Something important is happening in East Africa. Leaders from different countries are working on a law called the EAC FGM Bill 2025. It’s a regional law meant to help stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) a harmful practice that hurts many girls and young women across the region. FGM is dangerous. It can cause a lot […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Toys bring joy, creativity, and fun into childhood. They help children learn, explore, and grow. But did you know that some colorful, pretty toys could be harmful to your health? It’s true! While most toys are safe, some can pose serious risks that you and your parents may not even notice. […]
Did you know that not everyone’s brain works the same way? Some kids learn, think, and see the world differently—that’s called neurodiversity! Neurodiversity means that people have different ways of learning, solving problems, and experiencing things. From March 17-23, 2025, the world is celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This week is all about understanding and appreciating […]
Written by Alice Njoki. A shocking incident has happened in Chemogoch Village, Bomet County (kericho region)15-year-old boy, Amos Kiptoo, is in critical condition at mission hospital after eating a raw snake. Witnesses say he hunted the snake and ate it alive, raising serious questions about parental care and community responsibility. How did we get […]
On February 22, 2025, children in Njiru Sub-County took part in a very special event called the Kenya Children Assembly (KCA) elections! Held at Salvation Church Army in Dandora, the elections brought together children from different schools to choose their leaders. Just like in national elections, there were ballot boxes, voting booths, and even officials […]
Written by Yvonne Misando The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) released a 2024 report on drug and substance use among university students. The report, published on Thursday, February 13th 2025, showed that students are using drugs like heroin, cocaine, bhang, codeine, ecstasy, morphine, and ketamine. Alcohol is the most […]
Written by Alice Njoki. On February 5, 2025, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights made a decision in favor of people with albinism in Tanzania, including men, women, and children. This ruling addresses the long-standing violence and discrimination they have faced due to harmful cultural beliefs. People with albinism in Tanzania have been […]
By Yvonne Misando If only every child had the chance to dream big and chase those dreams, without being forced to grow up too soon. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality for millions of children around the world. Many are trapped in child marriage, forced to get married before they turn 18. It’s like having their […]
Written by Alice Njoki As a teenager, I see it everywhere. In school bathrooms, at parties, even in bedrooms late at night, clearly vaping is becoming the norm. It’s almost impossible to find a group of teens where at least one person doesn’t have a sleek, colorful vape tucked in their pocket. And what’s worse? […]
Written By Yvonne Misando Did you know that today, January 24th, is a special day called National Girl Child Day? It’s a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting girls, recognizing their potential, and creating awareness about their rights. This day is celebrated in India, but it resonates with girls everywhere, including Kenya and across Africa, […]