Written by Yvonne Misando In the narrow, winding alleys of Kenya’s informal settlements, where the air is heavy with waste and the sounds of struggle, a silent crisis is taking root. A teenager who dropped out of school sits idle, staring blankly as the world moves on. Their mind is restless, trapped […]
Written by Chemutai Naomi On 23rd September 2025, sad moods completely covered Roborwo village in Rongena-Manaret ward in Bomet county as thousands of mourners gathered to bid farewell to a 13 year old Emmanuel Kimutai whose life was cut short by the very person meant to protect him. Emmanuel was […]
By Alice Njoki Students in Kericho county at Litein Boys High School late on Sunday night break windows down and set their school on fire, September 21, 2025. The students were upset after being told they could not watch the big football match between Manchester City and Arsenal. Besides this, they were also angry […]
Written by Kayla Makena Is the beauty industry selling Insecurities to children? Let’s talk about it. Behind every glossy packaging and the language of self-care, a lot of companies are blooming financially, these companies are profiting by convincing children that there is something wrong with how they look. When we invent flaws […]
By Jermaine Magethe This week, a video from Ganze, Kilifi shocked the country. It showed children in line for food, reciting Hindu prayers before they were allowed to eat. The government was quick to stop the feeding program involved. But hey, if we just pause and look deeper, what’s the real […]
Written by Alice Njoki On September 16, 2025, leading voices from Africa’s technology sector, child protection groups, and youth influencers came together at the MTN Innovation Centre, Phase 2 in Roodepoort, South Africa for the Room of Safety finale. Powered by MTN and organized by MTV Base, the event focused on the […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Corporal punishment, or physical punishment, is still a major problem in Kenyan schools, even though it was made illegal over 20 years ago. The law, specifically the Children’s Act of 2001 and the Basic Education Act of 2013, says it is forbidden. The law has a clear […]
Written by Alice Njoki Ethiopia, September 7, 2025 — Children and youth from across Africa gathered in Ethiopia for the African Children Climate Summit 2 (ACCS2), where they unveiled the African Children’s Climate Declaration. The one-day summit, held after a series of pre-summits in African Union member states, showcased young […]
Written by Alice Njoki On August 22, 2025, children from all 47 counties in Kenya gathered at Milele Hotel in Nairobi for the second African Children’s Climate Summit (ACCS 2). It was a day when children came forward to speak about how climate change is affecting their lives. Their stories were powerful and […]
Last week in Nairobi, more than 100 young innovators from across the country gathered for the Learners EdTech Summit 2025 at Milele Hotel, Nairobi, organized by Mtoto News in partnership with EdTech East Africa. Watching them present their solutions, I could not shake one question…if children already know what the future of education should look […]