Written by Alice Njoki. On May 8, 2025, President William Ruto signed the new Persons with Disabilities Act into law in Nairobi, Kenya. This law was created to make life better for persons with disabilities (PWDs), their families, and employers who support inclusion. The main goal is to remove financial barriers and […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe Children taking part in activities is not just about being present, it’s about being heard, understood, and taken seriously. But what happens when the very words used to include them end up pushing them out? In Child participation, language is more than just a way to talk; it is a […]
Written by Alice Njoki The war in the Gaza Strip has caused a severe humanitarian crisis and children are suffering the most. Fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian groups has led to thousands of deaths, injuries, and the destruction of homes, schools, and hospitals. Since October 2023, over 52,000 Palestinians have […]
By Yvonne Misando Pope Francis’ Popemobile to become a Mobile Health Clinic for Children of Gaza One of the iconic popemobiles of Pope Francis is being converted into a mobile health clinic for children of the Gaza Strip, fulfilling one of the pope’s last wishes and sending a powerful signal of compassion and solidarity […]
Written By Yvonne Misando. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a new guideline release for April 2025 that targets preventing adolescent pregnancies and the health and well-being of girls across the globe. This develops as there have been continued concerns about early pregnancies and their health and social implications, particularly across low- and […]
Written by Alice Njoki. In many places, children are often seen but not heard. Society usually treats them as silent observers, not as people who can take part in decisions. Mtoto News is breaking this old way of thinking. As a media house focused on children, we are not just telling their […]
By Jermaine Magethe The Netflix show Adolescence has sparked global conversations by exposing the dangers of a harmful online group known as “incels”, which are mostly boys and men who blame women for their struggles. Although set in the UK, the show’s message is deeply relevant for Kenyan children too, especially as internet access […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe Instagram is introducing additional safeguards for children by updating its Teen Accounts feature and introducing new age-verification processes powered by artificial intelligence. It is coming at a time of heightened concerns elsewhere in the world and specifically throughout Kenya and much of Africa about safety for children and adolescents online. […]
The other day during the Africa Children Summit 2025, I found myself in a breakout session listening to children from Malawi. I thought they will be sharing about their school experiences , stories, I assumed, of books, subjects and maybe friendships or playtime. But what I heard was different. It wasn’t about learning. It […]
Written by Alice Njoki In Nakuru ,Thursday April 10, 2025 , A disturbing violation of children’s rights just happened today morning at Melvin Jones Hall in Nakuru during the 63rd National Drama and Film Festivals, as police escorted students from Butere Girls High School out of the venue after they refused to perform their […]