NAIROBI, KENYA 11th May, 2026— Africa has officially launched the WATOTO Framework, the continent’s first Africa-authored and Africa-led Safety-by-Design standard for digital products, platforms, and AI systems serving children across Africa and the Global South. The landmark launch took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, signaling a major step forward in building […]
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Written by Alice Njoki In South Sudan, millions of children are facing a worsening hunger crisis driven by conflict, displacement, and climate shocks, according to a joint report released on April 28, 2026 by UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The agencies report that […]
Written by Alice Njoki Across the world, governments have committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of targets developed by the United Nations to create safer, fairer, and more equal societies by 2030. One of these goals, SDG 16, focuses on promoting peace, reducing violence, ensuring access to justice, […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe We wouldn’t dream of letting a seven-year-old wander through a crowded, midnight city alone. We understand the physical world has boundaries, shadows, and risks that a child is not yet equipped to navigate. Yet, every day across Africa, we hand our children smartphones equipped with standard “adult” SIM […]
Written by Alice Njoki Children from marginalized communities continue to receive little to no visibility in mainstream media, according to a new report examining how children are represented in news and digital platforms. The findings show that while children do appear in media coverage, most stories focus on a narrow group […]
written by Alice Njoki More countries are now moving to restrict or ban social media use for children, following the example set by Australia. Australia became the first country to introduce a nationwide ban on social media for children under 16 in 2025. The government said the law was introduced to […]
Written by Alice Njoki Nairobi, Kenya March 26, 2026 The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced new regulations requiring all mobile phones entering the Kenyan market to use USB Type-C charging ports. The directive, announced earlier this week, will apply to all new devices being imported, manufactured, or approved for […]
Written by Yvonne Misando March 24,2026, the news coming out of Kericho County has left the entire nation of Kenya in a state of deep mourning and disbelief. Following a coordinated security operation by multi-agency teams, a mass grave was discovered in a secluded area, where they found 33 bodies buried […]
Written by Chemutai Naomi In March 2026, the Kangemi Resource Centre coordinated and hosted a Career Fair 2026 at their centre. The excitement and curiosity filled the air as young people gathered for the Career Fair Day.The event brought together students, professionals, and mentors to help youth, especially Form Four leavers begin […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Have you ever talked to a computer that acts like your best friend? It knows your favorite games, listens to your secrets, and stays awake all night just to chat. This is what Artificial Intelligence, or AI does. While it can be fun, some families are […]