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Rise in Missing Children Cases In Kenya During Holiday

    Written by Chemutai Naomi     Why do more children go missing during Holidays and school reopening days?  When schools close in April, August, November, and December, many parents, guardians, and caregivers begin to worry about the safety and wellbeing of their children. For many families, school holidays are a joyful time filled […]

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Kenya is experiencing an increase in missing children with reports of thousands vanishing

    Written by Alice Njoki     Concerns have been rising over the increasing number of missing children cases reported across Kenya, with thousands of minors reportedly disappearing and raising alarm about a growing national crisis. Thousands of children are reported missing across the country, with incidents recorded in areas such as Pipeline, Huruma, […]

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Africa Launches WATOTO Framework to Redefine Digital Safety for Children.

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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Children at Risk as Hunger Crisis Deepens in South Sudan

    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 […]

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SDG16: Promoting Peace,Justice and Strong Institutions ,how are Children Protected in Kenya ?

    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, […]

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The Digital Sanctuary: Why Egypt’s ‘Child SIM’ is a Blueprint for African Safety 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 […]

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Report Finds Gaps in Media Coverage of Children From Marginalized Areas

    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 […]

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Countries Follow Australia in Moving to Ban Social Media for children Under 16

    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 […]

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Kenya Introduces USB Type-C Rule for New Mobile Phones

    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 […]

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33 Bodies, Including 25 Children, discovered in Kericho Mass Grave.

    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 […]