Nine people, including eight children and one adult, tragically lost their lives on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago after consuming sea turtle meat, authorities revealed on Saturday. Additionally, 78 individuals were hospitalized due to the incident. The consumption of sea turtle meat, considered a delicacy by locals despite its associated risks, led to chelonitoxism, […]
Sex education for children is a hotly debated topic, with people proposing this and opposing that, all of them clashing over if it is necessary and appropriate. However, in the middle of this controversy, one thing remains clear, children need clear sex education now more than ever. Understanding their bodies is necessary for children, yet […]
Chief Justice Martha Koome has introduced digital upgrades to Kenya’s legal system. Starting July 1, 2024, courts nationwide will switch to e-filing, doing away with paper documents. A new online portal will also provide real-time updates on case schedules, making it easier for people to know when their cases are due. To improve efficiency and […]
Kenya has passed the Provision of Sanitary Towels Act, 2024, which guarantees free, high-quality menstrual hygiene products for women in all public institutions and correctional facilities. This is a historic step towards gender equality and menstrual health. The bill, which is supported by Senator Gloria Orwoba, seeks to end the stigma and obstacles associated with […]
As someone deeply invested in child safeguarding and protection, it’s disheartening to witness yet another case of alleged sexual exploitation of a child surfacing in our society. The recent arraignment of Netzband Tim Marvin, a German citizen, on charges of child trafficking, child pornography, and promoting sexual offenses with a child in Kilifi County, Kenya, […]
We are living in a world where children are surrounded by computers, phones, and social media, things called the ‘internet.’ Even though the web brings amazing chances for studying, talking, and making art, it also causes worries because kids might face dangers or grow up wrong. Children who are born during the internet age are […]
Games have been a popular form of entertainment for decades, but in recent years, they have also become a valuable tool for learning. The use of games in education has been shown to have a positive impact on learning outcomes, engagement, and motivation. One of the main benefits of using games for learning is that […]
Mnamo Februari tarehe 18, 2024, ripoti ya kutatanisha iliibuka kuhusu ulanguzi wa watoto huko Nyando, Kaunti Ndogo ya Kayole Kenya. Kwa kuzingatia maelezo yaliyotolewa na Afisa wa Ulinzi wa Watoto kutoka Jimbo Kuu la Embakasi, mamlaka kutoka Kituo cha Polisi cha Soweto iliingilia kati kwa wakati. Maafisa hao walipata ufikiaji wa njama ambapo hali za […]
Students from Migori County’s Oruba Boys High School contest the validity of the 2023 KCSE results, nearly all of which had a mean grade of D. The majority of students reportedly received Ds and Es, with only two receiving a C-. The students claim that the results are shocking because they have never received such […]
The 2nd International Conference on Children’s Protection (ICCP) saw a remarkable gathering of young minds at the forefront of change in a resplendent display of determination and unity. The event, held from November 22nd to November 24th, 2023, brought together passionate delegates from the Kenya Children Assembly, who left an indelible mark with their resounding […]