Written by Gloria Ngatha More children were affected by armed conflict in 2025 than at any other time in the last 30 years, according to a new United Nations report that describes the year as one of the darkest periods for child protection on record. The UN documented 38,558 grave violations against children […]
Written by Alice Njoki A new report on child sexual exploitation and abuse in Kenya has revealed worrying trends, including a rise in cases of sexual violence affecting both boys and girls. According to the report, sodomy and defilement now account for 57 percent of reported sexual violence cases involving children. The […]
Written by Alice Njoki The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new toolkit to help health workers better support children and adolescents who experience violence. Known as the ANIMA-AA Toolkit, the resource provides practical guidance for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on how to identify, respond to, and […]
Written by Alice Njoki Every year on June 16, African countries mark the Day of the African Child. The day honours the courage of thousands of South African schoolchildren who stood up for their right to quality education during the Soweto Uprising in 1976. At the time, South Africa was under […]
Written by Alice Njoki On June 10, 2026, the Government of Kenya launched a nationwide biometric registration exercise for children aged 7 to 17 years under the Social Health Authority (SHA). The programme aims to improve healthcare services for children and make it easier for hospitals to access important medical information. Speaking […]
Written by Alice Njoki On June 8,2026 ,a strong earthquake hit the southern Philippines just as children were starting their new school year. The quake had a magnitude of about 7.8 and caused buildings to shake strongly, especially in Mindanao. Many schools were affected while morning activities were happening. Children and teachers […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha Ebola is a serious disease caused by a virus. It can make people very sick, but doctors, nurses, and health experts work hard to stop it from spreading and to help people recover. How Does Ebola Spread? Ebola does not spread through the air like a cold. It […]
Written by Alice Njoki Education Ministry Warns Schools Against Activities That May Cause Student Unrest. The Ministry of Education has directed school administrators to review and suspend internal examinations that may increase pressure on learners and activities that could contribute to unrest among learners, as the government moves to address the […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha Over the years Students have lost their lives in major school cases across Kenya, including Kyanguli secondary school in 2001 where 67 students died in Asumbi girls in 2012 where 8 students died , Moi girls Nairobi in 2017 where 10 students died ,Endarasha Academy in 2024 where […]
Written by Chemutai Naomi On May 25, 2026, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) became a focal point for national reflection and advocacy as Kenya commemorated International Missing Children’s Day. The event brought together children of different ages from different schools & institutions, child rights advocates, parents, technical working group […]