Written by Alice Njoki. Online gaming is a fun way for kids and teens to meet new friends and explore creative worlds. But keeping everyone safe, especially teens, can be tricky. That’s why Roblox, one of the most popular gaming platforms, has introduced brand-new safety tools aimed at protecting […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe Every generation rewrites language in its own image. From the jazz age slang to Gen Z’s “no cap,” language has forever been influenced by culture. Something new, however, is happening.A new kind of language ‘AlgoSpeak’ is being formed. It’s slang that’s not just produced by […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Sexual abuse of minors is a painful reality that goes beyond schools. It happens in homes, communities, places of worship, and many other spaces where children should feel safe. The recent revelations about a teacher at Alliance Girls High School abusing his position to harm students remind […]
Written By Jermaine Magethe The world appears to be making a lot of noise nowadays. Headlines are filled with chaos. Sounds of bombings, protests, and grieving families fill our feeds. From Gaza and Israel’s conflicts to unrest in Sudan, Ukraine, and others; children are seeing and learning more than perhaps we […]
Written by Alice Njoki. A childcare worker in Melbourne, Australia, has been arrested after being accused of hurting several young children in his care. The case has shocked many people and raised serious questions about how such actions could go unnoticed for so long. The man, 26-year-old Joshua Brown, worked in […]
Written by Alice Njoki. The Kenya Children’s Assembly (KCA) has made history as the first children’s group worldwide to receive official recognition from the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against Children. This milestone highlights the growing influence of young voices in Kenya and across the globe. […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe Parenting is more complicated now than ever because of the internet world. Not only are children utilizing technology, but they are also maturing in a media-rich environment where the internet contributes to learning, socialization and emotional life. Parenting and taking care of kids while trying to keep […]
Written by Alice Njoki Nairobi, June 23, 2025 Nearly two weeks after the heartbreaking death of five-year-old Amanda Mutheu , who was thrown from a balcony at Jacaranda Residences by her intoxicated uncle, the Nairobi community continues to mourn and demand justice. The case remains under active investigation, with the […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Every year on June 16, the African Union invites us to pause and remember the students who bravely stood up for their rights during the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa. Many of them paid the ultimate price. The Day of the African Child is not just […]
Written by Alice Njoki. As digital technology becomes a central part of children’s lives, questions around their safety online are more urgent than ever ,From learning platforms social media , children are navigating a digital world full of opportunity but also full of risks, In response to growing concerns GSMA , UNICEF and […]