Written by Gloria Ngatha On Thursday 16 July 2026 in Kapchorwa District in Uganda, a School bus crashed and at least 20 pupils reportedly lost their lives . The pupils from King David Junior schools were travelling back home after an educational visit to Sipi Falls , one of Uganda’s most popular […]
Written by Alice Njoki Just one month after announcing plans to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, the UK government has proposed a new midnight curfew for older teenagers to encourage healthier online habits. The proposal, announced by UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle in July […]
Written by Alice Njoki The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) on June 27, 2026, launched a new e-Certificate platform, allowing former Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates to apply for and download their certificates online after verifying their identity .The platforms covers candidates who sat their national examinations between 1989 […]
Written by Alice Njoki As the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to bring excitement to football fans around the world, there is one tradition that happens before every match. Just before kick-off, players walk onto the pitch holding the hands of children. But have you ever wondered why? Who are these children, […]
Written by Alice Njoki On June 24, 2026, the National Assembly passed the Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2025, bringing Kenya one step closer to improving access to education, information and public services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind. The Bill, which now awaits further approval before it […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha A new report from the United Nations Children’s Fund, known as UNICEF, has revealed that nearly half of the world’s children are facing multiple climate dangers at the same time. Experts say these challenges could affect children’s health, education, and daily lives around the world. UNICEF According to […]
Written by Alice Njoki For weeks now, thousands of people in South Africa have been living in fear as xenophobic tensions continue to spread in parts of the country. The crisis has forced many families, including pregnant women who just gave birth and children, to leave their homes and seek safety in […]
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 […]