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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 […]

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Guiding and Empowering Young Minds at the Career Fair

  Written by Chemutai Naomi     In March 2026, the Kangemi Resource Centre coordinated and hosted a Career Fair 2026 at their centre. The excitement and curiosity filled the air as young people gathered for the Career Fair Day.The event brought together students, professionals, and mentors to help youth, especially Form Four leavers begin […]

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AI Incites a New Wave of Grieving Parents Fighting for Online Safety’

  Written by Yvonne Misando         Have you ever talked to a computer that acts like your best friend?  It knows your favorite games, listens to your secrets, and stays awake all night just to chat. This is what Artificial Intelligence, or AI does. While it can be fun, some families are […]

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Cyberbullying Rising as Online Spaces Remain Unsafe for Many Children, UN Report Shows

    Written by Alice Njoki     Online spaces have become an important part of children’s daily lives. Many young people use the internet to learn, communicate with friends, and express themselves. While efforts have been made by governments, organisations, and technology companies to address these online harms , cyberbullying continues to remain a […]

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Denmark Becomes the First EU Country to Beat Mother-to-Child Sickness.

      Written by Yvonne Misando     We all want a world where every child is born healthy, strong and ready to play .Denmark has done something important to make sure that every child  is born healthy ,safe and free from certain diseases such as HIV/AIDS which are usually transmitted from the mother […]