Nearly 20 million children aged 14 to 18 in India were not attending school, according to the country’s Ministry of Education, based on the 2023–24 Periodic Labour Force Survey. In March 2026, the ministry announced a nationwide effort to identify out-of-school and dropout children and help bring them back into education. For a […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha On 12 August 2026, young people around the world are being celebrated as important partners in building a better future. The United Nations is marking The International Youth Day 2026 under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The theme recognizes that young people may live in very different […]
Written by Alice Njoki South Sudan has been independent for 15 years, but many families are still living with the effects of decades of war. Millions of South Sudanese have been forced from their homes by conflict, and many who return face another challenge ,rebuilding their homes, livelihoods and communities in a […]
Written by Alice Njoki On Tuesday, Chief Justice Martha Koome officially opened the Kisii Municipal Court in Kisii County, where she called for faster handling of child defilement cases and urged all justice institutions to strengthen efforts to protect children from abuse. During the launch, she emphasized that children who experience sexual […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha Every year on 30 July, the world comes together to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness about human trafficking and encourage governments,organisations,and communities to protect victims and prevent this crimes from continuing .The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha Under Regulation 13 of the Social Health Insurance (General) Regulations, 2024, students who are enrolled in recognised learning institutions can remain covered as dependents under their parents’ or guardians’ Social Health Authority (SHA) health cover until they turn 21 years, provided they meet the registration requirements. The clarification […]
Written by Alice Njoki Children in Gaza continue to face a serious food and nutrition crisis, according to a new assessment released on 24 July 2026 by the United Nations and its humanitarian partners. The report found that many children still do not have enough nutritious food, while families across Gaza […]
Written by Alice Njoki On 21 July 2026, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy opened Kenya’s Draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Other Emerging Technologies Policy for public participation, inviting Kenyans to share their views on how Artificial Intelligence should be developed, used, and regulated in the country. The consultation […]
Written by Alice Njoki ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia , African Union (AU) member states have validated the draft AU Model Law on Child Online Safety and Protection alongside the Common African Position on Ending Violence Against Children (CAP-EVAC), marking a significant step towards strengthening child protection across the continent. The two-day validation meeting […]
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 […]