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A Step Toward Ending FGM Across Borders,  the EAC Bill Returns

  By Yvonne Misando On April 2025, the East African Community (EAC) re-tabled the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Bill marking renewed hope in a longstanding fight against one of the region’s most harmful traditional practices. Though the Bill has not yet been passed, its return to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) shows […]

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World Menstrual Hygiene Day Marked with Youth Summit Finale in Nairobi

  By Alice Njoki Nairobi, May 28, 2025 — The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) today hosted the closing event of the YouthLed Media and Advocacy Summit, which also marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025. The event brought together youth leaders, government officials, partner organizations, and civil society to promote menstrual health and gender […]

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Murder of 7-Year-Old Tamara Blessing in Nyeri

    Written by Alice Njoki Nyeri Town is in shock and mourning after the disappearance and murder of seven-year-old Tamara Blessing Kabura, a daughter of a local trader. Tamara went missing on Friday, May 23, 2025, near the main open-air market where her mother and grandmother trade. A frantic search lasted four days before […]

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Gen Alpha, Growing Up With AI

    By Jermaine Magethe “Alexa, do you love me?” My 6-year-old brother asked this question without an ounce of irony, just pure, childlike innocence. And the machine replied. It was at that moment that a profound shift came into view.  Generation Alpha is the first generation that will be growing up with artificial intelligence […]

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Over 8,800 Children Missing in Kenya

After the commemoration of International Missing Children’s Day on May 25, 2025, Kenya continues to face an alarming surge in missing children cases. Despite ongoing efforts to address this crisis, the country reported over 8,800 missing children cases in 2024, according to data from the Child Protection Information Management System. This significant increase marks a […]

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Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in South Africa’s Illegal Mines Exposed by BBC Investigation

    Written by Alice Njoki.     An investigation by the BBC has brought to light a distressing reality of child sexual abuse and exploitation within South Africa’s illegal mining sector, particularly in abandoned gold mines near Stilfontein, North West Province.  The abuse involves children as young as 15, many trafficked from neighboring countries […]

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Children with Intellectual Disabilities Left Behind in Digital Safety: New Report Uncovers Growing Risk of Online Exploitation

    Written by Germaine Magethe     As Kenya embraces the digital age, children across the country are increasingly accessing the internet for learning, play, and connection. But for children with intellectual disabilities, the digital space meant to be a tool for empowerment is turning into a dangerous trap. A new report, launched by […]

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Will Parents Be Forced to Pay for Their Children’s National Exams?

    Written by Alice Njoki.     The Kenyan government revealed on May 13, 2025, that no funds were allocated in the 2025/26 national budget for the administration of key national exams, including the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), Junior Secondary School (JSS), and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.  This was […]

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Thousands of children at risk as vaccine funds dry up in Kenya

    Written by Yvonne Misando   Thousands of Kenyan children are under threat of a worsening health crisis as shrinking vaccine funds threaten to wipe out decades of success in preventing diseases from reaching children. According to a recent report, The Standard reported that the country’s immunisation programme is facing serious funding deficits, leaving […]

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Kenya Introduces New Law to Support Persons with Disabilities with Major Tax Benefits

    Written by Alice Njoki.   On May 8, 2025, President William Ruto signed the new Persons with Disabilities Act into law in Nairobi, Kenya. This law was created to make life better for persons with disabilities (PWDs), their families, and employers who support inclusion. The main goal is to remove financial barriers and […]