Written by Gloria Ngatha Ebola is a serious disease caused by a virus. It can make people very sick, but doctors, nurses, and health experts work hard to stop it from spreading and to help people recover. How Does Ebola Spread? Ebola does not spread through the air like a cold. It […]
Written by Alice Njoki Education Ministry Warns Schools Against Activities That May Cause Student Unrest. The Ministry of Education has directed school administrators to review and suspend internal examinations that may increase pressure on learners and activities that could contribute to unrest among learners, as the government moves to address the […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha Over the years Students have lost their lives in major school cases across Kenya, including Kyanguli secondary school in 2001 where 67 students died in Asumbi girls in 2012 where 8 students died , Moi girls Nairobi in 2017 where 10 students died ,Endarasha Academy in 2024 where […]
Written by Chemutai Naomi On May 25, 2026, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) became a focal point for national reflection and advocacy as Kenya commemorated International Missing Children’s Day. The event brought together children of different ages from different schools & institutions, child rights advocates, parents, technical working group […]
Written by Alice Njoki Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil Nakuru County, a tragic dormitory fire has left 16 students dead and 79 others injured and hospitalized, in an incident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, May 28, 2026. The fire reportedly broke out around 1:00 a.m. while students were asleep […]
Written by Chemutai Naomi Why do more children go missing during Holidays and school reopening days? When schools close in April, August, November, and December, many parents, guardians, and caregivers begin to worry about the safety and wellbeing of their children. For many families, school holidays are a joyful time filled […]
Written by Alice Njoki Concerns have been rising over the increasing number of missing children cases reported across Kenya, with thousands of minors reportedly disappearing and raising alarm about a growing national crisis. Thousands of children are reported missing across the country, with incidents recorded in areas such as Pipeline, Huruma, […]
NAIROBI, KENYA 11th May, 2026— Africa has officially launched the WATOTO Framework, the continent’s first Africa-authored and Africa-led Safety-by-Design standard for digital products, platforms, and AI systems serving children across Africa and the Global South. The landmark launch took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, signaling a major step forward in building […]
Written by Alice Njoki In South Sudan, millions of children are facing a worsening hunger crisis driven by conflict, displacement, and climate shocks, according to a joint report released on April 28, 2026 by UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The agencies report that […]
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, […]