written by Alice Njoki “Free Education In Kenya” Millions Allocated But Many Children Still Struggle in Poor Classrooms and Unequal Schools. President William Ruto recently said that the government cannot fund schools to be entirely free. He explained that even though education takes a huge part of the national budget, […]
After completing KPSEA, learners move to Senior School. This is an exciting time because you begin to learn more about who you are and what you enjoy doing. Under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), learners do not all learn the same way. That is why the CBC offers pathways, so every […]
Written by Alice Njoki After finishing KPSEA, learners move to Senior School. This is an important step because you are starting to make choices about what you like, what you are good at, and what you may want to do in the future. To help with these choices, the […]
written by Alice Njoki Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has started a new education program that will greatly reduce the cost of learning for families in his constituency in Murang’a County . Under this plan, parents will now pay only KSh 500 per term for their children in all […]
Written Jermaine Magethe Whenever a worrying online trend goes viral, or a tragic story involving a child online hits the headlines, the reaction is familiar: ban children from social media. All this just to show the public that leaders are doing something to protect the young. But, bans are just a short […]
Written by Alice Njoki On 10 December 2025, Australia will become the first major country in the world to introduce a nationwide rule that stops anyone under 16 from having a social media account. Apps like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube will now have to: Take steps to confirm a user’s […]
Kenyans love to condemn gender-based violence…but… as long as it’s happening on a screen. When it happens outside our gate at 4 a.m…, suddenly everyone becomes a philosopher of “minding your business.” We chant “protect women,” but we whisper “usiingilie” when it matters. And that hypocrisy is killing women long before the perpetrators do. […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe The world of digital childhood is changing, and it is changing fast. In just a few weeks, governments, regulators and technology companies have made decisions that could redefine how young people step into online spaces. For many children in Africa, who often experience the internet as both a […]
Written by Alice Njoki On November 25th and 26th in Westlands, Nairobi, Child Frontiers hosted an Open Space Dialogue that gathered over 50 participants, including children, social workers, community leaders, technical experts, and government representatives (DCS officers). The goal was to move beyond traditional forums and create an inclusive environment to […]
Written by Patience The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, marks a significant moment in Kenya’s evolving digital governance framework. Passed in a period of national reflection, the amendments are part of an ongoing attempt to address the rapid changes in the country’s cyber landscape. Kenya, like much of the world, faces an […]