Written by Yvonne Misando Every year on June 16, the African Union invites us to pause and remember the students who bravely stood up for their rights during the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa. Many of them paid the ultimate price. The Day of the African Child is not just […]
Written by Alice Njoki. As digital technology becomes a central part of children’s lives, questions around their safety online are more urgent than ever ,From learning platforms social media , children are navigating a digital world full of opportunity but also full of risks, In response to growing concerns GSMA , UNICEF and […]
Written by Alice Njoki. The internet is a powerful tool that connects people, supports learning, and opens many opportunities. However, for children the online world can be both exciting and risky at the same time. On 13th June 2025, experts from GSMA, UNICEF, MTN Group and other partners held a virtual meeting […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Birth rates around the world are falling fast, and this is expected to change how the global population grows in the future. According to the United Nations, this is a major shift that will affect many countries. In the past, the average woman had about five children. […]
Written by Alice Njoki. The UK government is exploring new rules to limit how long children can use social media each day. Proposals include a two-hour daily cap on individual social media apps and a curfew at 10 PM to protect young users from excessive screen time and harmful content. Technology […]
Written by Alice Njoki. On June 3, 2025, key child protection and justice stakeholders convened at Ibis Hotel in Nairobi for a multi-agency forum themed “Strengthening Systems to Support Child Justice and Diversion in Kenya.” The event brought together magistrates, children’s officers, police, judiciary members, and other experts to discuss ways to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]