The rate of mother-to-child HIV transmission stands at 8.3 percent according to National Syndemic Disease Control Council According to the Council, more newborns in 21 counties were born or infected with the virus last year, compared with 2021. This report is the latest HIV estimates released this month. “National mother-to-child transmission rate averages at 8.6 […]
In a new landmark UN document published today in Geneva, governments will need to recognize that inaction on the climate crisis is a child rights violation. Further, it urges governments to factor environmental concerns into their efforts to protect and fulfill children’s rights and empower and protect child activists. In the report General Comment No. 26 […]
An estimated two million children have been displaced in Sudan since the war erupted four months ago. This translates to an average of more than 700 children newly displaced every according to UNICEF. Additionally, over 1.7 million children are estimated to be on the move within Sudan’s borders and more than 470,000 have crossed into […]
By Esther Angie An interactive training on how to become young journalists, future activists, and public speakers were conducted at Mtoto News offices on 21st August 2023. It was attended by children between the ages of 7-17 years and were taken through various topics by Mtoto news officials and specialists. The training dubbed Sauti Zetu […]
By Magret Mucheru Twenty-four children gathered at Mtoto News office on August 21st, 2033 for an interactive session on digital literacy and advocacy. The discussion was on molding children to become digitally literate and better advocates. The digital literacy and advocacy program intends to equip children, soon-to-be adults and leaders, with the know-how to survive […]
Shekinah Zuri On 21st August 2023, 24 children went to motto news offices for a training session on digital literacy and advocacy to help them advocate children’s issues and empower them, Furthermore, the children were trained in public speaking, media, and communication. This training was done by their specialist who taught them how to write, […]
By Afeni Njoki Twenty children between the ages of 7-18 years attended an interactive training at the Mtoto News office on the 21st of August to learn how to be young journalists, future activists, and public speakers as well as digital literacy. The training began at 9. a.m after registration while participants who could not […]
At least 24 children converged for the commencement of Sauti Zetu Training at Mtoto News Offices on Monday, August 21. The five days training ending 25th August aims to equip these children with digital literacy and advocacy skills to give them a voice to advocate for issues affecting them. Further, it intends to empower the […]
In a span of ten years, Kenya has undergone a remarkable transformation with the adoption of an innovative approach known as “devolution.” This shift has brought decision-making closer to the people, resulting in improved access to important services within local communities. This strategic change that has been complemented by national initiatives, has not only elevated […]
The holidays are here with us and most parents may want to take advantage of this opportunity to take their kids to fun places before the school resumes. Finding a good and family-friendly place to take the kids is difficult for most parents. Here is a list of places where parents can take their kids. […]