Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, has announced measures to enhance safety for children under 13. As part of its new child protection efforts, users in this age group will be blocked from sending direct messages (DMs) unless a verified parent or guardian provides permission. The changes, which will be rolled out from Monday and […]
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By Yvonne Misando In the effort of protecting migrant and displaced children affected by climate change, International Organization for Migration (IOM) has renewed its partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The partnership was formalized during the 29th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP29), and aims to address the unique vulnerabilities faced by […]
By Alice Njoki. In Bunyala Sub-County, Kenya, a serious child abuse case has come up, and detectives are now looking for two men: Edwin Ogolla and Denis Asabu. In August 2024, a video recorded in Musoma showed Ogolla, the child’s uncle, violently beating the young child. Shockingly, the child’s father, Asabu, filmed the assault instead […]
In cities across Africa, urban spaces are booming, but there’s one big oversight: children. Most African cities are designed around adults, cars and commerce, while children are left to navigate environments that are unsafe, overcrowded and short on places to play or learn. Kenya and other African nations need to rethink urban planning by putting […]
A man who used AI to create child abuse images using photographs of real children has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. In the first prosecution of its kind in the UK, Hugh Nelson, 27, from Bolton, was convicted of 16 child sexual abuse offences in August, after an investigation by Greater Manchester Police […]
Written by: Isaac Omollo Did you know this week is Media Literacy Week? But what exactly is media literacy? Simply put, media literacy means knowing how to understand what you see or hear in media, like TV, social media, or online videos. When you’re media literate, you ask yourself questions like: Who made this? Why […]
Written by Isaac Omollo The Islamic Global Ikhwan Group (GISB) has in September created attention after police rescued 402 children suspected of being abused across 20 care homes. Authorities have caught 171 people, including teachers and caregivers, who are suspected of being involved in human trafficking and child abuse. Even after the police took strong […]
By Pauline Kihali Mtoto News recently attended the media breakfast for the First Lady Mazingira Awards, themed “Children and Climate Action.” The event took place at The Stanley Hotel in Nairobi and was organized by Mama Doing Good. This initiative aims to celebrate and nationally recognize young learners who have made significant contributions to addressing […]
By Shilla Lwangu As society advances, one thing remains a pressing need: the protection of our children. Child welfare laws exist, but are they really making a difference? These laws, designed to protect children from abuse, neglect, and lack of access to essential services, need to be enforced in ways that truly safeguard every […]
By Shilla Lwangu Kenya has committed to building partnerships and creating a special fund to help improve maternal and child health. President William Ruto made the announcement during a meeting in New York on September 24, 2024, at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Ruto emphasized that urgent action is needed to save millions […]