After the commemoration of International Missing Children’s Day on May 25, 2025, Kenya continues to face an alarming surge in missing children cases. Despite ongoing efforts to address this crisis, the country reported over 8,800 missing children cases in 2024, according to data from the Child Protection Information Management System. This significant increase marks a […]
Written by Alice Njoki. An investigation by the BBC has brought to light a distressing reality of child sexual abuse and exploitation within South Africa’s illegal mining sector, particularly in abandoned gold mines near Stilfontein, North West Province. The abuse involves children as young as 15, many trafficked from neighboring countries […]
Written by Germaine Magethe As Kenya embraces the digital age, children across the country are increasingly accessing the internet for learning, play, and connection. But for children with intellectual disabilities, the digital space meant to be a tool for empowerment is turning into a dangerous trap. A new report, launched by […]
Written by Alice Njoki. The Kenyan government revealed on May 13, 2025, that no funds were allocated in the 2025/26 national budget for the administration of key national exams, including the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), Junior Secondary School (JSS), and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. This was […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Thousands of Kenyan children are under threat of a worsening health crisis as shrinking vaccine funds threaten to wipe out decades of success in preventing diseases from reaching children. According to a recent report, The Standard reported that the country’s immunisation programme is facing serious funding deficits, leaving […]
Written by Alice Njoki. On May 8, 2025, President William Ruto signed the new Persons with Disabilities Act into law in Nairobi, Kenya. This law was created to make life better for persons with disabilities (PWDs), their families, and employers who support inclusion. The main goal is to remove financial barriers and […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe Children taking part in activities is not just about being present, it’s about being heard, understood, and taken seriously. But what happens when the very words used to include them end up pushing them out? In Child participation, language is more than just a way to talk; it is a […]
Written by Alice Njoki The war in the Gaza Strip has caused a severe humanitarian crisis and children are suffering the most. Fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian groups has led to thousands of deaths, injuries, and the destruction of homes, schools, and hospitals. Since October 2023, over 52,000 Palestinians have […]
By Yvonne Misando Pope Francis’ Popemobile to become a Mobile Health Clinic for Children of Gaza One of the iconic popemobiles of Pope Francis is being converted into a mobile health clinic for children of the Gaza Strip, fulfilling one of the pope’s last wishes and sending a powerful signal of compassion and solidarity […]
Written By Yvonne Misando. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a new guideline release for April 2025 that targets preventing adolescent pregnancies and the health and well-being of girls across the globe. This develops as there have been continued concerns about early pregnancies and their health and social implications, particularly across low- and […]