Chief Justice Martha Koome has introduced digital upgrades to Kenya’s legal system. Starting July 1, 2024, courts nationwide will switch to e-filing, doing away with paper documents. A new online portal will also provide real-time updates on case schedules, making it easier for people to know when their cases are due. To improve efficiency and […]
Missing Child Kenya (MCK) has released a report with alarming insights into the growing number of cases of missing children throughout Kenya. The report highlights the need of addressing underlying issues contributing to the issue and is based on casework files handled by MCK. As per the report, a significant number of cases involving missing […]
Kenya has passed the Provision of Sanitary Towels Act, 2024, which guarantees free, high-quality menstrual hygiene products for women in all public institutions and correctional facilities. This is a historic step towards gender equality and menstrual health. The bill, which is supported by Senator Gloria Orwoba, seeks to end the stigma and obstacles associated with […]
As someone deeply invested in child safeguarding and protection, it’s disheartening to witness yet another case of alleged sexual exploitation of a child surfacing in our society. The recent arraignment of Netzband Tim Marvin, a German citizen, on charges of child trafficking, child pornography, and promoting sexual offenses with a child in Kilifi County, Kenya, […]
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) held an important meeting called UNEA-6 at its headquarters in Nairobi. It was a gathering of influential leaders, including heads of state like President William Ruto of Kenya and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, along with representatives from various countries, all coming together to discuss urgent environmental issues. During […]
Games have been a popular form of entertainment for decades, but in recent years, they have also become a valuable tool for learning. The use of games in education has been shown to have a positive impact on learning outcomes, engagement, and motivation. One of the main benefits of using games for learning is that […]
Mnamo Februari tarehe 18, 2024, ripoti ya kutatanisha iliibuka kuhusu ulanguzi wa watoto huko Nyando, Kaunti Ndogo ya Kayole Kenya. Kwa kuzingatia maelezo yaliyotolewa na Afisa wa Ulinzi wa Watoto kutoka Jimbo Kuu la Embakasi, mamlaka kutoka Kituo cha Polisi cha Soweto iliingilia kati kwa wakati. Maafisa hao walipata ufikiaji wa njama ambapo hali za […]
Imagine a world where children aren’t just seen but heard, where their opinions carry weight, and their voices shape the decisions that impact their lives. This is the essence of child participation, it is the engagement of children in the matters that concern them. Child participation is not just a concept but it is a […]
World Vision Kenya, in partnership with the Ministries of Interior and Education, has set out on a revolutionary mission to address the cultural and regional barriers that hinders education in Samburu County, Kenya. The initiative seeks to safeguard children from harmful cultural practices and make sure that all children of school age have access to […]
A family in Juja, Kiambu county is calling on well-wishers to support their kin, Francis Macharia who is yet to join form one after scoring 373 marks despite his background. 14 year old Macharia expressed distress seeing his former classmates and friends having gone through admission in various schools countrywide even as he looks forward […]