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Mwanamume Akamatwa kwa Kusambaza Ponografia ya Watoto Kupitia Gmail

Mwanamume mmoja anayeshukiwa kusambaza ponografia ya watoto amekamatwa katika eneo la Majengo, Mombasa. Kwa mujibu wa ripoti ya Idara ya Upelelezi wa Makosa ya Jinai (DCI), mshukiwa huyo, Ramadhan Yahya Hussein, mwenye umri wa miaka 26, alikamatwa kufuatia taarifa kutoka Kituo cha Kitaifa cha Watoto Waliopotea na Waliodhalilishwa (NCMEC). “Hussein amekuwa akisambaza ponografia ya watoto […]

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Utah Lawsuit: TikTok Knew Its Livestreams Exploited Children

  Written by Jermaine Magethe Kenya has become a hotbed for online child exploitation, fueled by a young, tech-savvy population and widespread internet access. A worrisome tendency has evolved on TikTok Live, particularly during late-night hours, in which explicit content is encouraged, frequently involving youngsters being groomed by adults to do sexual activities in exchange […]

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Google Rolls Out AI Tool for Enhancing the Safety of Kids Online

  Written by Manasseh Githua Google has introduced a new age-detecting tool driven by AI in a move aimed at enhancing the online safety of kids. The new tool aims at enabling young people to have a safer and more age-appropriate experience on the internet. The AI tool is designed to estimate the users’ age […]

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UK Introduces New Laws to Combat AI-generated Child Abuse Images

Written by Alice Njoki The UK has introduced  laws to protect children by making it illegal to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create child sexual abuse material .These laws target people who create, share, or possess AI tools that generate abusive images, with offenders facing up to five years in prison. Additionally, owning guides that […]

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Written by: Alice Njoki. As a kid growing up in a world filled with screens, I often think about how important it is to stay safe online. The internet is a fun place where I can play games, watch videos, and connect with friends, but it can also be a little scary sometimes. That’s why […]

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Roblox Introduces Stricter Safeguards for Children Under 13

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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A Call to Action Against Child Molestation in Kenya

By Shillah Lwangu The recent case of Michael Valentine, a South African national accused of molesting two children in Malindi is disturbing. It’s a reminder to all of us about the child sexual abuse that looms large in Kenya. While Valentine’s whereabouts are still unknown, authorities are working with Interpol to bring him to justice. […]

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Over 300 Million Children Victimized by Online Sexual Exploitation

A shocking recent report has revealed that over 300 million children are victims of online sexual abuse each year. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and UNSW Sydney found that around 12.6% of the global child population has experienced non-consensual sharing, exposure, and distribution of sexual images and videos in the past year. The report, […]

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Another Win in the Online World as Instagram Introduces New Child Safety Features to Combat Online Exploitation

Instagram is taking significant steps to protect children from online exploitation with the introduction of new tools and features aimed at enhancing child safety on the platform. In response to the growing threat of financial sextortion and the sharing of intimate imagery targeting teens, women creators, and LGBT individuals, Instagram is rolling out a series […]

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Why Bail for Alleged Child Exploiters Should Be Reconsidered.

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, […]