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AI Incites a New Wave of Grieving Parents Fighting for Online Safety’

  Written by Yvonne Misando         Have you ever talked to a computer that acts like your best friend?  It knows your favorite games, listens to your secrets, and stays awake all night just to chat. This is what Artificial Intelligence, or AI does. While it can be fun, some families are […]

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Cyberbullying Rising as Online Spaces Remain Unsafe for Many Children, UN Report Shows

    Written by Alice Njoki     Online spaces have become an important part of children’s daily lives. Many young people use the internet to learn, communicate with friends, and express themselves. While efforts have been made by governments, organisations, and technology companies to address these online harms , cyberbullying continues to remain a […]

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Denmark Becomes the First EU Country to Beat Mother-to-Child Sickness.

      Written by Yvonne Misando     We all want a world where every child is born healthy, strong and ready to play .Denmark has done something important to make sure that every child  is born healthy ,safe and free from certain diseases such as HIV/AIDS which are usually transmitted from the mother […]

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AI, Deepfakes and Staying Safe Online

    Written by Lynn Mugendi     Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the internet very quickly. AI can help you with homework, create art, or even generate music. But like many tools, it can also be misused. One way AI is misused is through something called deepfakes. Deepfakes are fake photos or videos that […]

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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s

  Written by Alice Njoki     On 10 December 2025, Australia will become the first major country in the world to introduce a nationwide rule that stops anyone under 16 from having a social media account. Apps like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube will now have to: Take steps to confirm a user’s […]

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The Bystander Effect

  Kenyans love to condemn gender-based violence…but… as long as it’s happening on a screen. When it happens outside our gate at 4 a.m…, suddenly everyone becomes a philosopher of “minding your business.” We chant “protect women,” but we whisper “usiingilie” when it matters. And that hypocrisy is killing women long before the perpetrators do. […]

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A Child Rights Reflection on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 

  Written by Patience The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, marks a significant moment in Kenya’s evolving digital governance framework. Passed in a period of national reflection, the amendments are part of an ongoing attempt to address the rapid changes in the country’s cyber landscape. Kenya, like much of  the world, faces an […]

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Economic Disillusionment, Decolonization of Media, and African Youth Identity

    Written by Evy Kariuki African youth today are navigating an environment shaped by both opportunity and disillusionment. Where their aspirations are challenged by rising living costs, limited employment opportunities, and social inequalities. But at the same time, the media has become central in contributing to how young people understand themselves, communicate, and push […]

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Learners EdTech Summit 2025: Kenya’s children are already building the future of education.

Last week in Nairobi, more than 100 young innovators from across the country gathered for the Learners EdTech Summit 2025 at Milele Hotel, Nairobi, organized by Mtoto News in partnership with EdTech East Africa. Watching them present their solutions, I could not shake one question…if children already know what the future of education should look […]

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The Price of Poverty Should Never be a Broken Child

  The other day during the Africa Children Summit 2025, I found myself in a breakout session listening to children from Malawi. I thought they will be sharing about their school experiences , stories, I assumed, of books, subjects and maybe friendships or playtime. But what I heard was different. It wasn’t about learning. It […]