Written by Yvonne Misando 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Can you tell if your friend is struggling with mental health issues? Maybe if she or he starts behaving weird like being quiet than usual, or their mood swings change instantly, this indicates that they might be going through something and when you notice such changes which includes mood swings, […]
As artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of our lives, tools like ChatGPT are now within reach for many children. This raises an important question: Should children use ChatGPT to do their homework? One reason to support the use of ChatGPT is the way it helps children learn. For example, when a child struggles with […]
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 […]