Written by Alice Njoki Did you know that over 70% of fake news is mostly shared on (X) than true news online?Not only that but fake news usually spreads faster,reaches more people and travels further than the truth. Fake news is false or misleading information that looks like real news. It spreads […]
Written by Naomi Chemutai On 25th September 2025 tragedy struck Samutet village in Ainamoi, Kericho county as a 19 year old killed 3 of his relatives using a machete. Kericho county police commander Mr. James Ngetich confirms the incident and reveals that the 19yr old killed his […]
Written by Kayla Makena Is the beauty industry selling Insecurities to children? Let’s talk about it. Behind every glossy packaging and the language of self-care, a lot of companies are blooming financially, these companies are profiting by convincing children that there is something wrong with how they look. When we invent flaws […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Corporal punishment, or physical punishment, is still a major problem in Kenyan schools, even though it was made illegal over 20 years ago. The law, specifically the Children’s Act of 2001 and the Basic Education Act of 2013, says it is forbidden. The law has a clear […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe Only a few years ago, children could watch TV and gaze in the mirror. Tweens, those between 8 and 12, had television shows tailored for them, universes where their voices rang out. Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana and Girl Meets World captured the awkwardness and wonder of early adolescence. Nickelodeon’s […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Sexual abuse of minors is a painful reality that goes beyond schools. It happens in homes, communities, places of worship, and many other spaces where children should feel safe. The recent revelations about a teacher at Alliance Girls High School abusing his position to harm students remind […]
Written By Jermaine Magethe There was a time when children’s films were bursting with new magic. Take The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Mulan, Lilo & Stitch stories that offered new characters, new worlds and powerful emotions. These weren’t films. They were cultural touchstones. They opened people’s mouths, packed theaters to capacity, moved […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Despite being included in the school curriculum, sex education is often not taught actively or taken seriously. In many schools, it is either skipped altogether or addressed vaguely, leaving students with little to no practical understanding of their sexual and reproductive health. This lack of seriousness means […]
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 […]
By Jermaine Magethe The Netflix show Adolescence has sparked global conversations by exposing the dangers of a harmful online group known as “incels”, which are mostly boys and men who blame women for their struggles. Although set in the UK, the show’s message is deeply relevant for Kenyan children too, especially as internet access […]