Written by Jermaine Magethe A recent government decision to defund the Child Welfare Society of Kenya has raised concern over the future of child protection in the country. The move is part of a broader restructuring scheme of state corporations, classifying CWSK as a professional body despite its long-standing role as a critical state agency […]
Category: Op-ed
Written by Jermaine Magethe The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rich in natural resources, yet its people especially children, continue to suffer. The conflicts in the DRC are among the deadliest and most complex humanitarian crises in the world. Children face violence, exploitation, and displacement. To understand how this crisis reached its current state, […]
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 […]
Written by: Isaac Omollo Stopping child sexual abuse is neither a foreign nor a difficult thing… ‘it is uncomfortable’ and that is why a lot of people like you stay silent. The truth is, this issue thrives not because it’s impossible but because we choose to look the other way. Let’s start acknowledging that […]
By Alice Njoki As a teenager growing up in a digital world, I often think about the challenges of using social media. Recently, I heard a story that really made me think: a girl my age was being followed by several adults on her Instagram account. This made me wonder about what it really means […]
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 putting […]
As World Food Day is marked today, the focus on food security and nutrition is more pressing than ever. In Kenya, where childhood obesity and diet-related diseases are on the rise, the need for clear and easy-to-understand food labeling cannot be overstated. Yet, many everyday products like cakes, sweets, bread, and juices lack front-of-pack warning […]
By Shilla Lwangu As society advances, one thing remains a pressing need: the protection of our children. Child welfare laws exist, but are they really making a difference? These laws, designed to protect children from abuse, neglect, and lack of access to essential services, need to be enforced in ways that truly safeguard every […]
By Alice Njoki When I look around, I can see that climate change is affecting everyone. I notice it in the hotter days, stronger storms, and rising water levels. While many people focus on stopping pollution, I think it’s also important to think about how we can live with these changes. Adapting means finding ways […]
By Shilla Lwangu As someone working with Mtoto News International, whose mission is to make children visible, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of protecting child rights. Our vision is simple: we want a world where children are seen as players and not spectators. Yet, despite the progress made over the years, many children continue to […]