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Child Rights LANDING Op-ed OPINION-CHILDREN

Why Adult Followers on Teen Accounts Can Be Complicated

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 […]

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Child Rights LANDING OPINION-CHILDREN STORIES BY CHILDREN-CHILDREN

Is Technology Hurting Our Rights as Children?

By Shilla Lwangu Technology is a huge part of our lives now. We use it to learn, play games, watch videos and talk to our friends. While it helps us in many ways, it can also cause problems for us as children. It’s important to think about how technology might be affecting our rights, like […]

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Climate Change LANDING OPINION-CHILDREN

Simple Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Advocate for Change

By Alice Njoki Have you ever thought about how your daily choices affect the planet? Climate change is a big problem that impacts all of us, but the good news is that we can all make a difference. By taking small steps to reduce our carbon footprint and speaking up for change in our communities, […]

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Climate Change LANDING Op-ed Op-ed OPINION-CHILDREN

Can we live with climate change? If yes How?

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 […]

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LANDING OPINION-CHILDREN STORIES BY CHILDREN-CHILDREN

The Power of Our Voices, Why Child Participation Matters.

As a child, I often feel like my opinions don’t matter. But I believe that when we as kids, are included in decision-making, amazing things can happen! Child participation is not just a buzzword; it’s a powerful way to express ourselves and make a real difference in our communities. Think about it, when we join […]

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LANDING OPINION-CHILDREN STORIES BY CHILDREN-CHILDREN

The Secret to Being a Well-Behaved Kid

Hey there, fellow kids! If you’re anything like me, you probably get frustrated sometimes when your parents seem to be constantly nagging you about your behavior. Why do they always have to be so strict, right? But here’s the thing – I’ve realized that the “surprising secret” to being a well-behaved kid is actually pretty […]

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Are Household Chores a Form of Child Labor?

In my opinion, whether household chores are a form of child labor really depends on the specific situation.  On one hand, I don’t think the chores I do around the house are child labor at all. I have a few regular tasks like keeping my room clean, helping with the dishes after meals, and doing […]

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Op-ed OPINION-CHILDREN

Digital Justice, Speed vs. Safety

Chief Justice Martha Koome has made a big change by bringing Kenya’s courts into the digital age. Now, people can file documents online and use new tools like the Causelist Portal and Data Tracking Dashboard all across the country. This is great because it could make it easier for everyone, especially children, to get justice. […]