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Celebrating Neurodiversity!!!

Did you know that not everyone’s brain works the same way? Some kids learn, think, and see the world differently—that’s called neurodiversity! Neurodiversity means that people have different ways of learning, solving problems, and experiencing things. From March 17-23, 2025, the world is celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This week is all about understanding and appreciating […]

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Do You Know Who the Children in Need Are ?

  Written by Alice Njoki. Some children need extra help to stay happy, healthy, and learn well. The Children Act 1989 says a child is “in need” if they cannot stay healthy or learn properly without support from local services. This includes: Children with disabilities. Kids who take care of family members. Families who don’t […]

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Eight Years of Mtoto News

Hello, my name is Alice, and I am a young journalist and advocate. Eight years ago on 28th February, Mtoto News started with a simple yet powerful mission, which is to make children visible and to ensure they are seen as active participants, not just spectators. As we celebrate this incredible milestone, I can’t help […]

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Children Leading the Way at The Kenya Children Assembly Elections

On February 22, 2025, children in Njiru Sub-County took part in a very special event called the Kenya Children Assembly (KCA) elections! Held at Salvation Church Army in Dandora, the elections brought together children from different schools to choose their leaders. Just like in national elections, there were ballot boxes, voting booths, and even officials […]

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The Fight Against Child Marriage

By Yvonne Misando If only every child had the chance to dream big and chase those dreams, without being forced to grow up too soon. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality for millions of children around the world. Many are trapped in child marriage, forced to get married before they turn 18. It’s like having their […]

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Spending Leisure Time

  Written by: Isaac Omollo As children, we love doing things that make us happy. But what about you? What do you enjoy doing? What brings you joy?  It’s important for us to engage in activities that are both fun and productive, which is why we should embrace our hobbies. Hobbies are activities we enjoy […]

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Exploring Kenya with Children’s Voices Through Stories.

Written by: Isaac Omollo Have you ever read something and felt like you want to continue reading it without stopping? It may be a storybook, a novel or even a magazine. Have you ever thought of who writes some of these interesting books that always keep you wanting to read more and more? Well I […]

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Online Safety

Written by: Alice Njoki. As a kid growing up in a world filled with screens, I often think about how important it is to stay safe online. The internet is a fun place where I can play games, watch videos, and connect with friends, but it can also be a little scary sometimes. That’s why […]

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Eight Things Smart Children Do Differently

  Written by: Alice Njoki Is being smart all about having great grades? 🤔 Well, I don’t think so. As a kid, I’ve noticed that some of my friends seem to learn things faster and solve problems more easily. They have a special way of thinking and acting that makes them stand out. Here are […]

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Have You Ever Thought About How Diseases Like Diabetes and Asthma Affect Children’s Lives?

By Alice Njoki Do you know what non-communicable diseases are? Well, Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are illnesses that you can’t catch from other people like how you can catch a cold. They usually develop slowly and stay for a long time. These diseases usually happen because of how we take care of our bodies, such […]