Written by Naomi Chemutai A 15yr old grade 8 learner from Gongoni primary school died days later after a corporal punishment administered by a teacher. The 15yr old, Anestine Tunje, left home for school as usual on Thursday 18th September 2025. The girl reportedly returned home in the evening complaining of a […]
Written by Chemutai Naomi Two girls,11 years old and 16 years old from Kenana primary school in Njoro, Nakuru county were on Tuesday 16th September 2025, mocked and ashamed by a female teacher in front of other teachers in the staffroom for not wearing underwear leaving them too ashamed […]
Written by Yvonne Misando In the narrow, winding alleys of Kenya’s informal settlements, where the air is heavy with waste and the sounds of struggle, a silent crisis is taking root. A teenager who dropped out of school sits idle, staring blankly as the world moves on. Their mind is restless, trapped […]
Written by Alice Njoki On September 16, 2025, leading voices from Africa’s technology sector, child protection groups, and youth influencers came together at the MTN Innovation Centre, Phase 2 in Roodepoort, South Africa for the Room of Safety finale. Powered by MTN and organized by MTV Base, the event focused on the […]
Have you ever dreamed of racing super-fast cars around the world?Well, Bwana Gessese, an 11-year-old boy from Lamu, Kenya, is doing just that! Bwana grew up on Lamu Island, a beautiful place where people walk or ride donkeys because there are almost no cars. But even in a town without cars, Bwana fell in love […]
Something important is happening in East Africa. Leaders from different countries are working on a law called the EAC FGM Bill 2025. It’s a regional law meant to help stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) a harmful practice that hurts many girls and young women across the region. FGM is dangerous. It can cause a lot […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]