Written by Yvonne Misando The ceasefire between Gaza and Israel has brought a small ray of hope for children in Palestine, but life is still very hard for many of them. For over a year, children in Gaza have faced loud explosions, destroyed homes, and the loss of family and friends. The ceasefire means that, […]
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 Alice Njoki. When I heard about Australia’s plan to ban kids under 16 from using social media, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated. As a young person, I understand the reasons behind this idea. Social media can be dangerous as there’s cyberbullying, creepy strangers, and all kinds of harmful stuff. But banning it […]
Have You Ever Thought About the Connection Between Love and Sickness? By Pauline Kihali Have you ever wondered what it’s like to love someone who is sick? How do people show love and care when someone they love has sickle cell disease? What does it really mean to be there for someone with sickle cell, […]
By Pauline Kihali Mtoto News recently attended the media breakfast for the First Lady Mazingira Awards, themed “Children and Climate Action.” The event took place at The Stanley Hotel in Nairobi and was organized by Mama Doing Good. This initiative aims to celebrate and nationally recognize young learners who have made significant contributions to addressing […]
By Shilla Lwangu Kenya has committed to building partnerships and creating a special fund to help improve maternal and child health. President William Ruto made the announcement during a meeting in New York on September 24, 2024, at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Ruto emphasized that urgent action is needed to save millions […]
New York, 22 September 2024 – World leaders have agreed on a special plan called the “Pact for the Future,” which aims to make our world safer, fairer, and better for everyone. This plan includes exciting ideas like connecting everyone to the internet and ensuring we take care of the Earth for future generations. The […]
At just nine years old, Fleur Randa is possibly Africa’s youngest sports photographer—and maybe even the youngest in the world. She gained widespread attention on Friday, June 2, after photos of her covering the Cameroon national football team’s practice went viral. Fleur’s passion for photography comes from her father, Kendji Nick Lionel, a professional photographer. […]
Have you ever wondered how the government decides how to manage the country’s money and taxes? It’s a fascinating process that starts with something called a Finance Bill! What is a Finance Bill? A Finance Bill is like a big plan that the government creates to manage the country’s money. It explains how the government […]
What is air pollution? Air pollution is when the air around us gets dirty with harmful substances like smoke, dust, and chemicals. These things can make it hard for us to breathe in fresh, clean air. How Does Air Pollution Affect Us? When we breathe in polluted air, it can make us sick. It […]