A new report by the National Council of Administration of Justice has revealed that Nairobi has the highest number of child violence cases in Kenya. Out of 117,602 cases recorded nationwide during 2023-2024, Nairobi accounted for 16,855 cases—the most in the country. Kiambu followed with 9,660 cases, while Nakuru and Machakos recorded 5,377 and 5,432 […]
A man who used AI to create child abuse images using photographs of real children has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. In the first prosecution of its kind in the UK, Hugh Nelson, 27, from Bolton, was convicted of 16 child sexual abuse offences in August, after an investigation by Greater Manchester Police […]
When dealing with family issues, one of the most contentious questions is whether therapy should be used to speed up contact between children and an abusive parent. The answer, despite what some might argue, should be an unequivocal no. Here’s a deep dive into why this practice is not just misguided but potentially dangerous. Prioritizing […]
Leaders, residents, and activists in Garissa are deeply concerned about the increasing cases of child abuse and neglect in the region. Organizations such as UNICEF, the Directorate of Children Services (DCS), Terres de hommes (TDH), and Save the Children are actively working to tackle this issue. Their efforts include developing innovative reporting and documentation methods, […]
As someone deeply invested in child safeguarding and protection, it’s disheartening to witness yet another case of alleged sexual exploitation of a child surfacing in our society. The recent arraignment of Netzband Tim Marvin, a German citizen, on charges of child trafficking, child pornography, and promoting sexual offenses with a child in Kilifi County, Kenya, […]
Kamati ya Kimataifa ya Maendeleo ya Watu (CISP) imezindua mradi wa Tetea hapo jana tarehe 20 mwezi juni, unaofadhiliwa na Muungano wa Ulaya wa kulinda wanawake na watoto dhidi ya dhuluma katika Kaunti ya Kakamega. Mradi huo utatekelezwa na CISP kwa ushirikiano na Shirika Lisilo la Kiserikali la eneo hilo, Kakamega County Widows Empowerment […]
Familia moja kutoka Kaunti ya Homa Bay, eneo bunge la Ndhiwa, inatafuta haki kwa binti yao mwenye umri wa miaka 17 anayedaiwa kunajisiwa na kundi la wanaume sita. Mwathiriwa kwa sasa amelazwa katika Hospitali ya Mafunzo na Rufaa ya Kaunti ya Homa Bay ambapo alikimbizwa akiwa na majeraha baada ya kisa hicho kilichotokea Jumatatu usiku […]
Watoto hupitia aina kadha wa kadha za ukatili, unyonyaji na hata unyanyasaji. Hutokea katika kila nchi, na katika maeneo ambayo watoto wanapaswa kulindwa zaidi, aidha ni majumbani mwao, shuleni na hata mitandaoni. Wakaazi wa jamii ya Samia katika Kaunti ya Busia wamehimizwa kuweka kipaumbele ulinzi wa watoto ili kupunguza visa vya unyanyasaji wa watoto na […]
Kiongozi wa madhehebu ya kidini nchini Kenya anayedaiwa kuwachochea wafuasi kufa kwa njaa anakabiliwa na mashtaka ya ziada ikiwemo ugaidi na ulanguzi wa watoto. Aliyejiita kasisi Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, ambaye alianzisha kanisa la Good News International Church mwaka wa 2003, alifikishwa mahakamani siku ya Jumanne. Nthenge anashtakiwa kwa kuchochea wafuasi kufa njaa ili “kumlaki Yesu”. […]
An ex-Director of a Children’s home situated in Mihango in Nairobi’s Utawala area has been sentenced to 100 years imprisonment for defiling four minors for seven years. All the minors were below thirteen years old at the time of the act. Stephen Nzuki Mutisya, 29, was found guilty by the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi […]