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New Court Opens in Kisii to Help Speed Up Justice for Children

  Written by Alice Njoki     On Tuesday, Chief Justice Martha Koome officially opened the Kisii Municipal Court in Kisii County, where she called for faster handling of child defilement cases and urged all justice institutions to strengthen efforts to protect children from abuse. During the launch, she emphasized that children who experience sexual […]

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France Becomes First EU Country to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15

    Written by Alice Njoki     France has become the first country in the European Union to ban social media for children under the age of 15 after Parliament approved a new law on 21 July 2026. The law is part of the country’s efforts to strengthen online safety and protect children from […]

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2025 Among Darkest Years for Children in Conflict Zones, UN Reports.

  Written by Gloria Ngatha   More children were affected by armed conflict in 2025 than at any other time in the last 30 years, according to a new United Nations report that describes the year as one of the darkest periods for child protection on record.  The UN documented 38,558 grave violations against children […]

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New Toolkit Aims to Strengthen Protection for Children Facing Violence

    Written by Alice Njoki     The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new toolkit to help health workers better support children and adolescents who experience violence. Known as the ANIMA-AA Toolkit, the resource provides practical guidance for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on how to identify, respond to, and […]

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Kenya Marks the International Missing Children Day at CUEA

    Written by Chemutai Naomi     On May 25, 2026, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) became a focal point for national reflection and advocacy as Kenya commemorated International Missing Children’s Day. The event brought together children of different ages from different schools & institutions, child rights advocates, parents, technical working group […]

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SDG16: Promoting Peace,Justice and Strong Institutions ,how are Children Protected in Kenya ?

    Written by Alice Njoki     Across the world, governments have committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of targets developed by the United Nations to create safer, fairer, and more equal societies by 2030. One of these goals, SDG 16, focuses on promoting peace, reducing violence, ensuring access to justice, […]

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The Digital Sanctuary: Why Egypt’s ‘Child SIM’ is a Blueprint for African Safety Justice

  Written by Jermaine Magethe     We wouldn’t dream of letting a seven-year-old wander through a crowded, midnight city alone. We understand the physical world has boundaries, shadows, and risks that a child is not yet equipped to navigate. Yet, every day across Africa, we hand our children smartphones equipped with standard “adult” SIM […]

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AI Incites a New Wave of Grieving Parents Fighting for Online Safety’

  Written by Yvonne Misando         Have you ever talked to a computer that acts like your best friend?  It knows your favorite games, listens to your secrets, and stays awake all night just to chat. This is what Artificial Intelligence, or AI does. While it can be fun, some families are […]

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Why TikTok’s 2026 Policy is a Boundary Violation Especially for Children

  Written by Jermaine Magethe     When a child presses “record” on TikTok whether in Nairobi, Lagos, the US, or even a rural village, they usually don’t think much about it. They might be recording a viral dance challenge, laughing with friends, or telling a short story. For the child, it’s just a fun […]

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Child Frontiers Fosters Open Space Dialogue to Chart the F uture of Children

    Written by Alice Njoki     On November 25th and 26th in Westlands, Nairobi, Child Frontiers hosted an Open Space Dialogue that gathered over 50 participants, including children, social workers, community leaders, technical experts, and government representatives (DCS officers). The goal was to move beyond traditional forums and create an inclusive environment to […]