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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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Why Banning Children From Social Media Isn’t the Solution We Think It Is

    Written Jermaine Magethe   Whenever a worrying online trend goes viral, or a tragic story involving a child online hits the headlines, the reaction is familiar: ban children from social media. All this just to show the public that leaders are doing something to protect the young. But, bans are just a short […]

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My Day, My Rights!

20th November 2025 Today is a special day. Not just any day your day.World Children’s Day is all about celebrating you, your ideas, your dreams, and yes… your rights. When I think about this year’s theme, “My Day, My Rights,” I imagine a big, bright sign held up by every child saying: “Hey! Listen to […]

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 What Is It Like Being a Child in Gaza?

They are looking at their empty cups, wondering if their next meal will come. Or will it be another loss? This is the daily struggle for children in Gaza. They wake up to the sounds of explosions and go to bed with the echoes of gunfire in the distance. Their world is a place where […]

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The Launch of the Sexual and Gender based Violence and Child Justice Strategy

The Chief Justice of Kenya Hon Martha Koome has today launched the Child Justice and SGBV Strategy and Convicted Sexual Offenders Electronic Register at Kibera law Courts Nairobi. The initiatives are on spar with the strategic focus of the judiciary to transform systems into people centered one that upholds the dignity and rights of especially […]

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Uganda : Children’s Rights Violated, 42 Killed with 6 Abducted

  Every child has a right to live and the government must ensure as much as possible a good life and development of a child but, that is brought to question when the ADF rebels cost the lives of 42 children on the night of June 16, 2023 with 6 abducted from Mpondwe/ Lubiriha Secondary […]

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Juhudi za Kudhibiti GBV Mjini Murang’a

Wadau wa elimu katika Kaunti ya Murang’a wamekutana ili kujadiliana kuhusu jinsi ya kupunguza Unyanyasaji wa Kijinsia (GBV) katika juhudi za kuimarisha ubora wa elimu. Wakati wa mkutano wa uhamasishaji uliofanyika Jumatatu katika Shule ya Msingi ya Teknolojia mjini Murang’a, Mkurugenzi wa Elimu kaunti ndogo ya Murang’a Mashariki Samuel Ruitha  alisema kuwa watoto wameathiriwa na GBV […]

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Haki za Watoto Kupewa Kipaumbele : Martha Koome

Jaji Mkuu Martha Koome ametaja maeneo muhimu ambayo Mahakama itaweka kipaumbele kuelekea siku zijazo. Juu ya orodha hiyo ni upatikanaji wa haki kwa watoto, kukuza utatuzi mbadala wa migogoro, kupunguza msongamano wa mfumo wa haki na haki ya uchaguzi, miongoni mwa mengine. “Tunalenga kuweka mfumo wa haki ulio salama ambao unashughulikia ipasavyo watoto wanaowasiliana na […]