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Big Drop in Birth Rates Set to Change the World’s Population by 2100

    Written by Yvonne Misando     Birth rates around the world are falling fast, and this is expected to change how the global population grows in the future. According to the United Nations, this is a major shift that will affect many countries. In the past, the average woman had about five children. […]

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The 11-Year Old From Lamu, Who Wants to Be A Formula One Star

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 […]

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Over 8,800 Children Missing in Kenya

After the commemoration of International Missing Children’s Day on May 25, 2025, Kenya continues to face an alarming surge in missing children cases. Despite ongoing efforts to address this crisis, the country reported over 8,800 missing children cases in 2024, according to data from the Child Protection Information Management System. This significant increase marks a […]

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Children with Intellectual Disabilities Left Behind in Digital Safety: New Report Uncovers Growing Risk of Online Exploitation

    Written by Germaine Magethe     As Kenya embraces the digital age, children across the country are increasingly accessing the internet for learning, play, and connection. But for children with intellectual disabilities, the digital space meant to be a tool for empowerment is turning into a dangerous trap. A new report, launched by […]

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Will Parents Be Forced to Pay for Their Children’s National Exams?

    Written by Alice Njoki.     The Kenyan government revealed on May 13, 2025, that no funds were allocated in the 2025/26 national budget for the administration of key national exams, including the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), Junior Secondary School (JSS), and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.  This was […]

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Thousands of children at risk as vaccine funds dry up in Kenya

    Written by Yvonne Misando   Thousands of Kenyan children are under threat of a worsening health crisis as shrinking vaccine funds threaten to wipe out decades of success in preventing diseases from reaching children. According to a recent report, The Standard reported that the country’s immunisation programme is facing serious funding deficits, leaving […]

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No More Secrets: Why Sex Education Belongs in Every Classroom

      Written by Alice Njoki.   Despite being included in the school curriculum, sex education is often not taught actively or taken seriously. In many schools, it is either skipped altogether or addressed vaguely, leaving students with little to no practical understanding of their sexual and reproductive health. This lack of seriousness means […]

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The Price of Poverty Should Never be a Broken Child

  The other day during the Africa Children Summit 2025, I found myself in a breakout session listening to children from Malawi. I thought they will be sharing about their school experiences , stories, I assumed, of books, subjects and maybe friendships or playtime. But what I heard was different. It wasn’t about learning. It […]

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Justice or a Loophole? India’s Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Outrage

  Written by Jermaine Magethe A recent ruling in India has triggered shockwaves in not only India but the rest of the world. The indian supreme court decision that was largely based on a technicality to downplay the gravity of the crime itself based on whether attempted rape or sexual assault. This is contrary to […]

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South Africa to Host The African Children’s Summit

  Written by Alice Njoki South Africa, in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and the Department of Social Development (DSD), will host the Bi-Annual Africa Children’s Summit (ACS 2025) from April 4-7, 2025, at Roedean Senior School and St John’s College, Parktown, Johannesburg. The summit will bring together 1,300 children from across Africa—300 […]