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Have You Ever Thought About How Diseases Like Diabetes and Asthma Affect Children’s Lives?

By Alice Njoki Do you know what non-communicable diseases are? Well, Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are illnesses that you can’t catch from other people like how you can catch a cold. They usually develop slowly and stay for a long time. These diseases usually happen because of how we take care of our bodies, such […]

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How Is Climate Change Affecting Education in Kenya?

By Isaac Omollo In Kenya, climate change is creating serious challenges for students and their education. Extreme weather events, like floods and droughts, are disrupting schools, making it harder for children to learn. These challenges affect different regions in various ways, making it essential for the government to address the impact of climate change on […]

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Should Kids Take Anti-Obesity Medications?

By Alice Njoki. As a kid growing up in a world where childhood obesity is becoming a bigger concern, I often find myself wondering: should kids like me take anti-obesity medications like semaglutide? It’s a complicated question, and while these drugs seem to help some kids lose weight, there’s so much more to consider. Obesity […]

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Fleur Randa: The Youngest Sports Photographer in Africa

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. […]

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The Power of Our Voices, Why Child Participation Matters.

As a child, I often feel like my opinions don’t matter. But I believe that when we as kids, are included in decision-making, amazing things can happen! Child participation is not just a buzzword; it’s a powerful way to express ourselves and make a real difference in our communities. Think about it, when we join […]

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Are We Doing Enough to Protect Africa’s Children from Climate Change?

Africa is facing serious problems because of climate change. Droughts, floods, and extreme heat are becoming more common, and the continent is paying a heavy price to deal with these disasters. African countries are losing between 2-5% of their GDP and are spending up to 9% of their national budgets on adapting to climate change. […]

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What You Need to Know About Mpox( Monkey Pox)

By Alice Njoki  Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus that can spread  from  animals to humans and between people and make people sick. It was first discovered in monkeys, which is how it got its name. Recently, a new and more dangerous version of this virus has been spreading, […]

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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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Iraq Proposes Law to Lower Legal Marriage Age for Girls to 9

Iraq’s parliament has introduced a controversial bill that seeks to reduce the legal marriage age for girls to 9 years old, sparking outrage and concern across the country. The proposed legislation, put forward by the Iraq Justice Ministry, would amend the current Personal Status Law, which sets the minimum marriage age at 18. If enacted, […]

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Three Children Die in Hepatitis A Outbreak in Uasin Gishu County

Uasin Gishu County, Kenya – Three young children under 10 years old have sadly died because of a Hepatitis A outbreak in Uasin Gishu County. The County Health Executive, Abraham Serem, said that ten more cases of Hepatitis A have been found in the area, mainly in Ziwa within the Soy sub-county. Serem mentioned that […]