Written by Alice Njoki. As digital technology becomes a central part of children’s lives, questions around their safety online are more urgent than ever ,From learning platforms social media , children are navigating a digital world full of opportunity but also full of risks, In response to growing concerns GSMA , UNICEF and […]
Written by Alice Njoki. In many places, children are often seen but not heard. Society usually treats them as silent observers, not as people who can take part in decisions. Mtoto News is breaking this old way of thinking. As a media house focused on children, we are not just telling their […]
By Jermaine Magethe The Netflix show Adolescence has sparked global conversations by exposing the dangers of a harmful online group known as “incels”, which are mostly boys and men who blame women for their struggles. Although set in the UK, the show’s message is deeply relevant for Kenyan children too, especially as internet access […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Mtoto News is excited to announce the return of its transformative Sauti Zetu Training for this year, happening this April in Nairobi. From 14th to 17th April 2025, the training will take place at the Mtoto News offices in Highview Phase One, aiming to reach as many children as […]
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 […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Over the last 20 years, more and more kids have been getting long-term illnesses that affect their daily lives and need regular medical care. In the United States, nearly one out of three kids aged 5 to 17 now has a chronic illness like ADHD, autism, or asthma. That’s a […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe Parents who are worried about their children using Roblox should simply not allow them on the platform, according to the gaming giant’s chief executive. Roblox is one of the largest gaming platforms in the world, with over 80 million daily players, with about 40% of whom are under 13. […]
Written by Alice Njoki. On February 28, 2025, over 100 children from across Kenya gathered at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for the Africa Children Summit (ACS) Kenya Pre-Summit. Organized by Mtoto News, this child-led event provided a platform for children to discuss key issues affecting their lives, which is education, inclusivity, climate […]
AI should not just be about automation and efficiency. It must be ethical, inclusive, and safe—especially for young users Paris, France – Mtoto News took a leading role in championing child participation in artificial intelligence (AI) discussions at The Africa AI Village, a high-profile event held in Paris on February 11, 2025. The […]
Written by Alice Njoki 1.5 billion children worldwide are growing up in a digital world that wasn’t designed with them in mind…. On February 11, 2025, Mtoto News in partnership with Qhala, Child Fund Alliance and Africa digital media institute (ADMI) Soft-launched the KUTUNGA initiative. The Launch took place during the session on AI and […]