Written by Gloria Ngatha Every year on 30 July, the world comes together to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness about human trafficking and encourage governments,organisations,and communities to protect victims and prevent this crimes from continuing .The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly […]
Written by Alice Njoki On 21 July 2026, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy opened Kenya’s Draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Other Emerging Technologies Policy for public participation, inviting Kenyans to share their views on how Artificial Intelligence should be developed, used, and regulated in the country. The consultation […]
Written by Alice Njoki Just one month after announcing plans to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, the UK government has proposed a new midnight curfew for older teenagers to encourage healthier online habits. The proposal, announced by UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle in July […]
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 […]
Written by Alice Njoki Online spaces have become an important part of children’s daily lives. Many young people use the internet to learn, communicate with friends, and express themselves. While efforts have been made by governments, organisations, and technology companies to address these online harms , cyberbullying continues to remain a […]
written by Alice Njoki On February 10, 2026, we will be bringing together around 500 children from different schools in Nairobi to gather at Mbagathi Girls School for the Safer Internet Day 2026 Children’s Townhall. This is an open forum where children come to share their ideas, ask questions […]
Written by Alice Njoki On 10 December 2025, Australia will become the first major country in the world to introduce a nationwide rule that stops anyone under 16 from having a social media account. Apps like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube will now have to: Take steps to confirm a user’s […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe The world of digital childhood is changing, and it is changing fast. In just a few weeks, governments, regulators and technology companies have made decisions that could redefine how young people step into online spaces. For many children in Africa, who often experience the internet as both a […]
The United States Senate has passed two major internet bills to protect kids online: the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). This is a huge step forward in making the internet a safer place for children and teens. The Senate approved these bills with a […]
Instagram is taking significant steps to protect children from online exploitation with the introduction of new tools and features aimed at enhancing child safety on the platform. In response to the growing threat of financial sextortion and the sharing of intimate imagery targeting teens, women creators, and LGBT individuals, Instagram is rolling out a series […]