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School driver, teacher in court for negligence after five-year-old jumps from moving van
Joseph Ndunda  |  Aug 09, 2025

They are separately charged with unlawfully failing to supervise children in a moving motor vehicle, a school van that was under their care.

Governor Kihika forms task force to probe child sex trade in Mai Mahiu
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 08, 2025

The team, chaired by County Executive Committee Member for Health, Roselyne Mungai, has until September 5 to submit its findings. It will examine the...

Women governors demand probe into child exploitation in Maai Mahiu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

They described the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors as a grave violation of human rights and a direct attack on the dignity and future of vulner...

Sudan: El-Fasher faces famine as supplies cut off, UN says
DW News  |  Aug 08, 2025

The UN has warned that "everyone" in the besieged capital of North Darfur was under a daily struggle to survive, with food prices soaring and no acces...

Government to form special police unit to fight child trafficking - Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2025

The CS said investigations were already underway into the Mai Mahiu incident, where the documentary captured girls being lured, exploited, and abused...

DPP orders DCI to probe Maai Mahiu child sex trafficking claims within 7 days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2025

The BBC documentary, which has drawn wide public attention, exposed the plight of minors allegedly trapped in a web of sexual exploitation in Maai Mah...

DCI launches multi-agency operation in Maai Mahiu after BBC exposé on child sex trafficking
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

In a statement released on Wednesday, the DCI said a team comprising officers from various agencies, including the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Pr...

Somalia’s education crisis: Why so few children attend school and what could be done to change that
The Conversation  |  Aug 06, 2025

As the epicentre of conflict and displacement, Mogadishu experiences profound disruptions to educational access.

Gaza airdrops not enough to address humanitarian crisis
DW News  |  Aug 06, 2025

Despite aid being air-dropped into Gaza, the situation on the ground remains dire. Israel faces mounting pressure to allow more aid to enter through l...

A father, a witness: Gaza journalist documents war while living its daily horror
UN News  |  Aug 05, 2025

Thousands have died and much of Gaza has been laid to waste, but life must continue, according to the correspondent, who is remaining anonymous for se...

Cholera spreads in Sudan's North Darfur, 640,000 children under threat, UNICEF warns
UN News  |  Aug 05, 2025

The cholera outbreak is unfolding against a backdrop of deepening catastrophe. Since the war between rival militaries erupted in April 2023, critical...

From near death to lifesaver: How surviving postpartum haemorrhage inspired Kenyan midwife’s mission
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 03, 2025

In Kenya, ten women die every day from postpartum haemorrhage—lives lost in delivery rooms and hospital wards, their names fading into statistics.

Italy to evacuate sick Palestinian children for medical treatment
DW News  |  Aug 02, 2025

Rome plans to evacuate Palestinian children in need of medical treatment from the Gaza Strip.

IOM warns of global crisis as migrants, children forced into crime by traffickers
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 31, 2025

The IOM is calling on governments, international partners, and communities to take united, decisive action to prioritise protection, justice, and long...

First malaria treatment for babies a major step to ending the disease in Africa – Biochemist
The Conversation  |  Aug 01, 2025

The new drug marks a major milestone in the fight against malaria, offering life-saving treatment specifically designed for the youngest and most vuln...

Nakuru to host 'World Day Against Trafficking in Persons' commemoration amid rise in cases
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 30, 2025

UN statistics show that from 2020 to 2023, there were more than 200,000 detected victims globally, which is just the tip of the iceberg.

Court hears grim details from Shakahola teen cult survivor on forced starvation
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 29, 2025

The court heard that within the secluded Shakahola forest, individuals were designated specific responsibilities, including village leadership, enforc...

Breastfeeding in crisis: The hidden impact of early formula use in Kenya
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 27, 2025

Despite health campaigns promoting exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, many mothers still receive mixed—and sometimes misleading—message...

ODPP validates child-friendly interview guide to protect underage witnesses
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 26, 2025

According to the guide, pre-interview preparation involves assessing a child’s emotional condition, communication abilities, cultural context, and any...

Journalists urged to let children speak on issues affecting them
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 25, 2025

The alliance noted that this style of storytelling could encourage more follow-up reporting, which in turn would pressure public institutions mandated...

Child labour numbers rise in homes where adults are jobless – South African study
The Conversation  |  Jul 24, 2025

A range of countries have sought to outlaw child labour because it denies children their childhood as well as physical and mental development.

Over 100 NGOs call for urgent access routes for aid into Gaza
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The 109 NGOs, including CARE, Amnesty International, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and ActionAid, are reiterating that the UN-led humanita...

Study links early smartphone use to severe mental health outcomes in young adults
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 23, 2025

The study's authors have recommended delaying smartphone and social media access for children under 13, enhancing digital literacy education and holdi...

Save the Children calls for decisive diplomacy to halt child deaths in war zones
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 19, 2025

Many children witnessed killings and dead bodies in the streets, with some reporting seeing young people arrested or killed. Over half of the girls in...

Refugees win big as High Court orders citizenship, immigration law reforms
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 18, 2025

The High Court declared that all children born of a Kenyan citizen and a refugee or persons seeking refugee status are Kenyan by birth pursuant to art...

Only four in 10 Grade 4 pupils can read Grade 3 English story, report shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

The report further reveals that three in every 10 Grade 6 learners across the country are unable to read and comprehend a Grade 3-level English story.

Five Kenyan detectives in Botswana for US-led training to combat human trafficking
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 17, 2025

The training is being conducted at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Otse, Botswana.

Kenya vaccinates over 21 million children against typhoid, measles
XINHUA  |  Jul 17, 2025

He said that the typhoid vaccine has achieved 84 per cent national coverage while the measles vaccine reached 81 per cent.

Sharp decline in childhood vaccinations leaves 133,000 children unprotected – report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

Measles vaccination was among the most affected, with around 178,000 children missing their first dose in 2024, making it the second least administere...

Poverty and hunger in Kilifi derailing education in Ganze, MP Kenneth Tungule warns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 15, 2025

Ganze, one of the least developed areas in Kilifi County, continues to face widespread food insecurity, poor access to essential services, and low sch...

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