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Equality Commission condemns Geoffrey Mosiria for 'exploiting vulnerable street child', calls for action
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The video, which has since circulated widely online, shows Mosiria walking through the streets of Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) with a boy...

UNICEF demands children’s protection after Bridgit Njoki, 12, killed in Saba Saba protests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 09, 2025

UNICEF expressed deep condolences to all families who lost loved ones during the demonstrations, and in particular, extended heartfelt sympathies to N...

At least 933 killed in 2025 attacks on Sudan hospitals and health workers, says Save the Children
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 03, 2025

The humanitarian organisation said the number of deaths linked to attacks on healthcare had risen sharply in 2025, with the current toll nearly 60 tim...

DRC conflict sparks surge in sexual violence against refugee children in Burundi
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 27, 2025

According to Save the Children, over 65 per cent of these cases involved rape, while others included psychological and physical abuse.

Treasury injects Sh12.5 billion into Inua Jamii to sustain cash transfers for vulnerable Kenyans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

The funding boost follows a March warning from a parliamentary committee that the programme faced a Sh16.9 billion shortfall, putting stipend payments...

Sexual violence against children in conflict surges by 50 per cent in five years to record high levels
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 21, 2025

The findings reveal a catastrophic impact on the physical, psychological, and social well-being of child survivors and highlight the need for urgent,...

SOS Children’s Villages rallies Sh882m to address Somalia’s growing humanitarian crisis
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 04, 2025

The appeal, which runs until April 2026, targets key areas such as nutrition, health, clean water, education, child protection, and food security.

Arab ministers slam 'Israel's obstruction' in decision to postpone West Bank visit
DW News  |  Jun 01, 2025

The ministers slammed the reported Israeli decision, calling it a "flagrant violation of Israel's obligations as the occupying power," the ministry ad...

Court rejects Mackenzie’s bid to remove psychologist’s report in Shakahola massacre case
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 26, 2025

The ruling marked a significant win for the prosecution in the ongoing case involving Mackenzie and 37 others accused of serious offences related to t...

Garissa residents and leaders mourn Sheikh Moti-Ur-Rasool
Issa Hussein  |  May 19, 2025

Sheikh Moti-Ur-Rasool passed away on Monday morning. Preparations are currently underway for his burial at Lang’ata Cemetery in Nairobi.

Aid cuts threaten nutrition support for 55,000 children in Somalia
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 18, 2025

Global aid reductions announced early in 2025 mean more than a quarter of these facilities will close, putting tens of thousands of children at risk.

Calls grow for MPs to operationalise victim protection fund to safeguard Kenyan children
Barack Oduor  |  May 13, 2025

Currently, thousands of crime victims risk being left without essential support as the Victims Protection Board grapples with a critical funding short...

Funding shortfall leaves severely malnourished Somali women, children facing death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

The Somalia Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan is only 11.1 per cent funded as of May 12.

Over 2,000 children trafficked, nearly 4,000 displaced in Kenya’s growing child welfare crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

From displacement to loss of documentation and fleeing home countries, the data paints a clear picture: for many children in Kenya, safety, support, a...

Kenya yet to ratify treaty protecting children from international parental abduction, report reveals
Mary Wambui  |  May 04, 2025

As a result, if one parent loses custody of their child to another parent who then travels abroad, Kenyan authorities may be limited in their ability...

UNICEF warns of child protection crisis in Kenya amid severe staff shortages
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

At the heart of the crisis is an overstretched and under-resourced child protection system.

Why your child is suddenly clingy and what it really means
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 27, 2025

Experts explain that ignoring a clingy child or allowing them to "cry it out" without providing comfort can have a lasting impact on their emotional d...

Only non-compliant children’s homes will be shut down, government says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

The clarifications follow growing concerns among lawmakers over the rising number of homeless children and the government’s strategy to phase out priv...

Closure of children’s homes risks worsening child homelessness, Senators say
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2025

Last week, the national government announced plans to gradually transition from institutional care and begin integrating abandoned and orphaned childr...

I was a child soldier – here’s what it’ll take to protect young lives in conflict zones
The Conversation  |  Apr 15, 2025

According to the United Nations, over the years, thousands of children, some as young as six years old, have been manipulated, indoctrinated and coerc...

Living for Joana: A mother's unyielding journey of raising a child with cerebral palsy
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 13, 2025

There is ongoing research into new treatments and potential breakthroughs for cerebral palsy, which include gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and devel...

Experts urge parents to prioritise children’s foot health to prevent long-term issues
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 13, 2025

By ensuring proper footwear, promoting physical activity, and staying vigilant for early signs of foot problems, parents can help their children avoid...

Israeli missiles hit Gaza hospital compound, prompting overnight evacuation
Reuters  |  Apr 13, 2025

The Palestinian foreign ministry and Hamas condemned the attack at Al-Ahli, and said in a statement that Israel was destroying Gaza's healthcare syste...

South Sudan cholera patients died walking to clinic after US cut aid, charity says
Reuters  |  Apr 10, 2025

Experts have warned that the cuts - including the cancellation of more than 90% of USAID's contracts - could cost millions of lives in the coming year...

Sick and exhausted: Children from DRC represent new face of Uganda’s growing refugee crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The growing demand against a shrinking pool of resources has left Uganda’s refugee response in a fragile state.

How excessive phone use affects children's behaviour
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 29, 2025

Recent studies have suggested a correlation between the rise in screen time and the increase in behavioral issues among children.

Gathungu flags discrepancies in spending of Sh28.7 billion for cash transfer programmes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The findings are expected to prompt a parliamentary probe into the mismanagement of funds and land meant for vulnerable groups.

One million malnourished children in Nigeria and Ethiopia risk losing aid, UNICEF says
Reuters  |  Mar 22, 2025

Some 1.3 million children under five suffering from severe acute malnutrition risk losing access to lifesaving support this year in Ethiopia and Niger...

Medics struggle to revive Sudan's hungry with trickle of aid supplies
Reuters  |  Mar 19, 2025

About half of Sudan's population of 50 million now suffer some degree of acute hunger, and famine has taken hold in at least five areas, including sev...

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