Children Rights Stories

The risks of unrestricted screen time for your child's health
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 14, 2024

Global studies show that only about a quarter of children adhere to recommended screen time guidelines.

IGAD member states urged to prioritise children in policy implementation
Amina Wako  |  Aug 25, 2024

Children in IGAD member states represent a significant proportion of the population, ranging from 36 per cent in Djibouti to as high as 54 per cent in...

Child labour remains rampant in Kenya amidst lack of clear data on its prevalence
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 12, 2024

It's estimated there are over 1.3 million children in child labour in the country, but only a few cases are reported due to lack of clear knowledge an...

Leaders sound alarm over rising divorce cases in Garissa, decry child rights violations
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 16, 2024

He appealed to newlywed couples to prioritise tolerance and patience for the sake of their children's well-being.

Garissa embarks on campaign to address children's rights
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 14, 2024

He identified some of the abuses meted out against children which include; sexual abuse, early marriage, Female Genital Mutilation and denial of the r...

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