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platforms spanning newspaper print
operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a
leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national
and international interest.
For many parents, the smartphone has quietly become a second parent, keeping children occupied, entertained and connected, but also opening doors to a digital world they cannot always see or control. Behind the games, chats and endless scrolling lies a growing concern: what happens when screen time begins to shape a child’s behaviour, relationships and sense of safety?
Across Kenyan homes, parents are confronting the difficult reality of children spending hours online, forming relationships with strangers and encountering content far beyond their years. For some, the warning signs are already visible, children becoming agitated when asked to put down their phones, sneaking games onto devices, neglecting schoolwork and chores, or spending money simply to remain online.
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