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How county government has failed Nairobi's street children

Girls mostly flee home due to domestic violence, being born on the streets or mistreatment by relatives. A rehab project initiated in Ruai eight years ago was sabotaged by cartels.

By Nathan Ochunge and Pkemoi Ng’enoh 8 hrs ago

How county government has failed Nairobi's street children

State to push new Act to boost children's rights

State to push new Act to boost children's rights

By Patrick Beja 5 days ago

Court orders grandmother to hand child to father

Court orders grandmother to hand child to father

By Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago

Please cast your vote wisely; we owe our children a peaceful transition

Please cast your vote wisely; we owe our children a peaceful transition

By Judith Oloo 1 month ago

Rallying runs deep in Kavisi's blood

Children are attracted to some very unique things when growing up and to some, the gradual growth propels them to career choices and even hobbies.

By Caroline Obuya 2 months ago

Rallying runs deep in Kavisi's blood

New law: No more jail term and remand for child offenders

Children who end up in court for minor offences such as theft and arson will be corrected through community service. The repealed Act had children jailed for a maximum of three years.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

New law: No more jail term and remand for child offenders

Broaden cash transfer plan to cover more children, State told

More than 8,000 children have so far benefited from the Universal Children Benefits programme, each of the targeted children gets Sh800 per month.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Broaden cash transfer plan to cover more children, State told

UN agencies give Sh80m to support children's health, education

So far, 8,264 children have been registered to benefit from the programme, whose piloting will end in December.

By Mercy Kahenda 3 months ago

UN agencies give Sh80m to support children's health, education

Divorce a threat to children's welfare, says officer

Other issues affecting children in the region include Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriages, neglect, discrimination, online abuse and stigma against children with disability.

By Abdimalik Hajir 3 months ago

Divorce a threat to children's welfare, says officer

Private detective who gave up job to rescue poor, street children

Shammah Children’s Home shelters children, who were either abandoned in the streets, hospitals or in churches. The proprietor relies on well-wishers to buy food and pay school fees for the children.

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

Private detective who gave up job to rescue poor, street children

Why are celebrities obsessed with writing for children?

In 2003, Pop Star Madonna surprised everyone when she conquered the children’s book fiction market after releasing The English Roses, which featured on New York Times bestseller list.

By Fay Ngina 3 months ago

Why are celebrities obsessed with writing for children?

State to phase out children's homes, resettle orphans

The situation of vulnerable and street children is made worse when they end up in home-care facilities where findings show care is wanting.

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

State to phase out children's homes, resettle orphans

Things next government should do to improve children's lives

Services delivered by government have an impact on their well-being, safety and development. Children don’t vote but if they did, they would be looking at critical issues that affect them.

By Maniza Zaman 3 months ago

Things next government should do to improve children's lives

Things that contribute to mental health illnesses in teens

It is easily assumed that children and adolescents do not go through devastating issues since they have fewer responsibilities than adults.

By Aga Khan University Hospital 3 months ago

Things that contribute to mental health illnesses in teens

Smacking children ineffective, study shows

Research has found that physical punishment such as smacking is both ineffective and bad for children’s development, in fact, this punishment made child behaviour worse.

By The Conversation 4 months ago

Smacking children ineffective, study shows

Rotarians to cycle to Diani to raise funds for needy children

200 children undergo tests and free heart surgeries every year, thanks to such initiatives. 97th Annual Rotary District Conference and Assembly to be held in Mombasa next week.

By Nancy Nzau 4 months ago

Rotarians to cycle to Diani to raise funds for needy children

Help teachers to root out indiscipline in schools

Indiscipline in secondary schools has become a stubborn problem

By Editorial 5 months ago

Help teachers to root out indiscipline in schools

Teachers want rules backed by law to curb student indiscipline

Head teachers want the government to formulate rules anchored in law to address indiscipline in schools.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Teachers want rules backed by law to curb student indiscipline

Uhuru launches children hospital in Kariobangi

The 350-bed capacity hospital was one of five stalled Nyayo projects, will offer a variety of children’s medical services including ICU.

By James Wanzala 6 months ago

Uhuru launches children hospital in Kariobangi

Why State advocates for family care for children

Every child deserves to grow up in a loving and caring family and community.

By Abdinoor Sheikh Mohamed 6 months ago

Why State advocates for family care for children

Russia rejects Ukraine charge of genocide as invasion enters third week

Ukraine said Russia was carrying out "genocide" by bombing a children's hospital in the city of Mariupol. Russia said the reports were "fake news"

By Reuters 6 months ago

Russia rejects Ukraine charge of genocide as invasion enters third week

Government rolls out national programme to tackle child malnutrition

Kenya has a stunted growth rate of 26 per cent meaning the affected children have complications in both physical and intellectual development.

By Omelo Juliet 6 months ago

Government rolls out national programme to tackle child malnutrition

Court gives father full custody of children after mother disowns them

The woman surrendered custody following a road accident she was involved in. The court put the two children, 12 and 11 in full care of their father.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Court gives father full custody of children after mother disowns them

Following in fathers’ footsteps: Children of former politicians fighting to get seats

Children of former politicians are banking on the influence of their families to clinch seats.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 7 months ago

Following in fathers’ footsteps: Children of former politicians fighting to get seats

Obado: My children can take responsibility for their actions

Migori Governor Okoth Obado says his children are old enough to defend themselves how they acquired wealth.

By Paul Ogemba 7 months ago

Obado: My children can take responsibility for their actions

Under-age girls now in school after rescue from early marriage

Two girls who were defiled and married off in Machakos were on Tuesday rescued by the Children’s Department law enforcers and human rights defenders.

By Victor Nzuma 7 months ago

Under-age girls now in school after rescue from early marriage

Address gender-based violence among street families

Their challenges are compounded by lack of a strong support system that many SGBV survivors turn to for comfort and the beginning of their healing.

By Kalangi Kiambati 7 months ago

Address gender-based violence among street families

Let’s redouble efforts to make the internet safer for children

Child Protection System Guidelines are in place to guide actors at the county level to deliver more coordinated services for children.

By Alice Anukur 7 months ago

Let’s redouble efforts to make the internet safer for children

School children aged 15 years and above can now get Covid-19 jab

Education ministry says the vaccination will not take place at the school compound in directive issued same day government launched mass vaccination.

By Augustine Oduor 7 months ago

School children aged 15 years and above can now get Covid-19 jab

Hassan Joho’s first wife files for divorce

Madina Giovanni, the first wife of Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has filed for divorce after nine years of separation.

By Joackim Bwana 7 months ago

Hassan Joho’s first wife files for divorce

U.S. considers authorisation of first Covid vaccine for children under 5

The companies said they began submitting data for an emergency use authorisation even though they did not meet a key target in their clinical trials.

By Reuters 7 months ago

U.S. considers authorisation of first Covid vaccine for children under 5

Judge wants Bill on age of criminal liability passed

A High Court judge has asked Parliament to expedite the passage of the Children Bill, 2021 which seeks to increase the age of criminal liability.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 8 months ago

Judge wants Bill on age of criminal liability passed

How learning in nature helps urban school children

Children flourish when they learn in nature. It can improve their health, attention capacity and social skills.

By Marc Harris 8 months ago

How learning in nature helps urban school children

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