In our daily lives, we often take for granted the simple tasks of reading a restaurant menu or jotting down our thoughts when frustration strikes. For most of us, the ability to read and write is second nature. But imagine a scenario where an individual, perhaps with a recent run-in with the law, is handed a piece of paper and asked to read their rights. Unfortunately, they cannot, as they were never allowed to learn these fundamental skills. In such instances, vulnerability and exposure become stark realities.

In Kenya, the challenges of child safeguarding in communities and schools is well documented. Sadly, pupils are often victims, and in a large number of instances, teachers have been cited as the perpetrators. Between 2014 and 2019, on average 125 teachers a year were...

As the weekend comes to an end, many parents seemingly have run out of patience, money, and ideas on how to keep their children engaged through the endless weekend, oh no !! and Tuesday is Public Holiday. As a father of a “threenager” I totally share in this...