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Award winning Child Digital Platform. We leverage #technology through #Content, #ChildParticipation and #Research

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Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Aug 18

"Climate change is not a distant threat it’s shaping the lives of children right now. At the #ACCS2025 Pre-Summit, we’re bringing children’s voices to the table to reimagine Africa’s climate future. Join us, Aug 22–23rd in Nairobi."

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Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Aug 18

📆 4 DAYS TO GO

Time inasonga haraka sana

Usikubali kuwachwa nyuma

come and be apart of this event and witness young climate champions raise their voices towards a greener future

contact us: [email protected]

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Aug 12

Youth aren’t just the future they’re the now! This #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate bold, brilliant young minds taking action for the SDGs and beyond. From local streets to global stages, their impact is unstoppable. 🚀 #YouthDay #MtotoNews

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Jun 16

What a day! Celebrating the Day of the African Child not just in Kenya 🇰🇪, but across Africa.

This year’s continental event took place in Lilongwe, Malawi 🇲🇼, with children like Blessed Barrack Juma representing Kenya.

The theme? A powerful reminder: children must be heard and budgeted for

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Jun 16

✨ “Children don’t just need to be seen they need to be heard.” 🧒🏾👧🏽

A powerful reminder from CS of gender culture and children services Hanna Wendot Cheptumo during the Day of the African Child celebration.

📺 Watch the event: www.youtube.com/live/PLAKyfb...

#DayOfTheAfricanChild #DAC2025

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Jun 16

“Child participation is not a choice — it’s a fundamental requirement for Kenya’s growth. Let’s not leave our children behind. Their voices are crucial. Watang’ara!”
H.E. Rachel Ruto, First Lady of Kenya 🇰🇪👧🏽👦🏾

📺 Watch the celebration: www.youtube.com/live/PLAKyfb...

#DayOfTheAfricanChild #DAC2025

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Jun 16

🗣️ “We want to give children a chance to voice their concerns so we know what to focus on when planning for their needs.” – PS Carren Agengo 🇰🇪

her words echo this year’s theme:
📊 “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Process Since 2010.”

www.youtube.com/live/PLAKyfb...

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Jun 16

🌍 Happy Day of the African Child! 👧🏿👦🏿✨

We’re live from Unoa Primary, Makueni, celebrating with none other than First Lady Mrs Rachel Ruto, E.G.H 🇰🇪💐 as Guest of Honour!

📊 “Planning & Budgeting for Children’s Rights: A Continuous Process Since 2010”

Watch it here: www.youtube.com/live/PLAKyfb...

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Jun 16

The Day of the African Child is here! 💥👧🏿👦🏿

🎉 Celebrations are in full swing at Unoa Primary School in Makueni County!

What a powerful day dedicated to honoring African children, centered around this year’s theme: “📊 Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights Process Since 2010.”

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Jun 3

Parenting has gone digital.📱
From TikTok trends to online learning, your child’s world is online
Join the e-Aware Parenting Webinar, a 5-week journey to help you go from overwhelmed to empowered.

🗓 Fridays | June 13 – July 11
🕢 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (EAT)

🔗 Register now: forms.gle/xKRSEAPz77jr...

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Jun 2

🎥 We’re going LIVE!
Join us on 3rd & 4th June 2025 from 9AM for the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children, organized by Tdh Kenya.

📍 Live from Ibis Styles, Nairobi
📡 Streaming on Mtoto News YouTube
👧🏾 Children lead bold talks on justice, law enforcement & fairness.

#TdhKenya

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 15

📝💡 Introducing the Child-Friendly Budget Guide!

We believe that every child's voice matters. Our new guide simplifies the budgeting process so children can understand how decisions affect their lives and even participate in the conversation!

find it here: www.mtotonews.com/budgeting/

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 11

"A mother's love is the heart of the family. ❤️ Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing superheroes!"

#Makingchildrenvisible

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 10

📢The power of the mic is live!📢

Our Mtoto News podcast booth is buzzing as young scientists share their ideas and innovations at the Nairobi County YSK Stem Outreach at Lenana School.

We're capturing the voices shaping Kenya’s future—one solution at a time.

#MtotoNews #YoungScientists

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 10

📢📢We are proud to be part of Nairobi County YSK STEM Outreach happening at Lenana School, spotlighting young innovators and shaping Kenya’s future through STEM! ✅

#Makingchildrenvisible #YSK

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 9

Kids swap crayons for questions and stories for laws to assert their rights! Join Mtoto News and State of the Youth Nairobi to explore the Child Act 2022 every Tuesday. #YouthVoices #ChildRights

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 7

A committed team from Ethiopia and Kenya gathered to examine the 2022 Children Act, organized by Mtoto News. Ethiopian lawmakers, officials, and advocates, supported by the Eastern Africa Child Rights Network, discussed Kenya's child-centric legal progress. #ChildRights #EastAfricaUnity

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 2

🛡️📱 Is your child really safe online?

Instagram’s new AI tools aim to keep teens safe online but is it enough for Africa’s kids? At Mtoto News, we go beyond tech with programs like Sauti Zetu to empower children & parents. Safety starts with awareness.

👉🏽 Read here: mtoto.news/instagrams-n...

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 2

🌟 Trainer Spotlight! 🌟
Meet John Zoltner founder of AI4SocialImpact & AIChildSafety.
He’s a global leader in using AI to protect children online and drive social change! 🤖🧒🏽💡

We’re so excited to have him at #KutungaTraining2024 to share how tech can be safe, ethical & built with children in mind

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 2

👧🏾🧒🏽 At Mtoto News, children aren’t just part of the story they’re writing it, producing it, and leading it.

From creating podcasts and magazines to influencing policy and hosting summits, we are building a world where children are seen, heard, and empowered to lead.

👉🏽 mtoto.news/children-voi...

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 1

🚨 Trainers Spotlight! 🚨

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Siva Mathiyazhagan to Kutunga Training! 🎤🌍

As a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Social Policy & Practice and Associate Director of Strategies and Impact at SAFELab (Penn),

✨ what are you waiting for?

🔗 l1nk.dev/jQTGs

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 1

Who knew an ordinary office cat could become a storybook star? 🐱✨

Meet Mutinda the Lazy Cat the unbothered, snack-loving feline who naps through meetings, ignores deadlines, and somehow steals everyone's heart.

Ready to meet the laziest legend in town? 😺 get it here: www.mtotonews.com/shop-one/

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · May 1

💪 Happy International Labour Day!

Today, we honor the hands that build, the minds that innovate, and the voices that advocate including the youngest among us. 🌍🧒🏽👷🏾‍♀️

Here's to a future where every contribution counts — big or small, young or old. 🙌🏾

#LabourDay #Makingchildrenvisible

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Apr 30

Lights, Camera, Action, Influence! 🎬 Our Sauti Zetu Nairobi workshop (April 14-18) had kids exploring their filmmaking skills! A highlight? Capturing cinematic magic and building wonderful friendships. See the power of digital expertise!

#NairobiCreatives #DigitalSkills

Mtoto News @mtotonews.bsky.social · Apr 30

👩‍💻👨‍💻 Have you registered for Kutunga Training yet?

Learn how to design tech that puts children first fun, safe, and easy-to-use websites & apps made just for them! 📱 This is your chance to build a better digital world for kids. 💡👶💻

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