Africa was preparing to host RightsCon 2026, organized by Access Now. For many of us working in digital rights across the continent, this mattered in practical ways. It would have made it easier for g
Introduction The internet has become an integral part of our lives, providing a platform for information exchange, communication, and global connectivity. However, It has also presented pressing challenges such as online gender-based violence. In the...
Introduction Would you agree that we are living in a time where online violence has become normalized? A recent study conducted by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) affirms this troubling reality. The study surveyed 1,100 female journal...
Keith Andere making the opening remarks during the forum at Mercure Hotel, Upperhill Nairobi. The 2023 Kenya Youth Internet Governance Forum(IGF) was held on June 21st, with the theme "The Internet we want - Empowering all Youth," The Forum emphasize...
Introduction to Feedshield To address the growing violence and trolling against women in Africa, Code for Africa - the largest civic tech organization in the continent - partnered with Google’s Jigsaw. They developed FeedShield. FeedShield is a free,...
Image by DC studio on Freepik Cyberattacks have become more prevalent, affecting millions of Kenyans. This is according to the latest Cybersecurity report by Kenya Computer Incident Response Team (KE-CIRT/CC). In the first quarter of 2023, they rece...
As technology continues to shape our daily lives, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. It’s no secret that the female perspective on cybersecurity is the game changer, and having more women on tech and advocacy teams will enhance cur...