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Digital Curfew
This article examines how Kenya’s 2025 Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Amendment risks shrinking civic space by expanding state surveillance and limiting digital expression. It highlights concerns from youth activists and calls for legal reforms to protect online freedoms and democratic participation.
Data Protection Act (2019)
This article explores how Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019) both protects and challenges youth activism. While it strengthens privacy and safeguards against online harm, gaps in enforcement and vague provisions risk limiting access to information and shrinking civic space. It emphasizes the need for digital literacy to ensure data rights empower not silence youth voices.
Digital Threats and Safety
A practical guide focused on personal cybersecurity hygiene. It warns against common risks like weak passwords and unsecured public Wi-Fi, advocating for the use of multi-factor authentication, password managers, and VPNs to stay safe online.
Digital Surveillance of Misinformation and Disinformation
his article argues that young people's high engagement with digital spaces makes them susceptible to misinformation, which in turn makes them targets for state surveillance. It explains how intelligence agencies use automated tools, OSINT, and network analysis to monitor youth activities on platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp.
The Budget Cycle Infographic
This document outlines the four key stages of a public budget cycle Formulation, Approval, Implementation, and Monitoring & Feedback. It explains the government process at each stage and highlights how civic-tech tools and digital platforms can be used by citizens, particularly youth, to track allocations, follow hearings, monitor project progress, and report misuse. It serves as a guide for civic participation in public financial management.
Social Media
Social media is powerful but so are its risks. Protect your data, think before you click, verify before you share, and use your voice responsibly. Your rights matter, but so does your responsibility.
Ujana, Udijitali na Matumizi Hasi ya Tarakilishi
This article explores how increased access to digital technologies among youth has brought both opportunities and risks. While technology supports learning, communication, and income generation, its misuse such as addiction, cybercrime, and exposure to harmful content poses serious social and developmental challenges. It calls for digital literacy, responsible use, and collective guidance from society.
The Path to Digital Democracy
This article examines the impact of Kenya’s amended cyber laws on digital freedom, highlighting concerns over shrinking civic space and youth expression. It outlines proposed reforms aimed at safeguarding constitutional rights, promoting accountability, and ensuring that digital governance support not suppresses democratic participation.
Digital Era
In today’s digital era, mobile phones and social media have accelerated how news spreads making it easier to access information, but also increasing the risk of misinformation. This article explores the difference between true and false information, how to identify each, and the role of technology in shaping modern information sharing.
Mobile phones
Mobile phones have revolutionized communication and access to information, but they also bring challenges such as addiction, misinformation, and online safety risks. This article highlights the importance of responsible use to enjoy the benefits of technology while minimizing its negative impacts.
Civic Tech
A civic tech reflection on misinformation, safety and surveillance it unpack how digital threats impact democracy
Civic Tech and Digital Rights
When technology meets constitutional courage, democracy becomes unbreakable.A creative reflection on civic tech and digital rights.