The “Dada Disinfo: Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) Report,” prepared by Nendo and Pollicy, outlines the pervasive issue of TFGBV in Kenya’s vibrant but volatile social media ecosystem. The report draws on extensive research, including social media analytics, surveys, and in-depth interviews with content creators, to shed light on the manifestations, perpetrators, and impacts of TFGBV.
Combating TFGBV in Kenya requires a comprehensive strategy: promoting digital consent and safety awareness, establishing incident reporting channels for survivors, and training authorities like law enforcement and the judiciary to handle, investigate, and prosecute TFGBV cases. Cooperation among governmental bodies, non-profit organizations, IT firms, academic institutions, and the public is essential for creating a safer online environment.
The project, supported by USAID and conducted in collaboration with Pollicy, integrates advanced analytics to offer insights and potential solutions to mitigate online gender-based violence in Kenya.
Report
Kaigwa M., Mutuku D., and Gikaru F. (2024). Dada Disinfo: Report on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Kenya.
Sponsors: Pollicy, USAID, DigitalFrontiers, DAI, Nendo
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