Kenya

Fri, Dec 20, 2024

AI tools used in Kenya to discredit protesters and allege Russian connections

The pro-government campaign appears to involve a marketing firm that employs influencers

by Ali Chenrose

Artificial Intelligence Disinformation

Tue, Jul 9, 2024

How Kenya’s tax bill protests spread online

After the bill's withdrawal, online conversations continued to call for President Ruto's resignation

by Digital Forensic Research Lab

Civil Society CrowdTangle

Mon, May 15, 2023

What is driving the adoption of Chinese surveillance technology in Africa?

When examining the proliferation of Chinese surveillance systems and cyber capabilities in Africa, research disproportionately focuses on the motivations and ambitions of the supplier. This perspective, while it highlights Chinese diplomatic ambitions and corporate opportunities, ignores local features that drive the adoption of Chinese surveillance tools.

by Bulelani Jili

Fri, Aug 11, 2017

#KenyaDecides: The Morning After

An open source survey of the events following the initial election results

Disinformation Elections