Digital Dada Podcast

13/01/2025

New week, new opportunities✨️.
Join us as we continue to explore the impact of Digital ID systems on Africa's innovation journey. Join the conversations and share your thoughts.
Stay tuned for amazing content 👌

29/11/2024

15/11/2024

As governments work to implement digital ID cards, they should consider digital literacy as an essential part of the process

04/11/2024

Blockchain technology offers promising solutions for digital ID systems in Africa, providing secure, decentralized, and tamper-resistant frameworks that can support identification in regions where traditional systems may be unreliable.
Benefits of blockchain in digital ID systems:
▪️Enhanced security hence less fraud and identity theft
▪️Accessibility from the decentralisation
▪️Supports trust & transparency in financial processes
▪️Data ownership and management

14/10/2024

From identity theft to data breaches and many more, Digital ID systems come with risks. The potential to transform access to essential services must outweigh the threats


Cecilia Maundu

11/10/2024

As Africa embraces Digital ID systems, there’s a delicate balance between innovation and protecting citizens' privacy. The two must be carefully considered so that one doesn’t outweigh the other.

04/10/2024

Digital IDs are reshaping economies across Africa by making access to services easier and faster. From opening a bank account to receiving healthcare, a digital ID can make all the difference.
But how do we balance innovation with privacy?"

02/10/2024

On this , we are excited to dive into a campaign focusing on Data Protection in Digital ID Systems Across Africa. Stay tuned for a depth of information surrounding this right here and across all our podcast platforms.

Ever wondered what a Digital ID is?
It’s a way of verifying who you are in the digital world. In Africa, Digital ID systems are revolutionizing access to various services. But what about Data Protection? Stay tuned as we explore this bit by bit!


African Union Cecilia Maundu

24/09/2024

Come join our panel session with oir very own Cecilia Maundu at the Forum for Internet Freedom Africa in the category 'Digital security for Communities'.
Here we will discuss the current and emerging digital security practices in response to the multifaceted threats within communities

06/09/2024

Session Moderation

Digital Safety: Analyzing Kenya's Internet Policies and Governance

Today, Internews is launching and sharing a report on a study completed by KenSafeSpace, assessing the Digital Information Ecosystem in Kenya. This project aimed at building knowledge of digital threats and risks related to digital media and AI, key human rights issues that may be affected or exacerbated by online harmful speech, digital policy gaps, and readiness.
During this convening, I moderated the panel session dissecting Kenya's Internet Policies and Governance considering the rapid internet pe*******on in the country. Kenya was home to 13.05 million social media users inJanuary 2024, equating to 23.5 percent of the total population.
A total of 66.04 million cellular mobile connections were active in Kenya in early 2024, equivalent to 118.7 percent of the total population. This is a clear indication that our lives are increasingly spent online, and therefore this necessitates the need to understand the policies that govern our online lives.

This session, graced by Dr. Grace Githaiga Grace Githaiga -ED KICTANet, Mwengi Kyalo from -NCIC , Benjamin Mwamburi Mzalendo Trust- and Miriam Wanjiru -Paradigm Initiative discussed the various digital safety and security concerns vis a vis then existing policies and regulations. The key areas of deliberation were:
🔸 Exploring the trends and gaps in this area
🔸 Recommendations on the right-based approaches to ensure
🔸 Discussion on the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach to

The media has a key role in tracking information . Panelists consisting of members of the fourth estate dissected this while informing the existing patterns of mis/dis information and their impact on media credibility and media consumption.
continues to be a critical element in this tech-dominated world. It enhances safe digital practices and critical assessment of information online therefore building a responsible citizenship.
This report by Internews launched today had a study conducted between April and July 2024, with the objective of mapping and analyzing digital sources in the country, and trends in digital threats including unethical Use of and . It also analyzed other threats affecting citizens including the under-represented and marginalized groups like children, youth, and indigenous people while analyzing existing policies affecting digital rights.

04/09/2024

Every woman in tech is a step closer to a digitally inclusive world. Keep inspiring, innovating and leading🫡.
Happy WCW

Tag all the women in tech in the comments section for a shout 🤗

02/09/2024

Steady into September: Su***de Prevention Month

The internet plays a dual role in the context of su***de. While it offers valuable resources, support networks, and educational tools, it also presents risks through the spread of harmful content and . To mitigate the negative aspects, there is a need for stronger moderation, awareness campaigns, and promoting safe spaces online where individuals can seek help without encountering harmful influences.
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30/08/2024

We are humbled to be part of the (Transform) training Activity by IREX with the supprt of USAID - US Agency for International Development led by our founder Cecilia Mwende.
The project adressess TFGBV which is widespread and disproportionately affects women and girls, LGBTQI+ individuals, and other marginalized groups. The language and normative context of is frequently very complex, making it challenging to monitor and prevent it with just technological techniques. Globally, TFGBV is becoming more common and prevalent, creating an online community that is becoming more antagonistic toward women, particularly those in the public eye.

This training aimed to build skills in the following key areas in relation to TFGBV.
Digital Citizenship- Robust digital rights, responsible digital engagement; protection from digital harms (including TFGBV); and inclusive digital access, experiences, and leadership.

Ethical Data Practices - Key principles for ethical data practices, ethical ways to collect data and responsible data collection

Monitoring TFGBV - An introduction of an Online Gender Based Violence Tracking tool that tracks, monitors and records cases across Africa developed by

Organizational Practices for Redressing TFGBV - Addressing policies, strategies and frameworks that can be put in place by various stakeholders to address TFGBV and to enhance digital security and safe online engagement

Digital Dada Podcast is committed to continuously address issues around TFGBV and share stories about women’s experiences with the monster. In the podcast, we are keen to inform people about their digital rights and opportunities and challenges in the tech space.

27/08/2024

On today's Tech-Knowledge Tuesday, let's debunk the common myth that charging your device overnight damages its battery.
What is your take?

26/08/2024

Right now, with the dominance of technology and the internet, every dream is within reach. Take advantage of them.
Happy New Week digital citizens🤗
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23/08/2024

Weekend assignment: Confirm that no one else is reading your WhatsApp texts is unwarranted 😅.
Use fingerprints and other safety mechanisms to secure your apps and privacy.
Happy weekend and listen to our podcasts for more digital safety tips.
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22/08/2024

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On today's Throw Back Thursday , we feature this dime we produced featuring of .
Learn about mentorship and how to sustain your open-source tools.

Hey there!We are still on the sustain series by Internews. SUSTAIN stands for Sustaining Safety Tools with Analytics, Insight and Networking which is a plan ...

21/08/2024

While it is appreciated that the number of women in tech continues to rise over the years, it is also important that we mentor young females & empower them appropriately not to be discouraged by the long-standing challenges such as gender bias and limited leadership opportunities