KICTANet and Meedan, a global technology non-profit, for a six-month initiative to combat Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) in Kenya.
This partnership activates Meedan’s Check tipline, a WhatsApp-based tool that empowers communities to report harmful content with a dedicated focus on Swahili-language TFGBV cases.
Why Swahili Matters in TFGBV Reporting
Our research on TFGBV prevalence and trends in Kenya indicate that local languages like Swahili are frequently used to perpetuate TFGBV, often slipping through the cracks of mainstream content moderation systems. By spotlighting Swahili, we aim to surface overlooked patterns and empower communities to take action.
“Local languages such as Swahili are continuously being used to perpetuate TFGBV due to content moderation and algorithmic limitations. This Check tipline puts Kenyans in the driver’s seat of contributing to the documentation and reporting TFGBV cases to monitor TFGBV typologies, trends and prevalence. Focusing on the Swahili language, which is widely spoken in Kenya, is a great opportunity to provide local context to this issue.” Cherie Oyier, Programs Lead, Gender Digital Rights at KICTANet
How You Can Help
If you come across TFGBV content in Swahili—on WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, or any other platform—report it using the Check tipline. It’s fast, anonymous, and helps build safer digital spaces for everyone.
Together, we can work towards safer and inclusive digital spaces for all.
Helpful Tips on How to Use the Tipline:
- Use this WhatsApp [link] to share abused or harmful content posted on Swahili
- Use the above link to share links, screenshots, and descriptions of harmful content
- Submissions will be treated confidentially.
Call to Action
The effects of TFGBV transcends individuals directly affected. TFGBV is a societal challenge that undermines equality, participation, and inclusion in the digital sphere. This tipline is an opportunity to come together as the Kenyan community to ensure safety on online platforms in all languages.