NAIROBI, KENYA 11th May, 2026— Africa has officially launched the WATOTO Framework, the continent’s first Africa-authored and Africa-led Safety-by-Design standard for digital products, platforms, and AI systems serving children across Africa and the Global South. The landmark launch took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, signaling a major step forward in building […]
Tag: Digital safety
Written by Jermaine Magethe We wouldn’t dream of letting a seven-year-old wander through a crowded, midnight city alone. We understand the physical world has boundaries, shadows, and risks that a child is not yet equipped to navigate. Yet, every day across Africa, we hand our children smartphones equipped with standard “adult” SIM […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Have you ever talked to a computer that acts like your best friend? It knows your favorite games, listens to your secrets, and stays awake all night just to chat. This is what Artificial Intelligence, or AI does. While it can be fun, some families are […]
Written Jermaine Magethe Whenever a worrying online trend goes viral, or a tragic story involving a child online hits the headlines, the reaction is familiar: ban children from social media. All this just to show the public that leaders are doing something to protect the young. But, bans are just a short […]
The United States Senate has passed two major internet bills to protect kids online: the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). This is a huge step forward in making the internet a safer place for children and teens. The Senate approved these bills with a […]