Kenya

This study was commissioned by KICTANET as part of the GRACE Project, and supported by the International Development and Research Center (IDRC). It documents cybercrimeⁱ against women in Kenya and by extrapolation the East African Community Member stateⁱs. For example the study examines the type and quantity of prevalent cybercrime against women or how does cyber crime affect women differently. The general objective of this study is to contribute to development of cyber security legislation in Kenya in order to provide a secure safe space, for women to exercise their right to communicateⁱ without fear of abuse, harassment, and violence. It is targeted primarily to the governmentⁱ/governmental agencies, international organisations, women organisations and media.