Busia Residents Sensitised on Digital Threats and Peaceful Co-existence
Residents of Busia County have undergone a crucial sensitization forum focusing on the dual themes of digital safety and the promotion of peaceful co-existence. The event, organized by the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) in collaboration with a non-governmental organization, aimed to equip the community with skills to navigate the modern digital landscape while fostering harmony ahead of the election cycle. Officials highlighted the growing risks of online radicalization, hate speech, and cybercrime, which threaten both individual security and community cohesion.
Attendees, including youth, community elders, and religious leaders, were trained on how to identify misinformation and disinformation, protect their personal data online, and report suspicious digital activities. The forum emphasized that the border county’s unique social fabric makes it particularly vulnerable to narratives that can incite inter-communal violence. The message was clear: peace in the physical world is increasingly dependent on vigilance and responsibility in the digital space.
The initiative is part of a broader, proactive strategy by the government to build societal resilience against modern threats. By promoting digital literacy alongside traditional peace-building, authorities hope to create a more informed and cohesive community. Residents were urged to be ambassadors of peace both online and offline, using digital platforms to unite rather than divide, thereby securing a more stable and prosperous future for Busia County.