Inuka Community Developers Network

03/09/2026

Local media and digital creators hold immense power over the conversations happening at the grassroots. That is why we recently brought together a passionate cohort of Homa Bay’s journalists and online influencers for a high-impact alignment session.

As frontline champions of public discourse, we teamed up to tackle misinformation and digital threats head-on.

Our main areas of focus included:

Grassroots Fact-Checking: Training local verification champions to spot and halt unverified narratives right at the source.

Online Defense: Building robust digital resilience against coordinated manipulation and emerging cyber threats.

Inclusive Civic Spaces: Driving democratic participation to ensure online spaces remain safe, diverse, and accessible to everyone.

Safeguarding the truth is a collective mission. Here is to building a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant digital ecosystem across Homa Bay County and beyond!

DW Akademie Code For Africa European Union in Kenya

01/09/2026

As we navigate the rapid expansion of the modern digital landscape, a critical question confronts policymakers, innovators, and economists alike: Are we building a digital economy that includes everyone, or are we simply digitizing old forms of exclusion?

At Inuka , we believe that promoting an inclusive digital economy for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) is not merely an act of corporate philanthropy or social compliance.It is one of the most significant economic and moral imperatives of our time.

So what are the pillars of digital economic inclusion?

Unlocking Untapped Potential: Globally, over one billion people live with some form of disability. When we fail to design accessible software, digital platforms, and online marketplaces, we lock out a massive pool of talent, innovation, and consumer purchasing power. Inclusion drives market growth.

Redefining Workplace Accessibility: True digital economic inclusion means moving beyond basic accommodations. It requires embedding universal design into remote work tools, screen-reader compatibility, and digital training pipelines so that PWDs can transition from consumers to creators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.

Policy as a Catalyst for Change: Governments and civil society networks must partner to enforce digital rights. Policies must mandate that digital public infrastructure, e-government services, and private sector tech platforms adhere strictly to international accessibility standards.

Way foward....
Innovation loses its meaning if it leaves communities behind. To build a truly resilient global digital economy, accessibility must serve as the foundation;not an afterthought. When we empower PWDs with the tools, skills, and platforms to thrive online, we do not just elevate individuals; we strengthen the entire societal fabric.

Glad to have had this amazing conversation at Girwa Radio 99.5FM

Code For Africa DW Akademie Siasa Place

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

Investing in grassroots civic engagement requires meeting youth in spaces where they already congregate.
Recently, we convened an exclusive cohort of young people through for a strategic Sports for Social Change dialogue.

By utilizing sports-based programming as an innovative vehicle for civic education, this initiative directly addressed critical gaps in our current information and human rights ecosystems:

Mitigating Information Integrity Risks: Deploying targeted awareness initiatives to build community resilience against digital disinformation, narrative manipulation, and information pollution that threaten democratic participation.

Strengthening Local Verification Capacities: Equipping participants with standardized evaluation frameworks and fact-checking competencies to institutionalize the practice across youth-led networks.

Mainstreaming Inclusive Development: Operationalizing human rights-based approaches by ensuring the meaningful inclusion, accessibility, and active leadership of young persons with disabilities (PWDs) throughout all project activities.

This initiative underscores our commitment to locally-led, innovative advocacy that strengthens social cohesion and empowers marginalized constituencies.

Code For Africa DW Akademie

03/07/2026

Sports for social change.🎯

Siasa Place DW Akademie Code For Africa

03/07/2026

Over the weekend, we brought together Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) for a Sports for Social Change sports activity under our Fact First: Verify and Amplify project. The highlight of the day was an exciting sitting match, alongside other recreational activities that promoted teamwork, connection, and meaningful participation.

Beyond the game, the activity created a platform to engage participants on digital safety, fact-checking, and countering information manipulation, ensuring that persons with disabilities are actively included in conversations on digital participation and access to credible information.

By combining sports with civic and digital education, we continue to create inclusive spaces where everyone can meaningfully participate and learn.

Siasa Place Code For Africa DW Akademie

18/06/2026

Earlier this week,we convened a Policy Dialogue to address the systemic vulnerabilities women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) encounter within digital ecosystems.
As digital integration becomes foundational to societal participation, safeguarding these groups from targeted harassment, data exploitation, and disinformation is an urgent imperative.

Our discourse centered on three primary objectives:

Mitigating Targeted Threats:We analyzed the intersectional risks that disproportionately compromise the digital autonomy of women and PWDs, necessitating robust protection protocols.

Neutralizing Information Manipulation:We formulated strategies to dismantle disinformation campaigns designed to disenfranchise vulnerable populations and erode democratic integrity.

Prioritizing Inclusive Architecture:We emphasized that digital security frameworks must be fundamentally accessible.
Equitable digital transformation requires that protective infrastructure be engineered with universal accessibility, ensuring that safety mechanisms do not inadvertently marginalize PWDs.

The dialogue culminated in a formal commitment to champion policy reforms that codify digital safety as a non-negotiable standard.
By integrating these protections into institutional frameworks, we aim to transform digital spaces into secure, equitable environments that foster empowerment rather than exclusion.

DW Akademie Code For Africa Siasa Place European Union in Kenya Atieno Hongo

04/06/2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of Phase B of the Fact First: Verify and Amplify Project implemented with support from European Union in Kenya through TrustLab .

This new phase places a strong focus on disability inclusion in digital spaces,ensuring that persons with disabilities are not left behind in efforts to promote digital safety, cybersecurity, fact-checking, and the fight against information manipulation.

For too long, persons with disabilities have faced barriers to accessing digital skills, online safety resources, and meaningful participation in information integrity initiatives. Through this project, we aim to bridge these gaps by creating inclusive learning opportunities, strengthening digital resilience, and empowering participants with the tools needed to navigate today's complex information environment.

We believe that building safer, more informed, and more resilient communities requires the inclusion of everyone. We look forward to working alongside persons with disabilities, partners, and stakeholders to amplify voices, strengthen digital literacy,fact checking and advance information integrity for all.

Siasa Place Code For Africa DW Akademie

31/05/2026

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22/05/2026

Last week, we hosted a dynamic training and mentorship session at our Kendu Bay office, bringing together young people to explore emerging opportunities within sustainable agriculture and circular economy systems. 🌱♻️

The session focused on the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) value chain;an increasingly important innovation in organic waste management, sustainable feed production, and regenerative farming practices.

Participants engaged in practical discussions on how locally available organic waste can be repurposed into high-value products such as protein-rich animal feed and organic manure, creating pathways for both environmental sustainability and youth-led enterprise development.

Beyond BSF farming, the training also introduced participants to complementary agribusiness opportunities through BRAINS sessions on:
🐝 Beekeeping
🌾 Nyota beans cultivation
🍊 Fruit farming
📚 VIPPT

What stood out throughout the session was the level of engagement from the young people in attendance ;from conversations around climate-smart agriculture and entrepreneurship to reflections on the future of food systems, green jobs, and community resilience.

We appreciate the technical support and knowledge shared by facilitators from:
🎯 International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
🎯 Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
🎯 Ministry of Agriculture

As communities continue to navigate economic and environmental challenges, creating spaces where young people can access practical knowledge, innovation, and mentorship remains essential. The transition towards sustainable agriculture will depend heavily on how well young people are included in shaping and driving these solutions. 💚