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August 25, 2025Deleted JournalOpen Access

Cyber security in enhancing democracy in Kenya

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DODorcus Phanice OlasyaAKAnita KiambaPKPeter Kagwanja

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals technology's impact on democracy in Kenya, highlighting misinformation and manipulation.

Key Points

  • Misinformation during electoral processes disrupts democracy, leading to disputes over appointed officials and outcomes.
  • Analysis indicates that technology intended to improve transparency in elections has instead exacerbated manipulation issues.
  • Using qualitative methods, the research highlights the challenges posed by cyber security threats and misinformation in recent elections.
  • Recommendations suggest involving key stakeholders in addressing technology-related vulnerabilities to strengthen participatory democracy.

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Olasya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5f0dad7bf08b1eae1966https://doi.org/10.51867/aqssr.2.3.19
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