This year’s Digital Rights Essay Competition brought together over 1,000 young changemakers from 45 Human Rights Friendly Schools, each sharing their bold vision for a safer, more inclusive, and rights-respecting digital world. Under the theme “The Internet We Want,” these essays explored how governments, tech companies, and communities can work together to build a better online future for all.
Watch the video below to find out who the regional winners are and celebrate the two outstanding national champions who stood out with their powerful essays!
BEST STUDENTS PER REGION
FRAZIER ACHIENG OBARAH (LAKE JUNIOR SCHOOL) Homabay Region
ARIANA MILDRED (NOONKIPRIR GIRLS SECONDARY) Kajiado Region
KWAMBOKA JOAN (SUNEKA GIRLS) Kisii Region
CARILUS AKEDE (ST JOHNS MASAWA JUNIOR) Kisumu Region
PERPETUA NYABOKE OMBATI (NYABURURU GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL) Nyamira region
ENOCK KIPYEGON ROTICH (KABIANGA SCHOOL) Rift Valley Region
ESPERENZA HOPE MBONE (SENIOR CHIEF KOINANGE GIRLS) Kiambu Region
Their voices are shaping the future of digital rights—don’t miss this inspiring moment!