VOICES ONLINE: COURAGE, SILENCE, AND HARASSMENT 

Celebrating Young Voices Across Kenya 

This year’s Digital Rights Essay Competition brought together 300 young changemakers from 29 Human Rights Friendly Schools, each sharing their bold vision for a safer, more inclusive, and rights-respecting digital world. Under the theme “Voices Online: Courage, Silence, and Harassment,” these essays explored how governments, technology companies, and communities can work together to build a better online future for all. 

Best Overall Students: 

Christal Raninyo Adhiambo (Noonkopir Girls High School) – KAJIADO 

Mark Igathe (Gendia High School) – HOMABAY 

Best Overall School: 

Mbita High School- HomaBay 

Best Students Per Region:

Magret Mokeira  (Senior Chief Musa Nyadusi) Kisii Region

Nadia Buhari   (Koru Girls) Kisumu Region

Emmaunel Kenanda (Nyakongo Boys) Nyamira Region

Billy Graham (Kabianga School) Rift Valley Region

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!

Their voices are shaping the future of digital rights, don’t miss this inspiring moment!