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How tech fuels violence against women

How tech is facilitating violence against women
How tech is facilitating violence against women (Photo: Recraft)

The notification pings. It could be a message from a friend, a work email, or a stranger telling you that your body isn’t good enough.

For Kenyan women, the smartphone in their pocket has become both a lifeline and a weapon, one that connects them to opportunity while simultaneously exposing them to abuse.

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