Est. 2025

Surveillance and Accountability Project

Surveillance Research & Digital Democracy for Human Rights

In Kenya's rapidly digitizing landscape, human rights defenders face unprecedented surveillance threats while citizens struggle to meaningfully participate in governance.

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Surveillance Research

Forensic investigations protecting defenders

Digital Democracy

Inclusive civic engagement platforms

Two Pillars, One Mission

Surveillance Research & HRD Protection

We investigate digital surveillance threats targeting Kenya's human rights community, providing evidence-based research and practical security training to keep defenders safe.

Key Work:

Forensic analysis of spyware and surveillance threats targeting Kenyan HRDs, journalists, and activists
Technical investigations into political, workplace, and intimate partner surveillance practices
Digital security workshops and practical protection training for human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society leaders
Annual “State of Surveillance in Kenya” reports documenting trends, threats, and accountability gaps

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Accountability & Public Participation

SAP builds secure digital platforms that promote transparency, civic engagement, and people-led oversight across Kenya. Grounded in constitutional rights, we ensure all citizens can participate safely and effectively in governance.

Key Features:

Inclusive public participation platforms
Government accountability tools
Data analytics and visualization to amplify citizen voices and inform policy
Community training on democratic participation and constitutional accountability rights

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Why SAP Matters

For Human Rights Defenders

Protection from digital surveillance, secure communication tools, and legal guidance on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018.

For Citizens

Accessible platforms to voice opinions on policies affecting their lives, civic education on democratic processes, and protection of personal data in consultations.

For Government

Inclusive consultation tools, authentic public feedback, and evidence-based insights for policy development.

Impact at a Glance

10+

Human Rights Defenders trained in digital security

Citizens engaged through public participation platforms

Government consultations facilitated

Surveillance investigations published

Local Languages supported on civic platforms

Latest Updates

March 2025

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