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Negative impact of social media as more Kenyans embrace Internet

By MAUREEN ODIWUOR

NAIROBI, KENYA: As Kenyans become tech-savvy, negative impacts of the frequent use of social media are being felt, with women being major victims of cyber bullying. Tech-related Violence Against Women (Tech-Vaw) is on the rise. It feels like the new kid on the block. Too much excitement and online abuse because of lack of regulatory mechanisms is on the rise.

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