Operation KOT: User network uses coordinated amplification of anti-Ruto hashtags on Twitter, in a likely attempt to spread disinformation. June 2020

How users in African countries are scammed into sharing their banking information during the Covid-19 lockdown period. July 2020

How the Ethiopian diaspora community spearheaded the Hashtag Activism after the assassination of Haacaaluu Hundessa. August 2020

How inauthentic Facebook pages impersonating prominent companies lured Kenyan citizens with lucrative job opportunities.

How purported access to data bundles is used as a monetisation scheme that relies on racking up fake ad clicks.

How a cluster of accounts leveraged on past controversies to spread a narrative of unauthorised Chinese surveillance on Africa.

An investigation into alleged human trafficking hotspots mentioned across social media platforms.

How influential and prominent accounts amplified online conversations that were either supportive or critical of the BBI report.

An investigation into misinformation and social media activity during Uganda's protests leading up to the elections.

How opposing online groups coordinated to amplify political narratives against each other on social media.

Trends and Recommendations

How Ethiopian rivalling forces are hulling hostile sentiments online.

An analysis of political hashtag trends between May and June 2021.

An analysis of ethical hashtag trends between May and June 2021.

How a network of paid agents uses online “astroturfing” campaigns to set political agendas.

Polarising deleted tweets from previously identified Twitter trolls that continued to participate in political campaigns in Kenya.

How online groups coordinated to amplify the #RacistEU hashtag after the start of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Pro-Russian support increased in the Sahel, with residents of Burkina Faso holding Russian flags while celebrating recent coup.

This research piece looks at the coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war on Kenya’s social media space.

How online groups coordinated to amplify the #TheOdingasExposed and #RejectRailaOdinga.

An investigation into the virality of the term 'Madoadoa' and why its mention sparks social media rampage in Kenya.

This synopus is intended to offer an overview of the techniques and tactics used to amplify narratives, spread disinformation, influence operation and, to propagate both hate speech and incitement in the 2022 Kenyan General Elections.