Kenyan media and digital safety advocate Queenter Mbori, Executive Director of the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK), has been appointed to the Global Cyber Safety Advisory Council (GCSAC) under its Cyber Harassment Support (CHS) initiative, with a focus on women’s digital safety and media.
The appointment brings a Kenyan and African media perspective into global discussions around cyber harassment, online abuse and the growing technology-facilitated threats facing women.
The Media Council of Kenya has congratulated Mbori on the appointment, describing her as a respected advocate for women’s rights and media safety.
A new role in the global digital safety conversation
Mbori’s new role comes as online platforms become increasingly important to journalism, public debate and professional networking — while also exposing journalists and other public-facing women to harassment, intimidation and other forms of digital abuse.
According to AMWIK, Mbori has been involved in efforts to address technology-facilitated gender-based violence and improve the safety of women working in media.
Her appointment is therefore significant for Kenya’s technology and media sectors because digital safety is increasingly becoming part of the wider conversation around cybersecurity, freedom of expression and responsible use of online platforms.
Women journalists face growing digital risks
Online harassment can take several forms, including cyberbullying, stalking, impersonation, non-consensual sharing of intimate images, hate speech, doxing and coordinated online attacks.
AMWIK’s research has highlighted the scale of the problem in Kenya. The organisation reported that more than 60% of respondents in its research experienced some form of online harassment, with women making up the majority of victims.
These attacks can have consequences beyond social media, affecting journalists’ mental wellbeing, professional careers and willingness to participate in public conversations.
Mbori has previously argued that technology should provide opportunities for women rather than become a tool for silencing or intimidating them.
Digital safety becomes a newsroom priority
The appointment also comes as Kenyan media organisations face increasing pressure to strengthen both physical and digital protection for journalists.
In July 2026, AMWIK and UNESCO launched an initiative targeting 60 women journalists across Nairobi, Mombasa, Busia and Kakamega. The programme includes digital safety training, psychosocial support and efforts to improve newsroom policies addressing harassment.
The initiative is designed to help journalists understand online risks, strengthen their digital security practices and develop better ways of responding to harassment and cyber threats.
Mbori’s global advisory role could provide another platform for sharing lessons from Kenya and the wider African media environment with international stakeholders.
Why the appointment matters for Kenya’s tech sector
The appointment highlights an important shift in how cybersecurity is being understood.
Cybersecurity is no longer only about protecting computers, networks and databases. It increasingly includes protecting people, identities, personal information and participation in digital spaces.
For journalists, politicians, activists, business leaders and other public figures, maintaining strong digital security can be critical to both personal safety and professional freedom.
Practical measures such as stronger passwords, password managers, two-factor authentication, careful management of social-media connections and awareness of phishing and impersonation attempts can help reduce exposure to digital threats.
A wider push for safer online spaces
Mbori’s appointment builds on her work at AMWIK, where she has advocated for gender equality, safer newsrooms and greater protection for women journalists. AMWIK identifies her as an award-winning multimedia journalist, mentor and certified media trainer with more than 12 years of experience in media management across Kenya, Tanzania and Africa.
AMWIK has also been working with technology and media stakeholders to address technology-facilitated gender-based violence and promote safer digital environments.
As more professional and public activity moves online, the debate over digital safety is expected to become increasingly important.
For Kenya, Mbori’s appointment offers an opportunity to bring experiences from the country’s media and technology landscape into international conversations about how platforms, policymakers, media organisations and civil society can respond to online abuse.
