Digital Platforms and Upcoming Elections in Nigeria, Kenya

The article outlines the upcoming general elections in Nigeria on January 16, 2027, and in Kenya on August 10, 2027. It emphasizes the critical role of digital technology, including the internet and social media, in shaping public opinion and electoral processes.

The Praia Conference, held from September 3-5, 2025, and the Pretoria Conference from February 10-13, 2026, aimed to address issues of information integrity and governance of digital platforms across Africa. Key stakeholders, including Alhaji Moham Idri and Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, discussed the importance of credible information in empowering citizens to make informed decisions.

The article stresses the urgency of collective action to combat misinformation, which threatens electoral integrity, and the need for regulatory bodies to foster human rights-based systems in the digital landscape.