The Gender Desk · Niko Rada Initiative
Digital
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"Niko Rada" means I am alert.
A free, practical guide for young women who work online in Kenya. What to do. Where to click. Who to call.
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Under attack right now? Go straight to Account Lockdown first. Come back to the rest after you are safe.
🔒 Section 01
Account Lockdown
Someone is targeting you. Do these five steps before you post, reply, or report anything. Follow them in order. Do this right now.
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Do not respond yetReacting while under attack gives them more material. Secure your accounts first. Respond later.
1✓
Change your password
Do this on every platform
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Use a passphrase instead of a single word. Example:
Nairobi2024!Mtaa. Keep it long and random. Avoid personal details. Change it on every platform, not only the one under attack.2✓
Turn on two-factor authentication
Blocks access even if they know your password
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Navigate to Settings → Security → Two-Step Verification. Use an authenticator app. Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator are free. Avoid SMS 2FA due to SIM swapping vulnerabilities. Save backup codes in a separate notes app.
3✓
Log out of all other sessions
Remove anyone watching
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Navigate to Settings → Security → Active Sessions or Devices. Look for the active sessions menu. Sign out all sessions except your current device. Do this on every platform.
4✓
Remove unknown connected apps
Third-party apps monitor your account
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Navigate to Settings → Security → Apps or Connected Apps. Remove anything you do not recognise. These apps read your messages and posts.
5✓
Check linked email and phone number
Ensure these belong to you
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Navigate to Account Settings → your email and phone. If either changed, someone controls your recovery. Use the platform account recovery process immediately. Contact your network provider if your number was swapped.
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After securing your accountsTell one person you trust. Go to Section 2 to report. Go to Section 3 to document evidence.
🚨 Section 02
Platform Reporting
Learn to report on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Screenshot your evidence first. Platforms erase content once they process a report.
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Screenshot before you reportPlatforms remove content once they accept your report. Document first. Always.
TikTok
Instagram
Facebook
X
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TikTok
Tap the Share icon or three dots
Report a video
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Tap the Share icon on the video→
Select Report→
Choose the reason and submit→
Then Block the accountReport a comment
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Press and hold the comment→
Select ReportReport an account
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Go to the profile→
Tap three dots (top right)→
Select ReportLock down your account
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Settings → Privacy → restrict who is allowed to comment→
Turn off Duet and Stitch from unknown accounts💡
Save the video to your device via the Share icon before reporting. Once reported, the platform removes it and your evidence is gone.IG
Instagram
Tap the three dots on any post or profile
Report a post or account
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Tap three dots on the post or profile→
Select Report and choose reasonRestrict (stealth option)
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Go to the profile → three dots → Restrict→
Their comments go invisible to others. They do not know.If intimate images were shared
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Help → Privacy and Safety Center→
Search: Report intimate images→
Use the dedicated form. It is separate from general reporting.💡
Now: Settings → Privacy. Under active attack, set your account to Private temporarily and restrict who is allowed to message you.FB
Facebook
Click the three dots on any post
Report a post
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Click three dots on the post→
Select Find Support or Report PostReport an account
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Go to the profile → three dots→
Select Find Support or Report ProfileLock down your privacy
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Settings → Privacy → Your Activity→
Set "Who is allowed to send friend requests" to Friends of friends→
Turn on Profile Review for tags💡
Being doxxed? Choose "Sharing private information" as the report reason. Use the Facebook Privacy Violation form in Help Center.𝕏
X (Twitter)
Tap the three dots on any post
Report a post
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Tap three dots → Report→
Choose: Harassment, Hateful Conduct, or Privacy Violation→
Block, mute, and report simultaneouslyUrgent safety
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Help Center → search X Safety requestIntimate images shared
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Help Center → search X intimate image reporting→
Use the dedicated formSafety settings
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Settings and Privacy → Privacy and Safety → Audience and tagging→
Turn on Protect your posts📋 Section 03
Save Evidence
Secure records of the attack. Police and lawyers require proof.
Take Screenshots
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Capture usernames and profile pictures.→
Capture time and date stamps.→
Capture the full message or comment.Record Screen
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Record videos before they vanish.→
Record audio notes.Save Securely
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Create a dedicated folder on your device.→
Back up the folder to cloud storage.🛡️ Section 04
Protect Your Data
Audit your online footprint. Remove sensitive information.
Phone Number
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Remove your primary number from social bios.→
Use a business line for public work.Location Data
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Turn off live location sharing.→
Post photos after leaving the venue.Family Privacy
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Avoid tagging family members in public posts.→
Set personal accounts to private.📞 Section 05
Who to Call
Seek immediate help in Kenya. Support systems exist.
Digital Security
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Contact KICTANet for emergency digital security assistance.Law Enforcement
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Report to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Cybercrime Unit.The Gender Desk
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Reach out to our network for media advocacy and support.⚖️ Section 06
Your Rights
The law defends you. Know the legal framework in Kenya.
Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
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Cyber harassment is a crime.→
Sharing intimate images without consent is illegal.→
Defamation and doxxing carry severe penalties.