Digital safeguarding is the protection from harm in the online environment through the implementation of effective technical solutions, advice, support, and procedures for managing incidences.

Technology is a double-edged sword and a game-changer but can also increase vulnerabilities and divide society. According to the Digital Kenya, 2023 Report,  

• Youths (ages 15–24) are the most connected age group worldwide at 71% compared with 48% of the total population. Some 346 million youths (29%) remain unconnected;
• African youths remain the most unconnected group with 60% of them not available online;
• Inequalities in access to online content. This is influenced by the type of device owned and the capacity to pay for connectivity;
• In some cultures, women and girls depend on men for their basic and economic needs and therefore this may influence access to information on digital platforms;
• Gender differences in access to technology , and;
• 50% of the institutions did not have a policy on online education prior to the COVID-19 pandemic though there are a number of tutors who can competently facilitate online learning.