Nelson Kwaje
Nelson James Kwaje is a South Sudanese Tech and digital rights advocate[1] and the Founder of online fact-checking agency, 211 Check based in Juba, South Sudan.[2]
Career[edit]
Kwaje is the co-founder of Impact Capital Initiative, an East African-based company that works on creating impact through local-led and innovative solutions[3][not in citation given]
Kwaje chairs the board of #defyhatenow South Sudan, an organization that works on creating a lasting peace by combating hate speech and incitement to violence[4][5]
Kwaje has also been involved with several initiatives involved in the development of the internet and rights of citizens in Africa such as the Network of African Youth for Development, Internet, Society, ICANN, KICTANet and Africa CMS Summit[6][not in citation given]
Awards[edit]
Kwaje was voted among the most influential 100 young Africans in 2020[7][not in citation given]
References[edit]
- ↑ Chang, Koang (2022-11-12). "Cyber security 'not taken seriously', warns ICT expert". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ Ninrew, Chany (2023-06-11). "3 South Sudanese influencers named IGAD peace ambassadors". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ↑ "Young South Sudanese Entrepreneurs embrace digital technology to remain afloat during Covid-19 pandemic". OSIEA. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ↑ "Media rights bodies call for the protection of Journalists in South Sudan". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ↑ "Beyond the war in South Sudan, youth look at a future driven by technology". The East African. 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ↑ "Nelson Kwaje | Kijiji Yeetu". Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ↑ ayadmin (2020-11-03). "2020 100 Most Influential Young Africans List Announced". Africa Youth Awards. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
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