The National Defence College – Kenya, in collaboration with Charles University from the Czech Republic, hosted a seminar focused on the impact, challenges, and mitigation strategies to address misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.
Dr. Bohmil Dobos, a faculty member at Charles University, presented findings from his research titled “Disinformation Campaigns in Africa and Their Effects on Governance.”
The seminar, presided over by Brigadier Eutycus Ndegwa, Head of Training Support and Research at the College, emphasized the importance of authentic voices and the endurance of messaging to engage the public.
It also addressed how to counter the weaponization of information that seeks to discredit the public or undermine governance.
Dr. Dobos was accompanied by Mr. Stepan Konopasek, First Secretary at the Czech Embassy in Kenya, and Mr. Ronan Wordsworth, a PhD student at Charles University.
Also in attendance were faculty members from the National Defence College, including Dr. Nzau Mumo, Head of Programmes, Dr. Mwatela, Dr. Israel Nyadera, and other researchers. External scholars who presented at the seminar included Dr. Maurice Mashiwa, Executive Director of Serano Africa; Mr. Sammy Muchemi, Director of Integrated Development Network; and Ms. Felistus Kandia from the Mashariki Research and Public Centre, along with other researchers.
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