Florence Barbara Awino

Sep 25, 2024 | setac.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Florence Barbara Awino |William Maher

INTRODUCTION Ensuring access to safe food is paramount for maintaining healthy well-being (Fung et al., 2018; Gang et al., 2019). However, concerns about food safety-related incidents have been reported globally (Dharni & Sharma, 2008; Lam et al., 2013; MacLaurin et al., 2000), notably, the potential consumer exposure risks associated with the globalization of food production, trade, and tourism (Jeddi et al., 2022; Musoke et al., 2016; Nayak & Waterson, 2019).

Aug 17, 2023 | tinyurl.com | Florence Barbara Awino

Digitalization has increased instances and the intensification of online violence within the digital sphere due to anonymity, automation, remote action, easy accessibility, and dissemination. Consequently, victims are being silenced and pushed out of digital spaces. Online gender-based violence is an action by one or more people that harm others based on their sexual or gender identity or by enforcing harmful gender norms.

May 1, 2023 | kictanet.or.ke | Florence Barbara Awino

After weeks of working tirelessly behind the scenes as researchers, Nicodemus Nyakundi and Florence Ouma had a lot to share with Ms. Judy Okite. In one of the events leading to the launch of the report on the accessibility of government websites, KICTANet’s Digital Accessibility team held a Twitter space talk to discuss their experiences in assessing government websites.

Mar 2, 2023 | kictanet.or.ke | Florence Barbara Awino

On March 3rd, the world celebrates World Hearing Day, an annual event to raise awareness and promote ear and hearing health. In Kenya, some hospitals and local governments provide free hearing screenings. This year’s theme, “Hearing Care for All,” highlights the need for universal access to hearing healthcare services and technology. Unfortunately, policy gaps and systemic barriers continue to limit access to hearing care, especially in low- and middle-income countries.