Africa Child Policy Forum (ACPF) on May 30, stated there is an increase in online sexual exploitation and abuse of children (OSEAC) in Africa, with Kenya featuring among the hotspots. “The key question for African countries is whether or not they are adequately prepared to provide greater protection and safeguarding for children online,” Ngugi said. "Victims of online child sexual exploitation and abuse often report experiencing feelings of anxiety, guilt and shame, loss of self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance and alcohol abuse and depression,” Nyanyuki said. Others include the sexual extortion of children (‘sextortion’), revenge pornography, commercial sexual exploitation, online child prostitution, and the live streaming of sexual abuse. “Across Africa, different policy measures have been designed and implemented to strengthen existing child protection systems and better protect children online,” Ngugi said.
