INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES MUST BE TAUGHT ABOUT NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Indigenous communities must be taught about new technologies to avoid being left behind. Digital skills empower them to protect their environment, share their stories, and engage with the world. Inclusion in the digital age is not a privilege it’s a right.

By Alexander Kisioi
Environmental Activist and Freelance Journalist

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