A new initiative aims to address the growing concerns over misinformation and digital privacy by equipping high school students with essential social media literacy skills. The programme will focus on helping young people navigate the digital landscape responsibly, ensuring they understand the impact of social media on mental health, communication and society.
The course, Social Media Literacy Seminar (SML 100), will teach students to identify misinformation, protect their digital privacy and engage in ethical online behaviour.
With social media playing a dominant role in shaping public opinion, the initiative seeks to empower students to become informed and responsible digital citizens.
European Business University (EBU) has partnered with the Uamuzi Foundation and Amnesty International to offer the scholarships, targeting schools across the country. "We will be paying the first 100 to attend and complete the course Sh100 each.
