Inclusivity of digital trade in Kenya: a gender perspective

Tabitha Kiriti-Nganga (University of Nairobi) Inclusivity of digital trade in Kenya: a gender perspective, presented during the Regional Conference of Asian and African chairs at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi (WCP India Chair) Centre for Trade and Investment Law Centre for WTO Studies, 16. 27 September 2024. The objective of this lecture was to analyse digital trade in Kenya using a gender lens. The lecture attempted to answer the following research questions. Is digital trade in Kenya gendered? What is the situation of digital trade in Kenya? Is there a gender digital divide in Kenya? Are the policies to promote digital trade in Kenya gender mainstreamed? Are there women’s opportunities in digital trade? And lastly, what are the challenges that women face in digital trade?