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Each year, for Safer Internet Day, millions of people come together “Together for a better internet” to
create
a safer and more positive online world for children.
This global move mentinspires positive change, raises awareness about online safety, and encourages participation in activities that support young people everywhere.
The SID 2026 campaign, continues to emphasize the importance of collective responsibility in
creating a better digital environment. It calls on all stakeholders including,children and young
people, parents and caregivers, teachers and educators, social workers, industry players,
policymakers, and political leaders—to work together to ensure the internet remains a space
that connects, empowers, and protects everyone.
In February, we invite you to join the effort to ensure the Internet becomes a space where children and young people can explore opportunities, express themselves, and connect with others safely and positively. The Safer Internet Day celebrations will continue throughout February, with 10 February 2026 as the official global focus day.
About Our Safer Internet Day (SID) Activities 2026
As Kenya marks its 13th Safer Internet Day under the theme “13 Years On: Reflection, Renewal and Recommitment,” this milestone presents an important opportunity to reflect on progress made, identify remaining gaps and emerging risks, and strengthen collective action to address evolving online harms affecting children and young people.
Safer Internet Day calls on everyone to play a role in building a safer, more inclusive digital
environment.
Children and Young People.
Children and young people can help create a better internet by being kind and respectful online,
protecting their digital reputations and those of others, and engaging positively by creating, sharing, and connecting responsibly in digital spaces.
Parents and Caregivers
Parents and caregivers play a critical role in empowering children to use technology safely,
responsibly, and creatively. This includes maintaining open communication, educating children
Teachers, Educators, and Social Workers
Teachers, educators, and social workers contribute by equipping learners with digital literacy
and critical thinking skills. By guiding children to make informed choices online, createpositive content, and model respectful digital behaviour, they help young people navigate the
online world confidently and safely.
Industry
Industry actors can support a better internet by designing and promoting safe, age-appropriate
services and content, providing clear safety guidance, easy-to-use protection tools, and
ensuring accessible support mechanisms when users face online harm.
Decision Makers and Politicians
Policymakers and political leaders are responsible for creating an enabling environment where
all stakeholders can thrive. This includes integrating online safety into education curricula,
ensuring parents and caregivers have access to relevant information and support, encouraging
responsible industry practices, and leading on effective governance, legislation, and child
protection strategies for the digital world.
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO CREATE A BETTER INTERNET
Everyone has a role to play in making the internet a safer and more positive space.
We are promoting the positive by encouraging kindness, respect, and responsible online behaviour, and by supporting opportunities to create, learn, and connect safely online.
We are responding to the negative by speaking up, reporting harmful or illegal conten and supporting actions that protect children and young people from online harm.
Together, our actions help build a better, safer internet for all.