Kenya takes on gender violence with new app

With the aid of an app, a potential victim  of gender violence can send an SOS message to trusted friends when in danger. This is the major feature of the Bonga app. According to the developers, it explores the power of social networking.

Developed by seven former students of Egerton University, the Android app requires an individual to download it and add trusted friends and loved ones to their safety circle. The added individuals will then be notified.

It also has a “please pick me up” option which can send the user’s location in case of any danger, provided there is a data connection. Furthermore, it confers some form of protection and defense abilities on users while also enabling parents and guardians can also monitor the safety of their children.