NAIROBI, Kenya— Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has officially launched DRIBLE (Digital Rights and Inclusion Board Learning Experience), a unique board game created to help young people learn about digital rights and inclusion through play-based learning.
The launch event in Nairobi follows successful pilots in Lagos, Nigeria, and the Central African Republic.
The game primarily targets university students across the Global South and is part of PIN’s wider five-year strategy to reach 20 million young people with essential knowledge in digital literacy and rights.
The initiative is timely, especially in Kenya, where the digital landscape continues to face pressing challenges including high internet costs, limited rural connectivity, digital misinformation, and increased concerns over surveillance.
Many young people lack awareness of their digital rights or the tools to access online educational and job opportunities.
DRiBLE uses gameplay to introduce real-world digital challenges such as data affordability, cybersecurity, and the responsible use of online platforms.
It also highlights the transformative power of digital spaces like YouTube and Coursera for learning, beyond social media entertainment.
“It’s a game we designed to allow young people to learn more about digital rights and inclusion while having fun,” said Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative.
PIN intends to roll out both physical and downloadable versions of the game, ensuring accessibility even in low-connectivity regions.
DRiBLE also acts as a platform to start conversations around public policy issues, including the Universal Service Fund, which many say remains underleveraged in expanding internet access.
In Kenya, digital rights advocacy has gained traction in recent years, with civil society calling for more inclusive, affordable, and secure online environments.
Initiatives like DRiBLE are helping build that awareness at the grassroots level.
“We want to bridge the two biggest gaps affecting young people lack of connectivity and lack of opportunity,” Sesan added.
DRiBLE is embedded within Paradigm Initiative’s 2024–2028 plan and is expected to expand into more countries, including Zambia, Ghana, and Nigeria, as part of PIN’s continued commitment to digital inclusion across Africa.
