Do you agree to participate in this survey?

Which country do you currently reside in?

Are you between 18 and 35 years of age?

Which District (for Uganda) / County (for Kenya) / Region (for Tanzania) do you currently reside in?

Which age group do you fall in?

18–24

25–30

25–30

31–35

31–35

What is your highest level of education?

What is your current employment status?

What is the main device you use to access the internet?

How often do you use the internet?

Which online platforms do you use regularly? (Select all that apply)

If other above please specify

Did you use social media or the internet to follow or participate in the most recent general elections in your country?

Did you experience any of the following during the election period in your country? (Select all that apply)

On a scale of 1 to 5, how severe were the digital restrictions you experienced during the election period? (1= barely noticeable, 5= completely prevented my online activity)

During the election period, to what extent, if any, did concerns about online safety, privacy, or monitoring influence your decision to share political opinions or engage in political discussions online?

During the election period, did you personally observe misinformation (false or misleading content) spreading on social media?

During the election period, did you notice any unusual internet or platform disruptions?

On a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you trust relevant institutions and stakeholders to ensure fair and open internet access during election periods? (1= No trust at all, 5= Complete trust)

On a scale of 1 to 5, how much do you trust social media platforms to protect your rights and safety during elections? ( 1= No trust at all, 5= Complete trust)

Do you think responsible institutions should provide clear public communication when implementing any digital measures or restrictions during elections?

Who should have the main authority to oversee digital rights during elections? (Select up to 3)

How informed do you feel about your digital rights as a citizen, such as access to information, online privacy, and freedom of expression in digital spaces?

Do you know how to report a digital rights violation in your country?

To what extent did digital restrictions or disruptions reduce your ability to participate politically online during the elections? (Consider all the digital experiences you described above)

On a scale of 1 to 5, how safe did you feel expressing political views online during the election period compared to normal times? (1= Much less safe, 5= Much safer than normal)

In your own words, what is the biggest digital rights risk facing young people in your country during elections? (Please share your thoughts freely 2 to 3 sentences is ideal)

What one change would make the biggest difference in protecting digital rights during elections in your country? (Please share your thoughts freely)