Digital Tools Hub – ReCIPE Project

WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging platform in Somalia, offering end-to-end encryption for text, voice, and video communications.
It is highly accessible, user-friendly, and works reliably even on low-bandwidth connections, making it suitable for broad public outreach and engagement.
WhatsApp has become an essential communication tool for communities, CSOs, and networks, thanks to its group features, broadcast lists, and multimedia sharing.
However, for highly sensitive organizational communication, security experts recommend Signal as the more secure alternative. For Somali CSOs: WhatsApp is ideal for community mobilization, awareness campaigns, and external outreach.