November 18, 2024
KICTANet Secures Funding to Empower Rural Kenyan Women Digitally
KICTANet is among ten awardees selected by the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) for their innovative solutions to tackling the gender digital divide. The ten awardees – eight Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
November 13, 2024
Protect Journalists, Safeguard Democracy, Harness AI Ethically
Journalists and whistleblowers are the backbone of a free and democratic society. They expose corruption, hold power to account, and inform the public. However, they face increasing threats and risks. Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
November 13, 2024
Kenya Takes a Leap Forward in Ethical AI with UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund
Kenya is poised to become a leader in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) thanks to the launch of the UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund. This collaborative initiative, spearheaded by the African Centre Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
November 9, 2024
Civil Society Statement on Kenya’s Telegram Shutdown
As civil society organizations and stakeholders in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector committed to Digital Rights and Internet Freedom, we are deeply concerned about the Kenyan government’s recent Access to information, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
November 9, 2024
KICTANet Embarks on Third Strategic Plan
KICTANet has initiated the development of its third strategic plan. This endeavour aims to chart a course for the organisation’s future, building upon its past successes and addressing emerging challenges Highlights, kictanet post
November 8, 2024
Telegram Access Blocked in Kenya
By Jacinta Wothaya Telegram is inaccessible to many internet users across Kenya, reigniting concerns over government-imposed restrictions that have repeatedly disrupted access to crucial digital services. This follows similar incidents Access to information, Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
October 27, 2024
Miles of Motivation: Insights From the 2024 Standard Chartered Marathon
Running my first Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon (SCNM) on 27th October 2024, was an exhilarating experience! As I pounded the pavement, a flurry of questions danced through my mind. Beyond Highlights, kictanet post
October 14, 2024
Call for Application – Community Digital Champions Level2
Apply Here The UK Government’s Digital Access Programme through the British High Commission in Nairobi, the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports – Access to information, Digital Economy
October 13, 2024
Cultivating a Culture of Responsible Cyber Behaviour?
By Dr. Grace Githaiga The UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security aims to foster inclusive dialogue among member Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
October 11, 2024
Digitalisation and Climate Change: Connecting the Two Agendas for a Just Climate Transition
As the world confronts the pressing challenges of climate change, digitalization presents both opportunities and obstacles, particularly for low- and middle-income countries like Kenya. This new study explores the critical Access to information, Highlights
October 4, 2024
Celebrating 21 Years of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
By Jacinta Wothaya This October, learn about the importance of cybersecurity and discover simple steps to protect yourself from data threats and cybercrime. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SecureOurWorld. This October marks 21 years Cyber Security, Digital Resilience, Highlights, kictanet post
October 3, 2024
Proposal to Block Websites and Applications Threatens Kenya’s Digital Ecosystem
By Victor Kapiyo On 9th August 2024, the National Assembly published the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which proposes to amend the contentious Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post