April 1, 2025
Diving into Kenya’s Digital Future: Maisha Namba, eCitizen, and Data Privacy at TechMoran
By Valarie Waswa Have you ever wondered who truly owns your data in the age of digital IDs? Or how safe your personal information is in the hands of the Digital Economy, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post, Privacy
April 1, 2025
Women in Kenya’s Gig Economy: Charting a Fair, Inclusive, and Equitable Future
By Valarie Waswa The gig economy is transforming how Kenyans earn a living, with digital platforms opening up opportunities for flexible work. However, this transformation hasn’t come without challenges. Many Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
March 26, 2025
Call for Workshop Proposals: Africa Tech Policy Summit 2025
The Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) 2025 is set to take place from May 12-16 in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together policymakers, private sector leaders, academia, civil society, and tech innovators. Highlights
March 25, 2025
Kenya’s Misinformation Code: Balancing Rights and Regulation
By Valarie Waswa On March 12, 2025, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) held a consultation regarding the Draft Code of Practice on Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech in Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
March 24, 2025
Plusfarm Initiative Boosts Agriculture with Digital Skills in Busia
A cohort of 15 young agripreneurs in Busia County emerged as winners following a digital skills training program and a highly competitive pitch event, organized by Plusfarm. The “Agripreneurship in Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
March 22, 2025
KICTANet Visits Mandera: Digital Empowerment Gains Noted
KICTANet, with support from the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme through the British High Commission in Nairobi, conducted courtesy visits to the Mandera County Commissioner and the Governor’s Office. These Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
March 20, 2025
How SDC Project is Bridging the Digital Divide in Mandera
The “Strengthening Digital Communities” (SDC) project in Mandera County is a focused effort to bridge the digital divide and empower residents through enhanced digital literacy and access. Led by KICTANet, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
March 17, 2025
Mandera to Busia: Addressing TFGBV and Mental Health in Digital Spaces
By Cherie Oyier It has been a busy but fulfilling two weeks for me tembearing Kenya from Mandera to Busia with one mission; to spread awareness on safe tech use Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
March 14, 2025
Kenya’s Dynamic Linguistic Tapestry: Local Languages as Drivers of TFBGV
By Cherie Oyier It is a cold morning on the 17th February, 2025 and as I hurry through security checks at the UN Headquarters in Geneva, every security guard I Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
March 10, 2025
Strengthening Kenya’s AI Ecosystem: Validation of DKS 3007 Code of Practice for Artificial Intelligence
By Dr. George Musumba As AI technology continues to rapidly transform sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance, it becomes imperative for nations to build ethical frameworks that guide Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet post
March 8, 2025
Women’s Rights: Busia Celebrates IWD, Accelerates Action
Busia County joined hands with KICTANet to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, marking 30 years since the Beijing Declaration, under the theme “Accelerate Action.” The event focused on addressing Gender, Highlights
March 7, 2025
Celebrating Progress, Amplifying Digital Access for Women and Girls in Kenya
On 8th March 2025, KICTANet joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” In Kenya, where internet connectivity continues Gender, Highlights