April 22, 2025
Do Human and Digital Rights Organisations Need a Coalition?
As part of the Kenya Safe and Inclusive Digital Space (KenSafeSpace) Action, KICTANet undertook a needs assessment of organizations working in the human rights and digital rights sectors to understand Access, Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights, kictanet post
April 16, 2025
Kenya Digital Rights: Coalition Forms Amid Growing Threats
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) and KICTANet convened a forum in Nairobi focused on “Building Coalitions for Digital Rights in Kenya,” addressing the need for a united and strategic Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
April 16, 2025
KICTANet Advocates for Digital Rights in Kenya’s 4th UPR at Geneva
By Cherie Oyier Introduction On 18th February 2025, Kenya’s human rights status was reviewed during the pre-session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva. The UPR process is a Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
April 10, 2025
KICTANet and UK Government Celebrate Digital Empowerment in Marginalized Communities
KICTANet, in collaboration with the UK Government and partners, marked the successful culmination of the Strengthening Digital Communities (SDC) Project, which has empowered over 600,000 citizens in marginalized communities in Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
April 8, 2025
Internet Shutdowns Harm Democracy: Gabon Urged to #KeepItOn
Around the world, governments deploy internet shutdowns to interfere with election outcomes and undermine democratic participation. This practice harms human rights — we cannot allow it to become normalized. Ahead Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
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