by David Indeje | Jul 1, 2024 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post
KICTANet with support from the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation (SAIDC) convened a thought leadership roundtable discussion on 26 June 2024, dubbed “Policy Dialogue on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Kenya.” Dr Grace Githaiga,...
by David Indeje | Jun 26, 2024 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
26 June 2024. Statement on the Nationwide Internet Disruption in Kenya. We strongly condemn the government’s disruption of the internet in Kenya, which began on June 25, 2024, at approximately 4:25 p.m. The disruption is still ongoing, and service providers or...
by David Indeje | Jun 26, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
By Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) and KICTANet The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF), a beacon for digital policy discussion, finds itself at a crossroads. The ongoing protests against the Kenya Finance Bill 2024 are more than a headline; they’re a...
by David Indeje | Jun 25, 2024 | Access to information, Cyber Security, Cyber-bullying, Highlights, kictanet post
The Kenyan protests against the Finance Bill, 2024 have been primarily driven by concerns over the rising cost of living and the perceived impact of new taxes proposed in the bill. The protests which have largely been organized through digital platforms like TikTok,...
by David Indeje | Jun 24, 2024 | Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo In today’s interconnected world, digital tools have become essential for organizing social and political movements, but it seems the government of Kenya has not yet gotten the memo. Until the government finance bill 2024 ignited outrage among...
