by David Indeje | Dec 2, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier As we observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are confronted with the alarming rise of technology facilitated-gender-based violence (TFGBV). TFGBV, which disproportionately impacts women, girls and other gender minorities,...
by David Indeje | Dec 2, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Valarie Waswa The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) hosted a National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) Convening on November 13-14, 2024, in Naivasha, Kenya. The convening focused on the contentious Maisha Namba initiative and broader Digital Public...
by David Indeje | Nov 27, 2024 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
A new report by the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and KICTANet has shed light on the pressing issue of human rights in Kenya’s digital landscape. The report, submitted to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 49th session, outlines a series of...
by David Indeje | Nov 18, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
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 of whom are women-led – will receive financial support ranging from $500,000 to USD...
by David Indeje | Nov 13, 2024 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
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. A panel session on artificial intelligence (AI), media freedom, and...
