by David Indeje | Nov 10, 2023 | Access, Access to information, Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights
By John Walubengo The failed Huduma Namba project has now been officially replaced by the Maisha Namba project, which seems to be on track and currently being executed under the pilot stage. Those wishing to participate in the pilot stage are advised to download the...
by David Indeje | Nov 1, 2023 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
Civil society has raised core concerns about the risks of Maisha Namba, which remain unaddressed. President William Ruto announced that Kenyans will be issued new digital identification cards, known as Maisha Namba, in December 2023. The digital ID will use iris and...
by David Indeje | Nov 1, 2023 | Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo Kenya indeed has ICT talent. Two global bodies, the United Nations and the ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers) appointed two Kenyans to global leadership positions. The UN appointed Mr Philip Thigo, as a member of the UN –...
by David Indeje | Oct 24, 2023 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo Last week, on October 19, 2023, the Kenyan President signed four health-related bills aimed at realizing Universal Health Coverage plans. These include the Primary Health Care Act, the Digital Health Act, the Facility Improvement Financing Act, and...
by David Indeje | Oct 18, 2023 | Cyber Security, Digital Economy, kictanet post
KICTANet has been conducting a month-long virtual programme to raise awareness about cybersecurity. The schedule is designed to educate, inform and protect individuals and businesses from potential cyber threats to mark the month of October as Cybersecurity Awareness...
