by David Indeje | Aug 8, 2023 | Access to information, Cyber Security, kictanet post, Privacy
By John Walubengo The Cabinet Secretary in charge of Interior Security, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, ordered the Kenyan operations of a startup organization called Worldcoin to stop last week. This came after the media reported long queues of Kenyans who were receiving 50...
by David Indeje | Aug 6, 2023 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post
By Sylvia Wanjira What is critical infrastructure? Critical infrastructure refers to any physical systems or assets that are vital to the citizens of a country whose destruction or incapacity would have debilitating effects on the safety, health, and economy of the...
by David Indeje | Aug 2, 2023 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post, Policy Brief
A new policy brief has been unveiled addressing the growing need for cybersecurity capacity-building in Kenya. Dubbed the “Mapping Kenya’s Cybersecurity Capacity-Building Needs” it outlines the steps that need to be taken to address challenges and build cybersecurity...
by David Indeje | Jul 31, 2023 | Cyber Security, Digital Resilience, Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
By John Walubengo Last week, Kenya’s cyberspace experienced a cyber attack from a group calling itself ‘Anonymous Sudan’. However, most cybersecurity analysts believe that the group is not actually from Sudan, but rather consists of hired cyber-mercenaries from...
by David Indeje | Jul 27, 2023 | Access to information, Digital Resilience, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multistakeholder platform and think tank based in Nairobi. The network provides mechanisms and a framework for continuing cooperation and collaboration in ICT matters among stakeholders. It also encourages synergies for ICT...
