by David Indeje | Apr 8, 2025 | Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
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 of the upcoming election, we urge the Gabonese...
by David Indeje | Mar 25, 2025 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
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 Kenya. The Code seeks to mitigate the increasing prevalence of...
by Neema Mujesia | Mar 20, 2025 | Access, Access to information, Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
By Neema Mujesia, Today, our CEO, Dr. Grace Githaiga, participated in a crucial interview reflecting on KICTANet’s ongoing relationship with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC). The discussion highlighted our contributions to data protection in Kenya...
by Neema Mujesia | Mar 20, 2025 | Access, Access to information, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier, KICTANet had a productive meeting with the Belgium Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Peter Maddens on 19th March 2025. KICTANet’s key agenda was to discuss key digital rights challenges that have arisen in Kenya since its last human rights records review by...
by Neema Mujesia | Feb 25, 2025 | Access, Access to information, Digital Resilience, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
In recent years, the adoption of digital identity systems has surged globally. As of 2024, over 2.05 billion digital identities have been issued worldwide, with more than 100 digital ID networks in operation. This rapid expansion is reflected in the market’s...
by Neema Mujesia | Feb 24, 2025 | Access, Access to information, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet, kictanet post
Taiwan’s path to democracy has been marked by decades of struggle, from 37 years of martial law to political prosecutions and digital threats from authoritarian regimes. As a technologically advanced society, Taiwan has faced cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns,...
