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 Mwendwa Kivuva | Jun 24, 2024 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY KICTANet, PARADIGM INITIATIVE, CIPESA, APC, AND INTERNET SOCIETY KENYA CHAPTER #KeepItOn – Preserving Digital Rights and Economic Prosperity: A Call Against Internet Shutdowns in Kenya during #RejectTheFinanceBill2024 picketing. Nairobi,...
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...
by David Indeje | May 31, 2024 | Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
By Namarome Cecile Walubengo The fight against climate change requires not only scientific understanding but also clear, accessible communication. This urgency was echoed at the World Press Freedom Day 2024 held in Nairobi on May 2nd, 2024. The theme, “A press...
by KICTANet Admin | May 30, 2024 | Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
By Dr Grace Githaiga The Einstein Forum in partnership with the WSIS+20 FORUM organised the Einstein Roundtable High-end Thinker Roundtable in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 29th, 2024. The discussion topic was “Digital Trust in the Intelligent World.” Speakers were...
by Neema Mujesia | May 21, 2024 | Access, Access to information, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
Digital rights are not exclusive to the Western world; they are a global issue. Many African leaders mistakenly perceive digital rights as a Westernized concept, causing significant repression and the dismissal of crucial digital rights issues. This...
