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Exploring Collective Action and Digital Inclusion: KICTANet at APC Community Gathering In Thailand

by Mwendwa Kivuva | May 16, 2024 | Access, Community Networks, Gender, Highlights, kictanet post

From May 14th to 17th, 2024, KICTANet had the privilege of participating in the APC (Association for Progressive Communications) community gathering in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This annual event served as a nexus for activists, technologists, and advocates from around...

Kenya’s Path to AI: Launch of Kenya’s National AI Strategy Development Process

by David Indeje | May 6, 2024 | Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post

By Linda Gichohi On April 8, 2024, Kenya marked a significant step towards integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its future. The Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH,...

KICTANet Convenes Working Groups to Engage Government on ICT Policy Reform

by David Indeje | Mar 6, 2024 | Access, Highlights, kictanet post

KICTANet has announced the formation of seven tech policy working groups tasked with offering contributions and critique on the Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Sectoral Working Group (SWG) Draft Report developed by the Ministry of Information,...

KICTANet Initiates Dialogue on AI Policy and Regulation in Kenya

by David Indeje | Nov 21, 2023 | Access, Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post

By John Walubengo Last week, KICTANet held a very successful AI Round Table, with key stakeholders contributing different perspectives and insights around AI policy, regulation, and opportunities. The summary of the AI Policy Roundtable has been well covered here but...

Key Note: AI in Kenya: Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Actions

by David Indeje | Nov 16, 2023 | Access, Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post

I am pleased and honoured to join you today to officially open this important discussion on “policy discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya”. First, allow me to thank KICTAnet for partnering with Meta to organize this discussion and to the participants...

Understanding Maisha Namba: Kenya’s New Digital Identity System

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...