by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Mar 9, 2023 | Access, Access to information, Accessibility, Community Networks, Digital Accessibility, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
I believe in the power of community networks. They have the full potential of facilitating universal internet access and promoting its social and economic growth. They are the closest to the internet end-users and are the best placed on integrating cultural and social...
by David Indeje | Mar 5, 2023 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
By Josephine Miliza Women have historically been underrepresented in the telecommunications policy and regulation spaces, but there has been a recent push to increase diversity and representation in these fields. This underrepresentation can result from gender bias,...
by David Indeje | Feb 28, 2023 | Access, Community Networks
By Josephine Miliza Capacity building is critical to the sustainability of a community network for several reasons. First, by building the technical skills of community network operators, they are better equipped to design, install, and maintain the network, which...
by David Indeje | Feb 22, 2023 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
By Josephine Miliza In the COVID-19 era, community networks are increasingly important in meeting the rising demand for affordable connectivity. In Kenya, where community networks are growing in size and number, there was a positive regulatory change in 2021 with...
by David Indeje | Feb 14, 2023 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
The United Nations Our Common Agenda aims to strengthen and accelerate the implementation of multilateral agreements – particularly the 2030 Agenda – and make a tangible difference in people’s lives. Digital technologies are a double-edged sword; on the one...
by David Indeje | Jan 31, 2023 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
Universal service is one of the core mandates of telecommunications regulators and governments. It is anchored on three principles: access, affordability, and availability. To achieve this, approaches such as market-based reforms and mandatory service obligations have...
