by Neema Mujesia | Jul 1, 2024 | Access, Access to information, Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post
Kenya’s current protests against the Finance Bill 2024 highlight the crucial role Social Justice Organisations (SJOs) play in holding governments accountable. But exercising this right often comes with risk, especially in the digital age. The Tatua Digital Resilience...
by David Indeje | Jul 1, 2024 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post
KICTANet with support from the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation (SAIDC) convened a thought leadership roundtable discussion on 26 June 2024, dubbed “Policy Dialogue on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Kenya.” Dr Grace Githaiga,...
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 David Indeje | May 17, 2024 | Cyber Security, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier What is surveillance? Surveillance is the systematic monitoring of people, activities, places and behaviours. At the core of surveillance is the need to collect information that is used for different purposes depending on the priorities of the...
by David Indeje | May 17, 2024 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By Linda Gichohi “Privacy is not an option, and it shouldn’t be the price we accept for just getting on the internet.” – Gary Kovacs In the vast expanse of the digital landscape, where information flows freely and boundaries blur, the...
by David Indeje | May 9, 2024 | Cyber Security, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By John Walubengo The Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA—RADPD) conference brought together over 30 African data commissioners in charge of regulating the personal data space in their respective countries. The conference, which will take place...
