by David Indeje | Jan 30, 2025 | Access, Accessibility, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
The UK Government, handed over 150 computers to the leadership of Mandera to be distributed throughout the county to help empower the youth, women, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens Thursday ( [30/01/2025]). This initiative, part of the UK’s...
by David Indeje | Jan 16, 2025 | Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
The 2023/24 Kenya Housing Survey reveals significant disparities in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) access across Kenyan counties. Computer Access Computer usage is significantly higher in urban areas (20.9%) compared to rural areas (7.3%),...
by David Indeje | Dec 2, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Valarie Waswa The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) hosted a National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) Convening on November 13-14, 2024, in Naivasha, Kenya. The convening focused on the contentious Maisha Namba initiative and broader Digital Public...
by David Indeje | Nov 13, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
Kenya is poised to become a leader in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) thanks to the launch of the UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund. This collaborative initiative, spearheaded by the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), aims to strengthen partnerships...
by David Indeje | Nov 8, 2024 | Access to information, Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Jacinta Wothaya Telegram is inaccessible to many internet users across Kenya, reigniting concerns over government-imposed restrictions that have repeatedly disrupted access to crucial digital services. This follows similar incidents in 2023 when Telegram was...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Nov 4, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
The week from October 28th to November 1st was marked by an exciting celebration of the 31st Kenyatta University Culture Week Festival, themed “Promoting Culture for Sustainability and Responsible Citizenship in the Digital Age.” Among the highlights of...