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...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | Oct 14, 2024 | Access to information, Digital Economy
Apply Here The UK Government’s Digital Access Programme through the British High Commission in Nairobi, the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports – State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, ICT...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | Sep 24, 2024 | Digital Economy, Human Rights, kictanet post
The digital economy in Kenya is rapidly evolving, prompting the government to introduce various taxation measures to ensure fair revenue collection from digital activities. This shift aims to address the shortcomings of traditional tax systems that struggle to capture...
