by David Indeje | Sep 15, 2024 | Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By Valarie Waswa The Kenyan government’s Maisha Namba project, aimed at modernizing the country’s identification system, has been met with both anticipation and scepticism. While the project holds the promise of improving access to services and...
by David Indeje | Sep 12, 2024 | Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
East African states should invest in building and upgrading digital infrastructure to create a thriving digital future that benefits all its citizens. Investments should be prioritized in broadband networks and data centres to ensure access and connectivity. This call...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | Sep 11, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post, Policy Brief
The study offers five recommendations aimed at creating a fair, inclusive, and sustainable digital taxation landscape in Kenya: 1. Enhancing taxpayers’ trust through transparency in policy making. 2. Simplifying Digital Taxation for Efficiency and Compliance. 3....
by David Indeje | Sep 9, 2024 | Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By Dr Grace Githaiga The third and final African Preparatory Meeting for the WTSA-24 held in Sandton City, South Africa, marked a crucial step in solidifying Africa’s strategic approach for the upcoming global assembly which will take place in October 2024 in...
by KICTANet Admin | Sep 9, 2024 | Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights, kictanet post
By Dr Grace Githaiga The Africa Preparatory meeting for the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 organised by the Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU) occurred on 12th August 2024, Sandton South Africa. In his opening speech, John Omo, the...
by David Indeje | Sep 5, 2024 | Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept for banks—it has become an essential tool in improving business efficiency, boosting revenue, and managing risks. The use of AI is driving innovation across various banking...