by David Indeje | Aug 1, 2024 | Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
The interconnectedness of cybersecurity and national security is emerging as a central theme in conversations among policymakers. Questions around cybersecurity and challenges of digital economy growth and services. A panel discussion on “fostering a secure and...
by David Indeje | Aug 1, 2024 | Access, Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights, kictanet post, KIGF ONLINE
The 17th Kenya Internet Governance Forum explored strategies for a collaborative digital future centred on building a multi-stakeholder digital future for the country. Industry experts and government officials gathered to discuss ways to strengthen internet governance...
by David Indeje | Jun 19, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By John Walubengo Kenyan lawmakers are debating the Finance Bill 2024 that would exempt the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from the Data Protection Act (2019). This means KRA could access your data, like mobile money records, without a warrant. Section 51 of the Data...
by David Indeje | Jun 6, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By Linda Gichohi Kenya’s rapidly growing digital economy presents both challenges and opportunities for taxation. To address this, KICTANet hosted a roundtable, “Policy Discussion on Digital Taxation in Kenya,” bringing together policymakers, tax...
by David Indeje | Jun 5, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By Linda Gichohi In today’s digital era where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing economies and transforming societies globally, Kenya is taking bold steps to position itself at the forefront of this technological wave. The Ministry of ICT and...
by David Indeje | Jun 4, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo Last week KICTANet dedicated and held one of its Thought Leadership Policy Discussion Series to the Finance Bill 2024, specifically regarding the digital tax aspects of it. There have been several analyses on the same, including one from KICTANet,...