by David Indeje | Nov 13, 2024 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
Journalists and whistleblowers are the backbone of a free and democratic society. They expose corruption, hold power to account, and inform the public. However, they face increasing threats and risks. A panel session on artificial intelligence (AI), media freedom, and...
by Victor K | Oct 3, 2024 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Victor Kapiyo On 9th August 2024, the National Assembly published the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which proposes to amend the contentious Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018. The Private Members Bill proposed by Aden Daudi Mohamed...
by Neema Mujesia | Sep 17, 2024 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet, kictanet post
By Neema Mujesia On April 7, 2024, the lifeless body of Kenyan blogger Duke Nyabaro was discovered, his death ruled a homicide after a postmortem revealed hand strangulation. His tragic demise is part of a grim narrative of violence against digital activists in...
by Neema Mujesia | Aug 22, 2024 | Access, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet, kictanet post
We, the undersigned organizations and members of the #KeepItOn coalition, demand that the Nicolás Maduro regime stop imposing internet shutdowns and blocking essential communications platforms in Venezuela. In response to post-election protests in Venezuela, the...
by David Indeje | Jul 29, 2024 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) will be held this Thursday 1st Aug 2024 in Nairobi. First held sixteen years ago, the KeIGF forum aims to bring together different stakeholders that include but are not limited to academia, government, regulators, media,...
by David Indeje | Jul 18, 2024 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo It started as a protest against the punitive Kenya Finance Bill of 2024, but it has evolved and continues to evolve into something yet to be defined. What exactly does the youthful generation want? The hashtags read #RutoMustGo but everyone knows...
