by Victor K | Mar 21, 2024 | Digital Resilience, Freedom of Expression, Highlights
In 2024, at least half the world’s population is expected to go to the polls. 19 African countries are scheduled for elections as part of this historic year. It is worth noting that technology continues to play an increasing role during election periods worldwide, and...
by Victor K | Mar 19, 2024 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
On 21 July 2023, Joshua Otieno Ayika, an advocate, was arrested after posting a tweet on his X handle @Ayika_joshua, which stated as follows: “I am not a prophet, neither am I a soothsayer, but get it from me, in between Wednesday – Friday next week, we...
by Neema Mujesia | Mar 1, 2024 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
Internet shutdowns reflect the general atmosphere of political repression, censorship, human rights violations, weak institutions, and a lack of the rule of law. These deliberate disruptions hinder the exchange of ideas and obstruct the flow of crucial information...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Oct 3, 2023 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet, kictanet post
The opening ceremony of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) 2023, convened by The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) and co-hosted by the Tanzania Ministry of ICT in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 27th to...
by Neema Mujesia | Sep 1, 2023 | child online protection, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
TikTok, a digital content platform launched by Chinese company ByteDance in 2016, has gained immense popularity worldwide. Kenya leads in TikTok usage, with 54% of global users. However, TikTok presents challenges, especially for children and young people, who may...
by David Indeje | Aug 24, 2023 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet
We, the undersigned organisations, note with great concern a petition tabled on 15 August 2023 before Kenya’s National Assembly seeking to ban TikTok. While we note the salient issues concerning TikTok’s content moderation practices that have led to the spread of...
