by David Indeje | Dec 19, 2024 | Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
The Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is equipping persons with visual impairments with essential computer skills. In Busia County, participants are gaining hands-on experience with keyboards, screen readers, and other assistive technologies, boosting their confidence...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Dec 18, 2024 | Digital Accessibility, Highlights, IGF Reports, kictanet post
The conversation surrounding disability digital inclusion and accessibility is not just one for those who identify as disabled; it is a call to action for everyone. Whose fight is this, and where should these critical discussions take place? The truth is that...
by Florence Awino | Dec 9, 2024 | Accessibility, Highlights
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in Nairobi was a powerful gathering, celebrating progress and renewing commitments to inclusion. Leaders, advocates, stakeholders, and persons with disabilities discussed how innovation, policy, and technology...
by David Indeje | Dec 4, 2024 | child online protection, Gender, Highlights
By Valarie Waswa On November 25, 2024, KICTANet’s Legal Fellow and Gender Digital Rights Advocate, Valarie Waswa, participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) to address the pressing issue of Technology-Facilitated...
by David Indeje | Dec 3, 2024 | Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities underscores the importance of promoting the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. This year’s theme of “amplifying the leadership of people with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future,”...
by David Indeje | Dec 2, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier As we observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are confronted with the alarming rise of technology facilitated-gender-based violence (TFGBV). TFGBV, which disproportionately impacts women, girls and other gender minorities,...
