by David Indeje | May 27, 2024 | Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
“To speak around digital inclusion,” as some experts say, “requires a deliberate mind shift.” Today, Kenya is demonstrating this very shift with its commitment to creating a more inclusive digital society, particularly for people with...
by David Indeje | May 22, 2024 | Digital Resilience, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
Digital rights are under threat in Africa due to a combination of historical, social, economic, and political factors. Activists are fighting for reforms to ensure free speech and access to information online. This was a clarion call at a panel discussion on...
by Neema Mujesia | May 21, 2024 | Access, Access to information, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
Digital rights are not exclusive to the Western world; they are a global issue. Many African leaders mistakenly perceive digital rights as a Westernized concept, causing significant repression and the dismissal of crucial digital rights issues. This...
by David Indeje | May 17, 2024 | Cyber Security, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier What is surveillance? Surveillance is the systematic monitoring of people, activities, places and behaviours. At the core of surveillance is the need to collect information that is used for different purposes depending on the priorities of the...
by David Indeje | May 17, 2024 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By Linda Gichohi “Privacy is not an option, and it shouldn’t be the price we accept for just getting on the internet.” – Gary Kovacs In the vast expanse of the digital landscape, where information flows freely and boundaries blur, the...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | May 16, 2024 | Access, Community Networks, Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
From May 14th to 17th, 2024, KICTANet had the privilege of participating in the APC (Association for Progressive Communications) community gathering in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This annual event served as a nexus for activists, technologists, and advocates from around...
