Highlights | KICTANet Think Tank

Decoding Social Media: The Impact of Algorithms on Our Daily Lives

by David Indeje | May 13, 2024 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post

By John Walubengo In the digital age, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok are not just tools for communication; they have become pivotal arenas for social interaction, information dissemination, and digital marketing. At the core of...

Kenya on the verge of the EU Adequacy Decision

by David Indeje | May 9, 2024 | Cyber Security, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy

By John Walubengo The Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA—RADPD) conference brought together over 30 African data commissioners in charge of regulating the personal data space in their respective countries. The conference, which will take place...

New Report Identifies Achievements, Challenges and Recommendations to Enhance Data Protection in Kenya

by David Indeje | May 8, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy

This year, Kenya celebrates five years since the enactment of the Data Protection Act (DPA), including establishing the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), a comprehensive privacy and data protection framework for the country. To reflect on this,...

Which way NetMundial: From 2014-2024

by David Indeje | May 8, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement

From 2014 to 2024, the debate over Internet governance and digital policy processes peaked in São Paulo, Brazil, where the NETmundial+10 Multistakeholder Statement emerged. Wherein stakeholders underlined the need for international cooperation to address issues and...

Kenya’s Path to AI: Launch of Kenya’s National AI Strategy Development Process

by David Indeje | May 6, 2024 | Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post

By Linda Gichohi On April 8, 2024, Kenya marked a significant step towards integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its future. The Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH,...

Gendered Disinformation: A Threat to Women’s Digital Rights

by David Indeje | May 6, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post

By Cherie Oyier The 2024 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) addressed a critical issue: gendered disinformation. This harmful tactic silences women online and restricts their digital rights. KICTANet’s Cherie Oyier joined a panel discussion to share...