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...
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...
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...
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,...
