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...
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,...
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...
by Florence Awino | May 1, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Networks, Highlights
Community networks and other community-led initiatives across Africa are playing an important role in connecting underserved rural communities to the Internet. However, as highlighted in a recent panel discussion hosted by KICTANet, they still face many challenges...
by Neema Mujesia | Apr 30, 2024 | Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform global industries, a significant oversight in its development still needs to be made aware of the underrepresentation of African datasets in most global AI training data sets. This gap curtails...
by Neema Mujesia | Apr 29, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
As Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019) approaches its fifth anniversary, KICTANet would like your insights to assess its effectiveness and guide future advancements. Join the online discussion on the KICTANet mailing list from April 29–May 3, 2024, to contribute...
