by Nzambi Kakusu | Sep 30, 2024 | Access, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By Nzambi Kakusu Imagine being able to use intellectual property as collateral to access funding. Kenya’s Movable Property Security Rights Act (MPSR Act) of 2017 signals a cultural shift in the legal framework concerning the use of intellectual property (IP) as...
by David Indeje | Sep 30, 2024 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post
By Valarie Waswa The East Africa Internet Governance Forum 2024 convened experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: cybersecurity and data governance. I attended a session titled “Strengthening Cybersecurity and...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Sep 30, 2024 | Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
The digital age has transformed communication, education, and economic opportunities. However, many people with disabilities (PWDs) in Africa have faced challenges in accessing this digital revolution. To address this issue, CIPESA, CIPE, TOGETHER and Thomson Reuters...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | Sep 30, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post
Attending the Global Digital Compact (GDC) provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with global leaders and stakeholders at the Summit of the Future at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This summit, under the theme “Our Common Agenda,” aimed...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Sep 27, 2024 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post, Policy Brief, Publication, Reports, stakeholder engagement
There are community networks. And there is a disability. Now imagine a community with shared digital resources and possibilities. A community that embraces everyone, regardless of their abilities. That is the power of community networks. Kenya defines disability as a...
by David Indeje | Sep 25, 2024 | Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
By Winnie Kamau During the 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum in Kampala, representatives from six countries presented their Internet Governance reports. These reports provided insights into the current state of Internet Governance within each country,...
