by Mwendwa Kivuva | Sep 24, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week, an exclusive event titled “Closing Digital Divides – The Road to an Inclusive & Rights-Respecting Digital Future” was held at Microsoft’s offices in New York. Hosted by the...
by David Indeje | Sep 23, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo Innovation and Enterprise Development: Time to Level Up Kenya has long been dubbed the Silicon Savannah, but we’re only scratching the surface of our potential. The SWG’s recommendations to incentivize R&D through tax breaks and reform the SEZ...
by David Indeje | Sep 23, 2024 | Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
The British High Commission has announced a Ksh390 for the ‘Strengthening Digital Communities’ project. The project aims to bridge the digital divide in Busia and Mandera Counties by enhancing access to digital skills and technology for women, young people,...
by David Indeje | Sep 22, 2024 | Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
By Mary Agolla The 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) at Kampala Serena, Uganda, was not just insightful but served as a powerful reminder of the critical role digital technologies play in shaping our future. From social interactions to business,...
by David Indeje | Sep 22, 2024 | Access, Highlights, kictanet post
By Valarie Waswa On Day 2 of the East African Internet Governance Forum 2024, a key breakout panel discussion titled “Inclusive AI Governance: Enhancing Human Rights and Ethical Development in East Africa” took centre stage. Moderated by Muthuri Kathure,...
by David Indeje | Sep 22, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo The recently launched ICT Sector Working Group (SWG) report presents a comprehensive blueprint for Kenya’s digital transformation. It outlines essential recommendations to position the country as a global digital powerhouse. Here’s a thematic...
