by Neema Mujesia | Oct 1, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier The internet plays a crucial role in enabling citizens to exercise their rights and freedoms, as well as improve their socioeconomic standing. However, data from 2023’s “Unmasking The Trolls: Research on Online Gender-Based Violence in...
by David Indeje | Oct 1, 2024 | Access, Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
By Conrad Keya The 11th East African Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) in Kampala concluded with a strong call for East African countries to harmonize their policies to achieve cohesion and digital transformation. The EAIGF, which brings together tech think tanks,...
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...
