by David Indeje | Sep 17, 2024 | Access, Access to information, Highlights, IGF Reports, kictanet post
By Raylenne Kambua The legacy media in East Africa is confronting a crisis that puts its existence at risk in today’s fast-changing digital era. With audiences increasingly gravitating towards digital platforms that are more accessible, more participatory, and...
by David Indeje | Sep 15, 2024 | Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By Valarie Waswa The Kenyan government’s Maisha Namba project, aimed at modernizing the country’s identification system, has been met with both anticipation and scepticism. While the project holds the promise of improving access to services and...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Sep 15, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post
The 11th East Africa IGF 2024 theme, Building our multistakeholder digital future in East Africa, came to live in Kampala Uganda from 11th to 12th September 2024. With it, a revived spirit of the East Africa Community, One People, One Destiny filled the air. Having...
by David Indeje | Sep 12, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post, Privacy
By Valarie Waswa On September 4, 2024, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted a virtual talk on “Tech for Good: Feminist AI.” This event was aligned with the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD30) Global Dialogue on...
by David Indeje | Sep 12, 2024 | Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
East African states should invest in building and upgrading digital infrastructure to create a thriving digital future that benefits all its citizens. Investments should be prioritized in broadband networks and data centres to ensure access and connectivity. This call...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | Sep 11, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post, Policy Brief
The study offers five recommendations aimed at creating a fair, inclusive, and sustainable digital taxation landscape in Kenya: 1. Enhancing taxpayers’ trust through transparency in policy making. 2. Simplifying Digital Taxation for Efficiency and Compliance. 3....
