by Neema Mujesia | Feb 26, 2025 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) is a growing crisis in Africa, with a significant percentage of women and marginalized groups experiencing harassment, cyberstalking, and other forms of digital abuse. According to a 2021 report by the Web Foundation, 38% of women...
by Neema Mujesia | Feb 25, 2025 | Access, Access to information, Digital Resilience, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
In recent years, the adoption of digital identity systems has surged globally. As of 2024, over 2.05 billion digital identities have been issued worldwide, with more than 100 digital ID networks in operation. This rapid expansion is reflected in the market’s...
by Neema Mujesia | Feb 24, 2025 | Access, Access to information, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet, kictanet post
Taiwan’s path to democracy has been marked by decades of struggle, from 37 years of martial law to political prosecutions and digital threats from authoritarian regimes. As a technologically advanced society, Taiwan has faced cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns,...
by Neema Mujesia | Feb 17, 2025 | Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
This week, guided by our core pillars, we focused on key initiatives that underscore the critical intersection of digital policy, online safety, and climate justice. Our efforts centered on fostering informed discussions, combating misinformation, and promoting a...
by Neema Mujesia | Feb 12, 2025 | Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet, kictanet post, Privacy
By Neema Mujesia, The Rise of Disinformation and Extremism Disinformation has emerged as a pervasive challenge in today’s digital ecosystem, fueling mistrust, societal polarization, and, in extreme cases, radicalization. According to the upcoming 2024 CHRIPS...
by Neema Mujesia | Feb 6, 2025 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
In Kenya, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) has become a growing concern, particularly with the widespread adoption of digital platforms. Women, girls, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are disproportionately targeted with cyber harassment,...
