by David Indeje | Feb 27, 2025 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
Greater regional cooperation and a renewed commitment to establishing robust data governance frameworks that support sustainable development and protect digital rights across the East African Community are needed. This was the clarion call at the sidelines of the East...
by David Indeje | Feb 26, 2025 | Accessibility, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
The dispute between Nairobi City County (NCCG) and utility company Kenya Power is a stark illustration of the fragility of critical infrastructure in Kenya, laid bare by governance failures and a blatant disregard for the rule of law. What began as a financial dispute...
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 David Indeje | Feb 18, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet post
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) convened a meeting on Tuesday to review the UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund, launched in November 2024. This initiative, part of the UK Digital Access Program, aims to foster AI innovation and collaboration, focusing on AI...
