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Why Data Governance is Crucial for Public Sector Success

by David Indeje | Aug 15, 2024 | Access to information, Digital Accessibility, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post

By John Walubengo Imagine visiting a new city that has no map, has street signs missing, roads changing names without notice, and there is no one to guide you. I suppose that would be very scary and chaotic. That’s exactly how navigating the data landscape within a...

Disability Data: How and why it’s important

by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Jul 21, 2024 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post

Accurate and comprehensive data on Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is fundamental for effective advocacy, program development, and policy formulation. The significance of this data lies in its ability to provide insights into the specific needs of PwDs, facilitate...

Driving and Deafness: Any Role for Assistive Technology?

by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Jun 4, 2024 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post

The World Assistive Technology Day reminds me of a heated debate we had Last week with the deaf community. This was during one of the sessions of the weeklong training workshop organised by KICTANet in collaboration with the Communications Authority (CA). The theme...

Part 3: How Community Networks Foster Disability Inclusion in Kenya

by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Apr 24, 2024 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post

Community Networks (CNs) are powerful tools for reaching out to and connecting with communities at the grassroots level. They operate within the community’s norms and ways of life, better equipping them to ensure Disability, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The...

Part 2: Beyond Buzzwords: Unveiling True Inclusion in Society and Community Networks

by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Apr 23, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Networks, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post

Calls for inclusion are becoming louder, but do we understand what it is to be inclusive – in society and within the community networks? What is Inclusion? Inclusion is the sense of belonging, of being welcomed, respected, and valued within a given space. It is...

Part 1: Bridging the Digital Divide: Community Networks for Disability Inclusion

by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Apr 18, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Networks, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post

Have you ever stopped to think about how technology is changing the lives of persons with disabilities? Before we get into that, it would be great to let you know that this series of educative blogs leads to why we need accessibility and inclusion in community...