by David Indeje | Apr 3, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
The preliminary program and stakeholder consultation survey for NETmundial+10 have been released. The NETmundial+10 conference will be held on 29 – 30 April 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in São Paulo, Brazil. The first NETmundial meeting, also held in Brazil in...
by Neema Mujesia | Mar 27, 2024 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
KICTANet, in collaboration with the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation (SAIDC), successfully concluded a workshop on “Privacy and Cyber Hygiene for Vulnerable and At-Risk Groups.” The workshop aimed to raise awareness and equip women,...
by David Indeje | Mar 27, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
In September 2023, the Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Mr Eliud Owalo, initiated the Working Group on ‘ICT Sectoral Reforms in Legal and Policy Framework’, recognising the critical need for growth and innovation in Kenya’s Information, Communications, and...
by David Indeje | Mar 26, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By John Walubengo ABUJA, Nigeria: In a ruling that has sparked debate over privacy rights and data protection, the Federal High Court of Nigeria, on April 19, 2023, sided with True Software Scandinavia AB, the creators of the TrueCaller app, and the National...
by Victor K | Mar 19, 2024 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
On 21 July 2023, Joshua Otieno Ayika, an advocate, was arrested after posting a tweet on his X handle @Ayika_joshua, which stated as follows: “I am not a prophet, neither am I a soothsayer, but get it from me, in between Wednesday – Friday next week, we...
by Neema Mujesia | Mar 18, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
KICTANet hosted Sir Nick Clegg, President for Global Affairs at Meta, on Monday in Nairobi for its quarterly Thought Leadership Series. Centered around the theme of ‘Fostering Collaboration,’ the meeting brought together industry experts to foster dialogue...