by David Indeje | Feb 5, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo The 2019 KE Blockchain and AI report had digital ID as one of its key recommendations. Having a unique digital ID per citizen or resident is an important clog in the digital economy ecosystem. It increases trust online and improves service delivery,...
by Catherine Kyalo | Jan 25, 2024 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
Even though there have been several definitions or listings of enablers to meaningful internet connectivity, which captures the overall essence of meaningfulness in digital access, the true definition of meaningful access remains contextual to users. According to ITU...
by David Indeje | Jan 24, 2024 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post
KICTANet together with a coalition of civil society groups and individual experts, has expressed concerns over the proposed United Nations Cybercrime Convention, urging states to narrow its scope and strengthen human rights safeguards. Jointly, we argue that the...
by David Indeje | Jan 23, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By John Walubengo This week being International Data Protection Week, it is perhaps timely to explore the big debate about whether data protection laws curtail AI developments. At face value, one gets the feeling that, indeed, that may be the case. There are several...
by Neema Mujesia | Jan 19, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
In a display of solidarity and concern, a group of women leaders in Kenya called for immediate action against the escalating tide of femicide cases. Led by the Women’s Rights Advisor to the President, Harriet Chiggai, and National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys...
by David Indeje | Jan 19, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
By Maryanne W. Waweru Mary Mwendwa is an award-winning investigative journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. With a career spanning over 18 years, Mary’s work has been published in various local, regional, and international traditional media outlets. With the rising age...
