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 David Indeje | Feb 10, 2025 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
Since Kenya enacted its Data Protection Act in 2019, strides have been made in safeguarding personal data. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has been instrumental, in imposing penalties on violators and deterring future offenses. However,...
by David Indeje | Jan 29, 2025 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By Valarie Waswa Each year on January 28th, the world comes together to mark International Privacy Day, and Kenya is no exception. This year’s theme, “Safeguarding Personal Data to Spur Digital Transformation and Economic Development,” set the stage for an engaging...
by David Indeje | Jan 27, 2025 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
As we commemorate Data Privacy Day 2025, observed annually on 28th January, KICTANet reflects on how protecting personal data is essential for fostering trust in digital systems. By prioritizing privacy, we enable the secure adoption of technology, encourage...
by Nzambi Kakusu | Sep 30, 2024 | Access, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By Nzambi Kakusu Imagine being able to use intellectual property as collateral to access funding. Kenya’s Movable Property Security Rights Act (MPSR Act) of 2017 signals a cultural shift in the legal framework concerning the use of intellectual property (IP) as...
by David Indeje | Sep 12, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post, Privacy
By Valarie Waswa On September 4, 2024, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted a virtual talk on “Tech for Good: Feminist AI.” This event was aligned with the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD30) Global Dialogue on...
