February 27, 2025
Harmonizing Data Governance in Africa: Key to Regional Integration
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 Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
February 26, 2025
Critical Infrastructure Under Siege – Nairobi’s Governance Failure
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 Accessibility, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
February 26, 2025
OGBV Mapping in Africa: Data-Driven Insights and Solutions by KICTANet
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 Gender
February 18, 2025
UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund: Scaling for Impact
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 Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet post
February 17, 2025
Road to The Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2025: Call for Topics
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual multistakeholder platform that brings together diverse groups to discuss ICT and Internet policy issues. While the forum generates soft policy outcomes, Highlights, KIGF 2025
February 17, 2025
KICTANet Advocates for Digital Rights at UN UPR Pre-Session in Geneva
By Cherie Oyier KICTANet will be participating in the 49th Pre-Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva, Switzerland between the 18th and 21st of February, 2025. Kenya’s human Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
February 14, 2025
Cyberbullying and Online Safety: KICTANet on NTV’s Fixing the Nation
In today’s digital age, online spaces have become a new frontier for gender-based violence. Cyberbullying and Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) are increasingly prevalent, posing significant threats, particularly to women and Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
February 13, 2025
World Radio Day: Bridging Digital Policy and Climate Justice
World Radio Day 2025, themed “Radio and Climate Change,” presents a crucial opportunity for reflection. KICTANet recognises the role of radio in disseminating information and fostering public dialogue on this Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
February 12, 2025
Safer Internet Day: A Call for Shared Responsibility
Internet safety has been one of the cornerstones of KICTANet’s work of advocating for a productive and inclusive digital space. It promotes digital equality and ensures the active participation of child online protection, Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
February 11, 2025
Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2025: Together for a Better Online World
By Valarie Waswa As we embrace the digital age, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering endless opportunities for learning, connection, and growth. However, with Access to information, child online protectio, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
February 10, 2025
Balancing Innovation and Data Sovereignty in Kenya
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 Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
February 6, 2025
Kenya Sets Stage for AI Leadership with Landmark AI Convening
By Dr. George Musumba The AI Statement of Principles and Africa AI Convening, held in Nairobi from January 28-29, 2025, marked a significant milestone in Kenya’s pursuit of AI leadership. Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet post