February 10, 2024
#KeepItOn in times of war: Sudan’s communications shutdown must be reversed urgently
We, the undersigned organizations and members of the #KeepItOn coalition — a global network of over 300 human rights organizations from 105 countries working to end internet shutdowns — urge the Access to information, Highlights, Human Rights
February 8, 2024
KICTANet Champions Strategic ICT Investments in Kenya’s 2024/25 Budget
By Linda Gichohi KICTANet participated in the Institute of Economic Affairs’ Open Pre-Budget Hearing on 30th January 2024 to advocate for strategic ICT sector investments in Kenya’s budget for the fiscal Cyber Security, Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights, kictanet post
February 8, 2024
Kenyan Security Measures Eroding Civic Space, New Research Finds
Kenyan researchers have unveiled a damning reports exposing the detrimental impact of the government’s national security and counterterrorism measures on the country’s civic space. The multi-part research, conducted by ARTICLE Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
February 5, 2024
Kenya’s Digital ID Stalled: Learning from Past Mistakes or Repeating Them?
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 Digital Economy, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
January 25, 2024
Beyond Access – Maximizing the Benefits of Digital Connectivity
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 Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
January 24, 2024
Civil Society Groups Raise Concerns Over Proposed UN Cybercrime Convention
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 Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post
January 24, 2024
Accessibility 101: Guidelines for Organisational Compliance
Accessibility refers to making digital content functional for all users, including those using assistive technologies like screen readers. The goal is to eliminate obstacles and ensure anyone can receive and Accessibility, Highlights
January 23, 2024
Do Data Protection Laws Restrain AI Development?
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, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
January 19, 2024
Kenya: Women Leaders Sound Alarm on Femicide Surge, Demanding Action
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 Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
January 19, 2024
Story 3: Behind the Newsfeed: The Chilling Tale of a Journalist Hunted by Her Own Story
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, Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
January 19, 2024
The Price of Visibility: A Queer Activist’s Battle with Online Trolls
By Maryanne W. Waweru 29-year-old Scarlet—her preferred name—is a queer woman based in Nairobi. A passionate social media user, she uses different platforms to express herself, network, earn an income, Gender
January 19, 2024
Story 2: Hated, but Unafraid: Living with HIV in the Age of Online Hate
By Maryanne W. Waweru When Doreen Moraa Moracha went public with her journey as a young woman living with HIV in 2015, she committed herself to creating awareness and spreading Gender, Highlights