A replica of the Huduma Namba card
July 11, 2023

Is The Huduma Namba Back?

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By John Walubengo Previously known as  ‘Huduma Namba’ under the then-President Uhuru administration, it seems this project is back. Even though the Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Mr Eliud Owallo  keeps
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IAWRT The International Association of Women in Radio & Televisio Al & JOURNALISM LIVE WEBINAR FRIDAY, 7 JULY,2023 12:30 PM GUEST SPEAKER JOHN WALUBENGO ICT Lecturer- Multi Media University Supported by APC MODERATOR GRACE GITHAIGA KICTANet www.iawrt.or.ke in IAWRT-Kenya
July 7, 2023

AI and Journalism: “any Convergence”?

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a prominent topic in technology discussions, with its impact reaching various industries, including journalism. In a recent webinar organized by the International Association of Women
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Grace Githaiga, KICTANet Convenor, Speaks at 15th edition of the Kenya IGF
July 7, 2023

Grace Githaiga, KICTANet Convenor, Speaks at 15th edition of the Kenya IGF

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On behalf of KICTANet, Welcome to the 15th edition of Kenya IGF. About KICTANet The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multistakeholder think tank for ICT policy and regulation. The
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Kenya E-citizen platform
June 30, 2023

Kenyan Government Launches 5,000 Services Online: What is Missing?

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By John Walubengo It was by all measures an impressive digital day for the Government of Kenya when President William Ruto moved from one ministerial stall to the other, showcasing
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( From L-R) ‘Gbenga Sesan, Paradigm Initiative, Mr. Bernd Lakemeie, GIZ Kenya, Ms Grace Githaiga, KICTANet, Dr Vincent Ngundi, CA, Mercy Ndegwa, META during the High (C-Level) Panel – The Internet We Want – Empowering All Kenyan People during the Kenya Internet Governance Forum held in Nairobi, Kenya.
June 26, 2023

What the Internet We Want Looks Like

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The 16th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) discussions revolved around cybersecurity, data trust and governance, digital divides and inclusion, human rights and freedom, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and the digital economy.
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Grace Githaiga is holding a microphone and standing behind a podium labelled Mercure Hotel.
June 22, 2023

The Road to the 16th Kenya Internet Governance Forum

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In partnership with industry stakeholders, this morning in Nairobi KICTANet convened the 16th Edition of the Kenya Internet Governance Forum. The Kenya Internet Governance Forum is an open and inclusive
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women sitting around a table with pens and papers. They are all laughing
June 22, 2023

Civic Tech for Women: A New Avenue of Inclusive Public Participation

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In Kenya, as in many other parts of the world, women have historically faced exclusion from decision-making processes. However, with the advent of technology, e-public participation has emerged as a
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A poster by KICTANet Titled Digital Divides and Inclusion. The Twitter space is happening on 15th June from 8pm to 9pm East African Time.
June 18, 2023

Digital Divides and Inclusion: How are Things?

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In an ideal scenario, where we are now living in a highly connected world, it is critical that the web be usable by everyone regardless of individual capabilities and disabilities.
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Man scrolling social media platforms on a smart phone
June 14, 2023

Data Divide—or is it Data Colonisation?

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By John Walubengo It has been slowly happening over the last twenty years, but developing countries haven’t been keen to notice. We do have what is currently called the ‘Data
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Data Protection act
June 13, 2023

Episode 6: The Future of Data Protection

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By Meshack Masibo For the past five episodes, we have been looking at the current issues touching on data protection such as data protection principles, the cost of compliance, cross-border
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Media stakeholders attending the 2nd African Media Convention in Lusaka
June 13, 2023

Media Convention: Tackling Misinformation, Preserving Press Freedom

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By Cecilia Maundu, Lusaka, Zambia. The Second Media Convention, which was held in collaboration with UNESCO, the African Union (AU), and the Southern African Editors’ Forum (SAEF), addressed the urgent
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Immaculate Kassait Kenya’s first Data Commissioner
June 8, 2023

How to Engage With Data Protection Authorities as an SME

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By Meshack Masibo Episode 5 of the Data Protection Podcast builds on the conversation we have been having in the past 4 episodes by introducing SMEs to the Office of
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