July 11, 2023
Is The Huduma Namba Back?
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 Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
July 7, 2023
AI and Journalism: “any Convergence”?
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 Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post
July 7, 2023
Grace Githaiga, KICTANet Convenor, Speaks at 15th edition of the Kenya IGF
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 Highlights, kictanet post, KIGF ONLINE
June 30, 2023
Kenyan Government Launches 5,000 Services Online: What is Missing?
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 Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
June 26, 2023
What the Internet We Want Looks Like
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. Highlights, IGF Reports
June 22, 2023
The Road to the 16th Kenya Internet Governance Forum
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 Highlights, IGF Reports
June 22, 2023
Civic Tech for Women: A New Avenue of Inclusive Public Participation
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 Accessibility, Highlights
June 18, 2023
Digital Divides and Inclusion: How are Things?
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. Accessibility, Highlights
June 14, 2023
Data Divide—or is it Data Colonisation?
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 Access, Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
June 13, 2023
Episode 6: The Future of Data Protection
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 Cyber Security, Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights, kictanet post
June 13, 2023
Media Convention: Tackling Misinformation, Preserving Press Freedom
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 Access to information, Digital Economy, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
June 8, 2023
How to Engage With Data Protection Authorities as an SME
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 Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy