February 3, 2025
Tracking Online Gender-Based Violence in Africa: AI Trolling Dominates Week 1
Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) is a growing global crisis, with its prevalence rising sharply across Africa. While much of the reporting and research on OGBV focuses on high-profile individuals such Gender, Highlights
January 30, 2025
UK Government, KICTANet Empowers Mandera with 150 Computers for Digital Inclusion
The UK Government, handed over 150 computers to the leadership of Mandera to be distributed throughout the county to help empower the youth, women, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior Access, Accessibility, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
January 29, 2025
Celebrating Data Privacy: Insights from the Annual Privacy Day Conference 2025
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 Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
January 29, 2025
Kenya Emerges as a Leader in Responsible AI Development
Kenya is emerging as a leader in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) development. This vision emphasizes a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach to harnessing technological potential while addressing potential risks. Its strategic initiatives Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet post
January 28, 2025
Shaping the Future of AI in Kenya
By, Neema Mujesia On January 28, 2025, we convened a two-day Workshop on the Kenya AI Statement of Principles in Nairobi attended by at least 100 stakeholders drawn from different Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet post
January 28, 2025
KeNIC increases domain registration and transfer fees.
The Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) announced a price increase for .KE domains, effective February 3, 2025. This comes at a time when the total number of .KE domain registrations Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
January 27, 2025
KICTANet Celebrates Data Privacy Day 2025 : Safeguarding Personal Data to Spur Digital Transformation & Economic Development
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, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
January 23, 2025
Kenya: Urgent Call for Stronger Digital Rights Coalitions
Dr Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, emphasizes the urgent need for stronger digital rights coalitions in Kenya, asserting that collective action is crucial for navigating the evolving digital landscape. “The Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
January 16, 2025
Digital Divide in Kenya: ICT Access and Usage Data Reveals Disparities
The 2023/24 Kenya Housing Survey reveals significant disparities in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) access across Kenyan counties. Computer Access Computer usage is significantly higher in urban areas (20.9%) compared Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
January 8, 2025
From Fact-Checking to Community Notes: Analyzing Meta’s New Decision and Its Likely Geopolitical Implications
By Cherie Oyier Meta’s decision to replace its fact-checking program with a “Community Notes” system has sparked significant debate. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues this shift is a return to foundational Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
December 19, 2024
Towards an Inclusive Digital Future: KSB Empowers Persons with Visual Impairments in Busia
The Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is equipping persons with visual impairments with essential computer skills. In Busia County, participants are gaining hands-on experience with keyboards, screen readers, and Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
December 18, 2024
Embracing Disability Digital Inclusion: A Collective Journey
The conversation surrounding disability digital inclusion and accessibility is not just one for those who identify as disabled; it is a call to action for everyone. Whose fight is this, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, IGF Reports, kictanet post