February 14, 2023
Why You Should Contribute to Shaping the Global Digital Compact
The United Nations Our Common Agenda aims to strengthen and accelerate the implementation of multilateral agreements – particularly the 2030 Agenda – and make a tangible difference in people’s lives. Digital technologies Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
February 14, 2023
Impairments vs Barriers: Disability Defined
By Nicodemus Nyakundi Sightsavers, a charity organisation promoting and supporting the social inclusion of blind children and adults, organised a training on Inclusive Education (IE) in early February. This training Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
February 14, 2023
Is ICT Infrastructure Hogging All The Attention?
By John Walubengo The Kenya Kwanza Manifesto aka ‘The Plan, ’ states on information and communications technology (ICTs) as follows: [Provide] Universal broadband availability throughout the country within five years. We shall Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
February 12, 2023
M-Pesa Fixes Wrong Agent Withdrawals with the Latest Feature
By Florence Awino We were in Diani, Kwale County, trying to pay for some dresses in a gift shop that did not accept M-PESA payments. We had only two options; to Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
February 7, 2023
Fake Academic Certificates: How to Deal With Them
By John Walubengo Kenya’s 2022 Elections witnessed a fair share of educational certificates saga. Having a university degree was a prerequisite to being a candidate for some of the top seats 2022elections, Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
February 6, 2023
What is Inclusivity in ICT?
By Nicodemus Nyakundi The Kenyan government initiated the rollout and implementation of internet infrastructure to serve the unserved and underserved, promote ICT access equity, and narrow the digital divide. Currently, Accessibility, Highlights
February 6, 2023
Kenya’s Digital Transformation: e-Governance Curriculum Development Launched
By Tabitha Wangechi Kenya is taking significant steps towards enhancing digital transformation and e-governance in the country and Africa. One key initiative in this direction is the Training of Trainers Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
January 31, 2023
Towards Efficient and Effective Universal Service and Access Funds in Africa
Universal service is one of the core mandates of telecommunications regulators and governments. It is anchored on three principles: access, affordability, and availability. To achieve this, approaches such as market-based Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
January 30, 2023
Presidential Order: -Digital Identity by The End of 2023
By John Walubengo The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner ran a successful international data protection week, January 26–27, 2023, that culminated in the International Data Protection Day graced by Dr. William Samoei Human Rights
January 28, 2023
Gender and the Machines
Everyone working in technology, digital rights, and Internet Governance can attest to how fast-moving the space is. This is because technology moves so fast, now is the time to talk GIZ women, Highlights
January 25, 2023
KICTANet hosts a Roundtable Meeting on Gender and Data: The Role of ODPC in Women’s Data Protection
By Neema Mujesia KICTANet, with support from GIZ has been implementing a project to strengthen women’s online safety and data protection. As part of the project, KICTANet hosted a roundtable Gender, GIZ women, Highlights, kictanet post
January 23, 2023
Guest Post: Validity of Age Verification in the Era of Data Protection
By Maria Nambuya Age verification is a controversial subject regarding data privacy since it has attracted significant debate, particularly involving children or minors. The main concern is who will ensure Cyber Security, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post