December 9, 2024
Reflections on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in Nairobi was a powerful gathering, celebrating progress and renewing commitments to inclusion. Leaders, advocates, stakeholders, and persons with disabilities discussed how Accessibility, Highlights
December 4, 2024
KICTANet Advocates for Digital Safety at AMWIK’s TFGBV Panel
By Valarie Waswa On November 25, 2024, KICTANet’s Legal Fellow and Gender Digital Rights Advocate, Valarie Waswa, participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Association of Media Women in child online protection, Gender, Highlights
December 3, 2024
KICTANet Champions Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities underscores the importance of promoting the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. This year’s theme of “amplifying the leadership of people with Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
December 2, 2024
16 Days of Activism: Addressing the Growing Threat of Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
By Cherie Oyier As we observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are confronted with the alarming rise of technology facilitated-gender-based violence (TFGBV). TFGBV, which disproportionately impacts Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
December 2, 2024
Digital ID: Rights Groups Rally Against Digital Surveillance in Kenya
By Valarie Waswa The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) hosted a National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) Convening on November 13-14, 2024, in Naivasha, Kenya. The convening focused on the Digital Economy, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
November 27, 2024
Kenya’s Digital Rights Under Scrutiny: Report
A new report by the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and KICTANet has shed light on the pressing issue of human rights in Kenya’s digital landscape. The report, submitted to Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
November 18, 2024
KICTANet Secures Funding to Empower Rural Kenyan Women Digitally
KICTANet is among ten awardees selected by the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) for their innovative solutions to tackling the gender digital divide. The ten awardees – eight Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
November 13, 2024
Protect Journalists, Safeguard Democracy, Harness AI Ethically
Journalists and whistleblowers are the backbone of a free and democratic society. They expose corruption, hold power to account, and inform the public. However, they face increasing threats and risks. Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
November 13, 2024
Kenya Takes a Leap Forward in Ethical AI with UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund
Kenya is poised to become a leader in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) thanks to the launch of the UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund. This collaborative initiative, spearheaded by the African Centre Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
November 9, 2024
Civil Society Statement on Kenya’s Telegram Shutdown
As civil society organizations and stakeholders in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector committed to Digital Rights and Internet Freedom, we are deeply concerned about the Kenyan government’s recent Access to information, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
November 9, 2024
KICTANet Embarks on Third Strategic Plan
KICTANet has initiated the development of its third strategic plan. This endeavour aims to chart a course for the organisation’s future, building upon its past successes and addressing emerging challenges Highlights, kictanet post
November 8, 2024
Telegram Access Blocked in Kenya
By Jacinta Wothaya Telegram is inaccessible to many internet users across Kenya, reigniting concerns over government-imposed restrictions that have repeatedly disrupted access to crucial digital services. This follows similar incidents Access to information, Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post