February 12, 2025
Safer Internet Day: A Call for Shared Responsibility
Internet safety has been one of the cornerstones of KICTANet’s work of advocating for a productive and inclusive digital space. It promotes digital equality and ensures the active participation of child online protection, Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
February 11, 2025
Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2025: Together for a Better Online World
By Valarie Waswa As we embrace the digital age, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering endless opportunities for learning, connection, and growth. However, with Access to information, child online protectio, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
February 10, 2025
Balancing Innovation and Data Sovereignty in Kenya
Since Kenya enacted its Data Protection Act in 2019, strides have been made in safeguarding personal data. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has been instrumental, in imposing Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
February 6, 2025
Kenya Sets Stage for AI Leadership with Landmark AI Convening
By Dr. George Musumba The AI Statement of Principles and Africa AI Convening, held in Nairobi from January 28-29, 2025, marked a significant milestone in Kenya’s pursuit of AI leadership. Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet post
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