January 16, 2020
Gendering Community Networks – Stockholm Internet Forum 2019
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida organized the Stockholm Internet Forum (SIF) in May 2019. The event’s theme was “Shrinking Democratic Space Online–mobilizing for a free, open and secure Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
January 13, 2020
Towards Equitable and Sustainable Community-Led Networks
Access to meaningful, reliable, secure and affordable internet is no longer a luxury but a basic human right. However, there still exists a digital divide, especially in rural, marginalized and Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
December 17, 2019
RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITY NETWORKS
Community Networks are built and operated by the community members of the Community Network play a critical role in building the community network infrastructure to be resilient and sustainable. During Access, Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
December 12, 2019
Strengthening the Community Networks Movement in Africa through Peer Learning Exchanges
As the community networks movement grows in Africa, communities continue to learn valuable lessons and gain in-depth knowledge of how we can drive digital inclusion in rural and urban underserved Access, Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
December 12, 2019
Beyond Access. Community Networks as a Solution to Gender-Based Digital Exclusions
Grassroots women are powerful agents of change and the backbone of our communities. They make valuable contributions to the economy and society. They are actively involved in activities such as Access, Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
December 10, 2019
KICTANet participates in the 14th Internet Governance Forum in Berlin, Germany
By Barrack Otieno. The Kenya ICT Action Network Participated in the 14th Internet Governance Forum in Berlin Germany. The Forum was hosted by the Government of Germany from 25 to Highlights, IGF Reports, kictanet post
December 9, 2019
KICTANET Participates in the Policy and Regulatory Initiative for a Digital Africa
By Barrack Otieno. The Kenya ICT Action Network has been participating in the Policy and Regulatory Initiative for a Digital AFRICA (PRIDA). PRIDA is a joint initiative of the Africa Highlights, kictanet post
December 7, 2019
Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable Fintech Ecosystem in Kenya
By Ali Hussein. A few weeks ago, KICTANet held a #Fintech Stakeholders breakfast, sponsored by Huawei. We discussed the state of the Fintech industry and the way forward. We release Highlights, kictanet post
November 28, 2019
Using solar energy for community networks
The 4th Community Networks (CN) summit in Africa was hosted by Internet Society (ISOC) and the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) at the University of Dodoma-Tanzania. The sessions were focused Access, Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
November 25, 2019
East African Internet Governance Forum 2019, Taking Stock
By Barrack Otieno. The 7th East African Internet Governance Forum took place from 17th to 18th October 2019. The theme of the forum was “Achieving Digital Inclusion in East Africa”. The Highlights, IGF Reports, kictanet post
October 29, 2019
Is Data Justice a SMART goal?
By Mildred Achoch. The British Institute of Eastern Africa held an event in October 2019 titled “Data Justice, an agenda worth pursuing in Kenya?” In “A Structural Model and Manifesto Access to information, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
October 15, 2019
Your Tweet, My Right. Can a Public Figure block you from Accessing their Tweets?
By Tevin Mwenda Gitonga. Access to information is a crucial pillar in any democratic society. The citizens of a country deserve to know what is happening in their country and Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post