June 25, 2024
Statement: #RejectFinanceBill2024: Kenya’s Youth Erupt Online, Face Crackdown
The Kenyan protests against the Finance Bill, 2024 have been primarily driven by concerns over the rising cost of living and the perceived impact of new taxes proposed in the Access to information, Cyber Security, Cyber-bullying, Highlights, kictanet post
June 24, 2024
Joint Statement – A Call Against Internet Shutdowns in Kenya during June 2024 demonstrations
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY KICTANet, PARADIGM INITIATIVE, CIPESA, APC, AND INTERNET SOCIETY KENYA CHAPTER #KeepItOn – Preserving Digital Rights and Economic Prosperity: A Call Against Internet Shutdowns in Kenya during Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
June 24, 2024
#RejectFinanceBill2024 Trends: How Kenyan Youth Leveraged Social Media for Powerful Resistance
By John Walubengo In today’s interconnected world, digital tools have become essential for organizing social and political movements, but it seems the government of Kenya has not yet gotten the Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
June 19, 2024
KICTANet’s Stakeholder Dialogue: Women’s Inclusion for a Multi-stakeholder Digital Future
Introduction The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) in partnership with the Association of Progressive Communications (APC) are pleased to host an in-person, half-day thought leadership roundtable on 25th June 2024 Gender
June 19, 2024
Should KRA Bypass Privacy Laws to Collect Taxes?
By John Walubengo Kenyan lawmakers are debating the Finance Bill 2024 that would exempt the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from the Data Protection Act (2019). This means KRA could access Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
June 7, 2024
Kenya School of Internet Governance Inducts 9th Cohort
The Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG) held an online student induction program for its newly enrolled 9th cohort on Friday. The program, hosted on a webinar platform, welcomed students Highlights, KeSIG, kictanet post
June 7, 2024
KICTANet and Malaysia Hold Talks to Accelerate Digital Growth
KICTANet’s Board of Trustees held talks with high-ranking Malaysian officials, who paid a courtesy visit on Thursday. Led by Dr Grace Githaiga, the discussions with H.E. Ruzaimi Mohamad, High Commissioner Highlights, kictanet post
June 6, 2024
Kenya Navigates Digital Taxation: Balancing Growth and Revenue
By Linda Gichohi Kenya’s rapidly growing digital economy presents both challenges and opportunities for taxation. To address this, KICTANet hosted a roundtable, “Policy Discussion on Digital Taxation in Kenya,” bringing Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
June 5, 2024
Kenya Unveils National Emerging Technologies and AI Strategy Framework
By Linda Gichohi In today’s digital era where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing economies and transforming societies globally, Kenya is taking bold steps to position itself at the forefront of Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
June 4, 2024
Kenya to Transition from Digital Service Tax to Significant Economic Presence Tax
By John Walubengo Last week KICTANet dedicated and held one of its Thought Leadership Policy Discussion Series to the Finance Bill 2024, specifically regarding the digital tax aspects of it. Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
June 3, 2024
KeIGF 2024: Shaping Kenya’s Digital Future Together
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF), convened annually by KICTANet, is gearing up for its 17th edition. This year’s forum aligns with the global IGF theme, “Building our Multistakeholder Digital Highlights, KIGF ONLINE
May 31, 2024
Kenya: Free Press Key to Battling Climate Misinformation
By Namarome Cecile Walubengo The fight against climate change requires not only scientific understanding but also clear, accessible communication. This urgency was echoed at the World Press Freedom Day 2024 Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post