May 30, 2024
Building Digital Trust: The Power of International Standards
By Dr Grace Githaiga The Einstein Forum in partnership with the WSIS+20 FORUM organised the Einstein Roundtable High-end Thinker Roundtable in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 29th, 2024. The discussion topic was “Digital Trust in Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
May 29, 2024
Kenya’s Digital Tax Tightrope: Balancing Revenue with Growth
In an increasingly digitized world, the taxation landscape is undergoing significant transformation. The digitization of Kenya’s economy has introduced digital taxation through the Finance Act 2020, with a tax rate Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
May 27, 2024
Digital Inclusion for All Requires A Deliberate Mind Shift
“To speak around digital inclusion,” as some experts say, “requires a deliberate mind shift.” Today, Kenya is demonstrating this very shift with its commitment to creating a more inclusive digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
May 22, 2024
Why Digital Rights in Africa Is A Fight for Freedom
Digital rights are under threat in Africa due to a combination of historical, social, economic, and political factors. Activists are fighting for reforms to ensure free speech and access to information online. This was Digital Resilience, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
May 17, 2024
Kenya’s Balancing Act: Securing Citizens While Protecting Privacy
By Cherie Oyier What is surveillance? Surveillance is the systematic monitoring of people, activities, places and behaviours. At the core of surveillance is the need to collect information that is used for different purposes Cyber Security, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
May 17, 2024
Unlocking the Future of Data Governance: Insights from the NADPA-RAPDP Conference
By Linda Gichohi “Privacy is not an option, and it shouldn’t be the price we accept for just getting on the internet.” – Gary Kovacs In the vast expanse of the digital landscape, where information Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
May 16, 2024
Exploring Collective Action and Digital Inclusion: KICTANet at APC Community Gathering In Thailand
From May 14th to 17th, 2024, KICTANet had the privilege of participating in the APC (Association for Progressive Communications) community gathering in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This annual event served as Access, Community Networks, Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
May 13, 2024
Decoding Social Media: The Impact of Algorithms on Our Daily Lives
By John Walubengo In the digital age, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok are not just tools for communication; they have become pivotal arenas for social interaction, information Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
May 9, 2024
Kenya on the verge of the EU Adequacy Decision
By John Walubengo The Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA—RADPD) conference brought together over 30 African data commissioners in charge of regulating the personal data space in their respective Cyber Security, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
May 8, 2024
New Report Identifies Achievements, Challenges and Recommendations to Enhance Data Protection in Kenya
This year, Kenya celebrates five years since the enactment of the Data Protection Act (DPA), including establishing the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), a comprehensive privacy and data Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
May 8, 2024
Which way NetMundial: From 2014-2024
From 2014 to 2024, the debate over Internet governance and digital policy processes peaked in São Paulo, Brazil, where the NETmundial+10 Multistakeholder Statement emerged. Wherein stakeholders underlined the need for international Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
May 6, 2024
Kenya’s Path to AI: Launch of Kenya’s National AI Strategy Development Process
By Linda Gichohi On April 8, 2024, Kenya marked a significant step towards integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its future. The Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, in collaboration with Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post