May 6, 2024
Gendered Disinformation: A Threat to Women’s Digital Rights
By Cherie Oyier The 2024 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) addressed a critical issue: gendered disinformation. This harmful tactic silences women online and restricts their digital rights. KICTANet’s Cherie Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
May 1, 2024
Community Networks: Lessons on Inclusion From Kenya, Uganda and Ghana
Community networks and other community-led initiatives across Africa are playing an important role in connecting underserved rural communities to the Internet. However, as highlighted in a recent panel discussion hosted Accessibility, Community Networks, Highlights
April 30, 2024
Africa Left Behind: Lack of Local Data Hinders AI Effectiveness
By John Walubengo As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform global industries, a significant oversight in its development still needs to be made aware of the underrepresentation of African datasets Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
April 29, 2024
Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019) – 5th Anniversary Evaluation & Future Pathways!
As Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019) approaches its fifth anniversary, KICTANet would like your insights to assess its effectiveness and guide future advancements. Join the online discussion on the KICTANet Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
April 25, 2024
Bridging the Digital Divide: How Kenya Can Empower Girls in ICT
By Cherie Oyier International Girls ICT Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of April every year. This day is set aside by the United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Access to information, Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
April 23, 2024
Advancing National Cohesion: Recommendations for NCIC 2023 Bill Amendments
By Linda Gichohi “Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be.” – Khalil Gibran. Amidst a gathering of distinguished minds, representatives from the National Coalition Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
April 23, 2024
Part 2: Beyond Buzzwords: Unveiling True Inclusion in Society and Community Networks
Calls for inclusion are becoming louder, but do we understand what it is to be inclusive – in society and within the community networks? What is Inclusion? Inclusion is the Accessibility, Community Networks, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
April 16, 2024
AI biases: what they are and how to mitigate them
By John Walubengo As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly infiltrates diverse sectors—healthcare, judiciary, agriculture, media, employment, and others—it’s essential to recognise and address AI bias. AI bias is a phenomenon where Cyber Security, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
April 15, 2024
Kenya School of Internet Governance Applications Open for 9th Edition
KICTANet is now accepting applications for the 9th Edition of the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG) 2024. The KeSIG program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to actively Highlights, KeSIG, kictanet post
April 11, 2024
Regulating Digital Markets: Beyond Traditional Rules
By John Walubengo In the ever-evolving landscape of global commerce, the rise of digital platforms such as Google, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and others has introduced a new market competition paradigm Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
April 6, 2024
KICTANet Pays Courtesy Visit to The Communications Authority
KICTANet paid a courtesy visit to the Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya to introduce the organisation and discuss potential areas of collaboration in 2024. The KICTANet team, led by its Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
April 3, 2024
Fertilizer Distribution Scandals: Can We Prototype a Blockchain System?
By John Walubengo The ongoing scandal around fake fertilizers being distributed to farmers has embarrassed the government. Initially, the government was in denial, blaming unscrupulous suppliers. After the Africa Uncensored Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post