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Bridging the Gender Gap in Cybersecurity: An Afro-Feminist Perspective
By Cherie Oyier Yes, cybersecurity is gendered, just like so many other aspects of life! While the gender aspect has been dismissed and ignored in cybersecurity discussions for a long time, it has become apparent that structural and social norms affect the place of...
Kenya’s ICT trends for 2024: AI, Cybersecurity, Crypto
How will AI, cybersecurity, data privacy, blockchain, and cryptocurrency shape Kenya’s ICT landscape in 2024? Read our blog to find out.
Unmasking the Dark Side of Online Dating: Protecting Yourself from Danger and Finding Love Safely
Love or danger? Kenya’s online dating scene comes under scrutiny as cases of violence and scams escalate. Learn vital safety tips and navigate the digital maze with confidence!
2023 ICT Year in Review: AI, Cybersecurity, and Blockchain Trends
A summary of the major events and developments in the global and local ICT landscape in 2023, covering topics such as generative AI, AI regulation, cybercrime, data privacy, and blockchain technology.
#16DaysofActivism Dialogue: ASAL Women Find Their Voice
By Linda Gichohi As part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, the Embassy of the Slovak Republic and Epuka Ugaidi organised a high-level dialogue on “Bridging Voices for ASAL Women." I was privileged to represent KICTANet in this crucial exchange, along with a diverse...
KICTANet Annual Report 2022: Building a Platform for People-Centered ICT Development
KICTANet, a multi-stakeholder platform for ICT policy and regulation, celebrates its 17th year as Kenya's leading voice for inclusive and human-centric technology. Born from a loose network of passionate individuals, KICTANet has evolved into a robust institution for...
Empowering Voices: Insights from Women Leaders on Online-Gender Based Violence
By Linda Gichohi KICTANet, in partnership with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), hosted a compelling Twitter (X) Space session spotlighting women politicians, leaders, and influencers. This event, held as part of the #16daysofactivism campaign,...
Advancing the Fight Against Technology-Facilitated Violence in Kenya
KICTANet’s “Unmasking the Trolls” report highlights online gender-based violence in Kenya and offers legal and policy recommendations for addressing the issue. KICTANet played a crucial role in shaping the future of combating technology-facilitated violence in Kenya at a recent event organized by Equality Now to address tech-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse.
KICTANet Commemorates International Human Rights Day: Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All in the Digital Age
Today, 10 December 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which is commemorated globally as the International Human Rights Day. The theme this year is freedom, equality and justice for all. As KICTANet we recognise the...
KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for ICT policy and regulation. The Think Tank is a catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, Research, and Stakeholder Engagement.
KICTANet’s mission is to promote an enabling environment in the ICT sector that is robust, open, accessible, and rights-based through multistakeholder approaches.
During the 2022 – 2024 strategic period, KICTANet has prioritised the promotion of effective multistakeholder participation; an enabling legal, policy and regulatory environment; building capacities and empowered communities; and institutional strengthening. KICTANet’s guiding philosophy encourages synergies in ICT policy-related activities and initiatives. As such, the network provides mechanisms and a framework for continuing cooperation, engagement and collaboration in ICT matters among industry, technical community, academia, media, development partners, civil society and government.
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Strategic Priority.
- Convening power. To strengthen and promote engagement, collaboration and relationships with relevant stakeholders (state, business and non-state actors).
- Promoting an enabling environment. To catalyse policy, legislative and regulatory reforms in the ICT sector.
- Building capacities and empowered communities. To build the capacity of the stakeholders across government, business society and civil society and the citizens.
- Institutional strengthening.
The report outlines the work undertaken in between 2007 and 2016 which is underpinned by crowd sourcing and community engagement
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FACTS AND FIGURES
Achievement of the Network over the Years
Publications
Thought Leadership Forums
Persons trained
Policy Interventions
Conversations in KICTANET listserv
Active listers contributing often
Different conversation threads
Impressions on ICT policy discussions
Our Pillars
KICTANet’s organisational strategy:
Policy Advocacy
Capacity building
Research
Stakeholder engagement
We facilitate stakeholder engagement through collaborative initiatives in face-to-face Town Hall meetings, and in the KICTANet?s interactive mailing list where multiple stakeholders engage regularly on ICT policy issues.