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Empowering Kenya’s Digital Future: A Call to Vigilance in Cybersecurity
Empowering Kenya’s Digital Future: A Call to Vigilance in Cybersecurity” is an insightful article by Neema Mujesia, Communications Personnel at KICTANet, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive cybersecurity awareness in Kenya. The article discusses the rise in cybercrime, the role of emerging technologies like IoT and AI in shaping the security landscape, and the collective responsibility of individuals and organizations in ensuring online safety. It emphasizes the importance of strong passwords and staying informed about the latest threats. The article also acknowledges the efforts of KICTANet in driving awareness and advocacy in cybersecurity.
Kenya’s Digital Health Act: A Leap Forward in Data Governance
The Digital Health Act, one of four health-related bills recently signed into law in Kenya, sets a new standard for data governance. It establishes an Integrated Health Information System to manage health data, promoting interoperability among various health sector actors. The Act also creates a Digital Health Agency to oversee the system and address data governance concerns.
Worldcoin’s Blockchain Project Faces Scrutiny in Kenya
The parliamentary adhoc Committee investigates Worldcoin’s blockchain project in Kenya, addressing concerns about data privacy, cryptocurrency regulation, and the safety of the iris scanning machine, the Orb.
You vs AI: The Right to be Humanly Imperfect
AI, though a powerful tool, still remains a tool. A machine. A device that makes work easier. There is no instance that it will surpass humanity. Rather it will always be a servant. A very powerful helper.
Welcome to the IGF 2023: It just Begun
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2023 has arrived, and the air is full of excitement. This annual event celebrates all things related to Internet Governance, digitality, and the limitless possibilities that the Internet offers. This year’s IGF is hosted in Kyoto by...
Data Protection Commission Imposes Penalties for Privacy Violations
Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commission enforces significant fines on three entities for data privacy violations, marking a shift in the enforcement of the 2019 Data Protection Act.
#FIFAfrica 2023: The Internet Freedom We Want for Africa
Policies and legal frameworks are the ladders we need to enjoy full freedom of the Internet and the digital space, and the foundation of it is accurate and well-secured data. It is also paramount that the laws we so much need are bucked up by evidence-based research data and a clear understanding of their expected impacts or outcomes.
#FIFAfrica23: Temperature Check on the State of Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
One undeniable benefit of technology is the ability to open opportunities to participate more actively in society. Access to information, education, medical care, business opportunities, and so on is better for people who can access technology. There have been...
Understanding Digital Signatures: A Leap Towards Secure Online Transactions
Explore the concept of digital signatures, their benefits, and how they enhance the security of online transactions.
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
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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.
Featured publications
Featured publications
KICTANet 2022 Annual Report
UNESCO ROAM-X Indicators
Licensing Framework for Community Networks
Kenya Policy Brief on Internet Shutdowns
Kenya IGF Report 2023
KICTANet Quarterly Spotlight Report January - March 2023