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Grace Githaiga, KICTANet Convenor, Speaks at 15th edition of the Kenya IGF
On behalf of KICTANet, Welcome to the 15th edition of Kenya IGF. About KICTANet The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multistakeholder think tank for ICT policy and regulation. The network acts as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector and is guided by four...
Kenyan Government Launches 5,000 Services Online: What is Missing?
By John Walubengo It was by all measures an impressive digital day for the Government of Kenya when President William Ruto moved from one ministerial stall to the other, showcasing various government services that had gone online on the portal dubbed eCitizen. Each...
Kenya’s Internet Governance Journey: Navigating Challenges and Driving Digital Transformation.
By Neema Mujesia According to the digital economy Stastica Market Forum: - The revenue share of eCommerce-Electronics & Media amounts to 30.1% in 2021. - The Internet penetration in Kenya is forecast to amount to 58.8% in 2026. - The mobile phone subscriptions per...
What the Internet We Want Looks Like
The 16th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) discussions revolved around cybersecurity, data trust and governance, digital divides and inclusion, human rights and freedom, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and the digital economy. In his opening speech at...
2023 Kenya Internet Governance Forum Takes Place in Nairobi
By John Walubengo The 2023 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF), now in its 16th edition, closed on a high note when the Principal Secretary in charge of ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui graced the occasion and joined an esteemed panel in an...
Kenya IGF Week: The Voice of the Youth on Data Privacy
Youths are the most users of internet platforms and services. They are an integral part of the innovation and consumption of digital services. But where are their voices? Who hears their cries on data privacy, online security and the impacts of emerging technologies?...
The Road to the 16th Kenya Internet Governance Forum
In partnership with industry stakeholders, this morning in Nairobi KICTANet convened the 16th Edition of the Kenya Internet Governance Forum. The Kenya Internet Governance Forum is an open and inclusive multistakeholder forum that annually brings together over 250...
Civic Tech for Women: A New Avenue of Inclusive Public Participation
In Kenya, as in many other parts of the world, women have historically faced exclusion from decision-making processes. However, with the advent of technology, e-public participation has emerged as a powerful tool to empower women, enabling them to contribute to...
Digital Divides and Inclusion: How are Things?
There are people and organizations somewhere who have their digital inclusion efforts right, and we can learn from them. Who are they?
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.