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Digitalisation and Climate Change: Connecting the Two Agendas for a Just Climate Transition
As the world confronts the pressing challenges of climate change, digitalization presents both opportunities and obstacles, particularly for low- and middle-income countries like Kenya. This new study explores the critical intersection of digitalization and climate...
Strengthening Civil Society Voices in Internet Governance Processes
As part of the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) project co-funded by the European Union, we are conducting a comprehensive mapping and baseline study on civil society organisations' engagement in multilateral and multistakeholder internet...
Celebrating 21 Years of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
This October, learn about the importance of cybersecurity and discover simple steps to protect yourself from data threats and cybercrime. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SecureOurWorld
Proposal to Block Websites and Applications Threatens Kenya’s Digital Ecosystem
Kenya’s proposed cybercrime amendments are a threat to internet freedom and democratic governance. The bill grants the government broad powers to block websites and applications, potentially leading to censorship and surveillance. This analysis explores the potential consequences and calls for the withdrawal of these harmful provisions.
Safeguarding Women Online: Addressing TFGBV in Kenya.
By Cherie Oyier The internet plays a crucial role in enabling citizens to exercise their rights and freedoms, as well as improve their socioeconomic standing. However, data from 2023's "Unmasking The Trolls: Research on Online Gender-Based Violence in Kenya" report...
East African Countries Urged to Harmonize Tech Policies for Digital Transformation
The 11th East African Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) concluded with a call for East African countries to harmonize tech policies for digital transformation. The forum highlighted the need for collaboration on data protection, AI regulation, and internet access to address the region’s digital divide.
The Future of Financing: IP as Collateral in Kenya’s Economic Landscape
Kenya’s MPSR Act allows IP to be used as collateral for loans. However, challenges in IP valuation persist. KICTANet advocates for policies that promote the recognition and utilization of intellectual property in Kenya’s digital economy.
EAIGF 2024: Leaders Rally for Stronger Cybersecurity and Data Governance
EAIGF 2024 convened experts to discuss cybersecurity and data governance in East Africa. The session highlighted challenges and opportunities in securing the region’s digital landscape.
Strengthening ICT Accessibility for PWDs in Africa
The digital age has transformed communication, education, and economic opportunities. However, many people with disabilities (PWDs) in Africa have faced challenges in accessing this digital revolution.
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.
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