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Kenya Revamps Spectrum Pricing: New Framework to Drive Innovation and Improve Connectivity
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is set to unveil a revised spectrum pricing framework in July 2024. This update aims to modernize spectrum allocation, encourage investment in 5G and other new technologies, and foster a more competitive telecom market in Kenya.
How Journalists Influence Gen Z Protests’ Impact in Kenya
The wave of protests led by Gen Z in Kenya has underscored the significant role of modern ICT and social media. These protests not only had a local impact but also drew global attention. The push for government accountability is primarily driven by Gen Zs and...
Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report 2024: Where is Africa?
The Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report 2024 by StartupBlink offers a comprehensive ranking of the startup ecosystems of 1,000 cities and 100 countries worldwide, providing valuable insights into the dynamic and evolving global startup landscape. Global Rankings:...
Kenya IGF Rescheduled for August 1st – Focus on Building an Inclusive Digital Future
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF), postponed due to youth protests, returns on August 1st. This year’s theme, “Building Kenya’s Multistakeholder Digital Future,” emphasizes collaboration on innovation, human rights, and digital governance for a positive internet experience for all.
KeIGF2024: Championing Women’s Rights Online Using Feminist Internet Principles
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) kicked off its week with a focus on women's rights in the digital age. KICTANet in partnership with the Association of Progressive Communications (APC) hosted a roundtable discussion on "Women's Inclusion for a...
How Kenya is Prioritising Data Security Alongside Tech Advancement
By Linda Gichohi The landscape of data protection is evolving rapidly, and the telecommunications sector sits at the heart of this transformation. On 23rd December 2023, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) released a guidance note tailored for the...
Protecting Kenyan Protestors: Tatua’s Digital Resilience Support
Kenya’s current protests against the Finance Bill 2024 highlight the crucial role Social Justice Organisations (SJOs) play in holding governments accountable. But exercising this right often comes with risk, especially in the digital age. The Tatua Digital Resilience...
KeIGF2024: Balancing Cybersecurity and Digital Rights in Kenya
KICTANet with support from the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation (SAIDC) convened a thought leadership roundtable discussion on 26 June 2024, dubbed "Policy Dialogue on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Kenya." Dr Grace Githaiga, Convenor...
Conversations from the Global Disability Summit
I was recently at the global disability convening held at the Ford Foundation Centre for Social Justice. The goal of the convening was to bring together disability and non-disability organisations with an aspect of inclusion into a dialogue about building solidarity...
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.