by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Nov 17, 2024 | Accessibility, Cyber Security, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics’ Analytical Report on Disability, only 9.8% of women with disabilities in Kenya have access to the internet, which is a disappointingly low figure. This percentage is even lower in rural areas, where internet...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Oct 30, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, Submissions
The recent political climate in Kenya has brought to the fore the importance of public participation in governance processes. Events such as the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024 following widespread protests and the impeachment proceedings against the Deputy...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Oct 27, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post
Running my first Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon (SCNM) on 27th October 2024, was an exhilarating experience! As I pounded the pavement, a flurry of questions danced through my mind. Beyond the glory and medals for the winners, I wondered what informs such...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Sep 30, 2024 | Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
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. To address this issue, CIPESA, CIPE, TOGETHER and Thomson Reuters...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Sep 27, 2024 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post, Policy Brief, Publication, Reports, stakeholder engagement
There are community networks. And there is a disability. Now imagine a community with shared digital resources and possibilities. A community that embraces everyone, regardless of their abilities. That is the power of community networks. Kenya defines disability as a...