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...
by Florence Awino | Sep 21, 2024 | Accessibility, Highlights
The internet has become indispensable to modern life, fuelling global connectivity and innovation. However, the environmental impact of the digital infrastructure is significant, contributing to climate change through rising energy consumption and emissions. The...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Jul 21, 2024 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
Accurate and comprehensive data on Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is fundamental for effective advocacy, program development, and policy formulation. The significance of this data lies in its ability to provide insights into the specific needs of PwDs, facilitate...
by Florence Awino | Jul 1, 2024 | Accessibility, Highlights
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...
