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...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Jun 4, 2024 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
The World Assistive Technology Day reminds me of a heated debate we had Last week with the deaf community. This was during one of the sessions of the weeklong training workshop organised by KICTANet in collaboration with the Communications Authority (CA). The theme...
by Florence Awino | May 1, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Networks, Highlights
Community networks and other community-led initiatives across Africa are playing an important role in connecting underserved rural communities to the Internet. However, as highlighted in a recent panel discussion hosted by KICTANet, they still face many challenges...
