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 David Indeje | May 22, 2024 | Digital Resilience, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
Digital rights are under threat in Africa due to a combination of historical, social, economic, and political factors. Activists are fighting for reforms to ensure free speech and access to information online. This was a clarion call at a panel discussion on...
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...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Apr 25, 2024 | Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet
The ongoing Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24) in Accra, Ghana, generates insightful conversations around this year’s theme: “Fostering Rights and Inclusion in the Digital Age.” One of the sessions that stood out was Understanding the...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Apr 18, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Networks, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
Have you ever stopped to think about how technology is changing the lives of persons with disabilities? Before we get into that, it would be great to let you know that this series of educative blogs leads to why we need accessibility and inclusion in community...
