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 Neema Mujesia | Sep 17, 2024 | Access, Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
By, Mwendwa Kivuva In a vibrant showcase of collaboration and innovation, KICTANet, in conjunction with the UK Government’s Digital Access Program, British Council, and a host of Kenyan partners, orchestrated a groundbreaking Training of Trainers program...
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...
