by David Indeje | Jan 16, 2025 | Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
The 2023/24 Kenya Housing Survey reveals significant disparities in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) access across Kenyan counties. Computer Access Computer usage is significantly higher in urban areas (20.9%) compared to rural areas (7.3%),...
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 | Nov 4, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
The week from October 28th to November 1st was marked by an exciting celebration of the 31st Kenyatta University Culture Week Festival, themed “Promoting Culture for Sustainability and Responsible Citizenship in the Digital Age.” Among the highlights of...
by Neema Mujesia | Oct 29, 2024 | Access to information, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
Blog by Valarie Waswa In Kenya, our mobile devices aren’t just gadgets—they’re essential for work, education, and staying connected to family and friends. But recent changes in how the Communications Authority of Kenya wants to handle mobile device compliance might...
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...