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KICTANet Champions Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
KICTANet is leading the charge in promoting digital accessibility and empowering persons with disabilities in Kenya. Learn about our initiatives and impact.
16 Days of Activism: Addressing the Growing Threat of Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
By Cherie Oyier As we observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are confronted with the alarming rise of technology facilitated-gender-based violence (TFGBV). TFGBV, which disproportionately impacts women, girls and other gender minorities,...
Digital ID: Rights Groups Rally Against Digital Surveillance in Kenya
By Valarie Waswa The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) hosted a National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) Convening on November 13-14, 2024, in Naivasha, Kenya. The convening focused on the contentious Maisha Namba initiative and broader Digital Public...
Kenya’s Digital Rights Under Scrutiny: Report
A new report by APC and KICTANet exposes critical human rights issues in Kenya’s digital landscape. The report calls for urgent action to address digital divides, protect freedom of expression, safeguard privacy, and combat online gender-based violence. Download the full report to learn more and join the movement for a just and equitable digital future.
Advancing Digital Governance: CAF and KICTANet Sign MoU
KICTANet, in partnership with the County Assemblies Forum (CAF), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 15th November 2024 to strengthen collaboration on digital development and governance initiatives. Both organizations expressed their commitment to working...
KICTANet Secures Funding to Empower Rural Kenyan Women Digitally
KICTANet is among ten awardees selected by the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) for their innovative solutions to tackling the gender digital divide. The ten awardees – eight of whom are women-led – will receive financial support ranging from $500,000 to USD...
Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Women with Disabilities in Rural Kenya
Women with disabilities in rural regions face more unique cyber challenges than are described in books and journals. The mention that access to digital devices by persons with disabilities is not a priority is an overstatement. It is far away from a secondary need. This, coupled with the intersection of gender, social stereotypes, poverty and illiteracy, throws off the need for internet connection from their priority needs.
Protect Journalists, Safeguard Democracy, Harness AI Ethically
A call to action to protect journalists and whistleblowers, address digital threats and harness AI responsibly to safeguard media freedom and democratic values.
Kenya Takes a Leap Forward in Ethical AI with UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund
Kenya is making strides in ethical AI development with the launch of the UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund. This collaborative initiative aims to strengthen partnerships, promote responsible AI practices, and address pressing societal challenges. By prioritising safety, equity, and inclusion, Kenya seeks to harness the power of AI for the benefit of all.
KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for ICT policy and regulation. The Think Tank is a catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, Research, and Stakeholder Engagement.
KICTANet’s mission is to promote an enabling environment in the ICT sector that is robust, open, accessible, and rights-based through multistakeholder approaches.
During the 2022 – 2024 strategic period, KICTANet has prioritised the promotion of effective multistakeholder participation; an enabling legal, policy and regulatory environment; building capacities and empowered communities; and institutional strengthening. KICTANet’s guiding philosophy encourages synergies in ICT policy-related activities and initiatives. As such, the network provides mechanisms and a framework for continuing cooperation, engagement and collaboration in ICT matters among industry, technical community, academia, media, development partners, civil society and government.
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Strategic Priority.
- Convening power. To strengthen and promote engagement, collaboration and relationships with relevant stakeholders (state, business and non-state actors).
- Promoting an enabling environment. To catalyse policy, legislative and regulatory reforms in the ICT sector.
- Building capacities and empowered communities. To build the capacity of the stakeholders across government, business society and civil society and the citizens.
- Institutional strengthening.
The report outlines the work undertaken in between 2007 and 2016 which is underpinned by crowd sourcing and community engagement
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FACTS AND FIGURES
Achievement of the Network over the Years
Publications
Thought Leadership Forums
Persons trained
Policy Interventions
Conversations in KICTANET listserv
Active listers contributing often
Different conversation threads
Impressions on ICT policy discussions
Our Pillars
KICTANet’s organisational strategy:
Policy Advocacy
Capacity building
Research
Stakeholder engagement
We facilitate stakeholder engagement through collaborative initiatives in face-to-face Town Hall meetings, and in the KICTANet?s interactive mailing list where multiple stakeholders engage regularly on ICT policy issues.
Featured publications
Featured publications
KICTANet 2022 Annual Report
UNESCO ROAM-X Indicators
Licensing Framework for Community Networks
Kenya Policy Brief on Internet Shutdowns
Kenya IGF Report 2023
KICTANet Quarterly Spotlight Report January - March 2023