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Towards an Inclusive Digital Future: KSB Empowers Persons with Visual Impairments in Busia
The Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is equipping persons with visual impairments with essential computer skills. In Busia County, participants are gaining hands-on experience with keyboards, screen readers, and other assistive technologies, boosting their confidence...
Embracing Disability Digital Inclusion: A Collective Journey
“Disability, within the IGF, is not only a unique aspect but also a cross-cutting concern that intersects with various facets of digital inclusion. This intersectionality delves into the heart of the values that guide Internet governance and the vital goal of fostering a decentralised, multistakeholder environment, where every participant can contribute equally and meaningfully.” Nicodemus Nyakundi
Reflections on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in Nairobi was a powerful gathering, celebrating progress and renewing commitments to inclusion. Leaders, advocates, stakeholders, and persons with disabilities discussed how innovation, policy, and technology...
KICTANet Advocates for Digital Safety at AMWIK’s TFGBV Panel
By Valarie Waswa On November 25, 2024, KICTANet’s Legal Fellow and Gender Digital Rights Advocate, Valarie Waswa, participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) to address the pressing issue of Technology-Facilitated...
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 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.