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Digital Technology and Us
From the rudimentary smoke signals to the physically delivered message, communication has consistently adapted to meet the changing demands of society.
Cybersecurity Month Celebrations: Bridging the Skills gap in Cybersecurity
Blog by Dr. Grace Githaiga Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap in Africa is a pressing challenge that requires innovative strategies and initiatives to enhance awareness and education in this critical field. As the continent experiences rapid digital...
Enhancing Public Participation : A Review of the Proposed Public Participation Bill 2024
As we reflect on this proposed Public Participation Bill 2024, the real test lies ahead. Will the recommendations made resonate beyond mere formalities, transforming into actionable steps that truly enhance public participation?
Nothing About Us Without Us.
The words echoed through the room at the recent World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) Forum, and they continue to resonate globally: “Nothing about us without us.” These were the words of Lorenzo Vargas, Program Manager for Communication for...
Tax Compliance or Surveillance Strategy?
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...
Empowering Communities Through Digital Identity: Insights from a Global Coalition Exchange.
Blog by Valarie Waswa On October 14, 2024, KICTANet joined a diverse coalition of organizations and advocates in a dynamic exchange session on digital identity. This event was a powerful convergence, bringing together coalition members from across the globe—including...
Miles of Motivation: Insights From the 2024 Standard Chartered Marathon
Marathons have consistently benefited society over time. They have created opportunities to raise funds for various charitable causes, stimulated local economies, discovered and honed new talents, and inspired newcomers to chase their dreams.
Cultivating a Culture of Responsible Cyber Behaviour?
By Dr. Grace Githaiga The UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security aims to foster inclusive dialogue among member nations and stakeholders in order to create norms,...
Which way for Multistakeholderism?
By Dr. Grace Githaiga I was recently invited to provide my reflections on multistakeholderism in a meeting that adopted chatham house rules. Since I am not quoting anyone or indicating where this meeting took place, I can freely share my reflections here: On September...
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