Shaping the Future of Work – That is, the Kenya’s Gig Economy
While these discussions built upon an earlier roundtable held in April, a clear and compelling theme emerged as central to the local gig economy: the regulation of data and algorithms. It became evident that effectively addressing this issue holds the key to unlocking a balanced, inclusive, and ultimately sustainable gig economy in Kenya.
Geopolitical Shifts Threaten African Digital Rights Funding
At the Africa Tech Policy Summit 2025, experts discuss how geopolitical tensions and funding cuts impact digital rights advocacy in Africa, urging sustainable solutions.
Kenya’s Gambling Advertising Ban a Catalyst for Media Reckoning?
Kenya’s 30-day gambling ad ban tackles public health concerns but exposes deep challenges in media sustainability and regulation.
Kenya’s Digital Transformation Spotlighted at DAP Workshop
Kenya’s Digital Access Program workshop, hosted by KICTANet, advances digital skills, AI governance, and legal reforms, setting the stage for the Africa Tech Policy Summit.
How Kenyan Activists Use Technology for Safe, Impactful Online Advocacy
Kenya’s digital advocacy landscape is vibrant, creative, and resilient. By harnessing the power of technology, storytelling, and solidarity, advocates are shaping a future where civic space is protected, voices are heard, and meaningful change is within reach. The...
Policy Hackathon on Promoting Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces in Kenya
KICTANet is inviting applications from grassroots Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) based in Kenya to take part in a Policy Hackathon on Promoting Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces in Kenya. This Policy Hackathon, is part of...
DRIF 2025: Digital Ubuntu Shapes Africa’s Tech Future
By Cherie Oyier The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) 2025, hosted by Paradigm Initiative (PIN), was held from April 29th to May 1st, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia. The event brought together policymakers, civil society organisations, tech companies, academics, and...
Kenya’s ICT Future Unveiled at 4th ICT & Data Centers Conference 2025
Discover insights from the 4th ICT & Data Centers Conference 2025 in Nairobi, where Kenya’s $110B ICT sector, sustainability, and digital innovation took center stage.
KICTANet at DRIF25: Implementing the African Union Data Policy Framework
KICTANet is at this year’s Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) in Lusaka, Zambia, where the theme, Promoting Digital Ubuntu in Approaches to Technology, has set the stage for critical discussions. The forum brings together governments, civil society, activists,...
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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