by Florence Awino | Feb 20, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Networks, Highlights
Stakeholders from across sectors gathered at the inaugural National Summit of Community Networks in Kenya to explore how community networks can help realize Kenya’s digital aspirations. KICTANet Trustee, Barrack Otieno, reminded attendees that, with only 23%...
by Florence Awino | Jan 24, 2024 | Accessibility, Highlights
Accessibility refers to making digital content functional for all users, including those using assistive technologies like screen readers. The goal is to eliminate obstacles and ensure anyone can receive and understand information online, with privacy and security....
by Florence Awino | Nov 6, 2023 | Highlights, kictanet post
Gendered disinformation is targeted at individuals based on their gender or exploits gendered narratives for political, social, or economic gain. Disinformation refers to the deliberate creation of false information with the intent of harming an individual, social...
by Florence Awino | Oct 1, 2023 | Accessibility, Highlights
One undeniable benefit of technology is the ability to open opportunities to participate more actively in society. Access to information, education, medical care, business opportunities, and so on is better for people who can access technology. There have been...
by Florence Awino | Sep 8, 2023 | Accessibility, Highlights
Lucy Dawson shared a wholesome TikTok video of how she began walking with the aid of a cane. It ended with someone on Meta using her pictures to solicit money on a fake account with 52,000 followers. But not before someone reposted the clip on Twitter to amplify the...
