by David Indeje | Dec 3, 2024 | Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities underscores the importance of promoting the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. This year’s theme of “amplifying the leadership of people with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future,”...
by David Indeje | Dec 2, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
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,...
by David Indeje | Dec 2, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
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...
by David Indeje | Nov 27, 2024 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
A new report by the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and KICTANet has shed light on the pressing issue of human rights in Kenya’s digital landscape. The report, submitted to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 49th session, outlines a series of...
by David Indeje | Nov 18, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
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...
