by Neema Mujesia | Sep 1, 2023 | child online protection, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
TikTok, a digital content platform launched by Chinese company ByteDance in 2016, has gained immense popularity worldwide. Kenya leads in TikTok usage, with 54% of global users. However, TikTok presents challenges, especially for children and young people, who may...
by Neema Mujesia | Jul 26, 2023 | 2022elections, Highlights
In the fast-paced and interconnected world of technology, misinformation has become a pervasive threat, and no sphere is immune, including the political landscape. In the wake of the August 2022 General Elections in Kenya, the impact of misinformation and...
by Neema Mujesia | Jul 21, 2023 | Access to information, Digital Resilience, Highlights, kictanet post
Safaricom, a leading telecommunications company in Kenya, has faced legal challenges from customers who lost funds in M-PESA and M-Shwari accounts. In a recent case, the High Court upheld a ruling that Safaricom was liable for a customer’s loss of KES 751,680 due to a...
by Neema Mujesia | Jul 7, 2023 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a prominent topic in technology discussions, with its impact reaching various industries, including journalism. In a recent webinar organized by the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) and...
by Neema Mujesia | Mar 24, 2023 | Highlights, kictanet post
Technology has become integral in our daily lives where journalists, software developers, and creatives play critical roles in information dissemination. The emergence of internet social spaces such as TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook has created a...