by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Aug 19, 2024 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post, KIGF ONLINE
The just concluded Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2024 (KIGF) was truly inspiring! It reflected the dedicated effort of KICTANet, and its Disability Program to advocate for the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in various internet forums and platforms....
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Jul 21, 2024 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
Accurate and comprehensive data on Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is fundamental for effective advocacy, program development, and policy formulation. The significance of this data lies in its ability to provide insights into the specific needs of PwDs, facilitate...
by Florence Awino | Jul 1, 2024 | Accessibility, Highlights
I was recently at the global disability convening held at the Ford Foundation Centre for Social Justice. The goal of the convening was to bring together disability and non-disability organisations with an aspect of inclusion into a dialogue about building solidarity...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Jun 4, 2024 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
The World Assistive Technology Day reminds me of a heated debate we had Last week with the deaf community. This was during one of the sessions of the weeklong training workshop organised by KICTANet in collaboration with the Communications Authority (CA). The theme...
by David Indeje | May 27, 2024 | Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
“To speak around digital inclusion,” as some experts say, “requires a deliberate mind shift.” Today, Kenya is demonstrating this very shift with its commitment to creating a more inclusive digital society, particularly for people with...
by Florence Awino | May 1, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Networks, Highlights
Community networks and other community-led initiatives across Africa are playing an important role in connecting underserved rural communities to the Internet. However, as highlighted in a recent panel discussion hosted by KICTANet, they still face many challenges...
