by David Indeje | Aug 29, 2024 | Access, Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo Starlink, the new kid on the block in terms of Internet Service provision has been quietly operating in the country without drama for most of the past year. However, over the last four weeks, it decided to bring down its cost of Satellite Internet...
by David Indeje | Jul 15, 2024 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
By Jacinta Wothaya The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is set to release a revised spectrum pricing framework this July, marking a significant development for the Kenyan telecommunications industry. This revision comes after a comprehensive review process...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | May 16, 2024 | Access, Community Networks, Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
From May 14th to 17th, 2024, KICTANet had the privilege of participating in the APC (Association for Progressive Communications) community gathering in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This annual event served as a nexus for activists, technologists, and advocates from around...
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...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Apr 23, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Networks, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
Calls for inclusion are becoming louder, but do we understand what it is to be inclusive – in society and within the community networks? What is Inclusion? Inclusion is the sense of belonging, of being welcomed, respected, and valued within a given space. It is...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Apr 18, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Networks, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
Have you ever stopped to think about how technology is changing the lives of persons with disabilities? Before we get into that, it would be great to let you know that this series of educative blogs leads to why we need accessibility and inclusion in community...
