by Catherine Kyalo | Mar 22, 2023 | Access to information, Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
The Universal Service Fund (USF) was set up in 2009 to facilitate ICT connectivity in unserved and underserved areas. It began receiving contributions from telecom operators in 2013, with all licensees in the ICT sector contributing 0.5 percent of their annual...
by David Indeje | Mar 20, 2023 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
By Josephine Miliza Digital transformation refers to using digital technologies to change how organizations operate and deliver customer value. In Africa, digital transformation has the potential to drive economic growth and improve the delivery of services across a...
by Catherine Kyalo | Mar 15, 2023 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
State of Connectivity One of the main priorities of the Government of Kenya is the attainment of Kenya’s Vision 2030 development goals and objectives through the provision of local and international connectivity across the country and region, and the development of...
by Nicodemus Nyakundi | Mar 9, 2023 | Access, Access to information, Accessibility, Community Networks, Digital Accessibility, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
I believe in the power of community networks. They have the full potential of facilitating universal internet access and promoting its social and economic growth. They are the closest to the internet end-users and are the best placed on integrating cultural and social...
by David Indeje | Mar 5, 2023 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
By Josephine Miliza Women have historically been underrepresented in the telecommunications policy and regulation spaces, but there has been a recent push to increase diversity and representation in these fields. This underrepresentation can result from gender bias,...
by David Indeje | Feb 28, 2023 | Access, Community Networks
By Josephine Miliza Capacity building is critical to the sustainability of a community network for several reasons. First, by building the technical skills of community network operators, they are better equipped to design, install, and maintain the network, which...
