by David Indeje | Mar 14, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo It has been a while since we talked about cryptocurrency—or cryptos, as they are widely known. It is high time we reviewed the crypto landscape, especially after the Worldcoin saga in 2023 and the current bullish run of Bitcoin. But first, the...
by Neema Mujesia | Mar 13, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
As the world commemorated International Women’s Day, KICTANet stood at the forefront of the fight against technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). 2023 holds a special significance for us, as we had the honour of training over 40 Women Human Rights...
by David Indeje | Mar 6, 2024 | Access, Highlights, kictanet post
KICTANet has announced the formation of seven tech policy working groups tasked with offering contributions and critique on the Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Sectoral Working Group (SWG) Draft Report developed by the Ministry of Information,...
by David Indeje | Mar 5, 2024 | Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
By John Walubengo As the uptake of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies continues to expand rapidly, the debate over the need for stringent regulation grows louder. Whereas calls for comprehensive AI regulation are understandable given the potential risks...
by Nzambi Kakusu | Mar 1, 2024 | Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
The thought of being denied basic human rights like education, healthcare, or even the freedom to move freely is a harsh reality for millions of stateless individuals around the world. These are people who lack legal recognition of nationality by any country. This...
by Neema Mujesia | Mar 1, 2024 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
Internet shutdowns reflect the general atmosphere of political repression, censorship, human rights violations, weak institutions, and a lack of the rule of law. These deliberate disruptions hinder the exchange of ideas and obstruct the flow of crucial information...