by Mwendwa Kivuva | Feb 20, 2024 | Highlights, kictanet post, Policy Brief
In Kenya’s ambitious journey towards technological advancement, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as both a beacon of promise and a terrain fraught with challenges. As we stand at the intersection of innovation and responsibility, a clear...
by David Indeje | Aug 2, 2023 | Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post, Policy Brief
A new policy brief has been unveiled addressing the growing need for cybersecurity capacity-building in Kenya. Dubbed the “Mapping Kenya’s Cybersecurity Capacity-Building Needs” it outlines the steps that need to be taken to address challenges and build cybersecurity...
by Victor K | Mar 17, 2022 | Election laws, Highlights, Policy Brief, Privacy
By Meshack Masibo Increasingly, elections are becoming more data intensive as the adoption of technology for personal data collection, storage, and processing, during the entire election cycle have grown in recent years. The 2022 general election will be different and...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | Jan 18, 2021 | Highlights, kictanet post, Policy Brief
KICTANet has published the 5G Policy Brief for Kenya. The objective of this study is to establish Kenya’s preparedness to deploy fifth-generation wireless networks (5G). The study reviews the historical progression of mobile networks through to the current 5G mobile...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | Dec 9, 2019 | Highlights, kictanet post, Policy Brief
Background This study reviews the impact that Over The Top Services (OTTs) such as Skype, WhatsApp or YouTube have on the traditional telecommunication services. It also explores the question of whether OTTs should be regulated or not; and if so, in what way. This...
by Liz Orembo | Nov 10, 2018 | Policy Brief, Publication, Toolkit
This guide is designed to help Civil Society Organizations(CSOs) to use the African Union(AU) policy frameworks in advancing human rights in the digital age. It first explores the key structures, processes and opportunities for CSOs to influence policy outcomes at the...