April 25, 2024
Bridging the Digital Divide: How Kenya Can Empower Girls in ICT
By Cherie Oyier International Girls ICT Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of April every year. This day is set aside by the United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Access to information, Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
April 23, 2024
Advancing National Cohesion: Recommendations for NCIC 2023 Bill Amendments
By Linda Gichohi “Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be.” – Khalil Gibran. Amidst a gathering of distinguished minds, representatives from the National Coalition Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
April 23, 2024
Part 2: Beyond Buzzwords: Unveiling True Inclusion in Society and Community Networks
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 Accessibility, Community Networks, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
April 16, 2024
AI biases: what they are and how to mitigate them
By John Walubengo As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly infiltrates diverse sectors—healthcare, judiciary, agriculture, media, employment, and others—it’s essential to recognise and address AI bias. AI bias is a phenomenon where Cyber Security, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
April 15, 2024
Kenya School of Internet Governance Applications Open for 9th Edition
KICTANet is now accepting applications for the 9th Edition of the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG) 2024. The KeSIG program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to actively Highlights, KeSIG, kictanet post
April 11, 2024
Regulating Digital Markets: Beyond Traditional Rules
By John Walubengo In the ever-evolving landscape of global commerce, the rise of digital platforms such as Google, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and others has introduced a new market competition paradigm Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
April 6, 2024
KICTANet Pays Courtesy Visit to The Communications Authority
KICTANet paid a courtesy visit to the Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya to introduce the organisation and discuss potential areas of collaboration in 2024. The KICTANet team, led by its Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
April 3, 2024
Fertilizer Distribution Scandals: Can We Prototype a Blockchain System?
By John Walubengo The ongoing scandal around fake fertilizers being distributed to farmers has embarrassed the government. Initially, the government was in denial, blaming unscrupulous suppliers. After the Africa Uncensored Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
April 3, 2024
NETmundial+10 Program and Online Consultation Now Out
The preliminary program and stakeholder consultation survey for NETmundial+10 have been released. The NETmundial+10 conference will be held on 29 – 30 April 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
March 27, 2024
How Kenya’s ICT Sector is Rebooting
In September 2023, the Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Mr Eliud Owalo, initiated the Working Group on ‘ICT Sectoral Reforms in Legal and Policy Framework’, recognising the critical need for growth Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
March 26, 2024
Nigerian Court Sides with Truecaller in Privacy Rights Case
By John Walubengo ABUJA, Nigeria: In a ruling that has sparked debate over privacy rights and data protection, the Federal High Court of Nigeria, on April 19, 2023, sided with True Software Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
March 21, 2024
Freedom Online Coalition Urges Action on Misinformation and Disinformation Online
In 2024, at least half the world’s population is expected to go to the polls. 19 African countries are scheduled for elections as part of this historic year. It is Digital Resilience, Freedom of Expression, Highlights