July 23, 2024
GenZ Activism and Privacy Clash: Is Sharing Official Data Legal?
By John Walubengo So, the ongoing agitation from the youth for good governance that has manifested itself in street protests across the country has not been without some data privacy Access to information, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post, Privacy
July 21, 2024
Disability Data: How and why it’s important
Accurate and comprehensive data on Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is fundamental for effective advocacy, program development, and policy formulation. The significance of this data lies in its ability to provide Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
July 18, 2024
Open Letter to GoK on Human Rights Crackdown in Kenya
For the attention of His Excellency President William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya CC: Hon. John Tanui, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy; Hon. Highlights, Human Rights
July 18, 2024
Harnessing Data and Technology for Policy Development in Africa
By Dr Grace Githaiga KICTANet participated in the opening panel of #datafest24 in Nairobi from July 17-19. The discussion centred around how data and technology are driving inclusive growth and sustainable Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
July 18, 2024
Beyond #RutoMustGo: Gen Z Demands Accountability
By John Walubengo It started as a protest against the punitive Kenya Finance Bill of 2024, but it has evolved and continues to evolve into something yet to be defined. Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
July 16, 2024
Leaderless Like the Internet? Exploring Gen Z Movement Structure
By John Walubengo Is Gen Z’s movement leaderless like the internet or blockchain? We explore decentralized systems and how they function without a central authority, raising questions about the structure Access to information, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
July 15, 2024
Kenya Revamps Spectrum Pricing: New Framework to Drive Innovation and Improve Connectivity
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 Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
July 10, 2024
Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report 2024: Where is Africa?
The Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report 2024 by StartupBlink offers a comprehensive ranking of the startup ecosystems of 1,000 cities and 100 countries worldwide, providing valuable insights into the dynamic Highlights, kictanet post
July 9, 2024
Kenya IGF Rescheduled for August 1st – Focus on Building an Inclusive Digital Future
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF), which was postponed in June will be going ahead next month, August 1, 2024. The 17th edition was to be held on June 27, Highlights, kictanet post
July 3, 2024
KeIGF2024: Championing Women’s Rights Online Using Feminist Internet Principles
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) kicked off its week with a focus on women’s rights in the digital age. KICTANet in partnership with the Association of Progressive Communications (APC) Gender, Highlights, kictanet post, KIGF ONLINE
July 1, 2024
How Kenya is Prioritising Data Security Alongside Tech Advancement
By Linda Gichohi The landscape of data protection is evolving rapidly, and the telecommunications sector sits at the heart of this transformation. On 23rd December 2023, the Office of the Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post
July 1, 2024
Protecting Kenyan Protestors: Tatua’s Digital Resilience Support
Kenya’s current protests against the Finance Bill 2024 highlight the crucial role Social Justice Organisations (SJOs) play in holding governments accountable. But exercising this right often comes with risk, especially Access, Access to information, Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post