March 22, 2023
Sustainable Operating Models for Connected Schools in Kenya
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 Access to information, Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
March 20, 2023
Meaningful Access Anchor to Digital Transformation
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 Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
March 15, 2023
Multistakeholder Dialogue on Disability Inclusion in Kenya
By Judy Okite The first National Disability Dialogue opened Wednesday at the Kenya Institute of Special Education. The conference will run for two days, March 15 and 16, 2023, under the Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Highlights, kictanet post
March 15, 2023
State of Internet Penetration in Kenya
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 Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
March 13, 2023
National Coalition on Freedom of Expression and Content Moderation Launched in Kenya
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Article 19 East Africa launched Kenya’s National Coalition on Freedom of Expression and content moderation. This is an initiative that Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
March 13, 2023
Time for Cloud Strategy for Public Sector
By John Walubengo Over the last decade, technology products have shifted and been re-engineered to take advantage of Cloud Services. Many public sector ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) have also Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
March 10, 2023
KICTANet Statement: OEWG on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies 2021-2025, UN Headquarters, New York
KICTANet statement during the Fourth Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies 2021-2025, UN Headquarters, New York 9th Access, Cyber Security, Gender, GIZ women, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post, Privacy
March 10, 2023
Gender Equality Technology
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a reminder of women’s tenacity, obstacles, and accomplishments, as well as a great chance to envisage and strive for a gender-equal and inclusive future. The Gender, GIZ women, Highlights, kictanet post
March 8, 2023
International Women’s Day: Working Together to Influence and Shape Policy
By Neema Mujesia Globally, International Women’s Day (IWD) is a reminder of women’s grit, challenges, and achievements and an excellent opportunity to imagine and work toward a gender-equal and inclusive world. Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
March 8, 2023
AI Driven Profiling Is More Pervasive Than We Think.
By John Walubengo Last month the Governor of Kisumu County issued a protest tweet and letter to one of the local airlines plying the Nairobi-Kisumu route. He told them they were overcharging, Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post, Privacy
March 5, 2023
Diversity in Telecoms Policy and Regulation Advocacy Spaces
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. Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
March 5, 2023
The Future Of Work For Women Journalists and Social Communicators
By Neema Mujesia In journalism, technology has always been a transformative force. Major technological innovations, such as the production of mobile, immersive, and data stories, have restructured work processes and reshaped Gender, Highlights, kictanet post