November 30, 2023
What is an Open Data Policy and How Does It Benefit Society?
By John Walubengo A decade ago, Prof. Bitange Ndemo, then distinguished Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of ICT, made a bold attempt to make government data ‘open’ by setting up Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
November 27, 2023
Women and gender minorities need online privacy and security
Women and gender minorities face various risks and harms from the collection, use, and sharing of their data by different actors, such as governments, corporations, or hackers. These may include Gender, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
November 21, 2023
KICTANet Initiates Dialogue on AI Policy and Regulation in Kenya
By John Walubengo Last week, KICTANet held a very successful AI Round Table, with key stakeholders contributing different perspectives and insights around AI policy, regulation, and opportunities. The summary of Access, Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
November 20, 2023
Navigating the Digital Frontier: KICTANet’s Insights and Recommendations for African Media at the AU Special Technical Committee on ICT
In a dynamic discussion at the African Union Special Technical Committee (STC) on ICT in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, KICTANet along with partners UNESCO and GIZ, delved into the challenges and Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
November 20, 2023
How Online Gender-Based Violence Threatens Kenya’s Vulnerable Groups
As the digital landscape expands, so does the alarming rise of Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) across the globe. While much attention is rightfully directed towards high-profile individuals, a recent study, Gender, GIZ women, Highlights, kictanet post
November 17, 2023
AI in Kenya: Opportunities, Challenges, and Priorities
On November 16, 2023, KICTANet hosted a policy discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) in Kenya, bringing together various stakeholders from the government, private sector, civil society, and academia. The Thought Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
November 16, 2023
Key Note: AI in Kenya: Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Actions
I am pleased and honoured to join you today to officially open this important discussion on “policy discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya”. First, allow me to thank KICTAnet Access, Access to information, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
November 10, 2023
Understanding Maisha Namba: Kenya’s New Digital Identity System
By John Walubengo The failed Huduma Namba project has now been officially replaced by the Maisha Namba project, which seems to be on track and currently being executed under the pilot Access, Access to information, Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights
November 7, 2023
How to enhance collaboration and communication in project implementation
Kenya’s collaborative landscape is bustling with activity, revealing an inspiring trend of partnerships marked by innovation and synergy across sectors. Against this backdrop, the recent PROTECT-Kenya End of Project Meeting Highlights, kictanet post
November 6, 2023
Fighting Gendered Disinformation & Hate Speech: The Gaps to Address
Gendered disinformation is targeted at individuals based on their gender or exploits gendered narratives for political, social, or economic gain. Disinformation refers to the deliberate creation of false information with Highlights, kictanet post
November 1, 2023
Essential Measures Needed Before Maisha Namba Roll-out
Civil society has raised core concerns about the risks of Maisha Namba, which remain unaddressed. President William Ruto announced that Kenyans will be issued new digital identification cards, known as Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
November 1, 2023
Kenyan ICT Experts Appointed to Global UN, ICANN Positions
By John Walubengo Kenya indeed has ICT talent. Two global bodies, the United Nations and the ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers) appointed two Kenyans to global leadership positions. The UN appointed Mr Highlights, kictanet post