July 21, 2023
Safaricom Held Liable for Customer’s Loss in M-PESA Fraud Case: Implications and Reactions
Safaricom, a leading telecommunications company in Kenya, has faced legal challenges from customers who lost funds in M-PESA and M-Shwari accounts. In a recent case, the High Court upheld a Access to information, Digital Resilience, Highlights, kictanet post
July 16, 2023
Kenya’s Affordable Housing: Great Idea, Poor Execution
By John Walubengo The affordable housing project, started by the previous Uhuru administration and accelerated and pushed by the current President Ruto’s administration, is, believe it or not, a good Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
July 14, 2023
KeIGF 2023 Takeaways: Harnessing the Power of AI & Emerging Technologies
By Egline Samoei On 22, June 2023 KICTANet, held their 16th Edition of Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2023 themed The Internet We Want-Empowering All Kenyan People. One of the sessions Highlights, IGF Reports, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
July 11, 2023
Report on Accessibility of Government Websites: How You Can Use It
In today’s digital age, government websites and digital services must be accessible to ensure all citizens have equal access to information and services. A report by the Digital Access Fellowship Accessibility, Highlights
July 11, 2023
Is The Huduma Namba Back?
By John Walubengo Previously known as ‘Huduma Namba’ under the then-President Uhuru administration, it seems this project is back. Even though the Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Mr Eliud Owallo keeps Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
July 7, 2023
AI and Journalism: “any Convergence”?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a prominent topic in technology discussions, with its impact reaching various industries, including journalism. In a recent webinar organized by the International Association of Women Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet post
July 7, 2023
Grace Githaiga, KICTANet Convenor, Speaks at 15th edition of the Kenya IGF
On behalf of KICTANet, Welcome to the 15th edition of Kenya IGF. About KICTANet The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multistakeholder think tank for ICT policy and regulation. The Highlights, kictanet post, KIGF ONLINE
June 30, 2023
Kenyan Government Launches 5,000 Services Online: What is Missing?
By John Walubengo It was by all measures an impressive digital day for the Government of Kenya when President William Ruto moved from one ministerial stall to the other, showcasing Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
June 26, 2023
What the Internet We Want Looks Like
The 16th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) discussions revolved around cybersecurity, data trust and governance, digital divides and inclusion, human rights and freedom, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and the digital economy. Highlights, IGF Reports
June 22, 2023
The Road to the 16th Kenya Internet Governance Forum
In partnership with industry stakeholders, this morning in Nairobi KICTANet convened the 16th Edition of the Kenya Internet Governance Forum. The Kenya Internet Governance Forum is an open and inclusive Highlights, IGF Reports
June 22, 2023
Civic Tech for Women: A New Avenue of Inclusive Public Participation
In Kenya, as in many other parts of the world, women have historically faced exclusion from decision-making processes. However, with the advent of technology, e-public participation has emerged as a Accessibility, Highlights
June 18, 2023
Digital Divides and Inclusion: How are Things?
In an ideal scenario, where we are now living in a highly connected world, it is critical that the web be usable by everyone regardless of individual capabilities and disabilities. Accessibility, Highlights