Digital Accessibility – ICT Access and Equality
This is KICTANet’s work on Digital Accessibility. We are working directly with Persons with Disabilities in Kenya towards influencing their access to ICTs as well as their lived experiences and their input towards ICT policy in Kenya.
The Challenge
The Internet is increasingly becoming an important platform for economic activities, with online platforms rapidly mediating economic opportunities, social and political engagement.
While the unprecedented growth of the digital economy in Kenya has helped to unlock opportunities across various sectors of the economy, this …
… transformation has brought about myriad challenges, leading to questions about its ability to contribute to broad-based economic development for all Kenyans.
Our Programs
Digital Accessibility
Since 2022, this Digital Accessibility program addresses all accessibility issues for Persons With Disabilities, the aged, and anyone affected by Accessibility challenges.
What is Inclusivity in ICT?
By Nicodemus Nyakundi The Kenyan government initiated the rollout and implementation of internet infrastructure to serve the unserved and underserved, promote ICT access equity, and narrow the digital divide. Currently, the government is shifting its services online...
Internet Access and Participation as Enablers of Digital Human Rights
One of the most interesting sessions I attended at the IGF2022 was the plenary on Access & participation as enablers of digital human rights. A discussion mainly revolved around meaningful access and effective online participation, with a clear intention of...
Are We Missing The Point in How We Define Disability?
By Nicodemus Nyakundi As a KICTNet ICT Accessibility and Equality for persons with disabilities fellow and a beneficiary of the three-day Disability Reporting Training by the Internews in Nairobi, my interest was captured by day one’s lesson that focused on the...
My First Time at The IGF: International travel Is OK Even if You are Hard of Hearing
By Florence A. Ouma Feedback to the IGF Host and the Multistakeholder Advisory Group I have always wondered what it would be like to travel internationally as someone with a hearing impairment. My concern has always been whether the passport control and security...
Online Disinformation and Its Gendered Element
By Nicodemus Nyakundi Online disinformation is propagated by simply clicking on the share button. The intent is to mislead and daint the image and reputation of the victim. Its target is to spread and reach a vast majority of the targeted audience. Although it...
Physical Accessibility at the Internet Governance Forum 2022
By Judy Okite The Government of Ethiopia hosted the 17th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) between 28 November to 2 December 2022 in Addis Ababa under the overarching theme Resilient Internet for a Shared Sustainable and Common Future. I arrived early Monday morning to...
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