by panafcon | Jan 18, 2026 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
Kenya’s arid and semi‑arid lands (ASALs) are often seen as difficult to reach. Through the Empowering Digital Access and Community Resilience (EDACR) project, implemented by KICTANet, these regions are turning into hubs of digital innovation. EDACR is not about...
by panafcon | Jan 17, 2026 | Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
Garissa County is on the move. Once defined by pastoralism, the region is now embracing agro-pastoralism, blending tradition with modern farming practices, and digital innovation is at the heart of this transformation. Governor Nathif Jama Adam captured the spirit of...
by panafcon | Jan 13, 2026 | Access to information, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
The Ugandan government has ordered a nationwide shutdown of public internet access and selected mobile services ahead of the general elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. According to a letter to internet providers by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC),...
by panafcon | Jan 13, 2026 | Gender, Highlights
By Mercy Njeri The internet was promised as a tool for empowerment, but for women and gender-diverse individuals in East Africa particularly in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania—it has become a fertile ground for sophisticated, often anonymous, and deeply damaging abuse....
by panafcon | Jan 12, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
Kenya has officially launched its AI & Emerging Technologies Technical Committee, a multi‑stakeholder team tasked with developing the country’s first national AI and Emerging Technologies policy. The Policy development process is being spearheaded by the Ministry...
