by panafcon | Feb 6, 2025 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
In Kenya, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) has become a growing concern, particularly with the widespread adoption of digital platforms. Women, girls, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are disproportionately targeted with cyber harassment,...
by panafcon | Feb 6, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet post
By Dr. George Musumba The AI Statement of Principles and Africa AI Convening, held in Nairobi from January 28-29, 2025, marked a significant milestone in Kenya’s pursuit of AI leadership. Bringing together over 120 participants from government, academia, the...
by panafcon | Feb 3, 2025 | Gender, Highlights
Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) is a growing global crisis, with its prevalence rising sharply across Africa. While much of the reporting and research on OGBV focuses on high-profile individuals such as politicians, journalists, and human rights defenders, it’s...
by panafcon | Jan 30, 2025 | Access, Accessibility, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
The UK Government, handed over 150 computers to the leadership of Mandera to be distributed throughout the county to help empower the youth, women, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens Thursday ( [30/01/2025]). This initiative, part of the UK’s...
by panafcon | Jan 29, 2025 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
By Valarie Waswa Each year on January 28th, the world comes together to mark International Privacy Day, and Kenya is no exception. This year’s theme, “Safeguarding Personal Data to Spur Digital Transformation and Economic Development,” set the stage for an engaging...
