by panafcon | Jan 5, 2026 | Gender, Highlights
On New Year’s Eve, like a true millennial, I decided to usher in the new year from the comfort of my bed, on social media. The plan was to watch fireworks clips uploaded by Nairobians who went to various spots for the anticipated colourful display. However, when...
by panafcon | Dec 22, 2025 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
Kenya has unveiled a digital skills initiative designed to transform 200,000 lives across 11 counties: Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Siaya, Tana River, Turkana, and Wajir. The projects, led by KICTANet and the African Centre for...
by panafcon | Dec 17, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
The UK–Kenya AI Challenge Fund under the Building Inclusive and Responsible AI and Data Governance Ecosystems in Kenya project, funded by the British High Commission in Nairobi and implemented by KICTANet, is accelerating the development of responsible, inclusive, and...
by panafcon | Dec 10, 2025 | Cyber-bullying, Freedom of Expression, Gender, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier Technology‑Facilitated Gender‑Based Violence (TFGBV) is rising sharply, with 39% of Kenyan university students reporting experiences of harassment, cyberstalking, non‑consensual image sharing, and digital extortion. Lawyers and journalists are often...
by panafcon | Dec 9, 2025 | Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post, Policy Brief
Kenya’s digital landscape is flourishing, yet it stands at a precarious crossroads. Recent years have seen digital platforms instrumentalized in ways that challenge democratic health, from AI-driven electoral manipulation to the rising tide of online abuse...
