Mapping Kenya’s AI Ecosystem
By Dr. Grace Githaiga Kenya is emerging as one of Africa's most important base for artificial intelligence, thanks to a vibrant ecosystem that includes companies, government regulations, research institutions, civil society, innovation hubs....
Uganda Communications Commission Engages KICTANet for ICT Benchmarking and Multistakeholder Dialogue
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) visited KICTANet on August 15, 2025 as part of a benchmarking and learning mission aimed at enhancing multistakeholder engagement and accelerating ICT sector transformation in both Uganda and Kenya. The...
E-Citizen Audit: Legal Loopholes, Technical Risks, and the Fight for Accountability
Auditor General flags legal gaps, opaque contracts, and cybersecurity threats in Kenya’s E-Citizen platform. Experts demand reform, transparency, and accountability.
Sierra Leone Leads: Bringing the AU Data Policy Framework to Life
By Neema Mujesia Over the past decade, Sierra Leone has made significant strides in its digital transformation journey. From laying the foundations with its Digital Development Policy to advancing legislative frameworks such as the upcoming Digital...
Kenya’s Existing Legal Frameworks on TFGBV: Specialised International Treaties
Let’s recap before we jump into the specialised International treaties that Kenya has ratified, which reinforce Kenya’s legal frameworks on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). Last week, we read how the constitution of Kenya...
Kenya’s Digital Crossroads: A Landmark Legal Battle and the Fight for Online Freedoms
Between 2020 and 2024, Kenya’s digital ecosystem experienced a dramatic transformation. The country emerged as a regional ICT powerhouse, driven by mobile connectivity, fintech innovation, and a vibrant youth-led digital economy. Yet, this progress...
KICTANet and Government Partners Advance Inclusive Governance Through Public Participation Bill, 2025
KICTANet joined the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice in spearheading the development of the Public Participation Bill, 2025, a legislative proposal aimed at institutionalising citizen engagement in governance. The Bill is a...
Humanising AI: Kenya’s Digital Workforce Demands Ethical Reform
At a stakeholder forum organised by the Data Labelers Association (DLA) in partnership with KICTANet, Internews, and Siasa Place on July 31, 2025, Kenya’s invisible AI workforce finally stepped into the light. The forum brought together civil...
A Glimpse into the State of Advocacy in Kenya
Almost daily, we witness politically motivated censorship. Today, you will be met with falsified information online from a political forum, and next, you will be hearing of a ban on live broadcasts of public demonstrations. As that gets over your head, a media house would be shut by the forces that be, ushering you into an information blackout. And right there as you think that the internet is your fortress, you will be wallowing through the unknown Optimus 3.0 spyware.
Kenya’s Existing Legal Frameworks on TFGBV: Protections Emanating from International Law
Last week in our series on legal frameworks addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), we explored the 2010 Constitution of Kenya and its three main categories of protection. Today, we turn to international law, drawing from...