Kenya Launches Digital Literacy Curriculum at Connected Africa Summit
At the Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2025 in Diani, Kenya, the National Digital Literacy Skills Curriculum was launched, a transformative initiative to standardise digital skills training and empower Kenyans for the digital era. The curriculum was...
ICT Policy Making Process in Kenya: Where is the Problem?
I appreciate the intricacies that lie beneath the process of developing a policy in Kenya. But the brutal truth is that the policymaking process in Kenya is marred with widespread political apathy from the majority of the population and a lack of political goodwill from the leaders mandated with governance and policy development.
Strengthening digital communities summary
The project addressed the digital divide affecting marginalized groups in Mandera and Busia counties, including women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and small-scale traders. By enhancing digital skills and improving access to technology,...
Strengthening Digital Communities Impact Report
This project aimed to improve digital skills and access in the in Busia and Mandera Counties. Below is a summary of the project journey and impact. #DigitalAccessProgramme
Safeguarding Kenya’s Digital Space: Insights from the SM4P Phase II and KenSafeSpace Workshop
A three-day workshop on digital safety and governance, hosted by Internews, KICTANet, and UNESCO from May 7–9, 2025, in Naivasha, brought together 50 stakeholders from the Social Media 4 Peace (SM4P Phase II) and KenSafeSpace networks. The event...
Digital Freedoms on Trial: Civil Society Groups Challenge Internet Interference
Seven Kenyan civil society organizations have filed a landmark lawsuit challenging government internet shutdowns.
Digital Rights, UPR Advocacy, and the Future of Internet Freedom in Kenya
By Egline Samoei The Africa Tech Policy Summit 2025, held in Nairobi, spotlighted the urgent and evolving digital rights landscape across the continent. Hosted by KICTANet, the side event titled “Advocacy Engagement on Digital Rights in Africa and...
Kenya IGF 2025: Responsible AI and Emerging Tech for Ethics, Equity, Growth
Explore insights from Kenya IGF 2025 on responsible AI, quantum computing, and IoT. Experts discuss ethical governance, infrastructure gaps, and Africa’s role in the global AI race for equitable economic growth.
KICTANet Champions Tech Policy at Kenya IGF
KICTANet leads ICT policy at the 19th Kenya IGF, fostering multistakeholder dialogue, advocating balanced regulation, and training new voices through KeSIG.
East Africa Internet Governance Forum 2025: A Regional Push for Digital Unity
The 2025 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF), hosted by KICTANet in partnership with the East Africa Community (EAC) and regional Internet Governance stakeholders, kicked off under the theme: “Advancing East Africa’s Digital Governance...