How Kenyan Activists Use Technology for Safe, Impactful Online Advocacy
Kenya’s digital advocacy landscape is vibrant, creative, and resilient. By harnessing the power of technology, storytelling, and solidarity, advocates are shaping a future where civic space is protected, voices are heard, and meaningful change is...
Policy Hackathon on Promoting Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces in Kenya
KICTANet is inviting applications from grassroots Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) based in Kenya to take part in a Policy Hackathon on Promoting Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces in Kenya. This Policy...
DRIF 2025: Digital Ubuntu Shapes Africa’s Tech Future
By Cherie Oyier The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) 2025, hosted by Paradigm Initiative (PIN), was held from April 29th to May 1st, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia. The event brought together policymakers, civil society organisations, tech...
Kenya’s ICT Future Unveiled at 4th ICT & Data Centers Conference 2025
Discover insights from the 4th ICT & Data Centers Conference 2025 in Nairobi, where Kenya’s $110B ICT sector, sustainability, and digital innovation took center stage.
KICTANet at DRIF25: Implementing the African Union Data Policy Framework
KICTANet is at this year’s Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) in Lusaka, Zambia, where the theme, Promoting Digital Ubuntu in Approaches to Technology, has set the stage for critical discussions. The forum brings together governments, civil...
KICTANet at DRIF25: Advancing Inclusive and Ethical Tech Policies in Africa.
KICTANet is proud to participate in the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF25), taking place from April 29 to May 1, 2025, in Zambia. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Digital Ubuntu in Approaches to Technology,” this year’s forum brings...
Safeguarding Women Journalists in the Digital Age: A Call to Action.
The Growing Threat to Women Journalists. The digital era has opened new frontiers for journalism — enabling richer storytelling, wider collaboration, and deeper engagement. Yet for women journalists, this progress has come with alarming digital...
Do Human and Digital Rights Organisations Need a Coalition?
As part of the Kenya Safe and Inclusive Digital Space (KenSafeSpace) Action, KICTANet undertook a needs assessment of organizations working in the human rights and digital rights sectors to understand the potential for collaborative efforts within...
Kenya’s Growing Gig Economy Balancing Opportunity and Challenges
Kenya’s gig economy is rapidly evolving, driven by digital labour platforms that offer new employment opportunities across diverse sectors such as domestic work, health care, beauty services, and online freelancing. This transformation is...
Kenya Digital Rights: Coalition Forms Amid Growing Threats
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) and KICTANet convened a forum in Nairobi focused on "Building Coalitions for Digital Rights in Kenya," addressing the need for a united and strategic approach to safeguarding online freedoms amid increasing...