KICTANet Advocates for Digital Rights in Kenya’s 4th UPR at Geneva
By Cherie Oyier Introduction On 18th February 2025, Kenya’s human rights status was reviewed during the pre-session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva. The UPR process is a mechanism of the Human Rights Council consisting of a...
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KICTANet and UK Government Celebrate Digital Empowerment in Marginalized Communities
KICTANet, in collaboration with the UK Government and partners, marked the successful culmination of the Strengthening Digital Communities (SDC) Project, which has empowered over 600,000 citizens in marginalized communities in Mandera and Busia...
Internet Shutdowns Harm Democracy: Gabon Urged to #KeepItOn
Around the world, governments deploy internet shutdowns to interfere with election outcomes and undermine democratic participation. This practice harms human rights — we cannot allow it to become normalized. Ahead of the upcoming election, we urge...
Diving into Kenya’s Digital Future: Maisha Namba, eCitizen, and Data Privacy at TechMoran
By Valarie Waswa Have you ever wondered who truly owns your data in the age of digital IDs? Or how safe your personal information is in the hands of the government? Well, I had the chance to explore these questions at a vibrant TechMoran panel...
Women in Kenya’s Gig Economy: Charting a Fair, Inclusive, and Equitable Future
By Valarie Waswa The gig economy is transforming how Kenyans earn a living, with digital platforms opening up opportunities for flexible work. However, this transformation hasn’t come without challenges. Many gig workers, especially women, face...
Kenya’s Roadmap to AI Leadership
By Neema Mujesia, Kenya has taken a bold step into the future with the launch of its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030. Unveiled by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, the strategy aims to...
Call for Workshop Proposals: Africa Tech Policy Summit 2025
The Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) 2025 is set to take place from May 12-16 in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together policymakers, private sector leaders, academia, civil society, and tech innovators. This inaugural summit aims to foster...
Kenya’s Misinformation Code: Balancing Rights and Regulation
By Valarie Waswa On March 12, 2025, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) held a consultation regarding the Draft Code of Practice on Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech in Kenya. The Code seeks to mitigate the...
Plusfarm Initiative Boosts Agriculture with Digital Skills in Busia
A cohort of 15 young agripreneurs in Busia County emerged as winners following a digital skills training program and a highly competitive pitch event, organized by Plusfarm. The "Agripreneurship in a Digital Era" initiative, spanning five months,...