KICTANet Visits Mandera: Digital Empowerment Gains Noted
KICTANet’s courtesy visits to Mandera officials showcase SDC project’s impact on digital skills, literacy, and community empowerment.
Is Your Freedom Just a Fancy Word for “Surveillance Target”?
Is the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act (CMCA) 2018 more like a digital sieve, catching only the inconvenient truths while letting everything else slip through?
Empowering Young Women and Youth in Digital Rights and Cybersecurity.
By Neema Mujesia, In today’s digital age, cybersecurity and digital rights are fundamental for civic engagement, governance, and policy change. As more young people take the lead in shaping political and social narratives, the need for digital...
Shedding Light on the Unseen Impact of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence.
By Neema Mujesia, Today, KICTANet, in partnership with the British High Commission through the Digital Accessibility Program (DAP), embarked on a groundbreaking initiative—recording a documentary on the impact of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based...
Safeguarding Kenya’s Digital Future: KICTANet’s Journey with the ODPC.
By Neema Mujesia, Today, our CEO, Dr. Grace Githaiga, participated in a crucial interview reflecting on KICTANet’s ongoing relationship with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC). The discussion highlighted our contributions to data...
A Diplomatic Connection and Ambassador Maddens’ Saint Mary’s School Roots.
By Cherie Oyier, KICTANet had a productive meeting with the Belgium Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Peter Maddens on 19th March 2025. KICTANet’s key agenda was to discuss key digital rights challenges that have arisen in Kenya since its last human rights...
How SDC Project is Bridging the Digital Divide in Mandera
The "Strengthening Digital Communities" (SDC) project in Mandera County is a focused effort to bridge the digital divide and empower residents through enhanced digital literacy and access. Led by KICTANet, and funded by the UK Government’s Digital...
Mandera to Busia: Addressing TFGBV and Mental Health in Digital Spaces
Explore the crucial link between technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) and mental health in Kenya. Learn about the challenges faced in Mandera and Busia, and the steps being taken to create safer digital spaces.
Kenya’s Dynamic Linguistic Tapestry: Local Languages as Drivers of TFBGV
Explore KICTANet’s work at the UN, addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in Kenyan languages. Learn how they’re creating lexicons to combat online harassment and promote digital safety for all.
KICTANet to Host Inaugural Africa Tech Policy Summit in Nairobi
By David Indeje and Neema Mujesia, KICTANet is announcing the inaugural Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS), a landmark event set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 12 – 16, 2025. This summit will convene policymakers, private sector...