Critical Infrastructure Under Siege – Nairobi’s Governance Failure
Nairobi’s infrastructure crisis: A clash between city officials and Kenya Power exposed governance failures, digital disruption, and the urgent need for legal accountability and systemic reform to protect critical infrastructure.
OGBV Mapping in Africa: Data-Driven Insights and Solutions by KICTANet
Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) is a growing crisis in Africa, with a significant percentage of women and marginalized groups experiencing harassment, cyberstalking, and other forms of digital abuse. According to a 2021 report by the Web...
Mapping & Mitigating OGBV in Africa: Insights from KICTANet.
Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) is a growing crisis in Africa, with a significant percentage of women and marginalized groups experiencing harassment, cyberstalking, and other forms of digital abuse. According to a 2021 report by the Web...
Digital Identity: The Human Rights Stakes of Digital Megaprojects.
In recent years, the adoption of digital identity systems has surged globally. As of 2024, over 2.05 billion digital identities have been issued worldwide, with more than 100 digital ID networks in operation. This rapid expansion is reflected in...
Resilience and Action: Shaping the Future of Digital Rights at RightsCon 2025
Taiwan’s path to democracy has been marked by decades of struggle, from 37 years of martial law to political prosecutions and digital threats from authoritarian regimes. As a technologically advanced society, Taiwan has faced cyberattacks,...
UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund: Scaling for Impact
Review of the UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund highlights achievements, scaling plans, and the importance of ethical, sustainable AI solutions for development.
KICTANet Week Recap (February 10–14, 2025)
This week, guided by our core pillars, we focused on key initiatives that underscore the critical intersection of digital policy, online safety, and climate justice. Our efforts centered on fostering informed discussions, combating misinformation,...
Road to The Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2025: Call for Topics
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual multistakeholder platform that brings together diverse groups to discuss ICT and Internet policy issues. While the forum generates soft policy outcomes, its primary role is to serve as a...
KICTANet Advocates for Digital Rights at UN UPR Pre-Session in Geneva
By Cherie Oyier KICTANet will be participating in the 49th Pre-Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva, Switzerland between the 18th and 21st of February, 2025. Kenya’s human rights status is scheduled for review on Tuesday, 18th...
Cyberbullying and Online Safety: KICTANet on NTV’s Fixing the Nation
KICTANet’s Cherie Oyier discussed Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) on NTV’s Fixing the Nation, covering self-protection strategies, legal challenges, and KICTANet’s initiatives to combat online harms.