World Radio Day: Bridging Digital Policy and Climate Justice
World Radio Day 2025, themed "Radio and Climate Change," presents a crucial opportunity for reflection. KICTANet recognises the role of radio in disseminating information and fostering public dialogue on this urgent issue. While KICTANet has...
Countering Online Radicalization in the Age of Disinformation.
By Neema Mujesia, The Rise of Disinformation and Extremism Disinformation has emerged as a pervasive challenge in today’s digital ecosystem, fueling mistrust, societal polarization, and, in extreme cases, radicalization. According to the upcoming...
Safer Internet Day: A Call for Shared Responsibility
The digital landscape evolves at breakneck speed. Young people are adept at finding ways around any controls on the use of the internet, including parental controls. They often outpace the very parents tasked with safeguarding them from potential cyber threats.
Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2025: Together for a Better Online World
Discover how Kenya is celebrating Safer Internet Day 2025, with a focus on initiatives by Watoto Watch Network to educate children and promote online safety.
Balancing Innovation and Data Sovereignty in Kenya
KICTANet plays a crucial role in shaping Kenya’s data protection landscape, advocating for strong policies and promoting digital inclusion.
From Words to Action: Lexicon for Safer Digital Spaces
In Kenya, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) has become a growing concern, particularly with the widespread adoption of digital platforms. Women, girls, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are disproportionately targeted with...
Kenya Sets Stage for AI Leadership with Landmark AI Convening
The AI Statement of Principles and Africa AI Convening, held in Nairobi, brought together stakeholders to discuss ethical AI development in Kenya. The event focused on key principles like safety, inclusivity, and trustworthiness, and explored Kenya’s role in shaping Africa’s AI future.
Tracking Online Gender-Based Violence in Africa: AI Trolling Dominates Week 1
Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) is a growing global crisis, with its prevalence rising sharply across Africa. While much of the reporting and research on OGBV focuses on high-profile individuals such as politicians, journalists, and human...
UK Government, KICTANet Empowers Mandera with 150 Computers for Digital Inclusion
Mandera County receives a boost in digital access and literacy, empowering youth, women, PWDs, and senior citizens.
Celebrating Data Privacy: Insights from the Annual Privacy Day Conference 2025
By Valarie Waswa Each year on January 28th, the world comes together to mark International Privacy Day, and Kenya is no exception. This year’s theme, “Safeguarding Personal Data to Spur Digital Transformation and Economic Development,” set the...