California SB‑53 and Kenya’s Emerging AI Governance
By Joseph Kihanya LLB LLM California’s Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (SB‑53) did not emerge in isolation. It is the product of months of political theatre, rhetorical urgency, and intense lobbying from technology companies...
Digital Violence: Insights from the 16 Days of Activism
By Neema Mujesia, During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Spice FM hosted an important conversation on digital violence, a growing form of abuse affecting women and girls in Kenya. The discussion highlighted how technology,...
Tech, Safety & Digital Rights: Conversations Powered by the 16 Days of Activism
By Neema Mujesia, As part of our continued engagement in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, KICTANet joined partners for an in-person dialogue exploring how technology and innovation can tackle Sexual and Gender-Based Violence...
Driving AI Innovation in Kenya: A New Chapter Begins
By Neema Mujesia, KICTANet remains committed to supporting innovation that upholds human rights, inclusion, and trust in emerging technologies. Kenya is emerging as a center for responsible, transformative AI innovation. The recent UK–Kenya AI...
Join Us: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 Nov – 10 Dec)
By Neema Mujesia, The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, observed annually from 25 November to 10 December, is a global campaign calling for the protection of the rights, safety, and dignity of women, girls and marginalized...
EDACR: Powering Digital Access, Building Resilient Communities
A transformative initiative by KICTANet and partners to equip youth, strengthen VSLAs, and embed inclusive digital services across Kenya’s ASAL counties.
Building Trust in a Digital East Africa: KICTANet Advances Data Governance with MEACA Officials
As East Africa’s digital economy accelerates toward a projected $180 billion by 2025, the region faces a critical question: how can data be governed in a way that fuels innovation, protects rights, and strengthens regional integration? This week in...
Kenya Launches Inclusive AI Policy Development Process to Shape a Responsible Digital Future
The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE), has officially launched the development of the Kenya National Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies Policy. The...
Mlinzi: A New Tool Helping Kenyans Report Digital Harassment
By Faith Karori Social media often feels like a wild ride, where connection and conflict coexist. What starts as a harmless comment/post can quickly spiral and turn into public shaming. Strangers attack, misinformation spreads, and reputations are...
Architects of Trust: How Kenya’s Startup Ecosystem Is Aligning Compliance with Innovation and Why It Matters for Policy Reform
At Africa Startup Festival 2025, experts unpack how regulatory alignment, governance, and trust-building are reshaping Kenya’s tech ecosystem and attracting global investment.