by panafcon | Nov 19, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet post
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 development of the Kenya AI...
by panafcon | Oct 16, 2025 | Access, Artificial Intelligence, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
As artificial intelligence reshapes global journalism, African newsrooms are grappling with its promises and perils. A recent webinar hosted by the Wits Centre for Journalism and African Women in Media brought together Dr Grace Githaiga, CEO at KICTANet, Sara...
by panafcon | Aug 18, 2025 | Access, Access to information, Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
By Dr. Grace Githaiga Kenya is emerging as one of Africa’s most important base for artificial intelligence, thanks to a vibrant ecosystem that includes companies, government regulations, research institutions, civil society, innovation hubs. Kenya’s AI...
by panafcon | Jul 31, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
At a stakeholder forum organised by the Data Labelers Association (DLA) in partnership with KICTANet, Internews, and Siasa Place on July 31, 2025, Kenya’s invisible AI workforce finally stepped into the light. The forum brought together civil society, academia, tech...
by panafcon | Jul 22, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Highlights, kictanet post
By Dr Grace Githaiga, Two weeks ago, I was invited to give a guest lecture at the Strathmore University Law School Master of Laws (LL.M) 2025/26 Class. The topic of discussion was about Artificial intelligence (AI) in Kenya, in which the students were to learn...
by panafcon | Jul 9, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-bullying, Gender, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
What happens when technology becomes a weapon against women? In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) and social media shape our daily lives, the rise of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) threatens women’s safety and freedom online. Dr Grace...
