by panafcon | May 8, 2025 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
KICTANet is inviting applications from grassroots Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) based in Kenya to take part in a Policy Hackathon on Promoting Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces in Kenya. This Policy Hackathon, is part of...
by panafcon | May 7, 2025 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) 2025, hosted by Paradigm Initiative (PIN), was held from April 29th to May 1st, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia. The event brought together policymakers, civil society organisations, tech companies, academics, and...
by panafcon | Apr 16, 2025 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) and KICTANet convened a forum in Nairobi focused on “Building Coalitions for Digital Rights in Kenya,” addressing the need for a united and strategic approach to safeguarding online freedoms amid increasing digital...
by panafcon | Mar 25, 2025 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
By Valarie Waswa On March 12, 2025, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) held a consultation regarding the Draft Code of Practice on Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech in Kenya. The Code seeks to mitigate the increasing prevalence of...
by panafcon | Mar 21, 2025 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet, kictanet post, Privacy
Kenya is a land of beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture, and rapidly expanding internet access. However, behind all this is a public shying away from lifting a finger against questionable digital freedoms. So questionable and uncertain that expressing even a mildly...
by panafcon | Feb 25, 2025 | Access, Access to information, Digital Resilience, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
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 the market’s...
