by panafcon | Apr 8, 2025 | Access to information, Highlights, kictanet post
Around the world, governments deploy internet shutdowns to interfere with election outcomes and undermine democratic participation. This practice harms human rights — we cannot allow it to become normalized. Ahead of the upcoming election, we urge the Gabonese...
by panafcon | Apr 1, 2025 | Digital Economy, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post, Privacy
By Valarie Waswa Have you ever wondered who truly owns your data in the age of digital IDs? Or how safe your personal information is in the hands of the government? Well, I had the chance to explore these questions at a vibrant TechMoran panel discussion during the...
by panafcon | Apr 1, 2025 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
By Valarie Waswa The gig economy is transforming how Kenyans earn a living, with digital platforms opening up opportunities for flexible work. However, this transformation hasn’t come without challenges. Many gig workers, especially women, face income instability, a...
by panafcon | Mar 27, 2025 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
By Neema Mujesia, Kenya has taken a bold step into the future with the launch of its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030. Unveiled by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, the strategy aims to position Kenya as...
by panafcon | Mar 26, 2025 | Highlights
The Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) 2025 is set to take place from May 12-16 in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together policymakers, private sector leaders, academia, civil society, and tech innovators. This inaugural summit aims to foster collaboration and harmonise...
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...
