by panafcon | May 26, 2025 | Access to information, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
By Akoth Ocholla As an advocate for social justice, I appreciate the intricacies that lie beneath the process of developing a policy in Kenya. But the brutal truth is that the policymaking process in Kenya is marred with widespread political apathy from the majority...
by panafcon | May 26, 2025 | Cyber-bullying, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
A three-day workshop on digital safety and governance, hosted by Internews, KICTANet, and UNESCO from May 7–9, 2025, in Naivasha, brought together 50 stakeholders from the Social Media 4 Peace (SM4P Phase II) and KenSafeSpace networks. The event focused on...
by panafcon | May 21, 2025 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
In what could become a historic legal moment for Kenya’s digital future, seven civil society organizations have jointly filed a public interest petition challenging the Kenyan government’s role in recent internet disruptions. The petitioners, including The Bloggers...
by panafcon | May 20, 2025 | Digital Resilience, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Egline Samoei The Africa Tech Policy Summit 2025, held in Nairobi, spotlighted the urgent and evolving digital rights landscape across the continent. Hosted by KICTANet, the side event titled “Advocacy Engagement on Digital Rights in Africa and The Universal...
by panafcon | May 18, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post, KIGF 2025
At the Africa Tech Policy Summit 2025, the Kenya Internet Governance Forum (IGF) hosted a dynamic fireside chat on “Responsible AI & Emerging Technology: Aligning Innovation with Ethics, Equity, and Economic Growth.” Moderated by Ali Hussein, Chairman...
by panafcon | May 18, 2025 | Highlights, kictanet post, stakeholder engagement
The 18th Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF), held during the inaugural Africa Tech Policy Summit, showcased KICTANet’s role in shaping ICT policy in Kenya and beyond. Dr Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, and Ali Hussein, Chair of the Board of Trustees, discussed...
