by panafcon | Mar 4, 2025 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
Technology has the power to enhance livelihoods across the globe. In Kenya, initiatives like the “Strengthening Digital Communities” project have shown remarkable success in empowering local agripreneurs through digital skills. Meanwhile, the UK’s...
by panafcon | Mar 3, 2025 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
The UK-funded initiative, the UK Digital Access Programme (DAP) is making strides in bridging the digital divide in Busia County, empowering marginalised communities with essential digital literacy and skills. The “Strengthening Digital Communities”...
by panafcon | Feb 27, 2025 | Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
Greater regional cooperation and a renewed commitment to establishing robust data governance frameworks that support sustainable development and protect digital rights across the East African Community are needed. This was the clarion call at the sidelines of the East...
by panafcon | Feb 26, 2025 | Accessibility, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
The dispute between Nairobi City County (NCCG) and utility company Kenya Power is a stark illustration of the fragility of critical infrastructure in Kenya, laid bare by governance failures and a blatant disregard for the rule of law. What began as a financial dispute...
by panafcon | Feb 26, 2025 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) is a growing crisis in Africa, with a significant percentage of women and marginalized groups experiencing harassment, cyberstalking, and other forms of digital abuse. According to a 2021 report by the Web Foundation, 38% of women...
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...
