by panafcon | Jan 23, 2025 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
Dr Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, emphasizes the urgent need for stronger digital rights coalitions in Kenya, asserting that collective action is crucial for navigating the evolving digital landscape. “The time to unite is now,” she declared during a...
by panafcon | Jan 16, 2025 | Access, Digital Economy, Highlights, kictanet post
The 2023/24 Kenya Housing Survey reveals significant disparities in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) access across Kenyan counties. Computer Access Computer usage is significantly higher in urban areas (20.9%) compared to rural areas (7.3%),...
by panafcon | Jan 10, 2025 | Access to information, Cyber Security, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has issued a notice requiring all health institutions to obtain certification as data handler/ processors. The new health institutions will be required to include a valid certificate of...
by panafcon | Jan 8, 2025 | Freedom of Expression, Highlights, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier Meta’s decision to replace its fact-checking program with a “Community Notes” system has sparked significant debate. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues this shift is a return to foundational principles of free speech, stating that...
