by panafcon | Feb 16, 2026 | Cyber-bullying, Gender, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet, kictanet post, Privacy
By Cherie Oyier Questions on the right to privacy and the scope of application of the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 (DPA) have been triggered with the emergence of videos online by the now infamous Russian national. But why these questions? For context, the videos...
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 | 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 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 12, 2025 | Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet, kictanet post, Privacy
By Neema Mujesia, The Rise of Disinformation and Extremism Disinformation has emerged as a pervasive challenge in today’s digital ecosystem, fueling mistrust, societal polarization, and, in extreme cases, radicalization. According to the upcoming 2024 CHRIPS...
by panafcon | Feb 10, 2025 | Highlights, kictanet post, Privacy
Since Kenya enacted its Data Protection Act in 2019, strides have been made in safeguarding personal data. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has been instrumental, in imposing penalties on violators and deterring future offenses. However,...
