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6/18/2025, 8:44:51 AM

🛑 KICTANet calls on all stakeholders to unite against online hate speech through rights-based digital governance. Let’s build safe and inclusive digital spaces with ethical AI and robust policies. #StopHate #DigitalInclusion #HumanRights #KICTANet

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6/16/2025, 4:59:58 PM

🌍 Today, June 16, 2025, we commemorate the International Day of the African Child — honouring the courage of the 1976 Soweto students and spotlighting children’s rights across Africa. ✊🏿✊🏾 This year’s theme, “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010”, highlights the urgent need for adequate resources to protect and empower African children. 📊👧🏽👦🏿 In Kenya, KICTANet joined the civil society led by Watoto Watch Network in partnership with Internews – #KenSafeSpace and Amnesty International Kenya and others to review the Draft Industry Guidelines for Child Online Protection, emphasising collaboration, accountability, and child participation to ensure safe digital spaces. 💻🛡️ https://www.kictanet.or.ke/reimagining-child-online-safety-a-civil-society-conversation-in-kenya/

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6/20/2025, 4:49:48 PM

🌍🚀 June Highlights from KICTANet: Defending Digital Rights & Driving Innovation! This month, we stood strong for digital freedoms—supporting activists like Rose Njeri and advocating for open, inclusive online spaces. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/defending-digital-rights-justice-kenya-kictanet-fdnme?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via

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6/18/2025, 1:18:33 PM

☁️ KICTANet Joins Kenya’s Cloud Adoption Multi-Agency Committee 🇰🇪 We are pleased to share that KICTANet is now part of the Kenya Cloud Adoption Committee, a multi-agency team constituted by the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy(MICDE). This strategic committee — bringing together public and private sector representatives — plays a crucial role in advancing Kenya’s digital transformation through cloud adoption. 🔍 The committee’s key responsibilities include: ✅ Supporting cloud migration across entities with technical and commercial expertise. ✅ Ensuring cybersecurity, compliance, and interoperability standards. ✅ Accrediting cloud service providers and administering a cloud services marketplace. ✅ Approving internal hosting for entities and taking inventory of national data assets. This work is guided by the Kenya Cloud Policy, 2025, as per Gazette Notice No. 5589, anchored under the Kenya Information and Communication Act (Cap. 411A). 📄 Read the policy here: https://lnkd.in/dDwen6aF 🌐 As KICTANet, we remain committed to fostering inclusive, secure, and sustainable cloud adoption in Kenya

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6/13/2025, 4:22:06 AM

Kenya’s Digital Surveillance: Balancing Security and Human Rights Kenya’s new government measures to enhance digital surveillance are sparking debate. From advanced monitoring systems to data retention policies, these steps aim to bolster national security but raise concerns about privacy and freedom of expression. Key points: ➡️Increased Surveillance: Expanded use of tech for monitoring online activities. ➡️Human Rights Risks: Potential threats to privacy, free speech, and data protection. ➡️Global Context: Kenya joins nations grappling with security vs. rights dilemmas. How can Kenya strengthen cybersecurity while safeguarding human rights? A transparent, rights-based approach is crucial. https://tatua.digital/cyber-security/kenyas-escalating-digital-surveillance-human-rights-at-risk-amid-new-government-measures/

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6/15/2025, 9:45:38 AM

👨‍💻💙 Happy Father’s Day from KICTANet! Today, we celebrate the fathers who lead with compassion, champion digital rights, and inspire the next generation in building an inclusive, safe, and innovative digital world. 🌍✨ #FathersDay #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood #KICTANet

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6/12/2025, 11:26:24 AM

KICTANet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MindHYVE.ai and DV8 Infosystems to co-develop Kenya’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy. This strategic alliance brings together KICTANet’s expertise in ICT policy, MindHYVE.ai’s leadership in advanced AI technologies, and DV8 Infosystems’ systems integration capabilities. The partnership aims to refine the National AI Strategy 2025-2030, incorporate best practices and African contextual realities, and ensure broad stakeholder inclusion. This initiative positions Kenya as a leader in responsible AI development and policy on both the continental and global stage. More details of the MoU- https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kictanet-mindhyve-ai-dv8-infosystems-sign-mou-for-kenya-ai-policy/

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5/15/2025, 6:02:28 AM

🌍Join us at the 2025 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF). Hosted by KICTANet in partnership with the East Africa Community (EAC) and East Africa NRIs, this year’s EAIGF is themed “Advancing East Africa’s Digital Governance Together.” This theme highlights the power of collective action in shaping effective digital policies, standards, and practices. Together, we can unlock the full potential of the digital age for East Africa while addressing its challenges. When: Today (Day 0) Where: Virtual Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85274696168 Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to East Africa’s digital future! Join policymakers, innovators, and stakeholders in driving multi-stakeholder cooperation. #EAIGF2025 #DigitalGovernance #EastAfrica #InternetGovernance #AfricaTechPolicySummit

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5/16/2025, 3:47:40 AM

Journalists Urged to Adapt to Technology While Upholding Ethical Standards At the Media Council of Kenya’s Annual Media Summit, Dr. Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, emphasised that journalists must embrace technology-such as AI and digital newsrooms-while maintaining the highest ethical standards to preserve public trust. Dr. Githaiga highlighted both the opportunities and challenges technology brings: ➡️ AI and digital tools can amplify new voices and increase newsroom efficiency. ➡️ Risks include digital surveillance, cyber harassment, and the spread of misinformation. “Trust is the backbone of journalism, but it’s fragile in this era of echo chambers,” she noted, calling for stronger editorial standards, fact-checking, and digital literacy. Panellists - James Wamathai (Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), Young Muthomi (Royal Media Services Limited), Francis Mureithi (Radio Africa Group) Jacinta kiraguri (Standard Group PLC), Harry Misiko (Nation Media Group) and Rosemary Mwangi, Communications Authority of Kenya echoed the need for upskilling, ethical AI use, and regulatory innovation to keep pace with technological change. Journalists who adapt and innovate-while upholding integrity-will remain essential in informing and uniting the public. https://www.kictanet.or.ke/journalists-urged-to-adapt-to-technology-while-upholding-ethical-standards/

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5/14/2025, 4:06:32 AM

Join us TODAY for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum at the #AfricaTechPolicySummit! 🌍 The Kenya IGF unites stakeholders from government, private sector, civil society, academia, media, and the public for an open, inclusive dialogue on Internet governance. Embracing the multistakeholder model, we’re fostering policies to ensure the Internet drives sustainable economic and social development. This year’s theme, ‘Tech for Human Development: Policy, Innovation, and Inclusive Governance’, reflects Kenya’s constitutional values of equality, representation, and public participation. It also aligns with Africa’s push for digital transformation through inter-African digital trade and cohesion for tech-driven human progress. Let’s shape a future where technology empowers all! #KenyaIGF #InternetGovernance #TechForGood Join us virtually via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LaCcfdnfRsyL7bJmcXHwiA