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#KeIGF2024: KICTANet CEO Outlines Vision for Kenya's Digital Future
by David Indeje 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

Dear Listers, On Thursday, 1 August, we had an amazing 17th Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF). If you missed it, we hope you will be looking forward to our 18th edition in 2025. Dr Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, delivered a keynote address outlining the organization's vision for a multi-stakeholder digital future in Kenya. Githaiga highlighted the significant growth of Kenya's digital landscape, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in addressing emerging challenges and harnessing opportunities. She called for a renewed commitment to the multistakeholder model and emphasized the need to keep the Internet accessible and open for all. She also underscored the importance of addressing issues such as internet shutdowns and promoting digital literacy to ensure a digital future that benefits all Kenyans. Enjoy the reading <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/keigf2024-kictanet-ceo-outlines-kenyas-digital-p…> ! -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals Connect With Us <https://linktr.ee/Kictanet> ______________________________________

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Scope of Work: TechNorms Deck Localization and Facilitation
by Cephas Joseph 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Hello. PFA call for consultants... To build CSO and policymaker capacity to advocate for the advancement of the internet governance multistakeholder system and to counter authoritarian control of the internet governance framework All the best! --- *Cephas O.M * Data Protection Consultant Privacy Tech Advisor Technical Privacy Advocate --- *Co-founder, Cyber In Africa*

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Scope of Work: TechNorms Deck Localization and Facilitation
by Cephas Joseph 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Hello. PFA call for consultants... To build CSO and policymaker capacity to advocate for the advancement of the internet governance multistakeholder system and to counter authoritarian control of the internet governance framework All the best! --- *Cephas O.M * Data Protection Consultant Privacy Tech Advisor Technical Privacy Advocate --- *Co-founder, Cyber In Africa*

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Open Consultation: Draft UNESCO Guidelines for Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals
by Victor Kapiyo 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

UNESCO is currently developing the Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals. The draft guidelines have undergone preliminary expert review and are now open for public consultation.  The draft guidelines have been formulated and informed by the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, aiming to ensure AI technologies are utilized within judicial systems in a manner that upholds justice, human rights, and the rule of law. Call for comments: UNESCO encourages stakeholders, including judicial professionals, legal experts, and the general public, to review and provide feedback on the draft guidelines by September 5, 2024, 23:59 CEST. https://forms.microsoft.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Uq5PHbM5-kuwswIpVrER… The guidelines are attached.

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Don't Miss the #KeIGF2024: Shaping Kenya's Digital Future
by David Indeje 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

Dear Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) is back. Join us this *Thursday, August 1st, 2024* in Nairobi as we gather to discuss the future of the internet in Kenya. For 16 years, KeIGF has brought together leaders from government, industry, civil society, and academia to shape the digital landscape. This year, we'll explore critical topics like: - Building Kenya's digital future - Digital infrastructure for economic growth - Cybersecurity and Digital Economy Resilience - International cooperation for a safer internet - Technology-facilitated gender-based violence - AI and emerging technologies Be part of shaping Kenya's digital destiny. Register now for this in-person and online event! <https://kigf.or.ke/> #KeIGF2024 -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals Connect With Us <https://linktr.ee/Kictanet> ______________________________________

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Beyond blockchain: policy brief on next generation web technologies and their impact on OER - UNESCO Digital Library
by Lydia gachungi 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000390533

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AI involvement Survey
by Ivy Njoki 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

Good afternoon! Looking forward to the IGF. In the meantime, I would like to ask those among us that are working in any AI related issue in the country to fill out the following survey. https://forms.gle/i7QR2ovw2Tqfjgia9 Thank you. Njoki

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tiktok ban.
by Young Women Growing 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

Our Director says her TikTok account has been brought down. The organization's account too has been brought down. Isn't this some form of censorship?

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July KICTANet Newsletter: Key Updates and Upcoming Events
by Neema Mujesia 23 Jul '24

23 Jul '24

Dear Listers, We are pleased to bring you the July edition of the KICTANet newsletter! This month, we have some exciting updates, including the conclusion of a major event, the launch of a critical initiative, and insights into emerging trends and policies shaping the digital landscape in Africa. Also, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum <https://kigf.or.ke/kenya-igf-2024/>on August 1st, 2024. Read here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9xf8py <https://tinyurl.com/2p9xf8py> Stay informed and enjoy the read! With Best Regards, *Neema Mujesia,* Communications Officer@*KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> @NeemaMasitsa <https://x.com/NeemaMasitsa?t=j6CNaieXaw74Mleb0-7YcA&s=09>| LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/neema-masitsa-254350222/> ___________________________. KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | X <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/kictanet/> | Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/videos> | TikTok <https://www.tiktok.com/@kictanet> | WhatsApp <https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaQsX4w6mYPIctLsGh1K> KICTANet: *Transformed communities through the power of ICTs *

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Webinar Invitation July 25, 2024: Epistemic Data Justice for Rural Women in Tanzania and Kenya
by Nelson Otieno 23 Jul '24

23 Jul '24

Dear Listers, Greetings. You are warmly invited to attend the webinar on ‘Legal Prospects for Achieving Epistemic Data Justice for Rural Women in Tanzania and Kenya’. The webinar will take place on July 25, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m CET/ 11:00-12:30 EAT. The entire webinar is dedicated to presenting how epistemic data justice principles could be used to retool the law and address the legal shortcomings of regimes for managing epistemic data injustices that rural women experience in Kenya and Tanzania. -- *Kind Regards,* *Nelson Otieno *

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