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Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2023- #DRIF23 in Nairobi
by David Indeje 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Dear Listers, The 10th edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from April 12 – April 14, 2023, for the first time ever. Under the theme of “building a sustainable internet for all,” where conversations on digital policies are debated and deliberated on and partnerships are forged for action. Paradigm Initiative who is the convener of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF), is collaborating with the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), and Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) established under Strathmore University. This year, the sessions will focus on among other themes, Internet shutdowns, Universal Service Fund utilization, data protection, content moderation, and censorship. For details on what the agenda is and what KICTANet will be focusing on: https://bit.ly/3UvcgJB -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Articles from KICTANet 07 April 2023
by News＠KICTANet 07 Apr '23

07 Apr '23

KICTANet Newsletter [View this in your browser.](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCIyNzNiMGRiZWU4NDciLGZhbHNlXQ) Advocacy’s Role in ICT Inclusion Advocacy demands that, as an individual or group, you own the zeal to influence, fund, champion, and/or advocate for a particular course of action for a given individual or group. For a long time, the discussion of inclusion for Persons with Disability In the ICT sector was unheard of. The advocacy for inclusion remained toned-down and it was considered a … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCI4YWUzNWZlOWY3MTEiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Illustration of four persons with disability celebrating](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCI4YWUzNWZlOWY3MTEiLGZhbHNlXQ) The Annual ICT Connected Summit 2023 Kicks Off at Diani [The Annual ICT Connected Summit plenary session on "Data Protection: Shaping a common regional data policy](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCJhZTMwNTUyZjQ5MDQiLGZhbHNlXQ) By John Walubengo Every year, during Easter week, as it has been slightly over the last decade, the ICT Authority of Kenya, currently headed by the CEO, Mr Stanley Kamanguya, invites delegates from the public and private sector, academia and civil society to convene and discuss contemporary issues affecting ICTs in the East African region. With over a thousand delegates, … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCJhZTMwNTUyZjQ5MDQiLGZhbHNlXQ) Introduction to Spectrum KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder think tank for ICT policy formulation. One of its pillars is capacity building. Through its community Networks project, we strive to build capacity in telecommunications, a core component in the provision of digital access to unserved and underserved communities. This 4-part series in the telecommunications spectrum will explore: The nature of spectrum Spectrum allocation both at … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCJhYzYyZmY3YmE3MDIiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Introduction to Spectrum](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCJhYzYyZmY3YmE3MDIiLGZhbHNlXQ) Visit Our Socials We always want to engage you on our social media pages. [Check it out](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCJmNGZlZmY1ODUzODYiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Unsubscribe](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCI3YTQ1ZDkzOWQ5NGYiLGZhbHNlXQ) | [Manage your subscription](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCIyNjNmMjQ1NDU3MWIiLGZhbHNlXQ) [facebook](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCJmNGYyNmQ5NmY4MmIiLGZhbHNlXQ) [twitter](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCI1MjAxMjNlNzc1OTgiLGZhbHNlXQ) [instagram](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCJmODIyY2I5ZjMxZTkiLGZhbHNlXQ) [youtube](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCIzMjVjYWVmNjAyMTciLGZhbHNlXQ) [linkedin](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCIzNTI0MjlmZTE5YzIiLGZhbHNlXQ) [custom](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCI4ODFkODYzMzk4ZmMiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Email Marketing Powered by MailPoet](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTMiLCJlMTBkNTdlYWZjMjMiLGZhbHNlXQ)

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Africa IGF call for Issues for 2023 program
by catherine kyalo 06 Apr '23

06 Apr '23

Dear Listers, The African Internet Governance Forum's Multi Stakeholder Group has opened up a call for submission of thematic areas for AfIGF 2023 before April 17, 2023. The 12th edition of the Africa IGF will happen in hybrid and seeks to domesticate the UN Digital Initiatives and their relevance to the AU Focus on 2063. https://au.int/en/agenda2063/overview You are welcomed to add voice to what our focus should be as Africans on matters ICT. https://afigf.africa/african-internet-governance-forum-2023-call-for-issues/

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CALL FOR APPLICATION: 8th Edition of The Kenya School of Internet Governance
by David Indeje 06 Apr '23

06 Apr '23

Dear Listers, The Kenya School of Internet Governence's (KeSIG) mission is to increase the capacity of key actors and potential actors in the local internet governance space. These include traditional human rights defenders and civil society organizations, students, academia, the tech community, and government departments. These actors are also commissioned to participate in international internet policymaking thereby contributing African perspectives in global debates. The training aims to: - Get participants to understand Internet governance - Increase the mass of people contributing to internet policymaking in Kenya and globally - Equip participants with skills to effectively participate in Internet governance discussions and forums - Provide networking opportunities for different stakeholders - Provide actors involved in Internet governance (trainers) with feedback on emerging issues To find out more about the KeSIG 2023 program and how to apply please visit here. https://kigf.or.ke/kesig-program-2023/ -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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#ConnectedSummit2023: Perspectives
by David Indeje 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

Dear Listers, The 2023 ‘Connected Summit’ began on April 3 in Diani, Coastal Kenya. The summit’s theme ‘The Digital Economy – Endless Opportunities and Shaping Our Future." If you missed it, here are some perspectives to help us reflect on this year and ahead. Here is what was gathered https://bit.ly/3KbF9G7 -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Kenya IGF 2023- Call For Topics
by Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

Good afternoon, Following the announcement that Kenya IGF 2023 will be held on Thursday 22nd June 2023 and the series of events from 19th -22nd of June that all make up the IGF Week, we the Multi Advisory Group (MAG) that assists in the coordination of IGF hereby make a call for topics to be discussed throughout the IGF week. The topics should be based on the global IGF sub themes as well as any other contemporary topics that form key internet governance concerns in Kenya. As earlier advised, the theme for Kenya IGF 2023 will mirror the global IGF theme “'The Internet We Want - Empowering All People''. The Subthemes will be centered around 1. AI & Emerging Technologies 2. Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, and Online Safety 3. Data Governance and Trust 4. Digital Divides and Inclusion 5. Human Rights and Freedoms 6. Sustainability & Environment Some other themes to consider will be 7. Avoid Internet Fragmentation 8. Global Digital Governance and Cooperation We hereby seek your input on proposed topics and we shall close this on Monday the 27th of March. We look forward to your collaboration, insights and to a fantastic 2023 Kenya IGF! Kind regards, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu KICTANET MAG Chair

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Articles from KICTANet 10 posts from our blog
by News＠KICTANet 04 Apr '23

04 Apr '23

KICTANet Newsletter [View this in your browser.](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCIzOGFjYjU3Mzc3ZTgiLGZhbHNlXQ) Kenya National Public Key Infrastructure implementation status The Community Authority together with the ICT Authority of Kenya held an inclusive status update in March 2023 on the implementation of the National Public Key Infrastructure. Government organs were represented, and also civil society, business interests, and academia. The Community Authority together with the ICT Authority of Kenya held an inclusive status update in March 2023 on the implementation … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCJhZWYxN2YwNWYxNGIiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Kenya National Public Key Infrastructure implementation status](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCJhZWYxN2YwNWYxNGIiLGZhbHNlXQ) Data Localization: What are The Issues? [Where should data of strategic national importance be located and why should that be important?](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCI3ZTM2MWFiOWFhYjAiLGZhbHNlXQ) By John Walubengo As countries continue to digitize their socio-economic spheres, the value of their digital activities and footprints begins to accrue national strategic importance—politically, economically, legally, and socially. Questions around who is collecting their data, where it is located, and how it is being used while in store become increasingly important. In Kenya, these issues began to come to … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCI3ZTM2MWFiOWFhYjAiLGZhbHNlXQ) Is AFRINIC On Its Deathbed? By John Walubengo Last week I came across the Kenyan IPv4 to IPv6 Migration Strategy published by the Communication Authority of Kenya. In full, this stands for 'Internet Protocol version Four' migration to 'Internet Protocol version Six', a topic that needs its own blog at a later stage. For now, it is sufficient to say that all devices or applications running on the internet require … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCIzOWFhMGQ3NzMxNzMiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Internet Network](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCIzOWFhMGQ3NzMxNzMiLGZhbHNlXQ) DigitALL: Spotlight on the State of Digital Access for Women with Disability (https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data…) Most of the world celebrated International Women's Day with activities centred around women’s achievements and challenges in the virtual and physical world. This year's theme was apt, DigitALL: Innovation And Technology For Gender Equality. In celebrating women in all their diversity, let us look at the state of digital coverage for women and girls with disabilities. Women with disabilities encounter … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCI1M2U3OGM0MWZmZmEiLGZhbHNlXQ) A Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Use of Technology Technology has become integral in our daily lives where journalists, software developers, and creatives play critical roles in information dissemination. The emergence of internet social spaces such as TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook has created a significant gap in how these key players disseminate information to the public in a unified and effective manner through the internet. Consequently, this … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCJmZWQwMjAzYzFlNzYiLGZhbHNlXQ) [A Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Use of Technology](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCJmZWQwMjAzYzFlNzYiLGZhbHNlXQ) Strategies for Online Safety and Combating Cyberbullying [Strategies for Online Safety and Combating Cyberbullying](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCI2YjYyMDhjOGViNDgiLGZhbHNlXQ) Violence, persecution, and exploitation can all be exacerbated by social media. Online harassment, hate speech, and cyberbullying have become serious issues for people, communities, and organizations all around the world in recent years. The influence of social media on real-world communities is complicated and changing at a rapid pace. It crosses international boundaries. What was once a tool for uniting … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCI2YjYyMDhjOGViNDgiLGZhbHNlXQ) Sustainable Operating Models for Connected Schools in Kenya The Universal Service Fund (USF) was set up in 2009 to facilitate ICT connectivity in unserved and underserved areas. It began receiving contributions from telecom operators in 2013, with all licensees in the ICT sector contributing 0.5 percent of their annual gross turnover to the kitty. In 2016, an ICT Access Gap was commissioned by the Communications Authority of … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCIzZjRjNDU3ZjBlMGQiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Sustainable Operating Models for Connected Schools in Kenya](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCIzZjRjNDU3ZjBlMGQiLGZhbHNlXQ) Meaningful Access Anchor to Digital Transformation [Meshau sub-location in Pokot South is being served by the Universal Service Fund (USF).](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCJkOGUwNzk5NTVkZTMiLGZhbHNlXQ) By Josephine Miliza Digital transformation refers to using digital technologies to change how organizations operate and deliver customer value. In Africa, digital transformation has the potential to drive economic growth and improve the delivery of services across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, and financial services. Meaningful access, which is access to the internet and affordable and … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCJkOGUwNzk5NTVkZTMiLGZhbHNlXQ) KICTANet at Stakeholders Engagement on National Survey on Online Child Protection and Safety in Kenya in Machakos For the past four days, from 14th to 17th March 2023, KICTANet has been attending a stakeholders engagement workshop convened by the Kenya National Bureau of Standards (KNBS) and the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). Stakeholders drawn from the private sector, civil society and government departments that work on child online protection shared their expertise ahead of a planned national … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCI3ZjgzNGZjNTI4OWQiLGZhbHNlXQ) [KICTANet at Stakeholders Engagement on National Survey on Online Child Protection and Safety in Kenya in Machakos](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCI3ZjgzNGZjNTI4OWQiLGZhbHNlXQ) KICTANet Attends IWD 2023 in Makueni County: Leveraging Tech for the Prevention of Sexual Gender Based Violence [KICTANet Attends IWD 2023 in Makueni County: Leveraging Tech for the Prevention of Sexual Gender Based Violence](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCJlZGFmM2I4YWU3MjMiLGZhbHNlXQ) By Linda Gichohi On the 8th of March, 2023, I represented the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) as a keynote speaker at the International Women’s Day 2023 Commemorations at Makueni County. The event was graced by remarkable women and organizations that promote gender equality, such as Equality Now Africa, Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), Mobilization Agency for Paralegal Communities in Africa … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMTQiLCJlZGFmM2I4YWU3MjMiLGZhbHNlXQ) Visit Our Socials We always want to engage you on our social media pages. 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Data Protectors Podcast - Episode 1
by David Indeje 04 Apr '23

04 Apr '23

[image: Speakers - Instagram.png] Dear Listers, The first episode of the #DataProtectorsPodcast touches on data protection principles and how small businesses and organisations can integrate them into their operations. In this episode, Our speakers Liesa Borghaert and Mercy Mutindi delve into the seven data protection principles: (1) lawfulness, fairness, and transparency; (2) purpose limitation; (3) storage limitation; (4) data minimalisation; (5) accuracy; (6) integrity and confidentiality; and (7) accountability. Most importantly, they provide practical advice on how to incorporate these principles into organisations’ day-to-day operations. Produced by the Kenyan think tank KICTANET and the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Kenya, in collaboration with the Nairobi Legal Hackers network, the Data Protectors Podcast brings together Kenyan and European experts to explore different aspects of data protection compliance, share lessons learned, and identify opportunities created with the enactment of the DPA and the GDPR. https://soundcloud.com/au-eu-d4d-hub/data-protectors-podcast-1-principles-o… -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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WRC-23 National Preparatory Meetings - Kenya
by Nicholas Kisundu 03 Apr '23

03 Apr '23

Dear all, Does anyone know when the Kenya preparatory meeting for WRC-23 is happening next? Kindly assist if you have this information. Regards, Kisundu Nicholas N, Digital Inclusion| ICT Policy, +254712770655 LinkedIn Profile <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-kisundu-28933482/>

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Opportunity: Digital Resilience Fellow
by David Indeje 31 Mar '23

31 Mar '23

Dear Listers, Tatua Digital Resilience Centre seeks to onboard a Digital Resilience Fellow who will be responsible for supporting Social Justice Organisations in East Africa’s cyber security audit program. The Tatua Digital Resilience Centre supports social justice organisations in East Africa, to maintain, grow, change, recover and survive in a changing environment by implementing effective digital strategies. 📅 Deadline: 10 April 2023 🚨Apply now. http://bit.ly/3G4rMq5 -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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