🚀 KICTANet presents the Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) in Nairobi, May 12-16, 2025! 🌍📡 Bringing together policymakers, private sector, and civil society to shape Africa’s digital future. 📅 Save the date! Details: 🔗 kictanet.or.ke/kictanet-to-ho… #AfricaTechPolicySummit ^NM

Does glory await Shujaa once more? 🏆 Only time will tell ⏰ #HSBCSVNS | #HSBCSVNSSGP

We condemn the violent crackdown on Butere Girls’ play Echoes of War. Teargassing children. Beating journalists. Arresting artists. This is repression of freedom of expression. amnestykenya.org/police-crackdo… #ButereGirls #NationalDramaFestivals #EchoesOfWar Nation Breaking News KTN News

Launching the new book 'Digital Surveillance in Africa' authored by members of the African Digital Rights Network (ADRN) a virtual network of 75+ African researchers from 30+ African countries hosted by Institute of Development Studies #DRIF25 africandigitalrightsnetwork.org/publications

Monka. The sad state of our "innovation." In fact Mozilla had a very nice program that should be more beneficial. They are collecting voice data for various local dialects so that we can develop voice assistant with the right accent. Thats way better than a chatgpt wrapper.

🔴 Ongoing at #EAIGF2025 Panel: Enhancing Global South CSO Capacities in Internet Governance: Engaging, Scaling, and Trust-Building The session explores how CSOs from the Global South can better engage in Internet Governance, scale their impact, and build trust. 🎙️ Speakers:

We need to work together, but also with mutual interest and respect.- Muthuri Kathure #EAIGF2025 #AfricaTechPolicySummit

"We must work with Big Tech—but on our terms, with principled transparency and strategic intent." Muthuri Kathure - Mozilla Foundation He stressed accountability, co-design with communities, and local leadership in tech policy advocacy. #EAIGF2025 #AfricaTechPolicySummit

The generation expected to liberate Kenya is mocking torture, cheering sexual abuse and fanning ethnic hatred. Good luck.

#JusticeForAlbertOjwang

We have been in communication with the Standard media group (KTN News KTN ENTERTAINMENT The Standard Digital) and they have confirmed that their TV and Radio airing has been forcefully and unlawfully shut down by Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). We condemn this unilateralism and impunity by CA and urge all

All Saints Cathedral All Saints' Cathedral, Nairobi opened their doors all day. There was a brave and friendly pastor there who not only called out police officers for throwing teargas in the church compound but also prayed with/for us in the evening. #SiriNiNumbers

#MeetTheSpeaker #DPIinConversation Introducing our panelists for the Day 4 session: "Unravelling the Lessons, Challenges and Opportunities of Exporting the DPI matrix across the Global South" of our week-long event, "DPI in Conversation." Meet Our Speakers: 🔹 Aarathi Ganesan,

Are you passionate about digital rights and data justice? Join Amnesty International Kenya as a Research Officer (Sabbatical Cover) and help shape the future of technology and human rights. 📍 Based in Nairobi | 🗓️ 1-Year Contract | 🕒 Deadline: 11 July 2025 Be part of a global

Enjoyed contributing to this masterclass! #AfricaLawTechFestival2025

🗣️ Muthuri Kathure “We must shift from profit-maximization to prioritizing human rights & freedoms in AI. Let’s put a human face & diverse perspectives in tech and AI conversations.” #GenderingAI #EthicalAI

Thank you to all our panelists & partners for engaging in this critical conversation on AI as a Gender Difference Leveler at #GenderingAI 2025. Together, we can push for a more inclusive, equitable digital future. 🌍

Day 4 | #SM4Peace #KenSafeSpace 🗣️ Muthuri Kathure on internet restrictions, surveillance & information disorder and their impact on democracy. 💡 “Kenya’s digital future depends on safeguarding civic space online through stronger internet freedom & inclusive governance.”

Digital payments are booming in Africa but weak governance risks undermine privacy & trust. In my new policy brief published by CIGI I explore lessons from UPI, e-CNY & eNaira, highlight the gaps and call for right respecting frameworks. cigionline.org/static/documen… #Digital

We’ve got an amazing panel lined up for THIS THURSDAY'S Mawazo Ideas Night 😊 Joining us on the panel are Kavengi Kitonga, Dr. Maina Muriithi, Muthuri Kathure, Cynthia Amol, and Carringtone Kinyanjui; with Abigail Arunga guiding the conversation.