Eng.Tanui Hosts KICTANet Delegation

Earlier today, Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui hosted a delegation from the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and Access Now at the Ministry's headquarters.
The delegation was led by Dr. Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, which serves as a multi-stakeholder think tank focused on ICT policy and regulation.
PS Tanui highlighted that the integration of technology into governance extends beyond mere connectivity and encompasses empowerment and inclusion.
He reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to upholding human rights in the digital landscape, reflecting a broader vision for an inclusive digital economy.
Discussions primarily revolved around the potential for Kenya to host the 14th RightsCon annual Conference in 2026, which is pivotal as it gathers activists, technologists, business leaders, policymakers. and journalists to address pressing issues regarding human rights in the digital age.
The 13th edition of the RightsCon Annual Conference will take place in Taipei, Taiwan, in February 2025.
Also in attendance were Bridget Andere, Senior Policy Analyst at Access Now; Jaimee Kokonya, Africa Campaigner; Naro Omo-Osagie, Africa Policy and Advocacy Manager; Nikki Gladstone, RightsCon Director; and Ben Whelan, Global Risk and Operations Manager for Security and Operations at Access Now.