Articles from KICTANet 04 September 2023

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Navigating TikTok and Digital Content Platforms: Insights for African Governments

TikTok, a digital content platform launched by Chinese company ByteDance in 2016, has gained immense popularity worldwide. Kenya leads in TikTok usage, with 54% of global users. However, TikTok presents challenges, especially for children and young people, who may encounter inappropriate content and risks like cyberbullying, privacy breaches, and online grooming. Complex Regulatory Terrain Regulating TikTok and other digital content …

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Africa Climate Summit Comes to Kenya – What are the possible ICT Solutions?

[The Africa Climate Summit will be held in Nairobi from September 4-6, where over twenty heads of state and government will deliberate and prioritize various climate-related action points.](www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjMiLCI5MmIzYWQyOThhNTUiLGZhbHNlXQ)

The Africa Climate Summit will be held in Nairobi from September 4-6, where over twenty heads of state and government will deliberate and prioritize various climate-related action points. This article discusses the climate change challenge and the possible contributions that Kenya’s ICT fraternity can make. Some of the proposed solutions include the Kenya Carbon Emission Reduction Tool, renewable energy to drive ICT infrastructure, and bringing transparency in carbon-trading markets.

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