Navigating the Future of Data Governance in East Africa
Next week, policymakers, technologists, regulators, journalists, civil society leaders, and innovators will gather in Nairobi for…
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The East Africa Data Governance Conference is here!
As East Africa’s digital economy grows, digital systems continue to shape how governments deliver services, how businesses innovate, and how citizens engage. Data governance is becoming central to the region’s digital future.
In this landscape, an important question remains: can the region balance rapid technological advancement with the protection of citizens’ rights?
This year’s East Africa Data Governance Conference 2026 brings together policymakers, technologists, civil society leaders, and innovators to reflect on how the region can harness the power of data while safeguarding rights and public trust.
Together with our partners Amnesty International Kenya and the Office of the Data Protection Commmissioner, we continue to convene critical conversations, support responsible data practices, and strengthen ecosystems that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical use of data.
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Between the Truth and the Brown Envelope
Every so often, the work forces you to stop, take a breath, and admit what you’ve really seen. Over the past year, our teams from the Open Institute and the Association of Freelance Journalists have sat in many sessions with journalists in Kilifi County, listening to their stories, their frustrations, their dreams…
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