March 2026

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Building Trust, Accountability, and Human Rights in East Africa’s Data Ecosystem

By Esther Njagi, Open Institute and Sharlene Muthuri, Amnesty International Kenya  Amnesty International Kenya (AIK) and Open Institute (OI) have collaborated since 2020 to advance data governance, data protection, and privacy rights across Kenya and the wider region. Our joint work bridges the gap between data for development and data for human rights, demonstrating that…

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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 the East Africa Data Governance Conference 2026. Over two days, participants from across the region will engage in one central question: How can East Africa advance innovation and digital transformation while safeguarding rights, trust, and accountability? This year’s theme, “Navigating Duality in…

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