Media Stories
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Why Kenyans Should Demand For More From Their Government
Watch as our Executive Director shares why we are so passionate about active citizenship and responsive government, and why community-based organisations can thrive on the support of larger entities for impactful change in our communities.
- Mar 5, 2024
Kisumu and Siaya Counties urged to allocate more healthcare resources
Watch as our partners from CIAG-K highlight the need for Siaya and Kisumu counties to prioritise healthcare in order to enhance delivery of services to the citizens.
- Jun 7, 2024
Launch of the Media Space at Maono, Kilifi County
Watch as the Media Council of Kenya and the Open Institute launch an inaugural media space at Maono Space in Kilifi County.
- Mar 21, 2024
Why Kenyans Should Demand For More From Their Government
Watch as Al Kags shares why we are so passionate about local development, and how community-based organisations can thrive on the support of larger entities for impactful change in our communities.
- Mar 4, 2024
Expanding Data Collection
Watch as Al Kags highlights the move by Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) to incorporate citizen-generated data into official statistics.
- Nov 22, 2023
Nandi County Wins 2023 Open Government Award
On September 6th, Nandi County received an impressive win for the 2023 Open Government Award in the Digital Technologies category for Africa and the Middle East.
- Sep 7, 2023
The Risks and Opportunities in the Cyberspace
Watch as Al Kags emphasises the dangers of exposing our sensitive data, such as biometric data, to corporations with unknown motives.
- Aug 9, 2023
The World of Digital Coins
Watch as our Technology Director delves into how technology can be used for harm, during the World Coin scandal when the Kenya Government halted the registration of citizens to the platform.
- Aug 4, 2023
Usalama wa data za binafsi
Ni muhimu kwako kuelewa kwamba kutoa data yako binafsi kunaweza kukuweka wazi kwa wizi wa utambulisho, kuweka hatarini usalama wa kifedha, sifa yako, na mambo mengine mengi.
- Aug 3, 2023
Data in the Digital Age
Watch as Al Kags highlights the dangers of exposing your personal data, which puts you at risk of identity theft, risks your financial security, reputation and so much more.
- Aug 2, 2023
Nandi becomes Second County to Implement Data Desk
Read about how Nandi County is second, after Elgeyo Marakwet, to implement a data desk after they partnered with Open Institute and World Bank.
- May 13, 2022
Nandi County launches Internet Center in Kapsabet
Watch as Nandi County launches a data desk at the County headquarters in Kapsabet, hosted by Deputy Governor Dr. Yulita Cheruiyot.
- May 6, 2022
Equipping County Officials with Data Management Skills
Read about the Open Institute’s Data Leaders Fellowship Programme,which seeks to build capacity of county staff in handling and sharing data for sustainable development.
- Mar 16, 2022
Data Officers at County Level Receive Training on New Skills
Watch as our Executive Director talks about or Data Fellowship Programme, after the convocation that saw the newly-equipped county champions complete the program.
- Mar 1, 2022
Data Driven Planning
Watch the highlights of the Data Leaders Convocation after the successful completion of our Data Fellowship Programme for County Officers.
- Feb 27, 2022
The Data Leaders Convocation
Watch the highlights of the Data Leaders Convocation after the successful completion of our Data Fellowship Programme for County Officers.
- Feb 25, 2022
The Plight of Kenyans Working in Industrial Area
Listen as Al Kags and Martin Wairegi discuss the plight of factory workers’ whose working conditions include long hours and little pay for back-breaking work in Kenya’s Industrial Area.
- May 5, 2021
County Data Desk Launched in Elgeyo Marakwet
Elgeyo Marakwet County is the first devolved unit in Kenya to establish a Data Desk; a government function to collect, compile, analyse and disseminate the county’s data.
- Oct 20, 2019
Elgeyo Marakwet County Sets Up a Data Desk to Boost Service Delivery
Watch as Elgeyo Marakwet County’s Governor talks about the newly-launched Data Desk in the county during its official launch.
- Oct 17, 2019
Elgeyo Marakwet becomes First County to set up Open Data Desk
Elgeyo Marakwet County is the first devolved unit in Kenya to establish a Data Desk to promote open access to the county’s data.
- Oct 16, 2019
