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Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
The East Africa Data Governance Conference returns for its 3rd edition, 16 to 18 March 2027, Nairobi. 🌍
Next year’s theme asks a simple question: Designed for whom? Trust, Accountability, and the Citizen at the Centre of Data Governance.
Submit a presentation or discussion session on trust, accountability and the citizen at the centre of data governance.
📅 Deadline: 11 December 2026
👉 conference.openinstitute.afr…
#EADataGov #DataGov27
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
What does electoral integrity look like in the digital age? Research Day explored the intersection of AI, data protection, cybersecurity, political communication, and election technology, creating space for evidence-based dialogue on the future of democratic governance in Kenya. Catch some of the highlights from an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and innovation.
@DPGSK_Ke @StrathCIPIT
#DPGSKResearchDay2026 #DataProtectionKE
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
As Kenya heads towards the 2027 elections, we must turn data subjects into data citizens who know their rights and question what they see.
At the DPGSK Annual Conference Research Day, our Executive Director, Loise Mboo, challenged us to recognise how data misuse, misinformation, disinformation and malinformation threaten electoral integrity.
Through Ficha Uchi, we’re working with communities to strengthen data rights awareness and promote informed digital citizenship.
Everyone has a role to play: pause, verify before sharing, protect personal data and advocate ethically.
What are we doing today to prepare citizens for 2027?
@StrathCIPIT @AmnestyKenya @DPGSK_Ke
#DPGSKResearchDay2026 #FichaUchi #DataProtection #DigitalEthics
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
It's day 2 of the DPGSK Annual Conference & Research Day, and we're excited for another day of rich discussions on the future of data governance, electoral integrity, and democratic participation in Kenya. The conversations continue to reinforce one key message: building trust in elections requires more than technology. It requires transparency, accountability, strong institutions, informed citizens, and rights-respecting governance frameworks. Follow the discussions virtually: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
@StrathCIPIT @DPGSK_Ke
#DPGSKResearchDay2026 #DataProtectionKE
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
We are at the @DPGSK_Ke Annual Conference and Research Day for the next two days. From political data governance and election integrity to privacy, consent, information integrity, and public-interest journalism, the conversations are challenging us to think critically about how data, technology, and governance intersect in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election. If you'd like to follow the discussions online, register for the webinar here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
@StrathCIPIT
#DPGSKResearchDay2026 #DataProtectionKE
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
"The greatest threat may not be the technology, but deployment without transparency, without accountability, and without meaningful oversight. We have all these constitutional frameworks that say we need free and fair, verifiable elections, and we use technology to verify. But we need to ask ourselves: are Kenyan elections a manual election facilitated by technology, or a technological election facilitated by a manual process?" ~ Dr. Mugambi Laibuta, Chairperson @DPGSK_Ke
@StrathCIPIT
#DPGSKResearchDay2026 #DataProtectionKE
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
"When does journalistic processing end and consent begin? Photos, videos, rally queues, polling, tallying, and counting are how citizens verify what happened. They are part and parcel of the electoral process evidence. Yet the same images can also be repurposed, manipulated, and weaponized in ways that raise new risks. The challenge for policymakers, journalists and rights advocates is ensuring that protections for privacy do not inadvertently undermine public-interest journalism and electoral transparency." @AbraMariita
@StrathCIPIT @DPGSK_Ke
#DataProtectionKE
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
Day 1 of the DPGSK Annual Conference explored electoral technology, AI, privacy and inclusive elections.
Join us tomorrow for Day 2!
Register to follow online:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
More:
cipit.strathmore.edu/events/…
@StrathCIPIT @AmnestyKenya
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
Join us online for the 2nd DPGSK Annual Conference & Research Day, 14–15 October 2026 in collaboration with @StrathCIPIT
and @AmnestyKenya
Theme: Data Governance, Elections and Information Integrity.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
#DPGSK #DataGovernance #Elections
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
Your personal data has been misused. What can you do?
Don’t feel powerless. You can report data violations to @ODPC_KE online through odpc.go.ke/report-a-data-bre… or visit an ODPC office in person.
Keep screenshots, messages, emails or other evidence to support your report.
Know your rights. Know how to act.
#FichaUchi #DataProtection #KnowYourRights
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
Last year, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, technologists, and advocates came together to explore some of the most pressing issues in data governance and digital rights. The conversations were insightful, the debates thought-provoking, and the connections invaluable.
As we look back on these moments, we are excited to invite fresh perspectives for the DPGSK Annual Conference and Research Day 2026 under the theme: 'Data Governance, Elections and Information Integrity'.
📝 Abstract Submission Deadline: 11 September 2026
🔗 Read the full Call for Papers: shorturl.at/3JCh9
@DPGSK_Ke @StrathCIPIT @VictorNdede
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
At #DataTamasha2026 under the theme 'Kujenga Na Data' , together with @StrathCIPIT, we facilitated a session on 'The Good Guys' Dilemma ', a conversation challenging CSOs to reflect on their role as major data handlers. The discussion highlighted that data protection must go beyond tick-box compliance and become part of everyday operations, that trust remains the most valuable asset for organizations serving communities, and that Data Protection Impact Assessments should be viewed as Human Rights Impact Assessments because protecting personal data also protects dignity, safety, and the right to privacy.
@VictorNdede @MelissaOmino
#DataProtectionKE #DigitalRightsKE
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
We started the first webinar of the Trade and Technology Series with an in-depth discussion on the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol, exploring its implications for digital trade, data governance, and technology policy across Africa.
Replay👉🏽youtu.be/skImbG-CDgU
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
We took a look at Kenya’s proposed IP reforms and what these reforms could mean for how intellectual property is created, protected, managed, and commercialised in Kenya.
Replay 👉🏽youtu.be/26x64m6NCM8?si=UvWx…
Connect with us👉🏽linktr.ee/CIPIT
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
🚨 Happening Today at 3 PM EAT!
How does the #AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol shape #DigitalRights, innovation, fintech, and platform governance across Africa?
Join Angela Minayo and a panel of experts for the Trade & Technology Webinar Series.
🔗bit.ly/4yBsyEK
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
How does the #AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol shape digital rights, innovation, fintech & platform labour across Africa?
Join us and other experts on July 29, 2026, at 3 PM EAT as we explore this topic in the Trade & Technology Webinar Series.
🔗 bit.ly/4yBsyEK
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
Contextualising the AI Bill 2026 within Kenya’s Evolving AI Governance Ecosystem
cipit.strathmore.edu/context…
Strathmore CIPIT retweeted
🗓️ Mark your calendars! The Trade and Technology Webinar Series kicks off on 29 July 2026! 🎉
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4yBsyEK
Date: July 29, 2026
Time: 3:00pm -4:00pm EAT
