Strong institutions are built on leadership and lasting foundations.

In partnership with @StrathCIPIT and the @ODPC_KE , we co-hosted a breakfast dialogue celebrating Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait’s tenure and reflecting on Kenya’s data protection journey.

From stronger and citizen redress to emerging AI challenges, the outgoing DC @ikassait reminded us: “Consent is not optional and dignity is not negotiable.”

As new leadership takes over, the task is to build on the progress made and strengthen data protection for an increasingly digital society.

#dataprotection

"When we began implementing the DPA, much of the work involved putting the necessary regulatory structures and processes in place. Today, that work has expanded to addressing how data protection intersects with AI, data governance, and cross-border data flows.”

~ @ikassait

“As tech and global regulations evolve, we must consider what these developments mean for us. We cannot wait for others to make decisions before shaping our own responses. We must anticipate change, engage early and develop approaches that reflect our realities.”

~@ikassait

“The time has come to embrace co-ownership between government and private sector, particularly when large volumes of sensitive data are collected and held by private companies.”
— Data Commissioner @ikassait @ODPC_KE

#dataprotection #breakfastdialogue

“Thank you, Madam Data Commissioner @ikassait , for reminding us that privacy is not a luxury, but a fundamental right.”

— Loise Mboo, Executive Director, @Open_Institute

#dataprotection #breakfastdialogue

“@ikassait stepped into a role that involved a lot of learning, discovering and defining what it meant to operationalise the Act, build a regulatory institution and regulate data protection in a rapidly changing digital environment. “ Her impact speaks for itself.”

~Loise Mboo

“Looking back to November 2020, we had legislation, but the practical realities of implementing it were still largely unknown. Today, we can reflect on how far the regulatory landscape has come.”

~Loise Mboo

Celebrating Data Commissioner @ikassait tenure, leadership and achievements.

Join us for a breakfast conversation reflecting on the journey of shaping Kenya’s data protection landscape, the lessons learnt, milestones achieved and the road ahead.
@nyogude @ODPC_KE @StrathCIPIT kfastdialogue

We are on-ground for a breakfast dialogue with
@ODPC_KE , held in partnership with @Open_Institute

We will reflect on Kenya's data protection journey so far, key lessons, and what lies ahead for Kenya’s data protection landscape.

“Many organisations are looking at the data they already have and asking what else they can do with it. But there is another question we must ask: can we explain those decisions to the people whose data we are using?”

~Dr. Melissa Omino

"When you are the first, you are building a compass, exercising a mandate and establishing what the public can expect from you, all at the same time.”

~Dr. Melissa Omino

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 ntability and the citizen at the centre of data governance.
📅 Deadline: 11 December 2026
👉 conference.openinstitute.africa/call-for-submi…
#EADataGov #DataGov27

Happening tomorrow! 🎉 Register 👉🏽us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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. ights from an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and innovation.
@DPGSK_Ke @StrathCIPIT
#DPGSKResearchDay2026 #DataProtectionKE

Who Owns It, Who Protects It, and Who Benefits?🤔

Register 👉🏽gqr.sh/Hwqv

This webinar will explore the intersection of TKs, legal pluralism and regional economic integration, examining how different legal frameworks shape the governance of TK and TCEs.

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, nformation 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

At the 2nd @DPGSK_Ke Annual Conference, Loise Mboo, posed a question central to the conference theme on data governance, elections and information integrity: “Who guards the 2027 vote?”

Watch the full keynote here- youtu.be/Q7RTd-eQX_k

Recap- youtube.com/playlist?list=…

The first paper presentation panel titled "Electoral Technology, Data Governance and Electoral Integrity" brought perspectives on how political data is collected, processed, and governed across Kenya's electoral ecosystem.

Watch the conference sessions - youtube.com/playlist?list=…

"Elections will be reported, observed, and contested through the documentation of the work of journalists"
~Abraham Mariita

Watch the conference sessions here- youtube.com/watch?v=ioQEJ6…

“Data governance is really a democracy issue. It is also a life and death issue.”
~ Dr. Mugambi Laibuta

Watch Dr. Laibuta’s keynote here 👉🏽youtu.be/ioQEJ68vTks

Watch the @DPGSK_Ke Annual Conference sessions here 👉🏽youtube.com/watch?v=ioQEJ6…