The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, the Kenya Internet Governance Forum is a knowledge-sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. The national forum …
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KeSIG’s mission is to increase the capacity of key actors and potential actors in the local internet governance space. These include traditional human rights defenders and civil society organizations, students, academia, the tech community, and government departments.
These actors are also commissioned to participate in international internet policymaking thereby contributing African perspectives in global debates.
The IGF week has a series of activities including the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG), policy briefs dissemination workshops, and culminates in the flagship Kenya Internet Governance Forum.
Several events will be held during the Kenya IGF week. These are Kenya School of Internet Governance (KESIG), Training on Access to internet and public participation for women, Data Protection and Privacy event for the Youth, the Kenya Youth IGF 2023, and finally the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2023
Mercy is an experienced C-Suite legal and regulatory professional with exceptional leadership skills.
She currently serves as the Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya, following her appointment by H. E. Dr. William Ruto in October 2022. In this role, she has charge over Cabinet business.
Prior to this, she served as the Director of Legal Services at Communications Authority of Kenya, where she worked towards implementation of Kenya's vision of Digital Transformation through development of an enabling regulatory environment.
She has over 20 years of ICT sector experience (telecommunications, broadcasting, e-commerce, cybersecurity, data protection and postal) acquired from leading public, private and international organisations.
Mercy is passionate about identification of regulatory pathways that promote sustainable business growth, competitiveness and innovation. She has a proven track record in Policy Analysis & Legislative Reform, Strategy Execution, Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Governance and Risk Management.She is a Subject Matter Expert who takes opportunity to share her perspectives towards thought leadership in the sector.
Mercy has been privileged to witness the transformative power of responsive public policy, regulatory reform and innovative technologies for businesses and communities first hand. Over time, she has had remarkable exposure across numerous projects - by scope & diversity - for her to guide on sustainable regulatory compliance and government relations with insight.
In the community, she serves as a Trustee at SOS Children's Villages Kenya and as Board Chairperson at the CPS Governance Centre Ltd.
Mercy is an experienced C-Suite legal and regulatory professional with exceptional leadership skills.
She currently serves as the Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya, following her appointment by H. E. Dr. William Ruto in October 2022. In this role, she has charge over Cabinet business.
Prior to this, she served as the Director of Legal Services at Communications Authority of Kenya, where she worked towards implementation of Kenya's vision of Digital Transformation through development of an enabling regulatory environment.
She has over 20 years of ICT sector experience (telecommunications, broadcasting, e-commerce, cybersecurity, data protection and postal) acquired from leading public, private and international organisations.
Mercy is passionate about identification of regulatory pathways that promote sustainable business growth, competitiveness and innovation. She has a proven track record in Policy Analysis & Legislative Reform, Strategy Execution, Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Governance and Risk Management.She is a Subject Matter Expert who takes opportunity to share her perspectives towards thought leadership in the sector.
Mercy has been privileged to witness the transformative power of responsive public policy, regulatory reform and innovative technologies for businesses and communities first hand. Over time, she has had remarkable exposure across numerous projects - by scope & diversity - for her to guide on sustainable regulatory compliance and government relations with insight.
In the community, she serves as a Trustee at SOS Children's Villages Kenya and as Board Chairperson at the CPS Governance Centre Ltd.
Andrew is the CEO of KENIC. He is an Experienced professional in both the private and public sector; with a demonstrated success working in enterprise sales, mobile commerce and development policy. Skilled in Management, Partnerships, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, and Business Strategy.
Andrew is the CEO of KENIC. He is an Experienced professional in both the private and public sector; with a demonstrated success working in enterprise sales, mobile commerce and development policy. Skilled in Management, Partnerships, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, and Business Strategy.
Adam has Specialties in Public Policy, Technology for Development, CSR strategy, Stakeholder engagement, supply chain issues, strategic philanthropy and Corporate-NGO partnerships, access to technology, access to healthcare, sustainable investment, sustainable finance, education, youth leadership, poverty reduction, sustainability/CSR reporting, deep understanding of CSR issues for major industries, business development, partnership development, training. In short, he is an expert on Public Affairs, CSR and philanthropy in Africa and China and, as a Westerner, able to bridge the gap between West and East, comfortable at working in English and in Chinese and with people from all cultures. He also has excellent management and leadership abilities.
Adam has Specialties in Public Policy, Technology for Development, CSR strategy, Stakeholder engagement, supply chain issues, strategic philanthropy and Corporate-NGO partnerships, access to technology, access to healthcare, sustainable investment, sustainable finance, education, youth leadership, poverty reduction, sustainability/CSR reporting, deep understanding of CSR issues for major industries, business development, partnership development, training. In short, he is an expert on Public Affairs, CSR and philanthropy in Africa and China and, as a Westerner, able to bridge the gap between West and East, comfortable at working in English and in Chinese and with people from all cultures. He also has excellent management and leadership abilities.
Ali is a C-Level Executive with extensive experience in Strategy, Marketing, New Media, Business Development, Start ups and turn around situations.
He has Board level experience in both For-Profit and Not-For-Profit Organisations.
He likes to spend part of his time (about 10%) engaging with IT policy at both the Global and local level. He is a regular commenter on Internet Freedom and Net Neutrality.
He also spare time to mentor young Techpreneurs around the Tech Start Up belt - #OffNgongRoad - in Nairobi, Kenya.
His specialities include Corporate Strategy, Digital Marketing, Business Development, Strategic Marketing, Sales Management, Corporate Development, CRM, Strategic Management, General Management, New Media, Internet Policy, Enterprise Marketing Management
Ali is a C-Level Executive with extensive experience in Strategy, Marketing, New Media, Business Development, Start ups and turn around situations.
He has Board level experience in both For-Profit and Not-For-Profit Organisations.
He likes to spend part of his time (about 10%) engaging with IT policy at both the Global and local level. He is a regular commenter on Internet Freedom and Net Neutrality.
He also spare time to mentor young Techpreneurs around the Tech Start Up belt - #OffNgongRoad - in Nairobi, Kenya.
His specialities include Corporate Strategy, Digital Marketing, Business Development, Strategic Marketing, Sales Management, Corporate Development, CRM, Strategic Management, General Management, New Media, Internet Policy, Enterprise Marketing Management
Grace is A C-Level Visionary Leader and Expert in ICT Policy Advocacy and Regulation, and an inspiring people Manager with mentoring and coaching experience.
She is a Strong professional with over 20 years experience in Partnerships Building, influencing and shaping policy direction, Research, Training, Resource Mobilization, Strategic Networking, Development and Convening of ICT Networks, and Support and Promotion to Community Broadcasting.
Apart from being CEO at KICTAnet, She is a Board Member of the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IWART) and the Kenya Community Media Network (KCOMNET).
Grace is sensitive and a respecter of cultural differences with an ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
Grace is A C-Level Visionary Leader and Expert in ICT Policy Advocacy and Regulation, and an inspiring people Manager with mentoring and coaching experience.
She is a Strong professional with over 20 years experience in Partnerships Building, influencing and shaping policy direction, Research, Training, Resource Mobilization, Strategic Networking, Development and Convening of ICT Networks, and Support and Promotion to Community Broadcasting.
Apart from being CEO at KICTAnet, She is a Board Member of the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IWART) and the Kenya Community Media Network (KCOMNET).
Grace is sensitive and a respecter of cultural differences with an ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
Impactful events and sessions scheduled during the Kenya IGF Week
KeSIG takes place from 2nd June to 21 June 2023. KeSIG’s mission is to increase the capacity of key actors and potential actors in the local internet governance space. These include traditional human rights defenders and civil society organizations, students, academia, the tech community, and government departments.
A two day-training on public internet access and women’s public participation
Explore the Data Protection and Privacy challenges and opportunities for the Youth
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is an open and inclusive multi-stakeholder forum where public policy issues related to key elements of Internet governance, such as the Internet’s sustainability, robustness, security, stability, and development are discussed.
Kenya Youth IGF is a youth-led structure to develop the capacity for coordinating, mobilizing and advocating for meaningful inclusion and engagement of young people in the Kenya IGF in partnership with industry stakeholders to address key Internet issues. Following the success of last year’s edition, this year’s Kenya YouthIGF aims at serving as an interactive discussion platform for organized youth participation from all stakeholder groups to bring up their ideas and concerns.
"The knowledge from the KeSIG course created a foundation for me to become a Digital Government Advisor."
“There are many jobs with the emergence of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence. There is value in technology, we have only refused to train for the skills.”
“I have been able to file a case at the High Court on the illegal registrations of parties to political parties using data that was illegally or irregularly obtained by political parties. I was able to define concepts that I learnt from this course and had better conceptualization."
"I now have the skills and knowledge to engage in wider internet governance discussions as well as the responsibility to create awareness and invite other stakeholders in, as the field is perceived as an exclusive reserve for the technical community."
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