The Kenya Youth IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (Youth MAG) role is to assist in convening the Kenya Youth IGF Meeting by preparing the programme, logistics and schedule and improve the youth engagement and meaningful participation in IGF process through community consultations, outreach and stakeholder engagement. MAG members volunteer and serve in their personal capacity, and are expected to have established linkages with their respective stakeholder groups.
Faith Koki Paul
Security & Compliance Officer
Faith is a Freelance Detail-oriented professional with a degree in Criminology and experience spanning security, compliance, sales, virtual assistance, and SEO copywriting. Highly adaptable and remote-ready, she brings analytical thinking and risk awareness to every engagement, with a focus on helping organizations achieve operational excellence and sustainable performance.
Raylenne Kambua
Communications & Programs Liaison, IAWRT Kenya
Raylenne is a Journalist and communications professional at the intersection of gender, technology, and human rights. An Internet Governance Fellow, she co-developed a Kiswahili lexicon on technology-facilitated gender-based violence and managed a Kibera podcasting project. Her work advances digital safety, AI in journalism, and inclusive media practices through research, advocacy, and global policy engagement.
Mark Orina
Infrastructure Lead
Impact Africa Network Cloud engineer and internet researcher passionate about secure technology for economic empowerment and inclusive development across Africa. Mark advocates for digital infrastructure as a bridge to opportunity on the continent. He also serves as Chair of the Communications Committee at ISOC Kenya, contributing to national internet governance and connectivity discussions.
Tabitha Wangechi
Founder – Digital Rurals Kenya
Digital rights advocate focused on internet governance, cybersecurity, and gender justice. Founder of Digital Rurals Kenya, she advances digital inclusion for women, youth, and underserved communities. An Internet Society Youth Ambassador and Swahili Internet Governance facilitator, Tabitha is a Kenya School of Internet Governance alumna with expertise in digital security training and policy engagement.
Francisca Obiero
Volunteer – CorpsAfrica
Digital security specialist dedicated to building inclusive technology pathways. She specialises in last-mile security — translating complex cyber protocols into practical resilience for rural populations. Through community engagement, Francisca empowers underserved communities to navigate the digital landscape safely, ensuring technology remains accountable and inclusive regardless of geography.
MohamedAmin Dejene Bekele
Research Fellow – ActionLab Africa
Governance and digital policy professional advancing inclusive, youth-centred digital transformation. Research Fellow at ActionLab Africa contributing to applied research on national digital innovation. Previously with GIZ’s Digital Transformation Center, his background spans stakeholder engagement, digital skills training, and civic engagement. Committed to amplifying youth voices in internet governance and digital trust.
Ruth Jebet Rotich
Managing Partner – Ruth Rotich & Co Advocates
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and founder of Ruth Rotich & Company Advocates. A gender law expert and passionate feminist, she holds an LLB from Kabarak University and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. Her practice spans commercial law, family law, criminal litigation, data privacy, and legal consultancy.
David Indeje
Communications Officer – KICTANet
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Michael Nabwana Tela
Director – Talent Bosses Agency
Michael is a Youth leader, human rights activist, and counseling psychologist bridging mental health, digital rights, and the performing arts. Founder of Talent Bosses Agency, where creatives use art and social media to address societal issues. A Kenya Youth IGF MAG member, he drives sustainable development through youth-led innovation and mental well-being.
Winnie Wambui Ngige
Lead Data Protection Specialist
Winnie is an LWM Consulting Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), CIPM, and CIPP/E with over eight years in data protection, technology policy, and digital rights. A trained lawyer, she has built privacy programs across Africa, advised sectors from fintech to healthcare, and co-authored a data protection compliance handbook. A trusted voice on AI governance and rights-driven technology regulation.
Fridah Naliaka
Journalist – Royal Media Services
Kenyan journalist with seven years of experience, currently serving as a digital sub-editor and reporter at Royal Media Services. A technology enthusiast focused on information integrity, disinformation, and responsible AI use. She joins the Kenya Youth MAG to advance engagement between media and internet governance stakeholders on online safety and TFGBV.
Joan Kiama
Legal & Regulatory Affairs Officer
Communications Authority of Kenya Advocate of the High Court of Kenya developing ICT regulatory frameworks, data governance policies, and Kenya’s Space Bill. Joan brings extensive multistakeholder digital policy experience at national and international levels, with a focus on digital inclusion, evidence-based policymaking, and equitable digital transformation for underserved communities.
Leila Abdalla, (CPA-K)
Accountant – Saada Residency Ltd
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) working in real estate, with a strong commitment to community development. Leila has served civil society organisations as a monitoring and evaluation officer, bringing financial rigour and social accountability together. Her dual background in professional accounting and civic engagement reflects a passion for inclusive development and responsible resource management.
Maryanne Njuguna
Co-Founder – Tech Rift Africa
Co-founder of Tech Rift Africa, a platform driving virtual asset adoption across the continent through education. Her work spans tokenized assets, stablecoins, and blockchain-based products. Through the Virtual Assets Chamber of Commerce, Maryanne contributes to policy advisory committees across Africa, shaping regulatory frameworks that support responsible innovation and the growth of digital finance.
Nelly Nyadzua
Cybersecurity Consultant – Data Alma
Digital rights advocate and cybersecurity professional focused on securing systems and preserving data integrity. A digital security trainer and researcher specialising in quantum security, Nelly works on solutions to counter the emerging threat of Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) attacks — preparing digital systems for a post-quantum environment.
Faith Wambui Karori
Human Rights & Disability Advocate – JLS
Storyteller and writer blending creativity with human rights advocacy. Fluent in Kenyan Sign Language, Faith bridges communities through words and signs, ensuring every voice is seen and heard. Her work with the Deaf community and human rights organisations reflects deep commitment to accessibility, dignity, and inclusive communication for social change.