By Isanda Crystal Bitutu A year ago, I graduated with a Bachelor of Business Information Technology, from Strathmore University. Initially, my sights were set on a traditional tech career, yet my journey took an unexpected turn, leading me to the intersection of technology, diplomacy, and government affairs. This realization reminded me of the transformative moment …
By Wanaswa W. Innocent In 1978, Max Weber’s book “Economy and Society” established what is known today as the Weberian definition of good governance. This definition outlines various requirements for effective governance, such as a clearly defined hierarchy, specialized roles for officials, and meritocratic selection processes. The overarching goal was to empower citizens to have …
By Ann Njoroge I applaud the opportunity to participate in the Internet Governance course cohort 9 at the Kenya Institute of Governance (KeSIG). This transformative experience has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of Internet governance, encompassing policy formulation and implementation, alongside the ethical and legal considerations shaping the digital ecosystem. KeSIG boasts a comprehensive …
By Nelly Nyadzua My nature has always been looking out for the welfare of people. I can describe myself as very empathetic. Having the career change, going into cybersecurity with backing in artificial intelligence, is a very technical path. But I felt there is a way I can give back to the community, and not …
By Judy Muriuki As an avid participant in the Internet ecosystem, I was fortunate to be selected as a fellow for the 7th cohort of the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG). KeSIG is a flagship program by the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet). It was the 3rd virtual edition comprising 118 participants from around …
Seventy-three students were inducted into the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG). The students will become the 8th cohort since the program’s inception in 2016. The call for applications was announced in April with the selection process going through a rigorous selection process to arrive at a group of candidates that met the robust criteria …
The Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG) virtual sessions began Friday. KeSIG is one of the Kenya ICT Action Network’s (KICTANet) capacity building programs that aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the country’s ICT policy dialogues and beyond. The program responds to the need and importance of ensuring inclusive cyber policy. It was established …
KENYA SCHOOL OF INTERNET GOVERNANCE (KeSIG)Seventh Edition 17 – 30 June 2022Venue: Online via e-learning platform and webinars Objectives 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 …
By Cherie Oyier. Earlier this year 2021, I read a book by Austin Kleon titled, “Show Your Work.” It is a tiny book that I think everyone should read. Anyway, this book’s main objective is to encourage more people to show the behind-the-scenes or backend processes that go into achieving final results. Austin claims that …
By Peter Mmbando, KeSIG and KeIGF Fellow 2020, from Tanzania. As the year 2020 draws to close and we prepare to welcome the year 2021, I share my reflections on the KeSIG and KeIGF 2020 as the first virtual events hosted in Kenya that engaged Multistakeholders from East African Countries. The events were virtual, with …