The 17th Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2024 convened in August, was a successful event that brought together a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss critical issues related to the Internet and its governance in the country. Participants emphasized the importance of collaboration between government, civil society, and the private sector in shaping Kenya’s digital landscape, …
By Raylenne Kambua My experience at the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG) was nothing short of enlightening. Before the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG), my understanding of the Internet was limited to its surface-level functionalities. However, the program delved deep into the internet’s intricate workings, from its inception to its current state and …
The 2024 Kenya Youth Internet Governance Forum (KYIGF) served as a transformative platform for young leaders to chart a course for the country’s digital future. This year’s forum focused on action points, aimed to bridge the gap between protest and progress, fostering a multistakeholder approach to building a secure, inclusive, and empowering digital landscape for …
By Tabitha Wangechi The 2023 Kenya Youth Internet Governance Forum(IGF) was held on June 21st, with the theme “The Internet we want – Empowering all Youth,” The Forum emphasized the importance of youth’s voices in shaping the future of the internet and attracted over 70 participants from diverse stakeholder groups, including the technical community, civil …
Date: 29 June 2022. Kenya Youth IGF 2022 Concept Note: Kenya Youth IGF 2021 Report: Background and Introduction. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder forum for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance. The forum is held in an informal setting, free from binding negotiations. It brings together all stakeholders from government, private …
Written by Victoria, from the Bloggers Association of Kenya. Imagine waking up one day and turning on your computer but you cannot get access to the internet; no browsing, no news, no videos, no internet games, no online chat forums, no social media access. Everything online has been locked out in an instant. Our world …
Written by Victoria, from the Bloggers Association of Kenya. The Kenya Internet Governance Forum celebrated 10 years of internet governance in the country. The forum always focuses on bringing in new voices and ideas from individuals who understand ICT globally and in Kenya making processes, to ensure the debates and discussions held are consistent and continuous. …
Written by Victoria, from the Bloggers Association of Kenya. Kenya is the birthplace of some of the most revolutionary FinTech ideas. The FinTech ecosystem is fast growing in the country. Investopedia defines the term ‘FinTech’ as, ‘a portmanteau of financial technology that describes an emerging financial services sector in the 21st century. Originally, the term applied …
Written by Victoria, from the Bloggers Association of Kenya. The globe is experiencing an exceptional growth in the information and technology (ICT) sector. This has seen immense growth in the social, economic, and business operations happening due to this global digitisation. The Kenyan government has not being left behind as it has embraced digitisation in their …
Written by Victoria, from the Bloggers Association of Kenya. Most of us use the internet every day. It has even become a ‘most of the day’ habit. The more time we spend online, the more disconnected we can feel from the world around us. We get excited whenever we hear a beep from our phones and …