KENYA SCHOOL OF INTERNET GOVERNANCE (KeSIG)
Fourth Edition -29-31 July 2019
Venue: Nairobi Panafric Hotel
Introduction
The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) has since 2008 convened the annual Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) that brings together local actors in ICT policy discussions. In response to a need for new voices, KICTANet, with support from partners HIVOS and Facebook , organised the first Kenya School of Internet governance (KeSIG) in 2016. KeSIG has grown to be among KICTANet’s flagship programmes, and its success has not been only in bringing in new voices but also encouraging those whose work has been disrupted by the internet to understand and contribute to internet policy making processes.
KICTANet a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation was selected to lead and moderate the online discussion. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector, and it’s work is guided by four pillars of policy advocacy, capacity building, research, and stakeholder engagement.
KeSIG has grown over the years. The fellows are more diverse with representation from all stakeholder groups, including law enforcement officers in the digital space. There has also been representation from underrepresented groups such as people working in counties, artistes and those working in applied ICT for example agriculture. The faculty is sourced from local and African actors such as the regulators, the executive, civil society leaders , digital rights activists, lawyers and technical community. Since 2018, KeSIG alumni have also been taking up roles in the organising committee and as trainers.
Objectives
KeSIG’s mission is to increase capacity of key actors and potential actors in the local internet governance space. These include traditional human rights defenders and civil society organisations, students, academia, tech community and government departments. These actors are also commissioned to participate in international internet policy making for a thereby contributing African perspectives in global debates. The training aims to:
- get participants to understand internet governance
- increase the mass of people contributing to internet policy making in Kenya and globally
- equip participants with skills to effectively participate in internet governance discussions and forums
- provide networking opportunities for different stakeholders
- provide actors involved in internet governance (trainers) with feedback on emerging issues
Methodology
KeSIG will take place over a period of four days. In the first day, participants are taken through basic concepts in internet governance with a focus on Kenya’s contribution throughout the years. Topical issues such as online protest and content generation are covered in the second day. On the third day, participants interact with policy makers such as the Communications Authority, legislative drafters and private sector policy advocates.
The training is a mix of lectures and interactive activities. Participants get to listen to perspectives from veterans and practitioners who have participated in internet governance as well as emerging leaders. They also get to stimulate scenarios and envision the future of internet and policy making in Africa. KeSIG alumni also facilitate sessions in the programme, encouraging participants to envision their contribution to internet policy making.
Areas to be covered in the training include:
- Introduction to internet governance
- Main concepts in internet governance
- Internet governance processes and how to get involved
- Kenya’s internet Governance policy /legal framework(s), internet Governance Issues in Kenya
- Digitalisation and digital rights in Kenya and Africa at large
Programme
| Day 1 – 29 July 2019 |
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| Course Content | Facilitator |
| 0800 – 0830 | Registration | Mwara Gichanga KICTANet |
| 0830 – 0900 | Opening and Welcome Remarks | KeSIG Organising Committee Grace Githaiga KICTANet
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| 0900 – 0945 | IntroductionClimate setting Overview of curriculum |
KeSIG Organising Committee |
| 0945 – 1015 | Practical Session- Participants perceptions of the internet | Rosemary Koech Kimwatu, Oxygene MCL |
| 1015-1045 | Tea Break |
| 1045 – 1300 | THE BASICS OF THE INTERNET |
| Presentation 1: Historical background to the development of the Internet
| Victor Kapiyo –
Lawmark Partners Llp |
| Presentation 2:Characteristics of internet model of development | Kevin Chege Internet Society |
| Plenary | |
| 1400- 1645 | LEARNING THE ISSUES |
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| Basket Exercise: Taxonomy of Internet Governance Issues | Judy Okite , KeSIG |
| Presentation 1: Human Rights on the Internet | Berhan Taye, AccessNow |
| Presentation 2: Artificial Intelligence | Grace Bomu, KICTANet |
| 1645 | Tea Break and End of Day 1 |
| 0830 – 0900 | Recap of Day 1 | Rapporteurs |
| 0900 – 1000 | Policy making and policy shaping | Karimi Ruria Safaricom |
| 1000 – 1030 | Tea Break |
| 1030 – 1300 | MEET THE ACTORS: POLICY MAKERS |
| Perspectives on key policy and regulatory issues and processes | Robin Busolo Communications Authority of Kenya
Daniel Obam, NCS, Ministry of ICT |
| 1300 – 1400 | Lunch Break |
| 1400- 1615 | LEARN THE ISSUES: INFRASTRUCTURE |
| Presentation 1: Broadband in Kenya | Adam Lane, Huawei |
| Presentation 2: Community networks | Josephine Miliza, Tunapanda |
| Plenary |
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| 1615 – 1630 | Tea Break and end of Day 2 |
| 0830-0900 | Recap of Day 2 | Rapporteurs |
| 0900-1000 | TOPICAL ISSUES IN KENYA AND AFRICA |
| African internet policy making | Warigala Wakabi CIPESA (Uganda) |
| Plenary |
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| 0830-0900 | Recap of Day 2 | Rapporteurs |
| 0900-1000 | TOPICAL ISSUES IN KENYA AND AFRICA |
| African internet policy making | Dr. Wairagala Wakabi CIPESA (Uganda) |
| Plenary |
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| 1100 – 1145 | Presentation: Content Policy |
Wambui Wamunyu Daystar University |
| 1330-1415 | Principles and Approaches to Content Moderation | Jeanne Elone, Facebook
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| 1415-1515: Panel: Participating in internet governance: highlight of some opportunities (IGF, WSIS, IETF, ICANN, DIPLO, KICTANet) | Bob Ochieng, ICANNWainaina Mungai ISOC Kenya Chapter Mwara Gichanga , KICTANet |
| 1515-1600 | Pre KIGF Session | Teacher Karis, MultiMedia University/ KeSIG Alumni
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| 1600-1630 | Evaluation | KeSIG Steering Committee |
| 1630 – 1700 | Closing ceremony | KICTANet |
| 1700 | Tea break and end of Day 3 |
| All day | Participants to attend the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2019 | Victor Kapiyo, KIGF MAG |