Hybrid Forum: 23 September 2021
Theme: “Internet United“
The 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. The United Nations Secretary-General formally announced the establishment of the IGF in July 2006 and the first meeting was convened in October 2006.
The purpose of the IGF is to maximize the opportunity for open and inclusive dialogue and the exchange of ideas on Internet Governance (IG) related issues; create opportunities to share best practices and experiences; identify emerging issues and bring them to the attention of the relevant bodies and the general public; and contribute to capacity building for Internet governance.
The event brings together stakeholders representing government, the private sector, civil society, the technical and academic community, media and the public in an informal setting for policy dialogue on Internet governance issues on an equal basis through an open and inclusive process. This type of cooperative engagement is usually referred to as the multistakeholder model of Internet Governance, which is one of the key features for the Internet’s success. This model is paramount to ensure that the Internet remains sustainable for economic and social development.
The forums are localised and their outcomes feed into each other from country to sub-regional then regional level finally culminating in a report that is presented at the global level. The outcomes of the country level (Kenya IGF) feed into the regional level (East Africa IGF), continental level (Africa IGF) and ultimately at the global level (IGF). Previously, Kenya hosted the East Africa IGF in 2008, 2009, 2012 and thereafter, the global IGF in 2011 in Nairobi. This year, the 16th Annual Global IGF Meeting convened by the United Nations, will be hosted by the Government of Poland and is scheduled to take place from 6 – 10 December in Katowice.
KICTAnet in partnership with Industry stakeholders, convenes and organizes the Kenya IGF. This has been the tradition since the 1st edition of the Kenya IGF, which was held in 2008. The Kenya IGF has been hosted and convened by KICTAnet in every successive year since then. KICTAnet works with partners and sponsors to make the event a success. The willingness of the various organizations to partner and support the event is an indication of their commitment to the development and growth of the internet in Kenya.
The main outcome of the Kenya IGF is to maximize opportunities for open and inclusive dialogue and the exchange of ideas on Internet Governance (IG) related issues. Others include:
- Creation of opportunities to share best practices and experiences;
- Identification of emerging issues and bringing them to the attention of the relevant bodies and the general public; and,
- Contribution to capacity building for Internet governance.
- Bringing new voices into the Internet Governance Conversation.
- Develop a common national position with key recommendations to feed to East Africa and Africa IGFs.
Kenya IGF 2021 Programme
| September 23rd, 2021 | Agenda | Moderator |
| 8:00 – 8:30 am | Arrival and Registration | KICTANet MAG Team, Nzambi Kakusu |
| 8:15 – 8:30 am | Welcome and Introductions | Conference Moderator: Ali Hussein or Ian. |
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | Opening Remarks Steve Chege, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer – Safaricom PLC Alberto Cerda, Ford Foundation Josephine Gauld, British Deputy High Commissioner to Kenya | Grace Githaiga, Convenor, KICTANet |
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Keynote Address Mercy Wanjau, Ag. Director-General, Communications Authority of Kenya | |
| 9:15 – 9:20 am | Interlude: Spots from event sponsors | |
| 9:20 – 10:15 am | Session 1: High-Level Panel – Emerging regulation of content, data, and consumer rights Panel: Amb. Zellweger Valentin, Swiss Ambassador to Kenya Steve Chege, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Safaricom PLC Immaculate Kassait, Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) Patricia Muchiri, Communications Authority Mercy Ndegwa, Facebook | Moderator: Ali Hussein, Chair, KICTANet |
| 10:15 – 10:30 am | Plenary Session | |
| 10.30 – 10.35 am | Interlude: Spots from event sponsors | |
| 10:35 – 11:20 am | Session 2: Inclusion, Universal Access, and Meaningful Connectivity Panel: Josephine Gauld, British Deputy High Commissioner to Kenya Joel Karubiu, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC) Josephine Miliza, Regional Coordinator at KICTANet, APC LOCNet Mugambi Kiai, Regional Director, ARTICLE19 Eastern Africa | Moderator: Bob Ochieng ICANN |
| 11:20 – 11:35 am | Plenary session | |
| 11:35 – 11:40 pm | Interlude: Spots from event sponsors | |
| 11:40 – 12:40 pm | Session 3: Trust, security, and stability Panel: Joseph Mathenge, Serianu Limited Col. Evans Ombati, Director, National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) Dr. Paula Musuva, USIU Joseph Nzano, KE-CIRT | Moderator: Mutheu Khimulu, Legal Specialist in Cyber security |
| 12:40 – 1:10 pm | Plenary Session | |
| 1:10 – 1:30 pm | Interlude and Health Break | Spots from program sponsors |
| 1:30 – 2:15 pm | Session 4: Elections, Data and Technology Panel Director of ICT Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Anne Ireri, Chair, Election Observation Group (ELOG) Martha Karua, Party Leader, NARC Kenya Tevin Mwenda, KICTANet Research Fellow Davis Malombe, Executive Director, Kenya Human Rights Commission | Moderator: Stephanie Muchai |
| 2:15 – 2:30 pm | Plenary Session | |
| Interlude: Spots from event sponsors | ||
| 2:35 – 3:20 pm | Session 5: Emerging Issues (e.g. 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Tax, E-learning and FinTech) Panel Rispah Simiyu, Digital Tax, KRA Adam Lane, Deputy CEO Huawei Dr. Isaac Rutenberg, Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT), Strathmore Law SchoolPeninah Kimani, Chief Digital Officer, Longhorn Publishers Mary Mwangi, CEO, Data Integrated Engineer John Tanui, CEO KONZA | Moderator: Keith Andere |
| 3:20 – 3:35 pm | Plenary Session | |
| 3:35 – 3:40 pm | Interlude: Spots from event sponsors | |
| 3:40 – 3:50 pm | Report from Youth IGF | TBC |
| 3:50 – 4:10 pm | Actions Points and Way Forward Rapporteurs Summary | Lead Rapporteur – June Okal |
| 4:10 – 4:30 pm | Kenya School of Internet Governance Award Ceremony | KICTANet – Rosemary Kimwatu |
| 4:30 – 4:40 pm | Closing Session Mercy Ndegwa, Facebook Vote of thanks | KIGF MAG, KICTANet – Barrack Otieno |
| End of Event |