KENYA SCHOOL OF INTERNET GOVERNANCE (KeSIG)
Ninth Edition 7 – 21 June 2024
Venue: Online via an e-learning platform and webinars.
Objectives
KeSIG’s mission is to increase the capacity of key 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 departments.
These actors are also commissioned to participate in international internet policymaking and contribute African perspectives in global debates. The training aims to:
- Get participants to understand Internet governance,
- Increase the mass of people contributing to Internet policymaking in Kenya and globally,
- Equip participants with skills to effectively participate in Internet governance discussions and forums,
- Provide networking opportunities to different stakeholders, and
- Provide actors involved in Internet governance (trainers) with feedback on emerging issues.
Methodology
KeSIG is a mix of lectures and interactive activities. Participants also get to listen to perspectives from champions, practitioners, and emerging leaders participating in Internet governance. They also get to simulate scenarios and envision the future of the internet and policy-making in Africa. KeSIG alumni also facilitate sessions in the program, encouraging participants to envision their contribution to internet policymaking.
KESIG 2024 will train 100 participants.
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), and Internet Governance Issues in Kenya
- Digitalisation and digital rights in Kenya and Africa at Large.
Sponsorship.
KeSIG is made possible by partners and learners alike. We are grateful to our learners and partners who contribute resources to subsidize the cost of facilitating the course.
Kenya School of Internet Governance- Program
| COURSE CALENDAR KESIG- 2024 June 07th- June 27th | ||
| Week 1 | ||
| Day/Date in EAT +3 UTC | Activity | Time |
| Friday, June 7, 2024 | ||
11.30 – 13.00 | Induction(Zoom)Meet and greet | Barrack Otieno |
| Opening remarks | Grace Githaiga | |
| Reading content on Lesson 1: The Evolution of the InternetComplete the course objective, by reading the content Respond in the Forum chat and complete the assignment. | Judi Okite | |
| E-learn portal overview Q&A | Kelvin Kariuki | |
| Day | Topic | Time |
| Monday 10th June | Lesson 3: Introduction to Internet GovernanceComplete the course objective,by reading the content Respond in the Forum chat andComplete the assignment. | At the participants’ scheduled time |
| Tuesday, 11th June | Lesson 2: Internet Design PrinciplesComplete the course objective, by reading the content Respond in the Forum chat andComplete the assignment. | At the participants’ scheduled time |
| Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 | Lesson 5: Private Sector – passive observer or active contributor? Complete the course objective,by reading the content Respond in the Forum chat andComplete the assignment. | At the participants’ scheduled time |
| Thursday, 13th June, 2024 | Zoom Live session Overview of the Course Q&A Mr. John Walubengo | 4.00 pm- 5.00 .pm |
| Friday, 14th, June 2024 | Lesson 4: National and Transnational Organizations’ Roles in Governing the InternetComplete the course objective,by reading the content Respond in the Forum chat and complete the assignment. | At the participant’s own scheduled time |
| Week 2 | ||
| Monday 17th June, 2024 | AI Complete the course objective, by reading the content Respond in the Forum chat and complete the assignment. Participants complete any pending course work. Course feedback/ survey | At the participant’s own scheduled time |
| Tuesday 18th June, 2024 | Lesson 7: Some of the Key Global Internet Governance IssuesComplete the course objective, by reading the content Respond in the Forum chat and complete the assignment. | At the participant’s own scheduled time |
| Wednesday 19th June, 2024 | Lesson 6: Data Privacy and Protection, Complete the course objective, by reading the content Respond in the Forum chat and complete the assignment. | At the participant’s own scheduled time |
| Thursday 20th June, 2024 | Zoom Live Session Faculty and Participants meet -up | 4.00 pm- 5.00 pm |
| Friday 21st June, 2024 | Evolution of Internet – Internet Infrastructure development. | At the participant’s own scheduled time |
| Week 3 | ||
| Date/ Time | Topic | Facilitator |
| Monday June 24th, 2024 | ||
| 09.00 am – 09.15 am | Welcome remarks from KICTAnet | Recap from the previous day |
| 09.20 am -10.10 am | KeSIG Alumni- Impact Panel discussion | TBC |
| 10.15 am – 11.00 am | Effective digital rights advocacy | TBC |
| 11:10 am -11:50 am | Lead: Barrack Grace Githaiga | Dr Steve Crocker |
| Plenary session | ||
| Tuesday June 25th, 2024 | ||
| 09.00 am – 09.15 am | National and Transnational organisation’s role in Governing the internet: Understanding Internet regulation | Lead : Kelvin Kariuki |
| 09.20 am – 10.10 am | Citizen contribution towards an effective digital Government | Hon. Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet |
| 10.15 am – 11.00 am | National and Transnational organisations role in Governing the internet: Understanding Internet regulation | Eng. Daniel Obam |
| Private sector – Passive observer or active contributor – Understanding the role of Private Sector in Internet Governance | TBC | |
| Plenary session | ||
Wednesday 26th June, 2024 | ||
| 09.00 am – 09.15 am | Recap from the previous day | Lead: Judy Okite |
| 09.20 am – 10.10 am | OGBV | KICTANet |
| 10.15 am – 11.00 am | AI | Mr. John Walubengo |
| 11.05 am – 11.45 am | Key global Internet Governance Issue – Data Protection and privacy | Ms. Rose Mosero, Deputy Data Commissioner, ODPC(TBC) |
| 11.50 am – 12.00 pm | Closing remarks | Barrack OtienoGrace Githaiga |
| Wednesday, 26th 12.00 pm – Thursday, 27th 09.00 am | Final Quiz | |
| Thursday 27th June, 2024 | ||
| KIGF (hybrid) | 9.00 am – 4.00 pm | |
| Graduation | 2.00 pm | |
eLearning Track
Chapter 1
- Historical background to the development of the Internet
- Fundamental key principles and characteristics that underpin the internet
- Characteristics of the Internet Model of Development
- Multistakeholder engagement in global Internet governance
Chapter 2
- Over The Top Services
- Local Content Issues
- Cybersecurity
- Perspectives on key policy and regulatory issues and processes
- Engaging policy processes: policy and legislative procedures
Chapter 3
- Legal issues, including privacy and intellectual property rights.
- Human Rights and the Internet
- Participating in Internet governance: highlight of some opportunities (IGF, WSIS, IETF, ICANN, DIPLO, KICTANet)
- Emerging issues: internet and elections
Chapter 4
- Lesson 4: National and Transnational Organisations’ role in Governing the internet
Chapter 5
- Lesson 5: Private Sector – passive observer or active contributor?
Chapter 6
- Lesson 6: Data Privacy and Protection
Chapter 7
- Lesson 7: Some of the Key Global Internet Governance Issues
Chapter 8
- Artificial Intelligence
Final Assessment