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KESIGNewsIsanda Crystal Bitutu: A Passionate Advocate for Tech-Driven Social Impact Emerges from KeSIG 2024

From Tech to Policy: KeSIG 2024 Shapes Advocate

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 …

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From Weberian Ideals to Multi-Stakeholder Governance: KeSIG2024 Empowers New Advocates

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 …

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7th Kenya School of Internet Governance Session Kicks Off 

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 …

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Kenya School of Internet Governance

Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG) is in its seventh year in 2022. The very successful inaugural school was held in 2016 in Nairobi with 50 participants going through an intense three day training.

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The school targets Kenyans from all sectors- government, academia, tech community and civil society who are new to Internet Governance issues.

KeSIG is an introductory course covering technical, economic, legal and contemporary social issues brought about by the Internet and how they affect Kenyan decision making. It aims to build critical mass of individuals advocating for Internet rights and freedoms through equipping the participants with the skills needed to participate meaningfully in local, regional and global policy discourse.