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While several organizations have seized the opportunity provided by the Internet to deliver information and services, many still need to accelerate initiatives to actively move online to make an impact.


With the focus to enhancing and maximizing opportunities for open an inclusive dialogue as well as sharing ideas lined to improve Internet Governance, the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2020 themed: Internet for Human Resilience and Solidarity is purposed to achieve the following: -

a) Create opportunities to share best practices and experiences;


b) Identify emerging issues and bringing them to the attention of the relevant bodies and the general public; and,

c) Contribute to capacity building for Internet Governance.


Seize the opportunity to be among the industry players learning more, exploring more and sharing more insights on the emerging dynamics of Big Data & Data Privacy, Digital Environment and Digital Inclusion.


To participate in the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2020 - a multi-stakeholder platform for policy dialogue bringing together all the public and private sector stakeholders, technical community, academia and civil society to openly discuss emerging issues on internet governance in an inclusive process and equal REGISTER NOW

Speakers

Prof. Bitange Ndemo

Professor of Entrepreneurship at University of Nairobi

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Ali Hussein

Chairman at KICTANet

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Hon. William Kisang'

Chairman National Assembly at ICT Committee

Prof. Sylvia Kang’ara

Founder & Former Dean, Riara Law School & Visiting Professor of Riara University

Joel Karubiu

CEO of KENIC

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Karimi Ruria

Senior legal council at Safaricom PLC

Dr. Kate Getao

CEO of ICT Authority, Kenya

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Paul Kiage

Assistant Director, USAC of Communications Authority of Kenya

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Agenda

Registration
Welcome and Remarks.
Ali Hussein
  • Ali Hussein (Chairman at KICTANet)

    Ali Hussein

    Chairman at KICTANet

    C-Level Executive with extensive experience in Strategy, Marketing, New Media, Business Development, Start ups and turn around situations.

    Board level experience in both For-Profit and Not-For-Profit Organisations.

    I like to spend part of my time (about 10%) engaging with IT policy at both the Global and local level. I am a regular commenter on Internet Freedom and Net Neutrality.

    I also spare time to mentor young Techpreneurs around the Tech Start Up belt - #OffNgongRoad - in Nairobi, Kenya.

    Specialties: Corporate Strategy, Digital Marketing, Business Development, Strategic Marketing, Sales Management, Corporate Development, CRM, Strategic Management, General Management, New Media, Internet Policy, Enterprise Marketing Management

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Opening Session
KeyNote Address
Panel Discussion : Internet for Human Resilience and Solidarity
Prof. Bitange Ndemo•Hon. William Kisang'•Dr. Kate Getao

How can we achieve CADiT - COVID Assisted Digital Transformation?

  • Prof. Bitange Ndemo (Professor of Entrepreneurship at University of Nairobi)

    Prof. Bitange Ndemo

    Professor of Entrepreneurship at University of Nairobi
  • Hon. William Kisang' (Chairman National Assembly at ICT Committee)

    Hon. William Kisang'

    Chairman National Assembly at ICT Committee
  • Dr. Kate Getao (CEO of ICT Authority, Kenya)

    Dr. Kate Getao

    CEO of ICT Authority, Kenya
Plenary Q&A Session
Health Break
Panel Discussion : Exercising Rights for Data

How can we ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of personal data?
What are the social and economic benefits from emerging data-driven technologies?
What is the impact of AI and other data-driven technologies in the exercise of rights?
How can we ensure equitable access to data and foster competition and innovation?

Plenary Q&A Session
Panel Discussion : Defence & Protection Against Cyber Threats
John Walubengo•Diana Gichengo

Which policy measures could be taken for the protection, prevention and defense against cyber threats?
What role can the implementation of the principles of safety by design, privacy by design and by default as a principle play to secure human rights and achieve increased safety?
What kind of collaboration is needed among stakeholders to promote trust online?
What are the responsibilities of digital platforms and public authorities in ensuring trust?

  • John Walubengo (Lecturer at Multimedia University, Kenya)

    John Walubengo

    Lecturer at Multimedia University, Kenya
  • Diana Gichengo (Programme Manager - Political Pluralism at Kenya Human Rights Commission)

    Diana Gichengo

    Programme Manager - Political Pluralism at Kenya Human Rights Commission
Plenary Q&A Session.
INCLUSION
Enhancing Better Internet Access.
Keith Andere•Paul Kiage•Diana Gichengo

How can we tackle affordability issues, and what improvements can be made?
What strategies could be developed to promote better Internet access for women, youth, older people, people living with disabilities, and other groups?
How do we ensure the inclusion of communities with technology, to ensure that ICTs bring change in their societies?

  • Keith Andere (Director of Programmes at African Youth Commission)

    Keith Andere

    Director of Programmes at African Youth Commission
  • Paul Kiage (Assistant Director, USAC of Communications Authority of Kenya)

    Paul Kiage

    Assistant Director, USAC of Communications Authority of Kenya
  • Diana Gichengo (Programme Manager - Political Pluralism at Kenya Human Rights Commission)

    Diana Gichengo

    Programme Manager - Political Pluralism at Kenya Human Rights Commission
Plenary Q&A Session
Kenya School of Internet Governance Award Ceremony
Rosemary Kimwatu
Vote of thanks
Barrack Otieno

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