Are you Interested? Upcoming Events

Below are our upcoming events that you might find interesting:

*Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2024 (Hybrid)*

–
– *Date*: June 10th–27th, 2024

The Kenya IGF brings together stakeholders from government, the private
sector, civil society, academia, media, and the public to engage in policy
dialogue on Internet governance issues. This multistakeholder model ensures
the Internet’s sustainability for economic and social development.

*____________________________________________*

*Kenya School of Internet Governance 2024 (KeSIG)*

–
– *Date*: 3 – 21 June 2024

KeSIG aims to enhance the capacity of key actors in local internet
governance, including human rights defenders, civil society, students,
academia, and the tech community. Participants contribute African
perspectives to global internet policymaking debates. Applications for the
9th Edition of KeSIG are open until May 31, 2024.
<tinyurl.com/mpbzj52c>

____________________________________________

Stakeholder Engagement on the ODPC Guidance Note for the Communication
Sector

– *Date: 5 June 2024 *

The Data Protection Commissioner’s office issued a guideline for the
telecommunication sector on data privacy, covering concerns like
surveillance and data collection. This guideline is not legally binding but
offers recommendations for compliance. To address the tension between
privacy and data processing, Article 19 Eastern Africa and KICTANet will
hold a meeting with stakeholders to discuss data protection challenges in
the telecommunications sector. Read More
<www.kictanet.or.ke/stakeholder-engagement-on-the-odpc-guidance-note-for-the-communication-sector/>

______________________________________________
KICTANet Thought Leadership Series: Policy Discussion on Digital Taxation
in Kenya

*Date: May 29, 2024*

KICTANet in partnership with Meta Platforms Inc., is pleased to convene a
thought-leadership roundtable discussion titled “*Policy Discussion on
Digital Taxation in Kenya*“. Read More
<www.kictanet.or.ke/kictanet-thought-leadership-series-policy-discussion-on-digital-taxation-in-kenya/>