Call for Topics: Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) 2025
platform that brings together diverse groups to discuss ICT and Internet
policy issues. While the forum generates soft policy outcomes, its primary
role is to serve as a knowledge-sharing platform that informs and inspires
policy actors across the public and private sectors.
KIGF also contributes to regional and global Internet Governance Forums
(IGFs) through a structured reporting and representation process. This
ensures that Kenya’s perspectives are integrated into broader policy
discussions, fostering a bottom-up approach to Internet governance and
strengthening the connection between global and local policies.
This year’s Kenya IGF theme is *Tech for Human Development: **Policy,
Innovation, and Inclusive Governance.*
The KIGF 2025 program will be developed in line with the following
sub-themes, though participants are encouraged to propose topics that
resonate with Kenya’s unique context:
1.
Championing Home-grown Tech Solutions for Societal Impact
Fostering innovation ecosystems that empower local tech talent to develop
solutions addressing Kenya’s unique societal challenges.
2.
Creating a Thriving Ecosystem for AI and Emerging Technologies
Building policies and infrastructure to enable responsible AI and emerging
technologies to flourish, driving innovation and economic growth.
3.
Bridging Digital Access Gaps: Ensuring No One Is Left Behind
Promoting inclusive digital access by addressing connectivity,
affordability, and digital literacy to empower all segments of society.
4.
Harmonizing Tech Policies for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
Aligning regulatory frameworks to encourage innovation, protect digital
rights, and support equitable growth in Kenya’s tech landscape.
*We invite all stakeholders to propose topics and actively participate in
shaping the discussions at KIGF 2025. You can submit your views on this
form
<docs.google.com/forms/d/1dq4TxdEsaKZ5I07TtNvO3OVcfIsaPvAqMVK_VdevLHE/edit>by
2 March 2025.*