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Studio Event Invitation: Mapping AI Power Dynamics in Kenya - Limited Slots Available
by Benedict Wandera Mkalama 26 Mar '25

26 Mar '25

The studio seeks to bring together experts from government, academia, industry, and civil society, this interactive workshop combines panel discussions with collaborative mapping activities to develop recommendations for strengthening local agency and data sovereignty. Limited slots available on first come basis. RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by 31/03/2025 using our Google registration form: https://forms.gle/VoGk2AGiBm4dtVMC8 Best Regards, Ben Mkalama University of Nairobi.

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Call for Workshop Proposals: Africa Tech Policy Summit 2025
by Florence Awino 26 Mar '25

26 Mar '25

Dear Listers, The Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) 2025 is set to take place from *May 12-16 in Nairobi, Kenya*! This inaugural event will bring together policymakers, private sector leaders, academia, civil society, and tech innovators to shape the future of Africa’s digital transformation. [image: WhatsApp Image 2025-03-25 at 18.16.53_97a67a97.jpg] As part of the AfTPS, we will also host the *Kenya and East African Internet Governance Forums. *Leading up to these forums, we are inviting thematic workshops designed to tackle critical policy issues. We want to hear from you! *Submit a workshop proposal* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz9dJaNcZzOIUrQ3i1R_a08lLkhsOYfti…> on the following themes: 1. *AI Governance*: Ethical and responsible AI frameworks, ensuring positive societal impact. 2. *Data Policy*: Addressing data protection, privacy, and governance for a secure and inclusive digital environment. 3. *Digital Inclusion*: Strategies to bridge digital divides and ensure equitable access to technology. 4. *Keeping the Internet On*: Tackling connectivity disruptions from economic, political, and social perspectives. 5. *Sector-Specific Tech Policy Dialogues*: Exploring policy intersections in healthcare, education, finance, fintech, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, conservation, sports, arts, civil society, and telecommunications infrastructure. 6. *Information integrity and content moderation* 📅 Deadline for submissions: April 7, 2025, at 23:59 EAT 📩 Submit your *workshop proposal* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz9dJaNcZzOIUrQ3i1R_a08lLkhsOYfti…> ! -- *Regards,* *Florence A. Ouma* *KIGF MAG* *LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/flo-ouma-profile/>*

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Mental Health eLearning Courses
by Innocent Kubebea 20 Mar '25

20 Mar '25

Good Morning , The importance of your mental health is paramount for your general and overall well-being. Tusome Digital Academy is glad to introduce the self-paced short eLearning courses listed below that are beneficial to your mental health. Please feel free to get in touch and enroll for any or all of the listed courses: 1 Mental Health Awareness 2 Managing Anxiety 3 Emotional Intelligence 4 Stress Awareness 5 Drug & Alcohol Awareness 6 Mindfulness Training 7 Resilience Training 8 Confidence Building 9 Handling Aggressive Behavior 10 Effective Decision Making Each Course Costs Ksh. 1,200 Only MPESA Buy Good 724521 ( Tusome Digital Academy) Tel/WhatsApp +254790913716 To Enroll Email: mailto:sales@tusome.digital To Enroll

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Keeping Children Safe Online Self- Paced eLearning Course
by Innocent Kubebea 18 Mar '25

18 Mar '25

Hello, The Keeping Children Safe Online is a short self-paced eLearning course with the modules below and helpful for parents who need to ensure their children as safe online. An intro video can be watched here https://youtu.be/q0fmeNx2Urw Course Content 1 Introduction 2 Children and the internet 3 Risk 1 - Cyberbullying 4 Risk 2 - Sexual Abuse and Grooming 5 Risk 3 – Indirect Harmful Content 6 Protecting Children Online 7 Setting Parental Controls and Content Filters 8 Spotting warning signs 9 Addressing Safety Concerns 10 Speaking with Children about Risks & Wellbeing 11 Conclusion Tel/WhatsApp: +254790913716 Email: mailto:sales@tusome.digital Course Fee: Ksh. 1,250 - Contact Us to Enroll

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Want to Learn 2D and 3D Animation for Creatives?
by Innocent Kubebea 18 Mar '25

18 Mar '25

2D and 3D Animation Self-Paced Video Courses for Creatives COURSE TITLE DURATION 1 Blender for Beginners 7 hours 36 mins 2 Creative 3D Animation in Blender 2 hours 40 mins 3 Introduction to 3D Design and Modeling with Blender 2 hours 40 mins 4 Animating 3D Cartoon Characters in Blender 8 hours 5 3D Character Creation in Blender 3 hours 40 mins 6 Introduction to Toon Boom Harmony 4 hours 30 mins 7 Fundamentals of Animation in After Effects 3 hours 8 Introduction to Design of Characters for Animation and Video Games 5 hours 15 mins 9 Advanced After Effects 17 hours 15 mins 10 Introduction to Unity for 2D Video Games 10 hours 15 mins 11 Title Sequence Animation in After Effects 3 hours 25 mins 12 Introduction to VFX in Maya and After Effects 7 hours 5 mins 13 Introduction to Cinema 4D 9 hours 14 Visual Effects for Cinema in NukeX 12 hours 15 Character Animation and Expression with Maya 4 hours 16 VFX & Finishing for commercial & short form content 3 hours 45 mins 17 3D Character Design: From Drawing to Modeling 4 hours 40 mins 18 Mixed Media Animation in Procreate 8 hours Excellent Courses for Creatives interested in Self-Employment, Entreprenuership & Online Gigs Earn $$$$ from Online Gigs on Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer TO ENROLL - TEL/WHATSAPP +254790913716 Email mailto:innocent@tusome.digital

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Apply for KeSIG 2025!
by David Indeje 18 Mar '25

18 Mar '25

[image: WhatsApp Image 2025-03-17 at 14.29.01_a537de05.jpg] Dear Listers, KICTANet is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 10th Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG)! This tutor-guided online course will run from April 28th to May 9th, 2025. KeSIG provides foundational training in internet policy, empowering you to engage effectively in local and global internet policymaking. *The application deadline is April 20th, 2025.* [Apply here: Application Link <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEnL4kFL3QQOwF_oqdO5HVxrZ61ill74d…> ] KeSIG precedes the Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF), a key event of the Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) taking place May 12-16, 2025. We encourage you to apply and become a part of the growing community of Internet Governance leaders in Africa. -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals Connect With Us <https://linktr.ee/Kictanet> ______________________________________

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Adopted Resolutions 82Ordinary Session
by Lydia gachungi 17 Mar '25

17 Mar '25

*Resolution on working towards the assessment of public interest content in this digital era and developing guidelines to ensure a public interest element for all platforms operating in Africa - ACHPR/Res.631 (LXXXII) 2025 * https://t.co/VLz7Qmjrxx - english https://x.com/achpr_cadhp/status/1900524551735304690 - tweet https://business.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1132312002239616&id=… - Facebook https://t.co/q5kyU9Q1PT - French https://x.com/achpr_cadhp/status/1900524852877857253 - tweet https://business.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1132312762239540&id=… - Facebook https://t.co/UsQNBwag9A - Portuguese https://x.com/achpr_cadhp/status/1900525050790314147 - tweet https://business.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1132313512239465&id=… - Facebook *Resolution on developing Guidelines to assist States monitor technology companies in respect of their duty to maintain information integrity through independent fact checking - ACHPR/Res.630 (LXXXII) 2025 * https://t.co/ErDHSU1kX3 - english https://x.com/achpr_cadhp/status/1900522786361085985 - tweet https://business.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1132307372240079&id=… - Facebook https://t.co/Rd8cEJx9n7 - French https://x.com/achpr_cadhp/status/1900523165660430755 - tweet https://business.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1132308818906601&id=… - Facebook https://t.co/Rsvn8OwKfy - Portuguese https://x.com/achpr_cadhp/status/1900523760177836316 - tweet https://business.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1132310168906466&id=… - Facebook

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Kenya Draft Cybersecurity Strategy 2025 to 2029 - Public Participation Call
by A Mutheu 17 Mar '25

17 Mar '25

Dear Listers, Kenya's digital future is in our hands! The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4Kenya <https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-computer-and-cybercrimes-coordina…>) has released the Revised Cybersecurity Strategy Draft for public input — and your voice matters. This strategy will guide Kenya's cybersecurity framework until 2029, shaping how we protect our businesses, data, and national infrastructure. Cybersecurity isn't just a tech issue — it's a shared responsibility. Whether you're in tech, law, finance, education, or any sector that touches the digital world, your insights can help build a safer Kenya. How to Get Involved: 1. Review the Draft Strategy: https://lnkd.in/dgkfpx2x 2. Submit Your Comments: Send your feedback to strategy(a)nc4.go.ke 3. Act Fast: Be sure to provide your input before the submission deadline indicated by NC4. Cyber threats are real and growing. By participating, you can help shape a stronger, safer digital Kenya for everyone. I'm diving into the strategy now to share my thoughts — I encourage you to do the same. Stay happy, Mutheu.

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Register: International Women's Day 2025 Webinar - Advancing Digital Inclusion
by David Indeje 11 Mar '25

11 Mar '25

Dear Listers, [image: WhatsApp Image 2025-03-11 at 15.10.49_386b50d1.jpg] Join KICTANet for our webinar commemorating International Women's Day 2025 and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: *Intersectional Progress: Advancing Digital Inclusion for Women & Girls From Beijing to 2025.* *Date:* 10th March 2025 *Time:* 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. *Platform:* Zoom *Registration Link <https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82554157513>* This year's theme, "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment," underscores the urgent need to address persisting inequalities and ensure digital rights and opportunities for all women, especially those from marginalized communities. We look forward to your participation. -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals Connect With Us <https://linktr.ee/Kictanet> ______________________________________

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Sharing Access Now's 2024 #KeepItOn internet shutdown report
by Bridget 11 Mar '25

11 Mar '25

Hello Listers, I am writing to share Access Now's newly launched 2024 #KeepItOn internet shutdowns report, Emboldened offenders, endangered communities: internet shutdowns in 2024 <https://www.accessnow.org/keepiton-2024-report>, which some of you may have already had a chance to interact with. We documented at least 296 internet shutdowns in 54 countries — surpassing the previous 2023 record of 283 shutdowns in 39 countries. And it was a record-breaking year across the board — with the highest number of shutdowns imposed in response to conflicts (103), protests and political instability (74), exams (16), and elections (12) since we started keeping records in 2016. Read the f*ull report* <https://www.accessnow.org/keepiton-2024-report>*, global snapshot <https://www.accessnow.org/internet-shutdowns-2024>,* and *press release* <https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/keepiton-internet-shutdowns-2024-en/>. Also access our *newly launched dashboard* <http://www.accessnow.org/keepiton-data>, which makes navigating internet shutdown data easier than ever before. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Best Bridget -- Bridget Andere, MCIArb (she/her) Advocate and Commissioner of Oaths Senior Policy Analyst Access Now | accessnow.org PGP Key: 0x289AAE67B5A9DAAD Fingerprint: 6A26 725D 720F B516 696F EC15 289A AE67 B5A9 DAAD *Subscribe to the *Access Now Express* <https://www.accessnow.org/express>, our weekly newsletter on digital rights, or find out more ways to support us <https://www.accessnow.org/support-us/>. Join us at RightsCon 2025 <https://www.rightscon.org/> (February 24-27, 2025) Registration now open!

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