Mildred Achoch.

On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, Linda Wairure via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Thank you MAG Chair for opening this up. Based on the Kenyan context and the specific issues in Kenya, I propose the following sub-themes: 2,4,5,6

Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, and Online Safety: Kenya, like many other countries, faces increasing cybersecurity threats and cybercrime challenges as they result in financial losses, data breaches, and disruptions to critical services. Discussing and implementing robust cybersecurity measures, effective cybercrime laws, data protection laws, privacy policies, data-sharing agreements and online safety initiatives would be crucial to safeguarding Kenya's digital landscape and protecting its citizens from cyber threats.

Digital Divides and Inclusion: Internet access and connectivity remain a significant challenge in Kenya, with disparities in access between rural and urban areas, as well as marginalized communities. Bridging the digital divides and promoting digital inclusion through policies and initiatives that ensure equal access, digital literacy, and skills training for all citizens would be critical to promote inclusive internet governance in Kenya, ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital revolution.

Human Rights and Freedoms: Protecting human rights and freedoms in the digital realm is essential. Discussions on the protection of freedom of expression, privacy, and other human rights online, as well as addressing issues of online censorship, surveillance, and internet shutdowns, would be significant in the context of Kenya's internet governance. Ensuring that the internet is a space where fundamental human rights are respected and upheld is crucial for fostering a free and open digital environment in Kenya. Under this we could incorporate Fake News and Disinformation: The spread of fake news, Online-Gender Based Violence and disinformation on the internet has become a significant concern globally, including in Kenya, Africa, and the continent as a whole. Themes including discussions on the impact of fake news on democracy and society, strategies for combating fake news and disinformation, the role of the government, social media platforms ie ( twitter,tiktok), media literacy and other stakeholders in addressing the spread of fake news, and the ethical use of social media and online platforms.

Sustainability and Environment: As digital technologies continue to impact the environment, discussions on promoting sustainable practices in internet governance, such as reducing e-waste, promoting green technologies, and addressing the environmental impact of the digital economy, would be relevant to address sustainability and environmental concerns in Kenya.
Thank You.

Kind Regards,

On Tue, 21 Mar 2023, 14:06 Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via KICTANet, <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good afternoon,

Following the announcement that Kenya IGF 2023 will be held on Thursday 22nd June 2023 and the series of events from 19th -22nd of June that all make up the IGF Week, we the Multi Advisory Group (MAG) that assists in the coordination of IGF hereby make a call for topics to be discussed throughout the IGF week.

The topics should be based on the global IGF sub themes as well as any other contemporary topics that form key internet governance concerns in Kenya.

As earlier advised, the theme for Kenya IGF 2023 will mirror the global IGF theme “'The Internet We Want - Empowering All People''. The Subthemes will be centered around

1. AI & Emerging Technologies
2. Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, and Online Safety
3. Data Governance and Trust
4. Digital Divides and Inclusion
5. Human Rights and Freedoms
6. Sustainability & Environment

Some other themes to consider will be
7. Avoid Internet Fragmentation
8. Global Digital Governance and Cooperation

We hereby seek your input on proposed topics and we shall close this on Monday the 27th of March.

We look forward to your collaboration, insights and to a fantastic 2023 Kenya IGF!

Kind regards,

Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu
KICTANET MAG Chair

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