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Kenya IGF 2022

KIGF 2022

June 30, 2022

Nairobi, KENYA

KeIGF 2022 Highlights

The inaugural Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) 2025 convened over 800 leaders from government, private sector, civil society, academia, and tech communities to shape Africa’s digital transformation agenda.

Outcomes & Impact

KeIGF 2022 delivered:

Actionable policy recommendations for national and regional adoption
Stronger cross-border partnerships for digital governance
Contributions to global frameworks prioritising trust, inclusivity, and sustainability
Strategic inputs to Africa’s position in international digital forums

Delegates

Why Africa Tech Policy Summit Matters

The Africa Tech Policy Summit AfTPS) is Africa’s premier multistakeholder forum for shaping inclusive, rights-based digital transformation. Convened by KICTANet, it builds on the legacy of Kenya Internet Governance Forum Week and AfTPS 2025, convening policymakers, innovators, civil society, academia, and the private sector to:

● Harmonise tech policies across Africa
● Align national, regional, and continental digital strategies
● Explore emerging technologies like AI, data governance, and digital trade
● Foster innovation ecosystems and regulatory experimentation

KeIGF 2022 Program

30th June, 2022

Hybrid Forum

Conference Theme

TIME

AGENDA

MODERATOR

8.00am - 8.15am

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Arrival and Registration

KICTANet MAG Team

8.15am - 8.30am

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Welcome and Introductions

MODERATOR

Victor Kapiyo

8.30am - 8.45am

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Opening and Welcome Remarks
by Ali Hussein, Chairman - KICTANet

MODERATOR

Mwendwa Kivuva

8.45am - 9.00am

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Keynote Address: A Resilient Internet for a Shared, Sustainable and Common Future

Christopher Kemei, Senior Director, representing the Director-General, Communications Authority

MODERATOR

Mwendwa Kivuva

9.00am - 10.00am

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

High (C-Level) Panel – A Resilient Internet For a Shared, Sustainable And Common Future

Panel:
Stephen Kiptiness, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Safaricom
John Reyels, Head of Cyber Foreign Policy and Cyber Security Coordination staff, German Foreign office (virtual)
Mercy Wanjau, Director, Legal Services, Communications Authority
Sheena Raikundalia,Director, UK – Kenya Tech Hub

MODERATOR

Grace Githaiga
Convenor, KICTANet

10.00am - 10.15am

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Plenary session

10.15am - 10.20am

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Interlude: Spots from event sponsors

10.20am - 11.20pm

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Session 1: Governing Data and Protecting Privacy

Panel:
Immaculate Kassait, Data Commissioner, ODPC.
Sharon Holi, Head of Customer Policy, Safaricom
Irungu Houghton, Executive Director, Amnesty International
Joel Karubiu,Chief Executive Director, KENIC

MODERATOR

John Walubengo

11.20am - 11.35am

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Plenary session

11.35am - 11.50am

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Tea Break

11.50am - 12.00pm

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Interlude: Spots from event sponsors

12.00pm - 1.00pm

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Session 2: ICTs And The Upcoming Elections

Panel:
Fiona Asonga, Chief Executive Officer, TESPOK.
Sarah Muyonga, Public Policy Manager, Meta, East and Horn of Africa, Meta Platforms Inc
Mugambi Kiai, Regional Director, ARTICLE 19 EA
Wakabi Wairagala, CEO, CIPESA
Peter Ngige/Liston Kirui, Communications Authority Of Kenya

MODERATOR

Stephanie Muchai
Director of Partnerships, International Lawyers Project

1.00pm - 1.15pm

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Plenary session

1.15pm - 2.00pm

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Lunch Break

2.00pm - 2.05pm

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Interlude: Spots from event sponsors

2.05pm - 3.05pm

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Session 3: Connecting All People And Promoting Cyber Hygiene

Panel:
Joseph Nzano, KE-CIRT, Communication Authority.
Maureen Mwaniki, Vice Director of Programs Management- Huawei Technologies, Kenya
Dr. Kate Getao, Consultant and ICT Elder
Wakabi Wairagala, CEO, CIPESA
Samuel Ochieng, Cyber Security Operations, Safaricom PLC

MODERATOR

Phillip Irode
ICTA

3.05pm - 3.20pm

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Plenary session

3.20pm - 3.25pm

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Interlude: Spots from event sponsors

3.25pm - 4.25pm

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Session 4: Emerging Issues – Youth, Online Work, Inclusion, and Regulation

Panel:
Representative, Kenya Youth IGF – Updates from the KYIGF session.

Benson Agesa, Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK)
Ben Roberts, Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies – ICT Practitioners Bill
Susan Otieno, AFRINIC

MODERATOR

Keith Andere

4.25pm - 4.30pm

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Interlude: Spots from event sponsors

4.30pm - 4.40pm

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Kenya School of Internet Governance - Award Ceremony

MODERATOR

KESIG Faculty – Barrack Otieno / Judy Okite

4.40pm - 4.45pm

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Rapporteurs Summary Actions Points and Way Forward

MODERATOR

Rapporteurs -
June Okal, Megan Kathure and Mary Onyango

4.50pm - 5.00pm

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

CLOSING SESSION

MODERATOR

Rosemary Kimwatu,
KIGF MAG, KICTANet

5.00pm - 6.00pm

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Tea Break and Interlude: Spots from event sponsors as participants stream back into plenary

6.00pm - 7.00pm

The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Fireside Chat: Digital Readiness of e-Government in Kenya

Key Presentation: Raimo Reiman, Representative, Estonia government

Panel:
Salome Eggler, GIZ
Phillip Irode, ICTA – Harmonizing e-government services
Raimo Reiman, Representative - Estonia Government
Prof. Bitange Ndemo, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Nairobi
Jack Ngare, Technical Director in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Google

MODERATOR

Harry Hare,
Chairman & Content Director dx⁵

7.00pm - 7.30pm

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Plenary session

9.30pm - 10.00pm

Hybrid /
The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

Conference / Event

Cocktails and Live Band!
End Of Event

AfTPS MAG Team

The Kenya Internet Governance Forum's Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) plays a crucial role in shaping the annual KeIGF meetings. MAG members actively participate in the multistakeholder consultation process, ensuring that diverse perspectives on Internet governance are incorporated into the program.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees at KICTANet

CEO and Convenor at KICTANet

Programs Officer-Women’s Digital Rights at KICTANet

Neema Mujesia

Communications Advisor- Gender Digital Rights Program at KICTAnet

Researcher at Research ICT Africa &
Chairperson @MAG TEAM

Internet Governance Expert at KICTANet

Barrack Otieno

Lead of the Kenya School of Internet Governance

Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu

EAIGF MAG Chair

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KeIGF 2022 Agenda Summary

Day 1 - 07:30

Open Public Enrollment

Day 1 - 10.20am - 11.20am

Governing Data And Protecting Privacy

Day 1 - 12:00pm - 1.00pm

ICTs And The Upcoming Elections

Day 1, 2.05pm - 3.05pm

Connecting All People And Promoting Cyber Hygiene

Day 1, 3.25pm - 4.25pm

Emerging Issues - Youth Online Work, Inclusion & Regulation

Day 1, 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Fireside Chat - Digital Readiness Of e-Government In Kenya

Day 1, 9.30pm - 10.00pm

Cocktails and Live Band! - End Of Event

FAQ

Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS)
Frequently Asked Questions

AfTPS is a week-long multi-stakeholder event convened  by KICTANet to harmonize tech policies across Africa. It brings together policymakers, private sector leaders, academia, civil society, and tech startups to align national, regional, and continental efforts for digital transformation.

AfTPS is held in Kenya in May featuring flagship events like the Kenya IGF, Youth IGF, Children IGF among others. The summit includes workshops, exhibitions, and networking sessions.

The summit welcomes around 300 participants from government, private sector, civil society, academia, media, and the technical community. Youth and children’s IGFs are also convened to ensure inclusive participation.

  • Harmonize tech policies across Africa
  • Support innovation and inclusive digital transformation
  • Build stakeholder capacity in tech governance
  • Shape African positions in global forums like WSIS and the Global Digital Compact

 

Yes. The AfTPS will feature an award ceremony for participants of the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG), recognizing excellence in digital policy engagement.

Organizations can propose, sponsor, or lead thematic workshops and exhibitions. Sponsorship opportunities are available in both cash and kind, with a detailed package provided by KICTANet.

KICTANet is the host and convener of AfTPS. As a multistakeholder ICT policy think tank, it promotes an open, rights-based digital environment through advocacy, engagement, capacity building, and research.

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