Data Privacy in Kenya: An Awakening in Digital Leadership, Governance, Data Protection of its Citizens

Hosts DaJonna Richardson and Furaha Joy Sekai Saungweme interview Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, Kenya's first Data Commissioner and recognized amongst the top 25 Women in Digital in Kenya. Commissioner Kassait is serves in the Office of Data Protection, an office which has a mission to protect the personal data of Kenyans. 

Also joining us is Cynthia Chepkemoi, a legal practitioner licensed to practice in Kenya and one of the Founding Leaders of the Association of Privacy Lawyers in Africa (APLA). Ms. Chepkemoi is currently working as a Data Protection Officer at the Kenya Women Microfinance Bank PLC.

Today's episode discusses Kenya's data governance through privacy compliance, enforcement, public awareness, and institutional development of organizations in the country.

Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.

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