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Let’s work together towards an Open Society, managed by Informed Fact-Driven Citizens!
Kenya, Africa
Joined February 2012
We are so excited to introduce Mudata, our #FichaUchi mascot. Ficha Uchi is our social media campaign that we have run for several years to encourage people to protect their data in everyday places. So Mudata will be in different places, talking about it. #dataprotection
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📢 Call for Sessions Now Open! We’re inviting proposals for sessions, workshops, panels, demos, and roundtables for the East Africa Data Governance Conference 2026. Submit your session idea by 15 January 2026 and help shape the regional agenda. https://t.co/41ShgkS5jU
#EADataGov
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The East Africa Data Governance Conference will bring together policymakers, innovators, regulators, civil society & researchers to ask the hard questions: How do we innovate while safeguarding rights, trust, and accountability? 📅 Mark 10–11 March 2026 in your calendar. More
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Empower Kenyan Communities This Christmas! As the year comes to a close, let's reflect on the true spirit of giving. This Christmas, you have the power to support a cause that is changing governance from the ground up in Kenya. The Open Institute (OI) is focused on fostering
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🌍 Save the Date! The East Africa Data Governance Conference returns on 10–11 March 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. Next year, we explore “Navigating Duality in Data Governance: Innovation & Accountability in East Africa.” As our region accelerates digital transformation, we must
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Of Pragmatic Optimism & AI Evangelism: What if we could reach 10,000 students and 1000 teachers and introduce them to #AI? What would that do? What if 10,000 small business owners discovered AI? That's our ambition, according to @alkags. https://t.co/1v2bW6mYnO
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Too many young Africans are being left behind in the AI revolution. AI Mtaani is changing that — training teachers, inspiring students, and equipping small businesses to use #AI. 💡 Learn more: https://t.co/MY8w6WlLjz
@maono_space
#InclusiveTech #AIForAll #Maono
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The course is LIVE! 🎉 Understanding the Copenhagen Framework on #CitizenData is now officially open to all enrolled learners. Huge thanks for all the support 🙏 Access it here: https://t.co/EFYBFS1w6R
@worldbankdata @UNStats
#OpenData #InclusiveData
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In this course, you will clearly understand how Citizen Data drives decision-making and contributes to building more transparent and responsive communities.
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At the #StatisticsConference2025, we’re spotlighting the power of Citizen-Generated Data in shaping Kenya’s official statistics. Proud of our ongoing work with @KNBStats & partners to strengthen #opendata systems and ensure community voices count.
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AI Mtaani is live today at @maono_space! 🤖🚀 Too many people outside our cities are being left behind in the AI wave. We’re changing that. Our goal: • 1,000 teachers • 10,000 students • 10,000 young business owners AI should be for everyone. This is our first step. Join us!
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Happy #AfricanStatisticsDay2025! We’re thrilled to join the @KNBStats Statistics Conference to talk about how citizen-generated data can strengthen official statistics — and share some of the tools we’ve built to support this work. @UNFPAKen @ONS @SDGsKenyaForum @KEPSA_KENYA
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How can #CitizenData make decision-making more inclusive, transparent & collaborative? Register for the free Understanding the Copenhagen Framework eLearning course by @WorldBank Data Academy, @UNStats, @Open_Institute & Collaborative on Citizen Data: https://t.co/P4XWiPTfvT
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“You are already a citizen — why not be an active one?” 🗳️ @shironjagi shares a simple truth: taking part in elections is one of the easiest ways to practice active citizenship. Are you playing your part? #ActiveCitizenship #Elections #CommunityPower
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We’ve partnered with the @WorldBank, @UNStats & the Collaborative on Citizen Data to launch a new course: 🎓 Understanding the Copenhagen Framework on Citizen Data 📅 Starts Nov 21 🔗 https://t.co/EFYBFS1w6R Learn how citizen data makes governance more inclusive & responsive.
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In this course, you will clearly understand how Citizen Data drives decision-making and contributes to building more transparent and responsive communities.
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We’re sparking AI curiosity at @maono_space! 🤖💡 Tune in as Lucy & Zeinab chat with @RadioBayana about AI Mtaani — our community project promoting AI literacy (yes, “AI” in Swahili is akili bandia 👏). 📅 Join us Nov 18–19 at Maono Space for hands-on AI skills! Watch the full
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Citizens are not just data users—they’re data creators. Learn how #CitizenData can improve governance, environmental action & public services in our new course by @WorldBank Data Academy, @UNStats, @Open_Institute & Collaborative on Citizen Data. ➡️ https://t.co/IAfcuvSiEg
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Boosting efficiency and transparency in Kilifi! We have deployed revenue clerks across all wards to strengthen our revenue collection, seal leakages, and ensure every shilling works for the people. #TujengeKilifi
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At the #SDGs Youth Pre-Conference, youth called for: 💬 Inclusion in decision-making 📊 Youth data for accountability The #Kilifi Citizens Dashboard is already making it happen — equipping youth to use data to influence county plans & SDG action. 🔗 https://t.co/GNTQHjL1W7
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