KICTANet is accepting applications for the 10th Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG). KeSIG precedes the Kenya Internet Governance Forum, providing foundational training in internet policy to beginners. This aims to build expertise and increase participation in local and global Internet governance.
KeSIG will be a self-paced, online course that runs from April 28th to May 9th, 2025. Successful applicants will be enrolled upon notification. Limited scholarships are available.
Application Deadline: April 20th, 2025.
KeSIG provides foundational knowledge in internet governance, empowering participants to engage in local and global internet policymaking. Participants must complete the designated curriculum to graduate.
Apply here: [Application Link]
KeSIG fosters a diverse cohort of fellows representing various stakeholder groups, including law enforcement, county government, artists, and practitioners in applied ICT.
The faculty comprises experienced local and African experts, including regulators, government officials, civil society leaders, digital rights advocates, lawyers, and members of the technical community.
Since 2018, KeSIG alumni have contributed as organizers and trainers.
Objectives
KeSIG aims to enhance the capacity of current and future internet governance stakeholders (human rights defenders, civil society organizations, students, academics, the technology community, and government) to participate effectively in international internet policymaking, thereby contributing African perspectives to global discussions. The training will:
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of Internet governance principles.
- Increase informed participation in Internet policymaking at local and global levels.
- Develop effective advocacy skills.
- Facilitate networking opportunities among participants.
- Gather feedback on emerging internet governance issues from participants and trainers.
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is a key event of the inaugural Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS), a week-long event hosted by KICTANet from May 12-16, 2025.
The AfTPS is designed to harmonize tech policies across Africa and foster continental technological development. Notably, the East Africa Internet Governance Forum, scheduled for May 15-16, 2026, will also be a part of the AfTPS, building upon national discussions to further promote regional harmonization and collaboration.
