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Building Inclusive Data Systems in Kenya: From Dialogue to Action - Open Institute What happens when people are invisible in the numbers? When communities are omitted from datasets that shape national policy? When stories that are rich, complex, urgent are reduced to a footnote or n...

🚨 Did you know? 2.2% of Kenyans live with disabilities, yet are still underrepresented in national data systems. This past week, we came together to reimagine #InclusiveData that leaves no one behind. 💪📊

Read more: openinstitute.africa/2025/06/04/b...

#DisabilityRights #LeaveNoOneBehind

04.06.2025 11:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We launched the Open CSO Data Commons to tackle fragmented data, silos, and missed opportunities in Kenya’s civil society.
🎥 Catch the event highlights and hear bold ideas on building a shared data future: youtu.be/9m49oTkfqIE?...

More here 👉 csodata.ke

#OpenCSOCommons #CSODataKe #SharedDataFuture

19.05.2025 12:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Home | Somo Somo is an eLearning platform that offers a range of online courses focusing on data-driven decision-making, community leadership, financial management, and more. Our courses are designed to empower i...

We’re excited to bring you Somo, an innovative platform that offers flexible, affordable courses tailored for learners everywhere. You can learn at your own pace with materials designed by industry leaders.

📚 Check out our free courses and start your learning journey! somo.global

09.04.2025 07:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Maono Space | Malindi Maono Space in Malindi partners with local changemakers to amplify their impact in communities. By offering collaborative spaces, capacity-building opportunities, and essential resources, we create an...

🚨 We’re live!
Check out the brand-new Maono Space Malindi website — celebrating community creativity, activism, and changemakers.
🌍✨ Explore: malindi.maono.space
#MaonoSpace #GrassrootsLeadership #Malindi

07.04.2025 08:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Strengthening Narrative Power for Civic Engagement - Open Institute Last week, we launched a five-month programme in partnership with AFJ-K to engage journalists on how they can promote alternative narratives. It was clear from the first session that this is not just ...

This is to amplify unheard voices, and ensure the media reflects communities as they are. Join us in reshaping the narrative 👊🏾

openinstitute.africa/2025/03/17/s...

#NarrativePower #StorytellingForChange #WhoTellsTheStory

27.03.2025 06:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Last week, we launched a 5-month programme with
the Association of Freelance Journalists to equip journalists at our Maono Space with skills to challenge dominant narratives and uncover hidden truths.

#NarrativePower #StorytellingForChange #WhoTellsTheStory

27.03.2025 06:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Balancing #privacy and #transparency ensures that citizens can engage in governance without compromising sensitive information.

📢 Let’s push for more openness, not less!

#OpenData #Transparency #Accountability #EADataGov25 #DataGov25

25.03.2025 09:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🚀 Now, we’re scaling this approach:
✅ Nandi County’s Data Desk is fully operational!
✅ Kilifi County is next—we’re setting it up this year!

#OpenData isn’t just about access—it’s about better governance, accountability, and public participation.

#Transparency #Accountability #EADataGov25

25.03.2025 09:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

📊 Open data is transforming governance across Kenya!

We first worked with Elgeyo Marakwet County to establish Kenya’s first fully functioning data desk strengthening transparency and citizen engagement.

#OpenData #Transparency #Accountability #EADataGov25 #DataGov25

25.03.2025 09:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

🔍 At #EADataGov25, we explored how #datagovernance must reflect African cultures. But the challenge? Many of our languages don’t have a word for privacy!

That’s why we need policies built for us, by us. ✅
Swipe through the slides to see key insights from the conference! 👇

13.03.2025 10:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Two weeks ago, we had the inaugural #EADataGov Conference! From insightful discussions to powerful connections, it was a space for collaboration, learning, and shaping the future of #datagovernance across East Africa.
Watch the highlights and share your thoughts!

🎬 youtu.be/2mdeXfS7vgs

#DataGov25

13.03.2025 06:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Join us online this Thursday 21 November 14:30-17:30 GMT to explore and celebrate data empowerment initiatives around the world. Get your free tickets now and drop any questions for our speakers in the comments.
#data #AI
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18.11.2024 15:26 — 👍 12    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1

It was an absolute pleasure to join the #CivicTechRoundtable hosted by Qhala, a powerful reminder of how #CivicTech can transform communities.

The discussions reaffirmed the critical role of collaboration in driving sustainable development rooted in accountability, inclusion, and impact.

18.11.2024 12:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0