FECoMo Kenya

AI governance must protect rights, innovation & free expression. 🇰🇪 FECoMo’s submission on the Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 calls for stronger oversight and protections for vulnerable groups. Read more: fecomo.org/governing-the-…

FECoMo at #AIforPeaceSummit 2026: 🔹 Ethical AI governance & data rights – @OlpengsRachel 🔹 AI, algorithms & electoral violence – @CalGish 🔹 Peace tech financing – Oscar and Jacob Advancing AI for peace, governance & resilience.

Join us for a Tech + Democracy Meetup co-hosted with @howtobuildpeace & @sparkable_cc on May 12 (4:30–6PM). In Nairobi 🇰🇪 No panels. Just real conversations, connections & ideas on how tech can strengthen democracy & social cohesion. 🔗 luma.com/47zez7ox #TechForGood

True legitimacy comes when governments, industry, academia, and civil society share power and shape systems together.” Multi-stakeholder collaboration is key to accountable governance. Angela Minayo, Programs Officer, Article 19 Eastern Africa

📍 At the East Africa Data Governance Conference, FECoMo joined a powerful panel discussion on “Beyond the Black Box: Safeguarding Regional Data Systems.” The conversation explored how East Africa can build trusted, accountable, and people-centered digital systems. #EADataGov26

Policy must be adaptive, not imported. East Africa needs laws rooted in local realities, grounded in human rights, and resilient enough to evolve with technology.” Local context matters in shaping digital policy. Miriam Beatrice, Programmes Officer, EA , Paradigm Initiative

Responsibility is not a principle but a design choice. Systems must be built with accountability, localization, and user control at their core.”@AllanCheboi , Data & Digital Technology Lead, Build Up Design choices determine whether technology empowers people or excludes them.

Without public trust, digitization becomes just an efficiency project.” “Trust is the currency that makes digital systems legitimate.” Building trust must be central to digital transformation. Daniel Odongo, Director of Technology & Product, Ushahidi

East Africa’s digital future cannot be left to chance or to black boxes. It must be built on trust, responsibility, and shared power.” FECoMo shows that collaboration across sectors can turn transparency, and fairness into reality. @OlpengsRachel Lead Coordinator, FECoMo

Global frameworks set the vision, but without localization they remain ideals.” “It is crucial for stakeholders across East Africa to embed these frameworks into their realities to achieve real impact.” John Okande, Programme Coordinator, UNESCO

The panel on the session, 'Beyond the Black Box: Safeguarding Regional Data Systems,' emphasized the critical need for public participation in shaping data systems and policies, particularly as East Africa embraces rapid technological advancement. They discussed the importance of adopting policies that reflect citizens’ realities, highlighting that while digitization offers significant opportunities and value for every citizen, trust remains a foundational element. Concerns were raised about data misuse, including fears that personal information could be sold or exchanged long after collection, which undermines confidence in digital systems. The conversation also recognized regional progress, applauding countries such as Burundi for signing onto the data governance agenda and emphasizing the need for coordinated regional efforts. Importantly, participants stressed moving beyond the mere existence of legislation to its practical implementation, ensuring that institutions such as the ODPC remain independent and free from political interference, thereby enabling data systems that are not only efficient but also trusted, accountable, and citizen-centered. @Open_Institute @ODPC_KE #EADataGov26 #DataProtectionKE

Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Feb 27, 2026 11:00 AM Nairobi Register in advance for this meeting: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Happy New Year 2026 🎆 FECoMo remains committed to advancing freedom of expression, responsible content moderation, and inclusive digital spaces that uphold human rights. Here’s to a year of dialogue and positive change. #SociaMedia4peace #DigitalRights

Scenes from yesterday’s launch of the 🇰🇪 Polarization Footprint Report organized by @howtobuildpeace building on insights from the Build Peace Conference in Barcelona. FECoMo was honored to contribute to discussions on annotation and strategies to reduce online polarization in🇰🇪

The day also covered gendered online harms & TFGBV, digital safety tips, legal frameworks, AI ethics & responsible content generation. Sessions emphasised proactive engagement, ethical practice, human dignity, and using digital tools to prevent harm while empowering communities.

Day 2 explored embedding MIL into organisational strategies, digital governance & platform regulation, and navigating Kenya’s digital red lines. Participants learned about platform accountability, public participation gaps, and advocacy strategies against harmful content. #SM4P

We unpacked how platforms balance Freedom of Expression with user safety including the limits of offensive speech under Article 33. Content moderation= a full system: 📌 User uploads → 🤖 AI pre-moderation → 👀 Human review → ⚖️ Decision: remove, restrict, or make visible.

Muthuri Kathure steered the conversation on understanding digital rights Takeaway; Freedom of expression, privacy, access to info & education online aren't privilege they are rights. But barriers like internet shutdowns, paywalls, and surveillance threaten them daily. #SM4P

@YPSinKenya @unwomenkenya @Interpeace_Org @SFCG_Kenya @YouthinSDGs Partners also highlighted the shift toward digital peacebuilding, the importance of communication in amplifying organisational impact, and the urgency of equipping communities with MIL tools and skills. #MIL4Peace #YouthForDigitalPeace #PeaceBeginsWithMIL #KCYPS #UNESCO #SM4P

@YPSinKenya Partners set the tone for the bootcamp emphasising the power of information, key role of youth as today's leaders, and the need to strengthen collaboration across actors. They called for unified efforts to advance safer online spaces & inclusive participation.

Day 1 recap of the #MILforPeacebuildingBootcamp at YMCA Nairobi! Youth leaders explored how Media & Information Literacy can strengthen communities, combat online harms, and promote digital citizenship. Here’s a thread: #MIL4Peace #YouthForDigitalPeace #PeaceBeginsWithMIL #SM4P