Jesse Nathan Kalange

I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as an @ICANN 78 #Fellow & can't wait to join this prestigious program that seeks individuals who are interested or already engaged in the various aspects of #ICANN's work @globalyouthigf @internetsociety @sorenetweets @PAYA_IG

The response to the #FIFAfrica26 Call for Session Proposals has been remarkable, submissions are pouring in from across the continent and beyond, reflecting the breadth of voices ready to shape Africa's digital future in Mauritius this September. If you have been finalising an idea, this is your last nudge: submissions close on 29th May. The clock is winding down, but there is still room at the table for the sessions that will move the needle on digital rights in Africa. Don't sit this one out. Submit before Friday closes the window. 🔗:internetfreedom.africa

A week ago, we were at the 19th Kenya Internet Governance Forum #KeIGF convened by @KICTANet in Nairobi. Preceding the main forum was the Kenya Youth IGF, held on 20th May, which brought together youth from across East African region to deliberate on #techpolicy issues. The convening highlighted a generation actively engaged in shaping digital governance conversations through such convenings both nationally and globally and through active participation in consultations on legislative frameworks. #KeIGF noted the strides various stakeholders made in bridging the digital divide. However, critical concerns around emerging technology laws and policies were also raised, especially whether these frameworks are designed to protect citizens or risk suppressing civic space and limiting access to evolving digital opportunities. Concerns about #surveillance, #datasovereignty, #dataprotection, internet shutdowns, punitive legislation, and #digitalexclusion were also highlighted. Calls were made for stronger coordination, more meaningful inclusion, and sustained investment in youth capacity within internet governance spaces.

Attend the ITU Regional Development Forum for the Americas to help shape the regional roadmap for digital development, share commitments at the #Partner2Connect Roundtable, and advance the ITU Regional Initiatives for the Americas. #ITURDF Register now 👉 itu.int/go/RDF-AMS-26

How Irene Mutuzo @irenemutuzo is Redefining Psychology in the Digital Space Dr Irene Mutuzo is a digital psychologist, lecturer at Makerere University, and researcher working at the intersection of technology and human behaviour. Her work asks a question that sounds simple but carries enormous consequence: what happens to people when technology changes around them? And, equally, what shapes whether they adopt or resist it? Read more➡️leoafricainstitute.org/news/how-irene… #DistinguishedFellow #AfricaChampionsNetwork

Have you registered for #FIFAfrica26 yet? And submitted your session proposal? Africa's premier digital rights Forum lands in Mauritius, 28 Sept – 1 Oct 2026. Join 500+ policymakers, technologists, journalists & advocates from 60+ countries, and help shape the agenda. Don't just attend. Lead a panel, workshop, lightning talk or exhibition. Register & submit: mailchi.mp/cipesa.org/sub… #InternetFreedomAfrica

📣 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Regional Training of Trainers on Gender-Sensitive Digital Trade 🌍💻 IGAD invites women and youth-led MSMEs across Member States to apply for the Regional Training of Trainers for Gender Champions on Gender-Sensitive Digital Trade under the HDMI Project. Participants will gain practical skills in digital finance, e-commerce, digital marketing, business management, online safety, and access to AfCFTA and global markets. 📍 Training: 6-8 July, 2026 📅 Deadline: 5 June 2026 Apply here: igad.int/call-for-appli… #RisingWithIGAD #OneRegionOneFuture

🔐 Today, as part of the side events during the Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) 2026, KICTANet through the Tatua Digital Resilience Centre is hosting the HRD Forensic Technical Workshop (Tatua AfTPS Training) at the Huawei Technologies Centre. 💻 The workshop brings together Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), Social Justice Organisations (SJOs), CSOs, and technical teams to strengthen capacity in digital forensics, spyware detection, secure communications, incident response, and digital resilience. 🛡️ As cyber threats targeting civic space continue to grow, this training is equipping frontline organisations with practical skills to safely detect, document, triage, and respond to sophisticated cyberattacks. 🤝 We are grateful to all facilitators, partners, and participants committed to strengthening safer and more resilient digital spaces in Kenya. #AfTPS2026 #Tatua #KICTANet #DigitalRights #CyberSecurity #DigitalResilience ^NM

🎉#CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE 2026 UICT INNOVATION BOOTCAMP – LWERA CATALYST FUND AWARD🎉 Your innovations demonstrate the power of technology in transforming communities, enhancing sustainability and driving Uganda’s digital future forward. We celebrate your achievement and encourage you to continue innovating. 🏆 WINNING TEAMS 🥇 Community Based Smart Solar Dryer & App – UGX 30 Million Winner 🥈 Eco Swap Energies – UGX 25 Million 🥉 Smart Solar Silver Fish Drying System – UGX 15 Million 🏅 Automatic Solar Panel Cleaner – UGX 10 Million 🏅 Agro Link Uganda – UGX 5 Million Winner 🏅 AI Bsed Tomato Disease Detection App – UGX 5 Million 📸-@RBienald

The Call for Presentations for the Africa Internet Summit 2026 is now open. Submit your proposal at 2026.internetsummit.africa/participate/ca… #AIS26 #AfricaInternetSummit #Nairobi

The #UICT2026 Innovation Bootcamp is officially ON! 🔥Today’s mission: refine bold ideas, build smarter solutions, and perfect those winning pitches ⚙️🎤 We’re transforming student innovations into market-ready solutions for national development 📽️by @CBMGroup_ #UICTInnovationBootcamp #InnovateUG #FutureBuilders #StudentInnovators #TechForDevelopment #InnovationInAction #DigitalTransformation #BuildTheFuture @Lweraelectrics @STIsecretariat @MoICT_Ug @GRutwaraMugume @innovationhubug @UCC_Official

Whether by design or by accident, Internet policies can make it harder for people to connect or have a safe online experience. These policies put the Internet’s core principles—openness, decentralization, and interoperability—at risk. Our community helps combat threats to the Internet by advocating for favorable Internet policies at local, regional, and international levels.

Amb. @bantigito brought the historical fire 🔥 Innovation always precedes regulation, that's how @SafaricomPLC M-Pesa happened. The real danger? Over-regulating AI before we even understand it. His warning: Europe's AI Act is already stifling innovation. Africa must not repeat that mistake. #AfTPS2026 #KeIGF26 #AfricanFinTech #InternetGovernance

Moderator Ali Hussein (@AliHusseinK) set the tone immediately: "FinTech has a trust problem. Predatory lending apps. Opaque interest rates. Data harvesting. Loan shaming. We've seen all of it and the people most hurt are the ones the industry claims to serve." No sugarcoating. #AfTPS2026 #KeIGF26 #AfricanFinTech #InternetGovernance

Join us for the @ITU Regional Development Forum for the Americas, from 16-17 June in Cartagena de Indias 🇨🇴, hosted by @CRCCol. The Forum will advance the implementation of ITU Regional Initiatives for the Americas & support #Partner2Connect matchmaking. 👉itu.int/go/RDF-AMS-26

We’re proud to have the CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum as an Official Partner of the AI, Data & Cybersecurity Roadshow – Uganda on June 4th 2026. As conversations around AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation continue to shape the future, partnerships like these help bring together the leaders driving innovation across Africa. 📍 Kampala, Uganda 🗓 June 4th, 2026 🔖 Industry leaders & tech enthusiasts — save this and make sure you attend. 🎟️ Register: events.cioafrica.co/ai-data-and-cy… 🤝 Sponsorships & partnerships: customersuccess@cioafrica.co #AI #CyberSecurity #DigitalLeadership #CIOCxO #CIOAfrica #AfricaTech #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

The Internet Governance Forum Turns 21. Now the Work Gets Harder. "We cannot get support from any partner if we are not accountable and trustworthy. The circularity of the IGF — how we sustain it — will define what permanence actually means." @otienobarrack at #KeIGF2026 🇰🇪 #AfTPS2026 #IGF21" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">kictanet.or.ke/internet-gover…. .

Thrilled to welcome participants, partners, policymakers, innovators, and the broader digital ecosystem to the Africa Tech Policy Summit happening today. As Dr. Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, opens the summit with welcoming remarks, we gather at a critical moment for Africa’s digital future. Today’s conversations will shape how we approach: 🔹 Digital rights and inclusion 🔹 AI governance and emerging technologies 🔹 Data protection and cybersecurity 🔹 Internet governance and policy innovation 🔹 Building a people-centered digital economy for Africa The Africa Tech Policy Summit brings together diverse voices from across the continent and beyond to collaborate on policies that are inclusive, innovative, and future-focused. Looking forward to meaningful dialogue, bold ideas, and actionable outcomes that will help shape Africa’s digital transformation. #AfTPS2026, #KEIGF2026

Tomorrow is the day 💃💃💃 It's the 2026 UICT Innovation Bootcamp. Don't miss it! #Technology #YouthInnovation #DigitalTransformation @UCC_Official @MoICT_Ug @Educ_SportsUg @STIsecretariat @Lweraelectrics

How is AI reshaping the future of classrooms, learning outcomes and digital skills in Africa? Join industry leaders and education innovators on @ktradiorw ’s #EdTech Mondays as they unpack the role of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in driving data-powered education systems. This episode will feature; 1. Vedaste Uwishema, Director, Emerging Technologies Unit at @REBRwanda 2. Dieudonne Uwimana, CEO at the @masteryhub_Rwa 3. Dr. Christine Niyizamwita , Research fellow at @KcrcRwanda #Tunein on 25 May, 2025 at 6 PM at KT Radio

ICT4D Conference 2026: Dr. @ggithaiga shares @KICTANet's role in shaping the future of digital transformation in Kenya. Stay up to date: kotfm.co.ke/news