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Benjamin Charagu

@bcharagu

Husband, Father, Son, Friend, Colleague, Open Data Champion, Operations Director @open_institute

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Open Institute (@open_institute) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🥳  2 Days to Go! 🎊 The countdown is on for the EA #DataGovernance Conference! get ready for two days of dynamic discussions, groundbreaking insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities. See you soon! 🇰🇪 #EADataGov #DataGov25

🥳  2 Days to Go! 🎊
The countdown is on for the EA #DataGovernance Conference! get ready for two days of dynamic discussions, groundbreaking insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

See you soon! 🇰🇪
#EADataGov #DataGov25
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Our first keynote panel is underway! Our panelists are talking all about data harmonisation, public trust and transparency and compliance to the standards that exist in our national contexts, featuring our data protection offices from Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya, including the

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Africa’s #DigitalEconomy is thriving, but #tech and #data workers are being left behind, low wages, job insecurity & unfair conditions persist. At the #EADataGov conference tomorrow, we'll be co-creating a Fair Digital Kazi Manifesto, a feminist, centred vision for fair digital

Africa’s #DigitalEconomy is thriving, but #tech and #data workers are being left behind, low wages, job insecurity & unfair conditions persist.

At the #EADataGov conference tomorrow, we'll be co-creating a Fair Digital Kazi Manifesto, a feminist, centred vision for fair digital
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As we close the first panel, immaculate has highlighted the EAC Data Governance Policy Framework that outlines a unified approach to data governance in the region Ombudsman Kenya there is a simplified version of the Act for terms and conditions in English & Swahili that citizens

As we close the first panel, <a href="/ikassait/">immaculate</a> has highlighted the EAC Data Governance Policy Framework that outlines a unified approach to data governance in the region

<a href="/KenyasOmbudsman/">Ombudsman Kenya</a> there is a simplified version of the Act for terms and conditions in English &amp; Swahili that citizens
Open Institute (@open_institute) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Finally, we have the "Ijue Data Yako" session led by ICON Data and Learning Labs Africa on youth-led activism for digital rights & data protection in Kisumu County, exploring how to make youth-led activism sustainable & scalable #EADataGov #DataGov25 #FichaUchi

Finally, we have the "Ijue Data Yako" session led by <a href="/IDL_Labs/">ICON Data and Learning Labs Africa</a> on youth-led activism for digital rights &amp; data protection in Kisumu County, exploring how to make youth-led activism sustainable &amp; scalable

#EADataGov #DataGov25 #FichaUchi
Crystal Asige (@crystalasige) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The overwhelm I tell you! To everyone who has reached out with love, support, and encouragement — thank you so so much 🥹 But for real, passing the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025 was just step one - now, the real work begins. I’m throwing the ball over to Cabinet

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Its been an engaging and learning session while developing the strategy. The strategy will change the landscape of statistics and it's implementation will harness use of data in decision making and policy formulation. Kudos to all Involved. Open Institute Global Partnership

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It was also great meeting long-time friends. Anthony Mwangi proudly communicated the good work that srckenya is doing in strengthening collaborations that promote fair renumeration and sustainable growth in public service institutions. We look forward to strong partnerships ahead.

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Transparency. Accountability. Progress. All county departments have nominated officers to take part in the creation of the Kilifi County Project Dashboard — a groundbreaking digital platform that will soon be launched in partnership with Open Institute and Maono Space.

Transparency. Accountability. Progress. 

All county departments have nominated officers to take part in the creation of the Kilifi County Project Dashboard — a groundbreaking digital platform that will soon be launched in partnership with Open Institute and Maono Space.
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…citizen participation in governance, ensuring every resident can see where and how resources are being used. We acknowledge the presence of Madam Anita Mashaka, Director, Delivery Unit, and Mr. Jonathan Mativo, County Spokesperson, who joined the team during this key session.

…citizen participation in governance, ensuring every resident can see where and how resources are being used.

We acknowledge the presence of Madam Anita Mashaka, Director, Delivery Unit, and Mr. Jonathan Mativo, County Spokesperson, who joined the team during this key session.
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NBS, UNECA & EAC kick off the 2nd NSDS II National Workshop in Juba (Nov 10–14, 2025) to renew South Sudan’s roadmap for developing quality statistics for national & regional priorities. 📈 #NSDS #DataForDevelopment

NBS, UNECA &amp; EAC kick off the 2nd NSDS II National Workshop in Juba (Nov 10–14, 2025) to renew South Sudan’s roadmap for developing quality statistics for national &amp; regional priorities. 📈 #NSDS #DataForDevelopment
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Challenges in producing #statistics at the County level; Using #AI & #BigData to forecast #demographictrends; Private sector #innovations & #digitaltransformation. Be part of the conversation on Tuesday 18th November. #2025StatisticsConference PlanningKE Council of Governors University of Nairobi

Challenges in producing #statistics at the County level; Using #AI &amp; #BigData to forecast #demographictrends; Private sector #innovations &amp; #digitaltransformation. Be part of the conversation on Tuesday 18th November. #2025StatisticsConference <a href="/Planning_Ke/">PlanningKE</a> <a href="/KenyaGovernors/">Council of Governors</a> <a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a>
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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. UNFPA in Kenya Office for National Statistics (ONS) Coalition for Sustainable Development KEPSA KENYA

Happy #AfricanStatisticsDay2025!
We’re thrilled to join the <a href="/KNBStats/">KNBStats</a> 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.

<a href="/UNFPAKen/">UNFPA in Kenya</a> <a href="/ONS/">Office for National Statistics (ONS)</a> <a href="/SDGsKenyaForum/">Coalition for Sustainable Development</a> <a href="/KEPSA_KENYA/">KEPSA KENYA</a>
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Kenya still faces significant data gaps in financing, coordination, quality, and inclusivity. But today’s national dialogue reminds us: we have the tools, talent, and partnerships to close them. A data-driven Kenya is possible. #NSC2025| #DataForDevelopment

Kenya still faces significant data gaps in financing, coordination, quality, and inclusivity.

But today’s national dialogue reminds us: we have the tools, talent, and partnerships to close them.

 A data-driven Kenya is possible.

#NSC2025| #DataForDevelopment
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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!

AI Mtaani is live today at <a href="/maono_space/">Maono Space</a>! 🤖🚀
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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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.

At the #StatisticsConference2025, we’re spotlighting the power of Citizen-Generated Data in shaping Kenya’s official statistics.
Proud of our ongoing work with <a href="/KNBStats/">KNBStats</a> &amp; partners to strengthen #opendata systems and ensure community voices count.
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Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Immaculate Kassait, SC, MBS As Kenya’s Data Commissioner, Ms. Immaculate Kassait, SC, MBS, is at the forefront of shaping data governance and privacy regulations in Kenya. At #EADataGov2026, she will share key insights on how East Africa can build

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Immaculate Kassait, SC, MBS

As Kenya’s Data Commissioner, Ms. Immaculate Kassait, SC, MBS, is at the forefront of shaping data governance and privacy regulations in Kenya. At #EADataGov2026, she will share key insights on how East Africa can build