Events - Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)

One Continent, One Vision for Data Governance: Strengthening Partnerships Across Africa

June 30, 2026 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya June 30 – A shared commitment to stronger data governance took shape in Kenya as Data Protection Authorities from across Africa convened to exchange experiences, strengthen partnerships, and develop practical approaches to advancing responsible data governance across the continent. The gathering brought together experts and practitioners to share

Data Commissioner Calls for Coordinated Action Among Data Protection Officers to Enhance Data Protection

June 2, 2026 No Comments

MOMBASA, Kenya June 2 – The Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait has called upon Data Protection Officers (DPOs) to adopt coordinated actions, information sharing, and harmonized approaches to address data protection challenges, including cybersecurity and fragmented regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions. She made these remarks during the Data Protection Officer (DPO) Humanitarian

NADPA AGM Conference in Côte d’Ivoire: Strengthening Data Protection Across Africa

May 24, 2026 No Comments

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, May 21– Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait represented Kenya at the 2026 Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Annual General Meeting and Conference in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The meeting brought together African data protection authorities and other stakeholders to discuss emerging issues in the data protection landscape.

ODPC Hosts Parliamentary Committee in Nyeri Office during Monitoring Visits

April 29, 2026 No Comments

NYERI, Kenya April 24 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), led by Senior Deputy Data Commissioner Festus Musyoki, hosted the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Information, and Innovation during their inspection visit in Nyeri County. This visit was part of the MPs’ budget implementation monitoring efforts,

Empowering Journalists: ODPC and Media Council Unite for Data Protection Awareness

April 20, 2026 No Comments

NYERI, Kenya April 17th – In a bid to enhance media engagement and raise awareness among members of the fourth estate, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), in partnership with the Media Council of Kenya, convened a forum with journalists and content creators in Nyeri. This initiative aimed

Empowering Women at ODPC: Celebrating Strength and Leadership

March 8, 2026 No Comments

Nairobi, Kenya – March 6 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) celebrated women across the organization in recognition of International Women’s Day. The occasion highlighted the strength, resilience, and achievements of women contributing to the advancement of data protection and digital governance in Kenya. The celebration featured

Mobile World Congress 2026: Data Commissioner Attends the Global Data Protection Roundtable

March 3, 2026 No Comments

Barcelona, Spain – March 3 – Immaculate Kassait – the Data Commissioner, participated in a closed-door Data Protection Authorities (DPA) Roundtable themed “Strengthening Safety and Trust through Mobile-led Innovation.” The session was sponsored by the GSMA and held during the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. During the discussion,

Journalists in Nakuru and Eldoret Trained on Data Protection

February 28, 2026 No Comments

Nakuru, Kenya – February 19 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), in partnership with the Media Council of Kenya, held an engagement with journalists and content creators in Nakuru and Eldoret to sensitize media professionals on Kenya’s data protection framework and the role of ODPC in regulating

ODPC Holds Data Privacy Conference 2026: A Call to Build Trust and Enhance Data Governance Among Organisations

February 6, 2026 No Comments

Mombasa, Kenya February 6, 2026 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) commemorated the Data Privacy Conference 2026, held from 26–28 January in Mombasa under the theme “Trust the Data, Drive the Future,” underscoring the need to build a digital future that remains grounded in enhanced trust. The

APPLY FOR THE DATA PROTECTION AWARDS 2026

December 16, 2025 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya December 3 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) officially launched the Data Protection Awards 2026, celebrating excellence across four key categories: 🔹 Data Protection Innovation🔹 Data Protection Complaints Handling Mechanism🔹 Data Protection Awareness Initiative🔹 Data Protection Compliance These awards aim to honor those who champion

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