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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

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

Data Commissioner Advocates for Collaborative, Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Balance Innovation and Accountability in Data Governance

March 16, 2026 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya, March 10 – Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait has underscored the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach in achieving the balance between innovation and accountability in data governance. She said this during the 2nd East Africa Data Governance Conference, uniting diverse stakeholders under the theme “Navigating Duality in Data Governance:

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

Celebrating Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, SC, MBS A New Milestone as Senior Counsel

December 14, 2025 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya December 11 – The ODPC congratulates Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, SC, MBS, on being awarded the esteemed title of Senior Counsel. The title of Senior Counsel was conferred to her alongside 53 other advocates of the High Court of Kenya at State House by President William Ruto. “The

ODPC Celebrated for Outstanding Achievements at the 2025 End-of-Year Public Service Reflection Dinner

December 6, 2025 No Comments

KISUMU, Kenya, December 6 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) is pleased to announce its recognition during the 2025 End-of-Year Public Service Reflection Dinner, hosted by the Head of Public Service, Mr. Felix Koskei. This esteemed acknowledgment highlights our outstanding achievements in two significant areas 1. Unmodified

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