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Let’s work together towards an Open Society, managed by Informed Fact-Driven Citizens!
🚨 Did you know? 2.2% of Kenyans live with disabilities, yet are still underrepresented in national data systems. This past week, we came together to reimagine #InclusiveData that leaves no one behind. 💪📊

Read more: openinstitute.africa/2025/06/04/b...

#DisabilityRights #LeaveNoOneBehind
Building Inclusive Data Systems in Kenya: From Dialogue to Action - Open Institute
What happens when people are invisible in the numbers? When communities are omitted from datasets that shape national policy? When stories that are rich, complex, urgent are reduced to a footnote or n...
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June 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We launched the Open CSO Data Commons to tackle fragmented data, silos, and missed opportunities in Kenya’s civil society.
🎥 Catch the event highlights and hear bold ideas on building a shared data future: youtu.be/9m49oTkfqIE?...

More here 👉 csodata.ke

#OpenCSOCommons #CSODataKe #SharedDataFuture
Key Highlights | Civil Society Data Commons Launch | #CSODataCommons
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May 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We’re excited to bring you Somo, an innovative platform that offers flexible, affordable courses tailored for learners everywhere. You can learn at your own pace with materials designed by industry leaders.

📚 Check out our free courses and start your learning journey! somo.global
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Somo is an eLearning platform that offers a range of online courses focusing on data-driven decision-making, community leadership, financial management, and more. Our courses are designed to empower i...
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April 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM
🚨 We’re live!
Check out the brand-new Maono Space Malindi website — celebrating community creativity, activism, and changemakers.
🌍✨ Explore: malindi.maono.space
#MaonoSpace #GrassrootsLeadership #Malindi
Maono Space | Malindi
Maono Space in Malindi partners with local changemakers to amplify their impact in communities. By offering collaborative spaces, capacity-building opportunities, and essential resources, we create an...
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April 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Last week, we launched a 5-month programme with
the Association of Freelance Journalists to equip journalists at our Maono Space with skills to challenge dominant narratives and uncover hidden truths.

#NarrativePower #StorytellingForChange #WhoTellsTheStory
March 27, 2025 at 6:30 AM
📊 Open data is transforming governance across Kenya!

We first worked with Elgeyo Marakwet County to establish Kenya’s first fully functioning data desk strengthening transparency and citizen engagement.

#OpenData #Transparency #Accountability #EADataGov25 #DataGov25
March 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🔍 At #EADataGov25, we explored how #datagovernance must reflect African cultures. But the challenge? Many of our languages don’t have a word for privacy!

That’s why we need policies built for us, by us. ✅
Swipe through the slides to see key insights from the conference! 👇
March 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Two weeks ago, we had the inaugural #EADataGov Conference! From insightful discussions to powerful connections, it was a space for collaboration, learning, and shaping the future of #datagovernance across East Africa.
Watch the highlights and share your thoughts!

🎬 youtu.be/2mdeXfS7vgs

#DataGov25
Open Institute | East Africa Unites for Data Governance!
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March 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Join us online this Thursday 21 November 14:30-17:30 GMT to explore and celebrate data empowerment initiatives around the world. Get your free tickets now and drop any questions for our speakers in the comments.
#data #AI
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November 18, 2024 at 3:27 PM
It was an absolute pleasure to join the #CivicTechRoundtable hosted by Qhala, a powerful reminder of how #CivicTech can transform communities.

The discussions reaffirmed the critical role of collaboration in driving sustainable development rooted in accountability, inclusion, and impact.
November 18, 2024 at 12:15 PM