Strathmore CIPIT

CIPIT is the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law at @StrathU |

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We hosted a side event examining how AI is reshaping digital financial services, and more importantly, what it means to ensure these systems remain fair, inclusive, and trustworthy as they scale across vastly different contexts.

Explore our work👉🏽https://t.co/97CxOsFtBG

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"Those who are working in this field need to ask themselves, are they being fair to the communities that have preserved and curated those languages before artificial intelligence? "

~Dr. Melissa Omino
Plenary recap 👉🏽https://t.co/FCeyCYuzjY

@SpaceAgencyKE | @KNBStats

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At the Global Data Festival, Dr. Melissa Omino contributed to a plenary discussion that assessed the progress made, the barriers that remain, and what it will take to ensure that inclusion shapes the future of AI, technology, and development.

@SpaceAgencyKE

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Madaraka Day is a reminder that freedom is not just a moment in history, but a responsibility carried forward by every generation.

Today, we celebrate the courage, resilience, and unity that continue to shape our nation

Here’s to building a stronger, bolder, and more united Kenya.

Happy Madaraka Day. ❤️🖤💚

#BecauseWeCare #BeMore

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“It is not enough to simply collect data. We must also govern how it is used, how it is shared, and how communities are compensated for their contributions. ”

~Isaac Manzi
AI Technical Advisor
@DigiCenterRW

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It’s a great day to have an East African AI Policy Dialogue!

Over the next two days, we will be hosting the East Africa Regional Dialogue on Language Data Governance, Infrastructure, and Collaborative Policy in collaboration with @DigiCenterRW.

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“This fellowship will ground you in the fundamentals of what AI is, how it works, and critically, where it fails or falls short. The goal is to make sure that the Judiciary can engage with these tools from a point of knowledge and constitutional clarity.”

~Dr. Melissa Omino

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We have officially kicked off the AI Policy Fellowship: Foundations of AI and Governance Mechanisms for the Judiciary!! 🎉
The fellowship is a capacity-building exercise which aims to foster a robust understanding of AI fundamentals, ethical frameworks, and governance mechanisms.

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Joining us on 29 May: Yvonne Eweka, Senior Programme Manager at @CcHUBNG, with 14 years in democratic accountability and civic technology. Former AIRA Organising Group member and independent monitor of Nigeria's 2019 and 2023 elections.
Register → https://t.co/MjFhixgEPP

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Thank you for joining the conversation 👏🏽Catch up on the recap here 👉🏽https://t.co/hVpEuw7l6W

This is only the beginning. 👀
We will soon launch an AI & IP Masterclass for a deeper dive into these conversations. Interested? Fill in the form here 👉🏽 https://t.co/Cda7gpKJn6

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See you at 11am EAT!! 🎉
Join here 👉🏽https://t.co/qXGKBuIPAm

🗓️ Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm EAT
🔗👉🏽https://t.co/qXGKBuIPAm

Recap previous session here👉🏽https://t.co/9YuQLjAf4d

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Can AI Invent?

🗓️ Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm EAT
🔗Register👉🏽https://t.co/qXGKBuIPAm

Missed our first AI & IP Conversation? Catch up here 👉🏽https://t.co/LpF3VFkZ2X

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So… can AI invent?🤔💭

Joining us is Fred Otswongo, a Patent Agent and Managing Associate leading a team of IP experts at FOIPA.
🗓️ Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm EAT
🔗https://t.co/qXGKBuIPAm

Recap first session👉🏽https://t.co/REjYP0yx3U

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Can AI Invent?🤔💭
And if it can…
Who owns the invention? Who is liable? Are existing IP laws ready for AI-generated innovation?
Let’s converse👉🏽https://t.co/qXGKBuIPAm

📅 Friday, 22nd May 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EAT

Watch first session👉🏽 https://t.co/mPQRDfUapT

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This May, our AI & IP conversation explores inventorship, ownership, liability, and commercial IP strategy in the age of AI innovation. 
Join us 👉🏽https://t.co/qXGKBuIPAm

📅 Friday, 22nd May 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EAT

Replay previous session👉🏽 https://t.co/zimgIGfAGD

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📖 NEW POLICY BRIEF 🔹Rethinking Ownership, Authorship, and Value Creation in Intellectual Property Policy for African Artificial Intelligence

https://t.co/wnsRQhwhZX

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Is East Africa's regulatory push ahead of actual AI adoption? What does meaningful consultation look like? And can the region harmonize its governance frameworks without losing local context?

https://t.co/CWYPVRLMnk

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🎙️ Meet the Speakers!🥳🎉
Dr. Njeri Ngaruiya Ng'ang'a (PhD) will be speaking at the AI Governance Webinar this Friday. Join us 👉🏽https://t.co/jGe7vkUowJ

🗓️ Friday, May 8, 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm EAT

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Register👉🏽 https://t.co/jGe7vkUowJ

Join us this Friday as we unpack the realities behind AI regulation in East Africa.
🗓️Friday, May 8, 2026
⏰11:00am - 12:30pm EAT

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“Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.”
~Dr. Melissa Omino

At #IKIA2026, Dr. Omino presented on the intersection of AI, IP and indigenous knowledge in 🇰🇪🇰🇪
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