As technology shapes every aspect of our societies—from education and trade to security and expression—governance of the digital space has become a critical concern. My work in this area focuses on making digital policy more participatory, people-centered, and inclusive of youth, civil society, and underrepresented voices.
I engage in national, regional, and global digital policy processes to ensure that decisions around the internet, data, and digital rights are transparent, equitable, and grounded in public interest.
I collaborate with public institutions, NGOs, and multistakeholder bodies to shape digital policies that promote access, innovation, and rights. This includes input into laws, national development plans, and governance frameworks related to digital transformation.
I design and facilitate dialogue spaces where government, academia, civil society, private sector, and youth come together to co-create digital futures. These include Internet Governance Forums (IGFs), youth consultations, and community dialogues.
I help civil society and youth organizations articulate their priorities through well-researched policy papers, submissions, and strategic statements that influence national and international digital agendas.
I lead workshops, panels, and trainings to help young people, community leaders, and grassroots actors understand digital governance processes and how to influence them constructively.
Youth Position Paper – Uganda’s National Development Plan IV (2024)
I facilitated the development of a youth-led digital policy position paper feeding into Uganda’s fourth NDP. The paper centered on digital skills, civic tech, DPI, online safety, and youth digital entrepreneurship.
Internet Governance Week Uganda – Host & Speaker (2024)
I hosted the Uganda Youth IGF, spoke at the Parliamentary IGF, and contributed to multistakeholder sessions on data governance, digital public infrastructure, and online inclusion.
ICANN Community Engagement
As a member of ICANN’s Consolidated Policy Working Group and the ALAC Objection Procedure Team, I contribute to shaping global internet policy and advocate for end-user interests across Africa.
African Youth Development Link – Democracy & Digital Space Twitter Space
I shared insights on how digital platforms are shaping youth participation, freedom of expression, and electoral engagement in Uganda and across the continent.
ISOC Mid-Career Fellowship – Policy Case Study (2024)
As part of my fellowship, I explored policy barriers and solutions to digital equity in Uganda, India, and Mexico—offering policy recommendations based on comparative research.
Without inclusive governance, the digital space risks becoming a source of exclusion, surveillance, and inequality. My mission is to ensure that digital policy reflects the voices of real people—not just institutions. That means empowering communities to influence the rules of the digital road, and ensuring policymakers understand the lived realities of those affected by their decisions.
Digital policy is not just about regulation—it’s about rights, opportunities, and how we imagine the future.
Are you developing a digital policy, leading a governance consultation, or trying to engage youth in national planning? I can help facilitate the conversation, generate insight, and build inclusive outcomes.