Mwalie Health Community Based Organisation

03/09/2026

Last week It was an honour & a deeply fulfilling moment for our organisation Mwalie Health Community Based Organisation to present the Data Protection Guidelines for Civil Society Organisations to REDO KENYA Redo Kenya as a host organisation of (Bungoma Civil Society Organisations Forum) on behalf of Mwalie Health Community Based Organisation, following months of intensive training as a Data Champion among selected CSOs from Bungoma, Busia, and Kakamega Counties.

I am grateful to ICON Data and Learning Labs , the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC-Kenya), and Amnesty International Kenya for equipping us with the knowledge and skills to promote responsible data management, privacy, confidentiality, and accountability within civil society.

As a Data Champion & Project Officer at Mwalie Health CBO, I am proud to put this knowledge into practice and contribute to building stronger, safer, and more trustworthy Civil Society organisations that respect and safeguard the rights of the communities we serve. Data protection is not just about compliance;it is about trust, dignity, and protecting people's rights. 🔐👏
Girls to Women Org Kenya
Partners for Girls Africa Foundation

19/06/2026

IN THE LAST TWO DAYS WE JOINED OTHER GRASSROOT ORGANISATIONS FOR THE IJUE DATA YAKO III – SESSION 4 REPRESENTED BY Our Project Lead Allan Odeoh

DAY: 1

As CSOs we have to ask our selves:
Who owns the data we collect? And more importantly, who is responsible for the trust behind it?
How do we move from collecting data to truly protecting the people behind it?

Yesterday, our team represented by Elizabeth Khavai began a 2-day data compliance training under the Ijue Data Yako III project, facilitated by ICON Data and Learning Labs (IDL) and Amnesty International Kenya.

We are continuing a journey that is empowering 25 civil society organizations from Kakamega, Bungoma, and Busia counties to strengthen their data governance practices, build stronger systems for responsible data management, and progressively work towards becoming registered Data Controllers under Kenya’s Data Protection framework.

Day 1 challenged us to rethink data not just as a compliance requirement, but as a trust responsibility with the youth, partners, and communities we serve.

We explored the building blocks of a strong privacy program, including key internal policies such as:

* Data Protection and Information Security
* Data Retention and Disposal
* Incident Response and Data Sharing protocols

We also reflected on how we communicate transparently through Privacy Notices, Consent Statements, and Participant Information Sheets.

A key highlight was understanding Data Mapping and ROPA (Record of Processing Activities)—tools that help us clearly trace how data flows within and beyond the organization.

We also began unpacking the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a key accountability anchor in ensuring continuous compliance and trust-building.

Day 1 has already shifted how we see our responsibility not just to systems, but to people.

Grateful to Icon Data and Amnesty International Kenya for grounding this work in real practice, not just theory. And it’s been quite transformational.

DAY: 2
What happens when an organization experiences a data incident—big or small?

That was the focus of Session 4, Day 2 of the IJUE DATA YAKO III project, organized by ICON Data and Learning Labs (IDL) and Amnesty International Kenya

We unpacked incident management and breach reporting under Section 43 of the Data Protection Act, 2019—from identifying different types of data incidents and understanding reporting thresholds, to classifying breaches and estimating the number of affected data subjects.

A key highlight was the incident register: why every organization must maintain one, and how it serves as a critical accountability tool. It captures the nature of incidents, data impacted, response actions taken, notifications issued, and corrective measures implemented. Far from being just documentation, it strengthens organizational accountability and compliance.

We also explored social media strategy, focusing on purpose-driven communication and how to maximize impact through diverse formats such as posters, carousels, reels, podcasts, and infographics.

Grateful to ICON Data and Learning Labs (IDL) & Amnesty International for such a transformative and eye-opening learning experience on data protection and digital practice. The insights gained are already shaping how we think about and integrate data in our daily organizational operations.





Jenga Afrihub
ICON Data and Learning Labs
Amnesty International Kenya
Rural Women Action on Street Health
REDO KENYA
Allan Odeoh
Lightup Impact
Kenya Community Development Foundation

16/06/2026

We were previlleged to be part of this Transformative Training on Governance and Leadership together with other grassroot organisations drawn from different regions of the country.

As we explored governance, strategy, risk, resource mobilization, and financial resilience, one message became clear;

Organizations that thrive in uncertainty are not necessarily the ones with the most resources—they are the ones with the strongest governance systems.

The changing environment is pushing us to rethink leadership and governance. Today's leaders must be able to anticipate, absorb, adapt, and transform while guiding their organizations through complexity and change.

Thanks so much Lightup Impact and Kenya Community Development Foundation for the incredible training 👏

17/04/2026

16/04/2026

🌍 Exciting Milestone for Mwalie Health CBO!
Today, Mwalie Health CBO proudly joined the transformative Ijue Data Yako III initiative, implemented by ICON Data and Learning Labs in partnership with Amnesty International Amnesty International Kenya🇰🇪.
We participated in the Inception and Orientation Workshop, marking the beginning of a powerful 6-month journey aimed at strengthening Civil Society Organizations across Bungoma, Busia, and Kakamega.
✊ This initiative focuses on:
📌 Enhancing data awareness
📌 Promoting digital rights
📌 Strengthening data protection practices
📌 Building capacity for evidence-based campaigns.

As Mwalie Health CBO, we are excited to not only grow our internal capacity but also cascade this knowledge to other CSOs in Bungoma County, ensuring communities are better informed, protected, and empowered in the digital space.
Together, we are building a future where data is used responsibly, rights are protected, and communities thrive🇰🇪✊.

16/04/2026

Day 2:
IJUE DATA YAKO III IMPLEMENTED BY ICON Data and Learning Labs In Partnership with Amnesty International Kenya.

Is Promoting Locally-Led Awareness on Digital Rights and Data Protection among CSOs in Bungoma, Busia and Kakamega Counties.

15/04/2026

📢 Ijue Data Yako III – Day 1 Highlights

Mwalie Health CBO, represented by our Project Officer Mr. Allan O. Nabarwaa, is proud to be part of the 2-day Inception and Orientation Workshop under the Ijue Data Yako III initiative, currently underway at Amanda Resort, Kakamega.

This impactful program is empowering 25 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from Bungoma, Kisumu, Kakamega, and Busia to strengthen their capacity in data protection, digital rights, and responsible data governance.

Day 1 laid a strong foundation through engaging sessions on privacy rights, legal frameworks, and the consequences of non-compliance, equipping participants with critical knowledge and practical insights to safeguard personal and organizational data. The workshop also fostered meaningful dialogue and collaboration, reinforcing a shared commitment among CSOs to protect communities in the digital space.

As we move into Day 2, we remain committed to building a network of informed organizations championing data privacy, accountability, and digital inclusion across the region.

Together, we are building safer digital communities!


REDO KENYA

📌 In collaboration with:
ICON Data and Learning Labs
Amnesty International
360 AFRICA