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DAMA Kenya Officially Launches To Strengthen Data Governance
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
DAMA Kenya, the Kenyan chapter of DAMA International, was officially launched to improve data governance among businesses by establishing common data management practices and promoting data literacy. The initiative aims to support sectors like banking, telecommunications, and insurance in making data a core organisational capability and ensuring compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act amid increasing AI adoption.
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You must move now to build data governance as a foundational organisational skill or risk being left behind in Kenya’s AI-driven markets. Align your team with DAMA Kenya’s frameworks and start embedding privacy by design to open local market access and avoid regulatory penalties.
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