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I am honored and excited to be announced as a speaker on the topic of Governance, Risk, and Cyber Resilience in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the upcoming 13th #DRRAFMSeries<\/strong><\/a><\/span> in Nairobi, Kenya!<\/p>\n

As nations across Africa accelerate their digital transformation journeys, securing our Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is no longer optional\u2014it is the foundation of sustainable economic growth. In an interconnected ecosystem involving telecoms, financial institutions, government agencies, and tech providers, building robust governance and cyber resilience is critical.
\nI look forward to connecting with fellow leaders, practitioners, and innovators on 16-17 February 2027 in Nairobi to discuss actionable strategies for securing Africa\u2019s digital future.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s shape a secure, resilient, and inclusive digital landscape together. See you in Nairobi! \ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddea\ud83e\udd1d
\n\ud83d\udccd Location: Nairobi, Kenya
\n\ud83d\udcc5 Dates: 16\u201317 February 2027
\n#DRRAFMSeries<\/strong><\/a><\/span> #DigitalPublicInfrastructure<\/strong><\/a><\/span> #CyberSecurity<\/strong><\/a><\/span> #ITGovernance<\/strong><\/a><\/span> #RiskManagement<\/strong><\/a><\/span> #CloudSecurity<\/strong><\/a><\/span> #DigitalTransformation<\/strong><\/a><\/span> #AfricaTech<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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