In October 2021, Kenya’s High Court ruled that the government had acted unlawfully in rolling out Huduma Namba, its flagship digital identity programme. The state had collected personal and biometric data from millions of citizens without first conducting a data…
For most of independent Africa, information lived in rooms. Births sat in ledgers. Land sat in dusty files. A hospital record travelled only as far as a clerk could carry it. A trader crossing from Kigali to Kampala carried photocopies…
For the last decade, the story of “Digital Africa” was largely told through the lens of the smartphone—a frantic race to build apps, capture eyeballs, and disrupt traditional markets. But as we navigate 2026, the narrative has shifted fundamentally. We…
If the 2010s were the decade of the “mobile app,” the 2020s are the decade of the “digital rail.” In the information and governance sector, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has moved from a technical concept to the very foundation of…
A new study is calling on East Africa’s media to step up its coverage of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), warning that current reporting remains shallow, event-driven, and dominated by government voices—leaving out essential perspectives on governance, inclusion, and citizens’ digital…
A new study calls on Eastern Africa’s journalists to go beyond headlines and tell the deeper stories behind the region’s digital transformation. Coverage of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPGs) across Eastern Africa remains narrow, event-driven, and…
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)—encompassing interoperable systems such as digital payments, identity frameworks, and data-sharing networks—is revolutionizing Africa’s economic and social spheres. This report identifies the primary leaders advancing DPI across the continent, detailing their roles, initiatives, and collaborative efforts. The…
The term Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is transforming from development jargon to a global buzzword. At its heart, DPI is about creating powerful, interconnected systems that include digital identity, digital payments, and data exchange—with mechanisms to ensure citizens can control…
Kenya has emerged as a leader in the adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Africa. By integrating technology into key public services, the country is accelerating socio-economic growth and improving access to essential services. This article provides an overview…
The Role of Smart City Technologies in Africa’s Digital Public Infrastructure Smart City technologies are rapidly transforming urban landscapes across Africa, providing innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for residents, enhance public services, and drive sustainable development. At…
