About us
Who We Are
This includes supporting businesses and institutions to navigate the complex and evolving data protection landscape, ensuring they meet their compliance obligations under the various laws that govern their operations across the continent and beyond.
The Centre also works directly with governments and regulatory bodies, providing evidence-based research and expert guidance to help them design and implement effective AI policies and legal frameworks.
Our Mission
To support organizations across Africa in the responsible, secure, and effective adoption of AI systems in line with existing policy frameworks and international best practices, while guiding governments and regulatory bodies to design and implement evidence-based AI policies and legal frameworks.
Meet our team
Dedicated professionals driving our success
Jane Awuor
Principal Consultant, Privacy & AI Governance
Jane Awuor is a privacy and AI governance leader shaping ACAIGO’s advisory work across Africa and globally. She is a certified privacy professional.
Chrispus Owiti
Chief AI Research Strategist
Chrispus Owiti is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and serves as Chief AI Research Strategist at ACAIGO, where he leads research and policy initiatives aimed at shaping Africa’s approach to AI governance.
Gakii Kalaine
Chief Data Protection Officer
Kalaine is our Lead Consultant on Data Protection and a recognized expert in legal compliance and data governance.
Christabel Atieno
Head of Legal & Compliance
Christabel is a seasoned Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Certified Professional Mediator leading ACAIGO’s legal and compliance function.
Charles Ombiro
System & Network Administrator
Charles is a Systems and Network Administrator and cybersecurity professional with experience in IT infrastructure, network management, and security operations.