[kictanet] Invitation to the launch of Takwimu, a new African data platform

[Eric Mugendi]

Code for Africa <http://codeforafrica.org>would like to invite you to the
launch of Takwimu <https://takwimu.africa/>, a new African data platform,
on Tuesday, June 11 at iHub, Senteu Plaza.

Takwimu provides users with accurate, up-to-date information about
development-focused political decision-making in a select number of
countries across Africa including Kenya - combined with a growing body of
data on key health, agriculture, education, and financial inclusion
metrics.

The aim is to provide African development champions and storytellers with
the best analysis and data available, supporting their work to educate,
influence and advocate for change in their communities.

Takwimu is an initiative by Africa Practice <http://www.africapractice.com/>,
Code for Africa <https://codeforafrica.org/>, and iHub <https://ihub.co.ke/>,
with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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The keynote address will be delivered by Prof. Bitange Ndemo followed by a
panel discussion on “the role of data and analysis in shaping policy and
development planning in Kenya” moderated by Linet Kwamboka the CEO of Data
Science Limited. Also on the panel will be Douglas Waudo- Regional
Communications, Advocacy & Media Specialist for East & Southern Africa,
PATH;  Abraham Rugo- Country Director IBP; Dr. Alex Awiti, Vice Provost Aga
Khan University (GSMC) and Juliana Rotich- Technology entrepreneur, Novato
Africa.

Your presence will be highly appreciated and will go a long way to further
the conversation on access to relevant data and its use in development
planning.

Date:  Tuesday 11th June  2019

Time:  4-7 pm

Location: iHub, 6th Floor, Senteu Plaza



Please RSVP here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcyc77LbaPOXo3TBFQeZuGK5lEWY2C_bwKgarHLICIVIWK5Q/viewform>
by Friday 7th June 2019

For more information, contact: naima at codeforafrica.org

Sincerely,


Eric Mugendi
about.me/mugendi
[image: Eric Mugendi on about.me]
  <http://about.me/mugendi>
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