Strategic Intelligence
Bridging the gap between technology and policy. We provide independent research on data protection, AI governance, cybersecurity policy, and digital rights across Africa.
Focus Areas
We focus on the most critical intersections of technology, law, and society in Africa.
Data Protection
Analysing the impact and implementation of the Uganda PDPA 2019 and regional data protection frameworks.
AI Governance
Researching ethics, bias, and regulatory approaches to Artificial Intelligence in the African context.
Cybersecurity Policy
Evaluating national cybersecurity strategies, incident reporting frameworks, and sector-specific regulations across Africa.
Open Government
Advocating for data transparency, digitisation of public records, and OGP commitments to improve accountability.
Digital Rights
Investigating online freedoms, surveillance oversight, and the balance between security and civil liberties.
Public Procurement
Analysing transparency in government procurement processes and the role of technology in reducing corruption.
Research
Independent analysis and policy recommendations for Africa's digital economy.
GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS IN THE DARK
Government Documents in the Dark: The Case for Open Data Infrastructure in East Africa Traverse Think Tank · White Paper · June 2025
State of Cybersecurity in East Africa 2026
A comprehensive assessment of the cybersecurity landscape across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi. Examines threat actors, regulatory frameworks, institutional capacity, and priority recommendations for governments and private sector.
Uganda PDPA 2019: Implementation Challenges and Recommendations
Three years after the Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act came into force, this report examines compliance rates across sectors, enforcement actions taken by the Personal Data Protection Office, and makes 12 concrete recommendations for strengthening implementation.
Open Government Data in the Great Lakes Region
An analysis of open government data policies and practices across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi. Benchmarks against OGP commitments, identifies gaps in public data accessibility, and recommends a regional framework for interoperable open data.
Evidence Briefs
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Short-form rapid summaries of our key research findings. Coming soon.
Our annual comprehensive analysis of the digital policy landscape across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Free for registered organisations.
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Need deep-dive analysis on a specific digital policy or civic-tech topic? Our researchers are available for commissioned projects, gap analyses, and impact assessments.
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