Immaculate Kassait
Immaculate Kassait is the Data Commissioner of Kenya, known for her commitment to advancing data protection and privacy in the digital economy. She has been instrumental in shifting the focus of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) from mere enforcement to fostering a culture of data protection rooted in awareness and accountability. Kassait aims to align Kenya's data practices with global standards and enhance digital trade, emphasizing that data protection must be an integral part of the country's digital development.
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Immaculate Kassait is Kenya's first Data Commissioner who has been conferred the Senior Counsel rank.
Who are they? The legal minds joining the Senior Counsel rank
Kenya· 2025-12-10
Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, who addressed graduates during the launch of the report, described the shortage of skills as a national security threat.
Revealed: Kenya experienced 2.5 billion cyber-attacks in three monthsKenya· 2025-08-28
Immaculate Kassait spoke before the National Assembly's Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation regarding the Budget Estimates for the FY 2025/26.
Incubation hubs and AI guidelines now a must for digital lendersKenya· 2025-08-27Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait reported that her office has received 5,284 complaints since 2021 regarding data protection issues.
Digital lenders accuse Central Bank of overstepping mandateKenya· 2025-08-23
Kassait said the ODPC works closely with other regulators, such as CBK.
Digital lenders lament overreaching mandate from regulatorsKenya· 2025-08-22Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait explained the new plan shifts the ODPC from enforcement alone to building a culture of data protection rooted in awareness and accountability.
Data protection office launches Sh12.6 billion privacy planKenya· 2025-07-05
Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait explained the new plan shifts the ODPC from enforcement alone to building a culture of data protection rooted in awareness and accountability.
Kabogo launches Sh 12.6 billion data plan as digital privacy concerns growKenya· 2025-07-05