Your Phone Number Was Never Just a Number: What M-Pesa’s Phone Masking Means for Kenyans
Picture this: it’s a Thursday evening, a customer at a local supermarket or grocery…
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Digital Inclusion Beyond Access: Why Connectivity Alone Isn’t Enough
For years, the story of Africa’s digital transformation has been told through the language…
LDRI To Host The AI4D Research And Innovation For Climate Hub.
In October 2025, we shared a major milestone in LDRI’s journey: the Local Development…
October In Review
Dear LDRI Community,Welcome to the latest edition of the LDRI newsletter! This year is…
Looking Back, Moving Forward: LDRI’s Reflections On The Regional Women In Data Summit 2025
From August 19th to 21st, 2025, we joined changemakers from across Africa and beyond…
Beyond Aggregates: Data That Serves The People
At the Local Development Research Institute (LDRI), our Executive Lead, Mr. Muchiri, often illustrates…
July In Review
Dear LDRI Community,Welcome to the latest edition of the LDRI newsletter! This year is…
Digital Data Rights Policies by African Regional Organizations and Their Adoption In Zambia and Kenya
In the digital age, protecting personal data has become a pressing issue and Africa…
March In Review
Dear LDRI Community, Welcome to the latest edition of the LDRI newsletter! This year…