Irene Makau is an AI Policy and Data governance Researcher at Centre for Intellectual property and Information Technology law (CIPIT), Strathmore.
She is a passionate about the intersection between data protection and Artificial intelligence with a focus on how these technologies shape global innovation. She is committed to ensure that Africa moves beyond being a consumer of transformative technologies by actively participating in their development. Her focus is on promoting ethical and inclusive innovations designed for Africa’s unique problems.