Kenyan lawyer and digital rights advocate Shanice Naisenya has been named Data Protection Rights Advocate of the Year 2025 by TTYBrand Africa Magazine, recognizing her leadership in championing privacy, ethics, and digital inclusion across Africa’s evolving tech landscape.

Shanice Naisenya has played a critical role in advancing conversations around data protection, legal accountability, and digital rights at a time when Africa’s digital economy is rapidly expanding. Her advocacy focuses on ensuring that technological growth is matched with strong legal frameworks that protect citizens’ rights and data integrity.

Featured as a cover star in the 2025 TTYBrand Africa Magazine Award Issue, her recognition highlights the rising importance of data governance and ethical technology in Africa’s future. Her work is essential to building trust, transparency, and fairness in the continent’s digital transformation.

The award reflects a broader acknowledgment of legal innovators who are shaping policies that will define Africa’s digital future for generations to come.