Data Governance Workshop

Project Task description

Week

Date

Theme

Modules Covered

Key Focus Areas

Assignment title

Task Description

1

May 2, 2026

Introduction, Foundations & Local Context

1 & 2

Introduction to Data Governance (DG)

Strategic value of DG vs. Management

The Kenyan Data Protection Act (KDPA) and Data Subject Rights.

The Pitch & Case for Governance

Select a real or fictitious company (e.g., a Kenyan FinTech, a regional retail chain, or a public health agency). Write a 1-page brief describing the organization and a Value Proposition outlining three specific ways DG will improve its operations or mitigate risk.

2

May 9, 2026

People & Accountability

3 & 4

Defining Stewards, Owners, and Sponsors.

Building the Governance Council and RACI matrices.

Designing the Governance Org Chart

Create a RACI Matrix for your chosen company. Identify who would serve as the Executive Sponsor, who the Data Owners would be for key domains (e.g., Customer Data), and draft a simple Charter for your Data Governance Council.

3

May 16, 2026

Lifecycle & Risk

5 & 6

Managing data from creation to disposal.

Conducting DPIAs and handling 72-hour breach notifications.

Lifecycle & Compliance Audit

Map the Data Lifecycle for one critical data asset (e.g., patient records or transaction logs). Draft a Breach Notification Protocol specifically aligned with the KDPA’s 72-hour reporting requirement for your organization.

4

May 23, 2026

Tooling & Architecture

7 & 8

Metadata management and Data Catalogs.

Transitioning to Federated Governance and Data Mesh models.

The DG Tech Stack Proposal

Research and select two categories of tools (e.g., a Data Catalog and a Quality Profiling tool) that fit your company’s budget and scale. Justify your choice based on the company’s specific technical needs.

5

May 30, 2026

Strategy & Global GRC (Governance, Risks & Compliance)

9 & 10

Data asset valuation (GAIP).

Navigating GDPR, cross-border transfers, and data localization mandates.

Strategic Asset Valuation

Apply a Data Valuation method to a specific dataset in your company. Write a brief Cross-Border Transfer Policy if your company were to expand from Kenya into another African region (e.g., Rwanda or Nigeria).

6

June 6, 2026

AI & Future Readiness

11

Governing AI/ML models.

Ethical data use.

Addressing Digital ID challenges (Maisha Namba) and KPIs.

AI & Future Readiness Plan

Identify one area where your company could use AI/ML (e.g., fraud detection). Draft an Ethics & Bias Checklist for that use case and define three KPIs to measure the success of your DG program.

7

June 13, 2026

Project Development

Evaluation Phase

Dedicated workshop for drafting your Governance Roadmap and finalizing your Capstone project.

Project Development

Consolidate assignments 1–6 into a cohesive Data Governance Roadmap. Participate in peer review sessions to refine your framework before the final showcase.

8

June 27, 2026

Showcase & Certification

Evaluation Phase

Final presentations of participant frameworks followed by the official certification ceremony.

Final Presentation

Deliver a 10-minute presentation of your Roadmap to the cohort. Defend your governance decisions and receive your certification.