# Data Policy Center (Strathmore University) #  The Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) is a think tank and training centre established under Strathmore University. CIPIT was launched in 2012, under the leadership of Dr. Isaac Rutenberg. The scope of work includes evidence-based research and training in intellectual property, information technology law, and policy. Our Mission is to study, create, and share knowledge on the development of intellectual property and information technology, especially as they contribute to African Law and Human Rights. Our Vision is to be a leading source of Intellectual Property and Information Technology training, research, and guidance on the African continent. For more information [visit the Data Policy Center (Strathmore University) website ](https://cipit.strathmore.edu/) **Focus Areas and Topics** [[Artificial Intelligence]], [[Digital ID]], [[Emerging Technologies]], [[Innovation]] **Projects and Programs** Data Governance Centre: https://cipit.strathmore.edu/data-governance-centre/ and Data Policy Center: https://hewlett.org/grants/strathmore-university-for-a-data-policy-center-at-the-centre-for-intellectual-property-and-information-technology-law/ **Funders and Partners** For more information about the Funders and Partners, please visit [Data Policy Center (Strathmore University)](https://cipit.strathmore.edu/) **People and Careers** Visit the LinkedIn page to find out more about the [people](https://www.linkedin.com/company/centre-for-intellectual-property-and-information-technology-law/people/) working at Data Policy Center (Strathmore University) and the [career opportunities](https://www.linkedin.com/company/centre-for-intellectual-property-and-information-technology-law/jobs/) currently available. **Languages** [[English]] **Classification and Geography** Data Policy Center (Strathmore University) is classified as a [[Research Institution]] and has headquarters located in Nairobi, Kenya. We are still reviewing information about the geographic scope of work. Current data indicate the scope is [[Sub-Saharan Africa]] <iframe width="640" height="480" style="border:0" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/search?q=Data+Policy+Center+(Strathmore+University)+Nairobi,+Kenya&zoom=6&key=AIzaSyARt3Dr0fdqIk6h-e8oTQe84Ln2J3u5HaI"></iframe> >[!info]+ Contact Information and Public Communications Channels *Website* https://cipit.strathmore.edu/ *Twitter / X* https://twitter.com/StrathCIPIT *LinkedIN* https://www.linkedin.com/company/centre-for-intellectual-property-and-information-technology-law/ *YouTube* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfqTtLL_VpTUgDxSnNs_fEQ *Contact E-mail* [email protected] Data Policy Center (Strathmore University) --- Exported from the Datasphere Observatory Database : 4 April 2025 For more information about the data collection and review processes, please see the Datasphere Atlas [[Methodology]]. If you would like to share information with us to help update this profile, please make a [suggestion](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdldzt15HVYekbX1ZyDi-oLiDxozFL-wiAPPmEs3S4IlCRXpQ/viewform) or [[contact our research team]]. The Datasphere Atlas and Observatory are projects of The Datasphere Initiative