Judith Ann Okite

Judith Ann Okite is a prominent advocate for digital accessibility and disability inclusion, serving as a Tutor at the Kenya School of Internet Governance and as an online tutor with Diplo. She founded the Association for Accessibility and Equality (AAFE) and plays active roles in global and regional internet governance forums, including the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and its African regional branches (EA-IGF, CA-IGF, SA-IGF, WA-IGF). Her work spans physical and digital infrastructure equity, with volunteer contributions to the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and participation in organizations like the Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD), Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTanet), and LinuxChix Africa.

• Founded AAFE (Association for Accessibility and Equality)
• Tutor at Kenya School of Internet Governance and Diplo
• Volunteer in KEBS technical committees
• Active in IGF and DCAD

Her research focuses on digital accessibility, disability rights in ICT, and pandemic-related challenges in remote access. Her publications highlight trends in inclusive policy design and assistive technology implementation. Judith also contributes to technical standards and advocacy for persons with disabilities.

Current roles include:

• Curator and online tutor in internet governance
• Faculty and administration member at Kenya School of Internet Governance
• Certified Linux network administrator