Kenya is a technology leader in East Africa and so it should come as no surprise that Kenya is also one of the countries leading the way in the Open Access and Open Data efforts on the continent. But what are these initiatives and why should they matter to you? It is important to do research, publish it, as well as disseminate it to a wider population for knowledge sharing. Data is equally key for decision making, planning and development of a nation. That is where the ideas of open access and open data come in.