Governance & compliance

Policies that hold us accountable

The standards, safeguards, and commitments that govern how we work, with our clients, our partners, and our people. Browse or download the documents below.

About these documents

Clear commitments, openly shared

Digital Storytelling Africa works across nonprofits, donor-funded programmes, government, and the private sector, contexts where trust, transparency, and accountability are non-negotiable.

These policies set out how we protect data, safeguard the people we work with, uphold ethical standards, and stay compliant with Kenyan and international good practice. They're reviewed regularly and applied across every engagement.

Governance & Ethics

5 documents

Code of Conduct & Business Ethics

The standards of behaviour we hold ourselves to in every client and partner engagement.

PDF · 480 KBDownload

Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery Policy

Our zero-tolerance position on bribery, facilitation payments, and conflicts of interest.

PDF · 360 KBDownload

Customer Service Policy

Our standards and commitments for responsive, respectful, and accountable client service.

Conflict of Interest Policy

How we identify, declare, and manage potential conflicts across projects.

PDF · 290 KBDownload

Whistleblower & Grievance Policy

Confidential channels for raising concerns, and how we respond to them.

PDF · 320 KBDownload

Data, Privacy & Security

4 documents

Data Protection & Privacy Policy

How we collect, store, and process personal data in line with the Kenya Data Protection Act.

PDF · 520 KBDownload

Information Security Policy

Controls protecting client and organisational data across our systems.

PDF · 410 KBDownload

Cookie & Website Privacy Notice

What we track on our digital platforms and how visitors can manage it.

PDF · 240 KBDownload

Records & Data Retention Schedule

How long we keep different categories of records, and how we dispose of them.

PDF · 300 KBDownload

People, Safeguarding & Inclusion

4 documents

Safeguarding Policy

Our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults across all engagements.

PDF · 470 KBDownload

Equal Opportunity & Anti-Discrimination Policy

How we build a fair, inclusive workplace and supplier base.

PDF · 350 KBDownload

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Policy

Keeping our team and partners safe, on location and in the field.

PDF · 330 KBDownload

Environmental & Sustainability Statement

Our approach to reducing impact across operations and production.

PDF · 280 KBDownload

Standards we align to

Built on recognised good practice

Our policies are grounded in Kenyan law and international frameworks that our clients and donors expect.

Kenya Data Protection Act
2019, privacy & data handling
ISO 27001 principles
Information security management
Donor safeguarding norms
PSEAH & child-protection standards
Anti-bribery good practice
Aligned to UK Bribery Act principles

Questions about our policies?

We're glad to walk you through them

Whether you're a partner running due diligence or a client clarifying terms, reach out and we'll point you to the right document or person.

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