Acknowledgements The creation of this comprehensive policy brief on online freedom of expression in Sub-Saharan Africa was made possible thanks to the support and funding from CYRILLA. The contributions and support from numerous individuals and organisations, many of whom are associated with the CYRILLA database, have been instrumental in shaping this work. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who played a vital role in bringing this important endeavour to fruition. We would particularly like to appreciate the collaborative effort in drafting this policy brief, based on the inputs of the CIPIT Data Governance Centre team, including Doreen Abiero, the author, and Nelly C. Rotich, the editor. We would also like to acknowledge Gloria Muthoka, whose expertise was instrumental in designing this policy brief. 2