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About CIPIT

Law, technology and innovation - researched from Africa.

The Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law is an evidence-based research and training centre at Strathmore University, Nairobi. We work on data protection, artificial intelligence, digital rights and IP law - producing research, building capacity, and engaging policymakers across the continent.

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Focus areas

Artificial Intelligence

Exploring AI policy, ethics, and regulation from an African context.

Data Protection

Guiding the adoption of data privacy laws and best practices in Kenya and beyond.

Digital Rights

Promoting online freedoms and human rights in the digital ecosystem.

Intellectual Property

Researching IP law, innovation, and its role in development across Africa.

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Traditional Knowledge Across Africa’s Borders: Who Owns It, Who Protects It, and Who Benefits?

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 · Online. This webinar will explore the intersection of traditional knowledge, legal pluralism and regional economic integration, examining how different legal frameworks shape the…

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Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence in East Africa’s Public Sector: AI adoption and regulatory preparedness within East Africa Introduction The East African Region is no longer a consumer of global technology; it is now actively carving out its own path in the Artificial Intelligence… September 15, 2026 · Nelly Irungu · 13 min read Read full article
Intellectual Property Recognition Without Protection: BRICS Recognition of TCIM and Traditional Knowledge in Ethiopia September 14, 2026 · 15 min read Artificial Intelligence The Standing Cabinet Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Kenya’s Evolving AI Ecosystem August 18, 2026 · 8 min read Artificial Intelligence Contextualising the AI Bill 2026 within Kenya’s Evolving AI Governance Ecosystem July 15, 2026 · 10 min read Artificial Intelligence When the Drafter is Algorithmic: Rethinking Pleading Rules in the Age of Artificial Intelligence June 23, 2026 · 19 min read

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Resources

Explore our curated resources on technology policies, intellectual property, and digital rights in Africa.

Data Governance Across Africa: Mapping of Data Protection Laws

This dashboard maps the status of data protection legislation across all 54 African Union member states, updated as of April 2026. It provides an overview of where data protection laws exist, whether the responsible enforcement authorities are operational, and the applicable continental and regional instruments, including the AU Data Policy Framework, the ECOWAS Supplementary Act […]

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Data Regulators Mapping

A mapping representation of the Regulators across the continent that provide for the regulation of both personal and other data.

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Automated Decision Making (ADM) Systems in Africa

A mapping of various applications of Automated Decision Making (ADM) systems in Africa, in the fields of agriculture, education, finance, healthcare and public administration.

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Data Gig Work Landscape

The report analyses the challenges that both Kenyan and Nigerian gig workers face, such as precarious working conditions, job insecurity, and a lack of social protection, and how this affects the overall AI output.

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Mapping of AI Applications in Africa

This dashboard provides information on the emerging AI ecosystem on the African continent. African AI applications, in this study, are defined as applications that were

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AI Labour and Gender Gap in Africa

A mapping of gender composition of AI projects and companies originating in countries across Africa.

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AI Stakeholder Framework Dashboard

AI’s popularity on the African continent is fast rising and the need for regulation of its dynamic nature ought to be addressed by African stakeholders. In identifying stakeholders in the African AI ecosystem it is crucial to understanding the role of different stakeholders in the ecosystem. The AI Stakeholder Dashboard is designed to identify stakeholders […]

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