The Friendly Troll Podcast

Listen to our latest discussions on digital policy, technology law, and innovation in Africa. Featuring expert insights and thought-provoking conversations.

Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Zambia

Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Zambia

In this episode of The Friendly Troll Podcast, host Josephine Kaaniru is joined by Irene Makau to explore the governance of Digital ID systems and government digital services in Zambia. Drawing from CIPIT’s latest publication “Report on the Study of Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Kenya and Zambia” they discuss the legal and institutional frameworks […]

January 14, 2026
2025 in Review: Africa’s AI Policy & Governance Landscape

2025 in Review: Africa’s AI Policy & Governance Landscape

  In this episode of The Friendly Troll Podcast, the AI Policy Team at CIPIT, Josephine Kaaniru, Irene Makau, and Cynthia Nzuki,  join their Team Lead and host, Florence Ogonjo, to unpack the year’s major activities and developments in Africa’s AI policy landscape. They walk through key research outputs, events, and evolving trends in AI […]

December 18, 2025
Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Kenya

Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Kenya

  In this episode of The Friendly Troll Podcast, host Calvin Mulindwa is joined by Mustafa Mahmoud to explore the governance of Digital ID systems and government digital services in Kenya and Zambia. Drawing from CIPIT’s latest publication “Report on the Study of Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Kenya and Zambia” they discuss […]

October 17, 2025
AI in Africa Edition- Reflections from the 2nd Conference on the State of AI in Africa (COSAA 2025)

AI in Africa Edition- Reflections from the 2nd Conference on the State of AI in Africa (COSAA 2025)

Episode Description In this episode, CIPIT’s Josephine Kaaniru and Florence Ogonjo share reflections from  the 2nd Conference on the State of AI in Africa (COSAA 2025), themed “Shaping Responsible and Ethical AI Governance, Policy, and Regulation in Africa.” They unpack key highlights from the event from transformative discussions on AI policy and ethical frameworks to […]

August 7, 2025

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