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About CIPIT
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.
Exploring AI policy, ethics, and regulation from an African context.
Guiding the adoption of data privacy laws and best practices in Kenya and beyond.
Promoting online freedoms and human rights in the digital ecosystem.
Researching IP law, innovation, and its role in development across Africa.
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Strengthening Legal and Policy Frameworks for AI Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Kenya
East African Artificial Intelligence Policy Outlook Report
Data Curation and AI: Identifying Structural Gender Biases and Implications for the African AI Ecosystem
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property in Africa: The Role of National and Continental AI Strategies in Shaping Future Governance
Rethinking Ownership, Authorship, and Value Creation in Intellectual Property Policy for African Artificial Intelligence
Empowering Online Voices: A CYRILLA Policy Brief on Freedom of Expression in Sub-Saharan Africa
Digital ID in Kenya (An Advisory Policy Paper providing a roadmap to the implementation of a Rights Respecting Digital ID Regime in Kenya) 2023
The State of AI in Africa 2023 – A Policy Brief
Proliferation of Location Based Services (LBS) in Kenya: Privacy and AI Considerations
Image Rights – Release Form Information Pack
COMMERCIAL USE OF PERSONAL DATA (DIRECT MARKETING) IN KENYA – SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SME) MANUAL
Copyright Protection in Kenya: A Simplified Guide for Creatives and Intellectual Property Law Practitioners
Aligning Africa’s evolving copyright landscape with Agenda 2063: Lessons from Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa, and Kenya
Addressing Inequitable Openness in Licences for Sharing African Data and Datasets Through the Nwulite Obodo Open Data Licence
Utilizing AI to Improve Efficiency of the Environment and Land Court in the Kenyan Judiciary
Leveraging AI in the Kenyan Judiciary: A Case for Utilizing Text Classification Models for Data Completeness in Case Law Metadata in Kenya’s Employment and Labor Relations Court
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025) – The Journal of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024) – The Journal of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023) – The Journal of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022) – The Journal of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law
Blog
Analysis and commentary on technology law and digital policy in Africa.
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
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Intellectual Property
Recognition Without Protection: BRICS Recognition of TCIM and Traditional Knowledge in Ethiopia
Artificial Intelligence
The Standing Cabinet Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Kenya’s Evolving AI Ecosystem
Artificial Intelligence
Contextualising the AI Bill 2026 within Kenya’s Evolving AI Governance Ecosystem
Artificial Intelligence
When the Drafter is Algorithmic: Rethinking Pleading Rules in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Events
Conferences, forums and webinars from the Centre and its partners.
The Data Privacy and Governance Society of Kenya (DPGSK), in partnership with the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) and Amnesty International Kenya, will be hosting the DPGSK Annual Conference and…
Explore our curated resources on technology policies, intellectual property, and digital rights in Africa.
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 […]
OpenA mapping representation of the Regulators across the continent that provide for the regulation of both personal and other data.
OpenA mapping of various applications of Automated Decision Making (ADM) systems in Africa, in the fields of agriculture, education, finance, healthcare and public administration.
OpenThe 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.
OpenThis dashboard provides information on the emerging AI ecosystem on the African continent. African AI applications, in this study, are defined as applications that were
OpenA mapping of gender composition of AI projects and companies originating in countries across Africa.
OpenAI’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 […]
OpenA comprehensive and user-friendly database designed to collate data on the status of formalised industrial intellectual property rights in Kenya. The database encompasses an extensive collection of information pertaining to industrial designs, patents, trademarks, and utility models.
OpenAims to provide legal professionals, researchers, and the public with easy access to comprehensive data protection case law resources, featuring a vast collection of judicial decisions, determinations, legal analyses, and regulatory updates.
OpenA comprehensive repository of intellectual property rulings and judgments from Kenyan courts, providing expertly curated case briefs, offering clear and concise summaries of legal decisions in various areas of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, and more.
OpenThe Child Online Protection & Safety Guidelines issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) are industry regulatory guidelines aimed at safeguarding children’s experience online.
OpenThe infographic provides a comprehensive overview of the intricate relationship between AI technologies and data privacy, outlining critical aspects of data collection and use in this AI-driven era.
OpenDiscusses the disparity in access to digital resources (“data deserts”) affecting marginalized communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Kenya’s National Digital Master Plan (2022-2032) to tackle this challenge.
OpenAn academic journal founded by the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (JIPIT), offering a platform for academic research on Intellectual Property and Technology Law in jurisdictions within the Global South.
OpenJadili is an interactive a civic-engagement platform which offers technical capacity for public participation in decision-making on issues that affect them.
OpenMwanaharakati Digital is a platform with first aid tips for common online hazards that may be faced by HRDs in Kenya.
OpenThe USKEFTA Insights seeks to make available to the wider public in accessible language and various media formats, information on the substance, process of the negotiation, and conclusion of the USKEFTA in relation to IP, Digital Trade and Data Protection.
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