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Existing Inequalities Perpetuated by Government Digital Services in Kenya

Introduction Kenya has recognised the delivery of government digital services as a critical mechanism for fostering interaction between the government and both citizens and non-citizens.1...

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IP and Music in Kenya – How Royalties Battles and Artists Are Shaping Kenya’s Creative Economy

Since June 2024, Kenya’s creative industry has been characterized by legal back and forth between Kenyan collective management organizations (CMOs) and Kenya’s copyright regulator, Kenya...

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Feel the Beat of IP: Music at the Mercy of AI Algorithms

The music industry has experienced a significant transformation in the digital age, transitioning from traditional physical media to digital formats and streaming platforms.1 The digital...

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Lawyers, LLMs, and the Line of Integrity: The Need for AI Guidelines for the Bar and Bench

Introduction In 2025, the use of Large Language Models (hereafter ‘LLMs’ or ‘models’) such as Chatgpt, Gemini, Deepseek, and other such models has continued to...

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COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS IN KENYA: WILL THE LICENSED CMO PLEASE STAND UP?

Introduction Recently, the state and situation surrounding the licensing and recognition of Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) in Kenya has been an interesting yet confusing journey...

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The Kenya National AI Strategy 2025-2030: Regional and Global Positioning

Kenya adds to the list of African countries with a national AI strategy, positioning it as the 16th African country outlining its vision and positioning...

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Examining the 2024 Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Amendment Bill Proposals

Introduction The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 (herein ‘the Act’) has experienced considerable activity since its enactment. In a previous analysis, we examined the...

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Ethical AI Development in Kenya: The Role of Ethical Data Sourcing and Governance

Unethical Data Sourcing Concerns have defined the Initial Stages of Generative AI Training Kenya’s emergence as a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation offers immense...

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African Strategies for Tapping into Artificial Intelligence (AI): Highlights from the Namibia AI Readiness Assessment Report

African nations are engaged in efforts to determine their Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategies, to consider the impact the technology will have on national development goals....

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