Balancing Broadcasters’ Copyright and Public Interests – Assessing Kenya’s Position on the Draft WIPO Broadcasting Organization Treaty
Introduction For over two decades, the Draft WIPO Broadcasting Treaty has been under development,1 aiming to give broadcasters updated signal-based protection2 against illegal digital reproduction...
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The Ethics and Societal Impact Gap Between Technology and Policy
Introduction In the digital age, technological innovation continues to advance at an unprecedented rate. However, the ability of policy frameworks to effectively guide and regulate...
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Ksh. 1.5 Million in Damages: Copyright Infringement and the Church – The Case of Wanjiku v CITAM & Another
In the recently decided case of Wanjiku v Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) & another [2025], the High Court awarded Wanjiku, the plaintiff, Ksh.1.5...
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Whose Words, Whose Rights? Rethinking CC Licensing in African Language Data Sets.
The rapid advancement of AI has turned nearly all content into potential training data. This continued evolution signifies a shift that poses unique challenges for...
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Gendered Impacts of Government Digital Services in Kenya and Zambia
Introduction To enhance efficiency and broaden access to essential government services, Kenya and Zambia have digitised government services such as identity management, immigration services, business...
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The Role of the State and Foreign Companies in the Launch and Implementation of Digital Government Services in Kenya and Zambia
Introduction The emergence of the internet and transformative technology is altering processing, data storage capacity and the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) space globally.1 As...
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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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