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Open AIR Researcher Presents at University of Cambridge Seminar Series on Open Intellectual Property Models

On 28 February 2018, the Centre for Research in Art, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Cambridge continued its seminar series on ‘Open...

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Are Computers Legal Persons? – A Student's Perspective

By Emmanuel M. Nzaku** In 1892, when Mr. Aron Salomon was making leather boots and shoes in his White Chapel High Street establishment, he had...

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Solid Intellectual Property Strategy Key to a Successful Events Planning Business

By Jade Makory** There is a noticeable boom in Kenya’s entertainment scene. People want to meet up with friends and family, eat and drink while...

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Using Blockchain Technology to Digitise the Land Registry in Kenya

by Njeri Waweru** Blockchain technology is set to be the most revolutionary technology since the Internet. it is famous for facilitating bitcoin transactions but it...

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E-Commerce and the Law in Kenya: Taxation

This semester, we kick off a brand new course for final year undergraduate law students on e-commerce and the law. This course aims at explaining...

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E-Commerce and the Law in Kenya: Consumer Protection

This semester, we kick off a brand new course for final year undergraduate law students on e-commerce and the law. This course aims at explaining...

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Comments on Kenya Computer and Cybercrimes Bill 2017

The Computer and Cybercrimes Bill 2017 has undergone First Reading according to Parliamentary Standing Order 127 (3) and is currently committed to the Departmental Committee...

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Comments on Draft Copyright Amendment Bill 2017

The Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2017 is currently pending before Parliament (Committee stage). In the Bill, there are 13 areas of changes to the Copyright Act...

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Internet of Things for Agribusiness in Africa

by Njeri Waweru** The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming a more integral part of the evolution of technology. It refers to a system of...

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