Licensed Traffic Prioritization? Internet Usage in the Wake of a Pandemic & Net Neutrality
While these measures are crucial, the importance of maintaining productivity so as to prevent future economic woes has also been recognised. A number of schools,...
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Licensed Traffic Prioritization? Internet Usage in the Wake of a Pandemic & Net Neutrality
By Abdulmalik Sugow Since early this year, the world has been facing a devastating pandemic that has significantly altered how people live and work. Following the...
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The regulation of fake news in Kenya under the coronavirus threat
Introduction In the wake of a pandemic, credible and accurate information serves as a lifeline, helping to ‘flatten the curve’ as some have termed attempts...
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Digital surveillance in health emergencies
Like many of her African counterparts, Kenya faces unique challenges and opportunities in battling the Coronavirus. Due to high unemployment, many people survive on income...
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DIGITAL RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS OF THE COPYRIGHT (AMENDMENT) ACT (2019)
By Godana Galma INTRODUCTION The Copyright (Amendment) Act (2019) (the Act) introduced a Notice and Takedown (NTD) regime in the country’s legal system. Most jurisdictions...
Read MoreCIPIT’s report on the nature of information controls during election processes
By Jentrix Wanyama Elections are an area of great interest and concern in equal measure across many parts of the world. The proliferation of the...
Read MoreCIPIT launches checklist on privacy and security in Kenyan legislations
By Jentrix Wanyama Over the last couple of years, Kenya has experienced a significant surge in insecurity. Notably, the country has seen a rise in...
Read More‘THE SOCIAL MEDIA BILL’: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO KICA TO REGULATE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
By Jackline Akello The Kenya Information and Communication (Amendment) Bill, 2019[1] seeks to amend the Act[2] to regulate the use of social media platforms. The...
Read MoreThe Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2019
By Jackline Akello The Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) is a landmark event that convenes various stakeholders from the internet freedom, governance and...
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