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Introduction The present wave of technological advancement at the global level has necessitated legislative responses to data protection globally. In the African context, this wave brought about legislative…
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Introduction Africa is home to a third of the global refugee population, which translates to 40.4 million people.1 The refugee crisis in Africa has been marked by significant…
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Introduction Increased access to affordable internet and smartphones, the reach of mobile broadband signals, and investment in infrastructure have contributed to digital transformation in Africa. However, gender-specific challenges,…
Podcasts
Katika kipindi hiki cha "The Friendly Troll," msimulizi Calvin Mulindwa anachunguza kwa kina haki za picha nchini Kenya, akiangazia msingi wao wa kisheria na athari zake katika dunia…
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In this episode of "The Friendly Troll," host Calvin Mulindwa delves into the intricacies of image rights in Kenya, focusing on their legal basis and real-world implications. The…
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Introduction Women make up about 50% of the population in Africa.1 70% to 80% of these women live in rural areas. Rural women possess unique knowledge about agriculture…
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Introduction In today’s interconnected world, data holds significant importance as a critical asset globally. In Africa, navigating processing of personal data and privacy poses distinctive challenges, especially for…
Podcasts
In this episode Florence Ogonjo is joined by Dr. Nomalanga Mashinini a senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, where she facilitates the LLM Cyberlaw course. Dr.…
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In a significant collaboration, Amnesty International Kenya and the Centre for Intellectual Property Information and Technology (CIPIT) recently launched an Advisory Policy Paper on Implementing Rights Respecting Digital…
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Digital Public Goods (DPGs) are goods that anyone can benefit from and are described as open-source software, open data, open artificial intelligence models, open standards, and open content…
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