Data from the South, AI in the North: An Uneven Distribution of Value
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) can be viewed as both a global commodity and an emerging supply chain, comprising a variety of interdependent components for its...
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Understanding Botswana’s 2018 and 2024 Data Protection Acts
Introduction Botswana enacted its new Data Protection Act on 29 October 2024,1 repealing the 2018 Data Protection Act.2 The repealed Act never came into effect...
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Zambia’s National AI Strategy: Balancing Progress with Responsibility
In 2024, the Republic of Zambia took a significant step toward harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the introduction of its National AI...
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Shaping Kenya’s IP Future: The Third Attempt at a National IP Policy and Strategy
In a previous discussion, we explored Kenya’s journey toward establishing a National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS). Now, as Kenya embarks on its third...
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Tracing Kenya’s Journey Towards a National IP Strategy and Policy
Introduction Kenya has made significant steps towards developing its national intellectual property policy and strategy. A national IP policy serves as a government-driven framework designed...
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The Nwulite Obodo Open Data License: A New Licence for Sharing African Datasets
African dataset creators are at the forefront of capturing the continent’s unique context and addressing pressing challenges faced by Africans and developing nations.1 They may...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training Data and The Copyright Dilemma: Insights for African Developers
Introduction The recent surge in the complexity of AI models can be attributed to two key factors: rapid advancements in AI algorithms1 as well as...
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Kenya’s TikTok Dilemma: Balancing Regulation and Digital Rights
Introduction As TikTok continues to dominate the global social media landscape, its implications for digital rights and data governance have become increasingly significant. With over...
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IMEI Declaration and Registration in Kenya: Balancing Tax Compliance and Data Protection
On 23rd October, 2024, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) formally put the Kenyan public on notice of a measure which mandates the declaration and...
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