The Friendly Troll Podcast

Listen to our latest discussions on digital policy, technology law, and innovation in Africa. Featuring expert insights and thought-provoking conversations.

2025 in Review: Africa’s AI Policy & Governance Landscape

  In this episode of The Friendly Troll Podcast, the AI Policy Team at CIPIT, Josephine Kaaniru, Irene Makau, and Cynthia Nzuki,  join their Team…

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Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Kenya

  In this episode of The Friendly Troll Podcast, host Calvin Mulindwa is joined by Mustafa Mahmoud to explore the governance of Digital ID systems…

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AI in Africa Edition- Reflections from the 2nd Conference on the State of AI in Africa (COSAA 2025)

Episode Description In this episode, CIPIT’s Josephine Kaaniru and Florence Ogonjo share reflections from  the 2nd Conference on the State of AI in Africa (COSAA…

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Digital Harm: Canvassing TFGBV in Kenya Through a Legal Lens

Episode Overview: In this episode of the Friendly Troll Podcast, we tackle the pressing issue of Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) in Kenya. Florence Ogonjo…

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The Right to Research in Africa: Exploring the Interface between Copyright and Human Rights – A Book Review

In this episode, Dr. Melissa Omino is joined by Dr. Desmond Oriakhogba, an Associate Professor at The University of the Western Cape. Dr. Oriakhogba is…

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Digital Privacy in Kenya: Navigating Image Rights and Legal Protections

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…

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