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.

Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Kenya

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 and government digital services in Kenya and Zambia. Drawing from CIPIT’s latest publication “Report on the Study of Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Kenya and Zambia” they discuss […]

October 17, 2025
AI in Africa Edition- Reflections from the 2nd Conference on the State of AI in Africa (COSAA 2025)

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 2025), themed “Shaping Responsible and Ethical AI Governance, Policy, and Regulation in Africa.” They unpack key highlights from the event from transformative discussions on AI policy and ethical frameworks to […]

August 7, 2025
Digital Harm: Canvassing TFGBV in Kenya Through a Legal Lens

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 and Doreen Abiero, researchers at CIPIT, joined by Cherie Oyier from KICTANET, share their insights on the various forms of TFGBV, its prevalence in Kenya, and its impact on survivors. […]

March 5, 2025
The Right to Research in Africa: Exploring the Interface between Copyright and Human Rights – A Book Review

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 an expert in Intellectual Property and Competition Law. Dr. Omino and Dr. Oriakhogba have an in-depth discussion on Dr. Oriakhogba’s book, The Right to Research in Africa: Exploring the Interface […]

July 10, 2024

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