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 […]
Data Protection Regulations, 2021: A continued conversation feat. Mugambi Laibuta
In this episode, Dr. Melissa Omino and Mugambi Laibuta discuss the recently published data regulations under the Data Protection Act 2019 of Kenya. Resources: The Friendly Troll Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/the-friendly-troll/id1488573883 Ole Law Podcast https://anchor.fm/lexole/episodes/Privacy-and-Personal-Data-Protection-eh9qu6 Mugambi Laibuta’s Blog: https://www.laibuta.com/blog/ The Data Protection (General)Regulations: https://www.dataguidance.com/sites/default/files/the_data_protection_regulations_2021fin._1.pdf CIPITs Data Protection Course Details: https://cipit.strathmore.edu/data-protection-course/#1595996061441-4b3a1c2b-c718 This episode was edited by Tevin Sudi Music: Intro/Outro – https://pixabay.com/music/id-102694/ Transition music […]
S2 E10: Public Participation in FTAs: The UK Kenya EPA
Continuing the series on the US – KE FTA, this episode brings you key insights on public participation in trade agreements put into context by the recent confusion surrounding the UK – Kenya EPA. What can be learnt from this? How can effective and meaningful public participation be carried out for FTAs? This episode answers […]
S2 E9: Software, copyright, and Fair Use/Dealing – the Case of Google v. Oracle
A recent decision in the US Supreme Court held that copying parts of an application program interface is a “fair use” under US Copyright Law. In this episode, Isaac Rutenberg looks at whether a similar ruling would result in a “fair dealing” framework, and the wider implications of the case. Thanks to the International Development […]
S2 E8: The US-Kenya FTA: Data Protection aspects of the Agreement from a Kenyan perspective
In this episode, Dr. Melissa Omino and Mugambi Laibuta discuss data protection aspects of the proposed US Kenya FTA from a Kenyan perspective. Resources: The Friendly Troll Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/the-friendly-troll/id1488573883 Ole Law Podcast https://anchor.fm/lexole/episodes/Privacy-and-Personal-Data-Protection-eh9qu6 Mugambi Laibuta’s Blog: https://www.laibuta.com/blog Negotiation Objectives: https://www.tralac.org/news/article/14690-proposed-kenya-united-states-fta-agreement-negotiation-principles-objectives-and-scope.html#:~:text=General%20Objectives&text=To%20increase%20the%20inflow%20of,for%20identified%20goods%20and%20services Music details: Fuzzball Parade by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5044-fuzzball-parade License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0