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.

S2 E10: Public Participation in FTAs: The UK Kenya EPA

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 […]

October 28, 2021
S2 E9: Software, copyright, and Fair Use/Dealing – the Case of Google v. Oracle

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 […]

April 29, 2021
S2 E8: The US-Kenya FTA: Data Protection aspects of the Agreement from a Kenyan perspectiv‪e‬

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

February 22, 2021
S2 E7: The US Kenya FTA Part 3 featuring Lori Wallach

S2 E7: The US Kenya FTA Part 3 featuring Lori Wallach

In this third episode of the US Kenya FTA Series hosted by Dr Melissa Omino, we are joined by Dr. Isaac Rutenberg the Director of CIPIT, and Lori Wallach, Head Director and Founder of Global Trade Watch, a division of Public Citizen. (link to: https://www.citizen.org/article/lori-wallach-director-public-citizens-global-trade-watch/) It is a great privilege to have Lori as a […]

November 19, 2020

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