Kenya High Court’s Worldcoin Determination: Upholding Consent, Accountability and Data Sovereignty in Biometric Data Processing
On 05 May 2025, the High Court of Kenya declared Worldcoin’s biometric data collection in Kenya unlawful and in violation of the Data Protection Act (DPA) and the Constitution.1 Worldcoin, a global digital identity cryptocurrency initiative commenced data collection in…
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Gendered Impacts of Government Digital Services in Kenya and Zambia
Introduction To enhance efficiency and broaden access to essential government services, Kenya and Zambia have digitised government services such as identity management, immigration services, business...
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The Role of the State and Foreign Companies in the Launch and Implementation of Digital Government Services in Kenya and Zambia
Introduction The emergence of the internet and transformative technology is altering processing, data storage capacity and the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) space globally.1 As...
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Existing Inequalities Perpetuated by Government Digital Services in Kenya
Introduction Kenya has recognised the delivery of government digital services as a critical mechanism for fostering interaction between the government and both citizens and non-citizens.1...
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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Botswana enacted its new Data Protection Act on 29 October 2024,1 repealing the 2018 Data Protection Act.2 The repealed Act never came into effect...
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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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Facilitating Privacy Compliance in Nigeria: Key Issues in the GAID Draft 2024
INTRODUCTION Following the introduction of the widely lauded Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) in June 2023, Nigeria has made significant strides in privacy governance....
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Digital Assets Unveiled: Deciphering Intellectual Property Rights and Privacy Considerations
Introduction Digital asset refers to an asset that has been issued or transferred through a distributed-ledger technology like block chain rather than in a tangible...
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