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 registration, and taxation. These services are provided through platforms and initiatives like Kenya’s eCitizen and…
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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Botswana enacted its new Data Protection Act on 29 October 2024,1 repealing the 2018 Data Protection Act.2 The repealed Act never came into effect...
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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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Technology-Facilitated Rights and Digital Authoritarianism: Examining the Recent Internet Shutdown in Kenya
Introduction In the digital age, access to the internet has become a fundamental aspect of daily life, significantly influencing how individuals communicate, access information, and...
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