Recognising Access to the Internet as a Fundamental Right: Political, Socio-economic, and Legal Perspectives
Introduction The evolution of the internet has transformed it into a critical resource in modern life, serving as a backbone for communication, information dissemination, and economic activity. In Kenya, an ever expanding ICT sector has ensured the continued penetration of…
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Balancing Broadcasters’ Copyright and Public Interests – Assessing Kenya’s Position on the Draft WIPO Broadcasting Organization Treaty
Introduction For over two decades, the Draft WIPO Broadcasting Treaty has been under development,1 aiming to give broadcasters updated signal-based protection2 against illegal digital reproduction...
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The Nwulite Obodo Open Data License: A New Licence for Sharing African Datasets
African dataset creators are at the forefront of capturing the continent’s unique context and addressing pressing challenges faced by Africans and developing nations.1 They may...
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Towards an Inclusive Digital Future: An African-Centric Approach to the United Nations Global Digital Compact
Introduction Following the political declaration adopted at the UN’s 75th anniversary, Secretary-General António Guterres proposed a Global Digital Compact (GDC) in his report “Our Common...
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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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Kenya’s Digital Deserts
In the sprawling landscape of the digital age, where information flows ceaselessly, there exist hidden terrains known as data deserts. These barren pockets lack the...
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Considerations for the Protection of Women’s Privacy on Online Dating Apps in Kenya
Introduction Online dating applications, commonly referred to as dating apps, are dating services that are available through mobile dating applications which enable people to meet...
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Realizing the Role of National Human Rights Institutions as Non-Judicial Redress Mechanisms for Human Rights Violations on Dating Apps: A Case for the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Introduction In the 1990s, there was a worldwide expansion of the private sector and an increase in transnational economic activity. With this rise in private...
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Automated Gender Recognition Systems in Africa: Uncovering Bias and Discrimination
Gender data plays a vital role in decision-making processes across various online platforms. Gender-targeted advertising platforms, content moderation systems, and security departments heavily depend on...
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Exposed & Vulnerable: Tackling Non-Consensual Sharing of Personal Images in Kenya
The act of sharing a personal image without consent is a violation of the subject’s privacy and autonomy. It is crucial to understand that the...
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