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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AI & Children: Privacy, Trust, and Safety in the Digital Age
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing use of technology in our daily lives has made children’s privacy a growing concern.1 AI technology...
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Legal Protections for Image Rights in Kenya.
Understanding Image Rights. Over the years, image rights have been considered in sports law in as far as it relates to athletes’ brand management and...
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An Overview of the Digital ID system and the Unique Personal Identifier in Kenya
In a statement released on 4th February 2023,1 the Ministry of Interior and National Administration announced that it had made progress over the last three...
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Insights from the Kenyan International Data Privacy Day
International Data privacy day is an annual celebration commemorated on 28th January to recognize and create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy and safeguarding...
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Digital rights cases to watch out for in 2023
Digital rights cases to watch out for in 2023 2022 was a busy year in corridors of justice. Moreso, in the realm of digital rights....
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IGF Day 0:I&JPN “Framing, Mapping and Addressing Cross-Border Digital Policies in the Africa Union” Report launch
Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network launched their “Framing, Mapping and Addressing Cross-Border Digital Policies in the Africa Union” report on Monday, November 28, 2022 at...
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Children’s Rights to Data Protection and Privacy in the Digital Age: Existing Laws and Policies
Introduction The digital age has significantly altered the way in which children exercise and realize their rights. Children can engage, communicate, share, play, and learn...
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Key Insights from the Draft Registration of Telecommunication Service Subscribers (Regulations) 2022
Why create new regulations? The mandatory registration of SIM cards caused uproar raising key issues on the legality and necessity of the process. It also...
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MANDATORY SIM CARD REGISTRATION: WHY THIS IS ALARMING FOR DATA PROTECTION AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY OF KENYANS
The ongoing SIM card registration by Safaricom has been met with opposition, with many Kenyans doubting the motive behind it. All mobile subscribers have been...
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