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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Zoom and COVID-19: A brave new world
According to an analysis by SimilarWeb, in the month of March there was a 535% rise in daily traffic to the Zoom.us download page. However,...
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Unpacking the Device Management System (DMS) Judgement
Introduction Under the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) standards, each mobile device bears a unique quality mark known as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)...
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Technology and COVID-19 in the Kenya Judicial System
As Kenya joins the rest of the world in fighting the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) , various measures have been introduced affecting our day to day...
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Technology and COVID-19 in the Kenya Judicial System
By Florence Ogonjo Introduction. As Kenya joins the rest of the world in fighting the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) , various measures have been introduced affecting our...
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DATA JUSTICE DISCUSSION WITH LINNET TAYLOR
The Centre of Intellectual Property and Technology (CIPIT) had the honour of hosting a Global Data Justice seminar on the 18thof February 2020 at Strathmore...
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Digital surveillance in health emergencies
Like many of her African counterparts, Kenya faces unique challenges and opportunities in battling the Coronavirus. Due to high unemployment, many people survive on income...
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The Draft Registration of Persons (NIIMS) Regulations 2020
Following the judgement in the case of Nubian Rights Forum & 2 others v Attorney General & 9 others (Huduma Namba case), the Ministry of...
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COMMENTARY ON THE DRAFT DATA PROTECTION (CIVIL REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS 2020.
The regulations are divided into six parts covering respectively; Preliminary, Data Protection Principles, Rights of the data subject, Obligations of the civil registration entity, Security...
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HUDUMA NAMBA JUDGEMENT SUMMARY
Kenya introduced digital ID vide an amendment to the Registration of Persons Act in December 2018. The amendment introduced the National Integrated Identity Management System...
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