The regulation of fake news in Kenya under the coronavirus threat
Introduction In the wake of a pandemic, credible and accurate information serves as a lifeline, helping to ‘flatten the curve’ as some have termed attempts to stem the spread of disease. In recent months, the world has been combating the…
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Consumer Protection Lobby Slammed for Social Media Attack Against Corporate: High Court Ruling in CFC Stanbic Bank Limited v. COFEK
This blogger has come across the recent High Court ruling in the case of CFC Stanbic Bank Limited v Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) &...
Read MoreFrom #ButWithAromat to #GMOinKenya: Social Media and Food Law
As many readers may know, Aromat is the brand name of an all-purpose food seasoning produced under the brand name Knorr, which is owned by...
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The High Court has recently made a ruling in the case of Anne Waiguru v. Google Inc & 2 others [2014] eKLR in which Cabinet...
Read MoreReview: High Court Ruling in Safaricom v. Robert Alai Case
Earlier this year, the High Court made a ruling in the case of Safaricom Limited v Robert Alai [2014] eKLR in which the telecommunications giant...
Read MoreThe Case of Anthony Elonis: US Supreme Court to Decide on Social Media and Free Speech
There’s one way to love you but a thousand ways to kill you. I’m not going to rest until your body is a mess, soaked...
Read MoreRegulating Online Social Networking by Advocates: The Law Society of Kenya's Herculian Task
The East Africa Law Society (EALS) President, Mr James Mwamu recently posted the above message on his facebook page, which reads in part: “We have...
Read MorePublic Law and Social Media Use by State Officers: Lessons from Chief Justice Twitter Spat with Former Registrar
Last month, the estimated 700,000 Kenyans on Twitter were treated to an exchange of tweets by Chief Justice (CJ) Willy Mutunga and the former Chief...
Read More#RMAGate Social Media Gaffe and Consumer Protection Law in Kenya
The tweet posted above was the culmination of an unfortunate social media exchange between RMA Motors and Bharat Thakrar, the CEO of Scangroup, a marketing...
Read MoreSocial Media Law Update – Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa: October 2014
For social media law enthusiasts in Kenya, this month witnessed the 2014 Social Media Awards (SOMA) sponsored by OLX. This second edition of SOMA saw...
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