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12 Jun 2023
Waning Allure and evolving landscape of Central Bank Digital Currencies: A Prudent Approach for Kenya
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have become a hot topic in global finance. These digital currencies issued and regulated by central banks are sparking intense discussions and research. CBDCs h...
8 May 2023
Adoption of AI by Corporates: Added value to businesses and challenges -A.M.
According to a McKinsey survey, high-performing companies attribute most of their profits to their integration and use of AI. According to the report, proactive AI adopters can see significantly highe...
31 Mar 2023
Data leaks in AI and policies to minimise the risks
A data leak is when information is exposed to unauthorised people due to internal errors. This is often caused by poor data security and sanitisation, outdated systems, or a lack of employee training....
31 Mar 2023
Corporates, influencers and copyright: Navigating the tide and entrenching a culture of compliance Precedent-setting decision?
If the recent pronunciation by a court in a copyright suit by Hip Hop artiste Hubert Nakitare, alias Nonini, against Japanese company Syinix Electronics Ltd and influencer Brian Mutinda, does not ring...
17 Mar 2023
Internet of Things in Kenya: Using GSM to provide business solutions
Telcos in Kenya have adopted Internet of Things (IoT) technology through a variety of projects. Airtel has launched the ‘Always On’ solution to allow devices anywhere to stay connected after launc...
3 Mar 2023
Balancing information security and individual freedoms: the debate over information autocracy in the TikTok ban
The rise of TikTok, a popular video-sharing app, has been met with controversy over data security concerns and information autocracy risk. Several governments around the world, including the United St...
3 Mar 2023
Era of the Metaverse: Potential adoption in Kenya, risks and opportunities
The Metaverse can best be described as an evolution of today’s internet and as something we are deeply immersed in, rather than something we primarily look at. It represents a convergence of digital...
17 Feb 2023
Era of Deepfakes: Risks and the need for protective laws: An Explainer
Deepfakes refer to a form of Artificial Intelligence that is programmed to replace one person’s likeness with another in recorded video. The term “deepfake” comes from the technology...
10 Feb 2023
Communications Authority emerging technologies regulatory sandbox: A Primer
The Communications Authority of Kenya in January sent out a call for public consultation for emerging technologies regulatory sandbox. A regulatory sandbox can be considered as a regulatory space wher...
10 Feb 2023
Starlink prepares ground to enter Kenyan market
SpaceX is aggressively growing Starlink internet satellite coverage throughout the globe. It provides a worldwide broadband network leveraging a low-earth orbit constellation to give high-speed broadb...
3 Feb 2023
Cause of delay to broaden revenue base via minimum tax
Section 12D of the Income Tax Act was introduced via the Finance Act of 2020 which sought to impose a minimum tax of 1% on gross turnover. The tax rate was introduced to ensure that everyone, regardle...
3 Feb 2023
What you need to know about embedding Privacy by Design to protect personal data
Privacy by design is a framework for personal data protection that aims to embed privacy considerations into the design and development of systems, products, and services. The approach advocates for t...
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