Innovation Information Communication and Technology (ICT)

Unpacking Kenya’s Data Marketplace Proposal: Privacy, Innovation and Public Trust

Few policy proposals in recent memory have generated as much public anxiety as reports that the Government of Kenya intends to “sell citizens’ data” through the proposed National Data Governance Policy. Social media platforms have since been awash with claims that Kenyans’ personal information on eCitizen will be auctioned to the highest bidder, with some […]...

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5 Jun 2026

A Deep-Dive of the Draft Data Governance Policy, 2026

Kenya’s Draft National Data Governance Policy (NDGP) 2026 signals a significant evolution in the country’s digital policy framework. While Kenya’s data governance agenda has traditio...

29 May 2026

From Soft Regulation to Strict Enforcement in the Telecommunications Sector

Kenyans have become increasingly familiar with the frustrations associated with unreliable telecommunications services. Dropped calls during critical conversations, delayed mobile transactions, and fr...

22 May 2026

The AI Scramble: Africa’s Place in the Global Governance Order

The global contest over Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance is rapidly emerging as one of the defining political economy questions of the decade. Beneath the technical language of algorithms, stan...

8 May 2026

Solving for Trust: The New Technology & Digital Policy Conundrum

One of the defining themes that emerged from the Connected Africa Summit 2026 was the growing centrality of trust within Africa’s digital transformation agenda. The discussions reflected a clear evo...

17 Apr 2026

The Financial Consumer Protection Framework: Closing the Gaps in Kenya’s Digital Economy

For years, Kenya focused on getting citizens into the financial system, but now, Kenyans are posing a hard question: who is protecting them once they are in? From cash to mobile wallets, from bank que...

10 Apr 2026

Part 2 of AI and Sustainability: The Trade-offs, Risks, and the Path Forward

The AI Road Bumps Beyond the risks mentioned in a previous article, “Double-Edged Sword: How AI Can Become a Risk for Businesses”, there are several other considerations that may determine if ...

27 Mar 2026

Neutral Intermediary or Duty-Holder? What the Meta Child Protection Decision Means for Tech Platforms

In a landmark development in the United States, Meta was found liable for its impact on children through social media, with a jury awarding around USD375 million in damages to the affected family. The...

19 Mar 2026

Examining Kenya’s Artificial Intelligence Bill Amid Geopolitical Pressure and Regulatory Challenges

Across jurisdictions, approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) governance are increasingly converging on flexible, principles-based frameworks. These frameworks aim to balance innovation with overs...

13 Mar 2026

AI and Professional Integrity: Tools, Guardrails and Human Accountability

This week has been one for the books on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). At the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, adjudicators flagged alleged “cheating” through AI in script...

1 Feb 2026

Data Protection as a Strategic Advantage for Corporates

A strong foundation of trust in the collection, use, and protection of personal data is central to Kenya’s ambition to sustain its position as the Silicon Savannah. Mobile money has transformed fin...

23 Jan 2026

ODPC’s Draft Guidance Note for Private Security

Rarely do we pay attention to the use of our personal data when a security guard at a building reception asks for our identification and issues a visitor’s badge. The same occurs when we register an...

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