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25 Sep 2023
Putting a leash on AI – Tech industry leaders endorse regulation in US Congress meeting
Artificial intelligence is developing at a rapid rate across the globe, discovering various innovative applications. Already, ChatGPT has found many uses that make work easier due to its capabilities....
4 Sep 2023
Data Commissioner ruling on the right to access personal data: An in-depth examination of your rights over collected data
The right of access to personal data has been a subject of discussion globally with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) devoting an entire article to outlining this concept. It is nonetheles...
28 Aug 2023
DANCING THE TANGO WITH THE 30% ICT RULE
Policies pegged on local/foreign shareholding of companies in Kenya have been mired in controversy since 2006 when the local shareholding of foreign companies was reduced to 20% to attract foreign inv...
21 Aug 2023
Fueling economic growth: The rise of Kenya as a global outsourcing hub
In an era characterised by globalisation and technological progress, Africa is swiftly emerging as a dynamic player in the outsourcing landscape, with Kenya leading the charge. As countries on the con...
31 Jul 2023
Driving growth in ICT by removing barriers to foreign investment and fostering innovation
The proposal to remove the 30% minimum local shareholding requirement for foreign entities operating in Kenya’s ICT sector marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to encoura...
25 Jul 2023
The fly in the ointment of Threads hype is data privacy and competition concerns
Meta’s recent launch of the Threads app has captured substantial attention, stemming not only from its rapid user adoption but also from the growing concerns over potential data privacy and comp...
25 Jul 2023
AI and privacy: Navigating the intersection of privacy rights and AI advancements while safeguarding businesses from liability
Earlier this month, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, was accused of misusing substantial quantities of personal information and copyrighted material in the training of its artificial intelligence sys...
10 Jul 2023
Silicon Savannah: Re-Imagining Kenya as a hub for the booming global ICT service industry
Understanding the service industry From an economic standpoint, economic activity revolves around two broad categories, goods and services. Goods-producing industries refer to those that produce a tan...
3 Jul 2023
Unlocking Kenya’s ICT Industry Potential: Empowering Business Process Outsourcing Contracts
Kenya’s ICT sector has experienced remarkable growth over the past few decades. This has positioned the country as a leading technology hub in East Africa. With the vision of becoming a top off-...
26 Jun 2023
Examining an alternative perspective: Meta’s stance on content moderators and the implications of the court ruling
The recent ruling by the Employment and Labour Relations Court regarding the employment status of content moderators has ignited significant debate and scrutiny. While the ruling determined that Meta ...
5 Jun 2023
Key takeaways from Africa’s Private Sector Dialogue on the AfCFTA
The Africa Private Sector Dialogue on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) was hosted by the Kenyan government, under the 3rd Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) from Monday 2...
29 May 2023
Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Kenya needs to establish AI rules as usage grows
As AI continues to grow, it is being utilised more and more in Kenya. AI has the potential of boosting the country’s economy and solving prevalent problems across various sectors. Its application ca...
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