About CIPIT
The Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) is a research and training center based at Strathmore University Law School in Nairobi, Kenya. Our work focuses on the intersection of law, technology, and innovation across Africa.
We provide evidence-based research, capacity building, and policy engagement on issues surrounding data protection, artificial intelligence, digital rights, and IP law.
Our Focus Areas:
Intellectual Property
Researching IP law, innovation, and its role in development across Africa.
Digital Rights
Promoting online freedoms and human rights in the digital ecosystem.
Artificial Intelligence
Exploring AI policy, ethics, and regulation from an African context.
Data Protection
Guiding the adoption of data privacy laws and best practices in Kenya and beyond.
Latest Report
Government Resilience in the Digital Age
In a world increasingly defined by crises—from pandemics and climate disasters to escalating wars—governments that fail to build digital resilience risk crumbling under pressure.
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Resources
Explore our curated resources on technology policies, intellectual property, and digital rights in Africa.
AI Regulation Tracker
Visual map showing African AI governance initiatives.
Patent Analytics Dashboard
Interactive dashboard of patent filings and trends in Africa.
Digital Rights Monitor
Tracks legislation and enforcement around digital rights in Africa.
Digital ID Africa
Research hub for digital identification systems in Africa.
IP Watch Africa
Tracking the latest developments in intellectual property law.
AI4Policy
AI resources, projects, and policy papers in the African context.
ICT Policy
All the TechPolicies around Africa.
Trademarks
A record of registered marks in Kenya.
Granted Patents
For ARIPO and Kenya Patents.
CYRILLA Collaborative
Database on Tech Policies in Africa.