Uganda’s 2025 Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill: A Turning Point for Creators’ Rights?
Introduction On 13 May 2025, the Parliament of Uganda conducted the first reading of the 2025 Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill,1 (hereinafter the Amendment Bill) which proposes reforms aimed at domesticating international treaties such as the Berne Convention for…
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Artificial Intelligence ISO/IEC 42001:2023 – ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE AI
Following the rapid and continued growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and noting the impact of use both positive and negative and the need to establish...
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Artificial Intelligence An Overview of Privacy and AI Considerations Associated with Location Based Services
Location Based Services (LBS) have been defined as mobile applications that provide information depending on a user’s location.1 It also denotes ‘applications integrating geographic location...
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Data Protection Case Commentary on Worldcoin in Kenya
Worldcoin is an open-source protocol or system that aims to provide universal access to the global economy to every person.1 Developed under the Tools for...
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Data Protection Navigating the Crossroads: The Challenges of Cross-Border Data Flows under Domestic Laws in Africa
The seamless flow of data across borders, a cornerstone of the digital age, faces significant hurdles due to inconsistencies between domestic data protection laws in...
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Copyright ‘Mambo Ni Matatu’ Trademark Application: An Intellectual Property Perspective
The slogan “Mambo ni matatu” emanated from President William Ruto when he warned sugar cartels harshly.1 The slogan which means three things, was condemned by...
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Copyright Kenya’s Blank Tape Levy: A New Era of Compensating Creativity?
Introduction On 11th September 2023, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), a state corporation effected the Blank Tape Levy.1 The collections were set to commence on...
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Data Protection Africa’s Digital Economy: Cross-Border Data Flows under the African Continental Free Trade Area
Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a game-changer as it seeks to promote integration and economic growth among 54 African states that...
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Data Protection Key Observations from India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
On August 9th 2023, India enacted its first data protection legislation, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP). This comes after a long-awaited journey with...
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Access To Information Kenya’s Digital Deserts
In the sprawling landscape of the digital age, where information flows ceaselessly, there exist hidden terrains known as data deserts. These barren pockets lack the...
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