Democracy and Governance
Exploring how technology shapes power, policy, elections, digital rights, civic engagement, and the future of democracy in Africa.
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IEBC opens temporary jobs paying up to KES 2,500 per day, here is how to apply
Apply for IEBC temporary jobs paying up to KES 2,500 daily. Roles, requirements, portal link, and deadline.
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Tanzania Scraps Foreign Business Ban for Kenyan Tech Firms
Kenyan SMEs in Tanzania spared, four trade barriers removed, more fixes due by March 2026.
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TikTok is betting big on African creators with a new government partnership in Kenya
TikTok partners with Kenya's government to expand its #LevelUpAfrica program, training 3,000 creators to boost the digital economy.
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Gen Z is tired, loud and global: New report shows Kenya among 10 countries rocked by large-scale youth protests
It turns out Kenya’s Gen Z isn’t just making noise online. They’re part of a global wave that’s shaking governments,…
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Kenya’s New 2025 Park Fees Explained: Rates, Drone Rules, and eCitizen Payments
Kenya implements new national park fees from October 1st, 2025, the first comprehensive rate review in nearly two decades.
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Nepal’s Youth Use Discord to Form New Government After Social Media Ban
What happens when you ban social media in a country where young people already don’t trust the politicians flaunting their…
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Connecting the Next Billion: Can a $30 Smartphone and Global Collaboration Close the Digital Divide?
Exploring solutions to the digital divide, including the GSMA's call for a $30 smartphone and global collaboration to foster digital…
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Beyond Coverage: Why Handset Costs and Digital Skills Keep Billions Offline
A deep dive into why billions remain offline despite internet coverage, focusing on the top barriers: prohibitive handset costs and…
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Twitch pulls monetization in Kenya, another casualty of Kenya’s chaotic digital tax policy
Twitch just switched off Kenyan payouts. Policy chaos has consequences. Here is why this should worry every digital business.
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Safaricom Partners with Judiciary to Make Justice More Accessible for Kenyans
Safaricom, smartphones, and the scales of justice may sound like a quirky combination, but that’s exactly what day one of…
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Kenya’s High Court Rejects Paradigm Initiative’s Bid to Join X/Twitter Data Protection Case
High Court rejects Paradigm Initiative’s bid to join X Corp data case, citing perceived partisanship and failure to meet neutrality…
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Tanzania Restricts Non-Citizens from Key Business Activities in Protectionist Move
Tanzania bans non-citizens from 15 business sectors, threatening East African Community integration and cross-border trade relationships.
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Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill: 5 Ways It Could Transform Digital Finance
Kenya's Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill could transform crypto payments, reduce remittance costs, and establish regulatory clarity for digital finance…
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Android 16’s “Fake Cell Tower” Alerts Could Be a Gamechanger in Fight Against State Surveillance
Insights At a Glance: Android 16 is adding a new privacy feature that warns users when their phones connect to…
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Eight Dead, Media Silenced: Kenya’s Anti-Brutality Protests Meet More Violence
Kenya's June 25 anti-brutality protests met with deadly violence, media blackouts, creating tragic irony.
