Democracy and Governance
Exploring how technology shapes power, policy, elections, digital rights, civic engagement, and the future of democracy in Africa.
- News
Kenya Buys Tools to Watch Your Every Click on The Internet, Sparks Fears of Mass Surveillance
Insights At a Glance: The Kenyan government floated a tender on June 17, 2025, to acquire powerful internet firewalls and…
- Interesting Reads
EU Adds Kenya to List of High-Risk Countries for Money Laundering, Removes Uganda
Insights At a Glance: Kenya blacklisted by EU for weak anti-money laundering systems—while Uganda is removed from the list, signaling…
- Interesting Reads
Kenya’s Digital Surveillance Controversy: Safaricom, CA Deny Role in Albert Ojwang Case
Safaricom and CA deny involvement in Albert Ojwang's tracking death, contradicting police surveillance claims amid Kenya's declining internet freedoms.
- News
Tanzania Blocks X Over Pornography Claims as $8.9M Economic Losses Mount Ahead of 2025 Elections
Tanzania blocks X citing pornography concerns, costing $8.9 million economically while critics allege election-period digital repression tactics.
- Interesting Reads
Warning: New Kenyan Law Could Track Your EVERY Click Online – Here’s Why!
Kenya's proposed metered internet bill sparks outrage over privacy, cost, and digital freedom, potentially harming national progress.
- How To/ Explained
Your Internet Could Soon Be Billed Based on How Much You Use, Just Like Electricity and Water
Insights at a Glance: Metered Billing is Coming: Your internet could soon be billed based on how much you use,…
- News
Ethiopia Launches Fayda Wallet to Boost Digital ID and Financial Inclusion
Ethiopia launches Fayda Wallet to advance digital ID, enable eKYC, and boost financial inclusion with Visa, TECH5, and Coopbank.
- News
Tanzania Shuts Down X (Twitter) Amid Missing Activists
Tanzania blocks X again amid arrests, VPN bans, and rising digital censorship threatening free expression across East Africa.
- News
Seven Civil Society Groups Sue Over Internet Shutdowns in Kenya
Seven organizations sue Kenyan authorities over internet shutdowns; court halts further disruptions and demands preservation of all related evidence.
- News
New Car Tax Rules in Kenya Could Slash Prices or Trigger Chaos, Maybe Both!
Kenya to adopt invoice-based tax system for car imports from July 2025, replacing CRSP with document-verified transaction valuation.
- News
KEMIS to Replace NEMIS, But Critics Say It’s Just Tenders in New Clothing
Kenya launches KEMIS to replace NEMIS, but questions emerge over timing, transparency, procurement, and data privacy.
- Opinion
The Hidden Legal Battles of Kenya’s Glovo Riders, Uber Drivers, and Digital Moderators
Kenya’s platform workers face legal uncertainty, lacking labour protections due to outdated laws amid rising algorithmic control and global reforms.
- News
Kenya High Court Orders Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data After Illegality Ruling
Kenya’s High Court rules Worldcoin acted illegally, orders biometric data deletion, setting major precedent amid global scrutiny and expansion.
- News
Kenya is Sliding Back on Internet Freedoms—Here’s What the Londa Report Found
The 2024 Londa Report ranks 27 African countries on digital rights, exposing shutdowns, inequality, and weak protections.
- News
Kenya Shuts Down Gambling Ads and Illegal Betting Sites in Major Regulatory Sweep – But Here’s the Problem!
Kenya suspends gambling ads, blocks 50+ betting sites, and forms a multi-agency task force—but deeper regulatory questions remain.
