Democracy and Governance
Exploring how technology shapes power, policy, elections, digital rights, civic engagement, and the future of democracy in Africa.
- Announcements
Tanzania’s internet shutdown and X ban have cost its economy over $238 million
Tanzania's recent internet shutdown and ongoing X ban have cost its economy over $238 million, a new report warns.
- News
It’s Happening Again: Telegram Blocked in Kenya as KCSE Exams Begin
Kenya illegally blocks Telegram again during KCSE exams, an unconstitutional move critics warn sets a dangerous precedent for wider state…
- News
NetBlocks reports a total internet disruption in Tanzania during the presidential election
If you’re trying to reach a friend or track election results in Tanzania today, you’re probably getting that familiar, frustrating…
- Opinion
Kenya Wants to Regulate Influencers Like China. Here’s Why That’s a Terrible Idea.
A Kenyan MP wants to copy China's law requiring influencers to have degrees. This op-ed explains why it threatens free…
- News
Kenya’s banks just paid a KES 195 billion tax bill, and a new report shows where the money really came from
Kenyan banks paid KES 195B (8.09% of all government tax) in 2024, with the Affordable Housing Levy surging, a report…
- News
Claims emerge of CA flagging online posts for violating Kenya’s new cybercrime law
Less than 24 hours after President William Ruto quietly signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill 2024 into law,…
- News
Kenya’s new computer misuse and cybercrime law: A tool for protection or control?
President William Ruto has officially signed the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024 into law. While you were…
- News
Kenya’s crypto scene now regulated after President Ruto signs VASP bill (2025) into law
In a landmark move for Kenya’s burgeoning digital economy, President William Ruto has today signed the Virtual Asset Service Providers…
- How To/ Explained
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.
- News
Tanzania Scraps Foreign Business Ban for Kenyan Tech Firms
Kenyan SMEs in Tanzania spared, four trade barriers removed, more fixes due by March 2026.
- News
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.
- News
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,…
- How To/ Explained
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.
- News
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…
- Interesting Reads
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…
