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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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Kenya’s platform workers face legal uncertainty, lacking labour protections due to outdated laws amid rising algorithmic control and global reforms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Opinion
How Smartphones and Social Media Became Kenya’s Shield Against State Violence – BBC Reveals
Smartphones and social media exposed Kenya’s 2024 protest killings, proving digital freedom is essential for truth, justice, and democracy.
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Announcements
Huawei Graduates 210 Youth in Migori Through Digitruck, Targets Rural Digital Transformation
Huawei’s Digitruck program trained 210 youth in Migori with digital, entrepreneurship, and financial skills, advancing rural digital inclusion.
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News
Africa’s Global Future in Focus as Cambridge Africa Business Network Announces 2025 Keynote Lineup
Dr. Bawumia to keynote 2025 Cambridge Africa Business Conference, focusing on innovation, leadership, and Africa’s global economic influence.
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Kenya Partners with Huawei to Build Next-Generation ICT Talent Nationwide
Kenya and Huawei launch a 3-year partnership to establish 150 ICT Academies, training 3,000 students and 450 instructors nationwide.
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Interesting Reads
CIVICUS 2025 Report Warns of Rising Authoritarianism as Kenyan Youth Lead Global Resistance
The 2025 CIVICUS State of Civil Society Report warns of rising authoritarianism and global conflict, but highlights youth-led protests in…
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Announcements
Google Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Wiz for $32 Billion in Historic Cloud Security Deal
Google acquires Wiz for $32 billion to strengthen cloud security, enhance AI-driven cybersecurity, and compete with AWS and Microsoft Azure.
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News
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs PS Shares Deepfake CNN Video, Raising Questions on Misinformation and Accountability
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs PS shared a deepfake CNN video, raising concerns over misinformation, selective cybercrime law enforcement, and diplomatic credibility.