Democracy and Governance
Exploring how technology shapes power, policy, elections, digital rights, civic engagement, and the future of democracy in Africa.
- News
Government launches “Jitume” Labs to provide youth with digital skills
Jitume is a Government initiative aimed at providing access to digital skills, e-services and online opportunities to the youth.
- News
KRA now requires daily tax payments from betting firms in Kenya
Treasury Kenya has set a target of 15 billion from the betting sector. As a result, KRA aims to collect…
- News
President Ruto says Kenya to reach 100% clean energy by 2028
Kenya currently gets more than 90% of its electricity, and 74% of its overall energy, from clean renewable sources
- Announcements
Wasoko (Sokowatch) launches Innovation Hub with Zanzibar Government
Wasoko (formerly Sokowatch) has announced the official launch of the “Wasoko Innovation Hub” in partnership with the Zanzibar government.
- News
Netflix enters MoU with Kenya Government to strengthen Creative Talent
Netflix has entered a two-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Ministry of ICT, Innovation & Youth Affairs
- Announcements
Elon Musk to buy Twitter in $44 Billion Deal
Elon Musk has finally made good his quest to buy Twitter. The company agreed to take up Elon's cash offer…
- Announcements
Bolt to support Government’s efforts in training Boda Boda riders
Bolt says this partnership is part of the company’s support and contributions towards addressing the increasing road safety challenges in…
- News
Government stops issuance of development permits in Konza City
The county governments of Machakos, Makueni and Kajiado have suspended the issuance of new development permits in the area falling…
- News
Mara Phones will be South Africa’s Government Preferred Devices for next 5 years
Mara Phones - the first "Made in Africa" smartphones - manufactured in Rwanda and South Africa, will be the South…
- Opinion
Privacy Forecasts for 2021; Data Hoarding and Government Crackdowns on Encryption
This realisation has led to a shift in attitudes to privacy and the way citizens, organisations and governments perceive it.…
- Opinion
How Technology can Drive Equality
Technology is more prevalent and influential in some parts of the world than in others. It’s often maligned as a…
- News
Huawei handed another 90 days reprieve by U.S. Government
U.S. Government has announced another 90 days reprieve on Huawei before the full ban against trading with American companies, or…
- News
Questions on the Kenyan Government Decision to Ban all Social Media Gambling Adverts
Celebrity endorsement of betting also banned forthwith.
- Interesting Reads
Why Internet Censorship is Bad for Everyone
Not everyone thinks that information should universally be available.
