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Kenya plans merger of three agencies in major intellectual property overhaul
The proposal is contained in the Kenya Intellectual Property Bill, 2026, which seeks to place the country’s intellectual property laws under one framework.
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Corridors of Justice
Parliament appeals high court decision on Cybercrimes Act
According to the notice of appeal, the three institutions, listed as the 5th, 6th and 7th respondents in the case, have informed the Court of Appeal that they are dissatisfied with both the judgment and the dec...
Technology
EU weighs social media limits for children as pressure mounts to protect minors online
Several EU countries, including Denmark and Greece, have pushed for similar restrictions, prompting Brussels to consider a range of options, including age limits, restrictions on specific online features and ti...
Technology
UNICEF warns AI rules lag behind as millions of children turn to technology for learning and advice
The UN agency warns that AI governance is not evolving quickly enough to protect children, leaving them increasingly vulnerable to misinformation, exploitation and other online harms
Global Affairs
UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media use under new child protection rules
Under a resolution approved on Thursday, children under the age of 15 will be prohibited from creating, using or operating personal social media accounts. The restrictions mean they will no longer be allowed to...
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Fear and silence fuel rising child rights violations, Wakili wa Watoto chair warns
Wakili wa Watoto national chairperson Belinda Mwende says fear, stigma, weak reporting systems and online exploitation are leaving children vulnerable. She says the initiative offers safe, confidential spaces a...
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DPP moves to Supreme Court over Cybercrime Act free speech ruling
The case now places the Supreme Court at the centre of a defining constitutional question on how far the State can go in regulating online content while protecting digital rights and freedom of expression.
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Kenya opens Ray-Ban Meta privacy probe after AI data concerns
Kenya’s data regulator has launched a suo moto probe into Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses over privacy, surveillance and AI training concerns, after complaints about covert recordings and sensitive footage processed...
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Kenya’s digital rights ranking slips over State censorship
According to the report, laws such as the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA) have been turned into tools for silencing dissent.