BlogHuman RightsInternet FreedomsArticle 19 launches #missingvoices campaign aimed at preventing censorship by social media platformsNearly 50% of the world’s population uses social media; Facebook (2.2 billion), with YouTube and Twitter having 2 billion and... Read More
BlogInternet FreedomsUganda parliament passes law to curb cyber crimesThe parliament of Uganda has today signed into law the 2022 computer Misuse Bill which prescribes tougher penalties for perpetrators... Read More
BlogCasesHuman RightsWanyama Sues Menengai Oil For Using his Image Without ConsentHarambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has sued to Menengai Oil Refineries Limited for contravening his image and personality rights. The... Read More
BlogInternet FreedomsHow COVID-19 surveillance has impacted people’s digital rights in Kenya & UgandaKenyan and Ugandan citizens are slowly losing their rights to privacy, data protection, and access to information in the wake... Read More
BlogCyber SecurityCommunications Authority website hackedThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) website was hacked last night by a group calling themselves AnonPlus. The Kenyan communications... Read More
BlogCasesPSC cancels recruitment process for data commissioner positionPublic Service Commission (PSC) has cancelled an earlier recruitment of Data Commissioner. According to Business Daily, this decision was reached... Read More
BlogInternet FreedomsIG Mutyambai bans police officers from airing dirty linen on social mediaKenyan police officers who use social media platforms to decry issues such as unfair treatment or sexual harassment, among others... Read More
BlogInternet FreedomsMbuvi Kasina faces six counts of improper use of licensed telecommunication systemMbuvi Kasina, an activist and businessman from Kitui County is facing six counts of improper use of licensed telecommunication system... Read More
BlogHuman RightsHigh court gives Prof Yash pal Ghai and the Katiba Institute go ahead to challenge Huduma number cards rolloutThe High Court has given the Katiba Institute and law scholar Yash Pal Ghai the go-ahead to challenge the roll-out... Read More
BlogCasesHuman RightsInternet FreedomsGovernment challenges case by LSK seeking to stop the arrest of bloggers posting information on Covid-19The government has challenged a case by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) seeking to stop the arrest of bloggers... Read More
BlogCyber SecurityInternet FreedomsUncategorizedDigital security & internet freedoms workshop in KisumuAs part of BAKE’s contribution to increasing the knowledge of bloggers and social media users on how to better create... Read More
BlogInternet FreedomsCommunication and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal takes shapeBloggers now face Ksh. 20 million fine for aggrieving another person following the appointment of the Chairperson of the Communication... Read More