Issue 89 - June 2023, Technology, The Judiciary
June 01, 2023
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10 minutes into post-AI legal world

Over the past few weeks, quite a number of lawyers have asked me, somewhat jokingly: “Will there still be a job for me to do in a couple of years?” I feel compelled to answer this question here because I disagree with most of the answers likely to be given. As technology continues to advance, […]

Artificial  Intelligence and trademarks: Is AI the new consumer?

Consumption of goods is being made convenient and easier with the emergence of AI. For instance, AI is giving consumers recommendations on the various products they wish to consume by using a simple voice command (Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant) or through search recommendations (Steponénaité, 2019). The convenience that comes with AI cannot be downplayed; however, […]

Commercial Law, Issue 88 - May 2023, Technology
May 02, 2023
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Perfection of securities over helicopter engines

The Cape Town Convention facilitates the registration of aircraft by providing a standardized framework that regulates the securitisation of aircraft objects such as airframes, aircraft engines and helicopters. The Convention applies to objects, which satisfy the requirements of the Protocol. Specifically, the Convention applies to the purchase and financing of aircraft, airframes, jet engines and […]

Jurisdictional challenges in holding social media companies liable for content moderation in Kenya: An analysis.

Justice Jacob Gakeri ruled that social media giant Meta can be sued locally, opening a new front for multinationals registered outside the country to face suits in Kenyan courts. The firm wanted to be removed from the case arguing that Kenyan courts do not have jurisdiction to determine the case. The social media firm argued […]

Intellectual Property Law, Issue 85 - Feb 2023, Technology
February 03, 2023
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Data privacy litigation: Analysing the inaugural determination of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Allen Gichuhi v Ambrose Waigwa ODPC Complaint No. 677 of 2022

The ODPC is a regulatory office established pursuant to Section 5 of the Act.[1] The ODPC is mandated with regulating personal data processing, ensuring that the processing of a data subject’s personal data is guided by the principles set forth in Section 25 of the Act, protecting individuals’ privacy, establishing a legal and institutional mechanism to protect personal […]

Issue 85 - Feb 2023, Technology
February 03, 2023
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Now and not later: Why we urgently need A 5G policy in Kenya

Although Kenya lacks 5G legal enforcement, guidelines such as the National Broadband Strategy NBS 2018 – 2023 were released, updating and building upon the previous Plan (2013 – 2017). The Plan unveiled a detailed strategy for the rapid rollout of broadband services across the nation, setting goals for effective coverage, encouraging market participation, data pricing, […]

Issue 84 - Jan 2023, Technology, Trending News
January 02, 2023
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Misogynistic artificial intelligence (AI); the threat posed by biased but viral magic avatar applications

Red flags The applications have posed a danger to artists who suffer from the AI models using their work without their consent. The AIs take artworks by artists who put forth a lot of effort to build their abilities and use them for a “nonprofit” project without their consent or payment. Interestingly, in their terms […]

Cyber Security, Technology
December 29, 2016
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Technology
March 15, 2014
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