Outcomes from the Africa Law Tech Festival 2024;
✅The Launch of the AI Policy Lab by the Lawyers hub👉🏼 .
✅The launch of the AI & the Future of Judicial Systems in Africa 2024 Report by the Lawyers Hub 👉🏼
✅The launch of the 5
Sauti Sol band members have been sued by a former signee Crystal Asige over alleged breach of contract.
Ms Asige wants the court to compel the artistes to disclose how much they have received from hit songs Lenga, Extravaganza, Ukiwa Mbali, Intro and Favourite Song from 2019.
A LABOR COURT IN KENYA RULES THAT FACEBOOK CAN BE SUED
A judge in Kenya has ruled that Facebook’s parent company, Meta, can be sued in the East African country.
Meta tried to have the case dropped, arguing that Kenyan courts do not have jurisdiction over their operations..
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Lawyers have petitioned the Supreme Court to stop the communications regulator from installing an eavesdropping device on mobile phone networks that is claimed will give the watchdog access to other customer data, including calls, messages and financial transactions.
With effect from January 31, 2023, Google will require instant loan apps operating in Kenya to show evidence of Central Bank license, failure to which they will be removed from Play Store.
Motaung’s lawyer,
@MercyMutemi
, argues that Meta’s content moderation operations in Nairobi, its small group of staff, and the fact that it makes money from Kenyan advertisers on its platform are proof that the company operates within the country.
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A hearty congratulations to our Tech Policy Fellow
@CatMuya
for her selection as an Open Internet Democracy Leader 2020/2021 at
@OpenNetGlobal
.
She deserves every ounce of it. We celebrate you Catherine.
#LawyersHub
#AfricaLawTech
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) has filed a petition before the High Court of Kenya challenging the legality and constitutionality of the Digital Asset Tax (DAT) introduced by Finance Act 2023.
1/1 A lady by the name of Wanjiru who is an alumna of the Machakos University sued the University for infringing her intellectual property rights, image rights, right to privacy and human dignity by using her photograph (taken during her graduation)
Kenyan health-tech startup MYDAWA famous for its e-pharmacy platform, has launched first Kenyan online solution for HIV prevention.
The end-to-end virtual healthcare solution gives customers access to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) online.
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) recently issued penalty notices against three data controllers/processors in the entertainment, finance and education sectors. In the process of coverage, there has been a reference to ‘fines,’ ‘penalties’ and even
They measured themselves with the highest levels of standards as they demonstrated courage, consistency and commitment.
Celebrating the Lawyershub Fellows Class of 2022 as they endeavor to dream more, learn more, do more and become more.
#Lawyershub
#LawyersInTech
Kenyan outwits US firm in trademark row
James Muchemi Kihara has been in the business of selling and distributing cosmetic products in Kenya for more than three decades.
but the labor court judge dismissed that in a ruling on Monday. Justice Jacob Gakeri ruled that Meta “shall not be struck” from the case, opening the company up to its first substantial labor challenge outside the US.
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Are Startup Visas the Gateway to Market Access in Africa?
join the Startup Visas in Africa Twitter Space where we’ll unpack visa opportunities for startups 🚀
save the date : tomorrow 1st Aug 8:00pm -9:00pm EAT ⏰
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During her presentation at the Commonwealth Lawyers Association webinar on "Introduction to AI and Ethics for Lawyers," Linda Bonyo
@BonyoLinda
, Founder & CEO of Lawyers Hub, discussed crucial insights where she highlighted the variations in AI regulation and data governance
Ecommerce marketplace Jumia is now responsible for defective products sold on its site following orders by the Comesa competition commission.
Jumia Africa sold Sh132.9 billion worth of goods last year to over 8.4 million Africans half of whom are Kenyan.
— Business Daily
At the same time, Asige is also urging the court to order Sauti Sol to compensate her.
She is also seeking orders that they deliver all licensing information on the songs she is aggrieved about.
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The Global Legal Hackathon winning Team from Nairobi, Kenya is 'Wakili Companion'. We are extremely proud of this team and hope they get to New York in May!
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#GLHNbi2019
Safaricom sued over data privacy statement which was part of sim card re-registration process.
In it Clause 3.2.1 allows Safaricom collect and store information including credit/debit card information,information on bank account numbers,Swift codes or other banking info
Watching
#Eliud159
cross the finish line from the Lawyers Hub!
No Human is Limited! Do the impossible; break the ceiling & smash personal records.
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The Global Legal Hackathon 2019 in
#Kenya
is proudly hosted by
@lawyershubkenya
& the
@lawsocietykenya
Join us 22nd-24th February as we come up with rapid solutions to challenges in the Justice Sector. Techies & Lawyers, Register & Let's re-imagine Law & Justice
#Nairobi
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Safaricom will introduce mobile numbers for juniors, allowing them to save money on M-Pesa, text or make calls.
The telco’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Ndegwa, however, said that numbers will be registered under parents’ details.
🎊Join us in congratulating our CEO & Founder,
@BonyoLinda
, on her appointment to the
#DPI
safeguards initiative - Office of the UN Secretary-General's
#Tech
Envoy!
🌍To learn more about her and her work visit our website at
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Policy Hackathon Announcement: Dear Twitter, Co-Create the COVID-19 Draft Law with us to get Citizens voice heard in responding to this pandemic.
72 Hour challenge from 1800hrs EAT. Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria.
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She alleges that after the release of the ‘Extravaganza’ video, Bien-Aime informed her that he wanted her to sign a full recording contract following the song’s popularity.
“The plaintiff communicated her reservations on the aforementioned agreement with the first defendant &..
Motaung alleges that he was paid as low as $2.20 an hour to view graphic content that left him with PTSD. He describes it as “emotionally and mentally devastating”: “I went in OK and went out not OK,” Motaung said in a statement shared by the Real Facebook Oversight Board
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This Morning, the CS
@mucheru
,
@MoICTKenya
is at the
#AfricaLawTech
Festival.
A multistakeholder approach is crucial in advancing the innovative and sustainable use of emerging technologies. Forums such as the Festival provide a space for pertinent idea exchange.
#AI
#AIPolicy
Kenyan Female Lawyers, Join
@fidakenya
tomorrow for an informational webinar on Navigating
#COVID19
and Tips for female Legal Practitioners on virtual Courts . 2pm live from the Lawyers Hub. Details below;
Meta is facing a separate court case in which two Ethiopians say hate speech was allowed and even promoted on Facebook amid heated rhetoric over their country’s deadly Tigray conflict.
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Kenyans will now be able to digitally access birth and death certificates from March 1, 2023.
This follows a statement made by Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok.
Kenyans have been accessing documents using manual means for an extended period.
We are thrilled to announce that our Policy Lead, Risper Onyango, is representing Lawyers Hub at the 1st High-Level Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Rabat, Morocco. Stay tuned for updates from Risper and the team!
Join us in Nairobi to participate in the World Legal Summit as we bring Legal Insights to emerging Technology. Does regulation stiffle innovation in
#Kenya
. Thursday 6pm at the Lawyers Hub.
#WLS2019
Free entry, RSVP on the eventbrite link 👇
Starting today, we will avail the full sessions from the Africa Law Tech Festival for free on our YouTube channel. During this period, we remain dedicated to helping you learn and grow and we hope that these resources will help you cope with the changes in your daily routine
Law Society of Kenya Election Debates: Nairobi Representative.
Set your reminders for tomorrow.
🗓️ Wednesday 2nd March 2022
🕰️ 8:00pm - 10:00pm EAT
🔗
#ElectionWatchKe
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“They make money from Kenyans,”she says.Meta-owned Facebook had 9.95 million users & Instagram had 2.5 million users in Kenya in 2022
In May 2020, Meta(then Facebook) reached a settlement of $52 million with US-based moderators who developed PTSD from working for the company
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M-Pesa agent charged with withholding Sh400,000 erroneously sent to her account
An M-Pesa agent who allegedly filed to return Sh400,000 mistakenly sent to her M-Pesa agent’s account was charged with intentionally withholding payment delivered erroneously
Happening This Friday :
Mozilla and the Lawyers Hub invites you to a discussion on the Huduma Bill 2019 and international best practices on Digital Identity. Sign up on the eventbrite link below.
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#hudumanamba
#hudumabill2019
“Massive” cyber attack crashes African Union’s system
Cyber attackers prey on the African Union,resulting in the unscheduled suspension of its systems.Sources say that more than 200 corrupted devices have been found and are being cleaned up at a facility outside AU headquarters.
But previous reporting has found that many of the company’s international moderators doing nearly identical work face lower pay and receive less support while working in countries with fewer mental health care services and labor rights.
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We are very much proud of our CEO & Founder
@BonyoLinda
. We continue to work towards improving the
#law
&
#tech
ecosystem in the African continent and beyond. Together we can👏🏼
As of 2020, it was estimated that Meta had some 15,000 moderators spread across the world through outsourcing companies. Although its contract with the Sama (Meta’s partner in Kenya) will end soon,this case could signal a global reckoning for Big Tech outsourcing.
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Hello Nairobi!🥳
We’re excited to welcome you to our next DATA PROTECTION TRAINING!
✨this training is perfect for you if you’re exploring new areas of practice in the
#TechPolicy
space
✨ register or send inquiries here: email hello
@lawyershub
.ke or call 0784840228
🌍✨Celebrating the magic of teamwork after the Africa Law & Tech Festival 2023! 🤝
As we gathered for a final team extravaganza,we reflected on our journey - embracing failures as stepping stones & cherishing successes as a united force.
We can't wait to see you all in 2024!🚀
Congratulations to the winners of the Africa Legal Tech & Innovation Awards 2022. Lawyers Hub is truly honored to announce this year's finalists for their commendable work and active efforts to advance access to justice in Africa.
#ALIW2022
#IGF2022
#legaltech
Last night’s Privacy and Data Protection discussion, “The Complex World of Consent; Balancing Convenience and Privacy in the Digital era” was a resounding success.
Thanks to our incredible panelists and engaged attendees. Don’t miss out - catch the recording on our YouTube
The Lawyers Hub is glad to be part of the Access to Justice Symposium at
@RiaraLaw
School. We discussed tech in improving
#A2J
#SDG16
globally including opportunities for Students to engage in legal aid, new areas of legal practice &
@AfricaLawTech
Fest
#GLH2020
@innojusticeEA
DATA PROTECTION TRAINING
🗓 12th & 13th July 2022
📌 Nairobi, Kenya
In-person training on Data Protection, Data Security & Compliance.
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@lawyershub
.ke to sign up!
#LawyersHub
#DataProtection
Kenyan fintech company Kwara, which is helping to turn traditional savings cooperatives into modern digital banks, has announced the acquisition of IRNET Coop Kenya Ltd, a software company which is a subsidiary of the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives
We're off for todays Public Policy Discussion on the Startup Bill, 2020.
Follow the conversation and share your views here under the tag,
#LawyersHub
.
Looking forward to the session.
We begin the World Legal Summit here in Nairobi,Kenya with our first speaker and a passionate audience ready to discuss autonomous machines
@BonyoLinda
@WLS_GlobalLaw
@NelsonHavi
We have a dream team full of transformational leaders and game changers within the legal-tech space. Celebrating a whole year of
@lawyershubkenya
‘s rich culture and diversity.
#Lawyershub
#legaltech
Kicked off the first
#LawTechMeetUp
of the year with a great presentation from Vallarie Yiega, Researcher at the University of Nairobi, Committee for Fiscal Studies.
#AfricaLawTech
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requested to discuss and negotiate the particulars,” she claims.
They never met for negotiations, according to Asige.
She continues: ”On November 7, 2019, the plaintiff was invited for a meeting with the second defendant (Bien-Aime ),