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The Friendly Troll is a podcast with observations of the global tech industry from the perspective of the Global South. Our trolling is meant to enlighten listeners and explore interesting topics from a new point of view. The podcast is produced by CIPIT, the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, at Strathmore Law School in Nairobi, Kenya.

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The Friendly Troll is a podcast with observations of the global tech industry from the perspective of the Global South. Our trolling is meant to enlighten listeners and explore interesting topics from a new point of view. The podcast is produced by CIPIT, the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, at Strathmore Law School in Nairobi, Kenya.

    Faragha ya Kidijitali Nchini Kenya: Haki za Picha na Ulinzi wa Kisheria

    Faragha ya Kidijitali Nchini Kenya: Haki za Picha na Ulinzi wa Kisheria

    Katika kipindi hiki cha "The Friendly Troll," msimulizi Calvin Mulindwa anachunguza kwa kina haki za picha nchini Kenya, akiangazia msingi wao wa kisheria na athari zake katika dunia halisi. Kipindi hiki kinachambua maana ya haki za picha, pamoja na haki ya kudhibiti matumizi ya sura ya mtu katika maeneo ya umma na biashara. 
    Calvin anajadili sheria muhimu kama vile Sheria ya Ulinzi wa Data ya Kenya ya 2019 na Ibara ya 31 ya Katiba, akielezea jukumu lao katika kulinda faragha binafsi. Kupitia kesi muhimu kama vile Wangechi Waweru Mwende dhidi ya Tecno Mobile Limited na Jessica Clarise Wanjiru dhidi ya Davinci Aesthetics, kipindi hiki kinaonyesha jinsi mahakama zilivyoshughulikia ukiukwaji wa haki hizi, ikisisitiza umuhimu wa ridhaa wazi na matumizi halali ya picha binafsi. Majadiliano pia yanatoa ushauri wa vitendo kwa watu binafsi na wadhibiti na wasindikaji wa data juu ya kuheshimu na kulinda haki za picha katika mazingira ya kidijitali na biashara.
    Malalamiko Yaliyoorodheshwa:
    Phyllis Nyaboke dhidi ya Grola Tech Limited T/A Lion Cash - Ukiukaji wa kutopata ridhaa ya moja kwa moja.Brian Wainaina na Gathoni Mattai dhidi ya Deltech Capital Kenya Limited T/A Mykes - Kushindwa kutoa taarifa inayofaa kuhusu matumizi ya data, ikisababisha uvunjaji wa faragha.Edith Andeso dhidi ya Shule za Olerai Limited - Masuala kuhusu usimamizi wa ridhaa endelevu kwa madhumuni ya masoko.Christine Wairimu Muturi dhidi ya Shule ya Roma Uthiru - Mahitaji ya ridhaa wazi ya wazazi kwa usindikaji wa data za watoto wadogo.

    Sheria Zilizonukuliwa: 
    Ibara ya 31. Katiba ya Kenya Sheria ya Ulinzi wa Data ya 2019. Uamuzi wa Mahakama ya Kenya: Wangechi Waweru Mwende dhidi ya Tecno Mobile Limited [2020]
    Image Rights - Release Form Information Pack 

    Music:
    Intro/Outro  – https://pixabay.com/music/id-102694/

    • 13 min
    Digital Privacy in Kenya: Navigating Image Rights and Legal Protections

    Digital Privacy in Kenya: Navigating Image Rights and Legal Protections

    In this episode of "The Friendly Troll," host Calvin Mulindwa delves into the intricacies of image rights in Kenya, focusing on their legal basis and real-world implications. The episode explores what image rights entail, including the right to control the use of one's likeness in public and commercial domains. Calvin discusses key legislation such as the Kenyan Data Protection Act of 2019 and Article 31 of the Constitution, highlighting their role in protecting personal privacy. 
    Through landmark cases like Wangechi Waweru Mwende v Tecno Mobile Limited and Jessica Clarise Wanjiru v Davinci Aesthetics, the episode illustrates how the courts have addressed violations of these rights, emphasizing the importance of explicit consent and the lawful use of personal images. The discussion also provides practical advice for individuals and data controllers and processors on respecting and securing image rights in digital and commercial settings.
    Complaints Listed:
    Phyllis Nyaboke v Grola Tech Limited T/A Lion Cash - Violation for not obtaining direct consent.Brian Wainaina and Gathoni Mattai v Deltech Capital Kenya Limited T/A Mykes - Failure to properly inform about data use, leading to privacy infringement.Edith Andeso v Olerai Schools Limited - Issues regarding ongoing consent management for marketing purposes.Christine Wairimu Muturi v Roma School Uthiru - Requirement for explicit parental consent for processing minors' data.Laws Quoted:
    Article 31. Constitution of KenyaData Protection Act of 2019.Kenyan Court Decision: Wangechi Waweru Mwende v Tecno Mobile Limited [2020]

    Image Rights - Release Form Information Pack 

    Music:
    Intro/Outro  – https://pixabay.com/music/id-102694/

    • 11 min
    Emerging Trends in Image Rights and Social Media

    Emerging Trends in Image Rights and Social Media

    In this episode Florence Ogonjo is joined by Dr. Nomalanga Mashinini a senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, where she facilitates the LLM Cyberlaw course. Dr. Nomalanga is founder and host of the podcast ‘Image Rights by N Mashinini’. Florence and Nomalanga have an in-depth discussion on the foundational basics of image rights and how social media has changed how image rights is perceived both in Kenya and South Africa.

    Resources
    Legal Protections for Image Rights in Kenya
    https://cipit.strathmore.edu/legal-protections-for-image-rights-in-kenya/#:~:text=Simply%2C%20image%20rights%20are%20an,their%20signature%20or%20biometric%20data

    Understanding the Law in Upholding Image Rights: Perspectives form Around the World and Kenya
    https://cipit.strathmore.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Image-Rights-
    Report200923_compressed.pdf

    Image Rights by NMashinini
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/irbymashinini/about/

    The Image Rights Over Social Media Profile: Whose Identity is it Anyway?
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370577929_The_Image_Rights_Over_Social_Media_Profile_Whose_Identity_is_it_Anyway

    Image Rights Release Form Info-pack
    https://cipit.strathmore.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IRRF-InfoPack-2.pdf

    Music:
    Intro/Outro  – https://pixabay.com/music/id-102694/

    • 47 min
    Machine Learning in Healthcare

    Machine Learning in Healthcare

    In this exciting episode, CIPIT’s very own researcher Natasha Karanja explores the  groundbreaking impact of machine learning in revolutionising healthcare across the African continent. Join us on a journey through cutting-edge applications, from predictive diagnostics to personalised treatment plans, as we showcase how AI is enhancing medical outcomes and bridging healthcare gaps.

    Music:
    Intro/Outro  – https://pixabay.com/music/id-102694/

    • 11 min
    AI and Human Rights - Sustainable Use of AI to Promote Human Rights

    AI and Human Rights - Sustainable Use of AI to Promote Human Rights

    In this thought-provoking episode, Florence Ogonjo explores the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights. Join us as we unravel the ethical complexities, challenges, and promises that arise when cutting-edge technology meets the core tenets of our shared humanity. Through real-world examples, this episode dissects the potential of AI to both empower and infringe upon human rights. How do we safeguard against biases embedded in algorithms? Can AI be harnessed as a force for positive social change? These questions and more guide our exploration as we navigate the ethical terrain of AI deployment.

    Resources
    1. Documentary: Coded Bias
    2. Stakeholder Framework - AI in Africa: Framing AI through an African Lens
    3. Stakeholder Dashboard
    4. Recommended Reading: You Look Like a Thing and I Love You - Janel Shane
    5. CIPIT AI Tab

    Music:
    Intro/Outro  – https://pixabay.com/music/id-102694/

    • 20 min
    Is AI really an existential threat? How is the law trying to prevent this existential threat worldwide and in Africa? A generalised discussion of main Responsible AI policies & principles.

    Is AI really an existential threat? How is the law trying to prevent this existential threat worldwide and in Africa? A generalised discussion of main Responsible AI policies & principles.

    In this episode, CIPIT Researcher, Josephine Kaaniru, gives a brief overview of what Responsible AI entails. Join her on a journey that highlights the looming AI threats like bias and the dangers of AI in conflict situations, navigates the guiding principles shaping responsible AI, and imagines the contours of an African Responsible AI framework designed to meet the unique challenges and opportunities of this dynamic technological frontier.


    Music:
    Intro/Outro  – https://pixabay.com/music/id-102694/

    • 5 min

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