Is Kenya radically changing how it handles regulatory decisions and enforcement action in the ICT and media space? In recent months, industry players have raised questions on the actions taken by the ICT Ministry officials, the regulator (Communications Authority of Kenya) and the taxman (Kenya Revenue Authority).
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Digital Public Goods, Dx, East Africa, MERL, Social Impact
Competition Law within the Telecommunications Sector in South Sudan
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Sep
Sep
This week we explore the current status and the potential role of competition law in South Sudan and how it relates to the telecoms sector. While taking note of the absence of a national competition law and agency, we demonstrate the role of Regional Competition Regimes (RCR) such as the East African Community Competition Authority […]
Digital Public Goods, Dx, East Africa, MERL, Social Impact
Telecomms Licensing, Interconnection and Universal Service in South Sudan
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Aug
Aug
This week we explore the approach used in South Sudan for telecommunications licensing, interconnection, access agreements between service providers and universal service obligations. We also take a glance at the country’s consumer protection regulation and practice. The licensing regime in South Sudan is anchored in the broad guidelines of the National Communications Licensing Regulations 2016 […]
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Jul
Jul
The Republic of South Sudan celebrated 12 years years of independence on 9th July 2023. This young fertile, mineral rich nation has the potential to rapidly achieve national development goals through agriculture, manufacturing and digital transformation. Digital transformation of South Sudan would spur growth in other sectors through data management, digital infrastructure, applications, cross cutting, […]
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Oct
Oct
This past week, we wondered whether Batswana would watch BTV on Free to Air Decoders instead of DSTV if BTV decide to stop sending its signal to DSTV. I will tell you why. During the discussions, I realised ‘I like things’ (o rata dilo) just like many Batswana so I understand why they watch TV […]
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Mar
Mar
First published on SimplySecure Digital infrastructure is the foundational free and open-source code that underpins much of the software we use every day. Whether you are a funder interested in starting to support digital infrastructure, curious about refining your approach to funding open source projects, or looking to better connect with your grantees, this toolkit […]
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Jul
Jul
KBC Interview on Digital Identity during an episode of the #TakeonTech show
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Nov
Nov
Wainaina Mungai, President of ISOC Kenya Chapter speaking during a BBC Interview on Internet Broadband and Economic Progress
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Sep
Sep
Wainaina Mungai, President of ISOC Kenya Chapter speaking during a BBC Interview on Internet Broadband and Economic Progress
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Mar
Mar
KBC Interview on Child Online Safety during an episode of the #TakeonTech show
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