47 h. ago Govt assures public on data privacy in new USD1.6bn health deal

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Kenya has moved to ease growing public concern over data privacy following the signing of a new Health Cooperation Framework and Data Sharing Agreement with the United States, assuring citizens that their personal health information remains fully protected under Kenyan law. In a statement issued in Washington, D.C., Health Cabinet […] The post Govt assures public on data privacy in new USD1.6bn health deal appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Government Block on Live Broadcasts Overturned by High Court Ruling

The High Court has struck down a government directive that sought to block live broadcasting of the June 25 demonstrations, ruling it unconstitutional and unlawful. Justice John Chigiti delivered the judgment on Thursday, quashing the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) order and barring any state agency from enforcing it. The Katiba Institute brought the case in collaboration with the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), following police raids on transmission sites of Citizen TV, NTV, and KTN that led to unlawful suspension of their free-to-air services. The CA had warned broadcasters that ignoring the directive could result in regulatory sanctions, including The post Government Block on Live Broadcasts Overturned by High Court Ruling appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago MCK refers rogue digital platforms to CA for deregistration over misinformation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 – The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has referred non-accredited digital platforms and anonymous online accounts flagged for misinformation to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for investigation. MCK said CA will, if necessary, deregister the platform cited for persistent violations involving misinformation, manipulated content and impersonation of legitimate news outlets. […] The post MCK refers rogue digital platforms to CA for deregistration over misinformation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Kenyans Can Register New SIM Cards Without Biometric Data, CA Confirms

The government has said Kenyans will not be required to provide biometric data when registering new mobile phone lines, ending recent fears that new SIM card regulations would require invasive personal information. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) said on Tuesday that it hasn’t issued any directives mandating the collection of biometric data for new SIM registrations. “The CA has noted concerns regarding the collection of biometric data during registration of new mobile phone lines as provided for in the revised SIM card regulations. The concerns are unfounded,” a statement by the CA reads. “We wish to clarify that CA The post Kenyans Can Register New SIM Cards Without Biometric Data, CA Confirms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Kenya’s Communications Authority Clarifies New SIM Rules Amid Public Concern

Kenya’s Communications Authority Clarifies New SIM Rules Amid Public Concern  TechAfrica News

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2 w. ago No DNA for SIM cards: Kenya’s ICT regulator clarifies new rules

No DNA for SIM cards: Kenya’s ICT regulator clarifies new rules  TechCabal

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2 w. ago CA denies ordering collection of biometric data for mobile subscribers

The Communications Authority of Kenya has denied reports that new SIM card regulations require mobile operators to collect biometric data, clarifying that the rules focus on enhancing security and protecting subscribers from fraud.

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2 w. ago Ruto Defends Kenya’s Labour Migration Policy Amid Abuse Concerns Abroad

President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s labour migration policy, highlighting its role in creating jobs for Kenyan workers and driving economic growth, even as public concern over worker abuse abroad intensifies. Speaking on Monday, November 17, at the opening of the 14th International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges (IARMJ) World Conference in Nairobi, Ruto outlined the government’s efforts to expand bilateral labour agreements and open more employment opportunities overseas. He highlighted recent deals with Germany and Austria and ongoing negotiations with Qatar as examples of Kenya’s push for “positive, orderly migration.” Ruto revealed that in the past two years, The post Ruto Defends Kenya’s Labour Migration Policy Amid Abuse Concerns Abroad appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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