Knowledge Centre - Data Governance Africa

5 December, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Data Protection, Determinations, ODPC (KE)

Cross-Border Enforcement Strengthens as ODPC Rules in Aaditi Rajput v DTB Kenya and DTB Uganda

Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued a landmark final determination in the case of Aaditi Rajput...

12 November, 2025
Ian Olwana
ODPC (KE), Data Governance, Data Protection, News

Beyond ‘Legitimate Interest’: Why Liquid Telecom’s Data Defense Failed Under Kenyan Law

In a significant ruling by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), Liquid Telecommunications Kenya Ltd. was held liable...

2 November, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Data Protection, ODPC (KE)

Safaricom, M-Tiba, and the Data Breach Allegations: What the Facts Reveal About Data Governance in Kenya

In late October 2025, Kenya’s data privacy landscape was thrust into the spotlight after a hacker group known as Kazu...

17 October, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Data Protection, NDPC (NG)

Nigeria’s Data Protection Law Translated into Major Local Languages: NDPC Deepens Grassroots Privacy Awareness

In a major step toward inclusivity and citizen awareness, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr....

15 September, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Data Protection, Determinations, ODPC (KE)

No More Secret Files: ODPC Puts Employers on Notice

Imagine this: You ace every stage of a recruitment process. Then, suddenly, the offer is yanked away. The reason? A...

12 September, 2025
Ian Olwana
Expert Dialogue, Data Governance, Data Protection, ODPC (KE)

Webinar Summary: Data Processing & Data Sharing Agreements

Host: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), KenyaCo-organizer: Data Privacy and Governance Society of Kenya (DPGSK)Facilitator: Mr. Mina Miano,...

8 September, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Data Protection, ODPC (KE)

High Court Overturns ODPC Ruling in Landmark Data Retention Case

The High Court in Nairobi has overturned a decision by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in a...

3 September, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Cyber Security, Data Protection, PDPO

Uganda Launches “Beera Ku Guard” Campaign to Boost Cybersecurity Awareness

Uganda Launches “Beera Ku Guard” Campaign to Boost Cybersecurity Kampala, Uganda – The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (NITA-U) has...

2 September, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Data Protection, ODPC (KE)

Kenya High Court Affirms ODPC’s Mandate: A Win for Data Protection Enforcement

In a landmark judgment in Harry Arunda v Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), the High Court has affirmed...

25 August, 2025
Ian Olwana
News, Data Protection, NDPC (NG)

You have 21 Days to Prove Compliance: NDPC Launches Sector-Wide Data Protection Probe

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has set the stage for one of the most sweeping enforcement actions since the...