News - Data Governance Africa

14 July, 2026
Ian Olwana
Data Protection, Cyber Security, Data Governance, News

EAC Approves Regional Framework for Trusted Cross-Border Data Flows: A Defining Moment for East Africa’s Digital Economy

The East African Community (EAC) has taken a significant step towards building a more integrated and trusted digital economy following...

26 March, 2026
Ian Olwana
News, Data Protection, Determinations, PDPO

Uganda’s PDPO Holds Meta and WhatsApp Accountable in Landmark Digital Sovereignty Ruling

On February 20, 2026, Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) issued a landmark ruling that could reshape how multinational tech...

26 March, 2026
Ian Olwana
News, Data Governance, Data Protection

LinkedIn Verification and Your Biometric Data: What You’re Really Handing Over

In today’s digital world, trust often comes with a blue checkmark. LinkedIn’s identity verification feature promises exactly that: a quick...

26 March, 2026
Ian Olwana
News, Artificial Inteligence, Data Governance, Technology

Kenya’s AI Policy Is Really a Data Governance Story

Kenya’s emerging artificial intelligence policy is being framed as a technology and innovation strategy. But beneath the surface, it is...

24 March, 2026
Mathews Ochanda
Determinations, Data Protection, News, ODPC (KE)

BRANDON AND ASSOCIATES ADVOCATE VS TRUEHOST CLOUD

Brandon and Associates Advocate vs TrueHost Cloud | ODPC Determination 1. Introduction The case is in respect to the complainant,...

16 March, 2026
Ian Olwana
News, Artificial Inteligence, Data Governance, Technology

Kenya’s Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Progress, Gaps, and the Road Ahead

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. It is already embedded in recruitment platforms, financial services, healthcare diagnostics, media...

10 February, 2026
Ian Olwana
News, Artificial Inteligence

Inside Zimbabwe’s AI Strategy: Governance, Innovation, and the Race for Digital Competitiveness

Zimbabwe has taken a decisive step toward digital transformation with the approval of its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2026–2030), a...

10 February, 2026
Ian Olwana
News, Cyber Security, Technology

Google Phasing Out Gmailify and POP Email Fetching: What It Means for Users

Google has announced major changes to how Gmail interacts with third-party email accounts such as Outlook, Yahoo, and iCloud. The...

10 February, 2026
Ian Olwana
News, Data Governance

Digital Sovereignty: Why the European Union Is Shifting From Regulator to Technology Builder

For over a decade, the European Union (EU) has been widely recognized as the world’s regulatory superpower. Through landmark frameworks...

9 February, 2026
Ian Olwana
News, Artificial Inteligence, Data Governance, Data Protection, Technology

Kenyan Activists Seek Court Oversight on High-Risk AI Deployment

In early February 2026, Kenyan civil society actors moved to court in a landmark effort to subject the deployment of...