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More newsCracking the whip: Implications of the recent imposition of penalties by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in Kenya
On 26 September 2023, the Office of the Kenyan Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) issued a press release (2023 ODPC press release) indicating that it had imposed penalties on a number of data controllers for the infringement of the privacy rights of data subjects and non-compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (DPA).
Women in the tech industry
Simone Dickson, Consultant in the Corporate & Commercial practice, appeared on eNCA to discuss women in the tech industry.
The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Streamlining processes
Kenya is a vibrant nation and economy in East Africa, and has long been the home of diverse cultures, attracting immigrants from around the world. The country’s immigration laws and regulations manage the entry, stay and exit of individuals in the country. These laws govern various aspects of immigration, including visas, work permits, citizenship and refugee protection. The country’s main legislation on immigration is the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act 12 of 2011 (Act) and the regulations thereunder, which provide for matters relating to citizenship, issuance of travel documents, immigration and connectedpurposes.