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Enhancing data protection in Kenya: evaluating the ambiguities in data retention policies and their impact on privacy and security
(Strathmore University, 2025) Wachira, G. R. N.
The President signed into law the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 on 8th November 2019. The Data Protection Act is an answer that aimed at ensuring Kenyans were empowered with enforceable privacy rights over their personal information, while providing clear guidelines for private and public institutions to handle their users’ data with care, due to the increased call for protection of both personal and private information, which may be readily and easily accessible in this digital era.
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Kenya’s Data Protection Act and its jurisdictional reach: governing cross-border data transfers
(Strathmore University, 2025) Mureithi, R. I. N.
This dissertation examines the jurisdictional reach of Kenya’s DPA in regulating cross border transfers, focusing on its extraterritorial enforcement and compliance. The study evaluates whether the DPA adequately addresses the risks and challenges posed by international data transfers, emphasizing its role in safeguarding the right to privacy. The dissertation also takes a step at critically assessing the Data Protection Act's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Furthermore, the study outlines Kenya’s current legal framework. Evidence of gaps in enforcement and compliance is presented, alongside risks associated with inadequate regulation of cross-border data transfers. The findings underscore the need for policy and legal reforms to enhance the DPA's efficacy. This research offering insights into enhancing the DPA’s jurisdictional reach and fostering data privacy in a globalized digital environment.
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Integrating Kenya’s visa policy shift with its counterterrorism measures; enhancing border security framework on the Kenya - Somalia border
(Strathmore University, 2025) Gitau, L. W.
With the introduction of a new digital platform for tourist authentication, there seems to be a disregard to the country’s possible exposure to insecurity, given Kenya’s history of terrorist attacks. The study seeks to infer the impact of Kenya’s transition to an open visa policy on national security, with a specific focus on its insufficient integration with counterterrorism measures. The analysis focuses on synchronising the existing counterterrorism policies with the open visa policy in order to enhance the functionality of the visa as a line of defence against terrorism. This study addresses gaps within current national frameworks in effectively mitigating foreign threats so as to amplify security measures and counter potential threats while facilitating the free movement of people under Kenya’s new open visa status
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The Feasibility of the implementation of the Twin-Peaks model of financial regulation in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2025) Mutuma, M. K.
This study investigated the inefficiencies of Kenya’s fragmented sectoral financial regulatory system and its vulnerability to systemic collapse, hypothesizing that adopting the Twin-Peaks model, which features two specialized regulators, could enhance stability and consumer protection. The sectoral model, where regulators oversee specific institutions regardless of industry, suffers from overlap and confusion, undermining its effectiveness amid potential economic crises. The research explored whether the Twin-Peaks model could address these flaws by examining its application elsewhere. Key research questions included: how does Kenya’s sectoral model impact financial stability; what benefits has the Twin-Peaks model delivered in other jurisdictions with a similar financial sector history; and is transitioning to this model feasible for Kenya? Data was collected by applying the doctrinal legal research method in the performance of a comparative analysis; reviewing the Twin-Peaks model’s implementation in a similar jurisdiction, alongside Kenya’s financial performance metrics and regulatory reports. Findings revealed that the sectoral model’s inefficiencies heighten risks of instability, while the Twin-Peaks model, with its streamlined dual-regulator structure, fosters transparency, competition, and resilience, as evidenced in the selected jurisdiction. The study recommends Kenya adopt the Twin-Peaks model to eliminate regulatory overlap, strengthen oversight, and safeguard against economic shocks. A phased transition, supported by stakeholder collaboration and capacity building, is advised to ensure successful implementation.
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Overcoming hurdles to electronic conveyancing in Kenya: an in-depth analysis of Kenya’s National Land Information Management System, 'The Ardhi-Sasa System’
(Strathmore University, 2025) Macharia, E. K.
The Ministry of Lands in Kenya faces significant challenges in adopting electronic conveyancing (econveyancing) under the National Land Information Management System (NLIMS), commonly known as Ardhisasa. Despite efforts to digitize land records and streamline conveyancing, the transition from manual, paper-based systems to digital platforms have been slow and uneven. This has resulted in service delivery inefficiencies, operational setbacks, and continued reliance on traditional methods, particularly in counties outside Nairobi. The failure to fully realize the benefits of e-conveyancing raises critical questions about the root causes of this implementation gap and the specific constraints impeding the successful adoption of electronic conveyancing practices in Kenya. This study examines the legal and institutional framework governing e-conveyancing in Kenya to identify the key barriers hindering its full implementation. It explores technical limitations, administrative inefficiencies, regional disparities, and stakeholder resistance, assessing whether the current legislative and policy environment adequately supports digital land transactions. Additionally, it evaluates the project management and organizational structure of NLIMS to determine whether the Ministry of Lands and affiliated institutions possess the necessary resources, leadership, and capacity to sustain digital conveyancing. By addressing these challenges, this research proposes practical recommendations to enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and reliability of electronic land administration in Kenya. The findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of the reforms needed to ensure the successful and equitable implementation of e-conveyancing across all regions.