The Friendly Troll

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The Friendly Troll is a podcast with observations of the global tech industry from the perspective of the Global South. Our trolling is meant to enlighten listeners and explore interesting topics from a new point of view. The podcast is produced by CIPIT, the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Zambia
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026

In this episode of The Friendly Troll Podcast, host Josephine Kaaniru is joined by Irene Makau to explore the governance of Digital ID systems and government digital services in Zambia. Drawing from CIPIT’s latest publication “Report on the Study of Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Kenya and Zambia” they discuss the legal and institutional frameworks that underpin these systems, identify key implementation gaps, and reflect on what’s needed to promote rights-respecting governance with a focus on Zambia.Resources:A Report on the Study of Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Kenya and ZambiaSummary of the reportMapping of Data Protection Laws in AfricaAdvancing the Governance of Data for Development in Zambia Virtual WorkshopDon’t forget to subscribe for more episodes!Music: Intro/Outro – https://pixabay.com/music/id-102694/