High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has today suspended the coming into force of 26 sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018. In a petition successfully filed by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), the Judge granted the request to give conservatory orders to stop the specific sections from coming into effect. The Act […]
View Post Chacha Mwita, Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes ActThe Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) wishes to register its concern at the public notice on requirements for filming in Kenya and penalties for non-compliance as issued by the Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB). On Social Media platforms, the Board and the CEO Dr. Ezekiel Mutua have affirmed that “Any film made in Kenya […]
View PostThe Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) is alarmed by the blatant disregard of the law in respect to media freedoms and freedom of expression in the country by the Kenyan Government. In moves that return the country to its dark past, the Government is enhancing regressive practices that infringe on fundamental rights of Kenyans. Allegations […]
View PostWe are hosting 3 Digital Security workshops in Nakuru, Mombasa and Nairobi on Saturday 5th August, in preparation for the elections. Among the topics that attendees will be trained on will be the use of tools to circumvent a situation where there is a partial or complete Internet shutdown. The workshops are sponsored by Access […]
View PostThe proposed the Film, Stage Plays and Publications Bill 2016 by the Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) has serious implications and affects industries such as film, publishing, advertising, theatre, gaming, and online businesses. It also undermines freedom of expression, freedom of the media and, most importantly, the bill will stifle creativity. Organizations such as the Kenya Union of […]
View Post Clifford Machoka, Dr. Njoki Ngumi, Film, Film Bill Kenya, George Gachara, HEVA Fund, Kenya Actors Guild, Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), KFCB, Kwani Trust, Mwende Ngao, Nation Media Group, NMG, Producers Guild of Kenya, Shitemi Khamadi, Stage Plays and Publications Bill 2016, Wanuri KahiuWe presented the memorandum below regarding The Cyber Security and Protection Bill 20l6 to the Senate committee on Information and Technology that is chaired by Hon. Mutahi Kagwe. The Senate committee had published an advertisement in newspapers announcing public participation for the bill on October 19th. Memorandum by BAKE regarding The Cyber Security and Protection Bill, […]
View PostThe winners of the Kenyan Blog Awards 2016 (BAKE Awards) were announced at a gala event that took place on Saturday 14th May 2016 at Radisson Blu Nairobi. The BAKE Awards 2016 journey started on January 8th 2016 with the launch of the awards plus the opening of the submission where Kenyan blogs could be […]
View Post BAKE Awards, BAKE Awards winners 2016, BAKEAwards 2016, Kenyan Blog Awards, Kenyan Blog Awards 2016The continuous and sustained efforts to blame bloggers for the financial turmoil at Chase Bank cannot continue unabated. A statement from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) blamed bloggers stating “Chase Bank Limited experienced liquidity difficulties, following inaccurate social media reports and the stepping aside of two of its directors.” Nothing can be further from […]
View Post Chase BankDear Story Zangu, I apologize that this reply took a while. It is unfortunate that as a BAKE member, you feel that you are not being heard. If this has been prompted by any communication failure on our part, we hope to work harder and change that. There are valid questions in your article and […]
View Post AGM, Annual General Meeting, Kenyan Blog Awards, Kenyan Blog Awards 2016, Nominations, SubmissionsWe are now at the most exciting bit of this year’s Kenyan Blog Awards; the announcement of the nominees and the launch of the voting phase. This follows a grueling exercise, by judges, who sifted through a whopping 4,899 blog submissions that were received. The judges who were tasked with selecting the best 5 blogs […]
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