Defending Digital Freedoms | Promoting Privacy | Safeguarding Human Dignity
Welcome to the second edition of our 2025 Technology and Human Rights digest. This quarter, Amnesty International Kenya continued to lead bold, rights-based advocacy on digital justice, data protection, and economic fairness. From challenging retrogressive laws to empowering communities and amplifying youth voices, we’re building a digital future rooted in equity, transparency, and inclusion.
In this Issue
- Parliament drops controversial Financial Bill 2025 amendments
- Engaging the judiciary on digital labour
- Spotlight on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’s)
- Our engagements at NADPA-RADPP 2025
- Building a Culture of Privacy with CSOs
- Standing Against the KICA Amendment Bill
- Children’s Digital Rights in Focus
- Highlights from the 2025 Children’s IGF
- Our Quarter in Numbers
Parliament Drops Controversial Finance Bill Amendments
In a landmark win for economic justice, Parliament dropped dangerous clauses in the 2025 Finance Bill after Amnesty Kenya’s powerful submissions. One key victory was stopping the proposal that would have granted KRA unrestricted access to citizens’ personal data—an affront to the Constitution and the Data Protection Act.
Engaging the Judiciary on Digital Labour
We facilitated a crucial session with Employment and Labour Relations Court judges to explore the impact of digital platforms, surveillance, and algorithmic management on workers’ rights. As the future of work becomes increasingly digital, we’re ensuring no one is left behind.
What does dignity look like in the digital economy?
Spotlight on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’s)
In partnership with the Data Privacy and Governance Society of Kenya, we held a learning session demystifying Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). These are essential tools to safeguard rights when processing high-risk data.
Our engagements at NADPA-RADPP 2025
We joined African data regulators in Abuja, Nigeria to shape the future of continental data governance. Key themes included:
- Cross-border data flows and innovation
- Harmonising African data laws
- Proactive regulation of AI ecosystems
Building a Culture of Privacy with CSOs
Across six counties, we trained civil society groups on data protection compliance—empowering over 100 organisations to embrace ethical data practices. Many are now registered with the Data Protection Commissioner and actively building internal data policies.
Standing Against the KICA Amendment Bill
Appearing on major platforms like Citizen TV and Spice FM, we called out the proposed Kenya Information and Communication (Amendment) Bill 2025 as a threat to privacy, expression, and democratic oversight.
Warning: The Bill masquerades as consumer protection but enables surveillance.
Children’s Digital Rights in Focus
With 5Rights Foundation, we submitted recommendations to strengthen protections in the ODPC’s draft on processing children’s data. Our proposals advocate for child-led rights, corporate responsibility, and safeguards by design.
Highlights from the 2025 Children’s IGF
In Tharaka Nithi, children imagined safer, empowering digital spaces at the Children’s Internet Governance Forum. Through interactive policy sessions, they called for online safety, consent, and inclusion.
Our Quarter in Numbers
4+ policy briefs on digital rights
10+ counties reached
10+ data workshops and conferences
100+ civil society groups trained
1,000+ people directly engaged