$34m to tackle crime in Kenya

Techpoint Africa Podcast

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Show Notes

This week has been an eventful one for the African tech ecosystem; from possible policies to CSI Miami-like moves, we had quite a bit to discuss on today's Techpoint Africa Podcast.

1:28 - Lagos government to adopt Startup Bill

13:11 - NITDA's code of practice for online platforms

23:08 - Kenya launches $34.1m forensic lab

Useful links

Lagos to adopt Nigeria Startup Bill at state level 
Startup Acts: Can the decade’s sexiest law save Nigeria’s thriving but uncertain startup ecosystem?
Everything you need to know about Nigeria’s Social Media Bill and what you can do about it
Nigerian broadcasting agency seeks to regulate exclusive/original local content on Netflix, iROKOtv, PayTV
Uhuru Kenyatta launches forensic lab, ends two decade wait for change

This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo and edited by Múyìwá Mátùlúkò

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