Welcome to TechOver Africa with Wangari Njathi. One woman’s take on the Story of the Rising Digital Economy in Africa. We talk with the expert guests on all things tech. Is the technological uptake in Africa all good, all bad, or in between. Join me as I examine, interrogate, analyze and make sense of policies that guard our interests. Disruption can be messy, where will we be when the dust settles?
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Welcome to TechOver Africa with Wangari Njathi. One woman’s take on the Story of the Rising Digital Economy in Africa. We talk with the expert guests on all things tech. Is the technological uptake in Africa all good, all bad, or in between. Join me as I examine, interrogate, analyze and make sense of policies that guard our interests. Disruption can be messy, where will we be when the dust settles?
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October 17, 2023
The Digital Service Tax Controversy in Kenya - Part Two
<p>Join us as we complete this two-part series on the DST.</p><ul><li>Wangari criticizes the Kenyan government's digital economy blueprint due to a lack of a legal framework to achieve the set objectives. This discrepancy is contributing to corruption and politicization in the digital economy.</li><li>Despite Kenya being one of the first African countries to propose a smart city, it hasn't been realized due to these issues.</li><li>Wangari draws parallels between the current situation and historical colonialism, suggesting that the government perpetuates a digital colonial apparatus.</li><li>The conversation shifts to the impact of the digital service tax controversy on the creative economy in Kenya.</li><li>Anto Neosoul criticizes the lack of governmental understanding of digitization and the creative industries, citing a lack of proactive action and an overreliance on reactive measures.</li><li>Anto emphasizes the need for representation within the creative industry to effectively engage with the government and protect the interests of content creators.</li><li>From a legal perspective, Teddy anticipates increased tax evasion and avoidance due to the digital service tax. He urges a review of the governing laws and policies.</li><li>Rama discusses the financial implications of the digital service tax. He predicts that the tax will push the creative industry to seek alternatives for lowering their tax obligations, potentially driving them offshore or underground.</li><li>Rama mentions a recently formed creators' union but doubts its effectiveness if it doesn't guarantee financial and policy independence.</li><li>The panel concludes, praising the importance of such discussions and expressing the desire to continue them.</li></ul><p><br></p>
September 7, 2023
The Digital Service Tax Controversy in Kenya - Part One
<ul><li>Host: Wangari Njathi, Ph.D.</li><li>Guests: Anthony "Anto Neosoul" Mwangi, a digital content creator, Ramah Nyang, a business journalist, and Teddy Ochieng, a tax expert and advocate of the high court.</li></ul><p>Key points from the episode:</p><ul><li>The episode focuses on Kenya's digital service tax controversy.</li><li>This episode is part one of two on the subject.</li><li>A detailed discussion about the rise of the digital economy and creative sector in Kenya.</li><li>The panelists discuss how the government's taxation policy is affecting content creators in the country.</li><li>Anthony Mwangi, popularly known as Anto Neosoul, talks about his experience as a digital content creator and shares concerns about what he sees as a potential double taxation issue.</li><li>Ramah Nyang, a business journalist, provides the broader financial and economic perspective behind the tax, talking about the government's increased spending and how this has led to a higher debt burden and, subsequently higher taxes.</li><li>A tax expert, Teddy Ochieng explains the specifics of the finance bill 2023, which increased the digital service tax from 1.5% in 2021 to 3%.</li><li>The guests argue that there is a disconnect between the government and the people it serves, especially in the area of digital content creation.</li><li>The discussion underlines a general sentiment of frustration towards the taxation of digital content creators and a call for more transparency and understanding from the government.</li></ul>
March 15, 2022
Digital Inclusion
Continuing in the digital economy series today we talk about digital inclusion. What is it? Is it critical for Africa? We are joined by guests Nicholas and Samantha to discuss the digital inclusion report from the World Benchmarking Alliance.
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