Recognition of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AIKS) Through Legislation: Kenyan and South African Laws as a Case

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Author(s): Witness Roya (Graduate School of Business Leadership, University of South Africa, Midrand, South Africa)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 22
Source title: Indigenous Knowledge Management in the Open Science Framework
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Josiline Chigwada (University of South Africa, South Africa)and Patrick Ngulube (University of South Africa, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0204-1.ch012

Keywords: Indigenous Studies / Information Science Reference / Knowledge Management / Library & Information Science

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The Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Act (South Africa) and the Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Act No 33 of 2016 (Kenya) were thematically analysed guided by the following research questions: What are the laws' main aims? (ii) How do the acts seek to promote preservation of African indigenous knowledge systems (AIKS)? and (iii) How can technology be leveraged to promote AIKS? The laws were found to make provisions for state regulation and demonstrate a commitment to reach out to diverse groups. Kenyan stakeholders are urged to avail copies of the law in at least a single indigenous language like Swahili which is understood across Eastern Africa. Governments, cultural organisations and businesses are urged to capacitate citizens with devices, gadgets and training on how to access and preserve AIKS electronically.

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