Analysts say several factors have fuelled the growth of digital piracy, including high-speed internet and the post-pandemic surge in online streaming.
By
Dennis Musau
Technology Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Two decades ago, piracy meant buying a bootleg DVD from a vendor or copying music onto a blank CD. Today, the illicit business has largely disappeared from the streets and moved online.
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Kenya’s financial sector offers a compelling example. As mobile banking, digital lending, and online payments continue to expand,…
Sports rights holders and service providers are estimated to lose roughly $28 billion a year in revenue because of piracy.
