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Open Government Licence Kenya v1.0

All content published on GOV.KE is available under this licence unless otherwise stated.

The Open Government Licence Kenya (OGLK) v1.0 is compatible with the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence. If you are using GOV.KE content alongside CC BY 4.0 material, you may use the OGLK to cover all content.

You are free to:

  • ✓Copy, publish, distribute and transmit the information. You may share the content in any format — digital or printed.
  • ✓Adapt the information. You may remix, transform, and build upon the content for any lawful purpose, including commercial use.
  • ✓Exploit the information commercially. You may combine GOV.KE content with other information or include it in your own products and applications.

You must, where you do any of the above:

  • !Acknowledge the source. Include the following attribution: "Contains public sector information from the Government of Kenya, available under the Open Government Licence Kenya v1.0."
  • !Provide a link to this licence. Where technically possible, include a hyperlink to: https://gov.ke/open-government-licence
  • !Not suggest endorsement. Do not imply that the Government of Kenya endorses you or your use of the information.

Exemptions

This licence does not cover:

  • Personal data within government information — governed by the Data Protection Act 2019
  • Information that has not been published under this licence, which will be clearly marked
  • Third-party intellectual property rights, including trademarks
  • Kenya Coat of Arms, Royal Coat of Arms, or official emblems
  • Military insignia and medals
  • Identity document designs and security features

No warranty

The information is licensed 'as is' and the Government of Kenya excludes all representations, warranties, obligations and liabilities in relation to the information to the maximum extent permitted by law. The Government of Kenya is not liable for any errors or omissions in the information and shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage of any kind caused by its use. The Government of Kenya does not guarantee the continued supply of the information.

Governing law

This licence is governed by the laws of Kenya. Any dispute arising under this licence shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya.

Definitions

Information
Information protected by copyright or database right (whether presented in paper or electronic form) that has been published on GOV.KE under this licence.
Licensor
The Government of Kenya, represented by the ICT Authority of Kenya.
Use
The act of reproducing, publishing, distributing, transmitting, adapting or exploiting the information in any medium or format.
You
The natural or legal person, or body of persons corporate or incorporate, acquiring rights under this licence.

Questions about this licence? Contact GOV.KE or email opendata@gov.ke.

This licence is modelled on the UK Open Government Licence v3.0 and adapted for Kenyan law and the Data Protection Act 2019.