May 2010 - KICTANet

Must Read - Measuring Competitive Pressure
by Edith Adera 05 May '10

05 May '10

Listers, The attached short paper draws on current data providing a comparison of the competitiveness of various markets across a number of African countries, Kenya is included - the research work is funded by IDRC. I hope it will add to the flavour of our current debate drawing on empirical evidence. Your reactions are welcome. Edith _________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specilaist International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international +254- 20- 2713160 ext 3406 or +1-613-696-3406 | eadera(a)idrc.or.ke<mailto:+1-613-696-3406eadera@idrc.or.ke> | www.idrc.ca<http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca<http://www.crdi.ca/>

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RE :Mobile industry
by Pius Walela 05 May '10

05 May '10

Following recent developments its suffice for policy makers to examine other relevant markets. India would be a good start: http://mobilenewsindia.blogspot.com/ Regards Pius W Walela Research Programs Adminstrator Faculty of Information Technology Strathmore University Tel : +254 -020- 606155 Ext 2320 Web : www.strathmore.edu/fit Email : pwalela(a)strathmore.edu ...................................................................................... "Only the human mind constrains itself" Unquote ........................................................................ ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. …………………………………………………………………. Website: www.strathmore.edu

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Re: [kictanet] universal sevice, access fund in tanzania, rwanda, burundi?
by Michael Ouma 05 May '10

05 May '10

Hi Wairigia: thanks for your response. is it possible to share the info you've from the two countries please? i'll really appreciate. regards.l Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson --- On Tue, 5/4/10, warigia bowman <warigia(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: warigia bowman <warigia(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] universal sevice, access fund in tanzania, rwanda, burundi? To: "Michael Ouma" <benomnta(a)yahoo.com> Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 1:13 PM yes please. I am up to date on tanzania and rwanda, although information is hard to extract from both countries. wmb On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 3:15 AM, Michael Ouma <benomnta(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Hi all: does anyone know the progress of: - implementation of universal access/service fund (USF) in the above EAC member countries - whether ICT regulatory bodies in those countries also set the levy at 1 per cent of the telecoms operators' gross revenue - and how the implementation of the fund in those countries has improved access to telecoms services and internet connctivity? -and state/progress of kenya's USF? i'll really appreciate. Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: warigia(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/warigia%40gmail.com -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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State of Web Application Security
by Evans Kahuthu 04 May '10

04 May '10

Imperva and WhiteHat Security sponsored the Ponemon Institute in a survey designed to better understand the risk of insecure web sites and how organizations’ address internal and external threats. This study, which surveyed 638 IT and IT security practitioners, revealed that many organizations fail to provide sufficient resources to secure and protect web applications important to their operations. This is a particularly alarming finding, given the web application layer is the number one attack target of hackers. As revealed in this study, web sites are at risk for the reasons outlined. Please see the attached report Evans

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Fw: universal sevice, access fund in tanzania, rwanda, burundi?
by Michael Ouma 04 May '10

04 May '10

Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson --- On Tue, 5/4/10, Michael Ouma <benomnta(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > From: Michael Ouma <benomnta(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: universal sevice, access fund in tanzania, rwanda, burundi? > To: "Kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 1:15 AM > Hi all: > > does anyone know the progress of: > > - implementation of universal access/service fund (USF) in > the above EAC member countries > > - whether ICT regulatory bodies in those countries also set > the levy at 1 per cent of the telecoms operators' gross > revenue > > - and how the implementation of the fund in those countries > has improved access to telecoms services and internet > connctivity? > > -and state/progress of kenya's USF? > > i'll really appreciate. > > Michael Ouma > Journalist > Kenya > Tel:+254-725-537823 > > > "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where > there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson > > > >

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universal sevice, access fund in tanzania, rwanda, burundi?
by Michael Ouma 04 May '10

04 May '10

Hi all: does anyone know the progress of: - implementation of universal access/service fund (USF) in the above EAC member countries - whether ICT regulatory bodies in those countries also set the levy at 1 per cent of the telecoms operators' gross revenue - and how the implementation of the fund in those countries has improved access to telecoms services and internet connctivity? -and state/progress of kenya's USF? i'll really appreciate. Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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stop mails from going to my CIO email
by ALEX OWITI 04 May '10

04 May '10

Dear Odhiambo, Kindly deactive emails going to my CIO email(alex.owiti(a)cio.co.ke) since i'm using another e-mail in the mail list. Thanks. Alex

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Mobile Number Portability
by Jevans Nyabiage 04 May '10

04 May '10

Hi All, Looking at countries that have tried to unveil the Mobile Number Portability, it seems no impact has been felt in most of them including developed ones. Is Kenya any different? Do Kenyans really need MNP? Who will it benefit? Will it ever work as subscribers will be required to pay Sh1,000 to switch to another network. Jevans DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Nation Media Group. �To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone.�

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Kenya looses Pan Africa University
by robert yawe 03 May '10

03 May '10

Hi, Why is it that the other east african countries seem to be having some phobia of Kenya, last week we lost the application to host a Pan African University yet Kenya was the only contender. How is the region supposed to work towards unification when some of the partners have some unfounded fears? As we say "asante ya punda . . ." http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/Kenya%20loses%20bid%2… Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Re: [kictanet] [Security Forum] Call for Proposals- 2nd Annual Information Communication Technology & Network Security Conference (Secure ICT 2010)
by Gichuki John Chuksjonia 03 May '10

03 May '10

Hope this becomes as successful as the last one. Good work Evans On 4/28/10, Evans Kahuthu <ifani.kinos(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Listers, > > The 2nd Annual Information Communication Technology & Network Security > Conference (Secure ICT 2010) will be held on Sept 8-9, 2010 at the PanAfric > Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. > > Secure ICT 2010 is a "must attend" event for those tasked with protecting > personal or confidential information in a rapidly changing technological > environment. The security of ICT infrastructure is of critical importance. > > This year's conference sessions address new and continuing threats to > information security as well as responses to the increasing risk of security > breaches and data exfiltration, identity theft, cyber terrorism and more. > The conference will provide information security professionals and managers > with the most up-to-date information, tools, trends, legislation, and > strategies for addressing information security issues. Plan to meet with > your colleagues from around the region, the nation and the world in Nairobi > to learn from recognized experts at Secure ICT 2010. > > Conference participants are invited to submit proposals for the conference > presentation. > > For more information about the conference, visit http://secureict.co.ke/, To > submit a proposal visit http://secureict.co.ke/proposals.aspx > > > Evans > -- -- Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester infosigmer(a)inbox.com {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ http://nspkenya.blogspot.com/ http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/

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