July 2010 - KICTANet

Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 6 of 8 Theme:E-Crime, Online Privacy & Data Security.
by Judy Okite 13 Jul '10

13 Jul '10

Good Morning, I hope that we all, had a restful weekend! unless you were @ the campaign trails :-) To the FIFA world cup2010 winners,SPAIN, CONGRATULATIONS!! To the rest, lets keep an eye on 2014…yet another chance to better our skills J As we continue with our discussions, your comments and contributions to the former threads are welcome, just respond to the correct subject/title. The next two days (Monday & Tuesday) we will be discussing: a) a) e-crime- Definition: E-crime is where a computer or other electronic communications device (eg mobile phone) is used to commit an offence. Looking at this definition, the question on top of my head, is how many transactions do we do through our mobile phones, in Kenya. a) MPESA, ZAP- transfer of money To my knowledge (I stand to be corrected) MPESA /ZAP still rides under the umbrella of Telecommunication, banking and IT. Lately, you can pay your electricity bill, water bill etc…through this medium. Their usage has increased and we have branded it innovation, creativity, but are we being oblivious of the implications? Where or who do you approach in loss of your money? KPLC or Safaricom/Zain?etc and many other services that we are paying for using MPESA/ZAP b) b) E-voting Definition: is an election system that allows a voter to record his or her secure and secret ballot electronically. Currently we have a pilot project on e-voting that will first be tested, during the referendum on 4th August 2010.there are at least 1.5 million new voters in the 18 EVR pilot constituencies. more info: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000007579&cid=4&ttl=Kenya… In the recent days, we have experienced instances of ‘computer error’ within the Ministry of Finance and Education, what happens when the same happens with the IIEC? What do we have in place as a country, to ensure that this does not happen and if it does, does IIEC have the technical know-how? and as Kenyans, are we assured that such a case will have ‘e-evidence’ on how and when and where the ‘computer error’ took place? I hope that these two are bound to see our inboxes full as it touches on each and every one of us. Your thoughts, corrections, inputs, queries, reactions are welcome! Kind Regards, -- “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan

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FW: THE ECONOMIST: This Time, Kenya Might Be On Top of This List...
by Edith Adera 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

See The Economist article - Kenya tops the list of the most expensive politicians!!! what a shame with the level of poverty in the country! Edith ________________________________ FYI [cid:image001.gif@01CB1F49.A93B98C0] Politicians' Salaries Leaders of the fee world How much a country's leader is paid compared to GDP per person Jul 5th 2010 ON MONDAY July 5th Raila Odinga, Kenya's prime minister, rejected the pay increase he was awarded by the country's parliament last week. MPs had granted Mr Odinga a rise to nearly $430,000 a year, while giving themselves a 25% increase to $161,000. This boost would place Mr Odinga among the highest-paid political leaders in the world. More worryingly, his salary would be some 240 times greater than the country's GDP per person (measured on a purchasing-power parity basis). Lee Hsien Loong, the prime minister of Singapore, tops our list of selected leaders' salaries. He is paid more than 40 times the city-state’s GDP per person. At the other end of the scale, Manmohan Singh, the prime minister of India, reaffirms his reputation for saintliness by taking a modest sum from Indian taxpayers. [cid:image002.jpg@01CB1F49.A93B98C0]

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Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 5 of 8 Theme : Critical Internet Resources- Continuation
by Judy Okite 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

Greetings All, Thank you, for all your inputs to the previous threads. Feel free to post your belated remarks on the previous themes, by clicking on the correct subject/title. Today, we continue to discuss Critical Internet Resources, 1. DNSSEC 2. IPV6- the regulatory angle, Yesterday,on Regulation McTim,said and I quote “I am of the opinion that if a person or org wants to live in a v4 world, then a nation state sholdn't preclude them from doing that. Having said that, I think it would be useful to point out that most (if not all) kit imported (new and used) is either v6 ready or with a few software changes, can be made v6 ready.” What is your thought? Should we be concerned about e.g the hardware getting into our country ? And if we should, who should be in charge of that? Reactions? Today , we add 3. .ke ccTLD management (Kenya Country Top Level Domain) *Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC)* was borne through a broad based consultative process of the "Local Internet Community" with an aim to institute a local non-profit organization to manage and operate the .KE ccTLD. This was an initial step to facilitate growth of the Internet sub-sect and foster the uptake of ICT's in the country through a public private partnership (ppp's). www.kenic.or.ke KENIC has been managing the .ke , since its inception, but last year, The Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act of 2009 mandated the Commission to provide public policy oversight on the administration and management of the dot KE country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD). http://www.e- government.go.ke/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=1&Itemid=119 1. A message sent by Mr. Walubengo, before the discussions begun and I quote “ I just have an update from yesterday's KENIC AGM (www.kenic.or.ke) where the Chair, Sammy Buruchara made some clarification on the role of the regulator (CCK) with regards to the management of the 2nd level Kenyan domain name space. While he conceded that the Kenya Comm. Act (2009) does mandate the Regulator to oversee these subdomains, the Minister had yet to issue regulations on how it would be done because most stakeholders have shown concern and reservations on that specific clause...meaning status quo remains where the multistakeholder, public private partnership that makes up KENIC still manages and oversees all levels of the .KE namespace untill hopefully some consensus is reached on the way forward...” Why has it taken this long for the Minister to act? Is there a system/process and is it underway? I would love to hear from the knowledgeable people, what effect has this had in the market, more especially for the Registrars. Your thoughts, inputs, corrections, are most welcome… Kind Regards, -- “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 4 of 8 Theme : Critical Internet Resources
by Barrack Otieno 11 Jul '10

11 Jul '10

Zacs, Your intervention is timely and makes a lot of sense, might this involve MOIC in any way, it would be nice to hear what the 'Government' says on this matter, i hope bwana PS comes is listening, and what do the consumers say? On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 9:51 AM, Zacs <mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > allow me to comment on item 2 (a) as raised. my comment come as a layman > not as an authority in the field. > > Flashback: In order to implement KS1515 (Code of practice for inspection > of road vehicles.) i believe it was a concerted effort between the > ministry of finance and Kebs. the minister imposed a tax on the importation > of vehicles above the age of 8 yrs which made it prohibitively expensive to > make such an importation. > > Comment: i therefore posit it that both KEBS and KRA (on behalf of the MoF) > must work out a formula to implement a "ban" on the importation of none IPv6 > compliant equipment. > > > > > --- On *Thu, 7/8/10, Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com>* wrote: > > > From: Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [ke-internetusers] Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 4 of 8 Theme : > Critical Internet Resources > To: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, > "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net>, "Skunkworks forum" < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Date: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 2:48 AM > > > > Greetings All, > > As we continue with our online discussions, I would like to remind you that > you can still post your belated remarks on the previous themes, just > remember to click on the right subject/title. > > For the next two days (Thursday & Friday) we will be looking at Critical > Internet Resources, Kenya perspective: > > 1) DNSSEC > > Definition: introduces security at the infrastructure level through a > hierarchy of cryptographic signatures attached to the DNS records. Users > are assured that the source of the data is verifiably the stated source, and > the mapping of name to IP address is accurate. > > > > The stability, reliability and security of DNS data is paramount to any Top > level domain (TLD) > > > > In non- technical terms, what is in it for Kenya? why should we discuss it? > > > > 2) IPV6 – > > Definition: is the culmination of over a decade's worth of work, mainly > inspired by the IPV4 address* exhaustation *and is designed to enable the > global expansion of the Internet.(http://www.afrinic.net/IPv6/) > > I would like us to delve into IPV6, discussions from two perspectives: > > a) Regulatory- > > Last year, there was a suggestion that KEBS or KRA should ensure that no > hardware or software should be allowed into the country that is not IPV6 > compliant. > > Any updates on that? Who should be in-charge? > > b) How prepared are we (Kenya) any statistics? Are there any > benefits? What are they? > > In short the challenges and milestone. > > I hope that our responses will put Solomon’s mind to rest, as he > rightfully asked on day 1: > > > > “One thing that I struggle to understand is IPV6. There are a number of > essentials that will help the society fully migrate and adapt the IPV6 > equipment. One thing that beats logic is how does one really know an > equipment is IPV6 compliant? I posit this question because it emerged that > all the so-called digital television in Kenya were not digital after all! > “ > > > > > > Your thoughts, inputs, querries, comments, corrections are most welcome! > > > > Kind Regards, > > -- > “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and > what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” > Kofi Annan > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net <http://mc/compose?to=ke-internetusers@bdix.net> > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > > > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > -- Barrack O. Otieno +41767892272 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Web Editor - Job description
by Wainaina Mungai 11 Jul '10

11 Jul '10

*Job Description* *Position : Web Editor, TV/radio station* Reporting to the Head of ICT, the successful candidate will support the news team, marketing and other departments in editing, developing and promoting the organisation's website. The web editor will: • liaise with in-house and external authors, edit their articles, reports and ensure continuous renewal of the site. • write summaries and brief descriptions for the organisation’s website • edit and compose the company’s newsletter • write or edit promotional material • write or edit press releases • format documents and web brochures using desktop publishing software • publish website articles using the company’s content management system • support the news and communications teams in keeping the databases up to date • promote the company’s website by networking with other institutions, bloggers and communications professionals. • support the news, public relations and communications teams in developing the company’s web presence. • ensure the referencing of the company's publications on external websites • manage web users feedback • promote interactivity, SEO and the use social media • promote a blogging culture amongst the company's staff • liase with the sales and marketing team in selling banner advertisements *Requirements and Qualifications* • University degree or equivalent in communications, media or information sciences • Experience in blogging and use of social media such as twitter, facebook, youtube etc • Good knowledge of development in new media tools integration of audio, video, maps etc • First-class writing and editing skills in English • Experience in web publishing and SEO, CMS • Ability to deliver on obligations work with minimal supervision • Good communication and interpersonal skills To apply, please forward a complete CV and covering letter, including salary requirements to: *hr(a)mediamax.co.ke* * * *Applications should be submitted by end of day Monday, 12th July 2010.*

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Kenya IGF 2010 Mailing List Discussions Day 3 of 8 Theme : Infrastructure Issues - Impact of the Unified Licensing Model IGF Mailing List Discussions
by Barrack Otieno 09 Jul '10

09 Jul '10

Listers, We will carry on with discussions on Infrastructure issues, feel free to comment on other threads as we move on. Today we review the impact of the Unified Licensing Model. ICT industry stakeholders gave the Communications Commission of Kenya the green light to implement a unified technology licensing framework. We may all agree that to a good extent the regulator has done well in so far as the promises it made are concerned, however there has been a lot of hue and cry in the industry lately as players flex their muscles using the provisions of the model to gain the most in terms of market share, however according to David Rogerson a technology expert Unified Licensing is no Panacea, in a article posted on http://www.ovum.com/go/content/c,62120,68257, he points out the fact that Unified Licensing model will not magically transform the moribund fixed networks in Africa or elsewhere, as to whether we agree or not…the floor is open Reference Sources : http://www.mulonga.net/forum/index.php?topic=442.0;wap2

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Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 4 of 8 Theme : Critical Internet Resources
by Judy Okite 09 Jul '10

09 Jul '10

Greetings All, As we continue with our online discussions, I would like to remind you that you can still post your belated remarks on the previous themes, just remember to click on the right subject/title. For the next two days (Thursday & Friday) we will be looking at Critical Internet Resources, Kenya perspective: 1) DNSSEC Definition: introduces security at the infrastructure level through a hierarchy of cryptographic signatures attached to the DNS records. Users are assured that the source of the data is verifiably the stated source, and the mapping of name to IP address is accurate. The stability, reliability and security of DNS data is paramount to any Top level domain (TLD) In non- technical terms, what is in it for Kenya? why should we discuss it? 2) IPV6 – Definition: is the culmination of over a decade's worth of work, mainly inspired by the IPV4 address* exhaustation *and is designed to enable the global expansion of the Internet.(http://www.afrinic.net/IPv6/) I would like us to delve into IPV6, discussions from two perspectives: a) Regulatory- Last year, there was a suggestion that KEBS or KRA should ensure that no hardware or software should be allowed into the country that is not IPV6 compliant. Any updates on that? Who should be in-charge? b) How prepared are we (Kenya) any statistics? Are there any benefits? What are they? In short the challenges and milestone. I hope that our responses will put Solomon’s mind to rest, as he rightfully asked on day 1: “One thing that I struggle to understand is IPV6. There are a number of essentials that will help the society fully migrate and adapt the IPV6 equipment. One thing that beats logic is how does one really know an equipment is IPV6 compliant? I posit this question because it emerged that all the so-called digital television in Kenya were not digital after all! “ Your thoughts, inputs, querries, comments, corrections are most welcome! Kind Regards, -- “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2010 Mailing List Discussions Day 2 of 8 Theme : Infrastructure Issues - Impact of the Fibre Optic Cable IGF Mailing List Discussions
by Barrack Otieno 07 Jul '10

07 Jul '10

Dear Listers, Apologies for starting the thread late and thanks to all those who responded actively on the first day, the thread is still open. Today we look at Infrastructure issues, a quick glance through last years report brings to mind the Pomp that greeted the TEAMS and SEACOM initiative, one year down the line, it would only be good to review the milestones we have made this far, going through an earlier discussion on this list, i noted an interesting article posted by listers that mentioned the fact that the undersea cable has led to a boom in Spam coming from the this region, the study was conducted by Symantec, i know this is just a tip of the ICEBERG and would like to look at the issue from a Social perspective as well as an economic perspective, are there real (tangible benefits) that the cables have brought or is it euphoria, do we have indicators that show how the country has benefited?, what do the various consituencies have to say? Consumer advocates, Youth Representatives, the Private Sector?..the discussion is open -- Barrack O. Otieno +41767892272 Skype: barrack.otieno

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where can i get an orange modem for Kshs 1,000?
by Michael Ouma 07 Jul '10

07 Jul '10

...can anyone direct me to where i can get an orange modem for Ksh 1,000? 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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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2010 Mailing List Discussions Day 2 of 8 Theme : Infrastructure Issues - Impact of the Fibre Optic Cable IGF Mailing List Discussions
by charles nduati 07 Jul '10

07 Jul '10

Hi Walu and fellow listers, Once again we are back to the typical debate of whether the glass is half full or half empty. But if you ask bharti airtel who spent 1 trillion shs to buy out zain and located their head office in nairobi or telkom south africa who bought afsat and africa online and are also locating their head office in nairobi and ken tech data who recently got a 20 million bpo deal and many other examples, they will tell you the glass is 3/4 full A revolution doesn't happen over nigt it just explodes one nigt after many years of buid up lets keep the eye on the prize good day all Charles Nduati

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