May 2011 - KICTANet

A weird one - Safaricon*
by Odhiambo Washington 16 May '11

16 May '11

A weird link is making rounds in tech circles - http://www.safaricon.co.ke/ Anyone knows what the implications might be? I cannot find anything on KENIC website. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Regulatory intervention or disruptive competition? Lessons from East Africa on the end of international mobile roaming charges
by muriuki mureithi 16 May '11

16 May '11

Hi listers This is an easy but serious read on the dynamics that put our region on the world map on ICT The purpose of this paper is to understand the conditions that enabled the end of roaming charges in East Africa in 2006, achieving in weeks what European regulators had struggled with for nearly a decade. To do so it aims to explore the factors that drove marginalized operator Zain to seize the competitive advantage created by it having licenses in three adjoining markets--- http://www.emeraldinsight.com/fwd.htm?id=aob <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/fwd.htm?id=aob&ini=aob&doi=10.1108/1463669111 1131439> &ini=aob&doi=10.1108/14636691111131439 Very best regards Muriuki Mureithi Consultant Member Society of Telecommunications Consultants Success is not final; failure is not fatal , it is the courage to continue that counts .. Winston Churchill -------------------------------------------------------- cid:image001.jpg@01CBEEFA.ACBDDDB0 Landmark Plaza 13th flr Argwings Kodhek Rd -Opp Nairobi Hospital P O Box 62454 - 00200 Nairobi Kenya tel + 254 20 3673925/2637177 Cell+254 701 016555 <mailto:Info@summitstrategies.co.ke> info(a)summitstrategies.co.ke <http://www.summitstrategies.co.ke/> www.summitstrategies.co.ke Personal Cell +254 722 520090 <mailto:sam@summitstrategies.co.ke> mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.ke skype; muriukimureithi twitter: @mmureithi

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Re: [kictanet] A weird one - Safaricon*
by Odhiambo Washington 16 May '11

16 May '11

On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 18:07, [ Brainiac ] <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> wrote: > would be interesting to see if this will attract libel suits from the > affected player.. > > I'd say this is what happens when you either don't listen to your clients or you you listen and do nothing (in good time). You end up doing some kind of damage control. At the end of the day, the complainants are dissatisfied Safaricom clients and they have just found a vent to vent out:) Bar for the choice of naming for the domain (which I am still not sure safaricom can contest) the onus is on Safaricom to positively take criticism. It will for sure turn around their fortunes. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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REMINDER: KIM ICT WORKSHOP -INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONVERGENCE: IMPACT AND IMPLICATION ON BUSINESS AGILITY
by Miriam Chege 16 May '11

16 May '11

Dear all PS, Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr. Bitange Ndemo has tentatively confirmed to open the workshop. Polite reminder Enterprises of the 21st century will thrive on the engine and wheels of Information Communication Technology. Those who do not embrace ICT must remain with the gone age. Conversely, those who embrace the best in ICT must ride ahead of the rest. Innovative technologies are simply obligatory for cutting-edge outcomes. To remain relevant, organizations must now embrace convergence system technologies, such as cloud computing, enterprise performance management and the concept of virtualization. In view of the above, The Kenya Institute of Management has organized an ICT workshop which is targeted at CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and business Analysts and ICT professionals. The theme of the workshop is Information systems convergence: Impact and implication on business agility. The workshop will run half day on Wednesday May 18, 2011 at Intercontinental Hotel between 7am to 1pm. We invite you to nominate participants in your organization for the same. See the brochure and registration form attached for more details. Warm regards Miriam Mukami Chege | CHIEF MANAGER, MEMBERSHIP & MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION| The Kenya Institute of Management |Luther Plaza, 2nd floor, Nyerere Road *: 43706 00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya| Tel: 020 2445600, 020 2424555 |Personal Mobile 0721332952 |mchege(a)kim.ac.ke<mailto:%7Cmchege@kim.ac.ke> | www.kim.ac.ke<http://www.kim.ac.ke/> P Before printing this mail make sure it is completely necessary. Always print double sided. THE ENVIRONMENT IS EVERYONE'S BUSINESS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Online courses in Internet governance and ICT policy
by Walubengo J 16 May '11

16 May '11

fyi, walu. --- On Sun, 5/15/11, Diplo Internet Governance Community <mail(a)diplointernetgovernance.org> wrote: From: Diplo Internet Governance Community <mail(a)diplointernetgovernance.org> Subject: Online courses in Internet governance and ICT policy To: "jwalu(a)yahoo.com" <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 1:44 AM Network Email Diplo Internet Governance Community Stay networked. Get informed. Broadcast your projects. A message to all members of Diplo Internet Governance Community Dear Diplo Internet Governance friends, Diplo has just announced a new call for applications for the following courses: Cyber-Security Online Privacy and Data Protection Intellectual Property Rights Infrastructure and Critical Internet Resources ICT Policy and Strategic Planning The courses offer in-depth understanding of a wide range of topics. They take place on Diplo’s e-learning platform, supported by Web 2.0 interactive tools, allowing participants to learn and participate in a flexible, convenient way. The rich blend of lecture texts, certified tutors, and collaboration among class participants working and studying in diverse, related fields, offers the best platform to acquire in-depth knowledge and training on current and high-priority issues in ICT policy and Internet governance. The courses will take place from 13 June to 12 August 2011 and will be conducted online. For detailed information on topics, course structure, methodology, fees and scholarships, and to apply, visit http://www.diplomacy.edu/links/2011_call_Advanced. The deadline for applications is 24 May 2011, midnight GMT. Queries? E-mail us at ig(a)diplomacy.edu p.s. A number of scholarships will be available. Let us know about your interest! Do not reply to this email. Instead, please write to ig(a)diplomacy.edu Visit Diplo Internet Governance Community at: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network To control which emails you receive on Diplo Internet Governance Community, click here

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Re: [kictanet] African Union latest on .africa
by Nnenna Nwakanma 15 May '11

15 May '11

Hi people > > On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Norman Boinett <nboinett(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> I listened to DotConnectAfrica pitch a presentation on its efforts to >> register the dot africa domain at the AITEC conference held in Nairobi last >> year. > > I can try to answer your questions. I was on that panel (if it was > the same AITEC mtg). > > I don't know if? AU picked on the endorsement issue following the >> realization of the importance of the TLD and its political, social and >> economic implications or its has been keen on it all the way. I am not sure >> about the level of participation of the AU in past and present IG issues and >> the part they play in internet governance matters > Well in this particular matter the ICANN DAG (the rules for new gTLDs) > say that if you are applying for a name that represents a continent, > you need 60% approval from governments in that region (i am > paraphrasing). Both orgs that want to be the Sponsoring organisation > have sought approval from the AU in the past. I think Moctar within the new Information Society Division of the AU will be the best to answer this. Last week the Ghanian Vice Presidency seemed to imply that the AU will hold the .africa on Trust and ensure that the operator will do so on behalf of the African people. Moctar, though, can update us > Can someone please >> enlighten us on some of these issues; >> 1. what the AU has done on African Internet governance processes in the >> recent past and its implications on the internet governance community > > > They have helped to jump start a pan-African IGF recently. Announced > on this list in the last month. I don't know if there any > implications of this frankly. Its just one more conference to attend > on limited travel budgets IMO. The Pan-Africa IGF is not yet started. It is not a conference also. It is an initiative to engage actors (Pan African and multinational) who have not found a niche in the regional initiatives. Its main objective may be to strengthen national IG initiatives. It may not need to host a pan-African event. An open forum has been booked for the Nairobi IGF so all interested parties can take the discussion further. The framework document is open and everyone is welcome to edit and contribute. It is on http://bit.ly/dKdUKe >> 2. Who should be most responsible for the registration and management of the >> dot africa TLD, organizations like DotConnectAfrica, AU or the Africa >> Intenet Governance Forum (if it exists)? > > There are many roles to play here. The AU, as the relevant public > authority may have "sovereignty" over the name "africa" according to > my reading of the DAG. They can choose on or more (or zero) orgs to > be the Supporting Organisation. These orgs would run the Registry. > Then there is the back-end registry operator, which I would like to > see go to an all African org. Then there are Registrars, of which > there are 4 (ICANN accredited) in Africa. It is unclear if > registrars like Versign/GoDaddy, etc would be allowed to be registrars > for a .africa. > > The nascent African IGF would have nothing to do with .africa IMO, as > it is a discussion forum only, hasn't really been formed yet, and has > no decision making authority. Co-sign. The AU has a kind of panel of experts. One or two should be on this list. The Africa IGF is being modeled after the IGF Secretariat.. so I doubt it will (whenever it kicks off) be saddled with issues related to the management of .africa. > I hope this answers your query. Hope I have been helpful Nnenna -- Nnenna Nwakanma | Founder and CEO, NNENNA.ORG | Consultants Information | Communications | Technology and Events | for Development Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (+225)| Tel: 225 27144 | Fax 224 26471 |Mob. 07416820 Accra, Ghana (+233) Tel: 0249561345 | http://www.nnenna.org | nnenna(a)nnenna.org Twitter - @nnenna | Skype - nnenna75 | nnennaorg.blogspot.com Your multi-lingual development and event partners across Africa.

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Europe and US to meet on .xxx and new TLDs
by Alice Munyua 14 May '11

14 May '11

*http://domainincite.com/europe-and-us-to-meet-on-xxx-and-new-tlds/ * * European Commissioner Neelie Kroes is to meet with the US Department of Commerce, a month after she asked it to delay the launch of the .xxx top-level domain.* Tomorrow, Kroes will meet with Larry Strickling, assistant secretary of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, according to a press release <http://europa.eu/rapid/showInformation.do?pageName=middayExpress&guiLanguag…>:This follows the controversial decision of the ICANN Board in March to approve the ".XXX" Top Level Domain for adult content. Ms Kroes will make clear European views on ICANN's capacity to reform. In particular, Ms Kroes will raise ICANN's responsiveness to governments raising public policy concerns in the ICANN Governmental Advisory Council [Committee] (GAC) , the transparency and accountability of ICANN's internal corporate governance and the handling of country-code Top Level Domains for its most concerned public authorities. In April, Kroes asked Strickling's boss, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, to put a hold <http://domainincite.com/europe-did-ask-the-us-to-delay-xxx/> on the addition of .xxx to the domain name system root until the GAC had chance to discuss it further. Strickling declined <http://domainincite.com/did-europe-ask-america-to-block-xxx/>, saying that for the US to take unilateral action over the root would provide ammunition to its critics in the international community. The US and EC are two of the most active and vocal participants in the GAC -- at least in public. Whatever conclusions Strickling and Kroes come to tomorrow are likely to form the basis of the GAC's short-term strategy as negotiations about new TLDs continue. ICANN's board is scheduled to meet with the GAC on May 20, for an attempt to come to some final conclusions about the new gTLD program, particularly in relation to trademark protection. ICANN wants to approve the program's Applicant Guidebook on June 20, but is likely to face resistance from governments, especially the US. Strickling has indicated that he may use the upcoming renewal of ICANN's IANA contract as leverage <http://domainincite.com/us-wants-to-delay-new-tlds/> to get the GAC a stronger voice in ICANN's decision-making process. <http://domainincite.com/europe-and-us-to-meet-on-xxx-and-new-tlds/> --

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Kipkemoi arap Kirui via LinkedIn 14 May '11

14 May '11

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African Union latest on .africa
by McTim 14 May '11

14 May '11

http://www.au.int/en/content/africa-union-commission-clarification-dot-afri… The deadline for submission of applications for the EoI is set for June 3rd 2011. -- Cheers, McTim "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel

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Arusha to host continental conference on cyber crime
by Matunda Nyanchama 14 May '11

14 May '11

Arusha to host continental conference on cyber crime By Lusekelo Philemon 9th May 2011 Arusha is set to host the second Africa forensic conference to be held from May 24 to 26 this year with a special focus on efforts being made to curb the problem in the East African region. Organisers of the forum have said that the meeting would address cyber-related crimes by providing forensic accounting skills to corporate officials, anti-corruption watchdogs, police auditors, accountants and high-ranked officials. Briefing reporters here on Saturday, International Coordinator and Representative for Africa of the Forensic Certified Public Accountants Sosthenes Bichanga said the forum would be convened in response to increasing on-line crimes in the continent. He said that in recent years, Africa experienced unprecedented growth of science and technology; as a result unscrupulous people apply new technology in stealing money from public or private institutions. He explained that cases of fraud and cyber-crime had been costing East African countries billions of dollars, but the rackets remain shrouded in secrecy because the affected companies prefer to suffer in silence, 'safeguarding' their reputations. “With improving security measures, racketeers no longer use weapons or other physical means to conduct their transgressions. The trend now is shifting from this form of tangible crime to brain-driven or virtual ones,” he said. According to the expert, Nigeria is a leading country for initiating cyber-crime schemes that had been causing huge monetary losses from local companies, corporate institutions, banks and individuals in especially the East African region. “Our recent research estimates that over 6 per cent of the total annual income and revenue collection by an organisation which does not take the fight against fraud, cyber-crime or corruption is lost. Some of these institutions make billions of money,” he said, adding that the combined loss suffered by the East African member states may add up to 30 per cent of their total losses which spells economic disaster for the region. The related virtual crimes include online schemes as carried out mostly by Nigerians, dubious accounting computer and internet anchored cyber-crime through automatic teller machines (ATM). Bichanga further disclosed that in Kenya alone it has been discovered that a single bank would lose Ksh 25 million (about 350 million/-) per year, just through ATM fraudsters. The expert added that a similar case applies to other financial institutions around East Africa, but they all keep mum trying to safeguard their reputations. “Every day there seems to be another major headline about fraudulent schemes, scandals, corruption schemes, civil litigation, disputes in divorce and corporate turmoil. As a result, there’s never been a bigger demand for forensic accounting skills,” said James Anyoka, coordinator of the forthcoming forum. He said the conference is designed to prepare delegates with cutting-edge training and networking resources to effectively handle cyber crimes.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared to face ICT Security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a workstation…" - Anonymous ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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