August 2011 - KICTANet

Media Round Tables - Invitation
by George Nyabuga 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Dear friends, The School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Nairobi, the Media Focus on Africa Foundation, the Media Institute, and the Kenya Editors Guild are pleased to invite you to participate in a Media Round Table to be held on 30 August 2011, between 12 and 2pm, at the Alliance Francaise to discuss the relationship between the media and civil society, and their role in the consolidation of democracy in Kenya. The panelists will be Prof Kivutha Kibwana, President Mwai Kibakis Advisor on Constitutional, Parliamentary and Youth Affairs, Dr Joyce Nyairo of Ford Foundation Office for Eastern Africa, Cyprian Nyamwamu of the National Convention Executive Council, Andy Kagwa of The Standard Group, and Wilson Ugangu of Multimedia University. The event will be open to members of the public to enhance public understanding of the role of the media in the Kenyan society. Former newspaper editor, regular media commentator and consultant Kwamchetsi Makokha will moderate the discussions. This is part of a series of monthly round table meetings held on the last Tuesday of every month. The remit of the Monthly Media Round Tables is to deeply examine, in conversations with various organisations and people like academics/scholars, media practitioners/journalists, civil society, policy makers, media stakeholders, politicians, and ordinary Kenyans, the role of the media in Kkenya. The event will be open to members of the public. Entry is FREE. We look forward to your participation. -- Dr George Nyabuga Associate Director School of Journalism & Mass Communication University of Nairobi Education Building Harry Thuku Road PO Box 30197 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254(0)20 318262 Fax: +254(0)20 2229168 Mobile: +254 (0)72151 6573 Email: gnyabuga(a)uonbi.ac.ke, gnyabuga(a)yahoo.co.uk www.uonbi.ac.ke ----------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS ISO CERTIFIED The University of Nairobi is committed to providing quality services to all its clients. The University will monitor and review its quality performance from time to time through an effective implementation of the Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2008 standard. University of Nairobi Website: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Fw: CCK clears the air on the phasing out of conterfeit phones
by Walubengo J 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

as requested find attached. walu. --- On Tue, 8/30/11, Wambua, Christopher <Wambua(a)cck.go.ke> wrote: From: Wambua, Christopher <Wambua(a)cck.go.ke> Subject: CCK clears the air on the phasing out of conterfeit phones To: "Walubengo J" <jwalu(a)yahoo.com>, "Alex Gakuru" <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Cc: "CPR team" <CPRteam(a)cck.go.ke> Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 2:23 PM Walu/Alex, Kindly share this with listers in your respective web lists. Many thanks Christopher Wambua Assistant PR Manager Communications Commission of Kenya Waiyaki Way Opp. Kianda School P.O Box 14448 Nairobi, 00800 Tel. +254-20-4242-209 Fax: +254-20-4451866 Email: Wambua(a)cck.go.ke Website: http://www.cck.go.ke Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail.

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Fw: [AfriNIC-rpd] Fellowship Application for AfriNIC-15 is OPEN!
by Walubengo J 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

fyi. Those wishing to get a fellowship to attend the next AfriNIC meeting can show interest below. walu. --- On Tue, 8/30/11, Diane Nuteau <diane(a)afrinic.net> wrote: From: Diane Nuteau <diane(a)afrinic.net> Subject: [AfriNIC-rpd] Fellowship Application for AfriNIC-15 is OPEN! To: rpd(a)afrinic.net Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 9:49 AM Dear Colleagues, With reference to the announcement for the AfriNIC-15 Fellowship Application, please click on the URL below for further information regarding the fellowship form and submission. https://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-15/?q=content/fellowship-programme Good luck! The AfriNIC Meeting Team AfriNIC | 11th Floor ABC | Raffles Tower | Cybercity | Mauritius Tel: +230 403 5100 |Fax: +230 466 6758 ********************** http://www.afrinic.net/ ********************** Join us at AfriNIC-15 in Cameroon, 19-25 November 2011 ********************** _______________________________________________ rpd mailing list rpd(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/rpd

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Craft Silicon - Need for a case study
by robert yawe 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Hi, I had the privilege of attending a presentation by Kamal, the founder the CEO of Craft Silicon which was an eye opener. In under 10 years Kamal has gone from being a fresh immigrant, in a rented room that acted both as his residence come office and individual developer with one client to a citizen, a company owned corporate head quarters and an organisation of over 250 employees with 400 plus large corporate clients spread over 40 countries across 3 continents. From his story Kenya is the real land of opportunity, so what is it that we lack as Wanainchi, why do we look for solutions and opportunities externally yet when others look in they see us sitting on piles of Gold? We need to document and recognise great achievements, Craft Silicon receives less than 40% of its revenue from Kenya the rest is from exports so why do we keep trying to recreate the wheel instead of learning from those who have overcome local hurdles and become successful. Yes, as I sat there listening to Kamal thousands of such questions kept shooting through my mind, why have I not been able to achieve even a tenth of what he has achieved? I believe it might be the comfort of being "home" as if all fails the worst that can happen is for me to relocate by bus or even on foot to my ancestral home. So the critical question is how do we develop the hunger that Kamal had when he used his life savings to buy an air ticket back from India after he had been deported? I will not pretend to know the answer and instead I ask you out there do you have the answer? 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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Website of the Republic of Kenya
by Odhiambo Washington 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

I took a cue from Dr. Ochuodho's post and visited the website of Govt of South Sudan <http://www.goss.org/>website (GoSS). It was quite refreshing navigating the website. This led me to come back home for a comparison. I am not sure if what first came to mind what is the official website for the Govt of Kenya <http://www.kenya.go.ke> (GoK), but if it is, I must say, in the language preferred by generationY (or is it X), that *tuko tu down sana*because I assume we're supposed to be way ahead, to lead by example, if only I can take as an example what the Goss has done with our flag to come up with theirs. Ok, I accept we've made a milestone with the Open Data initiative, but so what? Is the website as elusive to us as the national dress? I wish I knew who to blame, and be able to give them a call, like you can do with the GoSS. Surprisingly, our own Dr. Shem Ochuodho is the one pulling most of the strings in South Sudan. Nkt. -- 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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Special limited offer on new Orange Internet Everywhere 21Mbps modem
by Angela Nganga- Mumo 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

Hello Listers, Visit your nearest Orange Shop today and buy the new Orange Internet Everywhere 21Mbps modem at Kshs 3,500 (over 50% discount). Offer valid while stocks last. Regards, Angela -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+anganga=orange-tkl.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+anganga=orange-tkl.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Jumapili, Agosti 28, 2011 12:00 PM To: Angela Nganga- Mumo Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 51, Issue 170 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones (Kamotho Njenga) 2. Website of the Republic of Kenya (Odhiambo Washington) 3. Re: Website of the Republic of Kenya (Solomon Mb?r? Kamau) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:46:14 -0700 From: Kamotho Njenga <kamothonjenga(a)gmail.com> To: Solomon Mb?r? Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones Message-ID: <CAFSXrsLae97FETX-OapVtaSUZnecWEJ4_q0vx7jQWydmjGNq-w(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Solomon, Your concern is quite legitimate and certainly this is one issue that may indeed be perplexing many people even beyond this list. Its appropriate to state from the onset that there is need for the intended action of deactivating the counterfeit phones. Its a critical step towards addressing the broader question of information and human security. In general terms a phone will be deemed fake if it doesnt possess a valid International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) code which is a 15 digit number unique to a handset. Ordinarily the IMEI code can be displayed by typing *#06# on the phone. The IMEI code surfaces on the operators network when a call is initiated making it possible to trace the handset, the caller or the call details. Without a valid IMEI criminals may take advantage to engage in secret or fraudulent communication. In simple terms they can request for your neck, kidnap, extort ransoms etc without fear of being tracked. *The Problem* This noble activity is being driven by an amateurish team. CCK has degenerated the whole affair to that of threats and intimidation to Mobile operators and consumers at large. They have undertaken to issue ultimatums without engaging the affected parties and the wider Kenyan society on the benefits of the intended action. With the new constitutional mood, even a boy can conveniently secure a court injunction to stop this process simply because a well intentioned idea is being implemented like a cattle dip project in the 80's Secondly there is absolutely no attempt to enlighten the mobile community. Less than one percent of Kenyans can distinguish between a fake and a genuine phone. This implies high chances that a consumers phone can be disabled today and a user interprets it as a technical handset issue. Worse still by evening he/she may have procured another one of the counterfeit type. Further these sort of directives tend to create technology distrust. A large number of Kenyans may not distinguish the handset as a device from other services such as Mobile Money capabilities. Such fears when embedded in the minds can have a slowing effect on technology adoption and use thus watering down the momentum of uptake. Unless something magical is done this directive might end in vain. Kamotho Njenga On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 12:07 AM, Solomon Mb?r? Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Listers, > > The other day, CCK issued an ultimatum to mibile phone service > providers to disable all counterfeit phones, I think by 1st September > 2011 (I stand to be corrected), and I'm a bit worried on what > criterion/criteria a phone is deemed fake! > Is it the presence of an IMEI number? > > I'm still in the dark on this and I'm afraid most people are. > > Anyone to enlighten? > > Regards, > > Solomon > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kamothonjenga%40gma il.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. 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CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones
by Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau 28 Aug '11

28 Aug '11

Listers, The other day, CCK issued an ultimatum to mibile phone service providers to disable all counterfeit phones, I think by 1st September 2011 (I stand to be corrected), and I'm a bit worried on what criterion/criteria a phone is deemed fake! Is it the presence of an IMEI number? I'm still in the dark on this and I'm afraid most people are. Anyone to enlighten? Regards, Solomon

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Re: [kictanet] CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones
by arap Kirui 27 Aug '11

27 Aug '11

I too am confused on this IMEI business. I bought the E 63 phone promoted and sold by Safaricom. I tried the *#06# on it and I realise it is 'fake'. The same phone was recently upgraded by the Nokia Care Centre along Mama Ngiina St Hilton Hotel building. Could they really have been upgrading a counterfeit? Can someone from Safaricom or Nokia enlighten me? Is there something we do not understand? arap Kirui Sent from my Nokia phone -----Original Message----- From: Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau Sent: 27/08/2011 10:07:39 To: arapkirui(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] CCK's Directive on counterfeit phones Listers, The other day, CCK issued an ultimatum to mibile phone service providers to disable all counterfeit phones, I think by 1st September 2011 (I stand to be corrected), and I'm a bit worried on what criterion/criteria a phone is deemed fake! Is it the presence of an IMEI number? I'm still in the dark on this and I'm afraid most people are. Anyone to enlighten? Regards, Solomon _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/arapkirui%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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South Sudan - New Government Announced, ICT Minister Retained
by Shem Ochuodho 26 Aug '11

26 Aug '11

The 1st Government after Independence has been announced. The Telecom and Information Ministers retained, and so is the Former Telecom Minister, who is now in charge of Roads. Good sign of confidence. For more details, see: http://www.goss.org/. Warm regards, Shem, Juba Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (Eng), PhD, LLD (Hon) Senior Advisor Ministry of Telecom & Postal Services Republic of South Sudan (RSS), Juba Commonwealth Telecom Organization (CTO/RSS) 2010 African Internaut Award Recipient Kenya Community Abroad (KCA) 2007 Excellence Award Winner AfricaOnline 2005 Industry Pioneer Award Recipient Father of Internet in Kenya (Computer Society of Kenya - CSK 2000) Cell: +249-955-021-040/+256-477-232025/+254-725-016679 Skype: shem.ochuodho

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ORANGE FLEXES ITS MIGHT WITH THE LAUNCH OF 21Mbps NETWORK
by Angela Nganga- Mumo 26 Aug '11

26 Aug '11

Hello Listers, Orange flexes its might in data with the launch of 21 Mbps * Most versatile 3G - 21Mbps network in Kenya- the second of its kind in Africa * Open commercially in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu * Network upgrade costs Orange Kshs. 4 billion * Orange unveils range of affordable and sustainable data solutions Nairobi, August 25, 2011... Orange has announced that it is firmly on course to retain its position as the leader in the data market, with the launch of its new 21Mbps network. Telkom Kenya CEO Mickael Ghossein said the new best-in-class network, with speeds of up to 21Mbps, will make it possible for mobile and computer-based users to derive maximum data values from Orange. For the discerning mobile user, Orange has unveiled another first for Kenya by introducing a range of HD Voice devices that would be readily available in all its stores countrywide. HD Voice capability enables customers to experience high definition voice calls, only available through Orange. As the true integrated operator, Orange has also unveiled a range of high speed internet devices for use across all consumer segments and announced a new data tariff structure that will see customers browse the net for as low as 0.40 cts per MB to a maximum of Kshs 4 per MB, for Pay as You Go service. In line with its simplicity proposition, the CEO also confirmed that these rates would be applicable across all its internet platforms. Another first for the market was the launch of a 3G shared broadband Wi-Fi router - Business Broadband which enables 6-10 users to connect to the internet at the same time, via a plug and play device. The Business Broadband becomes the first available wireless router in the market that is compatible to both GSM and CDMA networks and works on both Windows and Mac based operating systems. Orange, which currently has the highest number of wireless broadband subscribers, unveiled its new Internet Everywhere modem that offers speeds of upto 21Mbps that will retail at a most affordable price of Kshs 6,999/-. Customers will also have the ability to manage and control internet abuse through the newly launched parental control software that can be downloaded free of charge from the Orange portal. Ends.../ -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+anganga=orange-tkl.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+anganga=orange-tkl.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Alhamisi, Agosti 25, 2011 6:41 PM To: Angela Nganga- Mumo Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 51, Issue 163 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Fwd: Extended deadline CALL_FOR_PAPERS ACG13 Conference (waudo siganga) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:44:03 +0300 From: "waudo siganga" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> To: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: Extended deadline CALL_FOR_PAPERS ACG13 Conference Message-ID: <1314287043.17987.140258133672217(a)webmail.messagingengine.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Could be of interest to some, especially those with an interest in creating computer games ----- Original message ----- From: "J.W. Hellemons" <J.W.Hellemons(a)uvt.nl> To: "'Johanna Hellemons'" <J.W.Hellemons(a)tilburguniversity.edu> Cc: "'Aske Plaat'" <aske.plaat(a)gmail.com>, "'Giel van Lankveld'" <gielvanlankveld(a)gmail.com>, "'Remi.Coulom(a)univ-lille3.fr'" <Remi.Coulom(a)univ-lille3.fr> Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:20:34 +0000 Subject: Extended deadline CALL_FOR_PAPERS ACG13 Conference Dear reader, We extended the deadline for the paper submission to September 10, 2011. Please find in the attach the CfP ACG13 with the new dates. Best regards, Johanna Hellemons

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