August 2012 - KICTANet

KENIC
by Brian Munyao Longwe 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

Dear all, (apologies for the length of this email) I feel compelled, by most of the recent commentary regarding KENIC as well a by my involvement from day 0 of the process to set up a registry for .KE, to add my voice to the discussion currently ensuing. First of all, a bit of history - at the beginning of the process to have a Kenyan registry for .KE there were two major contenders. The two were the ISP community represented by TESPOK (with Richard Bell and myself responsible) and CCK (with Michael Katundu responsible) acting on behalf of government. Both parties started out pursuing different paths towards the same goal but quickly realized that the process needed teamwork and a joint effort. The then CCK director general, Sam Chepkonga, called for a meeting of the various interested parties at the time, including CCK, TESPOK, Telkom Kenya's Jambonet, KENET and others. At this meeting it became evident that CCK had originally misunderstood the correct process and procedures for engagement with ICANN related to the .ke cctld, since I had been part of the consultative group that drew up ICANN's ICP-1 guidelines for CCTLD management, I shared what the correct procedure was. As a result, CCK and TESPOK decided to join forces and work closely for the redelegation of .ke and the steering committe that led to the establishment of KENIC was formed. 13 months later we had a fully operational registry, running under a non-profit organization called Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC). The legal form of the organization was as a company limited by guarantee, the guarantors being CCK and TESPOK. These are what the law calls the "members" of the company who ultimately are responsible for all issues related to the company. As with any other limited company - the members are free to decide whom to appoint as directors of the company for corporate governance - strategy, policy and direction. This therefore means that from a purely legal standpoint, only TESPOK and CCK get to decide who the directors of the company are. It was decided from the outset, however, that the board of directors would be constituted by identifying representatives of the "Local Internet Community" and soliciting nomination of a candidate for directorship from them. It was also agreed that government representative would never chair the organization, but Govt would have a "Golden Vote" or power to veto any board decision that was felt as not being in national interests. The original groups identified included CCK, Min of Finance (GITS), E-Gov Directorate, TESPOK, DRAKE (domain registrars association) and KENET. Over the years, other groups have emerged from which candidates for directorship have been identified, these have included KIMA, KICTANET among others. Before we start rocking the boat and end up with what I call "management by harambee" with every tom, dick and harry claiming their legitimate right to be on the board of KENIC I think we need to remember what a board of directors is supposed to be and do as per the 14 principles for corporate governance as defined by the Institute of Directors ( http://www.iod.com/MainWebsite/Resources/Document/corp_gov_guidance_and_pri…) I would like to specifically highlight these principles in particular: - Shareholders should establish an appropriate constitutional and governance framework for the company. - Every company should strive to establish an effective board, which is collectively responsible for the long-term success of the company, including the definition of the corporate strategy. However, an interim step on the road to an effective (and independent) board may be the creation of an advisory board. - The size and composition of the board should reflect the scale and complexity of the company’s activities. - The board should meet sufficiently regularly to discharge its duties, and be supplied in a timely manner with appropriate information. - Levels of remuneration should be sufficient to attract, retain, and motivate executives and non-executives of the quality required to run the company successfully. - The board is responsible for risk oversight and should maintain a sound system of internal control to safeguard shareholders’ investment and the company’s assets. - There should be a dialogue between the board and the shareholders based on a mutual understanding of objectives. The board as a whole has responsibility for ensuring that a satisfactory dialogue with shareholders takes place. The board should not forget that all shareholders have to be treated equally. - All directors should receive induction on joining the board and should regularly update and refresh their skills and knowledge. - There should be a clear division of responsibilities at the head of the company between the running of the board and the running of the company’s business. No one individual should have unfettered powers of decision. - All boards should contain directors with a sufficient mix of competencies and experiences. No single person (or small group of individuals) should dominate the board’s decision-making. - The board should establish appropriate board committees in order to allow a more effective discharge of its duties. - The board should undertake a periodic appraisal of its own performance and that of each individual director. - The board should present a balanced and understandable assessment of the company’s position and prospects for external stakeholders, and establish a suitable programme of stakeholder engagement. I have served (in my personal capacity) on the KENIC board as a director and have huge respect for the other directors, all of whom I believe have tried their best to serve the organization's interests. It is true that from time to time individual members might have forgotten their fiduciary obligation and put either their own interests or those of the the organization they represent first, but there has been a reasonable balance due to the diversity of the members of the board. In conclusion I would like to add that I have complete confidence in the current board, that they will see the organization through this "rite of passage" which I believe is very important for the growth and stability of the organization. Best regards, Brian [image: logo] *Brian Munyao Longwe* | Mobile: 254715964281 http://mashilingi.blogspot.com <http://www.facebook.com/brianmunyao> Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/brianmunyao> <http://www.twitter.com/blongwe> Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/blongwe> <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/brian-munyao-longwe/0/32/254> LinkedIn<http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/brian-munyao-longwe/0/32/254> Contact me: [image: Skype] blongwe Want a signature like mine? <http://r1.wisestamp.com/r/landing?promo=16&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisestamp.…> Click here.<http://r1.wisestamp.com/r/landing?promo=16&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisestamp.…> On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 4:58 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > Sammy, The BOD at KeNIC and listers at large > > We understand that the board has now restructured the governance of KeNIC > in such a way that it now becomes a 'closed' stakeholder environment? Could > you please kindly clarify this issue. Reading your posting of a few days > and let me quote you here:- > > "...the Strategic Plan Review that took place last month, the following > stakeholders were selected based on the value they bring to the KENIC Board > to enable KENIC meet its mandate of growing the .ke name space in Kenya." > end quote. > > When can ALL stakeholders have a copy of the Institutional Assessment > report? Or is this only for the eyes of the board? or the current perceived > stakeholders? > > My concern here is that shouldn't the AGM have decided on who the new > stakeholders are? Who does the Board of Directors report to in this case? > > Correct me if I'm wrong but what the current status of affairs indicates > or implies is that there is fundamental shift from the current stakeholder > structure to a new one. > > Good Corporate Governance tenets demand that before such fundamental > changes are made as to how an AGM is conducted this should be decided by > the AGM NOT by the Board of Directors. After all it is at the AGM that > Board Members are elected... > > We must at all costs ensure that the governance of KeNIC is above board > and the way the current situation is it leaves to much speculation and > rumor to spread. For the sake of this organisation you must be seen to be > beyond reproach. > > Having said that I do agree that these are tumultuous times at KeNIC and > we must allow reason to take place. I urge everyone to take a step back and > let the management and board of KeNIC steer the ship until the AGM which I > am hoping will be open to ALL stakeholders and not just the ones that the > board feels has a stake in KeNIC. > > Ali Hussein > > > > > On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 1:38 PM, Musya Michael <michael.musya(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Already feeling the impact. MPESA transaction yet to reflect...3 hours >> now. After calling...please call again at 2.30p.m. >> >> On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Michael Bullut <main(a)kipsang.com>wrote: >> >>> Great history lesson there for some of us... :-) >>> >>> Sent on the run, >>> Please excuse errors & ommissions! >>> On Aug 21, 2012 10:17 AM, "Odhiambo Washington" <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Rebecca Wanjiku < >>>> rebeccawanjiku(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Apparently Kenic has issued termination letters to all employees, what >>>>> will the PS increase control over if the organization has no employees? >>>>> Read more... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> http://www.wanjiku.co.ke/2012/08/kenic-ceo-fires-first-salvo-at-govt-termin… >>>>> >>>>> Tel. 254 720 318 925 >>>>> >>>>> wanjiku.co.ke >>>>> >>>>> *From:* Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> >>>>> *To:* rebeccawanjiku(a)yahoo.com >>>>> *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>> *Sent:* Monday, August 20, 2012 12:34 PM >>>>> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Ministry seeks more seats at KENIC >>>>> >>>>> McTim, >>>>> >>>>> On this one, you are wrong (for the first time) :) >>>>> >>>>> Besides running primary and secondary nameservers for .KE .... Randy >>>>> (via PSG) also handled all registrations for .KE (and maintained the root >>>>> database for the cctld). >>>>> >>>>> Best regards, >>>>> >>>>> Brian >>>>> >>>>> [image: logo] >>>>> *Brian Munyao Longwe* >>>>> | Mobile: 254715964281 >>>>> http://mashilingi.blogspot.com >>>>> <http://www.facebook.com/brianmunyao> Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/brianmunyao> >>>>> <http://www.twitter.com/blongwe> Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/blongwe> >>>>> <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/brian-munyao-longwe/0/32/254> LinkedIn<http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/brian-munyao-longwe/0/32/254> >>>>> Contact me: [image: Skype] blongwe >>>>> Want a signature like mine? >>>>> <http://r1.wisestamp.com/r/landing?promo=16&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisestamp.…> Click >>>>> here.<http://r1.wisestamp.com/r/landing?promo=16&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisestamp.…> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 5:17 PM, McTim <dogwallah(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Sammy Buruchara <buruchara(a)me.com>wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Dear Listers,**** >>>>> ** ** >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> <snip> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> At the dawn of Internet in Kenya, we all relied on Mr. Randy Bush in >>>>> Oregon USA to register .ke domains. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I don't think Randy ever actually registered domains for .ke (or >>>>> anyone). >>>>> >>>>> IIRC, he offered (via PSG) free Secondary name services to many ccTLD >>>>> that did not have the werewithal to run secondary services for themselves. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> In this case, McTim, you never registered any .KE domain until KENIC >>>> came into being, otherwise you'd know Randy did. >>>> >>>> I remember with Nostalgia those templates we used to send to Randy Bush >>>> in the days, and how one would anxiously await his response - yes, because >>>> it meant money then! A successful processing of the template was a big >>>> issue - you made a small mistake and it would be rejected. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Best regards, >>>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>>> Nairobi,KE >>>> +254733744121/+254722743223 >>>> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ >>>> I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/main%40kipsang.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. >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/michael.musya%40gmail… >>> >>> >>> 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. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards, >> >> Michael Musya. >> >> I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. >> Philippians 4:13 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.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. >> > > > > -- > > *Ali Hussein|Managing Partner* > > * > *Telemedia Africa > Azania Technology Group > > Chaka Court, Argwings Kodhek Road > > P O Box 14556-00100 > > Office: +254 737 751409 > > Cell: +254 773/713 601113 > > *Nairobi, Kenya* > > > > > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > Skype: abu-jomo > > > "You generally hear that what a man doesn't know doesn't hurt him, but in > business what a man doesn't know does hurt.". - E. St. Elmo Lewis, member, > Advertising Hall of Fame > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/blongwe%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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CCK releases proposed guidelines for political messages
by Grace Githaiga 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

Political parties will be required to submit political text messages for approval by mobile phone operators 48 hours before they can be sent out, according to new proposed rules. Read on. http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/CCK+proposes+guidelines+for+political…

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Fwd: Fahamu seeks a Change Manager
by Alice Munyua 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

This may be of interest. Best Alice ----------------------- TERMS OF REFERENCE CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT Duration of assignment: 5 months Expected start date: September 3, 2012 ABOUT FAHAMU Fahamu has a vision of the world where people organise to emancipate themselves from all forms of oppression, recognise their social responsibilities, respect each other's differences, and realise their full potential. Fahamu strengthens and nurtures the movement for social justice in Africa by: * generating knowledge to serve activism, bridging the gap between theory and practice -- Tuliwaza * creating learning for, by and across movements -- Adilisha * amplifying Africa-centred voices, perspectives and solutions in policy and decision-making at all levels -- Utetezi * creating platforms for analysis and debate -- Pambazuka ABOUT ASSIGNMENT Fahamu is looking for an experienced organization change manager to support the completion of Fahamu's Africa transition. The change manager consultancy position is a full-time short-term assignment. The consultant or team of consultants are expected to complete the assignment within 5 months of the start of the assignment. PURPOSE The purpose of the assignment is to support the completion of Fahamu's Africa transition. The change management consultant's role will be to lead the diagnosis of the organization's governance structures and human resources; conduct a collective visioning and design exercise for Fahamu's Africa governance; provide recommendations for the strengthening of Fahamu's human resource capacities; develop a detailed transition plan and oversee its implementation. Specific tasks * Conduct an in-depth analysis of the transition process, governance, human resources and organizational capacity in relation to its mission, vision, mandate and current programmatic work. * Conduct a consultation process, visioning exercise and strategic planning for Fahamu's full Africa transition with outgoing and incoming board members and staff; Fahamu's partners, donors, supporters and counterpart organizations. * Design a detailed transition plan including change management risks and mitigation. * Oversee and support the implementation of key elements of the transition plan in a timely and professional manner, with minimal disruption to Fahamu's work. Deliverables - A methodological note that specifies: 1. Data collection method and sources of information. 2. Clear identification of the interventions under review and levels of analysis that includes target groups; counterpart organizations; allies and partners; outgoing and incoming senior board and staff; donors; others c. The different roles of the stakeholders above and how they will be involved in the analysis, planning, visioning and transition plan implementation. * -- A draft analytical report on Fahamu's governance and human resource, transition and recommendations for discussion and feedback by Fahamu's transition advisory group. * -- Transition plan and budget * -- Final report and recommendations Person specifications o At least 7 years of experience in organization change management, strategic planning and visioning o At least an undergraduate degree in Organizational Development or a related field o Proven experience in change management in a non-profit environment in Africa * Proven commitment to the vision and principles of Fahamu * Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines * Full time commitment for 5 months to this assignment * An excellent communicator with good negotiation skills * Excellent facilitation skills * French and Kiswahili language skills preferred Consultancy duration The overall consultancy period is 5 months beginning September 3, 2012. Location Nairobi, Kenya. How to apply Applications should be provided by August 24, 2012. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interested candidates are invited to submit to infokenya(a)fahamu.org: . . Ø? Ø? Ø? Curriculum vitae of the consultant or team of consultants that highlights experience with similar assignments A detailed description of: Your understanding of the assignment How you intend to work on this project Your expected fees

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Re: [kictanet] Three candidates shortlisted in race for top CCK post
by Walubengo J 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

Mbugua, interesting analysis... i have inteacted with both Wangusi and Omo and am sure either of them can do the job. Not had a chance with Kiptiness but cant rule him out. Right now whoever gets the job will be based on which politician you know and more so on how politcally aligned they are to our Hon. Minister Pogisho. Going forward, i think the DG job is very serious and am dissapointed that it never made it to the level where the applicants are vetted by Parliament and the holder made to understand that they owe allegiance to the people of kenya - rather than the minister in charge..(no offense meant to cuurent holder :-). But maybe since our future ministers will be more technocrat than political, nominated and vetted by parliament, perhaps this issue maybe addressed accordingly. walu. ------------------------------ On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 9:33 AM AST (Arabian) James Mbugua wrote: >I think it is a done deal. Wangusi will get it. > >He has already been acting and is better at navigating the stormy >politics of telcos and media houses than Njoroge was. > >I don't know much about Omo but it is telling that he was not picked >to be acting when Njoroge was shown the door. > >Njoroge himself was not bad, only he would not fraternize with telco >bosses that Waweru was chummy with (and probably did business with). > >Kiptiness is a straight forward guy who would probably make the best >DG among them but he has been away for sometime when he worked for >Telkom Kenya. > >Wangusi it is. > >JG > > >On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 7:01 AM, <awatila(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> Tech people also have the capacity to understand regulatory issues. >> >> Most of the organizations that CCK will have to regulate are not run by >> lawyers but people with technical backgrounds (in the case of telkos and >> ISPs) and journalists (in the case of media houses) >> >> >> Regards, >> >> Alex Watila >> ICT Manager >> Kenya School of Law >> Langata-South Road, Karen >> P.O. Box 30369 00100 >> Nairobi >> skype: awatila >> Telkom Wireless +254(020) 2699581,2699582, 2699583, 2699584, 2699585, >> 2699586 >> Tel +254 20 8890 044/94, 8891 399, 8891 200 >> Fax +254 20 8891 722 >> “You can visit KSL on the internet at www.ksl.ac.ke” >> >> >> From: robert yawe >> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 8:18 AM >> To: awatila(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Three candidates shortlisted in race for top CCK >> post >> >> Hi, >> >> Regulation is about laws so lawyers are the best placed to deal with the >> issues without getting bogged down in the tech issues. >> >> Might you be interested in a wager on who will be selected and how soon >> after the decision will be challenged in court? >> >> Regards >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> ________________________________ >> From: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Monday, 20 August 2012, 23:05 >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Three candidates shortlisted in race for top CCK >> post >> >> >> >> On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/Three+candidates+shortlis… >> >> >> I don't get it. One engineer pitted against two lawyers. >> >> <quote> >> “CCK is a highly technical institution and it requires somebody who has a >> good understanding of the sector,” said Dr Ndemo. >> </quote> >> >> Well... as they say, wonders shall never cease. >> >> >> >> -- >> Best regards, >> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >> Nairobi,KE >> +254733744121/+254722743223 >> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ >> I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/robertyawe%40yahoo.co… >> >> 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. >> >> ________________________________ >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/awatila%40yahoo.co.uk >> >> >> 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. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jgmbugua%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. > >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.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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Cloud based Temenos T24
by robert yawe 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

Hi, A company called Sofgen has setup office in Kenya to target the MFI players by offering a cloud based solution based on T24, this is the same application being used by KCB and will now be available to smaller organisations - truly a technology leveler. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/Swiss+ICT+firm+eyes+Kenya… If you remember I raised the issue of financial institutions resisting the move to the cloud based on the responses from many concerning security I mentioned the implementation of T24 on Microsoft's cloud platform to server over 30 banks in Mexico. As we where busy trying to protect our hardware and support contracts the world arrived to pull the rug from below our feet. 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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Procurement law set for review
by Grace Githaiga 18 Aug '12

18 Aug '12

http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/Procurement+law+set+for+review+/-/100…

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Hackitat - A film about political hacking, world wide
by Ali Hussein 18 Aug '12

18 Aug '12

What compels some people to spend a lot of time and energy on setting up servers, creating programs and even committing crimes to help people in a dictatorship in another country to communicate freely? Who are the people building a nation on the Internet and why are they doing it? How are the hackers in Bolivia working to integrate indigenous languages into computer software so that all people can access the technology? Who are the hackers in the middle east that some call terrorists and some call freedom activists. What drives this activism and does anonymous in Bahrain share a common ideology with anonymous in Brazil? Around the world there is a network of hackerspaces that explore, hack and create new ways of expressing themselves with technology. Hackerspaces that by some are seen as a threat to our digital society. Read on @ http://www.indiegogo.com/hackitat-a-film-about-political-hacking-world-wide -- *Ali Hussein|Managing Partner* * *Telemedia Africa Azania Technology Group Chaka Court, Argwings Kodhek Road P O Box 14556-00100 Office: +254 737 751409 Cell: +254 773/713 601113 *Nairobi, Kenya* Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo "You generally hear that what a man doesn't know doesn't hurt him, but in business what a man doesn't know does hurt.". - E. St. Elmo Lewis, member, Advertising Hall of Fame

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Happy Eid Mubarak.
by alice＠apc.org 18 Aug '12

18 Aug '12

Wishing everyone who is concluding their month-long Ramadan fast, a Happy Eid Mubarak. Best Alice

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IIEC: voting for technology
by Andrew Limo 17 Aug '12

17 Aug '12

The Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) will hold a two-day conference and exhibition on election technology at the KICC grounds in Nairobi on 22nd- 23rd Sept., 2012. Over 40 firms dealing with election technology, both local and foreign, have been invited to showcase their innovations to the Commission and the public. Electoral management bodies from East African Community (EAC), professionals in electoral technology, political parties and other interested parties have also been invited to the open forum on election technology. Participants will be expected to interrogate and evaluate the solutions offered by the various vendors and share their findings with IIEC. The aim of the open day is to expose voters to election technology and give them an opportunity to try out some of the solution on offer. In looking for the appropriate technology, the electoral management body would like to make informed decision based not only on expert advice but also the user experiences. It is apparent that the expanded 2012 general elections, which will require voters to vote for six elective positions in a single session instead of the traditional three, will require a fast and reliable solution. The appropriate application of technology should increase administrative efficiency, reduce long-term costs and enhance political transparency.Since technology is always designed to solve problems, and elections are not short of problems, technology is therefore first port of call by the Commission. We would be happy to have the ICT fraternity visiting and sharing with us their views. Welcome all, Andrew

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East Africa to benefit from proposed continental domain name
by Du Toit, Jaco 17 Aug '12

17 Aug '12

The African Union is working to establish a continental internet registry that will allow private and governmental entities to use a single domain -- such as .africa -- to attract traffic to their websites. See http://sabahionline.com/en_GB/articles/hoa/articles/features/2012/08/16/ feature-02 ------------------------------------------------- Jaco DU TOIT Adviser for Communication & Information UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa United Nations Avenue, UNON, Gigiri (Room C-104) P.O. Box 30592-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 (0)20 762 2346/2566 Fax +254 (0)20 762 2750 Mobile: +254 (0)728 610 912 Email:j.dutoit@unesco.org, Website: http://www.unesco-nairobi.org

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