October 2013 - KICTANet

Fwd: Leadership Development Blended Learning Course
by Gakiria 15 Oct '13

15 Oct '13

Dear Listers, In collaboration with GlobalNxt University, our Global Education partner, we are pleased to offer you internationally certified Leadership Development Programs to prepare you for new business challenges and opportunities in Africa. Developed by international faculty who understand the realities of running businesses in emerging markets, each program is designed to help you strengthen your leadership and creative thinking capacity, develop innovative & effective strategies, negotiate better deals, and implement management & governance systems that will protect and enhance the value of your organization. *The call for application is now open for the 2 courses below:* 1) Creating an Entrepreneurial Mindset 2) Creative Thinking The 4-week courses are implemented through a Blended Learning format consisting of an on-line phase sandwiched between two short face-to-face workshops. Find attached the course brochures for more information. *Course Fee* The participation fee is 600 US Dollars, which covers attendance in the 2 face-to-face workshops, Globally accredited course curriculum, on-line tutor support, and certification by GlobalNxt University. For registration, click the link below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DTknWNtGUcqAx_k2m2HdSI4kJ9YEArNpz8IrzWR7xm… *About GlobalNxt University* GlobalNxt University (www.globalnxt.edu.my) is a pioneering academic institution committed to educational innovation and transformation. Based in Malaysia and bringing together over 75 distinguished faculty from across 17 countries and meticulously developed content, GlobalNxt University sets a new quality standard for on-line education. The university's unique academic heritage is founded on U21Global, an on-line education initiative pioneered in 2001, by a group of research intensive globally reputed international universities that have collaborated with over 100 corporates across the globe. *For more information, contact* Kate Kamau Mobile +254 721 528247 email: katey89us(a)yahoo.com Regards Andrew Gakiria

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Fw: LakeHub Manager
by Simeon Oriko 15 Oct '13

15 Oct '13

Listers, For a while now, LakeHub (www.lakehub.co.ke (http://www.lakehub.co.ke)) has made significant efforts to build and strengthen the tech community in Western Kenya. The effort has made tremendous progress and is looking to grow beyond their early success by hiring a manager to lead the initiative through a new period of growth and development. I'm sharing this in hope that some of you may be interested. Kind Regards, Simeon Oriko -- Simeon Oriko | Digital and Innovation Strategist Web: www.mtotowajirani.com (http://www.mtotowajirani.com/) | Twitter: @mtotowajirani (https://twitter.com/mtotowajirani) LinkedIn: ke.linkedin.com/in/simeonoriko (http://ke.linkedin.com/in/simeonoriko) Cell: +254 724 892 941 | Skype: simeonoriko Forwarded message: > From: Evan Green-Lowe <evan.greenlowe(a)gmail.com> > To: Simeon Oriko > Date: Monday, October 14, 2013 11:21:12 PM > Subject: LakeHub Manager > > Hey Simeon, > > How is everything? Long time no chat, and hope all has been well in Nairobi. Thank you again for your time and inputs on the "LakeHub" idea ... we've been doing alright for ourselves and now I have a very quick, but super-helpful favor to ask if you can spare 2 minutes. > > Do you mind forwarding a job description to lead the growth/development of LakeHub to a few people that could be interested and well suited. > > As you know (but can now just forward on to colleagues and friends), LakeHub - www.lakehub.co.ke (http://www.lakehub.co.ke/) - is a growing and enthusiastic community of techies, and entrepreneurs based in and around Kisumu, Kenya. > > We're ready to take the next step and looking for a full-time, paid Manager to lead LakeHub forward. LakeHub is seeking someone who shares our passion, won’t take “No” for an answer, and is interested in the position described in the attached document. > > It's incredibly important us to find *the* correct candidate. I think it is the most important decision we'll make - and with the right person I think there is a very bright future for LakeHub and for the successful candidate. > > If you can pass this on to a couple (2? 3?) friends, former co-workers, or acquaintences in Kenya that might be suitable for the role - that would be a tremendous help. Feel free to send me names to look out for, and/or any other thoughts/advice you have to share on how we can make this hiring process a success. > > Let me know if this is something you can do. Even knowing who is spreading the word will be helpful for us to guide the hiring process. > > Thanks very much - really do appreciate it, hope to talk soon. > > Warm regards, > Evan >

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The core Internet institutions abandon the US Government | IGP Blog
by Badru Ntege 15 Oct '13

15 Oct '13

http://www.internetgovernance.org/2013/10/11/the-core-internet-institutions… Badru Ntege Sent from my Mobile

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FB accounts compromised
by Evans Ikua 15 Oct '13

15 Oct '13

I have just had a friend of mine lose her FB account after a hacker got her credentials and started scamming her friends to send him/her money. Now I log into FB and I see my cousin's account with a similar message on his wall. Seems like there is trend here. Please warn all and sundry against just sending money to anyone just because they saw a message from a friend on FB. Twitter may help. -- *---------------------------------------------------- Kind Regards, Evans Ikua,* Skype: @ikuae

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Vacancy Announcement: Senior Software Developer...
by Michael Bullut 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Greetings Good People, Echo Mobile is looking for a Senior Software Developer. If you are interested please follow the directions in the attached job description to apply. If you're not available for this opportunity at present, please forward the same to your existing networks. Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114. **Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* ***Twitter:** @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/> * *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com* * * *---*

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Calling all Innovators
by Amos Ochieng 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Calling all Innovators: Win Your Share of $150 000 USD Thru the Innovation Prize for Africa. Deadline: 31 October 2013Mujawamariya Pauline<http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=92861497&goback=%2Egde_877757_membe…> Program Director, Innovation Prize for Africa; African Innovation Foundation (AIF) The Innovation Prize for Africa (www.innovationprizeforafrica.org) is on a quest to find and support the innovators and entrepreneurs who have come up with the best solutions to Africa’s everyday challenges. We look for innovations in five priority areas: • Agriculture/agribusiness • Environment, Energy and Water • Health and Wellbeing • Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) • Manufacturing and Service Industry Learn more about the IPA and spread the word about this unique approach to driving development for Africans by Africans. We believe that the best way to predict the future is to create it. Don’t wait – Apply online today! BE A PART OF THE FUTURE WE INNOVATE! -- Amos Ochieng | Programmes Officer Kenya Community Media Network (KCOMNET) Shalom House - Dagoretti Corner, Nairobi, KENYA Tel: 254 0202379949, Mobile: +254 729355 550 Skype: amos.ochieng, Twitter: @ochiengamos

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Internet Freedom under siege world wide...But Kenya considered to have total Internet Freedom
by Ali Hussein 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Listers Over the last year there has been concerted efforts to curb Internet Freedoms and the number one reason behind this is 'National Security'. Many countries have regressed. However according to the Business Daily, which sites various sources, Kenya remains an island of freedom when it comes to the Internet. '...Of the 14 African countries included in the sample, only Kenya and South Africa were considered to have complete Internet freedom.' I believe this has come to pass because of forward thinking Government officials in the ICT space and vocal non governmental players like KICTANET. What we must ensure is that we assist the government to enable the balance between national security and personal freedoms to continue. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Internet-freedom-under-threat/-/539546/2… Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Fw: Africa Union Convention
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Dear All I met Marcela at the All Voices Count Meeting at ihub on Friday and I asked her to send the document below for your input. You can contact her Jane On Monday, October 14, 2013 10:53 AM, Marcela Sinda <marcelasinda(a)gmail.com> wrote: Dear Jane, The African Union has prepared a final draft of an AU Convention on Cyber security (“the AUCC”). The AUCC is scheduled for final passage at an AU meeting in January 2014. After extensive discussions with various Kenyan stakeholders from industry, academia, and NGOs, we (Strathmore - Centre for Intellectual Property) have identified numerous provisions in the AUCC that, if passed by the AU and ratified by Kenya, will have substantial negative effects on the Kenyan online economy and social culture. A few of the more problematic examples are: 1. The AUCC significantly restricts freedom of expression in violation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by prohibiting individuals from expressing ideas and theories on religion and ethnicity. 2. The AUCC requires governments to have in place a mechanism for cyber forensic investigations into online criminal activity. This includes appointment of investigativejudges with almostunlimited power to require seizure and analysis of digital and physical evidence. Most African governments currently lack legislative and technical capability to satisfy such a legal requirement, and the likelihood of misuse is high. 3. The AUCC criminalizes all unsolicited electronic communications. No government or intergovernmental treaty in the world has had success in doing this; it is completely impractical and will draw wide criticism for selective enforcement or lack of enforcement. 4. The AUCC requires that a person or a corporate organization engaging in electronic financial transactions (e.g., M-Pesa or OLX users) provide full identity information, including PIN and address information. This requirement is costly and risky, and it remains unclear how such data will be protected and how confidentiality will be maintained. Finally,preparation of the AUCC involved little or no consultation with non-government stakeholders. Major industry stakeholders have expressed serious misgivings to us about the scope and practicality of the AUCC. Most industry stakeholders, however, remain completely unaware even of the existence of the draft AUCC.Oppose passage of the AUCC in its current form here http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/262/148/817/ PS: We would like to have organization endorse this movement by allowing us to use their logo. We have among others, Google, iHub, iLab Africa and CIPIT at Strathmore. Regards, Marcela Sinda | Project Management | M: (+254) 727 987 907 S: sinda.marcela T: SindaMM

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KENYA POWER - The Answer to Universal Connectivity for all?
by Ali Hussein 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Listers KenyaPower earned Kshs 1 billion last year through leasing dark fibre to telcos. A nice little side business. Does Kenya Power have the capacity and bandwidth (pun intended) to execute this widely? A Senior Manager is on record saying:- “If we were to reach 2 million homes and charge only Sh500 per house, this would be Sh50 billion per month. So, that is where the potential is,” Kenya Power’s chief manager for information technology and telecommunications, Samuel Ndirangu, said. The power distributor’s acting managing director said the firm is now focusing on expanding and leasing fibre optic to its client list in a bid to diversify revenues. Question: I have absolutely no problem with Kenya Power 'dabbling' in Internet service provision. I would however caution this new 'focus' on connectivity when only 20% of Kenyans have access to electricity in the main centres and less than 10% n some rural areas. Unless of course we are starting to see the emergence of what this list has all along advocated:- the consolidation of fibre optic cable across the country with all players having a stake in the role out to ensure cheaper and widely more accessible high speed internet connectivity. If this is the case the I'm all for it... http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Kenya-Power-to-lay-to-fibre-optic-cables-t… Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Company Registration Devolved?
by Bernard Kioko [Bernsoft Group] 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Does anyone here know if there are any plans to devolve the company registry to say county level..

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