December 2013 - KICTANet

Re: [kictanet] 3 Media houses protest Majanja's Digital Migration Ruling
by ICT Researcher 26 Dec '13

26 Dec '13

-2 @Ali -1 @Ngigi -1 ------------------------------- On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 12:04 AM MSK S.M. Muraya wrote: >+1 @Ali +1 @Ngigi +1 > > >Regards > >Murigi / Stanley Muraya > >*"Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one >who takes a city." Prov 16:32* > > >On Wed, Dec 25, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > >> This is the same corruption issues disguised as 'competitive' tender... >> >> Look at it this way, you want Kenya's airwaves to be digital. On one hand >> you get a national parastatal which performs below average on the other >> hand a foreign company. >> >> We all know KBC wouldn't perform, so we will have our key national >> broadcast handled by a foreign firm. If some guy in China pushes a certain >> button, we could get a complete news blackout. Is that not a serious >> security risk that ought to have mitigated against during the bid >> requirements stage? >> >> Now my hypothesis, the Chinese got this since the ones handling the tender >> could not get kickbacks from either KBC nor from the Kenyan consortium that >> generally operates in an industry where they dont have to pay kickbacks. >> With the incoming new government the ones handling the tender, had to line >> their pockets quick. Damn national interests! >> >> But, we are where we are and them TV stations have been down for a number >> of days, interestlingly enough I havent noticed! >> >> Merry Xmas. >> >> Waithaka Ngigi >> >> Alliance Technologies >> Nairobi, Kenya >> >> www.A1.io >> On 25 Dec 2013 07:32, "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >> Wambua >> >> The issue I raise is beyond 'competitive bidding issues'. >> >> Try owning digital signals in China, US or Europe if you are a foreign >> company. Why is it that we think that 'free markets' are only 'free' when >> African countries are involved? >> >> History is littered with local protectionism for certain industries. In >> fact China and Japan are the biggest examples of this. Way do we see it fit >> to just give away our Crown Jewels in the guise of free and competitive >> bidding? >> >> I understand that this may be beyond CCK's pay grade and should actually >> be addressed to policy makers... >> >> Ali Hussein >> >> +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 >> >> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will >> have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Dec 24, 2013, at 6:41 PM, Bernard Kioko <bkioko(a)bernsoft.com> wrote: >> >> They can't share or come out like he just did. Theirs is not based on >> honesty and valid reasons. The use of court is so they can hide behind >> legal technicalities. >> >> The CS said he has been available for dialog but they go chest thumb and >> threatening. >> >> If they had any previous effort towards educating consumer they would >> hold moral authority in my space. Refusing to air paid adverts by cck....I >> say very irresponsible. >> >> sad though. >> On 24 Dec 2013 18:35, "Walubengo J" <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> @Wambua >>> >>> jst seen the CS breathing fire on K24 on this matter. It looks like >>> this fight is moving from the courts into the public space. It sounds like >>> its going to be looong and bloody. Ave heard from the Govt side, I wonder >>> what the Media house side is...they are all here on KICTAnet and I wish >>> they would freely share their view -outside the constraints of a court case. >>> >>> One good outcome of the blackout from NTV, KTN and Citizen is the >>> discovery of KBC and KT24...had forgotten they exist :-) >>> >>> walu. >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 4:39 PM AST (Arabian) Wambua, Christopher wrote: >>> >>> >Bernard, >>> > >>> >CCK has not issued a third licence for digital signal distribution. >>> > >>> >Christopher Wambua >>> >Manager - Communications >>> >Consumer and Public Affairs Department >>> >Communications Commission of Kenya >>> >P.O. Box 14448 NAIROBI 00800 >>> >Tel: +254 20 4242209 >>> >info(a)cck.go.ke<mailto:info@cck.go.ke> >>> >www.cck.go.ke<http://www.cck.go.ke> >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >From: Bernard Kioko [Bernsoft Group] [mailto:bkioko@bernsoft.com] >>> >Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 4:35 PM >>> >To: Wambua, Christopher >>> >Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs; 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' >>> >Subject: RE: [kictanet] 3 Media houses protest Majanja's Digital >>> Migration Ruling >>> > >>> >Christopher, >>> > >>> >I am an ardent supporter of the migration but I need to ask. >>> > >>> >Have you issued any 3rd license to anyone? >>> > >>> >Regards >>> > >>> >From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+bkioko= >>> bernsoft.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke]<mailto:[mailto: >>> kictanet-bounces+bkioko=bernsoft.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke]> On Behalf >>> Of Wambua, Christopher >>> >Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 12:54 PM >>> >To: bkioko(a)bernsoft.com<mailto:bkioko@bernsoft.com> >>> >Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> >Subject: Re: [kictanet] 3 Media houses protest Majanja's Digital >>> Migration Ruling >>> >Importance: High >>> > >>> >You will recall that the 2nd licence for digital broadcasting signal >>> distribution was issued out competitively through an open tender. Some of >>> the local media houses expressed interest in the tender but lost out to the >>> licence by the Pan-Africa Network Group in an open and transparent >>> tendering process. They subsequently lodged an appeal to the Public >>> Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA) which was dismissed as lacking any >>> merit. >>> > >>> >The two firms have set up digital platforms in Nairobi and other major >>> towns in country to support the migration from analogue to digital TV >>> broadcasting. The issue of awarding the licences to a Chinese firm and a >>> subsidiary of a firm on its deathbed is therefore a non-issue. >>> > >>> >Best regards >>> > >>> >Christopher Wambua >>> >Manager - Communications >>> >Consumer and Public Affairs Department >>> >Communications Commission of Kenya >>> >P.O. Box 14448 NAIROBI 00800 >>> >Tel: +254 20 4242209 >>> >info(a)cck.go.ke<mailto:info@cck.go.ke> >>> >www.cck.go.ke<http://www.cck.go.ke> >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+wambua= >>> cck.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Kivuva >>> >Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 12:25 PM >>> >To: Wambua, Christopher >>> >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> >Subject: Re: [kictanet] 3 Media houses protest Majanja's Digital >>> Migration Ruling >>> > >>> >On 23 December 2013 19:01, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke<mailto: >>> ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>> >Brinkmanship. >>> > >>> >To be fair though I can't help thinking how skewed we are as a country >>> that the two digital signals are:- >>> > >>> >1. Controlled by a Chinese company >>> >2. Controlled by a defunct media company that is at its death bed.. >>> > >>> >+1 Ali >>> > >>> >Capital flight is a KILLER of any economy. >>> > >>> > >>> >Where have we go we wrong? >>> >Ali Hussein >>> > >>> >+254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 >>> > >>> >"I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world >>> will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein >>> > >>> > >>> >______________________ >>> >Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya. >>> >twitter.com/lordmwesh<http://twitter.com/lordmwesh> >>> >google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/bkioko%40bernsoft.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/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. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngigi%40at.co.ke >> >> >> 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/murigi.muraya%40gmail… >> >> 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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3 Media houses protest Majanja's Digital Migration Ruling
by Grace Githaiga 26 Dec '13

26 Dec '13

NTV Kenya‪#‎DigitalMigration‬: The Big Switch-offIn the High Court sitting in Nairobi Monday, Justice David Majanja dismissed a petition by three media houses - the Standard Group, Nation Media Group and Royal Media- to have the digital migration postponed until certain critical issues spelt out in the petition are resolved. He dismissed the case and as a consequence digital migration takes effect immediately.In compliance with that judgement, we (the Media Owners' Association) are left with no option but to go off-air. We have instructed our lawyers to appeal against the High Court decision in the Court of Appeal. At the same time, we are pursuing other avenues to resolve the issue so that you can continue watching your favourite television station. We hope to be back on air as soon as possible.

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Fwd: Call for applications: Introduction to Internet Governance
by Barrack Otieno 24 Dec '13

24 Dec '13

Listers, FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Stephanie Borg Psaila <stephaniep(a)diplomacy.edu> Date: Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 4:46 PM Subject: Call for applications: Introduction to Internet Governance To: igcbp(a)diplomacy.edu Dear colleagues, DiploFoundation is accepting applications for the upcoming online course, Introduction to Internet Governance <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-foundation>. The course details are right below; for further questions, you can get in touch via ig(a)diplomacy.edu If you have already taken the course, we would appreciate if you could forward this information and add your recommendation to anyone who can benefit from the course. We take the opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a happy festive season and a prosperous New Year! 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Congrats to New ICANN 49 Fellows from Kenya
by Paul M 24 Dec '13

24 Dec '13

Congratulations to Philip Adar, Ephraim Percy Kenyanito and Bonface Witaba on your selection as ICANN fellows. A record number of fellows (3) were selected from the motherland for this application round, this was more than any other country with the only exception being Pakistan. To all selected fellows do enjoy the meeting in Singapore!! BTW the next round of the fellowship applications for ICANN 50 to be held in London begins on January 3rd deadline on February 14th and selected fellows will be announced on March 28th. http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships The following candidates have been selected to participate in the Singapore Fellowship Program, 23-27 March 2014 at the 49th ICANN Meeting: Oluwaseun Samson Ojedeji – Nigeria – Academic / Registry Xandra Fong – Fiji – Not for Profit Yungyung Teng – People's Republic of China – Government / IPC Mamadou Lo – Senegal – Business Maricarmen Sequera – Paraguay – End User João Carlos Rebello Caribé – Brazil – Not for Profit / NCUC Md. Jahangir Hossain – Bangladesh – Not for Profit / NPOC Inam Ali – Jordan – Civil Society Hanen Idoudi – Tunisia – Academic Farzaneh Badiei – Iran – End User Karel Douglas – Trinidad and Tobago – Government Bukola Fawole – Nigeria – Academic Pascal Guillaume Bekono – Cameroon – Government / At Large Ephraim Percy Kenyanito – Kenya – End User Shakeel Ahmed – Pakistan – End User Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui – Niue – Not for Profit / At Large Yousef Torman – Jordan – Academic Rommel Natividad – Philippines – Government / GAC Taravatu Arua Taravatu – Papua New Guinea – Government Gul-e Rana – Pakistan – Academic Wisdom Kwasi Donkor – Ghana – Government Rahul Sharma – India – Not for Profit Zakir Syed – Pakistan – Not for Profit Mario Aleman Zapata – Nicaragua – Not for Profit Bonface Witaba – Kenya – Not for Profit / NPOC Ibrahim Alfayoumi – West Bank and Gaza – ccTLD Etuate Cocker – Tonga – Academic Lianna Galstyan – Armenia – Not for Profit Aasis Karan – Fiji – Business / At Large Benjamin Akintunde Akinmoyeje – Nigeria – Not for Profit / NCUC Philip Adar – Kenya – Business Bram Fudzulani – Malawi – Business / ISP and ASO Matilda Pamao – Papua New Guinea – Academic / ccNSO Vernon O'Brien – Dominica – Government Valentina Pavel Burloiu – Romania – Not for Profit / At large Hasnaa Soraya Melyani – Morocco – End User Zhang Zuan – People's Republic of China – Not for Profit / member NCUC Jason Hynds – Barbados – Not for Profit / At Large Mohamed Adas – West Bank and Gaza – End User Mohamed Elshaikh – Sudan – End User Walid Al-Saqaf – Yemen – Academic / NCUC Andreas Sifiso Dlamini – Swaziland - Government Kindest Regards, Paul Muchene

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Digital migration to proceed after High Court dismisses petition
by Grace Githaiga 23 Dec '13

23 Dec '13

The migration from analogue to digital television broadcasting will continue as planned after the High Court dismissed a petition by three leading media houses seeking to stop the process.http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Digital-Migration-High-Court-David-Majanja/-/1056/2122972/-/8ruryiz/-/index.html

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Re: [kictanet] 3 Media houses protest Majanja's Digital Migration Ruling
by ICT Researcher 23 Dec '13

23 Dec '13

It would be interesting to watch if the world will stop spinning because 3 (out of how many?) channels are briefly off-air as they are forced by the law to put their media houses in order? ------------------------------ On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 9:01 PM MSK Grace Githaiga wrote: >NTV Kenya‪#‎DigitalMigration‬: The Big Switch-offIn the High Court sitting in Nairobi Monday, Justice David Majanja dismissed a petition by three media houses - the Standard Group, Nation Media Group and Royal Media- to have the digital migration postponed until certain critical issues spelt out in the petition are resolved. He dismissed the case and as a consequence digital migration takes effect immediately.In compliance with that judgement, we (the Media Owners' Association) are left with no option but to go off-air. We have instructed our lawyers to appeal against the High Court decision in the Court of Appeal. At the same time, we are pursuing other avenues to resolve the issue so that you can continue watching your favourite television station. We hope to be back on air as soon as possible.

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Follow Kenya News Agency
by Esther Wanjau 23 Dec '13

23 Dec '13

Follow Kenya News Agency (KNA) on twitter @kenyanewsagency and visit and like their Facebook page Kenya News Agency - KNA as well as www.kenyanewsagency.go.ke for up-to-date news and features from all the counties. Kenya News Agency also celebrated KNA@50 on 5th December 2013. Esther Wanjau Ministry of Information, Communications & Technology

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East African states to share SIM card, national ID data
by Grace Githaiga 22 Dec '13

22 Dec '13

Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and South Sudan are working towards establishing a cross-border SIM card registration framework in a new effort to curb the rise in crimes perpetrated by the use of mobile devices.http://www.nation.co.ke/business/East-African-states-to-share-SIM-card-and-national-ID-data-/-/996/2121474/-/iqt4hez/-/index.html

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Website to report crime is launched
by Grace Githaiga 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

A computerised system to help Kenyans report crime to the police was launched on Thursday.It will enable the public to take pictures or video clips and post them anonymously to a website.This is in addition to two hotlines where the public can call and ask for police help or report crime. The numbers are 999 and 112. The website is www.usalamawatch.go.ke http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Website-to-report-crime-is-launched/-/1056/211…

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Season's Greetings! A Year in Review, 2013 - Yes2dotAfrica Campaign!
by Gideon 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here<http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs123/1102516344150/archive/111596673068…> <http://s.rs6.net/t?e=u-ZZ9AdzrT0&c=1&r=1><http://s.rs6.net/t?e=u-ZZ9AdzrT0&c=3&r=1> <http://s.rs6.net/t?e=u-ZZ9AdzrT0&c=4&r=1> <http://s.rs6.net/t?e=u-ZZ9AdzrT0&c=5&r=1> <http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Season-s-Greetings--A-Year-in-Review--20…> DotConnectAfrica December 2013 Newsletter*[image: Yes2dotAfrica with logo]* A Year in Review- 2013! *Season's Greetings * *2013 End of Year Message at Christmas-from the Yes2DotAfrica Campaign!* *Message from the Founder/Executive Director* * As Executive Director of DotConnectAfrica Trust and spearhead of the Yes2DotAfrica Campaign, it gives me great pleasure to send this end of year message at Christmas to our entire Pan-African constituency and global community of supporters and well-wishers all over the world! * * As 2013 draws to a close it is worth looking back at where we have been and consider what 2014 will bring. As usual for DCA, it has been a year of intense activity to ensure that our promise to Africa stands - that "we shall deliver .africa registry to the continent, sooner than expected". DCA Trust has a long-standing tradition of informing its African and global constituency on matters affecting the global Internet Governance, ICANN and related African affairs. Our regular Newsletters and Social media Campaigns sites provide us the conduit to keep all informed and more importantly, get feedbak on our initiatives. Before reviewing the major highlights of what DCA Trust accomplished during the year, I would like to make an extended commentary on the most important global issue of 2013. * *From Wikileaks of 2012 to Edward Snowden's NSA Leaks of 2013: * *Implications for Global Internet Governance* *2012 will always be remembered as the Year of Wikileaks. Similarly, 2013 shall also be remembered as the year that Edward Snowden, a computer security specialist and former CIA employee and National Security Agency contractor, leaked classified information regarding the NSA global surveillance programs.* *Whilst Wikileaks was about US diplomatic cables, the Edward Snowden disclosure of classified NSA information to private media organizations such as the UK Guardian newspaper has had graver implications for global Internet privacy. Unfortunately, the NSA leak presented the United States of America as a country that practically spies on everybody in a most indiscriminate manner, including its own allies. It was revealed that the President of Brazil, Ms. Dilma Rouseff had been spied upon by the USA; a dangerous revelation that compelled her to cancel a planned official visit to the United States of America. The German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel also complained that her mobile phone had been hacked into, and the 'usual suspect' had been listening into all her conversations. The German Government was indignant and complained directly to the US Government. The EU also sought clarifications from the United States. Most foreign leaders demanded that US spying must stop after it was revealed by the Guardian that 35 world leaders had been spied upon after their telephone communications were tapped. * *Brazil had to take the matter to the United Nations General Assembly and collaborated with Germany in October to draft a resolution on the US spying allegations that would guarantee the privacy of electronic communications. The consensus resolution on *"The right to privacy in the digital age" *was adapted on 19th December 2013. It calls on UN Member States to **"review their procedures, practices and legislation on the surveillance of communications, their interception and collection of personal data, including mass surveillance, with a view to upholding the right to privacy by ensuring the full and effective implementation of all relevant obligations under international human rights law".* This seems to be the only coordinated reaction by the international community to the US global spying and surveillance activities. *But the revelation is that the US Federal Government has expanded its global electronic surveillance program and is said to have been collecting diverse types of information including email, chat, video-conferencing, file transfers, etc. supplied by Internet companies such as Google, Facebook, Apple, Yahoo, Microsoft, AOL, YouTube, etc, although all of them denying it, unless under a court order. These companies are often forced to comply since it is lawful under US laws for them to cooperate with National Intelligence Agencies. The US-based Internet and Telecoms companies (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc.) ordinarily cannot refuse to provide data upon the request of US national security agencies against the backdrop that increased surveillance activities by US National Security operatives are justified by heightened global counter-terrorism efforts that are aimed at discovering and disrupting terrorist threats.* *Thus, anything that is happening on the Internet, especially on the Social Media space is no longer private. These recent revelations have clearly shown that Internet user privacy has been significantly undermined and public confidence and trust on the Internet as a communications platform has been considerably eroded.* *It is expected that these issues would remain topical throughout 2014 and beyond, as the future of Global Internet Governance is debated. *The voices of those calling for a paradigm shift in the architecture of Global Internet Governance towards one that de-emphasizes the centrality of U.S.-based institutions will no doubt become more strident. The NSA leaks and the allegations of widespread international spying activities by the United States of America, including access to millions of data records obtained from Internet and telephone companies, have seriously undercut US moral authority as the custodian of Internet privacy, civil liberties and human rights. The countries that have been clamoring for a new internet Governance model that is led by the UN would try to buttress their case by citing US global Internet surveillance program and global spying activities. *The independent panel that was setup by the US Administration to review the surveillance programs recommended that some restrictions should be placed on NSA spying activities. During 2014, the global community will be closely monitoring the commencement of implementation of policy reforms regarding the US surveillance programs by the NSA.* *DCA's Year in Review* * DCA Trust had another year of continuous activity and engagement with matters and event concerning the new gTLD program and the DNS industry generally * *In March 2013, DCA Registry Services and its UK Technical Partner CentralNic participated in the African Multi-stakeholder Internet Governance meeting held at the UNECA Conference center in Addis Ababa, Ethioipia from 6-8 Mrach 2013*. DCA Trust participated at the event along* other African organizations like **African IGF, AfriNIC, AFTLD, ISOC Africa, and the ATU and ITU*. The delegation noted the urgent need for the improvement of services to make the market viable and profitable and these findings strengthen its promise to work with the ccTLD's. * DotConnectAfrica then attended and contributed to the "Innovation Africa Digital Summit", with the theme: "National Broadband Strategies and Agendas: Acceleration and Alignment", which was also held in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. DCA got the opportunity to clarify the .africa bid to the audience, stating that DotAfrica as an Internet new gTLD resource rightly belongs to ICANN, and that the entire new gTLD program is governed by ICANN under a globally approved process, and the AUC has no authorization to delegate DotAfrica to a registry operator outside the ICANN's process. DCA explained that Uniforum in its application submitted to ICANN has already given away the legal rights to the .africa registry databases and all intellectual property to the AU, which explains why Uniforum was calling it an AU initiative, the same view that was held by the NEPAD representative who was also a panelist at the forum. DCA Trust has always maintained that all the rights to the new DotAfrica gTLD including the registry databases, rightfully belongs to ICANN according to the stipulations of the new gTLD Program and the associated new gTLD Registry Services Agreement, and that the African Union and UniForum cannot act outside these specifications that have been legally codified and approve. * *Also in March, The Republic of Kenya saw the peaceful election of** His Excellency, Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta and His Deputy, H.E. Mr. William Ruto.** DotConnectAfrica Trust (DCA Trust), and its affiliate DCA Registry Services (Kenya) Ltd**. was pleased to extend very warm congratulations to the president and country of Kenya.* *The following months, in a candid discourse, **The Reporter Daily **a highly influential an**d respected source of reliable news to Ethiopians**, Africans and globally through its online readership **laid out the struggle of DotConnectAfrica and its six year efforts in initiating the .africa gTLD, the first African run gTLD registry business for Africa*. *In April, the ICANN-46 International gathering that took place in Beijing, China, DCA participated and learned its .africa application received an objection advice from ICANN's Government Advisory Committee (GAC), in the Beijing GAC Advice, to which DotConnectAfrica Trust responded. The GAC Objection Advice against DCA's .Africa application was later accepted by the ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC); a decision that DCA Trust refused to accept because the NGPC failed to perform all required procedures when considering GAC Advice related to Objections such as consultations with independent experts as stipulated in Section 3.1 of the Applicants Guidebook. DCA Trust has therefore challenged the ICANN NGPC decision to accept the GAC Objection Advice, and hopes that this will be resolved during 2014.* *To improve our skills in the ever changing ICT spectrum DCA not only train but also participate in training. DotConnectAfrica Registry Services (Kenya) **in the month of June participated in a rigorous two-day training programme on DNSSEC that was conducted at the AFRALTI Nairobi**.* *In July, **the DotConnectAfrica team participated in the ICANN-47 International Meeting in Durban, South Africa. DCA's team were panelist to the Second Africa Domain Name System (DNS) Forum held as a precursor to the ICANN meeting and also raised question to the ICANN Board and GAC on .africa regarding GAC's treatment of its application. * *The world could be such a better place if we did not have tragedies, Kenya had terror visited on its citizens in October. **DotConnectAfrica Registry services Kenya, **showed solidarity with the people of Kenya during this difficult period and sent o**ur heartfelt condolences and mourned with the victims.* * Cooperation with the African Union has never been new to DotConnectAfrica, despite the contentious issues of the recent .Africa TLD. DotConnectAfrica as an African organization has always been interested with the work of the African Union, as a Pan African organization and its objective to serve Africa and its people better. DCA Trust has engaged with the AU at the various levels this year. First of all, DCA Trust has written to the newly elected AU leaders on matters of .africa and the controversy and issues surrounding it has requested a positive resolution of the .africa issue directly with the AU commission. Being one engaged in multi-stakeholder process, DCA Trust has participated and provided our Comments to the very important document Draft African Union Convention on the Establishment of A Credible Legal Framework For Cyber Security. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> DCA Trust has also contributed to "The African union Vision 2063" an the ambitious future roadmap whose vision for Africa AU says is that of "An Integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena". * *In November, DotConnectAfrica Registry Services actively participated in ICANN and IGF activities. Our dedicated delegates were among more than 1,700 people from around the world that attended the just concludes ICANN-48 International Meeting that took place in Buenos Aires Argentina from November 17, 2013 to November 21, 2013. At the Afralo meeting, DCA reinforced to ICANN that its work is still marginilized** at ICANN. *DCA has been an active participant at ICANN since 2005, and has championed various ICANN and Africa initiatives, including IDNs, promoting new gTLDs and multi-stakeholder model, Internet Governance issues, and corporate sponsorship of ICANN events. We are an applicant for the .africa new gTLD. However, says DCA, our contributions to the ICANN Process and Africa have been immense, but our knowledge and expertise are yet to be utilized by the current ICANN operatives. Despite the issues at the forum regarding lack of African participation, the process itself has isolated those who actively participate like DCA. *In December 2013, the world came together to mourn, honor and celebrate Africa's Hero and Giant Iconic Leader Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. DotConnectAfrica Trust took the opportunity to honor and celebrate the Giant Iconic Leader of Africa, calling him: Courageous, Selfless and Noble. We quoted him in our message. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…>* *"I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. " * *--Nelson Mandela * *With such a high note from one of the greatest Legends, we ask that you continue to pray for DCA, DotAfrica and Africa during this Holiday Season period and beyond.* *2013 has been a great and busy year for Yes2dotAfrica campaign but thanks to your support it has been worth the while. We did apply for the .africa gTLD in 2012 as promised in our campaigns. We are still going through the rigorous ICANN processes to ensure that we deliver our promise come 2014.* * On behalf of DCA and myself, I wish you peace, joy and Goodwill this Holiday Season * *for Africa and the world!.* *See you all in 2014!* *Happy Holidays & Happy New Year* *Sophia Bekele* *Founder/Executive Director* *DotConnectAfrica* *In this Issue* * Seasons Greetings <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> (Message from Executive Director) <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> DotConnectAfrica Participates in ICANN-48 Buenos Aires, Argentina * *DotConnectAfrica Attends Transform Africa Heads of State Summit 2013-* *contributes to New SmartAfrica Manifesto * *DotConnectAfrica Updated its gTLD Application & Current Engagement with the U.S. Congress**DotConnectAfrica Comments on the Draft African Union Convention on the Establishment of Credible Legal Framework For Cyber Security In Africa October 2013. * *DotConnectAfrica contributes to * *Second DNS Forum at ICANN International meeting in Durban - also raises questions on .africa * * DotConnectAfrica Updated Status of its gTLD Application & Current Engagement with ICANN **DotConnectAfrica Registry Services Participates in ICANN DNSSEC training at AFRALTI Nairobi* * DotConnectAfrica * * Participates at the ICANN 46 International Meeting in Beijing, China - Receives a GAC Objection Advise * *DotConnectAfrica Update: Status of our gTLD Application & Current Engagements with the U.S.Congress* * DCA Clarifies its bid at the Innovation Africa Digital Summit, Addis Ababa Ethiopia * * The IBCA, an Initiative of DCA called for inclusion of African Businesses at ICANN Africa Strategy meeting in Addis Ababa DCA Registry Services makes its voice heard at the ICANN Africa Strategy meeting in Addis Ababa DotConnectAfrica- Personalities of the year * * DotConnectAfrica Mourns with Kenya on Westgate attack Bloomberg TV: Sophia Bekele featured as "African Women to Watch" SEE YOU IN 201 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…>4 * *DCA Personality of the Year* *Nelson Mandela 1918- 2013* A Leader Extraordinary! "It's always impossible until it's done!" -Nelson Mandela Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years for defying the racist apartheid government that led South Africa for decades. He emerged from prison in 1990 and became the South Africa's first black president four yeas later, all the while promoting forgiveness and reconciliation. DotConnectAfrica Honores Nelson. R. Mandela Read More<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> *MATTEW 5:9-12 [NIV]* Blessed are the peacemakers*, for they will be called sons** o*f God. 10 "Blessed are those *who are persecuted because of righteousness* *, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." * *DotConnectAfrica Mourns with Kenya on Westgate attack* Nairobi, Kenya, 2 October, 2013 DotConnectAfrica: A Condolence Message to Kenya and Westgate Victims  Our Heartfelt Condolences to the people of Kenya and the WestGate Mall Victims Link<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> * Raising the Bar * *at DotConnectAfrica is * *our own President/CEO* *Sophia Bekele * *and our relentles* *six-year Yes2dotAfrica Campaign * which continue to rise against all odds and be recognized and admired by the voice of reason, hope, and those who see inspiration and new kind of leadership for change in the work we do. In 2013, Bekele was named* "Top 50 Trailblazers" - Our future made in Africa,* by UK's "NewAfrican Magazine", an IC Publication group on a special "Collector's Edition" which coincided *[image: NewAfrican May 2013 Collectors Issue]*with the continent's 50th anniversary celebrations of the Organization of African Unity -African Union, and featured individuals * "who are realizing significant achievements in their specific field of endeavor" and who are "breaking ground, making Africa proud and propelling it into a future of great hope." Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> * Most recently, in 2013, Bekele was also featured on Bloomberg TV,* "African Women to Watch"* a prime TV program which it says celebrates a * new generation of African Women, closing the gender gap and shaping the continent's political, social and economic landscape. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> Click on Image to Watch recognized Sophia Bekele's her long-term pioneer-ship and contributions in the African ICT and Internet landscape enumerating her as one of * * " Two African leading ladies in the ICT Sector" Read more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> * *DCA's Song of the Year* That a Hero Lies in You [image: Hero - Mariah Carey (Lyrics)]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> Hero - Mariah Carey (Lyrics) *See you all in 2014!* *2013 has been an eventful year in our Yes2dotAfrica campaign but with your support it has been worth the while.* *We applied for the .africa gTLD as promised in our earlier campaigns and we are going through the rigorous ICANN process to make .africa registry a reality. * *In 2014 we shall embark in the process of defending our application to ICANN based on merit and our promises. It will indeed be a tough process but if we have managed to come this far, w**e continue to rise, thanks to your support. * *Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2014! * *T**homas Kamanzi* Editorial Advisor/ press.africa tkamanzi(a)dotconnectafrica.org [image: SANFRANCISCO] *DotConnectAfrica Participates in ICANN-48 Bunoes Aires, Argentina* [image: DotConnectAfrica attended Buenos Aires ICANN] DotConnectAfrica delegates were among more than 1,700 people from around the world that attended the just concluded ICANN 48 International Meeting that took place in Buenos Aires Argentina from November 17, 2013 to November 21, 2013.* Read more: *http://prlog.org/1224825<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> [image: SANFRANCISCO] *DotConnectAfrica Attends Transform Africa Heads of State Summit 2013-** contributes to New SmartAfrica Manifesto * DCA was invited as a delegate to the international high-level conference that was held in Rwanda from October 28 to 31. The conference was attended by over 1,500 delegates and Seven African Heads of State including among others Presidents of Kenya, Uganda, Gabon, and Burkina Faso*. Read more:*http://prlog.org/1223 2338<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> * DotConnectAfrica Comments on the Draft African Union Convention on the Establishment of A Credible Legal Framework For Cyber Security In Africa October 2013 * DotConnectAfrica appreciates the subtle efforts that are being made daily by the governments in partnership with * [image: African Union logo]* private organizations to better the internet technology platform as a means of bridging the digital divide and as such has participated in several similar processes such as the improvement of the International telecommunications Regulations that were being discussed in December 2012 at the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) in * Dubai*, United Arab Emirates. *Read more*<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> *DotConnectAfrica contributes to the second DNS * * Forum at ICANN 46 International meeting in Durban, SouthAfrica - also raises questions on .africa [image: Gideon Rop at DNS Forum SA] * July 22, 2013, The DotConnectAfrica Trust team was among the delegates who attended and actively participated in the recently concluded ICANN 47 international meeting that was held in Durban, Republic of South Africa.* Read More *http://<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> prlog.org/12179010<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> Comments and Questions by DCA Trust on .Africa at the ICANN-47 Public Forum, Durban SA<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…>Specific Questions were Directed at Ms. Heather Dryden, ICANN GAC Chair on the Issue of GAC Objection Advice against DotConnectAfrica Trust's .Africa new gTLD Application. *Read More. *http://prlog.org/12172533<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> [image: SANFRANCISCO] *DotConnectAfrica Updated Status of its g* *TLD Application & Current * [image: ICANN Logo] *Engagement with **ICANN * Jul 05, 2013, DCA's .Africa application passed all the Evaluation Panels including the technical, operational and financial evaluation criteria, but the Geographic Names Panel Evaluation for the application was not completed. * Read More.*http://prlog.org/12169401<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> [image: SANFRANCISCO] *DotConnectAfrica attended DNSSEC * *training at AFRALTI Nairob* DotConnectAfrica Registry Services (Kenya) Ltd. ('DCA Registry Services') participated in a rigorous two-day training program on DNSSEC that was conducted at the AFRALTI Nairobi on 11 -12 June, 2013.* Read more: * http://prlog.org/12159163<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> [image: SANFRANCISCO] * DotConnectAfrica Updated its gTLD Application & Current Engagement with the U.S. Congress. [image: Capitol Hill Washington - DotConnectAfrica] * March 17, 2013: In its response to the ICANN Board, DCA Trust disagreed with the GAC Objection Advice.* Read More: * *http://prlog.org/12146711 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…>* [image: SANFRANCISCO] *DotC**onnectAfrica** Participates at the ICANN 46 International Meeting in Beijing, China - Receives a GAC Objection Advise* [image: DotConnectAFrica at ICANN 46 Beijing]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> April, 17, 2013: DCA's application for .Africa new gTLD received an ICANN GAC Policy Advice Objection which the organization hopes to resolve by following the due process provisions within the ICANN new gTLD Program. *Read more*http://prlog.org/12248254<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> [image: TRIPOLI] *DCA Clarifies its bid at the Innovation Africa Digital Summit, Addis Ababa Ethiopia* *Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March. 25, 2013 *- DotConnectAfrica Trust Clarified its .africa bid at the Innovation Africa Digital Summit Addis Ababa The 11th Innovation Africa Digital Summit with the theme: "National Broadband Strategies and Agendas: Acceleration and Alignment" was held in Addis Ababa the capital city of Ethiopia from 19th to 21st March 2013. *Read more*: http://prlog.org/12104946<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…> [image: MAURITIUS] * The IBCA, an Initiative of DCA called for inclusion of African Businesses at ICANN Africa Strategy meeting in Addis Ababa * [image: Internet Business Council for Africa] The Internet Business Council for Africa (IBCA) was discussed at the Multistakeholder Internet Governance Conference at UNECA Center in Addis Ababa, echoing the inclusion of the African Private sector and received the support of many key stakeholders. * Read More** http://prlog.org/12095626 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…>* [image: MAURITIUS] * DCA Registry Services makes its voice heard at the ICANN Africa Strategy meeting in Addis Ababa * March 11, 2013, DCA registry services and its UK Partner CentralNic participated at the African Mufti-stakeholder Internet Governance meeting held at the UNECA Conference Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 6-8 March 2013.* Read more** http://prlog.org/12095623 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HdCFpC0qdUslL0W1mv6TZNYbt-5Rle4loe55F7LZlir5…>* [image: Join Our Mailing List]<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1102516344150> DotConnectAfrica | 1/F River Court | 6th Denis Street | | Port Louis| Africa | Mauritius

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