July 2013 - KICTANet

DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name Policy Discussions (Introduction)
by Gideon 05 Jul '13

05 Jul '13

McTim, > But they did, it is regarding lack of governmental support. This was >> clearly raised in Beijing. >> > McTim, thanks and yes I understand the reasons were not publicly published, but I wanted to clarify further that the deliberations inside GAC as we have confirmed were evident of the support issue. Regards Gideon > > > It may have been raised in Beijing, but the Beijing Communique only says: > > "IV. GAC Advice to the ICANN Board2 > 1. New gTLDs > a. GAC Objections to Specific Applications > i. The GAC Advises the ICANN Board that: > i. The GAC has reached consensus onGAC Objection Advice according > to Module 3.1 part I of the Applicant Guidebook on the following > applications: > 3 > . > 1. The application for .africa (Application number 1-1165-42560) > 2. The application for .gcc (application number: 1-1936-2101)" > > > That was what I was referring to in my previous post. > > > > -- > Cheers, > > McTim > "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route > indicates how we get there." Jon Postel >

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DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name Policy Discussions (Introduction)
by Gideon 05 Jul '13

05 Jul '13

M cTim, > > I don't think they need to give reasons, just reach consensus. > > But they did, it is regarding lack of governmental support. This was clearly raised in Beijing. Also there was no consensus according to DCA that is the reason to request for an Independent Expert on Dispute resolution. It is my understanding the Board is not empowered to make a decision on "Objection" matters. Best Regards Gideon > -- > Cheers, > > McTim > "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route > indicates how we get there." Jon Postel >

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Re: [kictanet] Laptops4Schools...from 350usd to 100usd
by Walubengo J 05 Jul '13

05 Jul '13

True that. I attended morning session and so missed afty and Min of Educ. presentation. Maybe prudent to float that particular presentation in advance - @Sang? walu. nb. Press reports, the Standard today claims the cost of unit Laptop has dropped from 27,000 to 8,000. Looks like government is now leaning toward the usual 100usd OLPC, one laptop per child model- which maybe good but why do i feel this laptop was already going at 100usd anyway :-) ------------------------------ On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 9:17 AM AST (Arabian) CEO-EAX wrote: >Thanks for the emails and well done to Kictanet for this. > >If the presentation from Ministry of Education is the core project presentation on the proposed execution, I agree that it would be great to share this before compiling the final report from the meeting. This will allow those who were unable to participate to provide input. > >Regards and allow me to duly reintroduce my new address. > > >Sent from my iPad > >Chief Executive Officer >East Africa Exchange >12th Floor, Kigali City Tower >Avenue du Commerce >PO Box 1284 Kigali, >Rwanda >Website: ea-africaexchange.com > >Personal: >skype: kukubopaul >twitter: @pkukubo >personal blog: www.paulkukubo.com > >On Jul 5, 2013, at 8:51 AM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Daktari, >> >> The presentations will be shared with the brief report as soon as it >> is ready. The Ministry representative indicated that there is plenty >> of room for the ICT sector to engage with it to make the project a >> success. Over 80 stakeholders participated and the discussions were >> insightfull as Yawe says. Many thanks to iLab Africa (Strathmore >> University), the Ministry of Education represented by Mr. Sang, >> UNESCO, represented by Jaco Du Toit, Africa Nazarene University >> represented by Mercy Kawira, LPI East Africa represented by Evans >> Ikua, and all the other stakeholders who found time to come and >> engage. >> >> >> Best Regards >> >> >> >> On 7/5/13, waudo siganga <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> wrote: >> Can that enlightening presentation by MoE be shared or is it >> confidential? >> >> On Fri, Jul 5, 2013, at 08:27 AM, robert yawe wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> As many of you are aware yesterday KICTANET held a forum at Strathmore >> to come up with a position paper on the Class 1 Laptop project that >> will be rolling out in January 2014. >> >> We had a number of very enlightening position papers but most important >> was a presentation by the Ministry of Education on the project. >> >> Your core team will be compiling the final report which will be >> presented on behalf of KICTANET to the relevant government and >> parliamentary groups on the 19th of July 2013. >> >> Regards >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> kictanet mailing list >> >> [1]kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> [2]https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> [3]https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emailsignet%40 >> mailcan.com >> >> >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. 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Do broadcast stations need regulation?
by Grace Githaiga 05 Jul '13

05 Jul '13

The tone of broadcast material particularly from radio stations is leaning towards adult content. Ten years ago, when the FM revolution took Kenya by storm adult content was often aired "after hours", mainly after 11pm. The rationale being that minors are expected to be asleep and will not be subjected to content that is inappropriate for their age. http://www.nation.co.ke/blogs/-/634/1901864/-/view/asBlogPost/-/51lmoo/-/in…

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SALARIES & PAYROLL MANAGEMENT KENYA 2013
by Majala Mlagui {Maarifa} 04 Jul '13

04 Jul '13

Hello, DHC is hosting the Salaries & Payroll Management on the 29th- 30th of July 2013 at the Panari Hotel , Nairobi, Kenya. DHC has a few presenter slots remaining for some of the topics in the agenda attached. Kindly get in touch with Mbachi Kyalusanza as soon as possible if you would like to present and which particular session you would like to take up urgently. Should you require any additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact: *Mbachi M. Kyalusanza* *DHC international * *Tel: +27 11 463 6115 * *Fax: +27 11 463 8119 * *Fax to Email: 086 5513032 * *Email: mbachi(a)dhcint.co.za * *Web: www.dhcint.co.za* Kind Regards, *Majala Mlagui* Business Development M: (254) 722 167 067 T: (254) 20 2738 114 E: majala(a)maarifa.co.ke 4th Flr, Utumishi Co-op House, Mamlaka Rd P.O.Box 9991-00100, Nairobi, Kenya http://www.maarifa.co.ke [image: Google Talk] majala(a)maarifa.co.ke [image: Skype] mmlagui <http://www.linkedin.com/in/majala>

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Google is Hiring! - Public Policy and Government Relations Manager, Kenya
by Joseph Mucheru 04 Jul '13

04 Jul '13

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DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name Policy Discussions (Introduction)
by Gideon 04 Jul '13

04 Jul '13

McTim, > > I believe the new GTLD Program Committee (NGPC) reached their verdict on > June 25th, so that is quite new. > > I don't agree with their decision, but it is new! > Yes but not "new " er than the "Reserve Name" topic which was the subject of this email thread. The mention I made was this media link you posted few weeks ago below http://mybroadband.co.za/news/internet/79903-africa-domain-battle-win-for-s… However, I have also seen this post and others elsewhere, which makes me agree with you in this regard. http://tandaabiashara.com/dotconnectafrica-confident-of-win-despite-new-gtl… In any case, seems like it is not over Regards Gideon > -- > Cheers, > > McTim > "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route > indicates how we get there." Jon Postel >

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DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name Policy Discussions (Introduction)
by Gideon 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

McTim, I presume you have already announced that in your previous posting last month, so nothing new. Best regards Gideon On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 1:22 PM, McTim <dogwallah(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Gideon, > > On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 2:30 AM, Gideon <gideonrop(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name Policy >> Discussions (Introduction) >> >> DotConnectAfrica has been made aware the proposed discussion in the above >> subject on the kictanet mailing lists. >> >> We understand that there should be ongoing discussions that pertain to >> the anticipated .africa top level domain name. However DotConnectAfrica >> feels obliged to inform the general Listers who may have questions like Mr. Michael >> Bullut below, that while the discussions are being conducted no >> organization has been given the mandate to run the registry, since both >> applicants for .africa new gTLD applications are undergoing initial >> evaluations, and not even the evaluation results are published. >> > > > In the interests of full disclosure, you should also say that the GAC has > given advice that your bid should not continue and that advice has been > accepted by the Board Committee that deals with the new gTLDs. > > > -- > Cheers, > > McTim > "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route > indicates how we get there." Jon Postel

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 22
by Michael Bullut 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

@McTim And what specific reasons were given by the Governmental Advisory Committee? On 3 July 2013 07:04, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name > Policy Discussions (Introduction) (McTim) > 2. Laptop for Schools Stakeholders Forum (John Matogo) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 06:22:22 -0400 > From: McTim <dogwallah(a)gmail.com> > To: Gideon <gideonrop(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa > Reserve Name Policy Discussions (Introduction) > Message-ID: > <CACAaNxiRComT+f=c4hV_0Zs2CT_Zgzw4cydCWmB5xq1fBF5Y= > g(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Gideon, > > On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 2:30 AM, Gideon <gideonrop(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > DotConnectAfrica's response to dot Africa Reserve Name Policy > > Discussions (Introduction) > > > > DotConnectAfrica has been made aware the proposed discussion in the above > > subject on the kictanet mailing lists. > > > > We understand that there should be ongoing discussions that pertain to > the > > anticipated .africa top level domain name. However DotConnectAfrica feels > > obliged to inform the general Listers who may have questions like Mr. > Michael > > Bullut below, that while the discussions are being conducted no > > organization has been given the mandate to run the registry, since both > > applicants for .africa new gTLD applications are undergoing initial > > evaluations, and not even the evaluation results are published. > > > > > In the interests of full disclosure, you should also say that the GAC has > given advice that your bid should not continue and that advice has been > accepted by the Board Committee that deals with the new gTLDs. > > > -- > Cheers, > > McTim > "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route > indicates how we get there." Jon Postel >

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Last Contractual Hurdle Cleared in the Introduction of New Domain Names as ICANN Board Approves 2013 Registry Agreement
by Alice Munyua 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

> > https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03jul13-en.htm > Last Contractual Hurdle Cleared in the Introduction of New Domain Names > > ICANN Board Approves 2013 Registry Agreement > > 3 July 2013 > > ICANN's New generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) program has reached > another milestone with passage of the 2013 Registry Agreement > <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/agreement-approved-02jul13-en.p…>[PDF, > 809 KB] (RA). > > The new baseline agreement was approved by the New gTLD Program > Committee of the ICANN Board of Directors. > > "New gTLDs are now on the home stretch," said Chris Disspain, a member > of ICANN's New gTLD Program Committee. "This new Registry Agreement > means we've cleared one of the last hurdles for those gTLD applicants > who are approved and eagerly nearing that point where their names will > go online." > > Among the key points in the new Registry Agreement: > > * Includes a Trademark Clearinghouse that will serve as a one-stop > shop where trademark holders can protect their rights. > * Provides for a process for a rapid, efficient way to take down > infringing domain names. > * Provides a procedure where trademark rights holders can assert > claims directly against a registry operator for domain name abuse > if that operator has played an active role in the abuse. > * Requires registry operators to have a single point of contact > responsible for handling abuse complaints. > > "We're getting to the point now where new gTLD applicants can see the > finish line," said Akram Atallah, President of the ICANN's Generic > Domains Division. "Much like the 2013 Registrar Accreditation > Agreement approved by the Board last week, this new Registry Agreement > is the culmination of input from a wide range of stakeholders and > marks a dramatic improvement over the previous baseline agreement." > > The New gTLD Registry Agreement is intended to enhance the security > and stability of the Domain Name System while bolstering competition > in domain name industry. The security provisions include: > > * A requirement that registry operators implement Domain Name System > Security Extensions (DNSSEC), reducing so-called > "man-in-the-middle" attacks and spoofed DNS records. > * A requirement of enhanced WHOIS service at the registry level with > a common interface, and more rapid search capabilities, > facilitating efficient resolution of malicious activities. > > "This isn't just a gradual step forward," said Atallah. "This is a > major move that translates to far greater security protections." > > To read the 2013 Registry Agreement, go here: > http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/agreement-approved-02jul13-en.p…, > 809 KB] > >

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