September 2013 - KICTANet

Fwd:Defamatory Blog Publication by Moses Kuria & Demand For Apology
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 20 Apr '17

20 Apr '17

Dear all, the suit between Muite & Others versus Moses Kuria, which I understand is proceeding to court, should be a very interesting one to watch. Hopefully it shall give some insights on content control vs freedom of expression. See below. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ngunjiri <ngunjiri(a)kikuyusforchange.com> Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:05:07 +0300 Subject: {K4c} Defamatory Blog Publication by Moses Kuria & Demand For Apology To: KC4 <kikuyusforchange(a)googlegroups.com> This will most probably interest some of us, and help all of us be careful about what we write on our blogs. --- Ngunjiri [image: Issa & Co Advocates] Our Ref: M/058/001/L**** **** Tuesday, October 4, 2011**** **** Moses Kuria**** P. O. Box 1838-00200 ‘*Advance copy by email*’**** *NAIROBI***** **** Dear Sir,**** **** *RE: DEFAMATORY PUBLICATION ***** ------------------------------ We have been instructed by our clients, Wambugu Ngunjiri, Paul Muite, Ndung’u Wainaina, Maina Kiai and Hassan Omar.**** **** Our instructions are that you published in your widely read blog the following words of and concerning our clients.**** **** *‘I have said Ocampo has no case. All he has are fake witnesses coached by Hassan Omar, Wambugu Ngunjiri, Paul Muite, Ndungu Wainaina, Njonjo Mue and Maina Kiai.’***** **** Your insinuations are unfounded and baseless and our clients’ professional respective standings, characters and reputations have been severely tarnished by your publication.**** **** Our instructions are to demand a retraction, an apology and an admission of liability on your part for the publication of the defamatory words. This we hereby do. We shall address the issue of the damages payable to our clients upon receipt of your apology and admission.**** **** *NOTE* that if you do not publish an apology and retraction on your blog within the next *Seven (7) Days* of the receipt of this letter we shall proceed to the law for redress at your risk as to costs. **** **** Yours faithfully,**** *ISSA & COMPANY ADVOCATES***** **** **** *MANSUR M. ISSA***** **** cc. Clients**** **** *Issa & Co Advocates* <info(a)issadvocates.co.ke>**** ------------------------------ 5th Floor, City House, Wabera Street P.O. Box *24210 - 00100*, Nairobi, Kenya *ph*: *+ 254 20 340 150 · * *fx*: *+ 254 20 340 151* *em*: *info(a)issadvocates.co.ke · ***** ------------------------------ *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:* This email and any attachments may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. Access by the intended recipient is authorized. Any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting, or any information contained in this email is hereby excluded. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediatelyand do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose or store or copy the information in any medium.**** -- --- Fear makes men act even against their own interests- changing them from men of reason to blubbering fools. -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: GraceMutung'u (Bomu)

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Digital to Analog Conversion
by robert yawe 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

Hi, When the migration from analog to digital was initially raised fear was put into the public on how there would be no option but to throw away our analog TV sets and replace them with Digital. Now that digital transmission is finally here we need to look at how to make the migration as painless as possible while at the same time we do not disenfranchise any citizens. It has been mentioned that there are over 1 million TV sets in Kenya today, that means 1 million digital to analog converters will be required over the next 2-3 years. I believe this is a great opportunity for us to go into the electronic assembly business, I would like to propose that we 1st increase duty on converters from the current 35% to 250% so as to discourage the importation of the converters. Then exempt from duty and vat all assembly stations, test equipment and components for anyone who sets up a converter assembly plant, with a 3 year tax holiday. If you setup the plant more than 200 kilometers from Nairobi or Mombasa you receive an addition 2 years tax holiday. I believe this will sort out the issue of substandard converters and will also provide an opportunity for us to develop our electronic devices assembly skills. If you make a net profit of 1,000/- there is a clean 875,000,000/- to be made, close to what the government is spending on purchase of the Malili farm. This is assuming a standard device, there is still a market for those who want high end devices with recording, tuners, USB ports, etc which would mean that the returns could be much higher than projected above. So will we move away from juts being importers and retailers or do we have what it takes to do some value add? 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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Music Piracy in Kenya - Government can Help
by Bernard Kioko [Bernsoft Interactive Limited] 23 Mar '15

23 Mar '15

Bwana Daktari, The music industry in Kenya is unable to grow. Companies like mine and individuals are investing money in creating music but the same cannot be commercialized effectively. One of the main problems is organized piracy. Take for example the website WAPKID.COM, this website provides almost every Kenyan song FREE FOR DOWNLOAD. The website at the moment lists the following as popular tags - meaning these are the artists whose content is currently heavily being downloaded. I understand that this website is offering pirated content because Music works that is owned and copyright administered by myself is being offered for FREE here - the total investment I made for the songs on offer is Ksh. 5million over the last 2 years and now I have no way to recover my investment by sales since consumers can opt for free. John De Mathew - Nimwamenyire Muno Wangari Wa Kabera - Aciari Redsun - Shika Glasi Sam Kinuthia - Muiritu Wa Gikomba Onyi Papa Jey - Migingo Dhi Muigai Njoroge - Muti Utari Matunda Kamaru - Nairobi Iraguo Ki Kamande Wa Kioi - Kapusi Kakwa Salim - Kanyina Kanini Kamande Wa Kioi - Githukia Tombo It's possible that these artists and many more don't actually know that this exists BUT millions of Kenyans are downloading the music and who is benefiting? The Network Operators who charge money based on the data downloads. Infact, at one point, one of the mobile operators even sent SMS advertisements to their subscribers urging them to access content from WapKid.com As an industry, we are bleeding and desperately in need of government support to stop this organized piracy that is benefiting local and international organization at the expense of our content and therefore killing and local development of content. As we seek your assistance, we are also doing something on our part. We will be meeting next week Wednesday 3rd October 3pm at Panafric as a music industry (Record labels, Kenya Copyright Board and Music Copyright Society of Kenya) to discuss and work out strategies that can help us especially in creating a clear licensing framework. We will also be announcing an Anti-Piracy Campaign called "iCareforMusic" whose aim is to educate the consumer on the benefits of getting music from licensed partners. We believe that either the government or the courts can issue an order blocking WAPKID.COM, MP3RAID.COM and any other website offering local music from being accessed and this is fairly easy at the ISP level. Before we take to the court route, we wish to seek a diplomatic route first. If we can stop this organized piracy, investing in a song would be worth it for the Artist, the Record Label and/or the music publisher. And in overall, KRA would collect tax from all of us. Everybody wins! Who knows, it would be even worth having a music studio at Konza City. Bwana PS, how can you assist our music industry? Kind regards Bernard Kioko Chief Executive Officer, Bernsoft

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GSMA: Calls will remain high between African countries
by Grace Githaiga 02 May '14

02 May '14

GSMA: Calls will remain high between African countries By Rebecca Wanjiku, Computerworld Kenya 29 Sep, 2011 The cost of telephone calls between African countries is likely to remain high and international call volumes will drop with the introduction of taxes, according to a report from the GSM Association. Senegal, Ghana, Congo Brazaville and Gabon have introduced taxes on incoming international calls, leading to higher costs for users and reduced revenue and call volumes for mobile operators. The taxes are also likely to reduce foreign direct investments because the costs of operating businesses such as call centers will probably go up. "The tax takes the form of an imposed fixed price that operators must charge for international inbound termination, of which the government takes a set amount," said the report, issued on the sidelines of the U.N. Internet Governance Forum in Nairobi. A private party measures international inbound minutes terminated by operators and bills them accordingly, it said. While the taxes are different in the four countries, the affect on the operators has been the same. In Senegal, call prices rose by 50 percent. In Ghana, prices rose by 58 percent while inbound traffic fell by 12 percent in the six months after the tax was introduced. In Congo Brazaville, the price of inbound calls rose by 111 percent while the volume fell by 36 percent. In Gabon, prices rose by 82 percent when the tax was introduced in August 2011. The report questioned the benefit of the tax on economies, given that half the money collected is shared with the third-party company that monitors the calls. "The main objective of this taxation is to raise revenues for governments, in this case by taxing users calling from abroad into the country, however, the government transfers approximately 50 percent of the revenue from the tax to the external call monitoring party," the report said. "This leakage should be taken into account when assessing the effectiveness and net benefit of this tax." The report projects that other African countries are likely to reciprocate by raising the cost of inbound calls. In Congo Brazaville, an operator reported that an operator in another African country raised call termination charges by 30 percent. while in Senegal, an operator reported that nine operators in other African countries raised rates by 23 to 80 percent, making the call costs very high. The GSMA further noted that many operators are not making profits because the cost of other services and maintaining rural telecoms infrastructure is high. In supporting its case to remove telecommunication taxes, the GSMA released another report that highlights the benefits that Kenya has gained since it zero-rated mobile handsets in June 2009. This year, the mobile communications industry will contribute US$300 million to the GDP and a further $100 million from intangible benefits to Kenyan consumers. The industry also employs 250,000 people in Kenya. "Since June 2009 when the tax was removed, handset purchases have increased by more than 200 percent and penetration rates have increased substantially from 50 percent to 70 percent, this successful policy confirms that consumption taxes can have a significant impact on consumer behavior in Kenya," said the report. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have the strength to survive, you have the power to succeed. Life is all about choices we make depending upon the situation we are in. Go forth and rule the World!

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Postal Corporation Closing Outlets - regurgitated
by robert yawe 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

Hi, Yesterday PCK launched their payment platform which allows me to regurgitate a post, below, that I did in 2010 when I started my public campaign to be appointed the PMG. At the launch a clear statement was made on how the government will use the PCK infrastructure to deliver its services to the public a position that was many a times reiterated by Dr. Kate Getao the ICT Secretary, her strategy unlike many of the others seems like it will come to pass. The PASHA, Digital Village and most of the other initiatives have all fallen by the wayside and the one that was ever going to be sustainable has emerged victorious, which raises the question of what has changed in the last 100 days? 1. Dr. Ndemo is no longer in charge of the Information ministry (even though the former minister Hon. Pogisho was prominent at the PCK launch) 2. Mr. Paul Kukubo left the KICT Board 3. KICT Board to be placed under the e-Government docket 4. A digital focused President has taken up the reigns 5. A realisation by those in government that PCK is more than stamps Regards ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> To: Kictanet Mail list <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Friday, 11 June 2010, 10:54 Subject: Postal Corporation Closing Outlets Hi, It is with shock that I read about the closing of some of the post offices around the country by Postal Corporation. This is an indication of a management that has no vision or ambition maybe as a result of using the corporation as a retirement centre. With us trying to achieve universal access, http://www.cck.go.ke/services/universal_access/downloads/FinalUAreport.pdf, shutting down post offices is a step in the wrong direction. It is unfortunate that we have heard no reaction to this issue from the ministry of information, CCK or even Kenya ICTBoard. It is time Postal corporation was run by someone who understands the transitioning of the role of the postal corporation in the digital age, to me they are the perfect platform for rolling out digital villages, outsorucing service and e-commerce. This will avoid the appointment of executives who are more interested in the supply of fuel, tyres and insurance as opposed to moving the organisations to new heights. Implementation of e-mail to mail systems would reduce the costs of transport incurred by PCK which makes up over 60% of their operational costs. Unfortunately most of those who have been appointed to the post of post master general have no appreciation of the role of the postal services in the development of the nation. Do not listen to the myopic stories about the death of the postal service because of e-mail, facebok and twitter as you and I know that a physical item can never be delivered electronically. I believe the appointment of the next post master general and by extension the chief executive of the Kenya ICTBoard and CCK need to include vetting and recommendations from the private sector with clearly defined performance indicators. 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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Fwd: Laptops for 2014 class 1 entrants
by Gilda Odera 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

Regards, Gilda Odera Begin forwarded message: > From: Gilda Odera <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> > Date: April 10, 2013 12:02:14 PM GMT+03:00 > To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Laptops for 2014 class 1 entrants > > Listers, > > My recommendation is that this project should start from Form 1. Reasons: > > 1. We need to generate interest and start building that capacity base ASAP. Waiting for the standard ones to finish school is way too long. > 2. Given the tight budgets the country is currently facing in implementing the constitution, it is wiser to work with less numbers yet still achieve the desired outcome as things settle down over the next five years. > 3. Once successful in high schools, the project can be rolled to primary schools. By then, results of giving the high school students laptops will be evident and there should be sufficient budgets to roll both. > > In my view, capacity building is urgent in the ICT industry and therefore this noble idea should prioritise those who are bound to start innovating and harnessing their skills- which really are high school students. > My two cents. > > Regards, > > Gilda Odera > > On Apr 10, 2013, at 9:55 AM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > >> Another reason why the laptop project is the future >> >> http://pandodaily.com/2013/04/05/ten-websites-that-teach-coding-and-a-bunch… >> >> regards >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> Sent: Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 8:40 >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Laptops for 2014 class 1 entrants >> >> >> @Yawe, >> >> I was on travel (not to SA :-) but caught up with our two new Principals. Great speeches. But if there's someone already in the new Presidents kitchen cabinet plse pass the following news. Just drop the laptop business or at least modify it because of the following reasons. >> >> 1. Curriculum. >> Ok. So the kids have laptops next year. What to do with them? Play games, watch porn? In other words do we have an IT curriculum for these youngsters or we believe they will automatically become Bill Gates once we throw gadgets at them.? >> >> 2. IT Teachers. >> Assuming we cobble together some curriculum before next year. How soon can we get out primary teachers upto speed on the same? Do we have a ToT program in place. ToT= Training of Trainers for the non-academics. >> >> 3. Examinations. >> It is known that Kenyans learn ONLY when it is examinable. Indeed teachers make space in their timetables if they know the unit is examinable. Otherwise you can as well do your IT lessons at home as your hobby since the lesson will NOT be scheduled at the expense of say Mathematics which is examinable. So is the KNEC ready with this exam? >> >> 4. Security/Theft. >> If folks can still IEBC laptops from secure strongrooms, what about laptops hanging either in staffrooms or on standard 1 pupils? What about a poor parent who opts to trade in the laptop in favour of cash to use for other purposes? This is not far fetched since even the largely successful Wezesha Laptop initiative were University students got subsidized Laptops and quite a number sold them off at market price. >> >> 5. Maintenance\Disposal program. >> Usually laptops are rarely maintained. Just dump them after 3-4yrs. So we need to think efficient disposal mechanism for 1million+ gadgets across rural and urban Kenya. Worse still those Kids will now be in standard 4 and so our buget for laptops will double -both for Sdt1s and the Std4s. >> >> But I have a simple solution for our new digital President. Just traget Form1s and perharps forget Laptops and adopt Networked >> PCs. The ecosytem described above is more mature to take on this great idea. Our Primary schools will just drain this initiative with little returns to the taxpayer. >> >> walu. >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 7:56 AM AST (Arabian) robert yawe wrote: >> >> >Hi, >> > >> >I like the confirmation by the President - sworn and his deputy on the issue of laptops for class 1 students from next year, it is commendable and quite easily achievable but as ICT experts are laptops the ideal items or would low power touchscreen tablets be more practical and appropriate? However .com that the two principles are I suspect that they might not be up to speed on devices. >> > >> >Here again for the umpteenth time the opportunity for us to become relevant presents itself, shall we take action or sit back to carry out a forensic analysis when only 80% of the students get the devices? >> > >> >Regards >> > >> >PS. A new dispensation, a new dedication and new vigor >> > >> > >> > >> >Robert Yawe >> >KAY System Technologies Ltd >> >Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> >P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> >Kenya >> > >> > >> >Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/godera%40skyweb.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.

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What Matiangi can learn from Ndemo
by Rebecca Wanjiku 08 Oct '13

08 Oct '13

When it became obvious that Bitange Ndemo would not be taking over as the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communication, the ICT community wondered who would wear the giant shoes left by Ndemo. To calm the nerves and prepare for his exit, Ndemo wrote to the ICT industry and you can read it here. So much has been said about Ndemo, both positive and negative but the thing I am most happy about is his easy approach; want to see him, drop him an email, get an appointment at 6 am or earlier. Want to interview him, drop the questions on email, and for some reason I would have answers in 24 hours, on email. No reminder, he will do it. Read more….. http://www.wanjiku.co.ke/2013/09/what-matiangi-can-learn-from-ndemo/ Tel. 254 720 318 925 wanjiku.co.ke

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This week in your outstanding Public Service Career
by FRED MATIANGI 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Dear Dr. Ndemo, I take this early opportunity to wish you all the best in your interview for the position of Principal Secretary coming up later this week. I very sincerely hope the Lord will guide you, bless you indeed and see you continue to succeed. Your service to our nation has been outstanding. Your performance at the Ministry of Information speaks for itself. I thank you in my private capacity as a Kenyan citizen and wish you well as a friend and former colleague at the University of Nairobi. I am hesitant to address any issues presumptively at this stage as I deliberately remain below the radar as expected and patiently await to go before the vetting committee in Parliament. I am sure that there will be plenty of opportunities to compare notes and share experiences. I look forward to learning more from you and others in the this sector and that together we can make our humble contribution in this part of the journey of life. Fred Matiangi

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Incompetence gallore
by Gideon 03 Oct '13

03 Oct '13

+1 Mr. James Mbugua. May the souls of those who lost their lives in the Westgate attack RIP and may we find humanity in our daily living. I appreciate all the efforts that were made to aid during the sad time by everyone directly or indirectly. God BLess Kenya. > Nairobi Homicides per 100,000 people = 4 > > Memphis, Tennessee No.10 most dangerous US City Murders per 100,000 = 24.5 > > Top 3 are Flint, Michigan (64.9 murders per 100,000 people), Detroit > 54.6/1000 and New Orleans, Louisiana 53.5. > > With 4 per 100,00, I would say Nairobi, although has work that needs to be > done, should be judged first and foremost on the nature of its society and > hence these comparative figures...Lack of the 911, police equipment or > vehicles, may not be the problem but the accomodating nature of this > society...After all, American cities with more than enough emergency lines > operators, vehicles and so on are suffering crime rates beyond the realm of > Nairobians' imagination (More than 10 times). > > We are not equipped for terrorist attacks that we have learnt just like NYC > learn with 9/11 where many firemen and policemen died rushing into the > towers to aid, the important thing is what lessons to draw from here. > > Otherwise, for someone from say the US or UK which are highly > individualistic societies may find the lack of sufficient patrol cars a > problem but in a society where informal social support systems pervade > every level of society like Kenya's calling the neighbour to help is > usually enough. > > James > > > On Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 2:58 PM, Joe Murithi Njeru <joe.njeru(a)zilojo.com > >wrote: > > > Hello Adam, > > > > I agree with you on all the points below. > > > > The level of professionalism in certain parts of public sector is > > diabolical. > > > > When I was in Kigali some time back, a kid told his father - who had just > > littered the street with a paper - that if he did not pick it up he would > > report him to the police... > > > > At iHub, I always pay City Council and ensure I get a receipt. Which I > > promptly claim as a business expense. > > > > That helps reduce the tax I pay Ceaser each year. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On 09/25/2013 11:03 AM, Adam Nelson wrote: > > > > I drove by a dead body this morning on the bypass between Wayaki way and > > Grevillea Grove. He was clearly beaten to death and been there for some > > time. We called an emergency line and ostensibly the police will come. > On > > Ngong Rd across from Brew Bistro 2 weeks ago a boy was killed by a truck > > and his body lay on the side of the street for 2 hours (Ngong Rd, one of > > the busiest in town) before anybody official arrived at the scene. > > > > How can it be expected that the Nairobi police handle one of the most > > complex hostage crises of the decade when they can't even respond to a > dead > > body on the side of a major thoroughfare within 2 hours? > > > > I visited Kigali 3 weeks ago and what it made me realize is that it's > > not an 'African thing' or a 'Developing World thing' that Nairobi is a > > disaster. It's a total lack of excellence at every level of government. > > Kigali is better run in every respect than Nairobi and for the most > part, > > it just comes down to better management. > > > > I'm not one for recriminations and at a time like this am mostly just > > sad. In the end, I'm an American and can't effect change here - it's up > to > > Nairobians and Kenyans to say enough is enough and to demand that the > > public safety system be reformed. > > > > 1. A 911 (or 999) emergency call center > > 2. All police wearing ID numbers and equipped with a ticket book so they > > can write tickets > > 3. A new type of police with a different uniform that receive double pay > > but will be fired if found guilty of corruption > > 4. All police equipped with a mode of transportation (even just a > mountain > > bike) > > 5. All police equipped with a radio > > > > Is this too much to ask of a city that bills itself as the capital of > > anything? > > > > -Adam > > > > -- > > Kili.io - OpenStack for Africa: kili.io > > Musings: twitter.com/varud <https://twitter.com/varud> > > About Adam: www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson > > > > > > On Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 10:18 AM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > >> A Standard article explains how disorderly and dangerous the operation > >> was, Kenyans troops killed each other, and endangered the lives of > hostages > >> in a haphazard operation. > >> > >> The familiar shoot to kill order was given out http://t.co/M5tJ67KcPk > >> > >> Sent from my Windows Phone > >> ------------------------------ > >> From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> > >> Sent: 25/09/2013 08:29 > >> To: Dennis Kioko Mbuvi <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> > >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> Subject: [kictanet] > Incompetence gallore > >> > >> Editorial from a Saudi Paper > >> > >> - Something wrong in Kenya > >> > >> There can be no denying the extraordinary challenges facing the > >> Kenyan government. Yet as the last terrorists were being rooted out > of > >> Nairobi?s Westgate shopping mall at the end of a slaughter spree > that has > >> killed some 70 people and injured hundreds more, the Kenyan > authorities > >> need to be asking themselves some hard questions. > >> > >> This is a country which because it is actively involved in combating > >> Al-Shabab terrorists in Somalia is supposed to be on the very > highest state > >> of alert. Kenya did not choose this confrontation. In 1998 it was an > >> amiably corrupt and easygoing country with merely a nasty record of > armed > >> robberies, mostly of rich Western tourists. > >> > >> Then Al-Qaeda launched one of its very first international attacks, a > >> deadly assault on the US embassy in the Kenyan capital which left 224 > >> people dead the great majority of them Kenyans. Thereafter, there > was a > >> succession of small attacks by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabab which > >> culminated in raids on Kenyan coastal tourist resorts and a Somali > refugee > >> camp, targeting and kidnapping foreigners. > >> > >> It was the final straw. Nairobi sent troops into Somali striking > >> Al-Shabab fighters in the rear as they were pressed from the north by > >> African Union forces. Thereafter, the terrorists resorted to > low-level > >> violence, mostly hit and run grenade attacks across the Somali > border, > >> until the attack by some 15 heavily armed men on the supposedly > >> well-guarded up-market Westgate shopping center. The attackers > managed to > >> negotiate their way with all their weaponry through the capital?s > >> roadblocks. They contrived to organize their deadly assault without > the > >> Kenyan intelligence services picking up the slightest inkling of > what was > >> about to happen. > >> > >> Something has got to be wrong somewhere. And the closer one looks at > >> the way the tragic events unfolded, the more difficult questions it > seems > >> that the Kenyan authorities have to answer. Why for instance did it > take > >> almost half an hour for the first properly armed and equipped teams > to > >> arrive at the shopping mall? Why was there no proper building > evacuation > >> scheme nor any obvious plan to respond to a terrorist outrage within > the > >> complex? > >> > >> Acts of bravery by shopping center staff, individual police officers > >> and ordinary members of the public cannot mask what appears to have > been a > >> series of bungles by all those who should have been responsible for > the > >> safety of the complex and its visitors. Journalists noted that when > >> heavily-armed special forces arrived, some seemed nervous and > confused, > >> perhaps as a result of the shouting that could be heard from senior > >> officers who themselves seemed poorly briefed and unprepared and as a > >> result unsure of how best to proceed. The inevitable report into this > >> horrific event may find that by delaying a rapid and firm response > to the > >> attack, the authorities permitted the terrorists to continue their > killing > >> spree and also allowed them to consolidate their position within the > mall. > >> > >> Perhaps a clue to what went so disastrously wrong at the Westgate > >> mall can be found in the devastating fire at Nairobi?s Jomo Kenyatta > >> International Airport last month. Though the blaze broke out in the > early > >> morning, meaning no one was killed, the extent of the fire and the > >> extraordinary delays in getting fire appliances to the scene raised > major > >> questions about the competence of the Kenyan authorities. The > Westgate > >> tragedy must compound these serious concerns. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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/adam%40varud.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 listkictanet@lists.kictanet.or.kehttps:// > lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/joe.njeru%40zilojo.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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Have we failed the nation yet again?
by robert yawe 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Hi, As we console all those who where affected by the happenings at the Westgate Mall over the weekend do we remain blameless as an industry? 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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Fwd: Fw: Web Designer
by Michael Bullut 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

*Please circulate widely...* ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Steve Mutisya <s.muthonde(a)gmail.com> Date: 30 September 2013 16:23 Subject: Fwd: Fw: Web Designer To: mike kipsang <kipsangb(a)gmail.com>, Michael Bullut <main(a)kipsang.com> Hey Do you know anyone who meets these requirements? Pls circulate. Cheers ----- Forwarded Message ----- *From:* Frederic T. Kama-Kama <fkamakama(a)scout.org> *To:* Romano Francis <romanofrancis(a)gmail.com> *Sent:* Thursday, 26 September 2013, 15:26 *Subject:* Re: Web Designer Dear Romano, Thank you for your call and subsequent note. To be honest, I am no longer in touch with happenings at Shalom House. So, it is difficult for me to comment one way or the other. At least, I am going to circulate the word around and will update you accordingly. Best regards, Fred ------------------------------ *From: *"Romano Francis" <romanofrancis(a)gmail.com> *To: *fkamakama(a)scout.org *Sent: *Thursday, 26 September, 2013 3:04:08 PM *Subject: *Web Designer Dear Fred, Greetings, I had a request from the Jesuits to recommend someone as a web designer but with the skills as indicated in the attached document. I thought you might know someone in the Industry with a good grasp of French and an understanding of religious environment. Do they have such people at Shalom? Regards Romano

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Royal Mail's Ksh. 458 billion IPO oversubscribed
by Dennis Kioko 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

This will be of interest to Yawe and some members on Royal Mail's sale , compared to Posta http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-27/u-k-s-royal-mail-valued-at-5-3-…

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Lemek Primary Boarding School, Is this the picture of our rural schools?
by Ali Hussein 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

Listers Over the weekend I was in Narok County on some business. On our way back we gave a lift to a Mr. Michael Lemerian, the Deputy Head Teacher of Lemek Boarding. What he had to tell us was a sorry tale mixed with humor. What it was ultimately is a major indictment of the Education System in the country. First, a bit of background. Lemek village, Narok County is 200kms from Nairobi with a population of about 250. The school which is a mixed boarding and day school accommodates about 800 students. From our conversation with Michael, he told us a few things:- 1. None of the students and majority of the teachers (95%) have ever operated a computer 2. Asked about the Tablet/Computer/Laptop program - Michael told us that the first time they heard about the tablet they wondered whether the government was about to send them tablets (of the medicine kind). Seriously. 3. None of the teachers and the school have an email address. 4. Michael had a vague idea of what google is and wondered whether Facebook had something to do with the face.. 5. There is only one computer for typing exams 6. No inspectors from the ministry have visited the school for a whole year. The only time they visited was when teachers were on strike. 7. This year the government allocated 108k for books. 8. 1 bed for two kids (yes, kids share a bed) 9. According to Michael, the school has sent only one student through to university in the last 4 years. Is this the typical Rural Kenya School? How can we help the Education Ministry improve this lot? Otherwise we are facing a situation where the Global Competitiveness of the country is rapidly deteriorating. Any senior person from the Education Ministry on the list? 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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Re: [kictanet] National Broadband Strategy
by Walubengo J 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

Bobby, Eng. Kariuki, I happen to know the team of bright chaps who facilitated the production of the Natinal Broadband Strategy - and I can assure it was not done in some isolated nad exclusive dark room :-) They tell me that in setting targets, on must be appreciate where we are today in order to project where you expect to b in nxt 5yrs. 5MB per USER by 2017 may look poor compared to the US but did you know that some of our newer Universities can only afford 10MB for their 3000+ students? You must also differentiate between capacity (of technology/bandwidth) vis a viz actual bandwidth projected to be USED. Right now in Kenya, our Operators have the technologies and capacities to deliver even 10MB per USER for each of the 16m Internet users in Kenya. But do they? The answer is big NO. The average Kenyan uses cannot afford a fiber or wireless link of 10MB per month. In the broadband strategy we need to work on the dynamics that would make this average Kenyan afford and USE at least 5MBs per month. Now u might be begin to see that even that 5MB per user per month by 2017 is not an easy target. walu. ------------------------------ On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 8:03 PM AST (Arabian) John Kariuki wrote: >Robert, Listers > >I would agree with Robert that 40 mbps in 5 years is a rather low target for urban areas and we should achieve higher speeds in the next 2 to 3 years. 5 years in ICT is a very very long time! > > >John Kariuki. > > >________________________________ > From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> >To: ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >Sent: Thursday, 19 September 2013, 15:12 >Subject: [kictanet] National Broadband Strategy > > > >Hi, > >I recently went through the National Broad Band Strategy documents where it was indicated that we intend to achieve a connectivity speed of 40 mbps in urban areas in the next 5 years. > >This might seem like quite an achievement but starting today some of the Internet users inChattanooga, Tennessee in the USA will be experiencing 1 Gbps speeds to their homes, it seems either we are aiming very low or the strategy is a cut and paste from an era long gone which is a clear indication of what happens when you sit in a dark room and write a strategy but with no organised group to turn to for assistance what was the other choice? > >http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2013/09/17/how-chattanoog…! > > >Regards > >About Chattanooga: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattanooga,_Tennessee > > >Robert Yawe >KAY System Technologies Ltd >Phoenix House, 6th Floor >P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >Kenya > > >Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >_______________________________________________ >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/ngethe.kariuki2007%40… > >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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Update for last week's African IGF Hosted by Kenya
by Gideon 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

DCA Registry Services Kenya Participates in 2nd African IGF - Updates its .africa Bid http://www.circleid.com/posts/20130928_dca_registry_services_kenya_african_… Regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica

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(no subject)
by Lizette Kraft 29 Sep '13

29 Sep '13

Re: Terror Alert Kindly be advised that following the Westgate terror attack, there are imminent terrorist attacks in the country from the Al-Shabaab militia group. According to reports from the United States Embassy and the Kenya police, Suicide bombers have been dispatched to four unknown locations and have reached their respective targets and could stage attacks any time. Reports further indicate that main targets could be transport facilities (Airports and train services), Buses from and to Mombasa, major towns including Nyeri, Kisumu, Nakuru, Garissa and Thika. There main objective being to achieve economic and security paralysis in the country. We are therefore advising you to exercise vigilance when going about your activities, if possible avoid crowded areas, report any suspicious activities/ items and strictly follow your instincts. We are also advising that you strictly follow laid down security procedures i.e. challenging and reporting suspicious characters and visitors. JH

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It's the simple things, NDOCKenya
by Erik Hersman 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

I realized the other day that the Kenya National Disaster Operations Center (known to us as @NDOCKenya on Twitter) doesn't have even a simple website up. If they didn't have a Twitter handle, no one would even know how to reach them or get any updates from them at all. On their Twitter profile they list the following: The Kenya National Disaster Operation Centre manages and coordinates disaster response at a national level. Email info(a)ndockenya.org Call +254-020-2212386 Nairobi, Kenya · nationaldisaster.go.ke Now, you'll note three things: The website doesn't work. There is absolutely nothing, it's just a dead page. The email address goes to NDOCKenya.org - but if you go there, you'll find it's just being hosted at GoDaddy with nothing to show. This raises a bunch of questions, but perhaps the foremost being: Why do they use this as their email address when they own a go.ke domain? A way to reach the NATIONAL Disaster Ops Centre is a pretty important thing to have. It's unforgivable that they can't even put up a one-page information website, much less have a site that allows people to know the official places to go, things to do/not do, during a national emergency. It's the simple things. -- Erik Hersman Ushahidi | iHub | BRCK @WhiteAfrican

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New PesaPal site
by Agosta Liko 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

3 years in, we have a new website www.pesapal.com<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pesapal.com&h=0AQG806LDAQH…> Sign up and buy something if you are a consumer Sign up and accept Visa, MasterCard, Mpesa etc if you ran a business

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Fw: [i-network] Fw: Africa Internet Governance Forum 2013 - Live
by Walubengo J 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

@Barrack, Did you get to advertsise this on our list? I changed time-zones just before it started @mylocalhost, MMU I needed updates and wonder if we have some summaries on the deliberations. walu. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Lillian Nalwoga <lnalwoga(a)yahoo.com> To: I-Network Uganda <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 6:42 PM Subject: [i-network] Fw: Africa Internet Governance Forum 2013 - Live Dear all, Please follow proceedings of the AFIGF currently taking place at the Multimedia University in Nairobi athttp://new.livestream.com/accounts/1106653/events/2426137/images/30807337 or @ccc.com.ng/AfIGF and on twitter #AfIGF Thanks, Lillian WEEKLY DISCUSSION ROUNDUPS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=19… QUARTERLY eNEWSLETTERS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=34&… MAILING LIST RULES - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189… VISIT THE I-NETWORK WEBSITE - www.i-network.or.ug FOLLOW I-NETWORK ON TWITTER - http://twitter.com/inetwork I-NETWORK ON FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/inetwork.ug The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit [web site]( http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/ ) Click [here]( mailto:leave.i-network@dgroups.org ) to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message. You are receiving this message because you are a member of the community I-Network Uganda. A reply to this message will be sent to all members of I-Network Uganda. Reply to sender | Unsubscribe

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Unbelievable! Hackers Making Millions Through HELB Forms-careerpointkenya
by Gideon 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

Interesting findings on HELB Link: http://www.careerpointkenya.com/2013/09/26/unbelievable-hackers-making-mill… Seems like there is a new way to make money in town…..if you can hack into the dysfunctional Higher Educations Loans Board (Helb) website, you are good to go! *How do they do it?* A new investigation by *The People* reveals that the operators hack the systems, retrieve blank application forms and sell them to graduate students at Sh430 inclusive of printing charges. Keeping in mind that we have 40, 000 of the 50,000 students who are eligible for Helb loans, the hackers who operate the cyber cafes around Nairobi are anticipating of make around Sh17.2 million! *And this is how it is done,* the student fill the downloaded forms which they later return to the hackers for filling into the HELB data bank and just like that you are eligible for a HELB loan! *Two questions arise in all of this confusion,* 1.Are the officials involved in all of this? 2.And how are the attendants able to access and perform the operations? And since we all know how the process of getting hard copies from the Helb offices can be tedious that will be the main reason why students will be going to the hackers for an ‘easy way out’ They will follow this newly introduced method in town which is already booming with a chain of the business fast developing in residential areas around Kenyatta University main campus on Thika Road. “I am just forced to take the next option which is to risk to see what future holds a month after admission,” says a Kenyatta University student who identified himself as Peter. “It is risky we understand, but we have no choice. Only hell knows when the sites will be active,” said another student who sought anonymity. *Courtesy: The People* **

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Re: [kictanet] Incompetence gallore
by Dennis Kioko 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

A Standard article explains how disorderly and dangerous the operation was, Kenyans troops killed each other, and endangered the lives of hostages in a haphazard operation. The familiar shoot to kill order was given out http://t.co/M5tJ67KcPk Sent from my Windows Phone ------------------------------ From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Sent: 25/09/2013 08:29 To: Dennis Kioko Mbuvi <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Incompetence gallore Editorial from a Saudi Paper - Something wrong in Kenya There can be no denying the extraordinary challenges facing the Kenyan government. Yet as the last terrorists were being rooted out of Nairobi’s Westgate shopping mall at the end of a slaughter spree that has killed some 70 people and injured hundreds more, the Kenyan authorities need to be asking themselves some hard questions. This is a country which because it is actively involved in combating Al-Shabab terrorists in Somalia is supposed to be on the very highest state of alert. Kenya did not choose this confrontation. In 1998 it was an amiably corrupt and easygoing country with merely a nasty record of armed robberies, mostly of rich Western tourists. Then Al-Qaeda launched one of its very first international attacks, a deadly assault on the US embassy in the Kenyan capital which left 224 people dead the great majority of them Kenyans. Thereafter, there was a succession of small attacks by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabab which culminated in raids on Kenyan coastal tourist resorts and a Somali refugee camp, targeting and kidnapping foreigners. It was the final straw. Nairobi sent troops into Somali striking Al-Shabab fighters in the rear as they were pressed from the north by African Union forces. Thereafter, the terrorists resorted to low-level violence, mostly hit and run grenade attacks across the Somali border, until the attack by some 15 heavily armed men on the supposedly well-guarded up-market Westgate shopping center. The attackers managed to negotiate their way with all their weaponry through the capital’s roadblocks. They contrived to organize their deadly assault without the Kenyan intelligence services picking up the slightest inkling of what was about to happen. Something has got to be wrong somewhere. And the closer one looks at the way the tragic events unfolded, the more difficult questions it seems that the Kenyan authorities have to answer. Why for instance did it take almost half an hour for the first properly armed and equipped teams to arrive at the shopping mall? Why was there no proper building evacuation scheme nor any obvious plan to respond to a terrorist outrage within the complex? Acts of bravery by shopping center staff, individual police officers and ordinary members of the public cannot mask what appears to have been a series of bungles by all those who should have been responsible for the safety of the complex and its visitors. Journalists noted that when heavily-armed special forces arrived, some seemed nervous and confused, perhaps as a result of the shouting that could be heard from senior officers who themselves seemed poorly briefed and unprepared and as a result unsure of how best to proceed. The inevitable report into this horrific event may find that by delaying a rapid and firm response to the attack, the authorities permitted the terrorists to continue their killing spree and also allowed them to consolidate their position within the mall. Perhaps a clue to what went so disastrously wrong at the Westgate mall can be found in the devastating fire at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport last month. Though the blaze broke out in the early morning, meaning no one was killed, the extent of the fire and the extraordinary delays in getting fire appliances to the scene raised major questions about the competence of the Kenyan authorities. The Westgate tragedy must compound these serious concerns.

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Fwd: [ogp-civilsociety] Making all Voices Count - Call for Proposals
by Steven Clift 25 Sep '13

25 Sep '13

Are you engaged in: Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda E-Democracy.org would be glad to be a strategic training partner - if you really want to make "all" voices count, that is exactly our unique niche with *inclusive* civic engagement online. Open government can go beyond "open to all, used by few" to something used by the masses IF there is a focus on local-up relevancy and active inclusive outreach. It is easier said than done. Drop me a note: clift(a)e-democracy.org See below. Steven Clift - http://stevenclift.com Executive Director - http://E-Democracy.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/democracy Tel/Text: +1.612.234.7072 From: paul maassen <maassenpaul(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 3:59 AM Subject: [ogp-civilsociety] Making all Voices Count - Call for Proposals To: ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS /// Making All Voices Count: A Grand Challenge for Development is a global initiative that aims to catalyse the globe to deepen existing innovations and help harness new technologies to enable citizen engagement and government responsiveness to improve government performance. Making All Voices Count aims to fund collaborative efforts rather than one-sided approaches. CALL FOR PROPOSALS /// Making All Voices Count is pleased to announce its first call for the submission of proposals. This call for proposals will be open from September 24 until November 8, 2013 at 18:00 o’clock South Africa time (GMT +2). Selected grantees are expected to be announced by January 24, 2014. More detailed information can be found on our website in the grant manual, available through http://www.makingallvoicescount.org ________________________________ Proposals will be assessed based on: • The degree to which the proposed activities and objectives are in line with the overall programme objectives of Making All Voices Count • A demonstration that the activities will have a clear and direct impact in one or more of the following countries: Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda • The use of innovative approaches, including but not limited to mobile, internet and web-based technology • A clear demonstration of a partnership between at least two parties (such as between civil society organization(s) and government) • A results-based monitoring and evaluation approach and sound financial plan ________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION /// Applications will only be considered if they are submitted via the online grant application form by November 8, 2013 at 18:00 o’clock South Africa time (GMT +2). We especially welcome applications that would address the disparities faced by members of traditionally marginalized populations and persons with disabilities and reflect approaches that directly incorporate their participation. If you have further queries regarding this call, or the submission process, please email: grants(a)makingallvoicescount.org. Prospective applicants may submit questions until November 1, 2013. All questions and answers will be posted in anonymous form on the Making All Voices Count website. Making All Voices Count is implemented by a consortium consisting of Hivos (lead organisation), the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and Ushahidi. Making All Voices Count is supported by USAID, DFID, Omidyar Network, SIDA and Open Society Foundations. If you don't want to receive announcements of Making All Voices Count, please click here -- PAUL MAASSEN | Civil Society Coordinator supporting independent engagement with the Open Government Partnership e-mail: maassenpaul(a)gmail.com | skype: maassenpaul | phone: ++31 646 16 78 56 | twitter: @maassenpaul | check out: www.ogphub.org | Hosted by Hivos, PO Box 85565, 2508 CG The Hague, The Netherlands

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Incompetence gallore
by robert yawe 25 Sep '13

25 Sep '13

Editorial from a Saudi Paper * Something wrong in Kenya There can be no denying the extraordinary challenges facing the Kenyan government. Yet as the last terrorists were being rooted out of Nairobi’s Westgate shopping mall at the end of a slaughter spree that has killed some 70 people and injured hundreds more, the Kenyan authorities need to be asking themselves some hard questions. This is a country which because it is actively involved in combating Al-Shabab terrorists in Somalia is supposed to be on the very highest state of alert. Kenya did not choose this confrontation. In 1998 it was an amiably corrupt and easygoing country with merely a nasty record of armed robberies, mostly of rich Western tourists. Then Al-Qaeda launched one of its very first international attacks, a deadly assault on the US embassy in the Kenyan capital which left 224 people dead the great majority of them Kenyans. Thereafter, there was a succession of small attacks by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabab which culminated in raids on Kenyan coastal tourist resorts and a Somali refugee camp, targeting and kidnapping foreigners. It was the final straw. Nairobi sent troops into Somali striking Al-Shabab fighters in the rear as they were pressed from the north by African Union forces. Thereafter, the terrorists resorted to low-level violence, mostly hit and run grenade attacks across the Somali border, until the attack by some 15 heavily armed men on the supposedly well-guarded up-market Westgate shopping center. The attackers managed to negotiate their way with all their weaponry through the capital’s roadblocks. They contrived to organize their deadly assault without the Kenyan intelligence services picking up the slightest inkling of what was about to happen. Something has got to be wrong somewhere. And the closer one looks at the way the tragic events unfolded, the more difficult questions it seems that the Kenyan authorities have to answer. Why for instance did it take almost half an hour for the first properly armed and equipped teams to arrive at the shopping mall? Why was there no proper building evacuation scheme nor any obvious plan to respond to a terrorist outrage within the complex? Acts of bravery by shopping center staff, individual police officers and ordinary members of the public cannot mask what appears to have been a series of bungles by all those who should have been responsible for the safety of the complex and its visitors. Journalists noted that when heavily-armed special forces arrived, some seemed nervous and confused, perhaps as a result of the shouting that could be heard from senior officers who themselves seemed poorly briefed and unprepared and as a result unsure of how best to proceed. The inevitable report into this horrific event may find that by delaying a rapid and firm response to the attack, the authorities permitted the terrorists to continue their killing spree and also allowed them to consolidate their position within the mall. Perhaps a clue to what went so disastrously wrong at the Westgate mall can be found in the devastating fire at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport last month. Though the blaze broke out in the early morning, meaning no one was killed, the extent of the fire and the extraordinary delays in getting fire appliances to the scene raised major questions about the competence of the Kenyan authorities. The Westgate tragedy must compound these serious concerns.

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Seeking entrepreneurs for The GrowthHub's Upcoming Ideation Workshop, AgriTech!
by robert yawe 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Dear Partners, I hope you keeping well.This is to let you know about the GrowthHub Ideation Workshop.Please remember to share with your networks as well. The GrowthHub is running a 3 days Ideation Workshop to give life to new ideas and solutions to the agricultural challenges Kenya faces, dubbed AgriTech! This event brings key people in the agricultural sector, investors and top business people together to help YOU develop your business ideas into an innovative product and service. The 3 day event is your UNIQUE opportunity to JUMP START your product/service. AgriTech Ideation Workshop takes place on the 17-19 October at the GrowthHub in Nairobi. Submit your agricultural business idea NOW <http://www.thegrowthhub.com/agritech/agritech-pre-application/> here. We will accept submissions until 30 September 2013! Learn more on <http://www.thegrowthhub.com/agritech> www.thegrowthhub.com/agritech We look forward to receiving you submissions! Kind Regards, The GrowhHub AgriTech Team With kind regards, YEF-Kenya ILO, UN Complex Block P, Gigiri P.O.Box 40513-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Email: yefkenya(a)ilo.org Website: www.yefarica.org "A partnership between the Africa Commission, the Youth Employment Network and the International Labour Organization to unleash African Entrepreneurship"

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Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again?
by Edwin Onchari 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Like "Robert Kiyosaki" rightly put it..."do not waste a good mistake...learn from it"...our gallant forces have done us proud despite the fact that they were ill equipped. In all this sadness, confusion and anger, let us simply say NEVER AGAIN!! Kind regards, Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:52 AM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 89 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: Have we failed the nation yet again? (James Kagwe) 2. Re: Have we failed the nation yet again? (Matunda Nyanchama) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:26:28 +0300 From: James Kagwe <kagwejg(a)gmail.com> To: ICT Researcher <ict.researcher(a)yahoo.com>, KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again? Message-ID: <52413EA4.90908(a)gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed" Hi all, My condolences to all affected by this tragedy. I think we should not beat ourselves so hard because we made quite a significant contribution if we could think about it critically. ICT was used in various areas including the following; * Social media to communicate and provide updates as well as admonishing media when they practiced irresponsible journalism. * Mobile telephony also came in very hardy with victims calling and indicating their location assisting in rescue operations * Mobile money came in very hardy in making contributions for the victims which is now more that 40Million and counting. * Mainstream media was used to give updates as well as mobilizing citizens to make blood donations. All the above was possible because there were ICT professionals working in the background. I guess we are not just interested in making contribution for the public to see but just like the hummingbird we made significant contribution albeit in the background. Regarding security in our shopping malls I think a lot of focus has been on securing the shoppers entry points but little is done at the back office supplies entry points. There is a possibility that the weapons were delivered from these points disguised as goods or materials. It is possible for such to be done by innocent transport companies unknowingly even without the intervention of the Shabaabs. All they need to do is hire a transporter to deliver weapons disguised as partition materials or shop stocks. regards, James On 9/24/2013 9:02 AM, ICT Researcher wrote: > Accusatory finger-pointing is an expected reaction from a grieving people. Perhaps calling upon all religious leaders to hold inter-religious prayers at Westgate soonest would help condole the affected families and all. > > > > ------------------------------ > On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 5:07 PM MSKS Bitange Ndemo wrote: > >> Robert, >> There is absolutely nothing anybody will have done with ICTs after >> the terrorists stormed the Mall. All IT gadgets worked properly. >> CCTV footage is there and was aired on TV yesterday. The screening >> askaris had no chance since the assailants forced their way in. >> >> Perhaps what we need is more research to mount a camera on a fly >> (inzi) with night vision to fly carefully within the terrorist >> hideout and establish strategically on how to respond. Some flies >> could be loaded with sleeping gas to put assailants to sleep. Drones >> do scan the horizon giving military advance knowledge of the terrain. >> >> Right now we should spend a few minutes to praise our uniformed forces. >> They did a commendable job. In bitterness I am still proud to be Kenyan. >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> As we console all those who where affected by the happenings at the >>> Westgate Mall over the weekend do we remain blameless as an industry? >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> >>> Robert Yawe >>> KAY System Technologies Ltd >>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >>> Kenya >>> >>> >>> Tel: +254722511225, >>> +254202010696_______________________________________________ >>> 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/bitange%40jamb >>> o.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. >> >> University of Nairobi >> Business School, Lower Kabete Campus >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ict.researcher% >> 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. > > _______________________________________________ > 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/kagwejg%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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Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again?
by Matunda Nyanchama 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Friends Methinks ICT could really, really help in such a situation as happened in Westgate Mall, specifically with respect to preparedness. I am not privy to tools our intelligence and security organizations are using so this is not passing judgement. That said, for intelligence gathering, analysis, investigation, etc. ICT can really help. Example: if we have a suspect and the person's phone number, we can do a whole lot with this: trace relationships from call data and how tightly coupled (some tools measure the volume of calls between entities as a measure of this) those relationships are. We can monitor, from the same data, their call locations and roaming habits. And each call they make could be a point of investigation perhaps leading to other suspects. Such information can be used to disrupt their networks and activities. Almost all public facilities have CCTV data. One asks whether anyone ever reviews this information for anything suspicious. My guess is this: the killers must have been at the mall some time earlier in a reconnaissance mission where they possibly mapped the place as part of their plan of attack. CCTV images, I believe could potentially show such suspicious activity despite the volume of people that frequent the mall. (BTW: many malls use such images to thwart pilfering and shoplifting; they could flag unusual activity as well if those that manage the service know what to look for.) There is more: how much does the security for the mall share with state agencies such as the police/CID, NSIS, etc.? The need for seamless integration of information sharing, analysis and action is extremely pertinent. And I think ICT tools, applications and infrastructure can be core to this as part of preparedness. After the post election violence a commission suggested better use of ICT to gather, collate, analyze and act on information. I am not sure that the security agencies went out there seeking/designing a coherent plan that could avail information for their strategic decision-making. What seems to have taken centre-stage is CCTV, which is only a component of a continuum .... ICT can enable security agencies deploy their services more effectively and efficiently. Take urban and rural crime, the nature of those crimes and solutions thereof. It is possible that the kind of tactics you engage in either of those scenarios would be different. By gathering information and using that information appropriately one can be more particular/precise with an attach plan. As we mourn the dead, let's try and learn from that experience and how we could have done better. The crime may be in our failure to learn from this experience for better action/response tomorrow. Shukrani. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; http://www.aganoconsulting.com/; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again?
by ICT Researcher 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Accusatory finger-pointing is an expected reaction from a grieving people. Perhaps calling upon all religious leaders to hold inter-religious prayers at Westgate soonest would help condole the affected families and all. ------------------------------ On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 5:07 PM MSKS Bitange Ndemo wrote: >Robert, >There is absolutely nothing anybody will have done with ICTs after the >terrorists stormed the Mall. All IT gadgets worked properly. CCTV >footage is there and was aired on TV yesterday. The screening askaris had >no chance since the assailants forced their way in. > >Perhaps what we need is more research to mount a camera on a fly (inzi) >with night vision to fly carefully within the terrorist hideout and >establish strategically on how to respond. Some flies could be loaded >with sleeping gas to put assailants to sleep. Drones do scan the horizon >giving military advance knowledge of the terrain. > >Right now we should spend a few minutes to praise our uniformed forces. >They did a commendable job. In bitterness I am still proud to be Kenyan. > > >Ndemo. > > > >> Hi, >> >> As we console all those who where affected by the happenings at the >> Westgate Mall over the weekend do we remain blameless as an industry? >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, >> +254202010696_______________________________________________ >> 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/bitange%40jambo.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. > > >University of Nairobi >Business School, Lower Kabete Campus > > >_______________________________________________ >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/ict.researcher%40yaho… > >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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Fwd: Service Desk Manager Opportunity
by Michael Bullut 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

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Fwd: Oracle Positions - Ethiopia
by Michael Bullut 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

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Westgate Terror Attack: what is the nature of our Intelligence System?
by Grace Githaiga 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Walu's blog http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/What-is-the-nature-of-our-Intellige…

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Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again?
by Ngigi Waithaka 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Sorry, I cut short my earlier post but the ending should have read... ...I had high hopes that maybe with the new government and centralizing of ICT under ICT Authority this might actually be a reality soon, but events of recent past paint a different picture that the only constant in the new regime is the old-corruption networks! And what has this corruption cost as previously: (i)CID Crime Lab. This one was put in abeyance for so long, I last read that the Cyber Crime Unit has been disbanded) (ii)Police Communications Networks (This one is in contention after CS Kimemia stopped it writing thats its overbloated with 'cuts') (iii)National Intelligence DB (Turf wars can't let it take off) (iv)Immigration 2nd Generation ID cards (Endless drama, more than 3 tenders floated, highest bidder to old-boys club not identified yet) (v)2nd Generation Passports, Dead On Arrival (vi)50 years after independence we still write OBs by hand. Just how much intelligence escapes before being mined is mind boggling If you think about it, if all the above are not currently working or rendered inoperable, can we actually stop the next Westgate style attack? Waithaka Ngigi A1.iO On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 7:59 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > The tragedy of Westgate is the tragedy of our society. And the tragedy of > our society is CORRUPTION! > > The fact that anyone with a few thousand bob can get a new ID if they > wanted in a day, double the amount and a passport is a possibility, double > the amount and you can probably live here for life, double that amount and > you could possibly be a genocidire and yet have a meaningful existence in > this country. > > Yes, it's not possible to stop every single attack targeted at us, but, > the tragedy of corruption is that we'll never know whether this is one > attack we could have stopped from happening. > > What can we do as ICT? Forget technology for a moment, that's the obvious > answer! The more profound answer is, to stop corruption in ICT, which > unfortunately has been one sector with possibly the highest levels of > corruption in government (Its only in ICT where to procure goods & services > worth a Billion shillings you would need a lot more than a god father) > > This could set an example to other bodies that we can actually do the > right thing, as opposed to that which benefits but a few. > > Waithaka Ngigi > A1.iO > > I had high hopes that maybe with the new government and centralizing of > ICT under ICTAuthority this might actually be a reality > > > On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 5:06 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk>wrote: > >> @Daktari, >> >> It is a little difficult to respond when you pull out the patriotism card >> but that has never been reason enough to keep me quiet. >> >> I will first digress, if there was a viral epidemic that killed within a >> few hours of infection would your advice be for us to wait it out or while >> curative measures where going on would you also have preventive measures >> being carried out simultaneously? >> >> The KDF are carrying out the curative activity we should be working at >> preventive measures and having askaris ask people to leave their ID cards >> at the reception as they enter buildings such as at TelePosta Building does >> not count. >> >> What I want to prevent is the return to lethargy, that we are so famous >> for, which will creep in soon after the dust settles, what I am doing is >> throwing stones in the dark to ascertain if there is anyone out there and >> it seems there is as I got you typing. I suspect your appearance has >> something to do with tinted windows on government vehicles do not worry I >> do not hold it against you it seemed like part of the JD. >> >> Like with the 30,000 spectators are a soccer much I do am an expert coach >> when it comes to criticizing those on the pitch, that does not make me less >> a supporter and in the same way a player on the pitch does not refuse to >> listen to the coach because he was not on the pitch, the days of payer >> coaches are long gone so do not refute my contributions because I am not in >> the center of the action. >> >> If certain resources had been spent on other activities other than >> android application developments, forcing youth who would rather have been >> welding wheel borrows to setup Pasha Centers or trying to convert coders >> into business plan writers maybe, and I stand corrected, a number would >> have gone into other fields such as security and surveillance. >> >> The marine cable brings us a lot of entertainment but it has worked >> against our search for local applications of broadband and its related >> applications, I am bitter that we keep bragging of being an ICT enabled >> society yet all we do is visit social media sites, make payments using >> mobile money and fete foreign developers who have setup base locally and >> perform little to no skills transfers. In terms of usage of technology is >> like a crutch we do not know how to leverage it, carrying a dual core >> smartphone does not make you tech savvy. >> >> We have failed the country yet again just as we have kept doing over the >> years. >> >> Regards >> >> "na jivunia kuwa mkenya" - I was in the forefront of the tribeKenya >> initiative , we gave 610,000 Kenyans the opportunity to respond to the >> tribe question as "Kenya" >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Bitange Ndemo <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >> *To:* robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> >> *Cc:* bitange(a)jambo.co.ke; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Monday, 23 September 2013, 16:07 >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again? >> >> Robert, >> There is absolutely nothing anybody will have done with ICTs after the >> terrorists stormed the Mall. All IT gadgets worked properly. CCTV >> footage is there and was aired on TV yesterday. The screening askaris had >> no chance since the assailants forced their way in. >> >> Perhaps what we need is more research to mount a camera on a fly (inzi) >> with night vision to fly carefully within the terrorist hideout and >> establish strategically on how to respond. Some flies could be loaded >> with sleeping gas to put assailants to sleep. Drones do scan the horizon >> giving military advance knowledge of the terrain. >> >> Right now we should spend a few minutes to praise our uniformed forces. >> They did a commendable job. In bitterness I am still proud to be Kenyan. >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> >> > Hi, >> > >> > As we console all those who where affected by the happenings at the >> > Westgate Mall over the weekend do we remain blameless as an industry? >> > >> > Regards >> > >> > >> > >> > Robert Yawe >> > KAY System Technologies Ltd >> > Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> > P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> > Kenya >> > >> > >> > Tel: +254722511225, >> > +254202010696_______________________________________________ >> > 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/bitange%40jambo.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. >> >> >> University of Nairobi >> Business School, Lower Kabete Campus >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngigiwaithaka%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,* > > *Wait**haka Ngigi* > Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod > Building > T + 254 (0) 20 2333 471 |Office Mobile: +254 786 28 28 28 | M + 254 737 > 811 000 > www.at.co.ke > > >

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Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again?
by Matunda Nyanchama 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Friends First of all sincere condolences to that lost loved ones, friends and others in this tragedy. We remember them, and indeed all Kenyans, in prayers. Once the dust settles, as a country we need to do a complete assessment of our emergency preparedness and understand what it takes to (a) forestall/foil such schemes as materialized at Westgate Mall; (b) respond to such tragedies when they happen and (c) how we learn from such experiences (unpalatable as they are). The idea is to minimize loss & damage: of life, limb, material, time, etc. Emergency preparedness needs plenty of cross-agency cooperation (intelligence gathering, threat assessment, coordinated response plans, etc.), awareness and integrated training/exercises (call them testing) to test the efficacy of any plans. It would be interesting to see emergency plans (I am sure there is one pertaining to fire and evacuation) of the mall itself, when it was drawn up and how often it is tested; and indeed, how coordinated (with state security, health, fire, etc. agencies) the plan is. It would be interesting to see individual business continuity plans for the mall and the businesses therein and how well integrated these plans are Such emergency plans need a lot of information gathering (yes, including what most Americans protest perpetually about: govt "spying" on them), analysis and informed decisions on threat levels and associated weight of response. (BTW: most people prefer some loss of liberty if that can be for the common good, such as averting danger.) Food for thought. For now, though, let's grieve and resolve to act, resolutely. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; http://www.aganoconsulting.com/; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Have we failed the nation yet again?
by Gideon 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

+1 Wambui Kamuiru, Have we failed the nation yet again?..... Good question!, but sometimes we dont have all the answers. As much as we would like to know the why and how, our wisdom as humans fails us. Its indeed time for reflection, empathy, sympathy and thoughtfulness. Its very easy to shift blame here and there but at such times we are limited to what our human capacity can afford us, but the God's mercies and grace is enough at all situations, even as we seek answers to questions that probably will never get answered. God bless Kenya. Regards Gideon Rop Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 09:34:52 +0300 > From: "Info" <info(a)amwik.org> > To: "' > Wambui Kamuiru'" < > phoikamuiru(a)gmail.com> > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] > Have we failed the nation yet again? > Message-ID: <006201ceb827$03efde10$0bcf9a30$@org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Yes we have failed the nation because we are all human beings and nothing > even that technology we pride in is perfect. Its only God who sees peoples? > hearts, whose wisdom is foolproof. > > 1 Corinthians 1:20: <http://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/1.htm> Christ the > Wisdom and Power of God > ? <http://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/1-19.htm> 19For it is written, "I > WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER I > WILL SET ASIDE." <http://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/1-20.htm> 20Where is > the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has > not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? < > http://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/1-21.htm> 21For since in the wisdom of > God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was > well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those > who believe.? > > > > Dr. J. Wambui Thuo > > Executive Director, > > Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) > > Hse No. 6, Wendy Court, David Osieli Rd, > > Off. Westlands Ave., Westlands > > P.O Box 10327-00100 > > Tel + 254 020-4441226/0722-201958 > > Fax 254 020-4441227 > > <mailto:info@amwik.org> info(a)amwik.org > > Website <http://www.amwik.org/> www.amwik.org > > > > Our Vision: A just society in which the media embraces and promotes > equitable development, human rights and women rights. > > > > Our Mission: AMWIK seeks to use the media to promote an informed and > gender responsive society in Kenya and Africa. > > > > > > > > From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+info= > amwik.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Wambui Kamuiru > Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 9:16 AM > To: info(a)amwik.org > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again? > > > > Yawe, > That is a loaded question that may elicit varied responses. > 1. Is the industry responsible for the gadgets used to scan people as they > enter Malls and such like places? > 2. What kind of technology is hence required to enhance the efficacy of > the metal detectors? I have heard that they only detect such things as car > keys...? > 3. Would a full body scanner such as those found in airports suffice? > 4. Can the industry pass legislation requiring all buildings have these > body scanners? > 5. In the Westgate case (condolences to all affected), what technology can > be used in the event that gunmen walk in shooting??? > > Food for thought > > On 23 Sep 2013 08:31, "robert yawe" <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > > Hi, > > As we console all those who where affected by the happenings at the > Westgate Mall over the weekend do we remain blameless as an industry? > > Regards > > > > > > Robert Yawe > KAY System Technologies Ltd > Phoenix House, 6th Floor > P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 > Kenya > > > > Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/phoikamuiru%40gmail.c… > > 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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Is everyone okay?
by Warigia Bowman 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Just seeing if all kictanet members are okay in Westgate shooting, especially alice, who I know goes there often. Rigia

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Fw: Google Kenya DNS hijack
by John Kariuki 22 Sep '13

22 Sep '13

I have seen a message similar to the one below on www.standardmedia.co.ke article ID=2000081625.Is any lister aware of the problem. John Kariuki. ----- Forwarded Message ----- This is the message that some internet subscribers in Kenya are receiving while they tried to access the www.google.co.ke page. Some Pakistani leets (word used in the computer community for knowledgeable person or well versed in some computer hacks) claim to be behind this. This occurred today during the WestGate siege. I asked some people in Nairobi to confirm this. Some subscribers using cellphones could access it. I am not sure who is affected and who is not at the moment. Someone should take a look at this. -- Regards George Ng'ethe M.Sc. Computer Science ICT4D Research Centre University of Cape Town Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa

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National Broadband Strategy
by robert yawe 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

Hi, I recently went through the National Broad Band Strategy documents where it was indicated that we intend to achieve a connectivity speed of 40 mbps in urban areas in the next 5 years. This might seem like quite an achievement but starting today some of the Internet users inChattanooga, Tennessee in the USA will be experiencing 1 Gbps speeds to their homes, it seems either we are aiming very low or the strategy is a cut and paste from an era long gone which is a clear indication of what happens when you sit in a dark room and write a strategy but with no organised group to turn to for assistance what was the other choice? http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2013/09/17/how-chattanoog…! Regards About Chattanooga: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattanooga,_Tennessee Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Is KeNIC turning the corner?
by Ali Hussein 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

Listers Apologies for cross posting. As a former director at KeNIC I have been on record as one of its most ardent supporter and critic and I thought it is incumbent upon me to spare some time and talk about what I witnessed yesterday during its AGM. From the numbers presented it was evident that something positive is cooking in the .ke name space. 1. Ke registrations rose from 13k in 2011 to 26k in 2012. 2. Turnover jumped from kshs. 29 million to 34 million. 3. Profit from +1 million to 15 million. An interesting new item in the balance sheet appeared called Financial Assets. And this had about 33 million at the end of the year, 2012 with about 3.7 million in interest earned. This is as a result of prudent use of resources which may otherwise have languished in a checking account not earning any interest. Looking at the books it was obvious to me now that any surplus Cashflow goes into this pot as the Board and Management resolve how best to utilize these funds going forward. This is as it should be and it is Treasury Management 101. Good to see this prudence continue at KeNIC. The obvious question stakeholders now need to ask is how best to utilize these funds for the betterment of the .ke name space in particular and ICT evangelism in the country in general. Congratulations to the Management & Board of KeNIC for a job well done in 2012. The other issue I want to raise is the Elephant in the Room. Whereto KeNIC? What is the future of KeNIC and the .ke name space? There was a very healthy debate on this and the Board and Management assured all stakeholders that there would be transparency and total engagement with various stakeholders on this matter. For the listers who may not be privy to this issue we are referring to the ICT law that basically changes the status of KeNIC to being a licensed operator under the CCK. Without belaboring this point too much it raised issues of governance, the independence of KeNIC going forward, what ccTLD model best fits our situation and even whether KeNIC will exist in the near future. Suffice it to say that this is not an easy answer but I'm hopeful that as this debate goes on CCK and KeNIC will ensure full disclosure and engagement. This they have promised and we should take them at their word and continue to be vigilant. The other matter that was touched on by Barrack was the issue of inclusion and embracing Multi-stakeholderism without fear or favour. This KeNIC has done, though not so well. Room for improvement for sure and again the Board and Management assured us they will strive to improve. To this end I believe it is time to incorporate the Internet Society, Kenya Chapter into the Board of KeNIC. Kudos to the team at KeNIC for rising to the challenge. We assure them of continued engagement and vigilance to protect and improve the .ke name space. Regards 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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Africa IT Jobs Outsourced to China – Africa May Become Perpetually Dependent on China for Certain Skills
by Ali Hussein 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

Listers This is an interesting article and if there is any truth abut this then we are really in trouble. http://ictafrica.info/FullNews.php?id=10646 Can we learn from the Chinese? Most of their most celebrated companies 'learned & borrowed' from the West when they won big infrastructure and other contracts in China. This was a deliberate policy move orchestrated by the Chinese Government. When are we going to stop this vicious cycle of being consumer countries? When are we going to regain the glory days of the great African empires the likes of the Ancient Egyptian Empire and the Kingdom of Mali? Innovation and invention, contrary to popular belief isn't and wasn't the preserve of the West and the East. Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Samsung launches kiddy device
by robert yawe 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

Hi, With 4 months to go to the Class 1 laptop project it is clear that device manufacturers are on high gear now and it is becoming clearer every day that we have been left on the sidelines. This is the new Samsung device to be launched soon, most likely in Kenya, there is currently no quoted price but I can see it coming in at a sub $100 range. http://www.gizmag.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-kids/28908/?utm_source=Gizmag+Su… 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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Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication
by Ali Hussein 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

Waithaka My point exactly. A mix of both sometimes works wonders.. 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 On Sep 18, 2013, at 9:07 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > Hussein, > > There is usually a corner reserved for soft-power and persuasion; where the person on the receiving end either makes an honest mistake or simply doesn't know or have the capability to understand how to achieve a certain task. > > Soft-power usually loses its 'power' where the other person is making a conscious decision, knowing very well the conscious decision is wrong and there is no big stick if they continue anyway e.g corruption > > So fighting corruption with soft-power, as an example is largely doomed to fail as we have been doing. > > As regards the organisations, just setting them by themselves is not enough. Indeed we do have many serious organizations already, but they rely too much on soft power. > > If you look at similar industries, such as Banking, they don't shy away from taking GoK, KRA etc to court, if they feel that certain practices are infringing on the rights of their members, such as these http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/views/article_print.php?15293&a=64747&icon=P… > > We should use soft-power knowing very well that we do have a fall back position of taking the powers that be straight on if need be.\\ > > Waithaka Ngigi > A1.iO > > > On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 7:31 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> Robert and all >> >> I disagree. Sometimes it takes the 'soft' power of such informal groupings to make changes. Yes, we do require from a legal stand point registered Organizations make representation. However I contend that there is space for both. >> >> KICTANET has had some very loud successes in influencing policy and sometimes concrete action for positive change. Cases in point:- >> >> 1. The issue of KeNIC and the uncertainty it faces were first 'aired' here. The jury (or is it the Supreme Court?) is still out on how this will play out. There is an AGM tomorrow by the way... >> >> 2. The issue of Kenya's position in WCIT12 Dubai was extensively debated here and 'forced' the powers that be to take into consideration other stakeholders position besides that of the CCK. >> >> 3. One Robert Yawe's throwing his towel into the ring for Post Master General's position at Posta. Although unsuccessful :) made a major point on what ails Posta. >> >> The list goes on.. >> >> 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 >> >> On Sep 18, 2013, at 5:39 PM, "Gilda Odera" <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> Over to the lurkers – you have heard Robert. Be the change you want. >>> >>> >>> >>> From: robert yawe [mailto:robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 5:13 PM >>> To: Gilda Odera >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> @Gilda, >>> >>> Just to reiterate what I said about a certain Presidential candidate, for democracy to be effective we must register as voters and then actually go out and vote. >>> >>> Sitting at home with a valid voters card cannot then be justification to have your opinion heard. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> >>> Robert Yawe >>> KAY System Technologies Ltd >>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >>> Kenya >>> >>> >>> >>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Gilda Odera <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> >>> To: 'robert yawe' <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Sent: Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 16:59 >>> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> @Robert- Trust you to speak the Queen’s English J and thank you for being candid as usual. Now that I get your comment, I partially agree. Yes, the formidable bodies should be consulted or be heard but let us hear comments/advise/opinions from all quarters. Democracy is necessary here Robert. After all, we are communicating on KICTANET as it is right now so it must have some standing J. >>> >>> >>> >>> From: robert yawe [mailto:robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 3:04 PM >>> To: Gilda Odera >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> @Gilda, >>> >>> In english, KICTANET has no moral or legal standing to require it be consulted unlike CSK and KIF. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> >>> Robert Yawe >>> KAY System Technologies Ltd >>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >>> Kenya >>> >>> >>> >>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Gilda Odera <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> >>> To: 'robert yawe' <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Sent: Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 9:34 >>> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> @Robert- meaning? Please talk ‘transparently’ so we all understand what you are trying to say. Are you saying it is costly for the CS to engage CSK? He sent an email saying he is noting all comments on this list so let us give him credit for that. Or am I not understanding what you are saying here below? >>> >>> >>> >>> Gilda >>> >>> >>> >>> From: robert yawe [mailto:robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 8:22 AM >>> To: Gilda Odera >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> @Gilda, >>> >>> The CS has consulted the industry players who are members of an organised and duly constituted organisation, it goes by the name of CSK or in short Computer Society of Kenya. >>> >>> >>> >>> As one Presidential Candidate found in a very costly manner that the number of friends you have on social media do not convert to valid electoral votes. >>> >>> >>> >>> It is time we all brushed our memory banks and realise that we have been down this road and past this kiosk many times before, unfortunately we have never stopped to have chai na bandika. >>> >>> >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> >>> PS. I am sure Dr. Siganga was consulted especially since Victor is a member of the society. >>> >>> >>> >>> "As I cry in the wilderness I pray to be heard" - An Village Madman in exile >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Robert Yawe >>> KAY System Technologies Ltd >>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >>> Kenya >>> >>> >>> >>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Gilda Odera <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> >>> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Sent: Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 11:55 >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> Listers, >>> >>> I assume that the CS and other powers that be are reading these comments. I >>> wish to urge them, for the sake of this industry which we all know is key to >>> the development of this nation, to do what is right. The ICT Authority >>> requires goodwill of industry players and the best of the best to propel >>> this industry to great heights. This means having an open process of >>> selection where the most suitable candidate will emerge amongst others. Some >>> of those names being touted are indeed very capable but the CS would be >>> doing them injustice if he simply handpicked anyone. Let he/she who is >>> worthy of the job stand up and present himself/herself in a transparent >>> competitive process. I believe a full enlightened board consisting of >>> knowledgable and dedicated persons (not simply well connected ones please) >>> should be in place before the CEO is picked. And if it is a different panel >>> interviewing, it really must consist of persons well versed. We must break >>> away from past practices where a CEO of a parastatal has no respect nor time >>> for the board he/she reports to simply because of owing allegiance to an >>> individual who appointed him/her. This is what ails organizations and in the >>> end you find poor performance and a decline or collapse of an entire sector >>> simply due to in-fighting and insubordination. >>> I am keenly watching how this will transpire. I would like to believe the >>> new government is serious about developing this industry and will therefore >>> do the right thing. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Gilda Odera >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: kictanet >>> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+godera=skyweb.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf >>> Of Edwin Onchari >>> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 6:09 PM >>> To: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> Communication >>> >>> + 1 >>> >>> >>> Edwin >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: kictanet >>> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On >>> Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 4:06 PM >>> To: Edwin >>> Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 27 >>> >>> 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: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> and Technology leadership (Brian Munyao Longwe) >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Message: 1 >>> Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 16:03:10 +0300 >>> From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> >>> To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> >>> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, >>> "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> Communication and Technology leadership >>> Message-ID: >>> <CAHSdPfbdD=XRe9qcoe73ikpyfAp8ZHj6vFtBZ7EVr6taPyjEbw(a)mail.gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >>> >>> Interesting to note that in this whole discussion no one seems to >>> mention/consider that ICTA is an amalgamation of KICT Board, Department of >>> e-Government and the Government Information Technology Services (GITS). If >>> continuity is the focus, aren't the heads of any of the other >>> agencies/departments also potential candidates? >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> Mblayo >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >>> >>> > Mr. Walubengo, in broad daylight you are advocating we do a kangaroo >>> > shortlisting, interview, and appointment. :) >>> > >>> > Why would anybody want to participate in the process with the end >>> > result already known? >>> > >>> > ______________________ >>> > Mwendwa Kivuva >>> > twitter.com/lordmwesh >>> > google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh >>> > >>> > >>> > On 6 September 2013 09:12, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>> > >>> >> ------------------------------ >>> >> **Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote, >>> >> >>> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >>> >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of >>> the law. >>> >> ~~~~~~~ >>> >> The unilateral appointment would indeed be "legal" as it is enshrined >>> >> in the Legal notice. However, the clever lawyers would not be >>> >> challenging the appointment (since it would be legal), but they would >>> >> be challenging whether it is constitutional to "legalize" such an >>> >> action of appointing without inviting other Kenyans to >>> >> apply...(discrimination) >>> >> >>> >> Remember that the constitution is the supreme law and any other >>> >> law(Act, Legal Notice, Regulation, etc) that is contradictory to it >>> >> is null and void. Am not a lawyer but I think that is where the >>> >> court battle would be about. In the likely event that the courts find >>> >> that the legal notice is in violation of the constitution, then by >>> >> extension the appointment becomes null and void. >>> >> >>> >> Problem is that this would take time and meanwhile whoever is >>> >> appointed is likely to have his/her hands tied up and cannot transact >>> >> ICT Authority business. Thats why I said, why bother with the risks? >>> >> Just advertise the job, go through the motions and safely arrive at the >>> same destination. >>> >> >>> >> We did this successfully for our Cabinet Sec and PS, I still dont >>> >> understand why it should become difficult for a CEO :-) >>> >> >>> >> walu. >>> >> ------------------------------ >>> >> *From:* Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >>> >> >>> >> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com >>> >> *Cc:* "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> >> *Sent:* Friday, September 6, 2013 6:27 AM >>> >> >>> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> @Kivuva >>> >> >>> >> You are quite right. >>> >> >>> >> @Walu, I believe the correct phrase is '*The end justifies the >>> >> means'. :) >>> >> * >>> >> >>> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >>> >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of >>> the law. >>> >> >>> >> Ali Hussein >>> >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >>> >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >>> >> >>> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >>> >> >>> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >>> >> >>> >> Sent from my iPad >>> >> >>> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >>> >> >>> >> Because we know who is being targeted for this position, and we know >>> >> his attributes and leadership qualities, and we acknowledge this is >>> >> just a onetime appointment, why don't we discuss the merits and >>> >> de-merits of Dr. Victor Kyalo? >>> >> >>> >> I feel there is something members want to say but are being held back >>> >> by diplomacy. >>> >> >>> >> Lets remember as it has been stated here previously, anybody holding >>> >> this public office will still have to pass the test of LEADERSHIP and >>> >> INTEGRITY as envisioned in the constitution >>> >> >>> >> On 05/09/2013, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>> >> >>> >> Listers >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and >>> >> institutional >>> >> >>> >> memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. >>> >> He >>> >> >>> >> has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political >>> >> savvy ness >>> >> >>> >> to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Regards >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Ali Hussein >>> >> >>> >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >>> >> >>> >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Sent from my iPad >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Listers, >>> >> >>> >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and >>> >> forge a >>> >> >>> >> united front. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Judy >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga >>> >> <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >>> >> >>> >> wrote: >>> >> >>> >> Thanks Walu. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary >>> >> >>> >> litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already >>> >> posted >>> >> >>> >> the article on its site and you never know if it is considering >>> >> following >>> >> >>> >> up on the matter. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidenti >>> >> al-executive-orders-and-unacceptable-plain-illegality-of-single-sourc >>> >> ed-ict-authority-boss >>> >> >>> >> . >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the >>> >> >>> >> "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be >>> >> >>> >> determined by the courts. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next >>> >> >>> >> week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Rgds >>> >> >>> >> GG >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >>> >> >>> >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >>> >> >>> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> @GG >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous >>> >> CEO of >>> >> >>> >> the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. >>> >> >>> >> However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with >>> >> the >>> >> >>> >> notable development of the new constitution (2010). >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President >>> >> today >>> >> >>> >> cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. >>> >> >>> >> And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot >>> >> just >>> >> >>> >> borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and >>> >> different >>> >> >>> >> institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board >>> >> (2007) >>> >> >>> >> in form, nature, scope and mandate. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an >>> >> >>> >> "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other >>> >> >>> >> Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an >>> >> >>> >> animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. >>> >> >>> >> The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more >>> >> >>> >> rigorous approach in the legal notice. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this >>> >> >>> >> rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to >>> >> ignore >>> >> >>> >> the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still >>> >> get >>> >> >>> >> (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can >>> >> create >>> >> >>> >> the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers >>> >> in >>> >> >>> >> the Board. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation >>> >> that >>> >> >>> >> may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g >>> >> >>> >> Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause >>> >> goes >>> >> >>> >> against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While >>> >> the >>> >> >>> >> suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain >>> >> crippled/handicapped >>> >> >>> >> for years. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> walu. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >>> >> >>> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >>> >> >>> >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> >> >>> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >>> >> >>> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> @ Walu, >>> >> >>> >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 >>> >> >>> >> http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA >>> >> >>> >> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >>> >> >>> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >>> >> >>> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >> >>> >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not >>> >> need >>> >> >>> >> to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity >>> >> since >>> >> >>> >> I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT >>> >> >>> >> Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives >>> >> the >>> >> >>> >> CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some >>> >> mischief >>> >> >>> >> at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored >>> >> >>> >> article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in >>> >> >>> >> policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Rgds >>> >> >>> >> GG >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >>> >> >>> >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >>> >> >>> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >>> >> >>> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Hi, >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump >>> >> through >>> >> >>> >> hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Regards >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Robert Yawe >>> >> >>> >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >>> >> >>> >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >>> >> >>> >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >>> >> >>> >> Kenya >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >>> >> >>> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >>> >> >>> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> >> >>> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >>> >> >>> >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and >>> >> >>> >> Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make >>> >> >>> >> unilateral appointment. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the >>> >> >>> >> reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and >>> >> >>> >> Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet >>> >> >>> >> Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving >>> >> the >>> >> >>> >> board. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row- >>> >> simmers-over-order-on-new-icta-leadership >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> >>> >> 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%40ya >>> >> hoo.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/jwalu%40yahoo.c >>> >> om >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> 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/judym.muli%40gm >>> >> ail.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 = >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/ngigiwaithaka%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, > > Waithaka Ngigi > Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building > T + 254 (0) 20 2333 471 |Office Mobile: +254 786 28 28 28 | M + 254 737 811 000 > www.at.co.ke > >

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How we are killing our Kenyan ICT Industry, what we could do to revive it!
by Ngigi Waithaka 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

Guys, It seems whatever is happening at KICT Authority has caught quite some attention, which is good, as we cannot forever go hiding as if everything is okay, when clearly the status quo remains and only less than 10% of current GoK procurement is for products and services produced locally. I have blogged about the recent happenings here and comments are welcome. http://www.a1.io/a1io_blog/kenyan-ict-industry-old-habits-die-hard/ As regards lobbying for local ICT industry, and for those who were there during #140Friday, a lot needs to be done as currently what we have are just rumblings and subsequent hot-air from the powers that be that our grievances will be addressed. IMO, probably the only way is for the local ICT players to join Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). It is the only body with the experience, resource and drive to piush for adoption and promotion of local industry. Any other bodies such as KITOS/CSK etc that have previously been suggested do not have the experience, knowledge and drive to push our agenda. Infact, if you ask me, they will just be used to ensure the status-quo remains. The second way is to prepare to challenge the status-quo legally. It will cost quite some money, but no one ever said freedom is cheap! We are already meeting amongst a couple of firms with KAM, and I will be pushing for them to allow either corporate and individual membership and use them to articulate our issues. But, bottom line, we cannot let the networks of old that intentionally lock out Kenyan firms from grabbing the bigger chunks of ICT Projects procurement, and especially so that now everything ICT has been centralized at KICT Authority. We are centralizing to gain efficiencies not so that we can centralize corruption. Ngigi Waithaka A1.iO

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Are Counties hindering the spread of Broadband across the country?
by Ali Hussein 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

Listers Yesterday the CS ICT was on a diplomacy drive to convince county executives to enable the laying of fibre in their jurisdictions. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Costly+fees+hinder+internet+spread+in+co… While I commend the CS for his drive I fail to understand what's with the Counties. In this day and age how myopic can they get? 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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Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication
by Edwin Onchari 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

+ 1 Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 4:06 PM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 27 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: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Brian Munyao Longwe) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 16:03:10 +0300 From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership Message-ID: <CAHSdPfbdD=XRe9qcoe73ikpyfAp8ZHj6vFtBZ7EVr6taPyjEbw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Interesting to note that in this whole discussion no one seems to mention/consider that ICTA is an amalgamation of KICT Board, Department of e-Government and the Government Information Technology Services (GITS). If continuity is the focus, aren't the heads of any of the other agencies/departments also potential candidates? Best regards, Mblayo On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > Mr. Walubengo, in broad daylight you are advocating we do a kangaroo > shortlisting, interview, and appointment. :) > > Why would anybody want to participate in the process with the end > result already known? > > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva > twitter.com/lordmwesh > google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh > > > On 6 September 2013 09:12, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> ------------------------------ >> **Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote, >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of the law. >> ~~~~~~~ >> The unilateral appointment would indeed be "legal" as it is enshrined >> in the Legal notice. However, the clever lawyers would not be >> challenging the appointment (since it would be legal), but they would >> be challenging whether it is constitutional to "legalize" such an >> action of appointing without inviting other Kenyans to >> apply...(discrimination) >> >> Remember that the constitution is the supreme law and any other >> law(Act, Legal Notice, Regulation, etc) that is contradictory to it >> is null and void. Am not a lawyer but I think that is where the >> court battle would be about. In the likely event that the courts find >> that the legal notice is in violation of the constitution, then by >> extension the appointment becomes null and void. >> >> Problem is that this would take time and meanwhile whoever is >> appointed is likely to have his/her hands tied up and cannot transact >> ICT Authority business. Thats why I said, why bother with the risks? >> Just advertise the job, go through the motions and safely arrive at the same destination. >> >> We did this successfully for our Cabinet Sec and PS, I still dont >> understand why it should become difficult for a CEO :-) >> >> walu. >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >> >> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> *Cc:* "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Friday, September 6, 2013 6:27 AM >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> @Kivuva >> >> You are quite right. >> >> @Walu, I believe the correct phrase is '*The end justifies the >> means'. :) >> * >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of the law. >> >> Ali Hussein >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >> >> Because we know who is being targeted for this position, and we know >> his attributes and leadership qualities, and we acknowledge this is >> just a onetime appointment, why don't we discuss the merits and >> de-merits of Dr. Victor Kyalo? >> >> I feel there is something members want to say but are being held back >> by diplomacy. >> >> Lets remember as it has been stated here previously, anybody holding >> this public office will still have to pass the test of LEADERSHIP and >> INTEGRITY as envisioned in the constitution >> >> On 05/09/2013, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >> Listers >> >> >> Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and >> institutional >> >> memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. >> >> >> In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. >> He >> >> has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political >> savvy ness >> >> to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. >> >> >> The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. >> >> >> I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> Ali Hussein >> >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Listers, >> >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and >> forge a >> >> united front. >> >> >> Judy >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga >> <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >> Thanks Walu. >> >> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary >> >> litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already >> posted >> >> the article on its site and you never know if it is considering >> following >> >> up on the matter. >> >> >> http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidenti >> al-executive-orders-and-unacceptable-plain-illegality-of-single-sourc >> ed-ict-authority-boss >> >> . >> >> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the >> >> "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be >> >> determined by the courts. >> >> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next >> >> week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >> >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> @GG >> >> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous >> CEO of >> >> the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. >> >> However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with >> the >> >> notable development of the new constitution (2010). >> >> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President >> today >> >> cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. >> >> And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot >> just >> >> borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and >> different >> >> institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board >> (2007) >> >> in form, nature, scope and mandate. >> >> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an >> >> "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other >> >> Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an >> >> animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. >> >> The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more >> >> rigorous approach in the legal notice. >> >> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this >> >> rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to >> ignore >> >> the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still >> get >> >> (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can >> create >> >> the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers >> in >> >> the Board. >> >> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation >> that >> >> may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g >> >> Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause >> goes >> >> against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While >> the >> >> suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain >> crippled/handicapped >> >> for years. >> >> >> walu. >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> @ Walu, >> >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 >> >> http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA >> >> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >> >> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >> >> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >> >> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not >> need >> >> to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity >> since >> >> I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >> >> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >> >> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT >> >> Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives >> the >> >> CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some >> mischief >> >> at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored >> >> article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in >> >> policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >> >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> Hi, >> >> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump >> through >> >> hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> >> Kenya >> >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >> >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and >> >> Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make >> >> unilateral appointment. >> >> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the >> >> reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and >> >> Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet >> >> Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving >> the >> >> board. >> >> >> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row- >> simmers-over-order-on-new-icta-leadership >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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%40ya >> hoo.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/jwalu%40yahoo.c >> om >> >> >> 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/judym.muli%40gm >> ail.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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Fwd: Report of Experts Consultation - Addressing the Challenge of Hate Crimes on the Internet in Kenya
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mikewa Ogada <mogada(a)chrips.or.ke> Date: 2013/9/17 Subject: Report of Experts Consultation - Addressing the Challenge of Hate Crimes on the Internet in Kenya To: Mikewa Ogada <mogada(a)chrips.or.ke> Dear Colleagues: **** ** ** On behalf of the Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies (CHRIPS) and the University of Nairobi’s Centre for Human Rights and Peace (CHRP), I am delighted to share the report of the proceedings of the Experts’ Meeting on Addressing the Challenge of Hate Crimes on the Internet in Kenya, which was held at the Panafric Hotel, Nairobi on 13th August 2013. **** ** ** We take this opportunity to thank all the participants for their enthusiasm and the critical insights and valuable contributions they made to this important, ongoing debate. **** ** ** We are in the process of developing a brief that will draw out the policy implications relating to the issues that emerged at the meeting. We will share it in due course. **** ** ** Yours sincerely, **** ** ** ** ** Mikewa Ogada**** *Programs Coordinator* *Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies* ** ** ** ** A2 Daphton Court,**** Riverside Drive**** P.O. Box 23748-00100, Nairobi, Kenya**** Tel: +254-725-657597 **** Skype: miki.ogada **** www.chrips.or.ke **** [image: CHRIPS copy]**** ** ** -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu

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Youth and Anonynity Survey: A Youth IGF project.
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

Dear Listers, Please see link below. This is a Childnet project that is especially interested in reaching out to 13-18 year olds in this region. The survey closes on 30 September and the results will be shared with participants. You can find translation guides in Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, German and Spanish at www.youthigfproject.com/global-survey1.html. Thank you. Regards, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu

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Ditital Publishing & Marketing in Africa 25th, 26th, and 27th Sepr 2013, Nairobi
by Matunda Nyanchama 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

-----FYI-------- Dear All, Please be reminded that the African Publishers Network (APNET) in conjunction with Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has organized a practical seminar on Digital Publishing and Marketing during the Nairobi Book Fair. This course will cover contemporary issues and technological strides in publishing. Theme: UNVEILING THE DIGITAL EDGE IN PUBLISHING Content: DIGITAL PUBLISHING AND MARKETING IN AFRICA Specific areas: a) Overview of the current/ future trends in Publishing : Bill Rutto – Researcher, Author & Director of Communications at the Council of Governors. b) Digital Rights Management: Dr. Matunda Nyanchama- PHD CISSP – Researcher, focuses on strategy and overall management of business with the core focus being IT, with a key focus in Information Risk Management. c) Intellectual Property Rights and the law in the face of digitization:Prof. Ben Sihanya d) Digital products and platforms: E-Kitabu- MD- Will Curlman e) Digital Publishing- A local case study on digitization:Amolo Ng’weno- MD- Digital Divide Data f) Government policy and framework on digitization: MOE/ KIE- Mr. John Temba Head ICT- Ministry Of Education and Mr Nthamburi of KIE g) Social Media Marketing - Opportunities and Risks: Angela Wachuka- MD- Kwani Trust h) Marketing on a shoe string budget: Jane Kairichi, Partner- Integrated Marketing Solutions- Africa i) Options in the fight against piracy in the Publishing Industry KECOBO- Kenya Copyright Board- Chief Prosecutor - Edward Sigei. Who Should Attend Leaders, including CEOs of publishing houses, Publishing Managers, IT Managers, Researchers, Educationists, Sales Marketing Managers, Editors, & Marketers, Writers, Policy Makers, Education Funders Venue: Emerald Hotel- Krishna Centre- Westlands, Woodvale Grove, off Mpaka Road Dates: 25th, 26th, and 27thSeptember 2013 Time: 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Charges - APNET& KPA members: Kshs 8,000 or USD 100 Per Participant - Non-members: Kshs 20,000 or USD 300 Per Participant Charges cover full course attendance, inclusive seminar materials, 2 teas & snacks and lunch for the three days. Deadline for registration and payment: 16th September 2013 Late bookings will attract a 20% surcharge on the applicable fees. There will also be an evening cocktail after the workshop at the Jacaranda hotel sponsored by eKitabu for the invited participants on 27th September 2013, from 6.30 pm. Please contact APNET and KPA secretariat for further details, using the following addresses: Regards, James Odhiambo, Executive Officer, Kenya Publishers Association, P.O. Box 42767-00100, Nairobi. Tel: + 254 2 3752344 Tel: + 254 2 2635498/9 Fax: + 254 2 3754076 Cell: + 254 724 255848begin_of_the_skype_highlighting + 254 724 255848 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting E-mail: info(a)kenyapublishers.org Website: www.kenyapublishers.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; http://www.aganoconsulting.com/; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Row simmers over order on new Information
by Edwin Onchari 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

+ 1 Gilda, Am I missing something here? Is there a separate thread where the CS has said that he has only consulted the CSK- and only bound by deliberations from such a meet? What would be wrong if he did? In fact, I am persuaded that he should consult as many of these organizations as possible to broadly inform his train of thought. Bwana CS, consult all "duly registered" organizations and contributors within/out this forum to bring sanity to the sector. Also engage the one firebrand former PS Dr. Ndemo and borrow from his "madness" to take this to the next level. Kitos, KEPSA, etc need to weigh on this one as well. Kind regards, Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 9:35 AM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 53 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: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication (Gilda Odera) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 09:34:42 +0300 From: "Gilda Odera" <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> To: "'robert yawe'" <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication Message-ID: <019a01ceb439$2a20a0c0$7e61e240$(a)co.ke> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" @Robert- meaning? Please talk 'transparently' so we all understand what you are trying to say. Are you saying it is costly for the CS to engage CSK? He sent an email saying he is noting all comments on this list so let us give him credit for that. Or am I not understanding what you are saying here below? Gilda From: robert yawe [mailto:robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 8:22 AM To: Gilda Odera Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication @Gilda, The CS has consulted the industry players who are members of an organised and duly constituted organisation, it goes by the name of CSK or in short Computer Society of Kenya. As one Presidential Candidate found in a very costly manner that the number of friends you have on social media do not convert to valid electoral votes. It is time we all brushed our memory banks and realise that we have been down this road and past this kiosk many times before, unfortunately we have never stopped to have chai na bandika. Regards PS. I am sure Dr. Siganga was consulted especially since Victor is a member of the society. "As I cry in the wilderness I pray to be heard" - An Village Madman in exile Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 _____ From: Gilda Odera <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 11:55 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication Listers, I assume that the CS and other powers that be are reading these comments. I wish to urge them, for the sake of this industry which we all know is key to the development of this nation, to do what is right. The ICT Authority requires goodwill of industry players and the best of the best to propel this industry to great heights. This means having an open process of selection where the most suitable candidate will emerge amongst others. Some of those names being touted are indeed very capable but the CS would be doing them injustice if he simply handpicked anyone. Let he/she who is worthy of the job stand up and present himself/herself in a transparent competitive process. I believe a full enlightened board consisting of knowledgable and dedicated persons (not simply well connected ones please) should be in place before the CEO is picked. And if it is a different panel interviewing, it really must consist of persons well versed. We must break away from past practices where a CEO of a parastatal has no respect nor time for the board he/she reports to simply because of owing allegiance to an individual who appointed him/her. This is what ails organizations and in the end you find poor performance and a decline or collapse of an entire sector simply due to in-fighting and insubordination. I am keenly watching how this will transpire. I would like to believe the new government is serious about developing this industry and will therefore do the right thing. Regards, Gilda Odera -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+godera=skyweb.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Edwin Onchari Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 6:09 PM To: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication + 1 Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 4:06 PM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 27 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: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Brian Munyao Longwe) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 16:03:10 +0300 From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership Message-ID: <CAHSdPfbdD=XRe9qcoe73ikpyfAp8ZHj6vFtBZ7EVr6taPyjEbw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Interesting to note that in this whole discussion no one seems to mention/consider that ICTA is an amalgamation of KICT Board, Department of e-Government and the Government Information Technology Services (GITS). If continuity is the focus, aren't the heads of any of the other agencies/departments also potential candidates? Best regards, Mblayo On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > Mr. Walubengo, in broad daylight you are advocating we do a kangaroo > shortlisting, interview, and appointment. :) > > Why would anybody want to participate in the process with the end > result already known? > > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva > twitter.com/lordmwesh > google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh > > > On 6 September 2013 09:12, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> ------------------------------ >> **Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote, >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines >> of the law. >> ~~~~~~~ >> The unilateral appointment would indeed be "legal" as it is enshrined >> in the Legal notice. However, the clever lawyers would not be >> challenging the appointment (since it would be legal), but they would >> be challenging whether it is constitutional to "legalize" such an >> action of appointing without inviting other Kenyans to >> apply...(discrimination) >> >> Remember that the constitution is the supreme law and any other >> law(Act, Legal Notice, Regulation, etc) that is contradictory to it >> is null and void. Am not a lawyer but I think that is where the >> court battle would be about. In the likely event that the courts find >> that the legal notice is in violation of the constitution, then by >> extension the appointment becomes null and void. >> >> Problem is that this would take time and meanwhile whoever is >> appointed is likely to have his/her hands tied up and cannot transact >> ICT Authority business. Thats why I said, why bother with the risks? >> Just advertise the job, go through the motions and safely arrive at >> the same destination. >> >> We did this successfully for our Cabinet Sec and PS, I still dont >> understand why it should become difficult for a CEO :-) >> >> walu. >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >> >> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> *Cc:* "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Friday, September 6, 2013 6:27 AM >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> @Kivuva >> >> You are quite right. >> >> @Walu, I believe the correct phrase is '*The end justifies the >> means'. :) >> * >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines >> of the law. >> >> Ali Hussein >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >> >> Because we know who is being targeted for this position, and we know >> his attributes and leadership qualities, and we acknowledge this is >> just a onetime appointment, why don't we discuss the merits and >> de-merits of Dr. Victor Kyalo? >> >> I feel there is something members want to say but are being held back >> by diplomacy. >> >> Lets remember as it has been stated here previously, anybody holding >> this public office will still have to pass the test of LEADERSHIP and >> INTEGRITY as envisioned in the constitution >> >> On 05/09/2013, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >> Listers >> >> >> Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and >> institutional >> >> memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. >> >> >> In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. >> He >> >> has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political savvy >> ness >> >> to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. >> >> >> The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. >> >> >> I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> Ali Hussein >> >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Listers, >> >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and >> forge a >> >> united front. >> >> >> Judy >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga >> <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >> Thanks Walu. >> >> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary >> >> litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already >> posted >> >> the article on its site and you never know if it is considering >> following >> >> up on the matter. >> >> >> http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidenti >> al-executive-orders-and-unacceptable-plain-illegality-of-single-sourc >> ed-ict-authority-boss >> >> . >> >> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the >> >> "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be >> >> determined by the courts. >> >> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next >> >> week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >> >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> @GG >> >> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous >> CEO of >> >> the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. >> >> However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with >> the >> >> notable development of the new constitution (2010). >> >> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President >> today >> >> cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. >> >> And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot >> just >> >> borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and >> different >> >> institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board >> (2007) >> >> in form, nature, scope and mandate. >> >> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an >> >> "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other >> >> Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an >> >> animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. >> >> The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more >> >> rigorous approach in the legal notice. >> >> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this >> >> rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to >> ignore >> >> the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still >> get >> >> (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can >> create >> >> the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers >> in >> >> the Board. >> >> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation >> that >> >> may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g >> >> Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause >> goes >> >> against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While >> the >> >> suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain >> crippled/handicapped >> >> for years. >> >> >> walu. >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> @ Walu, >> >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 >> >> http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA >> >> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >> >> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >> >> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >> >> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not >> need >> >> to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity >> since >> >> I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >> >> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >> >> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT >> >> Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives >> the >> >> CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some >> mischief >> >> at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored >> >> article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in >> >> policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >> >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> Hi, >> >> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump >> through >> >> hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> >> Kenya >> >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >> >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and >> >> Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make >> >> unilateral appointment. >> >> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the >> >> reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and >> >> Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet >> >> Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving >> the >> >> board. >> >> >> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541 <http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-> &story_title=row- >> simmers-over-order-on-new-icta-leadership >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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%40ya >> hoo.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. 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Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication
by Gideon 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

+1 Gilda, There is a lot of benefit in placing transparency and opennes of processes. This determines just how best a project or process perfoms in the future. When transparency exists, then accountability becomes a factor that is managable and therefore the future of that initiative is then adequately protected. Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 8:35 PM, <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: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication > (Gilda Odera) > 2. Re: ICT Authority; Baptism without conversion (Josiah Mugambi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:40:09 +0300 > From: "Gilda Odera" <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> > To: "'Fred Matiangi'" <fredmatiangi(a)gmail.com> > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > Communication > Message-ID: <010b01ceb3c4$9446c170$bcd44450$(a)co.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Dear Dr.Matiangi, > > I truly appreciate your response and it is encouraging to hear of your > commitment to this sector. I understand transition issues are never too > easy > and wish you the very best as everything unfolds. > > Kind regards, > > Gilda Odera > > -----Original Message----- > From: Fred Matiangi [mailto:fredmatiangi@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 4:34 PM > To: Gilda Odera > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > Communication > > Gilda and all listers, > I have been keenly following all discussions in this forum on the ICTA and > have heard you-really. I can promise you, without any hesitation that we > will all Endeavour to do the right thing. I will extensively address the > matter of the governance of the ICT sector and the role we think ICTA > should > play. As you all know, transitions are very momentous and often disruptive. > We are going through one and we are committed to navigate through it with > enough precision, care and focus on institutionalizing the management of > the > ICT sector. As consultations within and without government continue on this > matter, I appreciate the views expressed in this and other forums and look > forward continued discussion and collaboration with all interested. > Fred > Sent from my iPad > > On Sep 17, 2013, at 9:55 AM, "Gilda Odera" <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> wrote: > > > Listers, > > > > I assume that the CS and other powers that be are reading these comments. > I > > wish to urge them, for the sake of this industry which we all know is key > to > > the development of this nation, to do what is right. The ICT Authority > > requires goodwill of industry players and the best of the best to propel > > this industry to great heights. This means having an open process of > > selection where the most suitable candidate will emerge amongst others. > Some > > of those names being touted are indeed very capable but the CS would be > > doing them injustice if he simply handpicked anyone. Let he/she who is > > worthy of the job stand up and present himself/herself in a transparent > > competitive process. I believe a full enlightened board consisting of > > knowledgable and dedicated persons (not simply well connected ones > please) > > should be in place before the CEO is picked. And if it is a different > panel > > interviewing, it really must consist of persons well versed. We must > break > > away from past practices where a CEO of a parastatal has no respect nor > time > > for the board he/she reports to simply because of owing allegiance to an > > individual who appointed him/her. This is what ails organizations and in > the > > end you find poor performance and a decline or collapse of an entire > sector > > simply due to in-fighting and insubordination. > > I am keenly watching how this will transpire. I would like to believe the > > new government is serious about developing this industry and will > therefore > > do the right thing. > > > > Regards, > > > > Gilda Odera > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: kictanet > > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+godera=skyweb.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > Behalf > > Of Edwin Onchari > > Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 6:09 PM > > To: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke > > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > > Communication > > > > + 1 > > > > > > Edwin > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: kictanet > > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > > Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 4:06 PM > > To: Edwin > > Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 27 > > > > 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: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication > > and Technology leadership (Brian Munyao Longwe) > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Message: 1 > > Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 16:03:10 +0300 > > From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> > > To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > > Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, > > "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > > Communication and Technology leadership > > Message-ID: > > <CAHSdPfbdD=XRe9qcoe73ikpyfAp8ZHj6vFtBZ7EVr6taPyjEbw(a)mail.gmail.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > > Interesting to note that in this whole discussion no one seems to > > mention/consider that ICTA is an amalgamation of KICT Board, Department > of > > e-Government and the Government Information Technology Services (GITS). > If > > continuity is the focus, aren't the heads of any of the other > > agencies/departments also potential candidates? > > > > Best regards, > > > > Mblayo > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > wrote: > > > >> Mr. Walubengo, in broad daylight you are advocating we do a kangaroo > >> shortlisting, interview, and appointment. :) > >> > >> Why would anybody want to participate in the process with the end > >> result already known? > >> > >> ______________________ > >> Mwendwa Kivuva > >> twitter.com/lordmwesh > >> google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh > >> > >> > >> On 6 September 2013 09:12, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> > >>> ------------------------------ > >>> **Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote, > >>> > >>> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in > >>> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of > > the law. > >>> ~~~~~~~ > >>> The unilateral appointment would indeed be "legal" as it is enshrined > >>> in the Legal notice. However, the clever lawyers would not be > >>> challenging the appointment (since it would be legal), but they would > >>> be challenging whether it is constitutional to "legalize" such an > >>> action of appointing without inviting other Kenyans to > >>> apply...(discrimination) > >>> > >>> Remember that the constitution is the supreme law and any other > >>> law(Act, Legal Notice, Regulation, etc) that is contradictory to it > >>> is null and void. Am not a lawyer but I think that is where the > >>> court battle would be about. In the likely event that the courts find > >>> that the legal notice is in violation of the constitution, then by > >>> extension the appointment becomes null and void. > >>> > >>> Problem is that this would take time and meanwhile whoever is > >>> appointed is likely to have his/her hands tied up and cannot transact > >>> ICT Authority business. Thats why I said, why bother with the risks? > >>> Just advertise the job, go through the motions and safely arrive at the > > same destination. > >>> > >>> We did this successfully for our Cabinet Sec and PS, I still dont > >>> understand why it should become difficult for a CEO :-) > >>> > >>> walu. > >>> ------------------------------ > >>> *From:* Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > >>> > >>> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com > >>> *Cc:* "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>> *Sent:* Friday, September 6, 2013 6:27 AM > >>> > >>> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> @Kivuva > >>> > >>> You are quite right. > >>> > >>> @Walu, I believe the correct phrase is '*The end justifies the > >>> means'. :) > >>> * > >>> > >>> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in > >>> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of > > the law. > >>> > >>> Ali Hussein > >>> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd > >>> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > >>> > >>> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > >>> > >>> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > >>> > >>> Sent from my iPad > >>> > >>> On Sep 5, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > wrote: > >>> > >>> Because we know who is being targeted for this position, and we know > >>> his attributes and leadership qualities, and we acknowledge this is > >>> just a onetime appointment, why don't we discuss the merits and > >>> de-merits of Dr. Victor Kyalo? > >>> > >>> I feel there is something members want to say but are being held back > >>> by diplomacy. > >>> > >>> Lets remember as it has been stated here previously, anybody holding > >>> this public office will still have to pass the test of LEADERSHIP and > >>> INTEGRITY as envisioned in the constitution > >>> > >>> On 05/09/2013, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > >>> > >>> Listers > >>> > >>> > >>> Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and > >>> institutional > >>> > >>> memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. > >>> > >>> > >>> In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for > this. > >>> He > >>> > >>> has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political > >>> savvy ness > >>> > >>> to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. > >>> > >>> > >>> The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. > >>> > >>> > >>> I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the > results. > >>> > >>> > >>> Regards > >>> > >>> > >>> Ali Hussein > >>> > >>> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd > >>> > >>> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > >>> > >>> > >>> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > >>> > >>> > >>> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > >>> > >>> > >>> Sent from my iPad > >>> > >>> > >>> On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >>> > >>> > >>> Listers, > >>> > >>> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and > >>> forge a > >>> > >>> united front. > >>> > >>> > >>> Judy > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga > >>> <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> > >>> > >>> wrote: > >>> > >>> Thanks Walu. > >>> > >>> > >>> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary > >>> > >>> litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already > >>> posted > >>> > >>> the article on its site and you never know if it is considering > >>> following > >>> > >>> up on the matter. > >>> > >>> > >>> http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidenti > >>> al-executive-orders-and-unacceptable-plain-illegality-of-single-sourc > >>> ed-ict-authority-boss > >>> > >>> . > >>> > >>> > >>> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the > >>> > >>> "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be > >>> > >>> determined by the courts. > >>> > >>> > >>> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next > >>> > >>> week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! > >>> > >>> > >>> Rgds > >>> > >>> GG > >>> > >>> > >>> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 > >>> > >>> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > >>> > >>> > >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > >>> > >>> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> > >>> > >>> @GG > >>> > >>> > >>> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous > >>> CEO of > >>> > >>> the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. > >>> > >>> However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with > >>> the > >>> > >>> notable development of the new constitution (2010). > >>> > >>> > >>> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President > >>> today > >>> > >>> cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of > golf/beer/etc. > >>> > >>> And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot > >>> just > >>> > >>> borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and > >>> different > >>> > >>> institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board > >>> (2007) > >>> > >>> in form, nature, scope and mandate. > >>> > >>> > >>> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an > >>> > >>> "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other > >>> > >>> Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an > >>> > >>> animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt > agencies. > >>> > >>> The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more > >>> > >>> rigorous approach in the legal notice. > >>> > >>> > >>> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this > >>> > >>> rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to > >>> ignore > >>> > >>> the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still > >>> get > >>> > >>> (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can > >>> create > >>> > >>> the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers > >>> in > >>> > >>> the Board. > >>> > >>> > >>> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation > >>> that > >>> > >>> may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g > >>> > >>> Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause > >>> goes > >>> > >>> against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While > >>> the > >>> > >>> suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain > >>> crippled/handicapped > >>> > >>> for years. > >>> > >>> > >>> walu. > >>> > >>> > >>> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> > >>> > >>> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > >>> > >>> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>> > >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM > >>> > >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> > >>> @ Walu, > >>> > >>> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 > >>> > >>> http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA > >>> > >>> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) > >>> > >>> > >>> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > >>> > >>> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk > >>> > >>> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> > >>> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 > >>> > >>> > >>> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. > >>> > >>> > >>> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not > >>> need > >>> > >>> to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity > >>> since > >>> > >>> I would be interested to know your inside manenos). > >>> > >>> > >>> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice > >>> > >>> > >>> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT > >>> > >>> Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives > >>> the > >>> > >>> CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some > >>> mischief > >>> > >>> at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored > >>> > >>> article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in > >>> > >>> policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your > comments? > >>> > >>> > >>> Rgds > >>> > >>> GG > >>> > >>> > >>> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 > >>> > >>> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk > >>> > >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > >>> > >>> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> > >>> > >>> Hi, > >>> > >>> > >>> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump > >>> through > >>> > >>> hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. > >>> > >>> > >>> Regards > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Robert Yawe > >>> > >>> KAY System Technologies Ltd > >>> > >>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor > >>> > >>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 > >>> > >>> Kenya > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 > >>> > >>> > >>> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> > >>> > >>> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk > >>> > >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>> > >>> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 > >>> > >>> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> > >>> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and > >>> > >>> Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make > >>> > >>> unilateral appointment. > >>> > >>> > >>> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the > >>> > >>> reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and > >>> > >>> Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet > >>> > >>> Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving > >>> the > >>> > >>> board. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row- > >>> simmers-over-order-on-new-icta-leadership > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> > >>> 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%40ya > >>> hoo.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/jwalu%40yahoo.c > >>> om > >>> > >>> > >>> 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/judym.muli%40gm > >>> ail.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%40alyhusse > >>> in.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. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> ______________________ > >>> Mwendwa Kivuva > >>> twitter.com/lordmwesh > >>> kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> 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.c > >>> om > >>> > >>> 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/kivuva%40transw > >>> orldafrica.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/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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ICT Authority; Baptism without conversion
by robert yawe 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Hi Listers, It is with a heavy heart that I make this post as those involved are close friends and acquaintances but what has to be done must be done. We recently had a lot of fanfare about the birth of the ICT Authority and it was felt that they would bring a breath of fresh-air into the sector but it seems that all we have is baptism without conversion which makes it a truly PR activity whose only beneficiaries are the graphic designers who will be paid for developing a new logo and printing new stationary. I expected better from the acting CEO in association with a new CS and PS in the related ministry but it seems I expected too much too soon. The ICT Authorities first visible activity has been an advert placed in the newspapers for the installation of an obsolete server (http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/eserverp5/entry/550/) and the delivery of an over priced solution that can easily be installed on the CS's laptop not to mention that a similar application is currently operational at transport ministry. http://www.tendersunlimited.co.ke/services/public-sector/ict-services/11613… To test the currently installed system send an SMS to 22456 with the followin; 1. Check vehicle registration details: type "MVR followed by your vehicle registration number" e.g. "MVR KAP 162F" 2. Check driving license validity/details: type "DLR followed by your 6 digit driving license number" 3. Check TLB details: "TLB followed by the vehicle registration number" 4. Check vehichle inspection details: "type "INS followed by the vehicle registration number" I would have expected that the authority would use this opportunity to implement a truly radical and revolutionary solution that will not only meet the requirements of a single ministerial department, as this one is intended to do, but set the basis for a national cloud solution. Dr. Getao had at one time proposed to carry out a complete ICT audit of the government inventory as the first step to rationalise, centralise and harmonise the government activities but it seems that that remains a pipe dream as can be seen from this advert. From the tender documents it is clear that the amount to be spent is in excess of Kes.1,000,000,000/- (1 Billion) which is roughly the amount spent by Safaricom in setting up its complete cloud infrastructure that is capable of providing solution to the entire East and central African governments, banks and major corporates. It is time to stop this culture of baptisms without conversion as all we end up with are clean sinners. Regards Disclaimer: I have a vested interest in the project as a tax payer, consumer of the solution and a member of the ICT fraternity Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Help desk application
by Pwaruingi 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Am shopping for a IT help desk application/solution to support a single site with about 70 users. I am currently reading on service desk plus 8.2 and would appreciate your inputs on the same or other apps that you've had experience with. Thank you, WARUINGI

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intermediary Liability...
by Henry Maina 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

Dear Listers, Plesae find a link to ARTICLE 19 policy brief on Intermediary Liability. http://www.article19.org/resources.php/resource/37243/en/internet-intermedi… http://www.article19.org/data/files/Intermediaries_ENGLISH.pdf We welcome comments. Regards HENRY O. MAINA DIRECTOR ARTICLE 19 KENYA/EASTERN AFRICA ACS PLAZA, 2nd FLOOR, LENANA ROAD P O BOX 2653,00100 NAIROBI TEL:+254 (20) 3862230/2 FAX:+254 (20) 3862231 EMAIL: henry(a)article19.org ________________________________________

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For every KSh. 100 you spend on Safaricom, KSh. 28 is tax
by Grace Githaiga 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

http://cio.co.ke/news/main-stories/for-every-ksh.-100-you-spend-on-safarico…

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Cisco Connect Kenya 2013- REGISTER TODAY
by John Gitau 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

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Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership
by Grace Githaiga 15 Sep '13

15 Sep '13

A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make unilateral appointment. Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving the board. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-simmer…

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Shame of analogue parents in digital era
by Grace Githaiga 14 Sep '13

14 Sep '13

The availability of cheap mobile phones with internet access is exposing young people to pornographic movies and sites, a new study says.The United Nations Children’s Fund study released Friday says children are unaware of the risks. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Shame+of+analogue+parents+in+digital+era/-/105…

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Re: [kictanet] An Automated ICT Affiliate Solution...Be The First To Know.
by Njeri Rionge 13 Sep '13

13 Sep '13

Dear Colleagues, We are proud to announce that the affiliate program<http://peachcrm.com/affiliates-program.html>is ready for those that would find this an interesting product <http://www.peachcrm.com> to promote and earn fees commensurate to the traffic and user conversation generated towards the peachcrm.com site. Your feedback <http://peachcrm.com/contact-us.html> requests will be responded to by our customer support staff. Proudly Kenyan, aligning with the Vision 2030 agenda. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Ignite Consulting < njeri.rionge(a)igniteconsulting.co.ke> wrote: > Dear KICTAnet Members, > > Over the years we (Ignite Consulting) have interacted with different > sectors on Organization Effectiveness, ICT Sensitization and other related > Management Consulting work. During this period we learnt a lot about what > makes or breaks organization development and builds sustainable businesses. > These lessons learnt were not in vain, they have informed the innovative > development of our intuitive PeachCRM.com, a product of Insite Limited, > Insite was incorporated to handle technology enhancements that benefit > business retooling needs for small and medium size companies, based on work > that we do as Ignite Consulting Limited, with intention to separate > capacity and organize service delivery mechanisms that are effective. We > opted to drive the online technology business separate to help on board ICT > tools for your business. > > To learn more about this tool have a look at the video informercial > http://youtu.be/F2t-R6UeFjw and let us know what you think. > > As we all know with cloud computing, services offered on the cloud have no > restrictions. And customization is not difficult to do when the need > arises. This tool can be used by english speaking companies around the > world. > In particular here at home, distributors, traders, service providers, our > 47 counties, associations and professional e.g doctors, lawyers, > accountants, business advisors can all benefit from using this tool. Our > testers said I quote "It's more then a CRM". > > You will see that last month the tool received the CIO 100 Award > recognition and for that we thank the judges and CIO for the work they are > doing for our East African region. > > For more information please contact our Chief Software Architect Dayvee > Ngugi on 0726577045 or email dayvee(a)insite.co.ke > > This is a true vision 2030 agenda product and I am sure those of you that > need this tool and support us will benefit. It goes for kes. 1000 per user > per month and it's pay as you go, no contracts, which means your > responsible for your documents when you chose not to continue with the > services. > > Your feedback is important to us. > > I have not been active on this list in a long while, though I remember the > beginning of this list only to well. Stay Blessed. > > Regards, > > Njeri Rionge > > Contacts: > Cell +254 705 980 520 > LandLine +254 20 360 1630 > Purshottam Place, 7th Floor > Or c/o Business Lounge The Junction Mall 4th Floor. > > > Sent from my iPhone -- Njeri Rionge (Ms) Founder & Executive Director http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/njeri-rionge/5/966/760 * 2009 Inductee ICT Hall of Fame Computer Society of Kenya 2009 World Technology Forum Nominee 2011 Featured on Forbes.com* __________________________________ Skype ID: nrionge Personal Website: www.njeri-rionge.com Tel: +254 20 253 2144, 253 2142 (Orange Fixed Plus) Tel: +254 722 522136 (Safaricom Mobile) Tel: +254 773 495022 (Orange Mobile) URL: www.igniteconsulting.co.ke P. O. Box 15568 Nairobi 00100, Kenya ======================================= Related Brands: www.njeri-rionge.com www.insite.co.ke www.ignitelifestyle.com www.businesslounge.co.ke www.dukalangu.com ==========================================

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FW: What is safe anymore - cellphone guns!
by Edith Adera 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

Listers, Not sure what world I live in, but I had never before come across this information on cellphone guns! Have they reached Kenya? If so, what is being done about it? Shocked Edith =============== Brief Analysis Cell phone guns are real and law enforcement authorities and airport security staff are certainly well aware of them. However, they are by no means "very new" as suggested in the warning message. Such devices have been around for a number of years. [Description: Bookmark and Share]<http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=bluegum> Detailed analysis and references below example. Enter your email address to subscribe to the Hoax-Slayer Newsletter<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/subscription-options.shtml>: Last updated: 26th April 2010 First published: 11th February 2008 Article written by Brett M. Christensen About Brett Christensen and Hoax-Slayer<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/about.shtml> Example Subject: Fw: MUST SEE: Airport security MUST SEE - Airport security This is a must read and something very new Most of us see airport security as a pain. Some of us even feel violated. When you see the pictures below, you will understand why they want our cell phones through the x-ray machine. If you get asked to test your cell phone at the airport, this is the reason. [Description: Cell phone gun 1] Cell phone guns have arrived. And they are real. Beneath the digital phone face is a .22 caliber handgun capable of firing four rounds in rapid succession using the standard telephone keypad. European law enforcement officials are stunned by the discovery of these deadly decoys. They say phone guns are changing the rules of engagement in Europe. Only when you have one in your hand do you realize that they are heavier than a regular cell phone. Be patient if security asks to look at your cell phone or turn it on to show that it works . They have a good reason! Wake up to our NEW WORLD!! We shouldn't complain about airport security invading your privacy. [Description: Cell phone gun 2] [Description: Cell phone gun 3] (Note: Some versions of the message also arrive with the following video as an attached file) Detailed Analysis According to this warning message, .22 caliber handguns that look like cell phones have been discovered by law enforcement officials in Europe. The message contains attached images of such a device along with a graphic depicting how a cell phone gun works. An apparently authentic video clip of a cell phone gun being fired is also included with some versions of the email. Two of the images contained in the message are in fact stills taken from this video. The message notes that such guns can fire up to four rounds by pressing numbers on the cell phone keypad. Guns like the one described in the message are certainly real. However, they are not a new development as suggested in this warning message. In fact, reports of cell phone guns<http://www.theregister.co.uk/2000/11/30/guns_disguised_as_mobile_phones/> go back to at least the year 2000. The same images along with the video clip of a cell phone gun in action have been posted to numerous websites, blogs and social networks over several years The video was shown as part of a WCBSTV news report<http://wcbstv.com/topstories/Cell.Phone.Guns.2.235170.html> in May 2006. According to the accompanying article on the WCBSTV website, New York City police were warned to keep an eye out for the cell phone guns via an internal memo. Cell phone guns have several times been the subject of security alerts in the United States and elsewhere. A 2004 article<http://www.time.com/time/press_releases/article/0,8599,582296,00.html> in Time magazine notes that screening equipment at airports is normally able to detect cell phone guns and other such devices. Cell phone guns are considerably heavier than normal cell phones. A cell phone gun could certainly kill or seriously injure someone. However, a CNN report<http://edition.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/europe/11/30/mobile.gun/> about the weapons notes that they are "extremely inaccurate" and therefore effective only at very close range. Although cell phone guns are real, I could find no reports of the devices actually being used in major crimes such as attempted hijackings or terrorist activities. However, there have been several reports of cell phone guns being seized from criminals<http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2000/11/30/wmob30.xml> in Europe. The concept of disguising guns as everyday items is actually nothing new. For many years, guns and other weapons have been disguised to look like pens, calculators, cameras, canes and a number of other commonplace objects. [Description: Bookmark and Share]<http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=bluegum> References Guns disguised as mobile phones<http://www.theregister.co.uk/2000/11/30/guns_disguised_as_mobile_phones/> NYPD On The Look Out For Cell Phone Guns<http://wcbstv.com/topstories/Cell.Phone.Guns.2.235170.html> Cell-Phone Guns Security Alerts<http://www.time.com/time/press_releases/article/0,8599,582296,00.html> Bond-style mobile phone-guns seized<http://edition.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/europe/11/30/mobile.gun/> Smart crooks carry mobile phone guns<http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2000/11/30/wmob30.xml> Last updated: 26th April 2010 First published: 11th February 2008 Article written by Brett M. Christensen About Brett Christensen and Hoax-Slayer<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/about.shtml> Home<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/> Latest Information<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/latest-information.html> Current Newsletter<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/current-issue.html> Previous Newsletters<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/previous-issues.html> Email Hoaxes<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/email-hoax-archive.html> Internet Scams<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/internet-scams.html> True Emails<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/true-emails.html> Software Reviews<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/software-reviews.html> Spam Control<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/spam-control.html> Computer Security<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/computer-security.html> Internet Resources<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/internet-resources.html> Privacy<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/privacy.html> About<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/about.html> Site Map<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/hoax-slayer-site-map.html> Search<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/site-search.html> FAQ<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/faq.html> Latest Email Hoaxes - Current Internet Scams - Hoax-Slayer Newsletter<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/> (c) Brett M.Christensen, 2013 All Rights Reserved

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Fwd: INVITATION - CHINA HIGH TECH INNOVATION PRODUCTS AND TECHNIQUES EXHIBITION , 17TH SEPTEMBER 2013 AT LAICO REGENCY
by Ali Hussein 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: KEPSA CEO <ceo(a)kepsa.or.ke> Date: Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 8:54 AM Subject: INVITATION - CHINA HIGH TECH INNOVATION PRODUCTS AND TECHNIQUES EXHIBITION , 17TH SEPTEMBER 2013 AT LAICO REGENCY To: Cc: mgaitho(a)kenyachamber.or.ke Dear Valuable Members,**** **** The Government of People’s Republic of China has on-going initiatives to promote closer trade relations with the Government of Kenya as well as building partnerships with the private sector of both countries through trade fairs and exhibitions, and other business networking platforms.**** **** In this regard we wish to bring to your attention of an upcoming exhibition dubbed *"China High Tech Innovation Products and Techniques Exhibition"* to be held at the *Laico Regency on 17th September 2013 at 10.00am* and soon followed after with an *opening ceremony at 10.30am*. The event is an opportunity to further promote economic and trade development especially in the field of high-end technology between Kenya and China. The exhibition has been organized by *China Shippers’ Association and Torch Hi-Tech Industry Development Center, Ministry of Science and Technology of China* in conjunction with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI).* *** **** This is therefore to invite you to participate in this exhibition. For more information and confirmation kindly contact Michael Gaitho, email mgaitho(a)kenyachamber.or.ke or Tel: 020 2402833, 0728 855534. Confirmations will be best preferred before close of business on 14th September 2013.**** **** Best Regards,**** ** ** [image: Description: KEPSA LOGO FINAL-02]**** * * *Carole Kariuki, HSC, MBS |* Chief Executive Officer**** *Kenya Private Sector Alliance *| 5th Floor, Shelter Afrique Building, Mamlaka Rd**** P.O. Box 3556-00100 Nairobi, Kenya** Office: +254 20 2730371/2/2727936 | Fax: +254 20 2730374**** Cell: +254 720 340949 / 0735 999979 Email: ceo(a)kepsa.or.ke<http://%20ceo@kepsa.or.ke> **** www.kepsa.or.ke**** *The Voice of the Private Sector in Kenya*** ** ** [image: Description: facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kenya-Private-Sector-Alliance-KEPSA/355762534…> [image: Description: twitter(3)] <https://twitter.com/KEPSA_KENYA>****

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Fw: [OCL4Ed 13.09] Welcome to Week 2
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

On-Line Training on OER going on Jane ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: WikiEducator <noreply(a)WikiEducator.org> To: Jane Ngima Muthiga <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 12:00 AM Subject: [OCL4Ed 13.09] Welcome to Week 2 Welcome to the start of Week 2 of OCL4Ed 13.09 By now the majority of OCL4Ed participants have familiarised themselves with the social media technologies we are using for this OCL4Ed mOOC. We have posted a few tips in the course announcements section for improving your learning experience and avoiding common errors we have observed as the course progresses. For learners who are aiming to achieve certification for participation, we recommend that you consult these guidelines. If you have fallen behind, there is still time to use your Monday to brush up on the definition of OER by viewing David Wiley's video signpost introducing OER and a few OER definitions before we take a more detailed look at copyright and Creative Commons licenses later this week. If you haven't had a chance yet, please complete the Fair and reasonable practice survey (even if you are not an active participant in OCL4Ed). This forms part of an open international study on what educators think about sharing teaching materials. Please share the gift of your knowledge and experience to assist us in planning open education futures. Have a great week and we look forward to seeing you online!

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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] STATEMENT: Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology
by Barrack Otieno 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Listers, FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> Date: Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 10:58 PM Subject: [Chapter-delegates] STATEMENT: Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology To: "chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org" <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology**** ** ** The Internet Society is alarmed by continuing reports alleging systematic United States government efforts to circumvent Internet security mechanisms. The Internet Society President and CEO, Lynn St. Amour, said, “If true, these reports describe government programmes that undermine the technical foundations of the Internet and are a fundamental threat to the Internet’s economic, innovative, and social potential. Any systematic, state-level attack on Internet security and privacy is a rejection of the global, collaborative fabric that has enabled the Internet's growth to extend beyond the interests of any one country.” **** ** ** The Internet Society believes that global interoperability and openness of the Internet are pre-requisites for confidence in online interaction, they unlock the Internet as a forum for economic and social progress, and they are founded on basic assumptions of trust. We are deeply concerned that these principles are being eroded and that users' legitimate expectations of online security are being treated with contempt.**** ** ** As the institutional home of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), we believe that open and transparent processes are essential for security standardization, and result in better outcomes than any alternative approach. For example, protocols developed by the IETF are open for all to see, inspect, and verify, as are the open and inclusive processes by which they are specified. **** ** ** IETF Chairman Jari Arkko has strongly reiterated the IETF’s commitment to improving security in the Internet, and to seeking ways of improving security protocols in light of these new revelations and security threats. “The IETF has a long-standing commitment to openness and transparency in developing security protocols for the Internet, and sees this as critical to confidence in their use and implementation.” To read more, visit: http://www.ietf.org/blog/2013/09/security-and-pervasive-monitoring/.**** ** ** However, the open development of robust technical specifications is just one link in the chain. Security standards must be properly implemented and used. This is a wake-up call for technology developers and adopters alike, to reexamine what we can do to ensure that all links in the chain are equally strong. This is key to helping restore public trust and confidence in the Internet. **** ** ** The Internet has tremendous potential for economic and social good, but unless all stakeholders trust the Internet as a safe place for business, social interaction, academic enquiry, and self-expression, those economic and social benefits are put at risk. To fulfill its potential, the Internet must be underpinned by the right combination of technology, operational processes, legislation, policy, and governance. The recent reports suggest that U.S. Government programmes have systematically undermined some or all of those measures, and that is why we view the revelations with such grave concern.**** ** ** With this mind, we issue these calls to action for the global community:**** ** ** • To every citizen of the Internet: let your government representatives know that, even in matters of national security, you expect privacy, rule of law, and due process in any handling of your data. **** ** ** Security is a collective responsibility that involves multiple stakeholders. In this regard, we call on:**** ** ** •Those involved in technology research and development: use the openness of standards processes like the IETF to challenge assumptions about security specifications. **** ** ** •Those who implement the technology and standards for Internet security: uphold that responsibility in your work, and be mindful of the damage caused by loss of trust.**** ** ** •Those who develop products and services that depend on a trusted Internet: secure your own services, and be intolerant of insecurity in the infrastructure on which you depend.**** ** ** •To every Internet user: ensure you are well informed about good practice in online security, and act on that information. Take responsibility for your own security.**** ** ** At the Internet Society, we remain committed to advancing work in areas such as browser security, privacy settings, and digital footprint awareness in order to help users understand and manage their privacy and security. The citizens of the Internet deserve a global and open platform for communication built on solid foundations of security and privacy.**** _______________________________________________ As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Kenyan Tech Firms and Transparency
by Victor Kapiyo 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Dear Listers I think its a high time that Kenyan Tech Firms start releasing transparency reports like is being done by Google Yahoo! and others. It is important for the public to know among others what ISPs and mobile telcos are doing with user data, who has requested for it, who they have shared it with and why. Victor Yahoo legal action over data report 9 September 2013 6:14 PM Yahoo says the requests with which it complied applied to fewer than 0.01% of its users worldwide. Yahoo has begun legal action demanding it be allowed to disclose details of US national security agencies' requests to access the personal data of its users. The move comes a few days after Yahoo published its first transparency report, detailing the overall number of global government requests for data. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24014782

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Fwd: [ISOC] STATEMENT: Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology
by Ali Hussein 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

> From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> > Date: September 9, 2013, 11:02:16 PM GMT+03:00 > To: "isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org" <isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org> > Subject: [ISOC] STATEMENT: Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology > > Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology > The Internet Society is alarmed by continuing reports alleging systematic United States government efforts to circumvent Internet security mechanisms. The Internet Society President and CEO, Lynn St. Amour, said, “If true, these reports describe government programmes that undermine the technical foundations of the Internet and are a fundamental threat to the Internet’s economic, innovative, and social potential. Any systematic, state-level attack on Internet security and privacy is a rejection of the global, collaborative fabric that has enabled the Internet's growth to extend beyond the interests of any one country.” > > The Internet Society believes that global interoperability and openness of the Internet are pre-requisites for confidence in online interaction, they unlock the Internet as a forum for economic and social progress, and they are founded on basic assumptions of trust. We are deeply concerned that these principles are being eroded and that users' legitimate expectations of online security are being treated with contempt. > As the institutional home of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), we believe that open and transparent processes are essential for security standardization, and result in better outcomes than any alternative approach. For example, protocols developed by the IETF are open for all to see, inspect, and verify, as are the open and inclusive processes by which they are specified. > > IETF Chairman Jari Arkko has strongly reiterated the IETF’s commitment to improving security in the Internet, and to seeking ways of improving security protocols in light of these new revelations and security threats. “The IETF has a long-standing commitment to openness and transparency in developing security protocols for the Internet, and sees this as critical to confidence in their use and implementation.” To read more, visit: http://www.ietf.org/blog/2013/09/security-and-pervasive-monitoring/. > > However, the open development of robust technical specifications is just one link in the chain. Security standards must be properly implemented and used. This is a wake-up call for technology developers and adopters alike, to reexamine what we can do to ensure that all links in the chain are equally strong. This is key to helping restore public trust and confidence in the Internet. > > The Internet has tremendous potential for economic and social good, but unless all stakeholders trust the Internet as a safe place for business, social interaction, academic enquiry, and self-expression, those economic and social benefits are put at risk. To fulfill its potential, the Internet must be underpinned by the right combination of technology, operational processes, legislation, policy, and governance. The recent reports suggest that U.S. Government programmes have systematically undermined some or all of those measures, and that is why we view the revelations with such grave concern. > With this mind, we issue these calls to action for the global community: > > • To every citizen of the Internet: let your government representatives know that, even in matters of national security, you expect privacy, rule of law, and due process in any handling of your data. > > Security is a collective responsibility that involves multiple stakeholders. In this regard, we call on: > > • Those involved in technology research and development: use the openness of standards processes like the IETF to challenge assumptions about security specifications. > > • Those who implement the technology and standards for Internet security: uphold that responsibility in your work, and be mindful of the damage caused by loss of trust. > > • Those who develop products and services that depend on a trusted Internet: secure your own services, and be intolerant of insecurity in the infrastructure on which you depend. > > • To every Internet user: ensure you are well informed about good practice in online security, and act on that information. Take responsibility for your own security. > > At the Internet Society, we remain committed to advancing work in areas such as browser security, privacy settings, and digital footprint awareness in order to help users understand and manage their privacy and security. The citizens of the Internet deserve a global and open platform for communication built on solid foundations of security and privacy. > _______________________________________________ > To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, > please log into the ISOC Member Portal: > https://portal.isoc.org/ > Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. 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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What NSA snoops like about the iPhone
by S.M. Muraya 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57601981-83/what-nsa-snoops-like-about-the… What NSA snoops like about the iPhone The agency can spy on Android devices and even the BlackBerry, but the iPhone is a favorite target, according to German news site Der Spiegel. <http://www.cnet.com/profile/lancewhitney/>

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Adulterated coat of arms: Kenya to host the 2nd African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF)
by Kivuva 08 Sep '13

08 Sep '13

I'm wondering where UNECA got the adulterated Kenyan coat of arms containing dragons spiting fire instead of the beautiful Lions we are used to . Wrong coat of arms: http://www.uneca.org/afigf/pages/meetings Correct coat of arms: http://www.statehousekenya.go.ke/images/gklogo.gif Source of misinformation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Coat_of_arms_of_Kenya.svg Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh

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Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership
by Walubengo J 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

@Kivuva, Am not advocating...am being realistic. I think every executive arm of government deserves to chose its "key" players -as long as they do so within acceptable standards and the sucessful candidate meets the minimum qualifications. The public advert will allow us to confirm the qualifications and provide assurance that the succesfull candidate at least went to school. Beyond that, the rest at this high level is really political and if you ask me it happens in all governments globally. That is why you and I are not CS and PS respectively - even though we both went to school. And its all fine because we were all invited to apply :-) walu. ------------------------------ On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 3:10 PM AST (Arabian) Kivuva wrote: >Mr. Walubengo, in broad daylight you are advocating we do a kangaroo >shortlisting, interview, and appointment. :) > >Why would anybody want to participate in the process with the end result >already known? > >______________________ >Mwendwa Kivuva >twitter.com/lordmwesh >google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh > > >On 6 September 2013 09:12, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> ------------------------------ >> **Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote, >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in court >> but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of the law. >> ~~~~~~~ >> The unilateral appointment would indeed be "legal" as it is enshrined in >> the Legal notice. However, the clever lawyers would not be challenging the >> appointment (since it would be legal), but they would be challenging >> whether it is constitutional to "legalize" such an action of appointing >> without inviting other Kenyans to apply...(discrimination) >> >> Remember that the constitution is the supreme law and any other law(Act, >> Legal Notice, Regulation, etc) that is contradictory to it is null and >> void. Am not a lawyer but I think that is where the court battle would be >> about. In the likely event that the courts find that the legal notice is >> in violation of the constitution, then by extension the appointment becomes >> null and void. >> >> Problem is that this would take time and meanwhile whoever is appointed is >> likely to have his/her hands tied up and cannot transact ICT Authority >> business. Thats why I said, why bother with the risks? Just advertise the >> job, go through the motions and safely arrive at the same destination. >> >> We did this successfully for our Cabinet Sec and PS, I still dont >> understand why it should become difficult for a CEO :-) >> >> walu. >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >> >> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> *Cc:* "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Friday, September 6, 2013 6:27 AM >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> @Kivuva >> >> You are quite right. >> >> @Walu, I believe the correct phrase is '*The end justifies the means'. :)* >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in court >> but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of the law. >> >> Ali Hussein >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >> >> Because we know who is being targeted for this position, and we know >> his attributes and leadership qualities, and we acknowledge this is >> just a onetime appointment, why don't we discuss the merits and >> de-merits of Dr. Victor Kyalo? >> >> I feel there is something members want to say but are being held back >> by diplomacy. >> >> Lets remember as it has been stated here previously, anybody holding >> this public office will still have to pass the test of LEADERSHIP and >> INTEGRITY as envisioned in the constitution >> >> On 05/09/2013, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >> Listers >> >> >> Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and institutional >> >> memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. >> >> >> In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. >> He >> >> has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political savvy ness >> >> to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. >> >> >> The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. >> >> >> I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> Ali Hussein >> >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Listers, >> >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and forge a >> >> united front. >> >> >> Judy >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >> Thanks Walu. >> >> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary >> >> litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already posted >> >> the article on its site and you never know if it is considering following >> >> up on the matter. >> >> >> http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidential-exe… >> >> . >> >> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the >> >> "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be >> >> determined by the courts. >> >> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next >> >> week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >> >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> @GG >> >> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous CEO of >> >> the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. >> >> However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with the >> >> notable development of the new constitution (2010). >> >> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President today >> >> cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. >> >> And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot just >> >> borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and different >> >> institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board (2007) >> >> in form, nature, scope and mandate. >> >> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an >> >> "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other >> >> Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an >> >> animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. >> >> The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more >> >> rigorous approach in the legal notice. >> >> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this >> >> rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to ignore >> >> the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still get >> >> (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can create >> >> the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers in >> >> the Board. >> >> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation that >> >> may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g >> >> Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause goes >> >> against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While the >> >> suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain crippled/handicapped >> >> for years. >> >> >> walu. >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> @ Walu, >> >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 >> >> http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA >> >> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >> >> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >> >> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >> >> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not need >> >> to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity since >> >> I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >> >> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >> >> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT >> >> Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives the >> >> CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some mischief >> >> at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored >> >> article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in >> >> policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >> >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> Hi, >> >> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump through >> >> hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> >> Kenya >> >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >> >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and >> >> Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make >> >> unilateral appointment. >> >> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the >> >> reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and >> >> Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet >> >> Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving the >> >> board. >> >> >> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-simmer… >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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/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. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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/judym.muli%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/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. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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. 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Fw: [ISOC_KE] Fwd: [Internet Policy] US State Dept Contributes to IGF
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Good News for IGF Jane ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Seth Johnson <seth.p.johnson(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 2:11 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] US State Dept Contributes to IGF To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> $350,000 to IGF. United States Expands Support for Multistakeholder Internet Governance > http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/09/213799.htm Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 4, 2013 ______________________________ __ As part of the United States efforts to ensure a continued open, interoperable, and secure Internet through global, multistakeholder participation, the State Department’s Bureau of International Organization Affairs is providing $350,000 as a one-time contribution for the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from its 2012 International Organizations and Programs (IO&P) budget. This funding goes to the trust fund for the IGF Secretariat based in Geneva for its operational expenses. The IGF was established by the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) as a global forum for a multistakeholder dialogue on public policy issues related to Internet governance. It is an extra-budgetary project and is funded solely by voluntary contributions, including those from other countries, industry, and other stakeholders. This is the first time the United States is providing this funding as part of an interagency effort to support the IGF and its contributions to multistakeholder Internet governance. For press inquiries, contact Megan Mattson at 202-647-6393 or MattsonMM2(a)state.gov. _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ _______________________________________________ isoc mailing list isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc

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Apply now for the Southern African Young Scientists Summer Program
by Muthoni Masinde 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Are you a Doctoral Student? FYI Applications are due on 16 September 2013. Southern African Young Scientists Summer Program 2013-14 The Southern African Young Scientists Summer Program (SA-YSSP) offers doctoral candidates the opportunity to develop research skills in systems analysis and its application to policy and management. The program takes place in South Africa from 24 November 2013 to 22 February 2014. Apply by 16 September 2013. The SA-YSSP is a three-month program held during the Southern Hemisphere summer, November to February. Modeled on IIASA¹s Young Scientists Summer Program<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/yssp/About-the-Program.en. html> (YSSP), the SA-YSSP is now in its second year. It makes IIASA¹s unique research and training opportunities more accessible to young scientists focused on systems approaches to issues facing developing countries, and connects researchers in Southern Africa with IIASA experts and the IIASA global research network. The program is open to advanced PhD students studying in South Africa, a Southern African Development Community (SADC)<http://www.sadc.int/about-sadc/overview/> nation, or one of IIASA¹s 20 National Member Organization (NMO)<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/about/nationalmembers/National-Member- Organizations.en.html> countries, whose research is compatible with the 19 research themes<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/sa-yssp/themes> defined by the supervisory teams in the general areas of Risk & Governance, Energy & Climate Systems, Ecosystems & Water, and Population, Health & Aging. Funding for travel and living expenses is available. Program Details<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/sayssp/About-the-Program.e n.html> Research Themes<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/sa-yssp/themes> Apply Now<http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=207> ³Participating in the SA-YSSP was one of the best experiences of my life. I had the opportunity to work with multiple supervisors and expand my network, focus on research concerning pressing issues, make lifelong friends from all over the world, and experience South Africa¹s rich culture.² Valentina Prado Lopez (SA-YSSP 201213) International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/> | South African Department of Science and Technology<http://www.dst.gov.za/> National Research Foundation<http://www.nrf.ac.za> | University of the Free State<http://www.ufs.ac.za/sa-yssp> The South African National Research Foundation (NRF) has partnered with IIASA to offer a second year of a pioneering doctoral-level research program modeled on IIASA¹s successful Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP). The Southern African Young Scientists Summer Program (SA-YSSP) is currently accepting applications from doctoral students from IIASA¹s twenty National Member Organization (NMO) countries<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/about/nationalmembers/Full-List-of -Members.en.html>, Southern African Development Community member states<http://www.sadc.int/member-states>, and South Africa, to spend three months (from 24 November 2013 until 22 February 2014) at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa<http://www.ufs.ac.za>, working with mentors from South Africa and IIASA on a research project related to their thesis work. Applications are due on 16 September 2013. Researchers from IIASA and South Africa will work in teams to supervise one or more SA-YSSP participants. These supervisory teams have jointly defined 19 research themes<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/sayssp/themes/2013-14-SA-YS SP-themes-supervisors.en.html> that will serve as the basis for the participants¹ work. These themes fall into 4 interdisciplinary clusters: Risk & Governance, Energy & Climate Systems, Ecosystems & Water, and Population, Health & Aging. Funding to cover travel to Bloemfontein and living expenses while there is available for successful applicants. Details of the program and the research projects are available at the IIASA website<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/sayssp/About-the-Program.e n.html>. More information about the venue is posted at the UFS website<http://conferences.ufs.ac.za/default.aspx?DCode=720>. The application form and procedures can be downloaded from the NRF website<http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=207>. Please circulate this information widely to doctoral departments in IIASA member countries and SADC member countries, and forward it to appropriate candidates, collaborators, and mailing lists. Many thanks for your help. Please let us know if you have any questions. Sincerely yours, Maggie Goud Collins Ulf Dieckmann Joanne Bayer IIASA Secretary Co-Chair, CBAT YSSP Dean & Co-Chair, CBAT IIASA¹s Capacity Building and Academic Training Team (CBAT) Key links: SA-YSSP information on the IIASA website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/sayssp/About-the-Program.en.html SA-YSSP information on the UFS website: http://conferences.ufs.ac.za/default.aspx?DCode=720 Call for applications on the NRF website: http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=207 ------------- The SA-YSSP program application deadline has been extended, we strongly encourage doctoral students to apply To get a sense of the research experience, they might check out the IIASA blog entry recently posted by Valentina Prado describing her SA-YSSP experience. It can be found at http://blog.iiasa.ac.at/2013/08/29/the-southern-african-yssp-my-experience/ Links to more information, including applications, can be found below. We encourage applicants to contact the supervisors for projects in which they're interested, in order to better prepare the required project descriptions. Contact information, and project guidance, can be found at http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/sa-yssp/2013-14-SA-YSSP-themes-sup ervisors.en.html

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Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership
by Walubengo J 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

@Ali, Totally agree...and am sure very few people can doubt the experience and the capability of the Ag. CEO to lead the new Authority. But I can assure you there are people who are equally against the Ag. CEO and are waiting for a blunder to be made and then make a move. So why not do this appointment the right /less contentious way and avoid the risks? @GG - yep something to pen about in due course. walu. ------------------------------ On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 5:12 PM AST (Arabian) Ali Hussein wrote: >Listers > >Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and institutional memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. > >In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. He has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political savvy ness to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. > >The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. > >I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. > >Regards > >Ali Hussein >CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > >+254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > >"The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > >Sent from my iPad > >On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Listers, >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and forge a united front. >> >> Judy >> >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> Thanks Walu. >> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already posted the article on its site and you never know if it is considering following up on the matter. http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidential-exe… . >> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be determined by the courts. >> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> @GG >> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous CEO of the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with the notable development of the new constitution (2010). >> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President today cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot just borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and different institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board (2007) in form, nature, scope and mandate. >> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more rigorous approach in the legal notice. >> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to ignore the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still get (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can create the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers in the Board. >> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation that may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause goes against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While the suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain crippled/handicapped for years. >> >> walu. >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> >> @ Walu, >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not need to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity since I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives the CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some mischief at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> Hi, >> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump through hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >> >> Regards >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make unilateral appointment. >> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving the board. >> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-simmer… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/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. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/judym.muli%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/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.

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Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership
by Walubengo J 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

@Ali, Totally agree...and am sure very few people can doubt the experience and the capability of the Ag. CEO to lead the new Authority. But I can assure you there are people who are equally against the Ag. CEO and are waiting for a blunder to be made and then make a move. So why not do this appointment the right /less contentious way and avoid the risks? @GG - yep something to pen about in due course. walu. ------------------------------ On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 5:12 PM AST (Arabian) Ali Hussein wrote: >Listers > >Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and institutional memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. > >In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. He has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political savvy ness to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. > >The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. > >I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. > >Regards > >Ali Hussein >CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > >+254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > >"The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > >Sent from my iPad > >On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Listers, >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and forge a united front. >> >> Judy >> >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> Thanks Walu. >> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already posted the article on its site and you never know if it is considering following up on the matter. http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidential-exe… . >> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be determined by the courts. >> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> @GG >> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous CEO of the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with the notable development of the new constitution (2010). >> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President today cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot just borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and different institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board (2007) in form, nature, scope and mandate. >> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more rigorous approach in the legal notice. >> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to ignore the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still get (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can create the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers in the Board. >> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation that may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause goes against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While the suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain crippled/handicapped for years. >> >> walu. >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> >> @ Walu, >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not need to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity since I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives the CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some mischief at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> Hi, >> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump through hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >> >> Regards >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make unilateral appointment. >> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving the board. >> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-simmer… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/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. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/judym.muli%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/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.

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Africa discusses peering and interconnection issues
by Rebecca Wanjiku 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

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Young Lad looking for an Accounting Opening - Please assist or Spread the word
by Yusuf Tajbhai 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 12:40 PM, <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: Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva (Amos Ochieng) > 2. Re: Africa IT Jobs Outsourced to China ? Africa > (Matunda Nyanchama) > 3. Re: Africa IT Jobs Outsourced to China ? Africa (Ali Hussein) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 12:09:40 +0300 > From: Amos Ochieng <amos(a)kcomnet.org> > To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva > Message-ID: > <CAOzse1aGTGoa6TEQqXdcoh5vAcykjEZY= > KAT074oUC1o_aaDhg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > A toast to Lordmwesh! Wishing you all the best. > > > On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > wrote: > > > Thank you all for the kind messages. I'm deeply humbled. > > > > ______________________ > > Mwendwa Kivuva > > twitter.com/lordmwesh > > google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh > > > > > > On 4 September 2013 14:27, Poncelet Ileleji <pileleji(a)ymca.gm> wrote: > > > >> Congrats Kivuva Mwendwa best wishes > >> > >> Poncelet > >> > >> > >> On 4 September 2013 04:24, meshack emakunat <memakunat(a)yahoo.com> > wrote: > >> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Congratulation Kivuva Mwendwa > >>> > >>> ------------------------------ > >>> On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 8:52 AM PDT Warigia Bowman wrote: > >>> > >>> >Hongera Sana!!! > >>> > > >>> > > >>> >On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 10:46 AM, Grace Githaiga < > ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > >>> >wrote: > >>> > > >>> >> Congratulations to Mwendwa Kivuva has been selected as an Internet > >>> >> Society (ISOC) Ambassador for 2013! > >>> >> > >>> >> Mwendwa will participate at the global Internet Governance Forum > (IGF) > >>> >> in Indonesia in October. > >>> >> > >>> >> Congrats @lordmwesh! > >>> >> > >>> >> More information here: > >>> >> > >>> > http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programm… > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> _______________________________________________ > >>> >> 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/warigia%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. > >>> >> > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> >-- > >>> >Dr. Warigia Bowman > >>> >Assistant Professor > >>> >Clinton School of Public Service > >>> >University of Arkansas > >>> >wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu > >>> >------------------------------------------------- > >>> >View my research on my SSRN Author page: > >>> >http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 > >>> >-------------------------------------------------- > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> 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/pileleji%40ymca.gm > >>> > >>> > >>> 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. > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Poncelet O. Ileleji MBCS > >> Coordinator > >> The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio > >> MDI Road Kanifing South > >> P. O. Box 421 Banjul > >> The Gambia, West Africa > >> Tel: (220) 4370240 > >> Fax:(220) 4390793 > >> Cell:(220) 9912508 > >> Skype: pons_utd > >> *www.ymca.gm > >> www.waigf.org > >> www.aficta.org > >> www.itag.gm > >> www.npoc.org > >> http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753 > >> *www.diplointernetgovernance.org > >> > >> * > >> * > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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/kivuva%40transworldaf… > >> > >> > >> 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/amos%40kcomnet.org > > > > 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. > > > > > > -- > > 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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Re: [kictanet] Africa IT Jobs Outsourced to China ? Africa
by Matunda Nyanchama 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

On this subject, we really need laws that would guarantee capacity building, e.g. you can require that at least 40% local participation in every aspect of a contract where the principal winner is a foreign company. In the case of infrastructure projects, this will entail that level of participation right from conception, feasibility, financing, design, implementation, ... Kwani how else are we supposed to build capabilities? Regards. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; http://www.aganoconsulting.com/; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Re: [kictanet] Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva
by meshack emakunat 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Congratulation Kivuva Mwendwa ------------------------------ On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 8:52 AM PDT Warigia Bowman wrote: >Hongera Sana!!! > > >On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 10:46 AM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com>wrote: > >> Congratulations to Mwendwa Kivuva has been selected as an Internet >> Society (ISOC) Ambassador for 2013! >> >> Mwendwa will participate at the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) >> in Indonesia in October. >> >> Congrats @lordmwesh! >> >> More information here: >> http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programm… >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/warigia%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. >> > > > >-- >Dr. Warigia Bowman >Assistant Professor >Clinton School of Public Service >University of Arkansas >wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >------------------------------------------------- >View my research on my SSRN Author page: >http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >--------------------------------------------------

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Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva
by Gideon 04 Sep '13

04 Sep '13

Hongera Bwana Lord Mwesh. On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 6:59 PM, <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. Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum Participation > (Rebecca Wanjiku) > 2. Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva (Grace Githaiga) > 3. Re: Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva (Warigia Bowman) > 4. Re: Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva (Liz Orembo) > 5. Re: Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva > (Network of non- formal Educational institutions) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 04:43:04 -0700 (PDT) > From: Rebecca Wanjiku <rebeccawanjiku(a)yahoo.com> > To: Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum > Participation > Message-ID: > <1378208584.28654.YahooMailNeo(a)web162704.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear All, > > The AfPIF-2013 event starts tomorrow 3rd - 5th September at the Sheraton > Casablanca from 09:00 ?(08:00 UTC/GMT) to 17:30 (16:30 UTC/GMT). > > The theme for this years event is ???Policy Implementation and the > Regional Content Factor?? . > > > The agenda is available online at:? > http://www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2013/sessions?(click on the blue > links to see details on the panelist) > > Remote participation is available as follows; > > Day 1 - ?3rd Sept: The Peering Coordinators Day > https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day1 > > Day 2 ?- 4th Sept: Formal Opening, Keynote Speech on Policy and Panel > Discussions > https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day2 > > Day 3 ?- 5th Sept: Keynote Speech on Content and Panel Discussions > https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day3 > > Posting Questions: > [Option 1]: ?Questions can be posted below the live video stream session. > [Option 2]: Using twitter hashtag #afpif2013 > > More information on AfPIF-2013 is available at? > http://www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2013/ > > Regards, > > Michuki > ? > wanjiku.co.ke >

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Registration open for Bali IGF
by Grace Githaiga 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Hello everyone, Registration for Bali IGF is now open. http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-2013-registration

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Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva
by Grace Githaiga 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Congratulations to Mwendwa Kivuva has been selected as an Internet Society (ISOC) Ambassador for 2013! Mwendwa will participate at the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Indonesia in October. Congrats @lordmwesh! More information here: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programm…

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Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum Participation
by Rebecca Wanjiku 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Dear All, The AfPIF-2013 event starts tomorrow 3rd - 5th September at the Sheraton Casablanca from 09:00 (08:00 UTC/GMT) to 17:30 (16:30 UTC/GMT). The theme for this years event is â€œPolicy Implementation and the Regional Content Factorâ€ . The agenda is available online at: http://www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2013/sessions (click on the blue links to see details on the panelist) Remote participation is available as follows; Day 1 - 3rd Sept: The Peering Coordinators Day https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day1 Day 2 - 4th Sept: Formal Opening, Keynote Speech on Policy and Panel Discussions https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day2 Day 3 - 5th Sept: Keynote Speech on Content and Panel Discussions https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day3 Posting Questions: [Option 1]: Questions can be posted below the live video stream session. [Option 2]: Using twitter hashtag #afpif2013 More information on AfPIF-2013 is available at http://www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2013/ Regards, Michuki wanjiku.co.ke

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Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s devices & services business
by Dorcas Muthoni 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2013/Sep13/09-02AnnouncementPR.as… Will they turn around? -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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Fw: ICT Authority Legal Notice
by Lois Bosire 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Hello, Find attached legal notice. Lois Bosire MoICT

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Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership
by Edwin Onchari 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

How sad! Here comes another 3 years of empty talk, inefficiency and incompetence Kind regards, Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 10:17 AM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 2 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. Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Grace Githaiga) 2. Bright Kenya students prefer telecom engineering to medicine (Grace Githaiga) 3. Re: [ISOC_KE] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Brian Munyao Longwe) 4. Re: [ISOC_KE] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Alice Munyua) 5. Re: [ISOC_KE] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Walubengo J) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 12:02:22 +0000 From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> To: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership Message-ID: <DUB111-W8401BCEDE4D03552375F7DB4300(a)phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make unilateral appointment. Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving the board. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-simmers -over-order-on-new-icta-leadership

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Bright Kenya students prefer telecom engineering to medicine
by Grace Githaiga 02 Sep '13

02 Sep '13

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092578&story_title=Kenya-brig…

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] New gTLD Dotless Domain Names Prohibited
by Barrack Otieno 02 Sep '13

02 Sep '13

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 1:42 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] New gTLD Dotless Domain Names Prohibited To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30aug13-en.htm**** New gTLD Dotless Domain Names Prohibited**** 30 August 2013**** At its meeting on 13 August 2013, the ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) adopted a resolution<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-new-gtld-13aug13…>affirming that "dotless domain names" are prohibited. Dotless domain names are those that consist of a single label (e.g., http://*example*<http://example>, or mail@*example)*. Dotless names would require the inclusion of, for example, an A, AAAA, or MX, record in the apex of a TLD zone in the DNS (i.e., the record relates to the TLD-string itself).**** In addition to public comments on dotless domain names, the NGPC considered the security and stability risks associated with dotless domain names highlighted in the following papers:**** - On 23 February 2012, the ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) published SAC 053: SSAC Report on Dotless Domains<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/ssac/documents/sac-053-en.pdf> [PDF, 183 KB]. In this report, the SSAC stated that dotless domains would not be universally reachable and recommended strongly against their use. As a result, the SSAC recommended that the use of DNS resource records such as A, AAAA, and MX in the apex of a Top-Level Domain (TLD) should be contractually prohibited where appropriate, and strongly discouraged in all cases.**** - On 10 July 2013 the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) released a statement on dotless domain names<http://www.iab.org/documents/correspondence-reports-documents/2013-2/iab-st…>, recommending against the use of dotless domain names for TLDs.**** - On 29 July 2013 Carve Systems delivered a report on dotless domain names, which was commissioned by ICANN. Consistent with the SSAC report, Carve's report on dotless domain names<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/ssac/documents/dotless-domain-study-29jul13-…>[PDF, 1.02 MB] identifies security and stability issues. **** When adopting its resolution, the NGPC considered the security and stability risks identified in these papers, as well as the impracticality of mitigating these risks. Based on the NGPC resolution, ICANN does not plan to pursue any additional studies on the subject.**** ** ** Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat *gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org* *http://gnso.icann.org***** ** ** _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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