January 2014 - KICTANet

Two Stories > About Tech Talent
by Phares Kariuki 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

This argument is now on the general "blogosphere": http://www.africa-assets.com/news/silicon-savannah-vs-kenyanisation http://whiteafrican.com/2014/01/27/tech-talent-and-expat-bubbles-kenya-edit… -- Warm Regards, Phares Kariuki | *T*: +254 720 406 093 | *E*: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | *Twitter*: kaboro |* Skype*: kariukiphares | *B*: http://www.kaboro.com/ |

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The Mobile vs Tv vs Computer
by Bernard Kioko 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

Interesting read http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-27/sony-cut-to-junk-at-moody-s-on-…

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Idlelo6 Conference on Free and Open Source Software and the Digital Commons
by John Matogo 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

Dear colleagues. Kindly find attached a poster on the Idlelo 6 Conference that will be held in Nairobi at Strathmore University from March 24th to 28th 2014. More information and updates can be found at the conference website: www.idlelo.net Matters relating to conference sponsorship & partnerships can be channeled to idlelo(a)fossfa.net Kindly share this with others on your networks. Regards, John Matogo Manager Incubation Centre, @iBizAfrica Strathmore University P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA Tel: +254 070 303 4280 (direct line) Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 Skype: jmatogo Twitter: @jmatogo LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/avcn7qu Web: www.strathmore.edu and http://www.ibizafrica.co.ke/ -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore's Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here<http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184>to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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Fw: Fwd: Invitation to Stockholm Internet Forum on Internet Freedom for Global Development, 27-28 May 2014.
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 26 Jan '14

26 Jan '14

Hi : Anyone Interested Jane ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Patricia Senghor <patricia(a)afrinic.net> To: Rainatou Sow <rai(a)makeeverywomancount.org>; Lillian Nalwoga <lillian(a)cipesa.org>; Network of non- formal Educational institutions <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com>; Network of non- formal Educational institutions <nnfeischools(a)gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 6:34 AM Subject: Fwd: Invitation to Stockholm Internet Forum on Internet Freedom for Global Development, 27-28 May 2014. Good morning Ladies, How are you? Have you received this invitation? Cheers. Patricia -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Invitation to Stockholm Internet Forum on Internet Freedom for Global Development, 27-28 May 2014. Date: 22 Jan 2014 17:40:03 +0100 From: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs <SIF14(a)reachem.se> Reply-To: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs <SIF14(a)reachem.se> To: patricia(a)afrinic.net Dear Patricia Senghor Please find enclosed an invitation from the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Carl Bildt, to the Stockholm Internet Forum on Internet Freedom for Global Development on 27-28 May 2014. The organisers will sponsor your travel to and accommodation in Stockholm. Note: Please register before 17 February to secure your participation. Further information about registration and participation, please click here Further information about the conference: www.stockholminternetforum.se To download your letter of invitation, please click here The Stockholm Internet Forum is organised by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs in cooperation with .SE (The Internet Infrastructure Foundation) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The conference will be conducted in English and is by invitation only. -- Patricia Gnilane SENGHOR Cooperation and Project Development Manager, AFRINIC Ltd. t: +230 4035144. | M: +230 827 5956 |tt: @afrinic | w: www.afrinic.net facebook.com/afrinic | flickr.com/afrinic | youtube.com/afrinicmedia ___________________________ Join us at AIS14/AFRINIC20, Djibouti, Djibouti, 25 May-6 June 2014.

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In the market for APC UPS connectors
by Mbugua Njihia 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

Looking for the these connectors for an APC Smart-UPS, 1980 Watts / 2200 VA . IEC 320 C19 - output connector | IEC-320 C14 - input connector . Any leads will be appreciated.

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Fwd: TechWomen Is Accepting Applications for 2014 Program!
by John Matogo 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

Dear colleagues. This maybe of interest to the ladies amongst us. Best. Regards, John Matogo Manager Incubation Centre, @iBizAfrica Strathmore University P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA Tel: +254 070 303 4280 (direct line) Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 Skype: jmatogo Twitter: @jmatogo LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/avcn7qu Web: www.strathmore.edu and http://www.ibizafrica.co.ke/ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: TechWomen <techwomen(a)iie.org> Date: Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 12:50 AM Subject: TechWomen Is Accepting Applications for 2014 Program! To: ilabafrica(a)strathmore.edu TechWomen: Professional Mentorship and Exchange Program 2014 Application Still Open! View this email in your browser<http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328e1&id=f0c0d745c5…>. <http://techwomen.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328…> *Please forward this announcement to your networks* Apply Now for the 2014 TechWomen Program! JANUARY 2014 Women from Africa and the Middle East are invited to apply for the fall 2014 TechWomen program, which includes mentorships and professional exchanges at leading companies in Silicon Valley, California, and concludes with workshops, networking events and meetings in Washington, DC. *“The doors that were opened and the resources that were availed to me through the TechWomen community are amazing.” * *2013 participant from Zimbabwe* *Applicants must:* - Be women with a minimum of two years full-time professional experience in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) - Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four year university degree or equivalent - Be proficient in written and spoken English - Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity - Be citizens or permanent residents of one of the following countries: *Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen, or Zimbabwe *at the time of application, and while participating in the program *For more information and further eligibility requirements please visit: https://www.techwomen.org/participants/eligibility-and-application <http://techwomen.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328…>* *Deadline to apply:* February 10, 2014 ------------------------------ *Questions?* Email us at techwomen(a)iie.org DEADLINE *23:59 Cairo time February 10, 2014* A<http://techwomen.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328e…>PPLY TODAY<http://techwomen.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328e…> ABOUT TECHWOMEN TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by providing them access and opportunity to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and become role models for women and girls in their communities. L<http://techwomen.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328e…>EARN MORE<http://techwomen.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328…> SPREAD THE WORD SHARE THIS EMAIL<http://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328e1&id=f0c…> FOLLOW on TWITTER<http://techwomen.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328e…> LIKE on FACEBOOK<http://techwomen.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328e…> unsubscribe from this list<http://techwomen.us5.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328e…>| update subscription preferences<http://techwomen.us5.list-manage1.com/profile?u=daff13a5988d0541d619328e1&i…> *Copyright © 2013 TechWomen, All rights reserved.* -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore’s Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here<http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184>to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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Commonwealth of Learning Developer's Certificate
by Grace Githaiga 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

This may be of interest to some of you. http://www.col.org/progServ/programmes/livelihoods/healthyComm/CLP/Pages/de…

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Uniforum’s Reserve Names lists (RNL) development doesn’t signify that a domain is going to be delegated
by Gideon 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

fyi http://tandaabiashara.com/uniforums-reserve-names-lists-rnl-development-doe… Regards Gideon rop DotConnectAfrica

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DCA Trust takes “.africa” case with ICANN to Independent Review Process (IRP) Panel
by Gideon 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

Listers, Here an update for your information -DCA Trust takes “.africa” case with ICANN to Independent Review Process (IRP) Panel http://www.cio.co.ke/news/main-stories/dca-trust-takes-%E2%80%9C.africa%E2%… <http://www.cio.co.ke/news/main-stories/dca-trust-takes-%E2%80%9C.africa%E2%…> -DotConnectAfrica, first applicant under the New gTLD program to take its case with ICANN to an Independent Review Panel (IRP) Process http://domainnewsafrica.com/dotconnectafrica-first-applicant-under-the-new-… Regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica

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South Korea building 5G network 1000x faster than 4G - Internet & Networking
by S.M. Muraya 23 Jan '14

23 Jan '14

http://m.cnet.com.au/south-korea-building-5g-network-1000x-faster-than-4g-3… Regards Murigi / Stanley Muraya

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