November 2014 - 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the issue of the damages payable to our clients upon receipt of your apology and admission.**** **** *NOTE* that if you do not publish an apology and retraction on your blog within the next *Seven (7) Days* of the receipt of this letter we shall proceed to the law for redress at your risk as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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Licensing Framework for .ke
by Ali Hussein 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

Listers Apologies for cross posting. The above refers. Please see attached an advert appearing in the local newspapers regarding the above. The gist of the advert is to state:- 1. The CA has now developed a licensing framework to administer the .KE name space. 2. That before any Registrar purports to sell or be accredited by KeNIC they must first be licensed by CA. 3. That if you require more information on the above please contact the CA. Now, listers, a number of things have been playing in my mind over the last few days. And these are:- 1. Shouldn't the CA/KeNIC simply have informed Registrars on the new licensing framework etc.? This is a simple matter. KeNIC has all the contacts (through DRAKE) of the Registrars. Better still, wouldn't it be even a better idea to convene a meeting where we are all taken through the new regime? Can this new framework be shared via email to all interested parties? 2. What is DRAKE's official position on this? 3. As a Registrar the first thing that comes to mind is this:- Are we not complicating and putting barriers for businesses to sell .ke domains by requiring them to be licensed by CA? Isn't it enough that the Registry is now being licensed and that the Registry vets Registrars? How are we going to grow .ke if we now have to troop to CA every year? I stand corrected but I have NEVER required to be licensed by CA or ICANN to sell .ug, .tz, .com .net etc. Is it just me or is there something more to this than meets the eye? C'mon guys, lets not complicate matters unnecessarily! *Ali Hussein* Tel: +254 770 906375/ 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> Blog: www.alyhussein.com Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.

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Local media get digital TV signal distribution licence
by Dennis Kioko 29 Nov '14

29 Nov '14

http://mobile.nation.co.ke/news/Local-media-get-digital-TV-licence/-/195094… Interesting development, while this guarantees local media houses independence in signal distribution, it will however cost them capital in setting up at a time when they are competing with deep pocketed StarTimes, who also have the advantage of a Nigeria to Kenya to South Africa scale. There's also small players, like our own Robert Yawe who may focus on niches such as construction and property. Content, it appears, will be the new media war. Perhaps, revenues may drop at the big boys, alongside salaries, though there will be more jobs overall in the sector and a wider distribution of revenue. Game on.

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Fw: [afnog] CRISP - AfriNIC Representatives Selected + the ITU appointment
by Walubengo J 28 Nov '14

28 Nov '14

Listers, Our very own Mwendwa Kivuva (aka @LordMwesh) has been appointed to represent Africa in the ongoing international negotiations regarding the governance of IP (internet protocol) resources. Join me in congratulating him on this important appointment. Am sure he will look out for the African as well as the Kenyan interests :-) Meanwhile, on a parallel note - at the ITU, we must also congratulate Mr. Stanley K. Kibe, the Communication Authority’s Director, Frequency Spectrum Management, who received an overwhelming endorsement for his bid as chair of the Radio Regulations Board with 163 out of the 167 votes cast. READ: http://www.ca.go.ke/index.php/what-we-do/94-news/272-kenya-retains-spot-in-… This, I believe is how Kenya should roll. Place our eggs in every basket :-) walu. --- On Thu, 11/13/14, Sunday Folayan <sfolayan(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Sunday Folayan <sfolayan(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [afnog] CRISP - AfriNIC Representatives Selected > To: ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net > Cc: afrinic-announce(a)afrinic.net, "rpd >> AfriNIC Resource Policy" <rpd(a)afrinic.net>, "afnog" <afnog(a)afnog.org> > Date: Thursday, November 13, 2014, 10:04 PM > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Dear Colleagues, > > We are pleased to announce that the Consolidated RIR IANA > Stewardship > Proposal (CRISP) Team has been chosen for the AFRINIC > Region. > > The 2 voting members that will represent our community on > the team are: > > 1. Alan P. Barrett > 2. Mwenda Kivuva > > The AFRINIC staff member joining them will be Ernest > Byaruhanga > > Congratulations. > > The CRISP team will be responsible for developing a > consolidated > proposal on behalf of the Internet numbering community. This > proposal > will include the outcome of discussions that took place in > the five > RIR communities and will be submitted to the IANA > Stewardship > Transition Coordination Group (ICG) by 15 January 2015. > > For more information on the role of the CRISP Team, please > visit: > https://www.nro.net/news/iana-stewardship-consolidated-rir-iana-stewardship… > > For more information on the IANA Oversight Transition, > visit: > https://www.nro.net/nro-and-internet-governance/iana-oversight > http://www.afrinic.net/en/community/iana-oversight-transition > > Kind Regards. > > Sunday A. Folayan > Vice Chair, > AfriNIC Board > > > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.4.11 (GNU/Linux) > > iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJUZQCwAAoJEH6UvSz6fA25ApcH/0Isd0MrjlmJcWpeRzdt5d4h > 4CLxSsbNmuASBKN2u084zTjwEafhxVnz5PelFe3aRoeIgFpQOZgpdt0P1l7I6l4w > M+gEaRjHLuAOGQgb3DtbA5K6LDp4Sdo4sR7QiA5t2q67LzdEGCI+aWHdvUr67vHd > 8NyZGPI4TYss3xtg2tOTVJkeevpPWjCeUVfGcBDFCIMx0yFiHvTvjFgKnK42kKob > 6kx1NHVYzgvwP4D+E9L/5W8Zh2EIh82lOnfvZrFwdl/k8S7gSIXW2l5LGMa3TFSt > BEfLveSIYSikCJsOdrGJkkxKoQJCXzloUeUyGPlPK9TkIMFsc2eROptyN+nBE5U= > =szfy > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > _______________________________________________ > afnog mailing list > http://afnog.org/mailman/listinfo/afnog >

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UK parliamentary committee on Social media sites: terms & conditions, Privacy
by Gideon 28 Nov '14

28 Nov '14

Social media sites must simplify their terms, UK parliamentary committee says Social media sites should drastically simplify their terms and conditions, according to a new report <http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/…> from the UK parliament’s Science and Technology Committee. Running the risk of stating the obvious, MPs say the complexity of the terms and conditions means many users aren’t fully aware of how their data can be used. Read further http://thenextweb.com/apps/2014/11/28/uk-parliamentary-committee-says-socia… Regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Bitcoin Meetup: Topic Buy/Trade/Store BTC @iHub Monday 1st December 5:30 PM
by Paul Roy 26 Nov '14

26 Nov '14

Well, am against this notion of a few people making "something out of nothing" and majority "making nothing out of something". I have no issue with the technology side. True using crypto technology and blockchain you can trace the history etc, however this does not explain some mysteries. First a few points to ponder 1. Who invented bitcoin? Why is s/he in hiding? If i were the inventor i would proudly be associated with BTC in this case the guy went to hiding...did he know something or is he/she remaining anonymous avoiding legal action from eminent collapse of bitcoin with a few billionaires and majority impoverished? 2. Ok BTC is popular and they claim over 6 million coins blah...blah... have been mined so far. How did this happen? Who are these billionaires who spent enormous computing resources to mine bitcoin while the rest of the world was asleep? 3. Paypal has a disclaimer on bitcoin trade...do they know something? Many governments do not recognize bitcoin and others have even burned it as a legal tender 4. What's backing this currency? Air? Anyway the truth is that some genius came up with some incredible algorithm based on cryptography, released the code, used pseudo-names to hide s/he identity, got his/her cronies and fictitious accounts with millions of these so called coins, sat back and enjoying billions coming his/her way. What a genius! pro On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Anthony Lenya <tlensya(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Bernie Madoff anyone? ? > On 26 Nov 2014 10:54, "Patrick Kariuki via skunkworks" < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > >> Any basis for your advice? >> >> The US Marshal service is auctioning Bitcoins - If the Bitcoin was part >> of some ponzi scheme wouldn't they destroy them instead? >> >> http://www.usmarshals.gov/assets/2014/dpr-bitcoins/ >> >> >> >> On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 10:05 AM, Paul Roy via skunkworks < >> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> John, >>> >>> Good to see you trying to marshal support for digital currency. This is >>> simply pyramid scheme that will make so many people lose their hard earned >>> cash, moreso fraudsters and hackers are having a playing field ripping off >>> many innocent investors... >>> >>> My advice, keep off bitcoin! >>> >>> pro >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 9:33 AM, John Karanja via skunkworks < >>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Listers, >>>> >>>> Bitcoin Meetup sign up here: >>>> <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1446634865> >>>> http://www.meetup.com/Kenya-Bitcoin/events/218657905/ >>>> >>>> Bitcoin which is like *global M-Pesa is* the World’s most celebrated >>>> digital and crypto-currency. The past 5 years has seen this new >>>> technology experience gradual and steady growth in use around the World. >>>> Bitcoin today has over 10 million users globally and is growing fast! >>>> Together with the African Digital Currency Association(ADCA) we are >>>> hosting a Bitcoin Meetup on Monday 1st December 2014 5:30PM at the >>>> iHub, 4th Floor, Bishop Magua Centre, Ngong Road, Directly opposite Uchumi, >>>> Ngong Road. We look forward to demonstrating how you can Buy, Trade and >>>> Store your Bitcoin in this session. >>>> >>>> Come prepared with your Bitcoin Wallets which you can download from >>>> Google Play and Apple Store as Whive <http://Whive.org> will be >>>> sponsoring free BTC Giveways. >>>> >>>> If you have no idea how to set up the wallet buzz me off-list and I >>>> will help. >>>> >>>> Bitcoin Meetup sign up here: >>>> <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1446634865> >>>> http://www.meetup.com/Kenya-Bitcoin/events/218657905/ >>>> >>>> As background info read about E.A legal status and regulation of >>>> Bitcoin on the iHub community blog here. Post by ADCA lead Michael Kimani. >>>> >>>> >>>> http://community.ihub.co.ke/blogs/21585/digital-currency-regulation-in-east… >>>> >>>> See you there, >>>> >>>> John Karanja >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> ------------ >>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> ------------ >>>> >>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>> ------------ >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of >>> luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." >>> >>> Roy. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> skunkworks mailing list >>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> ------------ >>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> ------------ >>> >>> Skunkworks Rules >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> ------------ >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> skunkworks mailing list >> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > -- "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." Roy.

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Internet Consumption in Africa
by S.M. Muraya 26 Nov '14

26 Nov '14

Where are we now in Kenya with lower band spectrums? Even though Africans (on the ground) have not been quoted, interesting comments here http://thenextweb.com/africa/2014/11/24/tech-consumers-africa-want-good-goo… “Unless that spectrum is released it’s going to take a very long time to connect the rural areas,” he said, noting that to connect rural people access to the the lower bands of spectrum – from approximately 400 MgH to 750 MgH – is needed.

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COFEK ADVISORY ON DIGITAL MIGRATION - NOVEMBER 25, 2014
by Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

Fellow Consumers, The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) wishes to advise all Kenyan TV owners and viewers that the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) will soon announce the analogue TV signal switch-off. It is our position that Kenya will finally "Go Digital" on or by December 31, 2014 for Nairobi and nearby Counties, in the first phase. Related to this, we would like to advise as follows; (a) It is in your interest to clearly understand and appreciate what #DigitalMigration is and what it is not. (b) #DigitalMigration will affect the way we communicate and relate to each other. It has technical, legal and socio-economic implications. (c) Working with partners in Government, Private Sector and Development Partners, Cofek is now engaging in consumer education across the country. We invite partner support particularly from ICT professionals who would be willing to volunteer of their time. (d) We recommend that you plan to buy your Set-Top Box (STB) in good time. If you are unsure what to buy, from where and how much, please contact us (e) #DigitalMigration is not compulsory. But if you don't have a STB gadget you will be unable to continue enjoying your popular Free-To-Air (FTA) channels (f) You can "follow us" on Twitter - @ConsumersKenya) and "Like us" on Facebook page for updates on #DigitalMigration (g) In the meantime, if you have burning questions on the #DigitalMigration, please contact us; http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/884-cofek-advisory-on-kenya-s-digit almigration-and-need-for-consumers-to-be-ready-as-kenya-goes-digital-televis ion As always, we value your kind feedback and support. Thank you. Kind regards, David Kedode Program Officer Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) Rehema Place, Block F-45 Ngong Road/Ring Rd Kilimani Junction P.O Box 28053-00200, City Square, NAIROBI, Kenya Tel. 254-20-2615496, 2300859 Fax. 254-20-3861719; Cell phones: 0715555550, 0770700007 E-mail: <mailto:hotline@cofek.co.ke> hotline(a)cofek.co.ke Website: <http://www.cofek.co.ke/> www.cofek.co.ke Facebook: "Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek)" Twitter: @ConsumersKenya YouTube: "ConsumersKenya" 13th December 2012 - President Kibaki assents to the Consumer Protection Act, 2012 Read it here: <http://www.cofek.co.ke/Consumers%20Protection%20Act%202012.pdf> http://www.cofek.co.ke/Consumers%20Protection%20Act%202012.pdf

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