November 2014 - KICTANet

Fwd: Flashlight Cyber Crime on your Smart Phone!!!
by Lizette Kraft 08 Nov '14

08 Nov '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Lizette Kraft" <lfkraft(a)gmail.com> Date: 8 Nov 2014 00:02 Subject: Flashlight Cyber Crime on your Smart Phone!!! To: <lfkraft(a)gmail.com> Cc: ATTENTION ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SMART PHONES WATCH THIS VIDEO URGENTLY Https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q8xz8xKEFvU

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Re: [kictanet] African Union Agenda 2063 aspirations: Request for input/contributions
by Alice Munyua 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

My apologies I did not attach the African Union 2063 agenda and aspirations. Best Alice > Dear Colleagues, > > (Apologies for cross posting) > > During the Africa ICT week in 2012, African Heads of State and governments > of the African Union adopted Agenda 2063, which contains seven aspiration > for "the Africa we want" > 1) A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable > development > 2) An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideal Pan > Africanism and the vision of Africa’s Renaissance. > 3) An Africa of Good Governance, Democracy, Respect for human rights, > Justice and the Rule of law > 4) A Peaceful and Secure Africa > 5) An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared > values and ethics > 6) An Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential > of women and youth > 7) Africa as a strong, united and influential global player and partner > > The African Union Commission (AUC) is seeking stakeholder input and > comments on how the "ICT Sector" would contribute to these aspirations. > > I) How ICT can contribute to each aspirations), > ii) how to set up a regular AU and the African stakeholders a coordination > mechanism to develop and monitor continental projects, > iii) how to tape on our own African (financial) and human resources to > implement our continental programs > > Stakeholder contributions will form part of the final documents for the > AU Summit. > > Attached, the AU agenda 2063 aspirations. > > Please send comments to > Moctar Yedaly <YedalyM(a)africa-union.org> > > > Best regards > > Alice > > > > > >

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Fwd: [Members] Fwd: [AIMS-chat] Fwd: NEF launches search for Africa's top 15 young scientists - Apply Now! (Closing 30 November 2014)
by Mwendwa Kivuva 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

FYI As announced in June 2013 by Thierry Zomahoun (President & CEO of the AIMS Global Network) at the AIMS Global Alumni Reunion, we have launched the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung. The NEF is a new global forum for science in Africa that will propel Africa onto the global scientific stage. Further information on the NEF can be found below and on our recently launched website at www.nef.org As part of the NEF, we are looking to identify 15 of Africa's top young scientists (including social scientists) in order to showcase them on the global stage, connecting them with leaders from industry, funding agencies, government, and civil-society and to feature them as ambassadors of the excellence in science taking place today across Africa. Full information is available in English and French at www.nef.org/fellows. The selection panel will include eminent scientists from around the world including Nobel Laureates. As AIMS alumni, you are a very special group of Africa's leading mathematical scientists and we want to ask for your help in two ways: 1. Consider applying as a NEF Fellow! The application process will not take too long to complete and the entire programme is designed to be a springboard to further success. 2. Help us to find the best young scientists (born in 1973 or later) from across the continent - please forward this call to others that you feel would be excellent NEF Fellows - the competition is open to all, including those who are not AIMS alumni. If you need any more information (not covered online or below) or if you have any questions, please contact us at fellows(a)nef.org Apply online at www.nef.org. The Deadline for applications is November 30th, 2014. Thank you and good luck to applicants. Your AIMS and NEF teams. *** *More about the NEF:* The Next Einstein Forum (NEF), an AIMS initiative in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, is a new global forum for science in Africa that will propel Africa onto the global scientific stage. The NEF will unite more than 500 outstanding thinkers and distinguished stakeholders from around the world together in Africa. NEF Global Gatherings, held every second year, will showcase 15 of Africa's top young scientists and connect them with leaders from Africa and the rest of the world in high-profile, invitation-only forums. These leading scientists, policy-makers, business people, journalists, civil-society representatives and entrepreneurs will highlight breakthrough discoveries and catalyze scientific collaboration for human development. To be held in Senegal as a 3-day event in October 2015, the NEF will touch on the three pillars of science, society and policy. A main component of this three day event will be to showcase 15 of Africa's top young scientists and social scientists connecting them with leaders from policy, industry and civil society from Africa and the rest of the world. These 15 NEF Fellows will form the first class of the NEF's Fellows Programme. *More about the NEF Fellows Programme:* We are looking for the best and that's why we launched a Call for Applications on October 31, 2014. The fellows programme is open to all Africans from around the world - including those who currently reside in the Diaspora - in all fields of science, including the social sciences and technology fields. To be eligible to be a NEF Fellow, applications must: - Be 42 years of age or less as of 31.12.2015 (Born after 1 January 1973) - Hold a passport from an African country - Have completed advanced studies in STEM or social science fields - Have demonstrated track record of research/findings that have impact globally - Be passionate about raising Africa's profile in science and/or social science - Be able to clearly present their work to an audience in English or French To be selected, applicants must have: - Outstanding academic qualifications, as measured by the standards of the particular academic discipline. Examples of notable achievements include: - Publication record - Prizes and other awards, such as especially distinguished fellowships or memberships in prestigious academic circles (for example, in high-ranking committees, bodies, academies, etc.) - Independently raised funding from outside sources in a competitive process - Number of patents - The type and number of invited talks at international conferences - Academic maturity and clear evidence of own research profile and direction. Examples of this include being the leader of an independent research group - Demonstrated commitment to improving and impacting society, notably Africa - Exceptional communication ability Selection will be done by a panel of eminent scientists including Nobel Laureates, and is expected to be done via in-person interviews. The process will be as rigorous as the benefits great. Below are just a few benefits that come with a NEF Fellowship. NEF Fellows will: - Attend the prestigious, invitation-only NEF Global Gathering in October 2015 alongside Nobel Prize winners, Heads of State and representatives from leading global corporations - Increase their global visibility among scientists representing Africa, leading thinkers, policy-makers, industry and civil society leaders, and be featured, interviewed and showcased widely to an expected 100 million viewers and readers worldwide - Take advantage of the opportunity to mentor and inspire other young, exceptional scientific talent from Africa - Interact with, receive mentoring from, and partner with leading scientists, policy-makers, industry representatives and civil-society leaders, as well as other exceptional young African scientists - Contribute to the establishment of a positive global view of science in Africa - Application and programme participation are completely free To apply, visit www.nef.org. Deadline for applications is November 30, 2014. Please note that applications can be submitted in English or in French. *DISCLAIMER*: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender immediately and you are herewith notified that the contents are legally privileged and that you do not have permission to disclose the contents to anyone, make copies thereof, retain or distribute or act upon it by any means, electronically, digitally or in print. The views expressed in this communication may be of a personal nature and not be representative of *AIMS-NEI* and/or any of it's *Centres* or Initiatives. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the AIMS-chat mailing list. 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Strathmore Bootcamp
by powell omondi 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

Hi Tracy, what is the cost for attending such a bootcamp? BEST REGARDS, FELIX POWEL OMONDI *+254718048029* *powelyomondy(a)gmail.com <powelyomondy(a)gmail.com>* *fomondi(a)ke.ibm.com <fomondi(a)ke.ibm.com>*

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Invitation to Holiday Boot Camp
by Tracy Nyatoro Weru 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

Good Morning, We have the pleasure to inform you that at @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University is organising a 10-day Holiday Boot Camp for Primary and High School Students. The program will take place at @iLabAfrica from 24th November 2014 to 5th December 2014 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Holiday Boot Camp is designed to motivate and inspire students to bring their creative ideas to life. Students will create their own games, animated stories, projects, and publish their applications to the web. The Holiday Boot Camp will provide a comprehensive learning experience that is amazingly fun, highly interactive and extremely effective. For your convenience, we have attached a description and agenda of the training contents. We would be honoured if you would refer students to attend this event. Please let me know at your convenience if you will be able to send any participants or if you can refer other interested students. Registration for the training can be done by following this link: http://goo.gl/Jj6myo. For further questions, comments and/or suggestions, please contact the event coordinators: Tracy Weru, Cell: 0724 239 020 eMail: tweru(a)strathmore.edu Peter Njoroge, Cell: 0725 567 229 eMail: pnyambura(a)strathmore.edu ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sckSxqM1k_g&feature=youtu.be <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sckSxqM1k_g&feature=youtu.be> -- *Kind Regards, * *Tracy Weru * *Business Development Analyst - @iLabAfrica * *Strathmore University* *M:(+254) (0) 724 239020 | T: (+254) (0) 703 034452|Ext 2452* *Strathmore Student Centre Building (4th Floor),* *Keri Road, Madaraka Estate, Nairobi, Kenya,* Website: www.iLabAfrica.ac.ke <http://www.ilabafrica.ac.ke/> / www.strathmore.edu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX4Vmy_XfwQ -- 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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EOI for Kenyan IT and ITES Firms- Netherlands Trust Fund
by Peres Wamukhuka Were 06 Nov '14

06 Nov '14

Dear Listers Please find attached Expression of Interest by the International Trade Centre. Best regards Peres Were

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African Union Agenda 2063 aspirations: Request for input/contributions
by Alice Munyua 06 Nov '14

06 Nov '14

Dear Colleagues, (Apologies for cross posting) During the Africa ICT week in 2012, African Heads of State and governments of the African Union adopted Agenda 2063, which contains seven aspiration for "the Africa we want" 1) A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development 2) An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideal Pan Africanism and the vision of Africa’s Renaissance. 3) An Africa of Good Governance, Democracy, Respect for human rights, Justice and the Rule of law 4) A Peaceful and Secure Africa 5) An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics 6) An Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential of women and youth 7) Africa as a strong, united and influential global player and partner The African Union Commission (AUC) is seeking stakeholder input and comments on how the "ICT Sector" would contribute to these aspirations. I) How ICT can contribute to each aspirations), ii) how to set up a regular AU and the African stakeholders a coordination mechanism to develop and monitor continental projects, iii) how to tape on our own African (financial) and human resources to implement our continental programs Stakeholder contributions will form part of the final documents for the AU Summit. Attached, the AU agenda 2063 aspirations. Please send comments to Moctar Yedaly <YedalyM(a)africa-union.org> Best regards Alice

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Invitation for a Pre-Bidders meeting for Kenya News Agency Digitisation at ICTA offices, Wed, 5th November, 10am
by Phyllis Nyambura 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Listers, The ICT Authority has received funding to digitize KNA multimedia assets. Already, 2 tender documents have been issued through the media looking for firms to digitise and create an e-commerce portal. Here are the tender documents: http://www.icta.go.ke/tender-kna-digitization-cataloging-kenya-news-agency-… http://www.icta.go.ke/tender-kenya-news-agency/ <http://www.icta.go.ke/tender-kenya-news-agency/> The deadlines for applications are December 3rd and 9th respectively. *To allow more businesses to take up the Multimedia tender and understand its requirements we have organized a pre-bidders meeting at our offices, ICT Authority, Kenyatta Avenue, GPO, 12th Floor at 10am. * Interested bidders are welcome for the meeting. While we would like to encourage face-to-face interactions, kindly also email your questions to communications(a)ict.go.ke under title *“KNA Pre-bid Meeting”. * The project will be executed through four project areas. The ICT Authority will award contracts through an open tender process. Kind Regards, Phyllis Nyambura Communication Writer The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Email: info(a)ict.go.ke or communications(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.icta.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2089061 www.icta.go.ke

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Monday 10 Nov at 14:00 UTC: webinar on ICANN's Updated Proposal for Enhanced Engagement in Africa
by Bob Omondi 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

FYI... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 10:48 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Monday 10 Nov at 14:00 UTC: webinar on ICANN's Updated Proposal for Enhanced Engagement in Africa To: AfrICANN list <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear all (Francais plus bas) You are all invited to a webinar on Monday Nov 10 at 14:00 UTC. More details Joining information details are available at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-11-04-en *Audio:* Please join the call with an Adigo bridge: (for Adigo numbers: www.adigo.com/icann) English speaking line: Conference ID 21912 French speaking line: Conference ID CID 21857. Should anyone need a dial out, please contact either Renate De Wulf ( renate.dewulf(a)icann.org) or Yaovi Atohoun (yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org) by Friday November 7th end of day. *Visual:* Please join via the Adobe Connect room, https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse/ Thanks --------------------------- FRANCAIS Vous êtes tous invités au webinaire le lundi 10 Novembre à 14:00 UTC. Plus d'information sur le webinaire er les moyens de participation sont disponibles à https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-11-04-en Audio: les numéros à appeler sont disponible sur www.adigo.com/icann Le numéro de la conférence est CID 21857 Visuel: Connecter vous sur https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse/ C'est possible que l'opérateur de l'ICANN puisse aussi appeler des participants. Envoyer votre numéro de téléphone à Renate De Wulf ( renate.dewulf(a)icann.org) ou Yaovi Atohoun (yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org) au plus tard le 7 Novembre. Merci - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Fwd: [governance] Applications extended and scholarships available: 2015 Master in Diplomacy with IG specialisation
by Mwendwa Kivuva 03 Nov '14

03 Nov '14

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ginger Paque <gpaque(a)gmail.com> Date: 30 October 2014 20:54 Subject: [governance] Applications extended and scholarships available: 2015 Master in Diplomacy with IG specialisation To: "governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org" <governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org> Hi everyone, I am passing this on because of new scholarship funding, and the extended deadline. Please pass this on to anyone who might be interested. Cheers, Ginger You may be interested to know that Diplo is still accepting applications for the *2015 Master's programme in Contemporary Diplomacy, with a specialisation in Internet governance*. This specialised programme, offered by DiploFoundation and the University of Malta, gives current and future Internet policymakers a solid foundation in diplomatic skills and techniques, necessary to engage effectively in international and global policy processes. Diplo is also offering *partial scholarships *(20 - 40% discount) available for applicants from developing countries, with priority given to small island developing states. The Master's programme includes a 10-day residential workshop in Malta followed by 16-20 months of online learning. The deadline to apply is *10 November 2014*. For more details and to apply, please visit http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/MAPGD or contact admissions(a)diplomacy.edu. We would appreciate if you could forward this message to colleagues or friends whom you think may benefit from the programme. Thanks, Stephanie Is this email not displaying correctly? View this email in your browser <http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=89e7299f9fe54eed66d45cf3d&id=2ebd95ff1f…> Master in Contemporary Diplomacy with an Internet Governance Specialisation ------------------------------ *Accelerate your career with this online diplomacy programme, offered by DiploFoundation and the University of Malta.* ------------------------------ *NEWS:* - *Application deadlines extended*: 10 November (international applicants); 1 December (Maltese applicants). Apply now to reserve your place. - *Partial scholarships available* for applicants from developing countries, with priority to applicants from small island states. This unique programme gives current and future Internet policymakers a solid foundation in diplomatic skills and techniques necessary to engage effectively in international global policy processes. 'The IG route in the MA Contemporary Diplomacy Programme has enabled me to situate the focus of my work on Internet Governance in Africa in a space that is directly relevant to the mandate of the NEPAD Agency. I have found immense value in being able to bring together the two worlds of Internet Governance and Diplomacy.' *Towela Nyirenda-Jere Programme Manager, e-Africa Programme, NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency* How the programme works - First, you attend a 10-day residential workshop in Malta. Here you will get a clear overview of the programme, meet your classmates and some of the faculty members, and develop skills in critical areas of diplomacy including negotiation, protocol, and language. - Next, you participate in five online courses, each lasting ten weeks. You will attend three or four courses in IG-related topics and choose the remaining courses from our wide range of diplomacy topics <http://diplomacy.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89e7299f9fe54eed66d45cf3…>. Online study involves reading and discussing lecture texts with course lecturers and fellow participants, completing learning activities and assignments, and joining online meetings. Once you have completed these courses, you are eligible to receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy awarded by the University of Malta. - If you continue to the Master's degree, the final part of the programme is writing your dissertation, focussed on an IG-related topic, under the personal guidance of a faculty member. On successful completion, you will receive a Master degree in Contemporary Diplomacy awarded by the University of Malta. - The IG courses you attended - as well as other courses - will be listed in a detailed transcript which you can order on completion of the programme to supplement your diploma or degree in Contemporary Diplomacy. *Faculty members* <http://diplomacy.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=89e7299f9fe54eed66d45cf…> include practising and retired diplomats, academics, and specialists in IG with both theoretical expertise and practical experience in the field. *Online learning* takes place in small groups and is highly interactive, drawing on the experience and knowledge of participants as well as lecturers. Course work is flexible: within a weekly schedule, you decide when and where to study. The programme requires 7-10 hours of study per week. Interested in a traditional diplomacy programme? You can also register without the Internet governance (IG) specialisation - see the programme website <http://diplomacy.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89e7299f9fe54eed66d45cf3…> for more details. The Master in Contemporary Diplomacy is recognised worldwide and has European postgraduate accreditation through the Faculty of Arts at the University of Malta. 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Enjoy! ------------------------------ [ forward to a friend <http://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=89e7299f9fe54eed66d45cf3d&id=2eb…> ] ____________________________________________________________ You received this message as a subscriber on the list: governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org To be removed from the list, visit: http://www.igcaucus.org/unsubscribing For all other list information and functions, see: http://lists.igcaucus.org/info/governance To edit your profile and to find the IGC's charter, see: http://www.igcaucus.org/ Translate this email: http://translate.google.com/translate_t ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lordmwesh B: http://lord.me.ke/ T: twitter.com/lordmwesh "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson

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