February 2014 - KICTANet

Kenya Bureau of Statistics Advertises For Tenders For Free Adobe Reader...
by Michael Bullut 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Greetings Listers, I don't know how corruption smells but this looks like it! Read the article *here. <http://nairobiwire.com/2014/02/kenya-bureau-statistics-advertises-tenders-f…>* Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/> * *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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Fw: Developing National Cybersecurity Frameworks
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Dear All This may interest you Jane On Friday, February 14, 2014 5:56 PM, Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation <events(a)regonline.co.uk> wrote: Dear Ms Jane Ngima MUTHIGA, Commonwealth government ministers and industry leaders will be meeting at the Commonwealth Cybersecurity Forum 2014 on 5 - 6 March 2014 in London to discuss the practical steps required in the implementation of national cybersecurity frameworks. This event will be held immediately after the Commonwealth ICT Ministers Forum to take place on 3 - 4 March 2014 in London on the adoption of a Commonwealth Cybergovernance Model. The Commonwealth Cybersecurity Forum 2014 is your opportunity to gauge Commonwealth policymakers’ resolve to address cyberthreats, help shape their approach to cybersecurity, or simply learn from what they are doing to increase safety in their national cyberspace. This event will bring together participants from Commonwealth countries and beyond to discuss how to: * develop national plans for Critical Information Infrastructure Protection * ensure the protection of intellectual property online * achieve the balance between privacy and security * implement Computer Emergency Response Teams, and * apply Commonwealth Cybergovernance Principles. For more information about the event, including the full programme, please visit the event's website. Register now to secure your participation at this unique event. For group registrations, please contact us by email at events(a)cto.int We look forward to welcoming you at the event. Kind regards, Marcel Belingue Head of Membership & Communications /*RegisterLink:*/ This email communication was sent by: CTO 64-66 Glenthorne Road London, W6 0LR To unsubscribe, click here. View our Privacy Policy

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US firm bags Sh1.2 billion Konza city deal
by Grace Githaiga 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

An American company has secured a Sh1.2 billion contract to oversee the development of the planned Konza Technopolis.Following tendering last year, Tetra Tech was selected to manage construction in the first five-year phase. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/US-firm-bags-Sh1-billion-Konza-city-deal/-…

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Re: [kictanet] Extension of the period for public consultation on the licensing framework for .ke name registry services
by Ali Hussein 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Thanks Rose. It would be good to hear DRAKE's official position on this matter. Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad > On Feb 10, 2014, at 12:19 AM, "Rose Maghas" <rose(a)gbc.co.ke> wrote: > > Dear Ali and Rebecca, > > Thank you for the great contributions you have had on the matter of KENIC and the licensing framework. > > I do chair DRAKE and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly. > > Kind Regards, > > <image001.png> > GreenBell Communications Ltd > Rose Maghas > Managing Director > > <image002.png><image003.png><image004.png><image005.jpg> > <image006.jpg> > TRV Plaza, 4th Floor, Suite 4B > Muthithi Road,Westlands > P.O. Box 26070-00100 Nairobi > T: +254 20 3549143/ 020 2525648; +254 786 220 003 > C: +254786220001 > www.gbc.co.ke. www.gbckenya.co.ke > Enhancing Business Through ICT Web Solutions > > > From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+rosemaghas=gmail.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Ali Hussein > Sent: 07 February 2014 17:36 > To: rosemaghas(a)gmail.com > Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Extension of the period for public consultation on the licensing framework for .ke name registry services > > Wambua > > Asante. To add to this discussion Becky has just penned a blog which basically seems to allude to the fact that TESPOK is going after the Multi-Stakeholder Framework which listers have fought so hard to preserve. The blog goes as far as talking about a Boardroom war between TESPOK and DRAKE. > > www.wanjiku.co.ke > > Ali Hussein > > +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 > > > "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein > > > Sent from my iPad > > On Feb 7, 2014, at 3:43 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > > Thank you Wambua. > > That is the right step, as some of us are still going through the documents with a toothcomb. > > Of the five documents here, http://www.cck.go.ke/links/consultations/current.html which ones have changed since the last call for public consultations? > > Regards > > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya. > twitter.com/lordmwesh > google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh > > > On 7 February 2014 02:05, Wambua, Christopher <Wambua(a)cck.go.ke> wrote: > Listers, > > On 10th January 2014, the Commission invited the public and stakeholders to give inputs on the proposed licensing framework for the dot KE name registry services. We wish to thank listers and other interested parties who took their time to study the framework and to submit comments/input. > > Most notably, one of the stakeholders pointed out an inadvertent error in the public consultation document where it was implied that the Dot KE Domain Name Registry would be transferred to a commercial entity. The Commission has since reviewed the public consultation paper with a view to aligning it with the proposed licensing framework. > > In light of the said changes, CCK hereby wishes to extended the public consultation period up to 17th February 2014 (i.e. by a further 7 days). The revised consultation documents are available at www.cck.go.ke/links/consultations/current.html > > Comments may be submitted via cctld(a)cck.go.ke . We look forward to receiving more comments/input on the proposed licensing framework for the dot KE name registry services. > > Best regards > > Christopher Wambua > Manager – Communications > Consumer and Public Affairs Department > Communications Commission of Kenya > P.O. Box 14448 NAIROBI 00800 > Tel: +254 20 4242209 > info(a)cck.go.ke > www.cck.go.ke > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/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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Test
by Odhiambo Washington 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Tsetse.. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler."

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Government awards laptop tender to Olive Telecom of India
by Grace Githaiga 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

The tender for the supply of laptops for schools has been awarded to Olive Telecommunication Pvt limited at a price of Sh24.6 billion.Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi on Friday said the bidder quoted the “lowest and most advantageous amount” which saved the taxpayers Sh8 billion. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Laptop-Tender-Olive-Telecommunication/-/1056/2…

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Invite to Kenyan Open Government and Civic Tech Leaders - Global Connections
by Steven Clift 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

We've launched a new very global online Facebook Group about Open Government and Civic Technology, please join us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/opengovgroup/ Please share your stories and innovations from Kenya with the world. A special goal of this group is to connect emerging "wired" elected officials from the local level up who actively use Facebook and social media to connect with constituents *with* the broader open government community. Steven Clift - http://stevenclift.com Executive Director - http://E-Democracy.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/democracy Tel/Text: +1.612.234.7072

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#idlelo6 in Nairobi
by John Matogo 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Dear colleagues. See message below about Idlelo 6. Let the Open Source community converge at this event. It will be here in Nairobi at Strathmore University, lots of opportunity for some technical sessions and some open sessions. Looking forward to seeing you guys. 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: Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com> Date: Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 10:22 AM Subject: [ISOC_KE] #idlelo6 in Nairobi To: "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> Bounced from ncuc-discuss :) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Brian Ssennoga <b.ssennoga(a)gmail.com> Date: 2014-02-11 19:54 GMT+00:00 Subject: [FOSSFA Members] #IDLELO6 To: FOSSFA MEMBERS <members(a)mail.fossfa.net> Dear Friends, Have you registered for #idlelo6? Every 2 years, FOSSFA and its partners host Africa's premier FOSS Conference and Networking event. And in just over 4 weeks, we will descend on Nairobi for #idlelo6. Check Out www.idlelo.net If you are in Nairobi, surely we expect to see you at Strathmore University, 24th - 28th March 2014. If your home country has a Linux User Group, contact idlelo(a)idlelo.net for some unique rates that may be up for grabs for Linux Communities allover the African Continent. We are looking to partner with more people on Trainings, but you may also be interested in being a partner or an exhibitor - come talk to us, and we can help you raise your brand within the FOSS Community. We expect strong presence from the East African Community, the Kenyan Government (who were flag bearers for open data) as well as lots of representation from every corner of Africa. You may be thinking, how about #IDLELO7? Well, if you have already placed your Home City Bid, the winner will be announced at #idlelo6 - if you haven't, make haste. This is a very exciting time for FOSSFA and for the FOSS Community allover Africa - its time to meet again, at the grazing ground - at #idlelo6 All information you require is on www.idlelo.net - and if you need to talk to someone,do not hesitate to get in touch. See you in Nairobi, soon. -- Brian Ssennoga, Global Health Corps Fellow *COSS <http://coss.ug/> | @COSSug | #COSS* *FOSSFA <http://www.fossfa.net/> Chair | @fossfa | #FOSSFA* *Skype: bssennoga | Gtalk - b.ssennoga* *Blog <http://bssennoga.wordpress.com/> | Alt. Email <b.ssennoga(a)gmail.com> | Twitter <http://twitter.com/#%21/bssennoga> | GHC <http://www.ghcorps.org/>* _______________________________________________ FOSSFA Members mailing list Members(a)mail.fossfa.net Manage your subscription http://mail.fossfa.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/members -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- - _______________________________________________ isoc mailing list isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc -- 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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ICANN 50 Application Round closes tomorrow
by Grace Githaiga 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Just a quick reminder to those intending to apply for the ICANN fellowship . The 50th ICANN meeting in London, England to be held 22-26 June 2014Application Round opens: 3 January 2014 at 23:59 UTCApplication Round closes: 14 February 2014 at 23:59 UTCSelected Fellows announced: 28 March 2014

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Fwd: [discuss] Communication of the European Commisson: "Internet Policy and Governance - Europe's role in shaping the future of Internet Governance"
by Ali Hussein 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

FYI. Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Andrea Glorioso <andrea(a)digitalpolicy.it> > Date: February 12, 2014 at 6:07:11 PM GMT+3 > To: 1net <discuss(a)1net.org> > Subject: [discuss] Communication of the European Commisson: "Internet Policy and Governance - Europe's role in shaping the future of Internet Governance" > > [ Apologies for cross-posting. Please share as you deem appropriate ] > > Dear all, > > I would like to let you know that today (12 February 2013) the European Commission has adopted its formal policy position on Internet governance, via a Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: "Internet Policy and Governance - Europe's role in shaping the future of Internet governance" (COM(2014) 72/4). > > The press release of the adoption is available at http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-142_en.htm . > > The text of the Communication is available at http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/newsroom/cf/dae/document.cfm?doc_id… . > > The statement by Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, is available at http://ec.europa.eu/avservices/video/player.cfm?ref=I086325 . > > I hope you find this information useful and the content of the Communication interesting. > > Best, > > Andrea > > -- > I speak only for myself. Sometimes I do not even agree with myself. Keep it in mind. > Twitter: @andreaglorioso > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.glorioso > LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=1749288&trk=tab_pro > _______________________________________________ > discuss mailing list > discuss(a)1net.org > http://1net-mail.1net.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss

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