March 2014 - KICTANet

Fwd: [web2fordev] #Idlelo6 Conference on Free and Open Source Software and the Digital Commons - 24th - 28th March 2014 Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
by John Matogo 21 Mar '14

21 Mar '14

Dear colleagues. The Idlelo6 Conference on Free and Open Source Software is just a few days away. This email is a reminder for you to secure your seat at the event. We have an exciting programme prepared that includes technical training sessions that were requested for by the open source community from all over Africa. Following this are great presentations and discussions by those who responded to the earlier call for papers and also some case studies on practical implementations of Free and Open Source software. See the attached programme. More information is also available at the website www.idlelo.net Registration is available online, secure your seat by signing up. There are limited spaces especially for the training sessions, it is advisable to register as soon as possible at this site: http://idlelo.net/content/idlelo-6-conference-registration or www.idlelo6.eventbrite.com The GE Innovations in Healthcare challenge will also be launched at the Idlelo6 event. Let us come together and exchange as an Open Source Community at the Idlelo 6 Conference. We look forward to seeing you there. Kindly share 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". This list is hosted by DGroups and moderated by CTA <http://www.cta.int>. Interested in Web 2.0 for development related matters? Visit www.web2fordev.net ! Join the Web2forDev Community on LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=135666&csrfToken=ajax:1707797…>and Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/web2fordev> Join CTA on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/ctapage> and Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/ctaflash> Interested on ICT4D updates? Click here <http://ictupdate.cta.int>! You are receiving this message because you are a member of the community Web2ForDev Discussion Group <https://dgroups.org/groups/web2fordev>. A reply to this message will be sent to all members of Web2ForDev Discussion Group. Reply to sender <jmatogo(a)strathmore.edu> | Unsubscribe<leave.web2fordev(a)dgroups.org> -- 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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DotConnectAfrica Statement regarding NTIA announcement on Intent to Transition
by Gideon 21 Mar '14

21 Mar '14

DotConnectAfrica Statement on NTIA announcement to Transition Key Internet Domain Name Function. Link: http://www.prlog.org/12297618-dotconnectafrica-statement-on-ntia-announceme… Regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica

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#Idlelo6 Conference on Free and Open Source Software and the Digital Commons - 24th - 28th March 2014 Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
by John Matogo 21 Mar '14

21 Mar '14

Dear colleagues. The Idlelo6 Conference on Free and Open Source Software is just a few days away. This email is a reminder for you to secure your seat at the event. We have an exciting programme prepared that includes technical training sessions that were requested for by the open source community from all over Africa. Following this are great presentations and discussions by those who responded to the earlier call for papers and also some case studies on practical implementations of Free and Open Source software. See the attached programme. More information is also available at the website www.idlelo.net Registration is available online, secure your seat by signing up. There are limited spaces especially for the training sessions, it is advisable to register as soon as possible at this site: http://idlelo.net/content/idlelo-6-conference-registration or www.idlelo6.eventbrite.com The GE Innovations in Healthcare challenge will also be launched at the Idlelo6 event. Let us come together and exchange as an Open Source Community at the Idlelo 6 Conference. We look forward to seeing you there. Kindly share 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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Coding is the new literacy (5-7 year olds)
by robert yawe 21 Mar '14

21 Mar '14

Hi Listers, I believe the innuendo going on on the issue of the laptops is a blessing in disguise and we need to take advantage of this window of opportunity to make sure what is implemented will be the basis of transformer education as we know it. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2023634798/scratchjr-coding-for-young-… While the developed world is training their toddlers on coding we are getting them to use high level applications and we shall then expect them to be globally competitive when they start coding in university a time when the formation of new brain cell connections is slowing down. Hope that Victor's confirmation at the authority will give him the confidence to take charge of this process. 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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Important Corrections to General Inaccuracies and Misconceptions Regarding U.S. Announcement
by Bob 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

I thought this will help separate the facts from mirths. http://blog.icann.org/2014/03/important-corrections-to-general-inaccuracies… Regards Bob ICANN Sent from my iPad

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WebWeWant Small grants 2014 has been launched
by Grace Githaiga 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

From: nnenna75(a)gmail.com Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:03:50 +0000 To: members(a)mail.fossfa.net CC: africann(a)afrinic.net; africs-ig(a)lists.apc.org Subject: [africs-ig] WebWeWant Small grants 2014 has been launched English https://webwewant.org/2014-grants/ Spanish https://webwewant.org/es/programa-de-subvenciones-menores-de-web-we-want/ Français https://webwewant.org/fr/programme-de-petites-subventions-web-we-want/ Portuguese https://webwewant.org/pt-br/competicao-de-microbolsas-2014/ Good luck to us _______________________________________________ AfriCS-IG mailing list Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/africs-ig To unsubscribe, email africs-ig-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.org

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Barcamp Mombasa, 29th March 2014
by Phares Kariuki 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

FYI, this is happening next week in Mombasa. Welcome to BarCamp 2014 . This time Barcamp has come to Mombasa ! *When*: Saturday, 29 March 2014 *Time*: 8am - 4pm (of course, this goes later, and I would stick around for any evening fun and conversation...) *Where*: Pride Inn Hotel, Mombasa town BarCamp is an intense event packed with intellectual discussions on technology and other fun, random interesting topics. BarCamp is an "unconference" - The structure and agenda is completely informal - attendees decide how the event is run, and vote on which topics and speakers get to present ! It is a completely open event, attended by techies, bloggers, entrepreneurs, key stakeholders and other clever people within the Mombasa technology scene who come to share and learn. BarCamp Mombasa 2014 is hosted by the Mombasa Tech Community, and generously sponsored by Intel as the key sponsor Other sponsors include the iHub and Angani.co What Next ? Register to attend http://mombasa.barcamp.co.ke Tell your friends about it Blog It Facebook It Tweet It - #BarCampMsa Some past Barcamp memories below to give you an idea of all the fun ! http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=all&q=barcampnairobi&m=text https://www.facebook.com/BarCampNairobi/photos_stream https://plus.google.com/114319177348371136996 -- 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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Revised National ICT Masterplan 2017 for Public Consultation tomorrow, Thursday, 20th March, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, 8-11.30am
by Phyllis Nyambura 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

Listers, Tomorrow, Thursday, 20th March, at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, 8-11.30am the revised National ICT Masterplan 2017 will be subject to public consultation. The revised document can be accessed from: http://www.scribd.com/doc/213272868/Revised-National-ICT-Masterplan-2017-Ma… Do attend and make your contributions. *Register attendance at http://conta.cc/OaBR8u <http://conta.cc/OaBR8u> * *If you are not able to attend you can send your comments to communications(a)ict.go.ke <communications(a)ict.go.ke> by Sunday, 23rd March, 2014.* The Masterplan, first launched in February 2013 is a five (5) year plan which details the government ICT led strategy. In November 2013, a National ICT Master plan taskforce was put together to review the current Connected Kenya 2017 ICT Master Plan and are about to complete this task. The outcome of the review process is expected to be a comprehensive new document that will guide the management of ICT in the country. 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 Visit: 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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The ICT Authority Involvement in the Laptop Tender Decision Process
by Phyllis Nyambura 18 Mar '14

18 Mar '14

Colleagues, Do note the below response from the ICT Authority, Ag CEO, Victor Kyalo. We thank you for your patience. Listers, I have followed keenly to discussions surrounding the cancellation of the laptop tender by the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. While I would like to comment on some of the issues, it will not be prudent for me to do so now when the matter is being looked into by the relevant authorities. In the meantime, I would like to leave comments on the issue to the procuring entity. I will in due course respond as to our/my role at the appropriate time as demanded by some listers. Victor Kyalo Ag, CEO, ICT Authority 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 Visit: 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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Invitation to the National ICT Masterplan Forum- Thursday, 20th March 14, 8-11.30am, Kenya School of Monetary Studies
by Grace Githaiga 18 Mar '14

18 Mar '14

Greetings, The Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) invites stakeholders for a public consultation forum on the Connected Kenya ICT Masterplan 2017. Share your views on the document at the forum below: Date: Thursday, 20th March 14, 2014 Time: 8-11.30am Venue: Kenya School of Monetary Studies The Masterplan, first launched in February 2013 is a five (5) year plan which details the government ICT led strategy. It endeavors to cover the vision 2030 pillars as well as focus on other functional areas. View Full Document on http://www.scribd.com/doc/212456855/KICTB-Connected-Kenya-2017-Master-Plan In November 2013, a National ICT Master plan taskforce was put together to review the current Connected Kenya 2017 ICT master plan and are about to complete this task. The outcome of the review process is expected to be a comprehensive new document that will guide the management of ICT in the country. Register attendance at http://conta.cc/OaBR8u If you are not able to attend do send your comments to communications(a)ict.go.ke by Friday, 21st March, 2014. 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 Visit: www.ict.go.ke Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- -- 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 Visit: www.ict.go.ke Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE 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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