July 2014 - KICTANet

Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] AGENDA IANA transition Coordination Group meeting July 17-18
by Bob Omondi 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

FYI... Regards Bob. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 9:09 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] AGENDA IANA transition Coordination Group meeting July 17-18 To: AfrICANN list <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear all /bonjour a tous For those who want to follow remotely the Coordination Group meeting, please note that it starts at 08:00 UTC and the draft agenda is available at https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/agenda-stewardship-coordination… . More information at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-07-16-en Pour ceux qui sont interesses a suivre a distance la reunion du Groupe de Coordination un draft de l'agenda est disponible a l'adresse https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/agenda-stewardship-coordination… . La reunion demarre a 8h UTC avec plus d'information a https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-07-16-en Thanks/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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Will France Telkom find a buyer for Orange Kenya?
by Ali Hussein 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Interesting story in the business daily today. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Nigerian-firm-Sh25bn-bid-… I'm curious as to what role our government will be playing in this 'auction'. Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad

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Beba Pay card and national biometric registration: The big brother syndrome
by Grace Githaiga 15 Jul '14

15 Jul '14

Let’s start with the much hyped “beba pay” system. Having travelled numerously to America, Canada, South Africa and a few countries in Europe, I must inform Kenyans that they have been duped. No country in the world has imposed restrictions on their citizens using cash money to pay for transport services. Track your every moveThe only thing that is done with regard to enforcing the use of cards is that special discounts are offered to those who pay using their cards.The truth is that the government will track your every move from now henceforth since all the cards are connected to a central data base system. What if some corrupt government official sells the said information to thugs; will they not be able to track your every move? http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/Beba-Pay-card-and-national-biometric-r…

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A County offline
by Sam Aguyo 15 Jul '14

15 Jul '14

Dear Listeners, It is amazing a county could go offline in this manner Account Suspended This Account Has Been Suspended. What would necessitate this kind of action? does it mean that even .go.ke suffer this? Regards Sam Account Suspended This Account Has Been Suspended View on homabay.go.ke Preview by Yahoo

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Computer Crime and Information Security Management scheduled for July 28th and July 31st, 2014 in Mombasa.
by Matunda Nyanchama 14 Jul '14

14 Jul '14

This is an FYI; circulate to those who may be interested. 4-Day Training: Computer Crime and Information Security Management scheduled for July 28th and July 31st, 2014 in Mombasa. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Banks lose Sh60m in electronic theft
by Matunda Nyanchama 14 Jul '14

14 Jul '14

The report (see link below) suggests loss of approx Sh 60 M in 2 months. A recent report also indicated that losses may be in excess of 5 billion (??) annually. The financial services sector needs to do more to stem such losses. CBK needs to step up its game to push for higher standards of compliance with respect to security of information. Perhaps banks have no incentive to stem such losses! They can simply make up for them via small variation in interest rate! That way shareholders get a good return on their investment but the consumer gets to pay for it. Banks lose Sh60m in electronic theft ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Nigeria, Kenya or South Africa - Which is Africa's top ICT Hub
by Ali Hussein 13 Jul '14

13 Jul '14

Listers Interesting write up. Lured by the growth potential of African economies and our increasing interest in technology, many companies are fast expanding their employee base and branches in a market that was earlier viewed as a low-cost. But while most technology companies had earlier chosen South Africa as their African headquarters, many are expanding into fast-growing economies such as Kenya and Nigeria. Read on:- http://vc4africa.biz/blog/2014/07/09/nigeria-kenya-or-south-africa-which-is… After two years of being domiciled in Nairobi, this years main event of Demo Africa moves to Lagos. Signs of times? Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad

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Beba Pay card and national biometric registration: The big brother syndrome
by Grace Githaiga 13 Jul '14

13 Jul '14

Let’s start with the much hyped “beba pay” system. Having travelled numerously to America, Canada, South Africa and a few countries in Europe, I must inform Kenyans that they have been duped. No country in the world has imposed restrictions on their citizens using cash money to pay for transport services. Track your every moveThe only thing that is done with regard to enforcing the use of cards is that special discounts are offered to those who pay using their cards.The truth is that the government will track your every move from now henceforth since all the cards are connected to a central data base system. What if some corrupt government official sells the said information to thugs; will they not be able to track your every move? http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/Beba-Pay-card-and-national-biometric-r…

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Re: [kictanet] KeNIC ISSUES
by Ali Hussein 12 Jul '14

12 Jul '14

Asante Eric. Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad > On Jul 12, 2014, at 3:53 PM, Eric Ndungu <eric(a)kenic.or.ke> wrote: > > Dear Ali, > > Thank you for your email regarding the issues KeNIC experienced between 9th and 10th July. > KeNIC's Risk and Audit Committee will meet on Thursday, 17th July to deliberate over the issue to prevent future occurrences going forward. I am therefore not be in a position to give a comprehensive report at the moment . > > Once again, thank you for your concern and support. > > > With Kind Regards, > > Eric M. Ndungu: > Marketing & Communications Manager > [E] eric(a)kenic.or.ke/[W] www.kenic.or.ke/[TW] twitter.com/kenictld/ [Blog]kenic.or.ke/blog > [F] 4450087 /[M] +254 733 790 073, [T] +254 20 2324686, 4450057/8/ Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi > > KENIC - Where the Internet starts in Kenya! dot KE for Every Name in Kenya! > <image001.png> > > >> On Jul 12, 2014, at 4:07 AM, Ali Hussein wrote: >> >> Eric >> >> A 'well crafted' like the one below doesn't answer my concerns. I'm talking as a customer and one who is rooting for the continued success of KeNIC. The issue is serious and I ask again how are you going to mitigate against such occurrences going forward. >> >> Ali Hussein >> >> +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> Skype: abu-jomo >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >> >> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein >> >> Sent from my iPad >

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KeNIC ISSUES
by Ali Hussein 12 Jul '14

12 Jul '14

Listers Anyone can give us an update regarding KeNIC? We have been unable register or renew domains now for days. Is it just us or is everyone else facing the same problem. This is a clear case where Business Continuity becomes a major issue. I do hope the issue is resolved sooner rather than later.. Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad

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