August 2014 - KICTANet

Invitation to Training on the Power of Dashboard Reporting in Excel
by Tracy Nyatoro Weru 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

Good Morning, We have the pleasure to inform you that @iLabAfrica in partnership with Sunesis Ltd is organising a 2-day training course on Excel as a Business Intelligence Tool (Dashboard Reporting). The program will take place @iLabAfrica on *11th -12th September 2014 *at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. I would like to invite you to visit our website (http://goo.gl/8Ey61Q) in order to obtain additional/detailed information, including payment details and a brochure about the Program. The 2-day training aims at providing business personnel with skills to transform data into decisions using a cost effective tool. The training course is open to all personnel in business related fields who want to leverage on the power of Excel as a Business Intelligence tool. For your convenience we have attached a description and agenda of the training contents. We would be honoured to have you participate in this training. If you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy Weru the event coordinators on *0724239020 or tweru(a)strathmore.edu <tweru(a)strathmore.edu>.* Yours sincerely, [image: Inline image 1] Dr. Joseph Sevilla The Director @iLabAfrica – Strathmore University Email: jsevilla(a)strathmore.edu 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 -- 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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For sale: Systems that can secretly track where cellphone users go around the globe
by ICT Researcher 27 Aug '14

27 Aug '14

By Craig Timberg August 24 at 7:02 PM Makers of surveillance systems are offering governments across the world the ability to track the movements of almost anybody who carries a cellphone, whether they are blocks away or on another continent. The technology works by exploiting an essential fact of all cellular networks: They must keep detailed, up-to-the-minute records on the locations of their customers to deliver calls and other services to them. Surveillance systems are secretly collecting these records to map people’s travels over days, weeks or longer, according to company marketing documents and experts in surveillance technology. The world’s most powerful intelligence services, such as the National Security Agency and Britain’s GCHQ, long have used cellphone data to track targets around the globe. But experts say these new systems allow less technically advanced governments to track people in any nation — including the United States — with relative ease and precision. Users of such technology type a phone number into a computer portal, which then collects information from the location databases maintained by cellular carriers, company documents show. In this way, the surveillance system learns which cell tower a target is currently using, revealing his or her location to within a few blocks in an urban area or a few miles in a rural one. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/for-sale-systems-that-can…

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Social Media and the ‘Spiral of Silence’, a Pew Research Center report
by Gideon 27 Aug '14

27 Aug '14

FYI, *Social Media and the ‘Spiral of Silence’* http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/08/26/social-media-and-the-spiral-of-silenc… An interesting report by Pew Research We set out to study this by conducting a survey of 1,801 adults.2 <http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/08/26/social-media-and-the-spiral-of-silenc…> It focused on one important public issue: Edward Snowden’s 2013 revelations of widespread government surveillance of Americans’ phone and email records. We selected this issue because other surveys by the Pew Research Center at the time we were fielding this poll showed that Americans were divided <http://www.people-press.org/2013/06/17/public-split-over-impact-of-nsa-leak…> over whether the NSA contractor’s leaks about surveillance were justified and whether the surveillance policy itself was a good or bad idea. <http://www.people-press.org/2014/01/20/obamas-nsa-speech-has-little-impact-…> For instance, Pew Research found in one survey that 44% say the release of classified information harms the public interest while 49% said it serves the public interest. An informed citizenry depends on people’s exposure to information on important political issues and on their willingness to discuss these issues with those around them. The rise of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, has introduced new spaces where political discussion and debate can take place. This report explores the degree to which social media affects a long-established human attribute—that those who think they hold minority opinions often self-censor, failing to speak out for fear of ostracism or ridicule. It is called the “spiral of silence.” Regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica

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UNESCO call for proposals: Research on Internet governance principles
by Grace Githaiga 26 Aug '14

26 Aug '14

Dear Colleagues, UNESCO is seeking research proposals for a review of international and regional declarations, normative frameworks and accountability measures related to Internet governance principles. The timeline for the research is September 2014-March 2015, and it will feed into the Organization’s comprehensive Internet Study. More information on the call for proposals can be found online: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/resources/news-a… parties should send their proposal, including approach to the assignment and overall cost, by 20 September to Ms Xianhong Hu (x.hu(a)unesco.org) We very much encourage you to apply and would appreciate if you could circulate this message among your networks. Kind regards,Xianhong Ms Xianhong HU, PhDDivision for Freedom of Expression and Media DevelopmentCommunication and Information SectorUNESCO7 place de Fontenoy75007 Paris, FRANCETel: +33(0)1 45 68 40 33E-mail: x.hu(a)unesco.org

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LTE in Rwanda, TZ, UG
by Adam Nelson 26 Aug '14

26 Aug '14

Looks like Rwanda is about to launch LTE: http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15825&a=79508 Any updates on Kenya? Aside from Burundi, Kenya looks set to be the last to launch the service in the East African Community. The last I heard, the Supreme Court blocked the disabling of the analog signals which need to be shut down in order to free up spectrum. In addition, KDF has alot of spectrum that they've been holding onto as well. I figured somebody on this list would have the latest update. -Adam -- Kili - Cloud for Africa: kili.io Musings: twitter.com/varud <https://twitter.com/varud> More Musings: varud.com About Adam: www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson

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Barcamp Nairobi 2014 - Sat 30th Aug 8am - 8pm
by Daudi Were 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

*Barcamp Nairobi 2014 Theme: Is privacy and security online possible in Kenya?* Kenya’s most exciting tech conference, Barcamp Nairobi <http://barcamp.co.ke/>, is back this weekend. Join us and at least 600 techies on what promises to be another awesome Barcamp Nairobi. - *Date:* Saturday 30th August - *Time:* 8am – 8pm (yes we will have lunch and probably the best Kenyan tech after party ever) - *Venue:* Barcamp Nairobi 2014 will be jointly hosted by four of Kenya’s leading innovation hubs the iHub, the Nailab, m:Lab East Africa and the South to South Lab at Bishop Magua Centre, Ngong Road, Nairobi. - *Co Convenors:* ICTA, Africahackon and Akirachix - *Tickets:* Free but please register on the website For more information on Barcamp Nairobi please visit http://barcamp.co.ke/ Theme for Barcamp Nairobi 2014 is, “Who’s Your Data’s Daddy?” Is privacy and security online possible in Kenya? At Barcamp Nairobi 2014 we are eager to talk about privacy and surveillance, we will explore if there are any strategies and solutions that Kenyan citizens, corporations and governments are using to protect their privacy and security online. In true Barcamp tradition the floor is also open for discussion on any other topics you find interesting. Barcamp is an unconference – participants run it. Anyone and everyone can attend. Attendees set the agenda for what’s discussed, lead the sessions and workshops that fill the schedule, and create an environment of innovation and productive discussion. *At Barcamp Nairobi 2014* - We will examine the how the right to respect for private life, as a human right be reconciled with the state’s obligation to protect individuals, including safeguarding human rights, online as well as offline - We will discuss privacy and surveillance and how these affect development and businesses’ ability to contribute to economic growth - We will debate if it is possible to ensure Internet end user privacy considering the existing technological capacities for wide-ranging abuse by public as well as private actors - We will share strategies and solutions that Kenyan citizens, corporation and government are using to protect their privacy and security online Please join us this Saturday and come ready to engage! *Co – Convenors info* *ICTA* <http://www.icta.go.ke/> The Information and Communication Technology Authority of Kenya (ICTA), Kenya’s premier collective of technology security aficionados, Africahackon, and Kenya’s leading, high impact collective of women in technology, Akirachix, have partnered as the co-convenors of Barcamp Nairobi 2014. The Information and Communication Technology Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology of the Government of Kenya. The parastatal was established in August 2013. The Authority is tasked with rationalizing and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya ICT functions. The ICT Authority shall enforce ICT standards in Government and enhance the supervision of its electronic communication under the national message, “One Government, One Voice”. The Authority is the lead organisation in developing and implementing the Government of Kenya’s National Cybersecurity Strategy and is working to ensure cyber security is a national priority. Barcamp Nairobi provides a strong platform to promote the Government's commitment to cyber security, to enhance the Government's push to ensure cyber security is a National Priority and to get feedback on the Government's National Cybersecurity Strategy. *Africahackon* <http://www.africahackon.com/> Africahackon is East Africa’s premier technical computer security collective which brings together the individual talents of the best and brightest security professionals in the region, through live presentations, activities and demonstrations. They are experts on a full range of defensive and offensive security topics, are well versed in the theoretical aspect of cyber security and gurus on the practical and tactical angle of the art. *Akirachix* <http://akirachix.com/> Barcamp Nairobi is also about outreach and attracting new people to the possibilities of technology and Akirachix are leaders in this field. In pursuing their vision of, “Nurturing generations of women who use technology to develop innovations and solutions for Africa” they have formed a community of 400 women in tech, run regular classes and boot camps, have reached over 1400 women (most from the informal settlements in Nairobi), creating over 30 jobs in the process. Akirachix do not just talk outreach, they do outreach, very successfully too! -- Daudi Were | daudi(a)were.co.ke Technology + Strategy Too brief? Here's why! http://emailcharter.org

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ICANN to host a talk shop in Nairobi
by Alice Munyua 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

ICANN set to host a panel that doesn't address the issues affecting the region http://www.wanjiku.co.ke/2014/08/icann-to-host-its-regional-talkshop-in-nai…

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A change in strategy way past due for online classifieds in Kenya
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

T he real problem with the local classifieds space is that it is flush with cash from diverse VC outfits *throwing money at a model that has not proved itself to work*…at least not yet and clueless guys at Nation Media Group unsure of how to best leverage their biggest and best assets currently | http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/a-change-in-strategy-way-past-due-for-…

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Quality or Quantity: what should be our national technology metric?
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

The market says that there is a skills gap as we slowly try to transition to a knowledge first economy that places a premium on technical skills to serve the data driven marketplace. There is no one currently with their finger on the pulse on the exact need since no hard data has been collected on the same. The government on the other side of the spectrum has committed Ksh. 2.5 billion towards the construction of at least sixty technical institutes and has been running the flagship Uwezo Fund targeted at youth, women and persons with disability capitalized at Ksh. 6 billion and about 5.35 billion approved for disbursement for the current financial year. Is this a case of wrong KPI's? | More here - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/quality-quantity-national-technology-m…

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Fwd: SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - REF: ICTA/SPS/07/2014
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

Dear All Below is an application for a lady in UK and desires to come back to Kenya and work in the ICT World home. Anybody with an opening could let her know. The application in the letter passed but her details remain the same Jan --- On Mon, 8/25/14, Jane Muthiga <elimudm(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Jane Muthiga <elimudm(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - REF: ICTA/SPS/07/2014 > To: nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com > Date: Monday, August 25, 2014, 12:29 PM > > > ---------- Forwarded > message ---------- > From: Serah > Lister <swlister(a)hotmail.co.uk> > > Date: Sat, Aug 23, 2014 at 6:11 PM > Subject: SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - REF: > ICTA/SPS/07/2014 > To: ICT HR <recruitment(a)ict.go.ke> > > > > > > > > To: THE Ag CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ICT > AUTHORITY > Dear Sir, > Re: Senior Procurement Specialist - REF: > ICTA/SPS/07/2014 > > > I am writing to you in relation to the above role > in the off-chance that the position may still be open. I > realise from the Careers Board on the ICT Authority website > that the role may already have been filled as the > application submission date has passed however, I would > kindly request that you consider my application either for > this role or another similar that you many have in the > authority. > > I have attached a copy of my CV but do please > find below a brief outline of my experience in the field of > procurement and strategic sourcing. I have achieved BA > (Hons) Business Studies, MCIPS and PRINCE2 qualifications > with 12 years international experience working with top UK > companies in the telecoms industry and financial services. > I have worked with C level executives in a strategic > capacity covering the following: > Organisation > strategic planning - early engagement during budget > allocation and follow through to delivery working with > business owners to reduce cost, optimise requirements, bring > value add and quality from the allocated budget. > Stakeholder management - > managing and influencing both internal and external > stakeholders at different levels within the > organisation.Draft policies and procedures, put > controls in place, implement and police them to ensure the > organisation is getting value from each > contract. > Manage procurement spend > across different categories - ICT, Marketing, Professional > Services, Product Development to name a > few.Global > working experience with international corporations and > internal business clients in Europe, U.S.A, Africa, Asia, > South America. > Managing tenders from > inception to delivery including strategic planning, writing > TOR, RFP process, negotiation, contract award and > implementation.Advanced IT skills in MS Office > applications, generally IT savvy in many aspects of todays > IT in a business environment. > > Above is a short summary of my experience > however, I would relish the opportunity to not only give you > more substance to the above but to also understand your > mandate from KTCIP and propose how I can best support you > deliver beyond what is expected. > > I am Kenyan citizen and would therefore not need > a work permit. > I kindly look forward to your consideration and > acknowledgement of my application. > Regards > Serah > > ____________________________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > > Serah > Lister > > >

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