November 2015 - KICTANet

Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 102, Issue 18
by Nanjira Sambuli 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Have been trying to get the CA to point me to the right persons to engage on Zero-Rating and Net Neutrality considerations to no success. Therefore, I suggest putting together a brief on the subject matter, and the problem with "free Internet" as posited, for theirs and the public's information. Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone. > On 18 Nov 2015, at 09:42, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Coming Soon: Free Internet to Rural Areas (There is never > a free ride) (Ali Hussein) > 2. Re: Coming Soon: Free Internet to Rural Areas (There is never > a free ride) (Ali Hussein) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:29:16 +0300 > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > To: James Kagwe <kagwejg(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Coming Soon: Free Internet to Rural Areas > (There is never a free ride) > Message-ID: <022298EF-15BD-4D91-8800-B4795ECF1F6B(a)hussein.me.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > James > > The bigger issue is why aren't the rural areas connected? This is where most economic activity happens. We keep on deluding ourselves that most economic activities happen in the cities. > > The other issue is that there really is nothing free in this world. Facebook needs eyeballs to drive their business model. And that model is primarily advertising. How do we encourage local content of all that is available on the 'free internet' is Facebook driven content? > > More importantly what happens to the Ma3Racers of the world if the market is skewed against them because they don't have the war chest of Facebook to enter into deals with telcos to offer zero-rated services? > > This Net Neutrality issue needs to be addressed by all stakeholders exhaustively otherwise the perception that the Regulator and Policy Makers either:- > > 1. Don't care about this issue > 2. Or have no clue about what it is > > will continue to persist. And I will continue to be the Mad Man in the village. :-) > > Ali Hussein > Principal > Hussein & Associates > +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > Skype: abu-jomo > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > Blog: www.alyhussein.com > > "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi > > Sent from my iPad > >> On 18 Nov 2015, at 8:52 AM, James Kagwe <kagwejg(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Looking at it from the other side of the fence, the truth is that Internet service providers in Kenya including the Telcos have maintained the price of internet quite high even for the middle class living in urban areas. Most of us can only enjoy reliable internet in the office only. This is even after Kenya connected to at least 4 undersea cables. >> >> Given the prevailing circumstances there's no hope for reliable and affordable Internet to the rurals in the near future. This is with the benefits of Internet as demonstrated by research not withstanding. I don't see anything wrong with what they're doing. In any case we in Nairobi and other urban areas will continue paying the unreasonable costs as we have been doing in the past. >> >> James >> >>> On Nov 18, 2015 8:16 AM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> Listers >>> >>> I'm really concerned about the continued silence of the Regulator regarding Zero-Rating of certain services bundled by telcos in this country in partnership with the big boys and girls of the Internet. Are we not clear how this continued silence and tacit approval of this practice that had basically been outlawed in their home countries is going to impact our nascent Internet economy? >>> >>> http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Free-Internet-to-rural-areas/-/996/2960730… >>> >>> We deserve some action from the Communication Authority. >>> >>> Ali Hussein >>> Principal >>> Hussein & Associates >>> +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 >>> >>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>> Skype: abu-jomo >>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >>> >>> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/kagwejg%40gmail.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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Fwd: Call for Evaluation Consultant: ICT4Democracy in East Africa Network
by Grace Githaiga 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

ListersThis might be of interest to some of you. Please note the tight deadline. RgdsGrace From: Ashnah Kalemera <ashnah(a)cipesa.org> Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2015 Subject: Call for Evaluation Consultant: ICT4Democracy in East Africa Network To: ict4dem <ict4dem(a)googlegroups.com> Dear All, Please note the call below and share widely within your networks. Thanks. The Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) is seeking an evaluation consultant to establish the achievements, outcome and challenges registered by the ICT4Democracy in East Africa Network during the period November 2013 – October 2015. The evaluation will assess the appropriateness, effectiveness and outcomes of the network in relation to the program objectives.Closing date for applications: 17:00 hours East African Time (EAT) on Thursday November 19, 2015Further details on the scope, eligibility and how to apply are available here.Regards,Ashnah -- Ashnah Kalemera Programmes Associate Mobile: +256 (0) 773 325 435|Office: +256 (0) 414 289 502 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) Plot 156-158 Mutesa II Road, Ntinda | Kampala, Uganda www.cipesa.org | @cipesaug | www.facebook.com/cipesaug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ICT for Democracy in East Africa" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ICT4Dem+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Lillian Nalwoga Mobile: +256 (0) 712 204 335|Office: +256 (0) 414 289 502 Twitter: @lilna ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) Plot 156-158 Mutesa II Road, Ntinda | Kampala, Uganda www.cipesa.org | @cipesaug | www.facebook.com/cipesaug _______________________________________________ Apc.africa mailing list Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/apc.africa To unsubscribe, email apc.africa-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.org

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Fw: TESPOK demands involvement in Communication Act 1998 amendments
by Walubengo J 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

mmmh, I have been holding the misplaced position that these ammendments had been quietly retired after the Ministry & Regulator publicly and loudly distanced themselves from the same. But then again, this is Kenya. The land of freedom and opportunities. Anyone has a right to propose amendments. #BringItOn :-) walu. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: CIO East Africa Insider <newsletter(a)cio.co.ke> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 10:57 AM Subject: TESPOK demands involvement in Communication Act 1998 amendments | | | | Subscribe to CIO East Africa Magazine Subscribe | | | | | | | | Featured News View More | | | TESPOK demands involvement in Communication Act 1998 amendments Information Technology lobby group Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) has expressed concern of not having being involved in the amendments of the Kenya Information Communications Act,1998 (No2 of 1998) on telecoms dominance by the parliamentarians on Tuesday 10th November 2015. read more > | | | #CloudDayKE: Why cloud adoption is critical for SMEs in emerging markets Cloud technology is a game-changing advancement we have all heard of or are even using it by now.Companies Oracle quickly adopted this and started offering their cloud-based product variants. Cloud technology is not a passing cloud and is here to stay. read more > | | | CEOs should drive business transformation Oracle Kenya today held its annual Cloud Day event at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. This event attracted customers; partners, stakeholders and government officials from various industries to discuss how Cloud is transforming business today. read more > | | | Western Union CEO to unveil new digital products for Africa Western Union's CEO Hikmet Ersek is this expected to unveil his organisation's new digital solutions as they mark the 20th anniversary of Western Union services on the Continent. read more > | | | KoTDA seeks investors for Phase 1 development of Konza City Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has invited investors to take up space in the first phase of the Konza Techno City. The initial development dubbed “phase 1” has been sub-divided into various parcels of land. read more > | | | Ericsson, Cisco in partnership to generate sales and synergies Ericsson has announced a next-generation strategic partnership with Cisco to create the networks of the future. read more > | | | Microsoft's new online toolkit to help entrepreneurs build their brands Launched as part of the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative, the SME (small and medium enterprises) Public Relations (PR) & Communications toolkit is built to serve as a one-stop resource for entrepreneurs across the African continent and other emerging markets to get started in building an effective, impactful, measurable and repeatable communications strategy. read more > | | Best Analysis & Opinions View More | | | Why we need behavior-centric detection and response According to the Verizon 2015 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), 60 percent of the time, attackers were able to compromise an organization within minutes. Meanwhile, in more than 75 percent of the cases, the average time to discover breaches was measured in days. These findings indicate a growing “detection deficit” between attackers and defenders. Verizon sees this as one of the primary challenges to the security industry today and going forward. read more > | | | Are wearables dead? This report says consumer interest is declining fast A report released today shows that consumer demand for wearables in the U.S. has declined steeply and steadily since the 2014 holiday shopping season, and is now lower than it was at the beginning of last year. read more > | | | | | | | | | | | | Latest Blog How retailers can protect themselves from data breaches | Retailers have much to consider when running their business, allocating capital towards operational expenses is usually at the top of their list, but emphasis should also be placed on developing and implementing a safety and security plan that will help protect the businesses valuable information and assets, or that of their clients.read more > | Why Africa's technology boom may change our image of justice | Africa has been said to be leapfrogging when it comes to mobile technology. Instead of following the paths that the West took, the continent jumped several steps and now leads the world in certain aspects of mobile technology, such as Kenya's use of M-Pesa. read more > | More Blogs | | CIO Monthly Events More Events | | Connect with us | | | | | | | | If you received this email from a friend and would like to subscribe to this or other CIO/East Africa e-newsletters, click here. Unsubscribe Click the unsubscribe link above to be removed from our email program | |

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] FYI - Kathy Brown's IGF2015 reflections and call for signatories on WSIS+10 joint statement
by Barrack Otieno 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan York <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:47:53 +0000 Subject: [Internet Policy] FYI - Kathy Brown's IGF2015 reflections and call for signatories on WSIS+10 joint statement To: Internet Policy External <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Internetpolicy subscribers, FYI, Kathy Brown published yesterday a blog post with her reflections on IGF 2015: Looking Beyond IGF 2015 to WSIS+10 https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/11/looking-beyond-i… In that post she asked people to join with the now close to 100 organizations and individuals who have signed on to a joint statement to the UN General Assembly about the upcoming WSIS+10 review: https://www.openwsis2015.org/joint-statement-on-wsis10/ Thank you to the many of you have signed the statement after I sent the notice around over the weekend. It is definitely open to more signatories from both organizations and individuals. Any assistance with spreading the word about the statement is definitely welcome. Thank you, Dan -- Dan York Senior Content Strategist, Internet Society york(a)isoc.org<mailto:[email protected]> +1-802-735-1624 Jabber: york(a)jabber.isoc.org<mailto:[email protected]> Skype: danyork http://twitter.com/danyork http://www.internetsociety.org/<http://www.internetsociety.org/deploy360/> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Register for the Africa Domain Name System Forum 2016
by Barrack Otieno 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Dear Listers, Registration for the Africa Domain Name System Forum 2016 is now open. The meeting will be held as from 4th to 6th March 2016 in Marrakech, Morroco. To register and receive more information on the meeting kindly visit the following page www.aftld.org/afdnsforum2016 Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 Skype: barrack.otieno www.aftld.org

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] IGF Daily: Navigating the 10th IGF
by Barrack Otieno 14 Nov '15

14 Nov '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Stephanie Borg Psaila <stephaniep(a)diplomacy.edu> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:28:50 +0100 Subject: [Internet Policy] IGF Daily: Navigating the 10th IGF To: internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org Dear Colleagues, I would like to share with you the third issue of the <http://digitalwatch.giplatform.org/events/igf-brazil-2015#IGFDaily>*IGF Daily <http://digitalwatch.giplatform.org/events/igf-brazil-2015#IGFDaily>, *a daily newsletter prepared by DiploFoundation and Internet Society ambassadors, covering the day's updates from IGF 2015. Issue #3 includes: a commentary on outcomes of the IGF and the extension of the IGF mandate; reports from sessions; updates from the Prefix Monitor and social media analysis; and a new IGF Selfie (who's the mystery photographer this time?). In case you missed the first two issues, you can read them here: Issue 1 <http://digitalwatch.giplatform.org/sites/default/files/IGFBrasilDailyNo1WEB…> and Issue 2 <http://digitalwatch.giplatform.org/sites/default/files/IGFBrasilDailyNo2WEB…> . More updates from IGF 2015 are also available on our dedicated page, dw.giplatform.org/igf Best, Stephanie -- Dr Stephanie Borg Psaila DiploFoundation www.diplomacy.edu -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: INVITATION TO ATTEND AND EXHIBIT AT THE INDO-AFRICA ICT EXPO AND SUMMIT 2015
by Phyllis Nyambura 14 Nov '15

14 Nov '15

Listers, Kenya Ministry of ICT, ICT Authority and Government of India are holding a joint ICT Expo and Summit on *28th and 29th September, 2015 at KICC, Nairobi.* Already more than 100 ICT Indian Companies have confirmed attendance and will also be showcasing their products in software and hardware. Indian ICT Minister is expected at the event. Kenyan companies are invited to participate either by committing to exhibit or by attending the thought leadership forum between the two countries. East African delegates from the 5 countries are also expected to be in attendance. See below bulletin for more information or get in touch with me for specific info. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> Conference Program <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> About <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> Sponsorship <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> Floor Layout Plan <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> Exhibitor Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> ICT Authority is pleased to invite you to attend and exhibit at the Indo-Africa ICT Expo and Summit to be held on *September 28th-29th 2015 at the Kenyatta International Conference Center, Nairobi.* Businesses are also invited to exhibit <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> at a *discounted cost of USD 1,200 per stall*. To exhibit send request to indo-africaictexpo(a)nasscom.in .The event will serve to reiterate the relationship and commitment between India and African countries in trade. To attend REGISTER HERE <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> . Please note deadline for registration is *21st September 2015*. The event is a collaboration between the Kenya Ministry of ICT <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> , ICT Authority <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…>, Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council of India <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…>, High Commission of India and NASSCOM India <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> ICT industry body. India is now emerging as a prominent trade partner for Africa and we share similarities in our desire to grow the market. IT and Telecom are now forming the backbone for the growth of countries in Africa which has become one of the fastest growing markets worldwide in ICT adoption and communication technology. Countries in East Africa are now known for their rapidly expanding internet base and broadband connectivity, fast track mobility market and plethora of e-Governance and citizen-centric projects. The Indo-Africa Summit will explore areas of collaboration between the two trading partners. The event will bring together over 200 companies from India and Africa for the conference and exhibition and attract over 2000 visitors for the exhibition. The event will encapsulate strategies and learning's in ICT which have the potential of unlocking huge demand of ICT services across multiple countries. The conference will be a place to network, meet and shape the future. VIEW HERE <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> list of companies exhibiting from India. For more details visit the event website HERE <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yTtnjJvzidpyjwX1uT2k9yp5WHbXPjPxkDvJaIrDAHvr…> or contact Lucy Mbuvi on Tel +254 772 905 758 or email lmbuvi(a)ict.go.ke Yours Sincerely, Victor Kyalo, Chief Executive Officer, ICT Authority. Copyright © 2015. All Rights Reserved. Forward this email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=s7ex7gdab&m=1102964298642&ea=…> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001mFz_c9JBoXlpZNlJITPO0w%3D%3…> This email was sent to pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke by communications(a)ict.go.ke | Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001mFz_c9JBoXlpZNlJITPO0w%3D%3…> | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001mFz_c9JBoXlpZNlJITPO0w%3D%3…>™ | About our service provider <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp>. <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=PT_MINSQ> ICT Authority | Telposta Towers, 12th Floor | Kenyatta Ave | P.O. 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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] IGF 2015 daily news : day 1
by Barrack Otieno 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Listers, FYI. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mamadou LO <alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:31:35 +0000 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] IGF 2015 daily news : day 1 To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net>, "fellowships-alumni(a)icann.org" <fellowships-alumni(a)icann.org>, "outreach_com_2015(a)intgovforum.org" <outreach_com_2015(a)intgovforum.org> Subject: IGF Daily #1: Navigating the Internet Governance Forum meeting From: gip(a)diplomacy.edu To: alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:10:42 +0000 IGF Daily #1: Navigating the Internet Governance Forum meeting Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear Colleagues, The first issue of the IGF Daily is out! Issue #1 includes report excerpts from the ISOC Annual Event and High-level Leaders Meeting, data-mining and linguistic analysis, a special interview with Diplo director Dr Jovan Kurbalija, a horoscope on the future of the IGF, and more. Download your digital copy. The IGF Daily complements the live updates on GIP Digital Watch. Bookmark the page for the latest updates, aimed at helping you navigate the 10th Internet Governance Forum meeting taking pla Tomorrow's IGF Daily issue will be packed with reports from workshops and data analysis, and more, so stay tuned for more! The GIP Team Follow us on Twitter | Forward to a friend You're receiving this email because you expressed an interest in Geneva Internet Platform. unsubscribe alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com from this list | update your subscription preferences -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] IGF2015 Update - Day 1 - Kathy's HuffPo article, IGF Daily, Digital Watch, more
by Barrack Otieno 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan York <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:12:14 +0000 Subject: [Internet Policy] IGF2015 Update - Day 1 - Kathy's HuffPo article, IGF Daily, Digital Watch, more To: Internet Policy External <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Internet policy subscribers, There's already been a HUGE amount of activity related to the start of IGF 2015 in Brazil. We've been tracking much of it on our https://www.internetsociety.org/igf2015 landing page and also on https://twitter.com/internetsociety but I'd like to give you all a number of pointers. 1. The Huffington Post published an article by Kathy Brown on "The Internet: An Opportunity for Sustainable Development": http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathy-brown/the-internet-an-opportuni_b_85140… 2. We've published daily posts about what our main activities have been on Day 0 and Day 1: * https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/11/isoc-igf2015-day… * https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/11/isoc-igf2015-day… 3. We have a video available of Kathy's inspiring remarks at the High Level Leaders meeting on Day 0: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/11/video-available-… 4. In our partnership with the Diplo Foundation and the Geneva Internet Platform, there are now "IGF Daily" documents being published in print form onsite and also available via PDF. The Day 1 edition is available here: http://digitalwatch.giplatform.org/events/igf-brazil-2015#IGFDaily 5. We and Diplo also announced a call for curators to participate in the GIP Digital Watch platform and help shape the coverage of various Internet Governance topics on the site. The application process is open to all ISOC members (or you just need to become a member before applying). You can read more and find the application at: http://digitalwatch.giplatform.org/aboutus 6. IETF Chair Jari Arkko and other IETF / IAB leaders are also on the ground in Brazil. Jari put up a short blog post at: http://www.ietf.org/blog/2015/11/internet-governance-forum/ 7. Finally, If you want to follow the WSIS+10 session, and other policy sessions, Samantha Dickinson is in Brazil and doing her awesome level of high-volume live-tweeting at https://twitter.com/sgdickinson There have also been some great comments today from Raul Echeberria in the WSIS+10 session and Jane Coffin's IXP Best Practices session is going well as I write this with some great information. We are planning to publish a news release later today about Kathy's remarks at the IGF 2015 Opening Ceremony - you can watch https://www.internetsociety.org/news for that. We also expect to have some other announcements that we'll be sharing out. Again, please watch our https://www.internetsociety.org/igf2015 and social media accounts for more updates. Enjoy, Dan -- Dan York Senior Content Strategist, Internet Society york(a)isoc.org<mailto:[email protected]> +1-802-735-1624 Jabber: york(a)jabber.isoc.org<mailto:[email protected]> Skype: danyork http://twitter.com/danyork http://www.internetsociety.org/<http://www.internetsociety.org/deploy360/> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Compliance in the Telco Sector - The case of MTN
by Ali Hussein 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

Listers This is an interesting case of a regulator finally swinging into action after a former finance minister was kidnapped and the authorities couldn’t trace the sim cards used in the crime. When Nigeria failed to trace owners of SIM cards used by kidnappers of a prominent politician in September, it was the final straw for the west African country after what it called a string of violations by telecoms firm MTN Group. Africa’s biggest mobile phone company was given a $5.2 billion penalty by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) last month after the South African company failed to cut off users with unregistered SIM cards from its network. Nigeria has been pushing industry players to verify the identity of their subscribers on worries that unregistered SIM cards were being used for criminal activity in a country facing Islamic militant group Boko Haram’s insurgency. Read on:- http://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/companies-and-deals/nigeria-kidnap-case-help… <http://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/companies-and-deals/nigeria-kidnap-case-help…> Thanks & Regards Ali Hussein ali(a)hussein.me.ke +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: Abu-Jomo LinkedIn: http//ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com

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