December 2015 - KICTANet

Re: [kictanet] New Cabinet - Wish List ?
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

Listers, This is indeed good news. We have a lot of hope in Mucheru and Victor Kyalo industry veterans who have indeed worked their way through the trenches. Most importantly we hope to see the return of a multi stakeholder form of engagement in the sector which we have been yearning for in a while. I think as a sector we might need to prepare a wish list for our new leaders and most importantly commit to work with them towards achieving their mandate. The reshuffle is timely still it comes at the end of the year and will allow us to start 2016 on a new slate. Thank you Best Regards On 11/24/15, GG via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > +1 Grace. > > Sending them positive energy! And glad that the two were among the KICTANet > founders. > Rgds. > > --- Original Message --- > > From: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Sent: 24 November 2015 22:35 > To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > Cc: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] New Cabinet > > One of the issues (I think issue no.3) in the President's speech was > accessibility of leaders to wananchi. With Joe and Kyalo I think we shall > have better ears. > > Congratulations! > > May they pass the vetting. > > Regards, > On 24 Nov 2015 21:29, "Evans Ikua via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> @Ngigi you are right. But in the current dispensation, a CS is still >> expected to be a technocrat, as opposed to the days of yore when minister >> was politician. So they will both be at home in their respective >> positions. >> Especially Victor as the accounting officer with his many years in >> government. That's the right position. >> >> Evans >> On Nov 24, 2015 9:17 PM, "Waithaka Ngigi" <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> Evans, >>> >>> Joe Mucheru & Victor Kyalo are old hands in. KE ICT. Both have been >>> entrepreneurs and then at some point moved on to various ventures. So we >>> shouldn't go wrong ‎with either. >>> >>> However, what's the better fit? Mucheru at CS, Victor at PS or the other >>> way round? Victor CS, Mucheru PS? >>> >>> Waithaka Ngigi >>> >>> Alliance Technologies >>> www.at.co.ke >>> *From: *Evans Ikua via kictanet >>> *Sent: *Tuesday, November 24, 2015 8:50 PM >>> *To: *Ngigi Waithaka >>> *Reply To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> *Cc: *Evans Ikua >>> *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] New Cabinet >>> >>> Congrats Hon Joe! That's a great choice for the ICT industry. Well out >>> H.E. >>> >>> Ikua >>> On Nov 24, 2015 8:45 PM, "waudo siganga via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Congratulations to Joe Mucheru! >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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/ikua.evans%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. >>>> >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/nmutungu%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. >> > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd:Defamatory Blog Publication by Moses Kuria & Demand For Apology
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 20 Apr '17

20 Apr '17

Dear all, the suit between Muite & Others versus Moses Kuria, which I understand is proceeding to court, should be a very interesting one to watch. Hopefully it shall give some insights on content control vs freedom of expression. See below. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ngunjiri <ngunjiri(a)kikuyusforchange.com> Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:05:07 +0300 Subject: {K4c} Defamatory Blog Publication by Moses Kuria & Demand For Apology To: KC4 <kikuyusforchange(a)googlegroups.com> This will most probably interest some of us, and help all of us be careful about what we write on our blogs. --- Ngunjiri [image: Issa & Co Advocates] Our Ref: M/058/001/L**** **** Tuesday, October 4, 2011**** **** Moses Kuria**** P. O. Box 1838-00200 ‘*Advance copy by email*’**** *NAIROBI***** **** Dear Sir,**** **** *RE: DEFAMATORY PUBLICATION ***** ------------------------------ We have been instructed by our clients, Wambugu Ngunjiri, Paul Muite, Ndung’u Wainaina, Maina Kiai and Hassan Omar.**** **** Our instructions are that you published in your widely read blog the following words of and concerning our clients.**** **** *‘I have said Ocampo has no case. All he has are fake witnesses coached by Hassan Omar, Wambugu Ngunjiri, Paul Muite, Ndungu Wainaina, Njonjo Mue and Maina Kiai.’***** **** Your insinuations are unfounded and baseless and our clients’ professional respective standings, characters and reputations have been severely tarnished by your publication.**** **** Our instructions are to demand a retraction, an apology and an admission of liability on your part for the publication of the defamatory words. This we hereby do. We shall address the issue of the damages payable to our clients upon receipt of your apology and admission.**** **** *NOTE* that if you do not publish an apology and retraction on your blog within the next *Seven (7) Days* of the receipt of this letter we shall proceed to the law for redress at your risk as to costs. **** **** Yours faithfully,**** *ISSA & COMPANY ADVOCATES***** **** **** *MANSUR M. ISSA***** **** cc. Clients**** **** *Issa & Co Advocates* <info(a)issadvocates.co.ke>**** ------------------------------ 5th Floor, City House, Wabera Street P.O. Box *24210 - 00100*, Nairobi, Kenya *ph*: *+ 254 20 340 150 · * *fx*: *+ 254 20 340 151* *em*: *info(a)issadvocates.co.ke · ***** ------------------------------ *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:* This email and any attachments may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. Access by the intended recipient is authorized. Any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting, or any information contained in this email is hereby excluded. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediatelyand do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose or store or copy the information in any medium.**** -- --- Fear makes men act even against their own interests- changing them from men of reason to blubbering fools. -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: GraceMutung'u (Bomu)

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Brazilians Locked out of WhatsApp
by Mose Karanja 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

A Brazilian judge has ordered a 48 hour WhatsApp lockdown. The order claims WhatsApp refused to cooperate with Law Enforcement agencies on data handover. The harshness of the verdict is thus seen as a retaliation to show whois boss. However, there is the Telco Lobby pushing for regulation (that word again) of VOIP (WhatsApp calls) under the claim that Brazilians are no longer using voice calls and yet they are taxed for the spectrum which WhatsApp is not being taxed for since it is not classified as a Telco. You can read more here (in Portuguese): http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2015/12/1719934-justica-determina-bloq… <http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2015/12/1719934-justica-determina-bloq…> or here in English http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/16/brazils-congress-has-shut-down-whatsapp-to… <http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/16/brazils-congress-has-shut-down-whatsapp-to…> An Uber-moment for WhatsApp. --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>

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Invitation to Media Reforms Discussion
by riva＠article19.org 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Dear Colleagues, You are invited to a half-day discussion on media reforms this Thursday, 20th August from 8:30am - 12:30pm. The meeting will seek to: 1. Identify and analyse laws/policies that have been enacted in line with the Fifth Schedule of 2010 Constitution, teasing out their strengths and weaknesses in promoting Freedom of Expression and of the media 2. Identify and analyse laws/policies that have not been changed and hamper freedom of expression and of the media in Kenya 3. Examine existing institutional frameworks pointing out their strengths and weaknesses in promoting Freedom of Expression 4. Examine the impacts of non-media specific laws which effectively limit media freedom 5. Provide sound and effective policy recommendations on undertaking wholesome reforms Please find attached the concept note and confirm your availability with Tracey Ishmael (tracy(a)article19.org) or call +254727862230. Kind Regards, Riva From: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: riva(a)article19.org Cc: "Mose Karanja" <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 6:23:30 AM Subject: [kictanet] Overhauled NetNeutrality Website The Global Net Neutrality Coalition has overhauled its website . Key takeaways: 1. A generally agreed upon definition of Net Neutrality in 17 languages; 2. An interactive map that shows the status of Net Neutrality around the globe; 3. A model policy framework developed by the Dynamic Coalition on Network Neutrality for crafting legislation and regulations; 4. Resources for global advocates fighting for a free and open Internet. The FCC in the US recently created the Open Internet Rule, the EU (28 countries) is almost there with the Digital Single Market and individual countries are busy debating this major issue on the future of Internet. I know some countries in Africa are busy on this too. However, despite there being a host of African partners in the thisisnetneutrality network (including KICTANet), none but two African countries have been featured citing ‘Research Pending’. This also happens with other indices like the Freedom House’s Internet Freedom Index and Amnesty’s. This is one area research institutions in Africa can fill up. Use the website and its resources to push for an open Internet! -- Mose Karanja +254 724 162536 | @Mose_Karanja PGP: 0x1529552F _______________________________________________ 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/riva%40article19.org 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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Cyber Bill
by Josiah Mugambi 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mobile/article/2000186538/new-law-tightens-n… Quite the uproar judging by the comments online.

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Re: [kictanet] Introducing Facebook Africa Public Policy Team to KICTANet
by Mwendwa Kivuva 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Dr. Waudo, your questions are valid, and very well structured. This is what has been asked for some years now. And the idea of asking Facebook to come over is for them to school us too on their view of net neutrality. But find my attempt inline: On Dec 2, 2015 6:48 PM, "waudo siganga" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> wrote: > > Hi Kivuva/Hussein. I need a little more enlightenment: > > 1. Is the "Zero-Rating" issue a debate or has it already been concluded that it is a bad thing? There is a hint that supporting it may leave one in not very good standing.. This has not been agreed upon. We would probably not get an answer to whether it is good or bad. But some countries have determined and outlawed zero rating, some analyze zero rating requests on case by case basis, and other have approved zero rating. > 2. According to Kivuva's well-written article "Zero rating infringes on fundamental human rights by denying users access to the Internet". Are other service providers, including those offering "full" Internet Access at a fee, stopped or hindered from offering their services when some companies offer the zero-rating? Can both forms operate at the same time? This is a great question. And it is probably the main selling point for zero rating. To answer the question, if you have a data package, you can access the Internet outside the zero rated area. I probably like the idea. But what are the root cause for using zero rating? Can we make the Internet affordable? > 3. In Q2 above I have "full" in quotes because in my use of Internet I am yet to come across a truly "neutral Internet" i.e. sometimes I try to access certain websites or services and you are unable as you get a message that you cannot access that site/service from your country, meaning many services providers already practise packet filtering. True. There are many ways in which net neutrality is infringed, and there are different legislation from country to country on those aspects. The one that has affected us more is bandwidth trotting, especially of bit torrent traffic. An ISP advertises unlimited Internet access at $$$, then when you start using more resources than they had anticipated, they tighten your pipe. Bandwidth trotting and protocol blocking was banned by EU in 2014. Mobile carriers used to block access to Skype because it hurts voice, calling, and text-messaging revenue. So part of why we have been calling for a Net Neutrality law in Kenya is to protect the consumer, and also have a stand. Currently, the ISP can do whatever they want. The model to adopt is upto the community. > 4. Hussein gives certain characteristics of a "market" but probably leaves out a very critical one: Choice. The best market is the one where ALL service providers are given the opportunity to offer their services and consumers are left to choose. At the end of the day it is the consumers that decide which companies and services survive and which wilt along the way. Why choose for the consumer beforehand by barring certain services or business models? Be careful before you imprison yourself with your own words :). In the same breath of choice, who decided which websites a consumer should have access to? Why choose for the consumer beforehand? :) Why limit consumer choice? At another level, consumers are not usually very knowledgeable in what they want, or even what is good for a country. I'm ready to bet that if one country allows zero rating, and another country provides reliable affordable broadband, then the one with affordable broadband will experience faster economic growth. This is just an hypothesis. > 5. A couple of years ago the cost and affordability of Internet access was a key ICT public policy issue. We said it was a major impediment to the spread of Internet use. How do we reconcile that with opposition to free (ok "free" as Hussein corrected me) services even if they are only offering a slice of what an open Internet offers. Cost and access are still very relevant especially in our region of the world. That was why the IGF theme was "connecting the next billion." And there are very great suggestions thrown around on how to reduce the cost. Licensing, competition, usf, infrastructure sharing, taxes,...... We are really disadvantaged when it comes to utilising the great benefits of the Internet. Now what happens when we shrink that space more? > > On a lighter note these days I am very happy with Facebook especially the Groups, as I get to know what is going on in the village. But I have been accessing them using a paid service perhaps I can save a few shillings if I got to know how to connect for free. And Facebook likes these case studies. I heard them happily say how they are helping women chamas organise themselves, and also organise civil activism to foster democracy in places like Myanmar. Well, I want that too :-) > > I know Kivuva and Hussein have had extensive opportunity to study this area of Zero-Rating and also to listen o experts so I apologize in advance if my questions do not sound sophisticated. > > Kind Regards, > Waudo > > On Wed, Dec 2, 2015, at 05:07 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva wrote: >> >> We are having the most vibrant debate on Net Neutrality on the list in a long while. Thanks for all contributors, and GG for initiating this timely discussion. It's exciting to see many people interested with the zero rating debate. I'm sure Ebele and Akua from Facebook are fascinated by the dynamism of this group. Thank you Ebele and Akua for graciously joining this debate. >> >> I'll keep my opinions to myself and only ask questions. >> >> >> >> 1. Does Facebook support Net Neutrality? >> >> 2. Does Facebook's zero rating contravene net neutrality principle? >> >> 3. Will Facebook take "zero rated services" to areas without any connectivity infrastructure? >> >> 4. Will Facebook zero rated services reach all the people, even those with feature phones? Does fb have non app based Free basics?. What percentage of your target market has access to smart phones? >> >> 5. Which network operators does Facebook work with? Are all ISPs welcomed to the party? >> >> 6. Will free basics help reduce the cost of internet access? >> >> 7. Does Facebook pay ISPs to offer the "walled garden" to end users? >> >> 8. Why is Facebook running campaigns for "free basics" in a way to suggest that it is giving free access to the internet? Is FB and a few vanilla websites the Internet? >> >> 9. Facebook is considered affluent. Would it consider providing free internet to everyone? >> >> 10. Is free basics bridging the digital divide or creating confusion of those who cannot differentiate between Facebook and the Internet? Is Facebook keen that users from the developing world have access to the whole wealth of knowledge and information that the Internet provides? >> >> >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Mwendwa Kivuva

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Online Violence Against Women
by Ebele Okobi 10 Jan '16

10 Jan '16

Dear All- Facebook is hosting a roundtable to discuss the issue of online violence against women and our platforms, in Nairobi, likely in February. This is mostly about learning from key women’s rights orgs and others with a clear view on the scope of the issue and with ideas for how to address it. We’ll also talk about some of the things we are doing already, with the view to learning how to do better. It will be hosted in Nairobi, but it’s meant to be a regional conversation, so we plan to fly in important voices from across sub-Saharan Africa. We’d be grateful for recommendations on excellent people to include. We want to keep it small enough to have a meaningful conversation, so we are thinking about 30 people total. Recommendations? You can reply on this list, or directly to Akua, who is cc’ed. Best, Ebele [Description: Description: Description: cid:image001.png@01C8F888.8FCCE630] Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 2 Stephen St | London | W1T 1AN ebeleokobi(a)fb.com

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Stanford <-> Silicon Valley, ???? <-> Konza City
by Waithaka Ngigi 30 Dec '15

30 Dec '15

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Is Facebook DDoSing the Indian Telco Regulator?
by Nanjira Sambuli 30 Dec '15

30 Dec '15

DDoSing a regulator: A how-to manual from Facebook’s Free Basics - TOI Blogs Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone.

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Regulatory Perspectives on Net Neutrality
by Nanjira Sambuli 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

For those keen on pursuing the option of presenting a position to the CA. http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/regulatory-perspectives-on-ne… Regards, Nanjira Sambuli

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George Hotz the first person to hack the iPhone built a self-driving car in his garage
by Mbugua Njihia 27 Dec '15

27 Dec '15

George Francis Hotz (born October 2, 1989), alias geohot, is an American hacker known for unlocking the iPhone, allowing the phone to be used with other wireless carriers, contrary to AT&T’s and Apple’s intentions.He developed the limera1n jailbreak tool and bootrom exploit for iOS. He is also noted for his technical efforts and publicity with reverse engineering the PlayStation 3 video game console, and for subsequently being sued by and settling with Sony. He is now working on his vehicle automation machine learning company comma.ai [Video] http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/meet-the-26-year-old-hacker-who-built-… ᐧ

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Kenya to Rally AU for E-Commerce Policy [feedly]
by Nanjira Sambuli 25 Dec '15

25 Dec '15

Thoughts? ---- Kenya to Rally AU for E-Commerce Policy // AllAfrica News: Kenya [The Star] Kenya and Ghana will next month present a proposal to the African Union's heads of state summit seeking debate and adoption of a proposed pan-african electronic trading framework. ---- Shared via my feedly reader Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone.

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Re: [kictanet] Day3 of 3:-Re: #First100Days #ICTWishList
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

Marry Christmas I would wish to send my Christmas gretingd to all of you then contribite to the wish list.I would want the CS to enable access to basic education through ICT and Media to children in Northern Kenya. Elimu TV would be a key partner in this area. Jane Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Dec 24, 2015 at 12:05 PM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Listers, Walu, thanks for bringing this up and CS for welcoming it. My Wish list request: Use and leverage technology to address Kenya's ticking time bomb of youth unemployment. I know we are all excited to see CS Mucheru and his team steering our country's economic growth and transformation using ICT. We can ask and also offer support to the CS. My company OPENWORLD LTD is willing to invest KES 120 Million into this project. NB: Roughly 70 percent of the Kenyan working age youth - almost 10 million people - are unemployed, although a surprising number are very well educated and possess the kinds of skills a healthy economy. Indeed, the key self taught skill for these working age youth are ICT via mobile. Joblessness among all people of working age is a serious problem in Kenya, but among young people, it is a catastrophe. Best, Muthoni On Dec 24, 2015 9:15 AM, "Walubengo J via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Listers, Thnx all for your valuable inputs yesterday. Both on list and @ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WG3JvLkOETkzd1y74Ue0-D5NtfqavYrkOf7jOKQ… Well received. Floor is open on our last day. I think I will extend it through midnite (for those not attending Midnite Christmas Mass/Service/Hangout :-) So drop your ideas. My last one is: * Whatever happened to the BPO dream? Since the foreign companies were not flocking in en mass as planned, I thought Government was to 'outsource' part of its services as a way of maturing/jumpstarting the local BPO market. Could this be the time to do this? walu. _______________________________________________ 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/dmuthoni%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. _______________________________________________ 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/nnfeischools%40yahoo.… 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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Why Kenya’s Central Bank Notice on Bitcoin was Misinformed
by Sidney Ochieng 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

Why Kenya’s Central Bank Notice on Bitcoin was Misinformed http://bankelele.co.ke/2015/12/why-kenyas-central-bank-notice-on-bitcoin-wa… Regards, Sidney Touched not typed

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Facebook Spam Tricks The Internet Into Supporting Company's AOL-ification Of Developing Nations | Techdirt
by Sidney Ochieng 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

*sigh* https://www.techdirt.com/blog/netneutrality/articles/20151222/05280233154/f… Regards, Sidney Touched not typed

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 103, Issue 153
by Kiiru Njiiri 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Hi walu,would like to see increased internet connectivity in schools and provision of computing resources. Empowerment of the ecommerce sector through tax incentives. On Tuesday, December 22, 2015, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;> > > 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 <javascript:;> > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;> > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: #First100Days #ICTWishList (Liz Orembo) > 2. Re: #First100Days #ICTWishList (karanjajf(a)gmail.com <javascript:;>) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:54:28 +0300 > From: Liz Orembo <lizorembo(a)gmail.com <javascript:;>> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > <javascript:;>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] #First100Days #ICTWishList > Message-ID: > <CAHHjpeNTTD= > A1dGHzKSP3BMa6GAvT6MbHOhcvvc0uSShMUoGdA(a)mail.gmail.com <javascript:;>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Walu, > > I would like to see increased household internet connectivity especially in > Nairobi's environs like kajiado & Machakos counties, more affordable mobile > internet and deliberate efforts to bring more women online. > > Walu, > Can't seem to add to the google doc, don't have the permissions. > > I'd like to see some direction on the Net Neutrality question. > > Regards, > Sidney > > Touched not typed > On 22 Dec 2015 18:01, "Walubengo J via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;>> wrote: > > > @Wakaba, > > > > Noted. > > > > Meanwhile, a few of you have privately emailed me their wishlist - plse > > hit REPLY to ALL so that other Listers can also benefit from your > Wishlist. > > > > > > We want to transparently 'crowd-source' the ideas. > > > > best regards and keep them coming since we close this just day after > > tomorrow on Thrs 24th Dec. > > > > walu. > > NB: You could also use the google docs approach below: > > > > > https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WG3JvLkOETkzd1y74Ue0-D5NtfqavYrkOf7jOKQ… > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Peter Wakaba <peterwakaba(a)gmail.com <javascript:;>> > > *To:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > <javascript:;>>; > > Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com <javascript:;>> > > *Sent:* Tuesday, December 22, 2015 11:06 AM > > *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] #First100Days #ICTWishList > > > > Walu, > > For me its painful to see the differences in access to data between Nrb > > and the counties. The posta internet cyber cafes were the best thing in > the > > late 90's. Maybe this can be resuscitated so as to being 'affordable' > > internet to the masses. > > On 22 Dec 2015 09:35, "Walubengo J via kictanet" < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;>> wrote: > > > > I just read what the new CS plans to do @ > > New Information CS pledges to ensure good relations between > > < > http://www.nation.co.ke/news/new-Information-CS-Mucheru/-/1056/3005760/-/gl… > > > > > > > > [image: image] > > < > http://www.nation.co.ke/news/new-Information-CS-Mucheru/-/1056/3005760/-/gl… > > > > > > > > > > > > > > New Information CS pledges to ensure good relations betw... > > < > http://www.nation.co.ke/news/new-Information-CS-Mucheru/-/1056/3005760/-/gl… > > > > Mr Mucheru also pledged to expand the digital space in the provision of > > government services. > > View on www.nation.co.ke > > < > http://www.nation.co.ke/news/new-Information-CS-Mucheru/-/1056/3005760/-/gl… > > > > Preview by Yahoo > > > > > > Then I thought...maybe we should add on his inbox a few of our own > > ideas/ICT wishlist. Something for them (Victor+Itemere) to do in the > first > > 100days. After that it is often impossible to make an impact. > > > > Here's my wishlist > > > > 1. Use technology to get rid of the legendary Nairobi Jam > > 2. Get ICTs to Counties i.e. Kenya is NOT Nairobi and Nairobi is NOT > Kenya > > :-) > > 3. Return the Subsidized Laptop program for University Students (Wezesha > > program) > > 4. Resolve the contentious Safaricom 'Dominance' Question. > > 5. ? > > 6. ? > > > > > > Plse add your ideas before logging off for Xmas this thrsday. > > > > regards. > > > > walu. > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;> > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/peterwakaba%40gmail.c… > > > > 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 <javascript:;> > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/sidney.ochieng%40gmai… > > > > 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 <javascript:;> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/lizorembo%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: Role at GSMA Connected Women
by Alice Munyua 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

This might be of interest to some colleagues http://jobs.gsma.com/vacancies/473/market_engagement_manager/nairobi/?Job+D… Very best Alice

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] New budget restriction on IANA transfer
by Barrack Otieno 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard Hill <rhill(a)hill-a.ch> Date: Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 1:20 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] New budget restriction on IANA transfer To: internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org Here is a blogpost by Theresa Swinehart of ICANN on their expectations on the timelines. https://www.icann.org/news/blog/iana-stewardship-transition-year-end It includes the following "... the U.S. Congress just passed a 2,009-page Omnibus spending bill that limits NTIA's ability to use funds to relinquish the IANA functions contract before 30 September 2016 (the final day of the current contract term), and we need to remain aware of this, but not let it derail or drive our process." I suppose that the provision in question is the same as the one for 2015, but with the year updated to 2016. Apparently the following was included in the bill: "1. SEC. 539. (a) None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to relinquish the responsibility of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, during fiscal year 2016, with respect to Internet domain name system functions, including responsibility with respect to the authoritative root zone file and the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions." Here is a commentary on the topic: http://www.circleid.com/posts/20151216_fy16_approp_act_extends_iana_transit… Best, Richard _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/<div id="DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><table style="border-top: 1px solid #aaabb6; margin-top: 10px;"> <tr> <td style="width: 105px; padding-top: 15px;"> <a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…" target="_blank"><img src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/logo-avast-v1.png" style="width: 90px; height:33px;"/></a> </td> <td style="width: 470px; padding-top: 20px; color: #41424e; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. <br /><a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…" target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com</a> </td> </tr> </table><a href="#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"></a></div>

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#First100Days #ICTWishList
by Nanjira Sambuli 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Why don't you create an Etherpad/Google Doc, where folk can populate said wish list, even for future reference? Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPad. > On 22 Dec 2015, at 11:13, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > #First100Days #ICTWishList

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] UN Chief Executives' statement regarding ICTs, WSIS, and the SDGs
by Barrack Otieno 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Listers, This might be usefull. Thank you ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Nick Ashton-Hart" <nashton(a)consensus.pro> Date: Dec 21, 2015 11:42 AM Subject: [Internet Policy] UN Chief Executives' statement regarding ICTs, WSIS, and the SDGs To: "Internet Policy External" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: Dear All, For those of you who have not seen it the UN CEB (the chief executives of all the UN system agencies, led by the UN Secretary-General) made a statement about ICTs for development and the links between WSIS and the global goals (SDGs). As I think most of us know, fully integrating ICTs into mainstream development is an ongoing challenge in the development system so this is a welcome statement. It also confirms that UNGIS will remain the operational focal point for UN system work in these regards. Find it here: http://www.ungis.org/Portals/0/documents/general/UNGIS_CEB_STATEMENT.pdf --- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Landline: +41 22 534 99 45 Mobile: +41 79 595 5468 Silent Phone/USA DID: nashton / +1 971-544-8395 email: nashton(a)consensus.pro FaceTime/iMessage: nashtonhart(a)mac.com Jabber: nashton(a)jit.si PGP: 6995293D Fingerprint: 9794 3DC C 8F 27 9 BF8 3105 298 1 96 FA F 538 6995 293 D Skype: nashtonhart Twitter: @nashtonhart <https://twitter.com/nashtonhart>[image: View Nick Ashton-Hart's profile on LinkedIn] <https://ch.linkedin.com/pub/nick-ashton-hart/0/106/72> *Click here <http://evaunt.me/vEbDF/NickAshton-Hart1> to put all my details in your Address Book* “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” - Plato _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu.

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Re: [kictanet] Online Violence Against Women
by henry＠article19.org 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Dear Ebele, ARTICLE 19 has been part of the development of the Africa Internet Declaration. We are also working on a detailed policy brief on Online violence against women and girls. We therefore will be happy to attend the meeting. Regards Henry From: "Racheal Nakitare via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: henry(a)article19.org Cc: "Racheal Nakitare" <rachealnakitare(a)yahoo.co.uk> Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2015 12:52:01 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Online Violence Against Women Dear Ebele, There could not be better timing for your proposed activities. The International Association of Women in Radio and Television have been involved in two studies that might be of interest to you. The link to the latest research is here; http://webfoundation.org/about/research/womens-rights-online-2015/ I have also attached a report from an earlier study carried out by IAWRT and APC for you perusal. We will be happy to participate Regards Racheal. On Sunday, 20 December 2015, 0:27, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Hi Ebele, To be honest I do not know the real person behind this blog but what is shared would be a great contribution. I saw Zawadi Nyong'o contribute as well. See the post here: Rise Above…the Rogue and Wrong https://digitalubuntu.wordpress.com/2015/11/29/rise-above-the-rogue-wrong/ On Dec 17, 2015 9:19 PM, "Ebele Okobi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Dear All- Facebook is hosting a roundtable to discuss the issue of online violence against women and our platforms, in Nairobi, likely in February. This is mostly about learning from key women’s rights orgs and others with a clear view on the scope of the issue and with ideas for how to address it. We’ll also talk about some of the things we are doing already, with the view to learning how to do better. It will be hosted in Nairobi, but it’s meant to be a regional conversation, so we plan to fly in important voices from across sub-Saharan Africa. We’d be grateful for recommendations on excellent people to include. We want to keep it small enough to have a meaningful conversation, so we are thinking about 30 people total. Recommendations? You can reply on this list, or directly to Akua, who is cc’ed. Best, Ebele Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 2 Stephen St | London | W1T 1AN ebeleokobi(a)fb.com _______________________________________________ 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/dmuthoni%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. _______________________________________________ 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/rachealnakitare%40yah… 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/henry%40article19.org 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: [AfrICANN-discuss] ASO AC EXTENDS NOMINATION PERIOD FOR SEAT 10 ON THE ICANN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
by Barrack Otieno 20 Dec '15

20 Dec '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 5:54 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] ASO AC EXTENDS NOMINATION PERIOD FOR SEAT 10 ON THE ICANN BOARD OF DIRECTORS To: africann(a)afrinic.net Cc: General discussion of AFRINIC <community-discuss(a)afrinic.net> Any taker from this region? The ASO AC has announced today it has extended its deadline for the nomination period for the selection of seat 10 on the ICANN Board of Directors. Nominations will close now on Thursday January 7th 2015 at 23:59 UTC https://aso.icann.org/aso-ac-extends-nomination-period-for-seat-10-on-the-i… Regards _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/<div id="DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><table style="border-top: 1px solid #aaabb6; margin-top: 10px;"> <tr> <td style="width: 105px; padding-top: 15px;"> <a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…" target="_blank"><img src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/logo-avast-v1.png" style="width: 90px; height:33px;"/></a> </td> <td style="width: 470px; padding-top: 20px; color: #41424e; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. <br /><a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…" target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com</a> </td> </tr> </table><a href="#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"></a></div>

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CORRECTION - PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ON THE KENYA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS
by Alwala, Rachel 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

Dear Listers, I made a posting yesterday on the above and realised some errors on the email address given for submission of public comments. Please note the correction as follows: Communications Authority of Kenya invites stakeholders and members of the public to comment on the following draft Regulations: 1. The Kenya Information and Communications (Broadcasting) Regulations, 2015 2. The Kenya Information and Communications (Universal Service and Access) Regulations, 2015 3. The Kenya Information and Communications (Infrastructure sharing) Regulations, 2015 4. The Kenya Information and Communications (Cybersecurity) Regulations, 2015 5. The Kenya Information and Communications (Electronic Certification and Doman Name Administration) Regulations, 2015 6. The Kenya Information and Communications (Electronic Transactions) Regulations, 2015 The said draft regulations can be accessed on the Authority’s website through the following link:http://www.ca.go.ke/index.php/public-consultations Interested persons are hereby invited to submit written representation and /or comments on the said draft Regulations by and not later than 23rd December, 2015 through the following email address: regulationsreview(a)ca.go.ke. Your inputs as key stakeholders will be very much appreciated. Please share with other networks beyond KICTANET so that we can have many more contributing their views. The attendant public notice which also appeared in the major dailies , is attached for your reference. Regards, Rachel Alwala Assistant Director/Communications and External Affairs Communications Authority of Kenya PO Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Tel: +254 703 042000 Email: alwala(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:alwala@ca.go.ke> Website: www.ca.go.ke

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions: Deadline is 20 March 2016
by Bob Omondi 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

Some of you could be interested in this: [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-12-17-en ------------------------------ Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions: Deadline is 20 March 2016 17 December 2015 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' (ICANN) Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications and/or to recommend candidates for ICANN's key leadership positions. Applications are invited for the following positions: - Three members of the ICANN Board of Directors - Two At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) representatives (one each from the Europe and North America regions) - One member of the Council of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) - One member of the Council of the Country-Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Individuals selected by the NomCom will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe and help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. Those selected will also gain valuable insights and experience from working across boundaries of knowledge, responsibility, culture and geography. They will be making a valuable public service contribution towards the functioning and evolution of this essential global resource. Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill ICANN's mission to coordinate the global Internet's systems of unique identifiers, and in particular to ensure its stable and secure operation. Current NomCom-selected Board members include: Cherine Chalaby <https://www.icann.org/profiles/cherine-chalaby>, Steve Crocker <https://www.icann.org/profiles/steve-crocker>, Asha Hemrajani <https://www.icann.org/profiles/asha-hemrajani>, Rafael Lito Ibarra <https://www.icann.org/profiles/rafael-lito-ibarra>, Bruno Lanvin <https://www.icann.org/profiles/bruno-lanvin>, Erika Mann <https://www.icann.org/profiles/erika-mann>, George Sadowsky <https://www.icann.org/profiles/george-sadowsky> and Lousewies Van der Laan <https://www.icann.org/profiles/lousewies-van-der-laan>. Please submit applications for the positions described above through the on-line application request form at (http://nomcom.icann.org/apply) or by emailing nomcom2016(a)icann.org. For more information, please visit the 2016 NomCom <https://www.icann.org/nomcom2016> website. If you have any questions or comments, please email: nomcom2016(a)icann.org. Candidate recommendations are encouraged and can be submitted through an on-line form at http://nomcom.icann.org/suggest. All applications are confidential and should be received by 20 March 2016 (23:59 UTC) for full consideration. Selections will be announced in August or September 2016. Successful candidates will take up their positions following ICANN's Annual Meeting in October 2016. Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. These positions require regular participation in teleconferences and may involve significant international travel, including travel to ICANN's three annual Public Meetings. Recent ICANN Public Meetings were held in Singapore, Buenos Aires and Dublin. Meetings during 2016 will be held in Marrakech (5 – 10 March 2016), Panama City and San Juan. Reasonable direct expenses incurred in the course of service will be reimbursed. Each Board Member has the option to receive compensation in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board on 30 July 2014, but is not required to do so. (*See* https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2014-07-30-en#2.b .) Background: The NomCom is an independent committee tasked with selecting eight members of the Board of Directors and other key positions within ICANN's structure. It is designed to function independently from the ICANN Board, Supporting Organizations, and Advisory Committees. NomCom members act only on behalf of the interests of the global Internet community and within the scope of the ICANN mission and responsibilities assigned to it by the ICANN Bylaws. NomCom members contribute understanding of the broad interests of the Internet community as a whole, and knowledge and experience of specific Internet constituencies who have appointed them. The challenge for the NomCom is to integrate these perspectives and derive consensus in its selections. Although appointed by Supporting Organizations and other ICANN bodies, individual NomCom members are not accountable to their appointing bodies. NomCom members are accountable for adherence to the ICANN Bylaws and for compliance with the rules and procedures established by the NomCom. This message was sent to seun.ojedeji(a)gmail.com from: ICANN News Alert | communications(a)icann.org | ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [image: iContact - Try It Free!] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186>

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(no subject)
by Nanjira Sambuli 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

Well, it's their prerogative, to gather government stakeholders, but it's telling that they didn't invite others outside that fold, eg civil society (or if they did, that isn't clear in that press release). Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone. > On 17 Dec 2015, at 18:12, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Technology Leaders in Kenya Pledge to Support County and > Regional Assemblies Deal With Cyber Crime.

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Brazil has lifted its ban on WhatsApp [feedly]
by Nanjira Sambuli 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

---- Brazil has lifted its ban on WhatsApp // The Verge Brazil has lifted a temporary ban on WhatsApp, one day after a court in São Paulo ordered telecoms to block the popular messaging service for failing to comply with an order related to a criminal case. In an decision handed down today, Judge Xavier de Souza, who did not issue the original injunction, said "it does not seem reasonable that millions of users are affected" by the company's failure to provide information to the court, and ordered that the ban be lifted. He recommended that a higher fine be imposed against the company, which failed to comply with two court orders pertaining to the case. The ban went into effect at midnight local time on Thursday, and was due to last for 48 hours. The Facebook-owned app is immensely popular in Brazil, where more than 100 million people use it as a free messaging alternative to expensive mobile plans. Brazilian telecoms have urged the government to crack down on WhatsApp, arguing that its free voice call service is unregulated and illegal, though officials have yet to implement new regulations. Sooo...it seems WhatsApp is working again in Brazil now? That wasn't nearly 48 hours. https://t.co/lBpsErBkeu pic.twitter.com/T1lhA21toz — Vincent Bevins (@Vinncent) December 17, 2015 The temporary ban forced many in Brazil to seek out alternatives such as Telegram, which saw an influx of 1.5 million new users in the hours following the injunction. Users in Chile and Argentina were also affected by the block. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg criticized the injunction in a post published Wednesday night, noting that Facebook Messenger remained available and urging his followers to voice their discontent online. "This is a sad day for Brazil," Zuckerberg wrote. "Until today, Brazil has been an ally in creating an open internet. Brazilians have always been among the most passionate in sharing their voice online. I am stunned that our efforts to protect people's data would result in such an extreme decision by a single judge to punish every person in Brazil who uses WhatsApp." Citing local media, Reuters reports that the criminal case involved a drug trafficker with connections to a notorious São Paulo gang. The suspect allegedly used WhatsApp to commit crimes. ---- Shared via my feedly reader Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone.

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Fwd: Technology Leaders in Kenya Pledge to Support County and Regional Assemblies Deal With Cyber Crime.
by Dorcas Muthoni 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

What is your take on such initiatives? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Muthoni, Dorcas" <muthoni(a)openworld.co.ke> Date: Dec 17, 2015 6:03 PM Subject: Fwd: Technology Leaders in Kenya Pledge to Support County and Regional Assemblies Deal With Cyber Crime. To: "Dorcas Muthoni" <dmuthoni(a)gmail.com> Cc: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "East African Press Service ,Nairobi" <pressdesk(a)pressalerts.co.ke> Date: Dec 17, 2015 5:54 PM Subject: Technology Leaders in Kenya Pledge to Support County and Regional Assemblies Deal With Cyber Crime. To: "East African Press Service ,Nairobi" <pressdesk(a)pressalerts.co.ke> Cc: *PRESS RELEASE* *For Immediate Release,* *Technology Leaders in Kenya Pledge to Support County and Regional Assemblies Deal With Cyber Crime.* *Nairobi 17th December 2015* : With the growing occurrences of cybercrime, globally, a consortium of leading Kenya technology firms gathered at Techno Brain Group’s global headquarters in Nairobi, to brief over 250 sergeant at arms, drawn from the National Parliament, The Senate, County Assemblies, Regional parliaments and the East African Legislative Assembly on various aspects of cyber security. The consortium led by Christine Tantuo, Techno Brain Group Country Director, brought together Microsoft East Africa, Oracle and Cisco, who took the sergeant at arms through various aspects of cyber security, access control management and an interactive opportunity for exchange of ideas and experience of different cultures and emerging security procedures and processes. This was part of an industry visit organised during the 1st National Conference of Sergeant at Arms, held in Nairobi between 14th – 19th December 2015, which was officially opened by Hon Major General Nkaissery (RTD), the cabinet secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government. Speaking during the industry experience today, Christine Tantuo, Techno Brain Group Country Director lauded the necessity of the conference, to the development of framework for best practices for sergeant-at-arms, linking their roles to responding to emerging security issues, especially cyber security. “The purpose of this visit to TechnoBrain is to understand security measures that they can adopt, to deal with the modern threats. This will enable the sergeant-at-arms to know how they can secure physical, infrastructure and cyber space.” She added. By engaging with the various industry leaders present today the sergeant at arms will have a hands-on feel and see demos of they can secure their assemblies, secure informations and give citizens the ability to access this information as provided in the constitution.” The law requires that the senate and county assemblies provides citizens with information through their website, including opportunities for citizen’s participation in drafting of bills .Jude Mark Bwari, Microsoft East Africa technology strategist explained solutions that can help the assemblies present disseminate information to the public and other assembly members across East Africa securely. Techno Brain, in conjunction with the present technology leaders present for this industry experience, have developed over 15 solutions targeted at the public sector, which the assemblies represented can use to enhance service delivery, added Ms Christine during the function. Find below, a link to download the videos for the joint brief https://www.wetransfer.com/downloads/11ff82febdec5e69d0937cfe47f65583201512… *For exclusive interview opportunities and more information, please contact **Steve Suchi, Cell Phone 0719 407 816. * *The End *

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 103, Issue 130
by Mose Karanja 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

@Mwendwa - I like to see it more as a relationship between the individual and the state. Privacy to citizens, transparency from governments. Some governments hide under the sovereignty/westerners debate to close reasonable debate on these issues. The power relations between cross border data transfers is real and requires our attention but I think companies should be seen for what they do and not from where they are from. Blanket condemnation of Silicon Valley is missing the point here. Local companies here in Kenya might actually be the biggest threats to your freedom than a far off multibillion dollar co. On 17 December 2015 at 16:39, <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: Brazilians Locked out of WhatsApp (Barrack Otieno) > 2. Re: Brazilians Locked out of WhatsApp (Mwendwa Kivuva) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com>, ISOC Kenya Chapter < > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:02:24 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Brazilians Locked out of WhatsApp > > Great discussion, > > Would be interesting to get the Communications Authority position on the > same in light of recent statements issued by CBK on bit coins :-) > > Regards > On Dec 17, 2015 3:04 PM, "Ebele Okobi via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Of course-got it! >> I was focusing on the privacy issue, not the operator revenue issue. I do >> think it's interesting to think of the fact that operators themselves were >> disrupters. . . >> >> Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa >> >> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> >> >> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG >> >> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com >> >> [image: 6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] >> >> On Dec 17, 2015, at 11:48 AM, Mose Karanja <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Uber disrupted the taxi ecosystem so immensely that some taxi unions >> started attacks on Uber the company and Uber the product arguing they are >> taxed and licensed yet their new competitors are not taxed. They hope(d) >> the regulators would side with their argument. Some did some didn't. >> >> The Uber-moment is thus (in my world) that point in the life of a >> disruptive product when the existing dominant player seeks favor from the >> regulators to block that which 'they can't understand'. >> >> Cue in Bob Dylan's Times are A Changing :) >> On 17 Dec 2015 13:31, "Paul Roy" <roykoikai(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Ebele, >>> >>> This is going to open a whole set of regulatory concerns around privacy >>> vs. security. >>> >>> Following this keenly! >>> >>> Paul Roy. >>> >>> On Thu, Dec 17, 2015 at 12:55 PM, Ebele Okobi via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Uber moment? Tell me more! >>>> >>>> WhatsApp is protecting the privacy rights of its users-here's a FB post >>>> from WhatsApp's founder, Jan Koum (btw, when you get a chance, look up his >>>> personal history. It gives a sense of why he is so passionate about the >>>> right to privacy.) >>>> >>>> "We are disappointed in the short-sighted decision to cut off access to >>>> WhatsApp, a communication tool that so many Brazilians have come to depend >>>> on, and sad to see Brazil isolate itself from the rest of the world." >>>> >>>> Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa >>>> >>>> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> >>>> >>>> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG >>>> >>>> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com >>>> >>>> [image: 6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] >>>> >>>> On Dec 17, 2015, at 9:42 AM, Mose Karanja via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>> A Brazilian judge has ordered a 48 hour WhatsApp lockdown. >>>> The order claims WhatsApp refused to cooperate with Law Enforcement >>>> agencies on data handover. >>>> The harshness of the verdict is thus seen as a retaliation to show >>>> whois boss. >>>> However, there is the Telco Lobby pushing for regulation (that word >>>> again) of VOIP (WhatsApp calls) under the claim that Brazilians are no >>>> longer using voice calls and yet they are taxed for the spectrum which >>>> WhatsApp is not being taxed for since it is not classified as a Telco. >>>> >>>> You can read more here (in Portuguese): >>>> >>>> http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2015/12/1719934-justica-determina-bloq… >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www1.folha.uol.com.br_m…> >>>> >>>> or here in English >>>> >>>> http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/16/brazils-congress-has-shut-down-whatsapp-to… >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__techcrunch.com_2015_12_…> >>>> >>>> An Uber-moment for WhatsApp. >>>> --- >>>> Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_Mose-5FKar…> >>>> | PGP: 0x1529552F >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__pgp.mit.edu_pks_lookup…> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ebeleokobi%40fb.com >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >>>> >>>> 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 >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/roykoikai%40gmail.com >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >>>> >>>> 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. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of >>> luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." >>> >>> Roy. >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/otieno.barrack%40gmai… >> >> 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. >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:33:17 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Brazilians Locked out of WhatsApp > With all respect, have you ever seen how the Silicon Valley companies > treat other countries with contempt especially when it comes to data > requests? But when Uncle Sam asks for the information, they are given. > > Therefore this debate should be more about finding a balance between > privacy and the rule of law. This also falls under the broader cross > border communication debate that has been raging especially in EU > region and Russia. It's a tough nut I admit. > > On 17/12/2015, Barrack Otieno via kictanet > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Great discussion, > > > > Would be interesting to get the Communications Authority position on the > > same in light of recent statements issued by CBK on bit coins :-) > > > > Regards > > On Dec 17, 2015 3:04 PM, "Ebele Okobi via kictanet" < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> Of course-got it! > >> I was focusing on the privacy issue, not the operator revenue issue. I > do > >> think it's interesting to think of the fact that operators themselves > >> were > >> disrupters. . . > >> > >> Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa > >> > >> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> > >> > >> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG > >> > >> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com > >> > >> [image: 6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] > >> > >> On Dec 17, 2015, at 11:48 AM, Mose Karanja <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> > >> Uber disrupted the taxi ecosystem so immensely that some taxi unions > >> started attacks on Uber the company and Uber the product arguing they > are > >> taxed and licensed yet their new competitors are not taxed. They hope(d) > >> the regulators would side with their argument. Some did some didn't. > >> > >> The Uber-moment is thus (in my world) that point in the life of a > >> disruptive product when the existing dominant player seeks favor from > the > >> regulators to block that which 'they can't understand'. > >> > >> Cue in Bob Dylan's Times are A Changing :) > >> On 17 Dec 2015 13:31, "Paul Roy" <roykoikai(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >>> Ebele, > >>> > >>> This is going to open a whole set of regulatory concerns around privacy > >>> vs. security. > >>> > >>> Following this keenly! > >>> > >>> Paul Roy. > >>> > >>> On Thu, Dec 17, 2015 at 12:55 PM, Ebele Okobi via kictanet < > >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>> > >>>> Uber moment? Tell me more! > >>>> > >>>> WhatsApp is protecting the privacy rights of its users-here's a FB > post > >>>> from WhatsApp's founder, Jan Koum (btw, when you get a chance, look up > >>>> his > >>>> personal history. It gives a sense of why he is so passionate about > the > >>>> right to privacy.) > >>>> > >>>> "We are disappointed in the short-sighted decision to cut off access > to > >>>> WhatsApp, a communication tool that so many Brazilians have come to > >>>> depend > >>>> on, and sad to see Brazil isolate itself from the rest of the world." > >>>> > >>>> Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa > >>>> > >>>> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> > >>>> > >>>> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG > >>>> > >>>> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com > >>>> > >>>> [image: 6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] > >>>> > >>>> On Dec 17, 2015, at 9:42 AM, Mose Karanja via kictanet < > >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> A Brazilian judge has ordered a 48 hour WhatsApp lockdown. > >>>> The order claims WhatsApp refused to cooperate with Law Enforcement > >>>> agencies on data handover. > >>>> The harshness of the verdict is thus seen as a retaliation to show > >>>> whois > >>>> boss. > >>>> However, there is the Telco Lobby pushing for regulation (that word > >>>> again) of VOIP (WhatsApp calls) under the claim that Brazilians are no > >>>> longer using voice calls and yet they are taxed for the spectrum which > >>>> WhatsApp is not being taxed for since it is not classified as a Telco. > >>>> > >>>> You can read more here (in Portuguese): > >>>> > >>>> > http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2015/12/1719934-justica-determina-bloq… > >>>> < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www1.folha.uol.com.br_m… > > > >>>> > >>>> or here in English > >>>> > >>>> > http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/16/brazils-congress-has-shut-down-whatsapp-to… > >>>> < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__techcrunch.com_2015_12_… > > > >>>> > >>>> An Uber-moment for WhatsApp. > >>>> --- > >>>> Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja > >>>> < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_Mose-5FKar… > > > >>>> | PGP: 0x1529552F > >>>> < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__pgp.mit.edu_pks_lookup… > > > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> kictanet mailing list > >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>>> < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… > > > >>>> > >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >>>> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ebeleokobi%40fb.com > >>>> < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… > > > >>>> > >>>> 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 > >>>> < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… > > > >>>> > >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >>>> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/roykoikai%40gmail.com > >>>> < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… > > > >>>> > >>>> 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. > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of > >>> luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." > >>> > >>> Roy. > >>> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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/otieno.barrack%40gmai… > >> > >> 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. > >> > > > > > -- > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > twitter.com/lordmwesh > > The best athletes never started as the best athletes. > "You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take." - Wayne Gretzky. > I will persist until I succeed - Og Mandino. > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > -- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F> <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja>

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 103, Issue 128
by Mose Karanja 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

Brazil got me by surprise. Of all governments, after the popular passing of the Internet 'Bill of Rights’ last year, NETmundial and this year’s IGF. They even offered to host Snowden. This got me! As it relates to privacy, it is neat to know WhatsApp has been working with OpenWhispers on end2end encryption. As at September 2015, WhatsApp had 900M Monthly Users. By securing and encrypting this huge number of users globally, WhatsApp is changing the future of communication as we know it and they should be supported by all those who believe in privacy and human rights. Moses. --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F> > On Dec 17, 2015, at 3:10 PM, 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: Brazilians Locked out of WhatsApp (Ahmed Mohamed Maawy) > 2. Re: Brazilians Locked out of WhatsApp (Ebele Okobi) > > From: Ahmed Mohamed Maawy <ultimateprogramer(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Brazilians Locked out of WhatsApp > Date: December 17, 2015 at 3:00:05 PM EAT > To: Kictanet - Main <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: ISOC Kenya Chapter <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke>, Mose Karanja <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com> > > > There have also been questions raised about the uber model.. It may work in some scenarios. It may not work so well in others. For instance, there have been claims of exploitation of drivers by uber itself. It was in the news a while back. Which may also be related to the corporate culture we have been used to seeing in the private sector. > > I think the important question to also ask is.. does the disruption mean anything in the bigger picture of things? Does it also point to the fact that we can also drastically re-visit how we do simple things like taxi rides and make them more efficient? Are there elements we are not looking at? > > So pros and cons do exist and I think healthy debates can chart the best ways forward for such disruptive new models. > > On 17 Dec 2015 14:49, "Mose Karanja via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: > Uber disrupted the taxi ecosystem so immensely that some taxi unions started attacks on Uber the company and Uber the product arguing they are taxed and licensed yet their new competitors are not taxed. They hope(d) the regulators would side with their argument. Some did some didn't. > > The Uber-moment is thus (in my world) that point in the life of a disruptive product when the existing dominant player seeks favor from the regulators to block that which 'they can't understand'. > > Cue in Bob Dylan's Times are A Changing :) > > On 17 Dec 2015 13:31, "Paul Roy" <roykoikai(a)gmail.com <mailto:roykoikai@gmail.com>> wrote: > Ebele, > > This is going to open a whole set of regulatory concerns around privacy vs. security. > > Following this keenly! > > Paul Roy. > > On Thu, Dec 17, 2015 at 12:55 PM, Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: > Uber moment? Tell me more! > > WhatsApp is protecting the privacy rights of its users-here's a FB post from WhatsApp's founder, Jan Koum (btw, when you get a chance, look up his personal history. It gives a sense of why he is so passionate about the right to privacy.) > > "We are disappointed in the short-sighted decision to cut off access to WhatsApp, a communication tool that so many Brazilians have come to depend on, and sad to see Brazil isolate itself from the rest of the world." > > Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa > m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> > 10 Brock Street | London <> | NW1 3FG > ebeleokobi(a)fb.com <mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> > > > > On Dec 17, 2015, at 9:42 AM, Mose Karanja via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: > >> A Brazilian judge has ordered a 48 hour WhatsApp lockdown. >> The order claims WhatsApp refused to cooperate with Law Enforcement agencies on data handover. >> The harshness of the verdict is thus seen as a retaliation to show whois boss. >> However, there is the Telco Lobby pushing for regulation (that word again) of VOIP (WhatsApp calls) under the claim that Brazilians are no longer using voice calls and yet they are taxed for the spectrum which WhatsApp is not being taxed for since it is not classified as a Telco. >> >> You can read more here (in Portuguese): >> http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2015/12/1719934-justica-determina-bloq… <http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2015/12/1719934-justica-determina-bloq…> >> >> or here in English >> http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/16/brazils-congress-has-shut-down-whatsapp-to… <http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/16/brazils-congress-has-shut-down-whatsapp-to…> >> >> An Uber-moment for WhatsApp. >> --- >> Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ebeleokobi%40fb.com <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ebeleokobi%40fb.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. > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/roykoikai%40gmail.com <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/roykoikai%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. > > > > -- > "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of > luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." > > Roy. > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ultimateprogramer%40g… <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ultimateprogramer%40g…> > > 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. > > > > From: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Brazilians Locked out of WhatsApp > Date: December 17, 2015 at 3:03:05 PM EAT > To: Mose Karanja <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Paul Roy <roykoikai(a)gmail.com>, KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> > > > Of course-got it! > I was focusing on the privacy issue, not the operator revenue issue. I do think it's interesting to think of the fact that operators themselves were disrupters. . . > > Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa > m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> > 10 Brock Street | London <x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> | NW1 3FG > ebeleokobi(a)fb.com <mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> > > > > On Dec 17, 2015, at 11:48 AM, Mose Karanja <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com <mailto:mosekaranja@gmail.com>> wrote: > >> Uber disrupted the taxi ecosystem so immensely that some taxi unions started attacks on Uber the company and Uber the product arguing they are taxed and licensed yet their new competitors are not taxed. They hope(d) the regulators would side with their argument. Some did some didn't. >> >> The Uber-moment is thus (in my world) that point in the life of a disruptive product when the existing dominant player seeks favor from the regulators to block that which 'they can't understand'. >> >> Cue in Bob Dylan's Times are A Changing :) >> >> On 17 Dec 2015 13:31, "Paul Roy" <roykoikai(a)gmail.com <mailto:roykoikai@gmail.com>> wrote: >> Ebele, >> >> This is going to open a whole set of regulatory concerns around privacy vs. security. >> >> Following this keenly! >> >> Paul Roy. >> >> On Thu, Dec 17, 2015 at 12:55 PM, Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> Uber moment? Tell me more! >> >> WhatsApp is protecting the privacy rights of its users-here's a FB post from WhatsApp's founder, Jan Koum (btw, when you get a chance, look up his personal history. It gives a sense of why he is so passionate about the right to privacy.) >> >> "We are disappointed in the short-sighted decision to cut off access to WhatsApp, a communication tool that so many Brazilians have come to depend on, and sad to see Brazil isolate itself from the rest of the world." >> >> Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa >> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> >> 10 Brock Street | London <> | NW1 3FG >> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com <mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> >> >> >> >> On Dec 17, 2015, at 9:42 AM, Mose Karanja via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> >>> A Brazilian judge has ordered a 48 hour WhatsApp lockdown. >>> The order claims WhatsApp refused to cooperate with Law Enforcement agencies on data handover. >>> The harshness of the verdict is thus seen as a retaliation to show whois boss. >>> However, there is the Telco Lobby pushing for regulation (that word again) of VOIP (WhatsApp calls) under the claim that Brazilians are no longer using voice calls and yet they are taxed for the spectrum which WhatsApp is not being taxed for since it is not classified as a Telco. >>> >>> You can read more here (in Portuguese): >>> http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2015/12/1719934-justica-determina-bloq… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www1.folha.uol.com.br_m…> >>> >>> or here in English >>> http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/16/brazils-congress-has-shut-down-whatsapp-to… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__techcrunch.com_2015_12_…> >>> >>> An Uber-moment for WhatsApp. >>> --- >>> Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_Mose-5FKar…> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__pgp.mit.edu_pks_lookup…> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ebeleokobi%40fb.com <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >>> >>> 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 <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/roykoikai%40gmail.com <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> -- >> "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of >> luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." >> >> Roy. > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet

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Chinese team ducks talks with US envoy
by waudo siganga 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

Interesting headline in today's Daily Nation highlighting intrigues surrounding talks on the Information Technology Agreement at the Nairobi WTO meeting. Ironically no-one seems to be bothered that the host, Kenya, has not signed that agreement that would have led to much more affordable ICT products for consumers. Maybe we are too tiny a speck in the ICT universe.

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Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies
by Josiah Mugambi 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

CBK has taken a stand: https://www.centralbank.go.ke/index.php/news/464-public-on-virtual-currenci… Extract: ++++ The attention of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has been drawn to media reports on the use, holding and trading of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin in Kenya. Bitcoin is a form of un-regulated digital currency that is not issued or guaranteed by any government or central bank. Domestic and international money transfer services in Kenya are regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya Act and other legislation. In this regard, no entity is currently licensed to offer money remittance services and products in Kenya using virtual currency such as Bitcoin. This is to inform the public that virtual currencies such as Bitcoin are not legal tender in Kenya and therefore no protection exists in the event that the platform that exchanges or holds the virtual currency fails or goes out of business. Some of the risks associated with buying, holding or trading virtual currencies include the following:  Transactions in virtual currencies such as bitcoin are largely untraceable and anonymous making them susceptible to abuse by criminals in money laundering and financing of terrorism.  Virtual currencies are traded in exchange platforms that tend to be unregulated all over the world. Consumers may therefore lose their money without having any legal redress in the event these exchanges collapse or close business.  There is no underlying or backing of assets and the value of virtual currencies is speculative in nature. This may result in high volatility in value of virtual currencies thus exposing users to potential losses. CBK reiterates that Bitcoin and similar products are not legal tender nor are they regulated in Kenya. The public should therefore desist from transacting in Bitcoin and similar products. ++++ -- Josiah Mugambi

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Re: [kictanet] Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies
by meshack emakunat 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

@Watila Alex I think crypto currencies are the most traceable commodity. there only limitation on the matter is the fact that users can use pseudo names to perform transactions regards Meshack On Thursday, December 17, 2015 5:54 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: On Dec 15, 2015 11:07 AM, "Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Very dicey... > > Let's see... What is MPesa? It's a Virtual Currency that has a 1:1 Mapping with the Kenya Shilling. That's why when I send you MPesa, you don't receive a legal tender, but you know you can convert it to KES at a rate of 1:1 minus the small charges.Mpesa is backed by equivalent shillings deposited to reflect the actual amount in your mpesa account. Let us call mpesa a bank account, because that is what it is. Is your bank balance a legal tender?> > What is Paypal? a Virtual Currency that has a 1:1 mapping with say USDPayPal too is an account that reflects real money controlled by a central bank earned by offering goods or services.> > What is BitCoin? A Virtual Currency that has a *fluctuating* mapping with other currencies e.g 1:130 with USD. > > If I take the risk that BitCoin might fluctuate, a risk we also take when we get paid in USD / Euros etc when in Kenya, why should it be illegal? > > Its just a Virtual Currency, one of many....This is where the analogy gets wrong. Mpesa and PayPal are real cash deposited into an account. The cash is controlled by a central bank depending on the currency.Bitcoin on the other hand is a digital currency that is created and held electronically without an equivalent hard currency cash deposit, unlike the ordinary legal tender, and is not a government-backed unit. Bitcoins are created as a reward for payment processing work in which users offer their computing power to verify and record payments into a public ledger. This activity is called mining and miners are rewarded with transaction fees and newly created bitcoins. A good analogy is the virtual coins you get as a reward when you play computer games like Temple Run. Although bitcouns are obtained by mining, bitcoins can be exchanged for other currencies, products, and services. A better analogy is the way I can sell my mangoes and apples, and IT skills for $$$.All that said, we should accept that bitcoin can provide legitimate financial services.> > Regards > > On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM, Josiah Mugambi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> CBK has taken a stand: >> >> https://www.centralbank.go.ke/index.php/news/464-public-on-virtual-currenci… >> >> Extract: >> >> ++++ >> >> The attention of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has been drawn to media reports >> on the use, holding and trading of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin in Kenya. >> Bitcoin is a form of un-regulated digital currency that is not issued or guaranteed by >> any government or central bank. Domestic and international money transfer >> services in Kenya are regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya Act and other >> legislation. In this regard, no entity is currently licensed to offer money remittance >> services and products in Kenya using virtual currency such as Bitcoin. >> >> This is to inform the public that virtual currencies such as Bitcoin are not legal >> tender in Kenya and therefore no protection exists in the event that the platform that >> exchanges or holds the virtual currency fails or goes out of business. Some of the >> risks associated with buying, holding or trading virtual currencies include the >> following: >>  Transactions in virtual currencies such as bitcoin are largely untraceable and >> anonymous making them susceptible to abuse by criminals in money laundering >> and financing of terrorism. >>  Virtual currencies are traded in exchange platforms that tend to be unregulated >> all over the world. Consumers may therefore lose their money without having >> any legal redress in the event these exchanges collapse or close business. >>  There is no underlying or backing of assets and the value of virtual currencies is >> speculative in nature. This may result in high volatility in value of virtual >> currencies thus exposing users to potential losses. >> >> CBK reiterates that Bitcoin and similar products are not legal tender nor are they >> regulated in Kenya. The public should therefore desist from transacting in Bitcoin >> and similar products. >> ++++ >> >> >> -- >> Josiah Mugambi >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngigi%40at.co.ke >> >> >> 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. > > > > > -- > Regards, > > Waithaka Ngigi > Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building > T +254 20 525 0750 |Office Mobile: +254 716 201061 | M +254 737 811 000 > www.at.co.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/memakunat%40yahoo.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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Re: [kictanet] Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies
by Mark Kipyegon 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

The peer to peer nature of bitcoin is designed to remove the need of a central regulatory authority. The blockchain [1] that supports bitcoin covers the risk of not having a central authority i.e. a trusted third party by recording every bitcoin transaction in the public domain. For those who wish to learn more, the original paper on bitcoin is available online [2] [1] http://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/blockchain.asp [2] https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf On 17/12/2015 09:24, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > I may not agree with your assertion on the traceable of the currency. the users can trace and track their transaction more clearly and openly than the paper money transactions that have great attention in trade. the difference that people fail to und3erstand is that they are crypto currencies and that only if you are in it then can you argue as you say. in simple terms they are a hidden currency and that only two persons can trade a bitcoin rather than the third party. these leaves the "wanna be" third party left out and remains clueless, hence the argument that they cannot be traced.I agree with you that in future the currency should give room for third party. i.e a regulatory body in these case. these will help to foster trust for its use in the economy. > >

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Brief on IGF 2015
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

Listers, This year’s IGF was held in Joao Pessoa, Brazil, where Kenya was represented by a delegation of onsite and offsite participants as well as panelists. Please find attached a brief on the issues that these delegates followed. Regards, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu>

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Fw: Children and Mobile Technology - Online Course
by Walubengo J 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

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Course topics include: - Children in the digital age - Rights, opportunities, and risks - Policies, roles, and responsibilities - Online child sexual abuse - Combatting online child sexual abuse - Formulating a national strategy for child online safely Learning methodology Combining the GSMA’s expertise on children and mobile technology with Diplo’s highly interactive online learning methodology, this course is conducted entirely online over seven weeks. Reading materials and tools for online interaction are provided through an online classroom. Each week, participants read an assigned module text, adding questions and comments as hypertext entries. The course tutor, guest experts, and other participants read and respond to these entries, creating interaction based on the module text. Participants complete short quizzes and join online meetings to discuss the week’s topic. During the final week, participants complete a written assignment designed to help them apply course topics to their own context. The course requires five to six hours of study time per week. Who should apply This course is aimed primarily at staff and management of national telecommunications regulatory authorities. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries. Applications from professionals working in other institutions or fields relevant to child online protection will be considered if places remain in the course session. Participation is fully funded by the GSMA. There is no tuition fee for selected applicants. Course reviews I can honestly say that I have gotten a wealth of knowledge from this course. 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Children and Mobile Technology - Online Course
by Nanjira Sambuli 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

CAK had a workshop yesterday and today, on developing frameworks for Online Child Protection…anyone who takes on the course or has other resources should share with them… > On 16 Dec 2015, at 19:59, 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. 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Like any tool, however, mobile technologies can be used to cause harm, and parents, governments and industry have a role in protecting and supporting children who are connected. This course looks at the issue from several angles, including cultural differences regarding children?s use of mobile devices, child online protection and whether regulation is necessary. > > Course topics include: > > * Children in the digital age > * Rights, opportunities, and risks > * Policies, roles, and responsibilities > * Online child sexual abuse > * Combatting online child sexual abuse > * Formulating a national strategy for child online safely > > > Learning methodology > Combining the GSMA?s expertise on children and mobile technology with Diplo?s highly interactive online learning methodology, this course is conducted entirely online over seven weeks. Reading materials and tools for online interaction are provided through an online classroom. Each week, participants read an assigned module text, adding questions and comments as hypertext entries. The course tutor, guest experts, and other participants read and respond to these entries, creating interaction based on the module text. Participants complete short quizzes and join online meetings to discuss the week?s topic. During the final week, participants complete a written assignment designed to help them apply course topics to their own context. The course requires five to six hours of study time per week. > > Who should apply > This course is aimed primarily at staff and management of national telecommunications regulatory authorities. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries. Applications from professionals working in other institutions or fields relevant to child online protection will be considered if places remain in the course session. > > Participation is fully funded by the GSMA. 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The Political Economy of Remittances
by Mose Karanja 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

A report <http://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2014/04/04/savings-of-44-billion>by the World Bank (April 2014) had this to say: There are five “corridors” – a country to country transfer – with an average fee higher than 20%, all of them in Africa. Migrant workers in South Africa, for example, paid an average of just over 23% in fees on the money they sent to Botswana in 2012, making it the most expensive remittance channel in the world.Sending money from South Africa <http://www.theguardian.com/world/africa> to Mozambique was the second most costly channel, with an average 22% fee imposed on transfers. “Forcing migrant workers to pay as much as $50 to send $200 is wrong, especially when they are sending salaries they have earned in the hope of supporting their families back home,” An earlier report <http://www.odi.org/remittances-africa> by ODI (April 2014) raised the same point. Linking this back to Kenya - there are systemic hurdles denying entry into the remittance market innovative, cost effective competitors and this, in concert with existing market dominance forces, keep costs high. If Lipisha/Bitpesa/CBK/Safaricom case taught us something, it is that competition on these high stake sectors are not that fair or transparent. --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F> > On Dec 16, 2015, at 3:34 PM, 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: Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies (meshack emakunat) > 2. Re: Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies (Ali Hussein) > > From: meshack emakunat <memakunat(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies > Date: December 16, 2015 at 1:58:28 PM EAT > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Reply-To: meshack emakunat <memakunat(a)yahoo.com> > > > Hello All > > did you know that migrant Africans are charged a whole 12% or more on remittances back home from developed countries and that these charges are 2wice the global rate. and that 66% of the global (to africa) remittances are from MTOs such as Moneygram and Western union > > REGARDS > > MESHACK > > > > On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10:52 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Josiah > > Umeongea kama wazee kumi! (spoken like 10 wise men!) > > Ali Hussein > Principal > Hussein & Associates > +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > Skype: abu-jomo > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> > Blog: www.alyhussein.com <http://www.alyhussein.com/> > > "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi > > Sent from my iPad > > On 15 Dec 2015, at 1:24 PM, Josiah Mugambi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: > >> BitPesa requires proof of identity before use. I found it quite lengthy and a tad tedious while signing up sometimes back. That somewhat takes care of KYC procedures though. >> I think CBK are obligated to make this position as a caveat emptor. An idea for them might be to use this case with BitPesa as a pilot with the view of coming up with regulations. 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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. > > > > > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies > Date: December 16, 2015 at 3:27:13 PM EAT > To: meshack emakunat <memakunat(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > > Meshack > > You have brought Ina whole new dimension to this discussion. > > Your assertions by the way are true. That is however changing very fast with new players surfacing very fast. This is a $580 billion global money movement space with about $50 billion in fees/and or forex spreads. You can now see why bitcoins can upset the apple cart..but that's a discussion for another day. > > To Mwendwa's question/comment about bitcoins and Imperial Bank. Not sure this is an apples for apples comparison. Bitcoins are a currency and Imperial Bank issue is mainly one of depositors potentially loosing money because of unscrupulous management and inability of Central Bank to timely regulate. > > Ali Hussein > Principal > Hussein & Associates > +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > Skype: abu-jomo > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> > Blog: www.alyhussein.com <http://www.alyhussein.com/> > > "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi > > Sent from my iPad > > On 16 Dec 2015, at 1:58 PM, meshack emakunat <memakunat(a)yahoo.com <mailto:memakunat@yahoo.com>> wrote: > >> Hello All >> >> did you know that migrant Africans are charged a whole 12% or more on remittances back home from developed countries and that these charges are 2wice the global rate. and that 66% of the global (to africa) remittances are from MTOs such as Moneygram and Western union >> >> REGARDS >> >> MESHACK >> >> >> >> On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10:52 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> >> >> Josiah >> >> Umeongea kama wazee kumi! (spoken like 10 wise men!) >> >> Ali Hussein >> Principal >> Hussein & Associates >> +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> Skype: abu-jomo >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> >> Blog: www.alyhussein.com <http://www.alyhussein.com/> >> >> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On 15 Dec 2015, at 1:24 PM, Josiah Mugambi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> >>> BitPesa requires proof of identity before use. I found it quite lengthy and a tad tedious while signing up sometimes back. That somewhat takes care of KYC procedures though. >>> I think CBK are obligated to make this position as a caveat emptor. An idea for them might be to use this case with BitPesa as a pilot with the view of coming up with regulations. Especially as cryptocurrencies are not going away any time soon. >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <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 <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. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/memakunat%40yahoo.com <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/memakunat%40yahoo.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. >> > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet

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Re: [kictanet] Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies
by Ali Hussein 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

Waithaka, Ahmed What you have articulated is at the crux of the matter. CONTROL. To Barrack’s question:- 1) If you were the Governor CBK or CS Finance? How would you handle Bitcoins? (with limited knowledge on technology matters?) That is, I believe a critical component of Policy and how the government of the day chooses who is appointed to what docket. But to answer your question in a straight forward way:- If I were the Governor or CS Finance I’d first take the steps to ensure public interest is preserved. I would then call in the proponents of this particular case and try and find a way for them to work together as we extend our policies and regulations to encompass cryptocurrencies. The fact that we ignore them doesn’t mean they don’t exist. I certainly don’t want to be the proverbial Ostrich sticking its head in the sand and wishing away all its problems. But then, this is just hypothesis right? :-) My humble advise to Regulators the world over:- Don’t be like the Ostrich. :-) Oh, and I would have expected the Central Bank to have asked the court to enjoin them in the Lipisha/Bitpesa vs Safaricom case as Amicus Curiae. Just so that they can also learn. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> Blog: www.alyhussein.com Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.

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Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies
by Nanjira Sambuli 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

Barrack has asked a valid question and posed a meaningful challenge. Where are the explainer pieces on Bitcoin? And analysis on what such virtual currencies could mean for an economy like Kenya’s? What brief can anyone forward to CBK if they wanted to challenge their point of view, or engage them in their thinking of the issue? Heck, even a mere curation of reads on the matter… For the general public as well. > On 16 Dec 2015, at 08:47, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies Regards, Nanjira Sambuli Research Manager iHub <http://www.ihub.co.ke/> | Research <http://www.ihub.co.ke/research> | UXLab <http://www.ihub.co.ke/uxlab> | Consulting <http://www.ihub.co.ke/consulting> Mobile: +254722481566 Skype: nanjirasambuli | Twitter: @NiNanjira

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] New book: The Working Group on Internet Governance: 10th Anniversary Reflections
by Barrack Otieno 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

Listers, Could be beneficial for those following the IGF. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: William Drake <wjdrake(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 1:54 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] New book: The Working Group on Internet Governance: 10th Anniversary Reflections To: internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org Apologies for cross-posting Hi In case anyone is interested, just in time for the WSIS+10 Review, yesterday the APC released the below book, which is edited by myself and populated by various familiar IG mavens. The free PDF version is available now from the APC website, and in a week or so there also will be e-book and print on demand versions at Amazon and other dealers for a couple dollars. Best Bill -------------------- PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New publication: The Working Group on Internet Governance - 10th Anniversary Reflections JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 14 December 2015 – 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The UN General Assembly reviewed the progress made over the past decade and negotiated a text that addresses a number of global Internet governance issues. 2015 is also the 10th anniversary of a multistakeholder experiment that helped bring the WSIS to a successful conclusion: the Working Group on Internet Governance (WGIG). Convened in 2004, the WGIG assembled 40 representatives of governments and stakeholders who engaged in months of intensive peer-level dialogue and collective analysis. The WGIG process was an important turning point and catalyst in the intergovernmental recognition of multistakeholder processes for Internet governance. In June 2005, the WGIG released a widely noted report that advanced a “broad definition” of Internet governance; holistically addressed a range of policy issues; offered four competing models for the ”oversight” of critical Internet resources; and proposed the establishment of the Internet Governance Forum. The report significantly influenced the final agreement adopted by WSIS. This book, edited by William J. Drake and published by APC with the support of APNIC, CGI.br, ICANN and Internet Society, reflects on the WGIG’s procedural and substantive contributions to the evolving global Internet governance dialogue and institutional ecosystem. Written by former WGIG members and others who played key roles in the debates on the WGIG and WSIS, the volume is a follow-up to a book produced in the summer of 2005: William J. Drake, ed., Reforming Internet Governance: Perspectives from the UN Working Group on Internet Governance. Topics include: historical overview; understanding Internet governance; institutionalizing multistakeholder cooperation; from oversight to stewardship; Internet governance for development; and closing reflections. Authors include: Fiona Alexander, Peng Hwa Ang and Sherly Haristya, Karen Banks and Anriette Esterhuysen, Nitin Desai, Avri Doria, William J. Drake, Raúl Echeberría, Baher Esmat, Juan Fernández González, Hartmut R. Glaser and Diego R. Canabarro, David Hendon, Jānis Kārkliņš, Wolfgang Kleinwächter, Jovan Kurbalija, Markus Kummer, Olivier Nana Nzépa, Alejandro Pisanty, Paul Wilson and Pablo Hinojosa, and Michael Yakushev. The full publication can be downloaded here About the Association for Progressive Communications The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is an international network and non-profit organisation founded in 1990 that wants everyone to have access to a free and open internet to improve lives and create a more just world. apc.org PO Box 29755 Melville, GT 2109 South Africa Media contact Flavia Fascendini APC Communications flavia(a)apc.org ********************************************************* William J. 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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Meet The NextGen@ICANN55 Marrakech Members
by Barrack Otieno 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

Congratulations Liz, Ephraim and other Kenyans for making it to the Next Gen programme. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 7:01 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Meet The NextGen@ICANN55 Marrakech Members To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> Please read more at https://www.icann.org/news/blog/meet-the-nextgen-icann55-marrakech-members Thanks - 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/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/<div id="DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><table style="border-top: 1px solid #aaabb6; margin-top: 10px;"> <tr> <td style="width: 105px; padding-top: 15px;"> <a href="https://www.avast.com/lp-safe-emailing?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm…" target="_blank"><img src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/logo-avast-v1.png" style="width: 90px; height:33px;"/></a> </td> <td style="width: 470px; padding-top: 20px; color: #41424e; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. <br /><a href="https://www.avast.com/lp-safe-emailing?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm…" target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com</a> </td> </tr> </table><a href="#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"></a></div>

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Re: [kictanet] Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies
by Mark Kipyegon 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

It could be argued that transactions made with paper money are more difficult to trace than transactions with bitcoin. > > many governments have taken policy decisions to opose bitcoins not for being virtual curreny but due to the lack of tracability. > cbk is just following suit. > other currency that are virtual but traceable by governments have largely been left alone > >

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Reporting from the WSIS Review Meeting in New York
by Mwendwa Kivuva 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

This might be useful to some ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Ginger Paque" <gpaque(a)gmail.com> Date: Dec 15, 2015 3:24 PM Subject: [governance] Fwd: Reporting from the WSIS Review Meeting in New York To: "Governance (governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org)" < governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org> Cc: You may find this helpful for keeping up with the WSIS+10 meetings in NY today and tomorrow. Summary (more detail below): *GIP Digital Watch* brings you daily reporting from the UN General Assembly’s WSIS Review Meeting. Stay tuned to dw.giplatform.org/wsis10 <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48e…> for session reports, dailies, a summary report, and additional information and analysis. During breakfast (if you are in New York) or lunch (in Europe), you may browse through WSIS Daily no. 1 <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48…> . Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser <http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48eb0&id=e6ec64569a…> . Dear colleagues, *GIP Digital Watch* brings you daily reporting from the UN General Assembly’s WSIS Review Meeting. Stay tuned to dw.giplatform.org/wsis10 <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48e…> for session reports, dailies, a summary report, and additional information and analysis. During breakfast (if you are in New York) or lunch (in Europe), you may browse through WSIS Daily no. 1 <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48…>, which includes: - An overview and detailed up-to-date timeline of the WSIS+10 process - Reports from the side-events held yesterday - Sentiment analysis of the WSIS+10 Outcome Document <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48e…> - And as usual, something just for fun! WSIS Daily no. 2 will be available tomorrow morning, and the final summary report on Fridaymorning. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to your feedback at digitalwatch(a)diplomacy.edu. Follow us on Twitter <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48e…> | Forward to a friend <http://us6.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48eb0&id=e6e…> You're receiving this email because you expressed an interest in Geneva Internet Platform. unsubscribe virginiap(a)diplomacy.edu from this list <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48e…> | update your subscription preferences <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage.com/profile?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48eb0&i…> [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…> ____________________________________________________________ You received this message as a subscriber on the list: governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org To be removed from the list, visit: http://www.igcaucus.org/unsubscribing For all other list information and functions, see: http://lists.igcaucus.org/info/governance To edit your profile and to find the IGC's charter, see: http://www.igcaucus.org/ Translate this email: http://translate.google.com/translate_t

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Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies
by Gideon 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

How many countries have chartered a path for this type of currency? May be most have adopted a wait and see stance on this one. Also it would be good to see if any institution or business in Kenya accepts Bitcoin as payment for goods/services. > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:32:29 +0300 > From: Nanjira Sambuli < > > nanjira(a)ihub.co.ke> > To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Subject: Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 103, Issue 87 > Message-ID: <D9B9E527-1FD7-4EB0-9C6D-55CFE4CF2B1C(a)ihub.co.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Though CBK hasn?t said virtual currency is illegal; said it?s not legal > tender, and essentially that they can?t be expected to step in. Maybe not a > bad thing? > > > On 15 Dec 2015, at 12:00, 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: Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies (Ali Hussein) > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Message: 1 > > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:49:30 +0300 > > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies > > Message-ID: <7B111466-78AE-4677-9A0B-B165AEFED676(a)hussein.me.ke> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > > Waithaka > > > > I concur with you. 150% > > > > Regulators the world over need to get on with the Program. Virtual > Currencies are here to stay. Instead of fighting them and driving them > underground find a way to work with the new dispensation. > > > > This is a fight the CBK will NEVER win. That you can take to the Bank. > (Pun intended). > > > > 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 > > > >> On Dec 15, 2015, at 11:07 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> > >> Very dicey... > >> > >> Let's see... What is MPesa? It's a Virtual Currency that has a 1:1 > Mapping with the Kenya Shilling. That's why when I send you MPesa, you > don't receive a legal tender, but you know you can convert it to KES at a > rate of 1:1 minus the small charges. > >> > >> What is Paypal? a Virtual Currency that has a 1:1 mapping with say USD > >> > >> What is BitCoin? A Virtual Currency that has a *fluctuating* mapping > with other currencies e.g 1:130 with USD. > >> > >> If I take the risk that BitCoin might fluctuate, a risk we also take > when we get paid in USD / Euros etc when in Kenya, why should it be illegal? > >> > >> Its just a Virtual Currency, one of many.... > >> > >> Regards > >> > >> On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM, Josiah Mugambi via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > wrote: > >> CBK has taken a stand: > >> > >> > https://www.centralbank.go.ke/index.php/news/464-public-on-virtual-currenci… > < > https://www.centralbank.go.ke/index.php/news/464-public-on-virtual-currenci… > > > >> > >> Extract: > >> > >> ++++ > >> > >> The attention of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has been drawn to > media reports > >> on the use, holding and trading of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin > in Kenya. > >> Bitcoin is a form of un-regulated digital currency that is not issued > or guaranteed by > >> any government or central bank. Domestic and international money > transfer > >> services in Kenya are regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya Act and > other > >> legislation. In this regard, no entity is currently licensed to offer > money remittance > >> services and products in Kenya using virtual currency such as Bitcoin. > >> > >> This is to inform the public that virtual currencies such as Bitcoin > are not legal > >> tender in Kenya and therefore no protection exists in the event that > the platform that > >> exchanges or holds the virtual currency fails or goes out of business. > Some of the > >> risks associated with buying, holding or trading virtual currencies > include the > >> following: > >> ? Transactions in virtual currencies such as bitcoin are largely > untraceable and > >> anonymous making them susceptible to abuse by criminals in money > laundering > >> and financing of terrorism. > >> ? Virtual currencies are traded in exchange platforms that tend to be > unregulated > >> all over the world. Consumers may therefore lose their money without > having > >> any legal redress in the event these exchanges collapse or close > business. > >> ? There is no underlying or backing of assets and the value of virtual > currencies is > >> speculative in nature. This may result in high volatility in value of > virtual > >> currencies thus exposing users to potential losses. > >> > >> CBK reiterates that Bitcoin and similar products are not legal tender > nor are they > >> regulated in Kenya. The public should therefore desist from transacting > in Bitcoin > >> and similar products. > >> ++++ > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Josiah Mugambi > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> kictanet mailing list > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet < > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> > >> > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ngigi%40at.co.ke < > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ngigi%40at.co.ke> > >> > >> 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. > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Regards, > >> > >> Waithaka Ngigi > >> Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod > Building > >> T +254 20 525 0750 |Office Mobile: +254 716 201061 | M +254 737 811 000 > >> <> > >> www.at.co.ke <http://www.at.co.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/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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Issues with the Access to Information Bill
by Sidney Ochieng 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

Listers, The Access to Information Bill will codify one of the most important rights we have as citizens but it's not without issues. I've written about the ones I've noted here: http://sidneyochieng.co.ke/2015/12/issues-with-the-access-to-information-bi… I have of course reached out the lawmaker sponsoring the bill but I'm yet to hear back Would love to know what you all think. -- Regards, Sidney Ochieng *Skype:* sidney.ochieng | *Twitter:* @princelySid | *Website: * http://sidneyochieng.co.ke

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 103, Issue 87
by Nanjira Sambuli 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

Though CBK hasn’t said virtual currency is illegal; said it’s not legal tender, and essentially that they can’t be expected to step in. Maybe not a bad thing? > On 15 Dec 2015, at 12:00, 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: Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies (Ali Hussein) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:49:30 +0300 > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Public Notice by CBK on Virtual Currencies > Message-ID: <7B111466-78AE-4677-9A0B-B165AEFED676(a)hussein.me.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Waithaka > > I concur with you. 150% > > Regulators the world over need to get on with the Program. Virtual Currencies are here to stay. Instead of fighting them and driving them underground find a way to work with the new dispensation. > > This is a fight the CBK will NEVER win. That you can take to the Bank. (Pun intended). > > 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 > >> On Dec 15, 2015, at 11:07 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Very dicey... >> >> Let's see... What is MPesa? It's a Virtual Currency that has a 1:1 Mapping with the Kenya Shilling. That's why when I send you MPesa, you don't receive a legal tender, but you know you can convert it to KES at a rate of 1:1 minus the small charges. >> >> What is Paypal? a Virtual Currency that has a 1:1 mapping with say USD >> >> What is BitCoin? A Virtual Currency that has a *fluctuating* mapping with other currencies e.g 1:130 with USD. >> >> If I take the risk that BitCoin might fluctuate, a risk we also take when we get paid in USD / Euros etc when in Kenya, why should it be illegal? >> >> Its just a Virtual Currency, one of many.... >> >> Regards >> >> On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM, Josiah Mugambi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> CBK has taken a stand: >> >> https://www.centralbank.go.ke/index.php/news/464-public-on-virtual-currenci… <https://www.centralbank.go.ke/index.php/news/464-public-on-virtual-currenci…> >> >> Extract: >> >> ++++ >> >> The attention of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has been drawn to media reports >> on the use, holding and trading of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin in Kenya. >> Bitcoin is a form of un-regulated digital currency that is not issued or guaranteed by >> any government or central bank. Domestic and international money transfer >> services in Kenya are regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya Act and other >> legislation. In this regard, no entity is currently licensed to offer money remittance >> services and products in Kenya using virtual currency such as Bitcoin. >> >> This is to inform the public that virtual currencies such as Bitcoin are not legal >> tender in Kenya and therefore no protection exists in the event that the platform that >> exchanges or holds the virtual currency fails or goes out of business. Some of the >> risks associated with buying, holding or trading virtual currencies include the >> following: >> ? Transactions in virtual currencies such as bitcoin are largely untraceable and >> anonymous making them susceptible to abuse by criminals in money laundering >> and financing of terrorism. >> ? Virtual currencies are traded in exchange platforms that tend to be unregulated >> all over the world. Consumers may therefore lose their money without having >> any legal redress in the event these exchanges collapse or close business. >> ? There is no underlying or backing of assets and the value of virtual currencies is >> speculative in nature. This may result in high volatility in value of virtual >> currencies thus exposing users to potential losses. >> >> CBK reiterates that Bitcoin and similar products are not legal tender nor are they >> regulated in Kenya. The public should therefore desist from transacting in Bitcoin >> and similar products. >> ++++ >> >> >> -- >> Josiah Mugambi >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ngigi%40at.co.ke <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ngigi%40at.co.ke> >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards, >> >> Waithaka Ngigi >> Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building >> T +254 20 525 0750 |Office Mobile: +254 716 201061 | M +254 737 811 000 >> <> >> www.at.co.ke <http://www.at.co.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/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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Joe Mucheru vetting by parliament for position of ICT CS
by Mwendwa Kivuva 14 Dec '15

14 Dec '15

Joe Mucheru was vetted today by Parliament for the position of CS at the ministry if ICT. His achievements are major. It is good to see youthful people takeup leadership positions in the country, especially at Cabinet level. Joe is a man who believes in himself. He addressed issues very articulately and has good grasp of the industry. I liked the way he addressed issues of dominance by Safaricom and realisation of the Konza dream. On Safaricom, he stated in many words that there is no need to stiffle our companies, which in the larger world view are actually not that big. There is room for growth and ensuring our companies cross the border and operate in other markets. He stated his commitment to ensure fair competition in the industry and infrastructure sharing. This is what we have been advocating for at Kictanet. On Konza, he stated that he is committed to ensure the project goes through. His view was that there are not that many large ICT companies in Kenya. Many investors come around with bagloads of money, like $20m but they leave frustrated because of lack of investment opportunities. Konza will be that stepping stone for startups and entrepreneurs to get into the big league. I believe if he puts his energy in the ministry, we will see tremendous change in the sector. Too bad the current regime has less than two years in power. Do you think the ICT industry is moving in the right direction? Regards

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Wi-Fi users in cafes, matatus face CCTV cameras tracking [feedly]
by Sidney Ochieng 14 Dec '15

14 Dec '15

This seems incredibly short sighted and will not work in the slightest. ---- Wi-Fi users in cafes, matatus face CCTV cameras tracking // Business Daily Matatus, hotels and other public places offering Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) services will have to install CCTV cameras to monitor Internet users as part of the fight against cybercrime. ---- Shared via my feedly reader Regards, Sidney Touched not typed

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Final WSIS+10 agreed text
by Barrack Otieno 14 Dec '15

14 Dec '15

Listers, FYI Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alejandro Pisanty <apisanty(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 10:10 AM Subject: [Internet Policy] Final WSIS+10 agreed text To: internetpolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Hi, it appears that this is the final outcomes document for WSIS+10, appeared minutes ago (i.e. around 2 AM EST of the US): http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/UNPAN95707.pdf The previous one I had, from December 7, was numbered 95688 so this at least seems to confirm it's the latest version. Caught it through a friend's retweet of a UAE mission tweet, then went to #WSIS10 search for the document's URL. I'm sending this before reading, given the urgency of the matter. Yours, Alejandro Pisanty -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. Alejandro Pisanty Facultad de Química UNAM Av. Universidad 3000, 04510 Mexico DF Mexico +52-1-5541444475 FROM ABROAD +525541444475 DESDE MÉXICO SMS +525541444475 Blog: http://pisanty.blogspot.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/pisanty Unete al grupo UNAM en LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/22285/4A106C0C8614 Twitter: http://twitter.com/apisanty ---->> Unete a ISOC Mexico, http://www.isoc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ <https://www.avast.com/lp-safe-emailing?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm…> This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/lp-safe-emailing?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm…> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Announcing new Internet Society-Freedom House partnership
by Barrack Otieno 12 Dec '15

12 Dec '15

Listers, This might be usefull. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Nicolas Seidler" <seidler(a)isoc.org> Date: Dec 10, 2015 6:13 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Announcing new Internet Society-Freedom House partnership To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: Hi everyone, Today on international Human Rights Day <http://www.un.org/en/events/humanrightsday/>, the Internet Society and Freedom House <https://freedomhouse.org/> announced a new partnership to strengthen their collaboration for an Internet that enables opportunities and that is based on the respect of fundamental rights. ISOC’s CEO Kathy Brown has just released the following blog to announce this new collaboration <https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/12/internet-society…> and to explain our motivations. The Internet Society’s core vision is an "Internet for Everyone"; we have always invested, and will continue to invest, our efforts in connecting the unconnected. But access is only the first step towards an Internet of Opportunities, where people can trust their online experience and where their fundamental rights are respected and promoted online. Over the past few years, the issue of Human Rights online has become one of the top priorities in the Internet governance landscape, both at the global and local levels. Next week, Human Rights will be one of the central themes of the UN General Assembly event that will take stock of the 10 years of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). You can learn more on WSIS here <http://www.internetsociety.org/wsis>. This partnership will allow us to complement our technical expertise and global network of members and Chapters with unmatched data and analysis capacity generated over the past few years by Freedom House, in particular as part of their Freedom on the Net report series <https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/freedom-net-2015>. Stay tuned for more details on this partnership in 2016! Nicolas Seidler Policy Advisor Internet Society seidler(a)isoc.org ps: if you're on social media, please don't hesitate to share the announcement around through the following links: Share on Twitter (Internet Society) <https://twitter.com/internetsociety/status/674955131314503680> Share on Twitter (ISOC Policy <https://twitter.com/ISOCPolicy/status/674955131977228288>) Share on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety/posts/10153051760653239> Share on Google Plus <https://plus.google.com/+InternetSociety/posts/29GPB4B7Nby> Share on Reddit <https://www.reddit.com/r/humanrights/comments/3w84a5/the_internet_society_a…> Share on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/internet-society/comments?topic=6080721324…> _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu.

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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Fellowship Program Brings Global Voices Together at ICANN | Fellows Announced for ICANN55 in Marrakech
by Barrack Otieno 12 Dec '15

12 Dec '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "ICANN At-Large Staff" <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Dec 11, 2015 11:34 PM Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Fellowship Program Brings Global Voices Together at ICANN | Fellows Announced for ICANN55 in Marrakech To: "alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" < alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-12-11-en ------------------------------ Fellowship Program Brings Global Voices Together at ICANN | Fellows Announced for ICANN55 in Marrakech 11 December 2015 45 fellows from 35 countries have been selected to participate in ICANN's Fellowship program at the 55th Public Meeting in Marrakech, 5-10 March 2016. Of those forty-five, 27 are returning fellows from at least one previous meeting and various experience levels, while an additional 7 alumni of the Program will be coaches to the 22 attending as first time fellows. The selected fellows represent all sectors of society including civil, government, academia, facets of the business community, technical, security and end user groups. The country code name supporting organization is also represented. An independent selection committee assessed the 380 fellowship applications received for this meeting; 92 of those met minimum requirements for possible selection. Priority is given to applicants who not only meet minimum program requirements, but who are current residents of developing and least developed nations and who are interested in participating in ICANN and its supporting organizations, advisory committees, stakeholder and constituency groups. Click here to see the list of selected candidates and learn more about the fellowship program: http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships <https://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Request for proposals/Appel à Propositions
by Bob Omondi 11 Dec '15

11 Dec '15

FYI / A.... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bob Omondi <omondibob(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 8:55 PM Subject: Re: [AfrICANN-discuss] Request for proposals/Appel à Propositions To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear listers: Please note that this has now need extended accordingly. Please read the full advert here: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-30-en Regards Bob. 2015-12-01 15:01 GMT+03:00 Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org>: > Dear all / Bonjour à tous, > > ENGLISH: Please go to > https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-30-en for more > information on the announcement. The deadline for submission is Dec 05, > 2015 at 23:59 UTC. > Français: Prière visiter > https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-30-en pour plus de > détails concernant un appel à propositions. La date limite est bien le 05 > décembre à 23h59 UTC. > > 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/africann > >

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Re: [kictanet] A New Dispensation in CEOs/Leaders Responsibility? Bob Collymore shows the way its done and should be done
by henry＠article19.org 10 Dec '15

10 Dec '15

Great gesture from Bob Collymore. But he also must tell the world who is the beneficial shareholder of Mobitelea. That disclosure will ensure that the telecommunications industry in Kenya can now lead the fight against corruption. Henry O Maina From: "Davis Onsakia via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: henry(a)article19.org Cc: "Davis Onsakia" <mautidavis(a)gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 11:33:47 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] A New Dispensation in CEOs/Leaders Responsibility? Bob Collymore shows the way its done and should be done Thanks Ali for sharing this. This is a laudable move that should be emulated by not only the government employees and officials but also by those in the private sector; for it takes two to tango, and this applies to corruption too. A less corrupt private sector will lead to dry bowls for govt employees who might be in the habit of soliciting 'small tokens'! This two pronged approach will help to drain the corruption pipe. Best Regards, Davis M Onsakia "One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." On 9 December 2015 at 11:08, Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Dear Listers A lot has been said about our leaders responsibility in ending corruption in our country. A lot still has been talked about regarding leaders declaration of assets to ensure transparency in dealing with this issue. I cannot say that there has been much done or someone coming out publicly and making this available for all to see. Until now. Here’s Bob Collymore’s declaration of Income and Assets as at 8th December 2015. http://www.safaricom.co.ke/images/Bob%20Collymore.Individual%20Asset%20Decl… Also, here a post Bob released yesterday on corruption and the role of public sector: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/corruption-new-public-private-partnership-bo… The gauntlet has been thrown. Shall we start with all the new CS’ and PS’ that have just been nominated? I believe this is a first start towards slaying the corruption dragon. Kudos Bob for leading the way!! 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 _______________________________________________ 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/mautidavis%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. _______________________________________________ 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/henry%40article19.org 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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Re: [kictanet] A New Dispensation in CEOs/Leaders Responsibility? BobCollymore shows the way its done and should be done
by henry＠article19.org 10 Dec '15

10 Dec '15

Dear JG, Thanks for your response. My intervention on Mobitelea was not when was it sold to Vodacome. My issue was who is his co-beneficial shareholder in Vodacome. The secrecy around mobitelea taints safaricom and vodacom efforts in fighting corruption. Regards HM From: "Waithaka Ngigi via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: henry(a)article19.org Cc: "Waithaka Ngigi" <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:39:45 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] A New Dispensation in CEOs/Leaders Responsibility? BobCollymore shows the way its done and should be done Ali, The importance of declaring your wealth is that it sets a baseline; much the same way if you are being tested for High Blood Pressure, you need a known baseline‎ from which everything is measured against. The easiest way to fight corruption is to ask Public servants to declare their wealth and then do studies either targeted or randomly to confirm the stated details. Without wealth reports, you're left to only gathering intelligence on ‎suspects; a much more expensive exercise. Waithaka Ngigi Alliance Technologies www.at.co.ke From: Ali Hussein via kictanet Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:15 PM To: Ngigi Waithaka Reply To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Cc: Ali Hussein Subject: Re: [kictanet] A New Dispensation in CEOs/Leaders Responsibility? BobCollymore shows the way its done and should be done John Respectfully, I disagree with you. It’s not the act of sharing one’s net assets and income that will stop corruption in itself. In that you are right. It’s what we do with that information. So for example in Bob’s case. He, by virtue of sharing his information has said that his income and assets list, by virtue of him being a public servant is not a private matter anymore and you can track them when he was CEO and when he leaves. That in itself is (or should at least be!) a major deterrent of income accumulation using underhand methods. It is a part of a bigger solution. But its a beginning. 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 On Dec 10, 2015, at 10:01 AM, John Ochoti via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Let's assume that Collymore's gesture is followed by all public & private officers declare their wealth on a regular basis - will this exercise eventually lead to an end or even of corruption? Absolutely not. The only sure result is near-accurate profiling of persons based on how much they have. Woe unto you if you are worth little - you cannot even get a seat at a wedding or funeral. On the other hand if you have a lot you'll attract all manner of lazy idlers who will forcibly 'ask' you to share with them...often in life threatening scenarios. The only way of ending corruption is to simply STOP STEALING. John On 9 Dec 2015 15:59, "James Mbugua via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: BQ_BEGIN Maina Mobitelea was sold off to Vodafone before Collymore became CEO. JG From: henry--- via kictanet Sent: ‎09/‎12/‎2015 12:38 To: jgmbugua(a)gmail.com Cc: henry(a)article19.org Subject: Re: [kictanet] A New Dispensation in CEOs/Leaders Responsibility? BobCollymore shows the way its done and should be done Great gesture from Bob Collymore. But he also must tell the world who is the beneficial shareholder of Mobitelea. That disclosure will ensure that the telecommunications industry in Kenya can now lead the fight against corruption. Henry O Maina From: "Davis Onsakia via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > To: henry(a)article19.org Cc: "Davis Onsakia" < mautidavis(a)gmail.com > Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 11:33:47 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] A New Dispensation in CEOs/Leaders Responsibility? Bob Collymore shows the way its done and should be done Thanks Ali for sharing this. This is a laudable move that should be emulated by not only the government employees and officials but also by those in the private sector; for it takes two to tango, and this applies to corruption too. A less corrupt private sector will lead to dry bowls for govt employees who might be in the habit of soliciting 'small tokens'! This two pronged approach will help to drain the corruption pipe. Best Regards, Davis M Onsakia "One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." On 9 December 2015 at 11:08, Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: BQ_BEGIN Dear Listers A lot has been said about our leaders responsibility in ending corruption in our country. A lot still has been talked about regarding leaders declaration of assets to ensure transparency in dealing with this issue. I cannot say that there has been much done or someone coming out publicly and making this available for all to see. Until now. Here’s Bob Collymore’s declaration of Income and Assets as at 8th December 2015. http://www.safaricom.co.ke/images/Bob%20Collymore.Individual%20Asset%20Decl… Also, here a post Bob released yesterday on corruption and the role of public sector: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/corruption-new-public-private-partnership-bo… The gauntlet has been thrown. Shall we start with all the new CS’ and PS’ that have just been nominated? I believe this is a first start towards slaying the corruption dragon. Kudos Bob for leading the way!! 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 _______________________________________________ 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/mautidavis%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. 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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/jonsom.o%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. BQ_END _______________________________________________ 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. BQ_END _______________________________________________ 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/henry%40article19.org 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: [AfrICANN-discuss] Two webinars on Dec 15, 2015 - Deux webinaires le 15 Décembre 2015
by Bob Omondi 10 Dec '15

10 Dec '15

FYI... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, Dec 9, 2015 at 8:57 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Two webinars on Dec 15, 2015 - Deux webinaires le 15 Décembre 2015 To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> FRANCAIS: Vous êtes invités aux deux webinaires prévus pour le 15 décembre 2015 comme suit: 12:00 –13:00 UTC Webinaire sur la transition IANA et le renforcement de la responsabilité de l'ICANN 14:00-15:00 UTC : Quoi de neuf dans le processuss d'accréditation des bureaux d'enregistrement par ICANN Notez les liens AdobeConnect pour ces deux webinaires dans le texte qui suit. Vous aurez les slides dans AdobeConnect mais l'audio est uniquement en Anglais. Pour avoir accès à l'audio en Français, essayer d'appeler le numéro Toll-free, suivez les instructions et tapez 9002 pour acceder au CANAL en Français Merci ENGLIGH: You are invited to attend the following webinars on December 15, 2015 12:00 –13:00 UTC Regional webinar on the IANA Stawardship transition and ICANN's accountability 14:00-15:00 UTC : Update on ICANN registrar accreditation process WEBINAR DETAILS Regional webinar on the IANA Stawardship transition and ICANN's accountability *When:* Tuesday 15 December 2015 at 12.00 – 13.00 UTC (for time conversions, please refer to the link at *http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/* <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/>) *Where:* On Adobe Connect at *https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse-afr/* <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse-afr/> and over Telephone/Skype (dial-out numbers can be found online *here* <http://adigo.com/icann/>) *Agenda:* *Agenda Item**Speaker**Time**Welcome*Pierre Dandjinou12.00 – 12.02*Improving Africa's Participation in GAC*TBC12.02 – 12.12*IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN’s Accountability – A General Overview*Theresa Swinehart12.12 – 12.17*ICG Update*Manal Ismail12.17 – 12.27*CCWG Accountability Update*Tijani Ben Jeema12.27 – 12.37*Q&A*All12.37 – 12.57*Closing Remarks*Baher Esmat12.57 – 13.00 The call will be conducted in English with live interpretation in French. Questions and interventions can be posted either over the call or as text in the Adobe Connect room, either in English or in French. The language streamed directly into the Adobe Connect room will be the default language of English. In order to join the call, you can either; 1. Join by dialing into a toll-free number of your country as shown at *http://adigo.com/icann/* <http://adigo.com/icann/> either using a phone or via Skype by dialing one of the toll-free numbers listed in the same link. Once prompted for the conference code, please enter one of the following access codes: 1. *9001* if you wish to join the *English* bridge; or 2. *9002* if you wish to join the *French* bridge. 1. Join via the Adobe Connect room at *https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse-afr/* <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse-afr/> where the room provides you with a listen-in option as well as connecting your microphone directly to speak into the call. ==== *Webinar title*: updated webinar on ICANN registrar accreditation *When:* Tuesday 15 December 2015 at 14.00 – 15:00 UTC (for time conversions, please refer to the link at *http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/* <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/>) *Where:* On Adobe Connect at *https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse-afr/* <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse-afr/> and over Telephone (dial-out numbers can be found online *here* <http://adigo.com/icann/>) *Agenda:* 1*4:00 14:05: Introduction Pierre Dandjinou* *14:05- 14:35: ICANN registrar accreditation Caitlin Tubergen* *14:35- 14:55 Q/A* *14:55 Closing remarks Pierre Dandjinou* The webinar will be conducted in English with live interpretation in French. Questions and interventions can be posted either over the call or as text in the Adobe Connect room, either in English or in French. The language streamed directly into the Adobe Connect room will be the default language of English. In order to join the call, you can either; 1. Join by dialing into a toll-free number of your country as shown at *http://adigo.com/icann/* <http://adigo.com/icann/> either using a phone or via Skype by dialing one of the toll-free numbers listed in the same link. Once prompted for the conference code, please enter one of the following access codes: 1. *9001* if you wish to join the *English* bridge; or 2. *9002* if you wish to join the *French* bridge. 1. Join via the Adobe Connect room at *https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse-afr/* <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gse-afr/> where the room provides you with a listen-in option as well as connecting your microphone directly to speak into the call. - 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/africann

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PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ON KENYA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS
by Alwala, Rachel 10 Dec '15

10 Dec '15

Dear Listers, We wish to bring to your attention that the Authority has published six drafts regulations for public consultation. Communications Authority of Kenya invites stakeholders and members of the public to comment on the following draft Regulations: 1. The Kenya Information and Communications (Broadcasting) Regulations, 2015 2. The Kenya Information and Communications (Universal Service and Access) Regulations, 2015 3. The Kenya Information and Communications (Infrastructure sharing) Regulations, 2015 4. The Kenya Information and Communications (Cybersecurity) Regulations, 2015 5. The Kenya Information and Communications (Electronic Certification and Doman Name Administration) Regulations, 2015 The said draft regulations can be accessed on the Authority’s website through the following link: http://www.ca.go.ke/index.php/public-consultations Interested persons are hereby invited to submit written representation and /or comments on the said draft Regulations by and not later than 23rd December, 2015 through the following email address: consultations(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:consultations@ca.go.ke> Your inputs as key stakeholders will be very much appreciated. Please share with other networks beyond KICTANET so that we can have many more contributing their views. Regards, Rachel Alwala Assistant Director/Communications and External Affairs Communications Authority of Kenya PO Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Tel: +254 703 042000 Email: alwala(a)ca.go.ke Website: www.ca.go.ke

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Internet Freedom Festival - (Spain - March 2016)
by Mose Karanja 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

Hello listers, The Internet Freedom Festival (IFF) will take place March 1-6, 2015 in Valencia, Spain. It is a time for the freedom community to strengthen bonds of trust, share knowledge, and recharge batteries. IFF takes a community, ground up approach. As a result, we are looking for interesting individuals submit a session that they feel would benefit the Internet Freedom community. Currently, there are 8 tracks you can be part of. Deadline is December 15. https://internetfreedomfestival.org/host-a-session/ <https://internetfreedomfestival.org/host-a-session/> In this edition specifically we really want to increase the diversity of participants present at the festival. Previous festivals have seen low attendance from Sub-Sahara Africa, from child-safety online orgs, gender-focused organisations, LGBTQI community and other minorities who are affected by Internet surveillance but are not represented as much as they would wish. Funding is limited and will depend on quality of session, how collaborative it is and how it can lead to a practical impact path after the festival. So, go ahead and submit <https://internetfreedomfestival.org/host-a-session/> your session. IFF creates an unique, vibrant environment where activists from various parts of the world, software creators, humanitarian workers, policy makers and others can come together, and collaboratively tackle the biggest challenges facing the Internet Freedom community. We are also looking for volunteers that can help with a variety of tasks. You can indicate your desire to become a volunteer in the RSVP form: https://internetfreedomfestival.org/register/ <https://internetfreedomfestival.org/register/>. If you organization would like to be a friend or partner, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Money contributions, while appreciated are not necessary. Please contact Moses at mosekaranja(a)gmail.com <mailto:mosekaranja@gmail.com> (PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>) Find more info here: https://internetfreedomfestival.org/ <https://internetfreedomfestival.org/> --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>

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A New Dispensation in CEOs/Leaders Responsibility? Bob Collymore shows the way its done and should be done
by Ali Hussein 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

Dear Listers A lot has been said about our leaders responsibility in ending corruption in our country. A lot still has been talked about regarding leaders declaration of assets to ensure transparency in dealing with this issue. I cannot say that there has been much done or someone coming out publicly and making this available for all to see. Until now. Here’s Bob Collymore’s declaration of Income and Assets as at 8th December 2015. http://www.safaricom.co.ke/images/Bob%20Collymore.Individual%20Asset%20Decl… <http://www.safaricom.co.ke/images/Bob%20Collymore.Individual%20Asset%20Decl…> Also, here a post Bob released yesterday on corruption and the role of public sector: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/corruption-new-public-private-partnership-bo… <https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/corruption-new-public-private-partnership-bo…> The gauntlet has been thrown. Shall we start with all the new CS’ and PS’ that have just been nominated? I believe this is a first start towards slaying the corruption dragon. Kudos Bob for leading the way!! 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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Fwd: [i-network] Estonian Government to go cloud 100%
by Barrack Otieno 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

I wonder what listers would say on this. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "wamarobert(a)outlook.com" <wamarobert(a)outlook.com> Date: Dec 6, 2015 1:09 AM Subject: [i-network] Estonian Government to go cloud 100% To: "I-Network Uganda" <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Cc: Hi i-Netters, This is interesting even to our public services colleagues.... Estonia is planning to upload all of its government data to the cloud so that the country can be run from abroad if necessary. http://eandt.theiet.org/news/2015/dec/estonian-government-cloud-backup.cfm -Robert MAILING LIST RULES - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189… WEEKLY DISCUSSION ROUNDUPS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=19… QUARTERLY eNEWSLETTERS - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=34&… WEBSITE - www.i-network.or.ug TWITTER - http://twitter.com/inetwork FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/inetwork.ug The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit [web site]( http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/ ) Click [here]( mailto:leave.i-network@dgroups.org ) to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message.

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Women at the forefront of development : the fight against cyber based violence - 16 day campaign
by Josiah Mugambi 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

This should be worth some discussion and thought. Forum is currently ongoing at AfDB Nairobi offices. Follow on twitter: #AfDB16DaysKE https://mobile.twitter.com/search/?q=%23afdb16daysKe&s=hash This blog post from some months back: http://www.afromum.com/growing-trend-cyber-violence-kenya/

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Mail bounces on Tuesday 08/12.15
by Grace Githaiga 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

Good morning listers Those of you who tried to post on the list yesterday may have noticed that the mails were bouncing. This is because kictanet.or.ke is registered with EAC directory and were experiencing problems with DNS. This was however resolved just around midnight. Thanks to Washington who followed and worked on this matter to ensure we are 'back on air'. In light of this, those whose mails bounced may want to re-post under the different subject lines and continue with the various debates. Thank you for understanding. RgdsGrace

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Looking for help spreading word about Kathy Brown's WSIS+10 and Internet security blog post
by Barrack Otieno 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Dan York" <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Dec 8, 2015 8:47 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Looking for help spreading word about Kathy Brown's WSIS+10 and Internet security blog post To: "Internet Policy External" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: Internet policy list subscribers, I'd greatly appreciate any help you all could give in spreading the word about a blog post from Kathy Brown that we published today. *This week* there are more negotiations happening in New York about the WSIS+10 event and there are a number of governments seeking to have governments play a larger role in Internet security discussions at the expense of other stakeholder groups. We published a blog post from Kathy today talking about why we see the need for Internet security discussions to involve ALL stakeholders and pointing out some of the work already happening within the technical community: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/12/wsis10-and-chall… If any of you are able to share that link with other people or other communities, it would be greatly appreciated. If you share links on social networks, it can be found at: https://twitter.com/internetsociety/status/674273607002943488 https://twitter.com/ISOCPolicy/status/674273607057444865 https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety/posts/10153048729348239 https://plus.google.com/+InternetSociety/posts/1EP9qYRpuy4 https://www.linkedin.com/company/internet-society/comments?topic=6080040071… https://www.reddit.com/r/internetgovernance/comments/3vy89w/wsis10_and_the_… The moment to attempt to influence the discussions is right now - and so any assistance spreading the word would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dan -- Dan York Senior Content Strategist, Internet Society york(a)isoc.org +1-802-735-1624 Jabber: york(a)jabber.isoc.org Skype: danyork http://twitter.com/danyork http://www.internetsociety.org/ _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu.

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KENIC deletes isuhuruinkenya.co.ke domain
by James Wamathai 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Hello Listers, Isn't this censorship? http://www.monitor.co.ke/2015/12/07/kenic-shuts-down-a-kenyan-domain/

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ICT in Governance:-KE Analysis
by Walubengo J 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

This could be of interest - especially for the incoming leadership at the Ministry of ICT. This report reviews government and non-government Information and Communication Technology (ICT) initiatives in Kenya, and examines how ICT-related policies and other legislation affect citizen participation and democratic governance. Read more @http://www.cipesa.org/2015/10/ict-in-governance-in-kenya-policies-and-practice/ rgdswalu.

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 103, Issue 44
by James Wamathai 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

Mwendwa, The domain http://isuhuruinkenya.co.ke/ is down. You can check it yourself. The Who is says that the domain status is server hold http://whois.domaintools.com/isuhuruinkenya.co.ke and also the owner was informed of the same thing by his registrar. ----- [image: hapa kenya] <http://www.hapakenya.com> james wamathai / managing editor +254-722 352239/ jw(a)hapakenya.com http://www.hapakenya.com [image: Facebook] <http://facebook.com/uqweli> [image: Twitter] <http://htmlsig.com/#%23%23%23> [image: Google Plus] <https://plus.google.com/+JamesWamathai/> [image: Linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=88118555> [image: Instagram] <http://instagram.com/uqweli> [image: Skype] <http://htmlsig.com/#%23%23%23%23%23> On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 5:49 PM, <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: KENIC deletes isuhuruinkenya.co.ke domain (Mwendwa Kivuva) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2015 15:44:35 +0100 > From: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KENIC deletes isuhuruinkenya.co.ke domain > Message-ID: > < > CAEhPqwpQdrf0Vr_GbxewjZgAkg7L_EdF6f7Jg4-CukuEUbsA-Q(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Listers, > > Let us understand that KENIC is a social good. It is ours to protect. KENIC > does not belong to them, it belongs to us. > > When we start spreading false rumours against our KENIC, what are we doing > to it's brand? Wisdom calls for us to verify any information before we go > guns blazing. We are now persecuting an innocent entity. > > Long live KENIC. > > Regards > On Dec 7, 2015 5:18 PM, "Sidney Ochieng via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Eric, > > What does that mean? Meanwhile you've not answered any of our > questions... > > On 7 Dec 2015 17:05, "Eric Ndungu via kictanet" < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> Dear Listers, > >> > >> Kindly note that KeNIC has not deleted the domain. > >> > >> The domain is active and delegated. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> With Regards, > >> > >> > >> *Eric M. Ndungu:* > >> *Marketing & Communications Manager* > >> [E] eric(a)kenic.or.ke <paul(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, +254 715 275 483/[T] +254 20 > >> 2324686, 4450057/8/ > >> Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> On Dec 7, 2015, at 4:57 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> > >> Listers > >> > >> If this actually happened then it's a shame. KeNIC does need to answer > >> this. > >> > >> Good news though:- > >> > >> isuhuruinkenya.today > >> isuhuruinkenya.com > >> isuhuruinkenya.net > >> isuhuruinkenya.org > >> isuhuruinkenya.in > >> isuhuruinkenya.info > >> isuhuruinkenya.xyz > >> isuhuruinkenya.life > >> etc... > >> > >> Are all available..This site should be back up in a few hours if the > >> owners are willing. > >> > >> Would be interesting to see if these will be snapped up in the next few > >> minutes..:-) > >> > >> We sure are living in interesting times. We have choices. > >> > >> *Ali Hussein* > >> *Principal* > >> *Hussein & Associates* > >> +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > >> > >> Twitter: @AliHKassim > >> Skype: abu-jomo > >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > >> <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 7 Dec 2015, at 4:34 PM, Sidney Ochieng via kictanet < > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> > >> Well, this isn't a good look. When it when down I thought the owner took > >> it down didn't think to look into it. > >> > >> Kenic has the following questions to answer: > >> 1. Under which law or policy was this done? Provide the court order > >> 2. If it wasn't under those then who's authority? Names and positions > >> 3. What methods exist to challenge such take downs? > >> 4. How is this even legal? > >> > >> Documentation showing such would be appreciated. > >> > >> Finally that the owner of the website needs to go to your offices to > pick > >> up a let is a shame because email. Or is that a tactic to further > >> intimidated the website owner? > >> > >> We should all be especially wary... > >> On 7 Dec 2015 16:17, "James Wamathai via kictanet" < > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> > >>> Hello Listers, > >>> > >>> Isn't this censorship? > >>> http://www.monitor.co.ke/2015/12/07/kenic-shuts-down-a-kenyan-domain/ > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> 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/sidney.ochieng%40gmai… > >>> > >>> 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. > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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/eric%40kenic.or.ke > >> > >> 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/sidney.ochieng%40gmai… > >> > >> 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/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. > > >

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 103, Issue 40
by James Wamathai 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

Owner of the domain + who is on your site says otherwise. https://twitter.com/kipropesque/status/673837559722680320 ----- [image: hapa kenya] <http://www.hapakenya.com> james wamathai / managing editor +254-722 352239/ jw(a)hapakenya.com http://www.hapakenya.com [image: Facebook] <http://facebook.com/uqweli> [image: Twitter] <http://htmlsig.com/#%23%23%23> [image: Google Plus] <https://plus.google.com/+JamesWamathai/> [image: Linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=88118555> [image: Instagram] <http://instagram.com/uqweli> [image: Skype] <http://htmlsig.com/#%23%23%23%23%23> On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 5:09 PM, <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: KENIC deletes isuhuruinkenya.co.ke domain (Eric Ndungu) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2015 17:06:24 +0300 > From: Eric Ndungu <eric(a)kenic.or.ke> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KENIC deletes isuhuruinkenya.co.ke domain > Message-ID: <8034DAD3-5767-4AAC-AB2B-8A18126D80E6(a)kenic.or.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear Listers, > > Kindly note that KeNIC has not deleted the domain. > > The domain is active and delegated. > > > > > With Regards, > > > Eric M. Ndungu: > Marketing & Communications Manager > [E] eric(a)kenic.or.ke <mailto:paul@kenic.or.ke>/[W] www.kenic.or.ke < > http://www.kenic.or.ke/>/[TW] twitter.com/kenictld < > http://twitter.com/kenictld>/ [Blog]kenic.or.ke/blog > [F] 4450087 /[M] +254 733 790 073, +254 715 275 483/[T] +254 20 2324686, > 4450057/8/ > Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi > > > > > > > On Dec 7, 2015, at 4:57 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > > Listers > > > > If this actually happened then it's a shame. KeNIC does need to answer > this. > > > > Good news though:- > > > > isuhuruinkenya.today > > isuhuruinkenya.com <http://isuhuruinkenya.com/> > > isuhuruinkenya.net <http://isuhuruinkenya.net/> > > isuhuruinkenya.org <http://isuhuruinkenya.org/> > > isuhuruinkenya.in > > isuhuruinkenya.info <http://isuhuruinkenya.info/> > > isuhuruinkenya.xyz > > isuhuruinkenya.life > > etc... > > > > Are all available..This site should be back up in a few hours if the > owners are willing. > > > > Would be interesting to see if these will be snapped up in the next few > minutes..:-) > > > > We sure are living in interesting times. We have choices. > > > > Ali Hussein > > Principal > > Hussein & Associates > > +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > > > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > Skype: abu-jomo > > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim < > http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> < > http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> > > Blog: www.alyhussein.com <http://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 7 Dec 2015, at 4:34 PM, Sidney Ochieng via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > wrote: > > > >> Well, this isn't a good look. When it when down I thought the owner > took it down didn't think to look into it. > >> > >> Kenic has the following questions to answer: > >> 1. Under which law or policy was this done? Provide the court order > >> 2. If it wasn't under those then who's authority? Names and positions > >> 3. What methods exist to challenge such take downs? > >> 4. How is this even legal? > >> > >> Documentation showing such would be appreciated. > >> > >> Finally that the owner of the website needs to go to your offices to > pick up a let is a shame because email. Or is that a tactic to further > intimidated the website owner? > >> > >> We should all be especially wary... > >> On 7 Dec 2015 16:17, "James Wamathai via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > wrote: > >> Hello Listers, > >> > >> Isn't this censorship? > http://www.monitor.co.ke/2015/12/07/kenic-shuts-down-a-kenyan-domain/ < > http://www.monitor.co.ke/2015/12/07/kenic-shuts-down-a-kenyan-domain/> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> kictanet mailing list > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet < > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> > >> > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/sidney.ochieng%40gmai… > < > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/sidney.ochieng%40gmai… > > > >> > >> 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 <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet < > 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 > < > 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. > > _______________________________________________ > > 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/eric%40kenic.or.ke > > > > 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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Shared from Twitter: KENIC Confirms Takedown of isUhuruInKenya.co.ke Domain
by Ali Hussein 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

Eric Your denial seems to be very much against the sentiments of Kenyans on social media and the Techweez blog. KENIC Confirms Takedown of isUhuruInKenya.co.ke Domain My sense is that this may very well be sensationalization. Maybe someone hacked the site? Be that as it may KeNIC needs to get ahead of this hullabaloo and assure all owners of .ke domains that you have laid down procedures for take down orders etc. My suggestion would be that:- 1. Immediately issue a denial and proof that you guys didn't do this. 2. Engage the community on the procedures of take down. 3. Clearly inform the public what constitutes a take down etc. KeNIC has done well over the last few years and you guys need to be seen as Politically Agnostic. Period. 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-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: STAKEHOLDERS MEETING INVITATION
by Ali Hussein 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

Hi All KPLC is calling a stakeholders’ meeting on how to better connect Kenya. Pleas see attached. 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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Fwd: [Internet Policy] CIS's Position on Net Neutrality
by Barrack Otieno 06 Dec '15

06 Dec '15

Quite usefull in light of this weeks discussions. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Joly MacFie" <joly(a)punkcast.com> Date: Dec 5, 2015 7:36 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] CIS's Position on Net Neutrality To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: Published Dec 4. http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/ciss-position-on-net-neutrali… 1. Net Neutrality violations can potentially have multiple categories of harms —* competition harms, free speech harms, privacy harms, innovation and ‘generativity’ harms, harms to consumer choice and user freedoms, and diversity harms* thanks to unjust discrimination and gatekeeping by Internet service providers. 2. Net Neutrality violations (including some those forms of zero-rating that violate net neutrality) can also have different kinds benefits — enabling the *right to freedom of expression*, and the *freedom of association*, especially when access to communication and publishing technologies is increased; *increased competition*[by enabling product differentiation, can potentially allow small ISPs compete against market incumbents];*increased access* [usually to a subset of the Internet] by those without any access because they cannot afford it, increased access [usually to a subset of the Internet] by those who don't see any value in the Internet,*reduced payments* by those who already have access to the Internet especially if their usage is dominated by certain services and destinations. 3. Given the magnitude and variety of potential harms, *complete forbearance from all regulation is not an option* for regulators nor is self-regulation sufficient to address all the harms emerging from Net Neutrality violations, since incumbent telecom companies cannot be trusted to effectively self-regulate. Therefore, *CIS calls for the immediate formulation of Net Neutrality regulation* by the telecom regulator [TRAI] and the notification thereof by the government [Department of Telecom of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology]. CIS also calls for the eventual enactment of statutory law on Net Neutrality. All such policy must be developed in a transparent fashion after proper consultation with all relevant stakeholders, and after giving citizens an opportunity to comment on draft regulations. 4. Even though some of these harms may be large, CIS believes that a government cannot apply the precautionary principle in the case of Net Neutrality violations. *Banning technical innovations and business model innovations is not an appropriate policy option. *The regulation must toe a careful line *to solve the optimization problem: *refraining from over-regulation of ISPs and harming innovation at the carrier level (and benefits of net neutrality violations mentioned above) while preventing ISPs from harming innovation and user choice. ISPs must be regulated to limit harms from unjust discrimination towards consumers as well as to limit harms from unjust discrimination towards the services they carry on their networks. 5. Based on regulatory theory, we believe that a regulatory framework that is technologically neutral, that factors in differences in technological context, as well as market realities and existing regulation, and which is able to respond to new evidence is what is ideal. This means that we need a framework that has some bright-line rules based, but which allows for flexibility in determining the scope of exceptions and in the application of the rules. Candidate principles to be embodied in the regulation include: *transparency, non-exclusivity, limiting unjust discrimination*. 6. The *harms emerging from walled gardens can be mitigated in a number of ways*. *On zero-rating the form of regulation must depend on the specific model and the potential harms that result from that model. *Zero-rating can be: paid for by the end consumer or subsidized by ISPs or subsidized by content providers or subsidized by government or a combination of these; deal-based or criteria-based or government-imposed; ISP-imposed or offered by the ISP and chosen by consumers; Transparent and understood by consumers vs. non-transparent; based on content-type or agnostic to content-type; service-specific or service-class/protocol-specific or service-agnostic; available on one ISP or on all ISPs. Zero-rating by a small ISP with 2% penetration will not have the same harms as zero-rating by the largest incumbent ISP. For service-agnostic / content-type agnostic zero-rating, which Mozilla terms ‘*equal rating*’, CIS advocates for* no regulation.* 7. CIS believes that *Net Neutrality regulation for mobile and fixed-line access must be different* recognizing the fundamental differences in technologies. 8. *On specialized services CIS believes that there should be logical separation* and that all details of such specialized services and their impact on the Internet must be made transparent to consumers both individual and institutional, the general public and to the regulator. Further, such services should be available to the user only upon request, and not without their active choice, with the requirement that the service cannot be reasonably provided with ‘best efforts’ delivery guarantee that is available over the Internet, and hence requires discriminatory treatment, or that the discriminatory treatment does not unduly harm the provision of the rest of the Internet to other customers. 9. On incentives for telecom operators, CIS believes that the government should consider different models such as waiving contribution to the Universal Service Obligation Fund for prepaid consumers, and freeing up additional spectrum for telecom use without royalty using a shared spectrum paradigm, as well as freeing up more spectrum for use without a licence. 10. On reasonable network management CIS still does not have a common institutional position. -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- - _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu.

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Net Neutrality Debate Observations
by Mose Karanja 05 Dec '15

05 Dec '15

The NetNeutrality Debate in Kenya I have been keenly following the debate on NetNeutrality globally and especially the Kenyan one. The events of the last three weeks kicking off at the Internet governance Forum in Brazil and the KICTANet mailing list debate have been key and it is clear to me: There is a huge gulf between research numbers presented in defence or opposition towards Free Basics/Internet.org in the developing world. There is a limiting simplistic targeting of Facebook as the force of evil in this debate. In the period after the IGF, discussions in Kenya and publications have moved more towards Facebook’s Free Basics; some objective and critical, some clearly as general attacks on Facebook as a company and Free Basics as a product. It was absolutely great for Grace Githaiga to bring the Facebook Policy team in to ensure official positions are clarified and the members’ questions would be answered. My observations 1. The Net Neutrality debate we are having is quite limited. The focus on Free Basics is very much in order and I hope this kind of energy can go to other contentious NN issues like protocol and peering discrimination (like when Zuku caps your download speeds when you are downloading Game of Thrones from Pirate Sites or when streaming live matches) and IP discrimination (when coffee joints, universities or organizations block specific websites like YouTube, Facebook under the guise of productivity, obscenity or heavy-traffic balance). These are top-of the head examples. 2. Our Kenyan primary research on this area is a sham! I am saying this as a researcher myself at Strathmore Law School. That is why we cannot push back on the numbers and data presented to us. Mozilla, Facebook, Stanford Uni all presented some data. We have some opinion polls here and there but no substantive work has been done locally. I ask all of us to get our hands dirty and get the data out from the users in our country so we can have a solid case in these debates. We have a huge task ahead of us if we are to step into the global table of serious discussion. I cringed to hear an African participant at the IGF say that Africans should be included in the table discussing NN and issues affecting Africa and Internet. This is someone who had flown over 10,000 miles to Brazil yet claimed Africans (the generality) should be included in the discussion. I don’t think nobody ever blocked someone off from participating in the pre-IGF events and surely, playing that racism/underdeveloped/Africa/Poverty card is so lame. Unless we conduct our research, we will continue being consumers of knowledge, or whatever is presented as such. 3. The organizations which deal directly with masses of end user are critical in giving feedback to the listers: ElimuTv for example is a good case. Most listers here are trapped in the {Nairobi-global capitals’ conferences} and would profit from first hand experiences from the counties. 4. In Reconciling political and economic goals in the net neutrality debate <https://www.msu.edu/~bauerj/papers/bauer-obar-netneutrality-tis-2014.pdf> (PDF), the authors argue convincingly for combining instruments towards an open Internet that upholds Net Neutrailty. As it has always been clear, access to the Internet is not a simple technological issue that can fixed just by adding more tech to the problem. One more cable won’t solve the access problem. Definitely the tech is core but freedom of speech, economic independence, language issues and political participation at the local level matter as much. CIPIT (at Strathmore) looks forward to partnering with all those who are interested in this topic in conducting primary research, forums and policy making. Blatant attack on Facebook or Google or Apple or whatever as a company is very easy. Anyone can do it. However, serious matters like this need our critical energies to offer credible alternatives to connect our people to the Internet. TL: DR: No, just read :) --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F> > On Dec 4, 2015, at 3:37 PM, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <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 <mailto:kictanet-request@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet-owner@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: Introducing Facebook Africa Public Policy Team to > KICTANet (waudo siganga) > > From: waudo siganga <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com <mailto:emailsignet@mailcan.com>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Introducing Facebook Africa Public Policy Team to KICTANet > Date: December 4, 2015 at 3:25:46 PM EAT > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > > > This looks useful. Kivuva/Hussein please comment. Looks like schools can be able to access useful content without what the Bamba people call "kunyanyaswa na kukatwakatwa kila mwezi" > > On Fri, Dec 4, 2015, at 02:46 PM, Ebele Okobi via kictanet wrote: >> That’s fantastic-education content is some of the most sought after for Free Basics. >> A couple of things- >> Can you please have your team take a look at Platform, and the technical specifications, here? https://developers.facebook.com/docs/internet-org/platform-technical-guidel… <https://developers.facebook.com/docs/internet-org/platform-technical-guidel…> >> Then they can submit, here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/internet-org <https://developers.facebook.com/docs/internet-org> >> >> I will also connect you directly with our EMEA content lead! >> Thanks so much for writing, and for the work that you do. >> Best, Ebele >> >> <6F096681-9A34-452C-A5CD-1D0E4C64A463[1].png> >> >> Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa >> >> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 >> >> 2 Stephen St | London | W1T 1AN >> >> >> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com <mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> >> >> >> From: Network of non- formal Educational institutions <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com <mailto:nnfeischools@yahoo.com>> >> Date: Friday, December 4, 2015 at 5:17 AM >> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> >> Cc: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com <mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com>> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Introducing Facebook Africa Public Policy Team to KICTANet >> >> Good morning to all >> Facebook has made a positive move towards helping the poor communities >> We offer secondary education on TV and use Facebook to push some videos and interaction. However a good number of our student have said they are not on Facebook because they can not afford internet >> We would wish to be included in the program. How do we go about it >> >> Jane Muthiga >> Director Elimu TV >> 07231444259 >> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__overview.mail.yahoo.co…> >> On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 4:31 PM, Ebele Okobi via kictanet >> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> Thanks so much for these questions! Please see below, in line. >> <6F096681-9A34-452C-A5CD-1D0E4C64A463[2].png> >> >> Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa >> >> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 >> >> 2 Stephen St | London | W1T 1AN >> >> >> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com <mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> >> >> >> From: kictanet <FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='javascript:return'. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>.> on behalf of Sidney Ochieng via kictanet <FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='javascript:return'. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>.> >> Reply-To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='javascript:return'. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>.> >> Date: Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 1:05 PM >> To: Ebele Okobi <FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='javascript:return'. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>.> >> Cc: Sidney Ochieng <FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. 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For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>.> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Introducing Facebook Africa Public Policy Team to KICTANet >> >> Ebele, >> I'm still taking time to go through everything is your rather exhaustive reply but I do have a couple of questions: >> >From your participation guidelines: >> In addition, secure content is not supported and may not load. >> Any data (e.g., proxy requests) or reporting we provide is deemed Facebook confidential information and cannot be used by you for any advertising purposes or shared with third parties. >> >> >> Why isn't secure content explicitly supported? >> I am checking with our EMEA content partnerships team; will get back soonest. >> What is the rationale for the data and reporting condition? >> Per my exhaustive reply, ;-), we do not allow any advertising on Free Basics, and we do not allow developers to violate the privacy rights of users of Free Basics-see highlighted portion. We do not want developers creating sites that profit off of Free Basics users, or that use their data to advertise, or that share their data with third parties. >> >> Also while the while the FAQs on that page say different there's this condition: >> What do you mean when you say the FAQs on that page “say different”? Can you please specify what you mean when you say the FAQs “say different”? Thanks-once you do, will get back soonest. >> >> Developer participation on the Free Basics Platform, including the information submitted with your application, is otherwise governed by our standard legal terms. Collectively, our standard legal terms and these supplemental terms are the entire agreement between you and Facebook relating to Free Basics, and any terms of use for your service will not apply to Facebook. >> >> Those legal terms contain this: >> For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like photos and videos (IP content), you specifically give us the following permission, subject to your privacy andapplication settings: you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use any IP content that you post on or in connection with Facebook (IP License). This IP License ends when you delete your IP content or your account unless your content has been shared with others, and they have not deleted it. >> >> So what takes precedence, the FAQ or legal terms? What does this mean for content producers who make a living of that content if Facebook chooses to exercise this right?? >> >> Finally Nanjira makes an important point in her post here(FastMail WARNING: URL text and host don't match, possible phishing attempt. URL disabled. 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Original text='http://nanjira.com/2015/11/taking-free-basics-in-kenya-on-a-spin/ <http://nanjira.com/2015/11/taking-free-basics-in-kenya-on-a-spin/'>' <http://nanjira.com/2015/11/taking-free-basics-in-kenya-on-a-spin/'>. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>.) about how the platform, in Kenya at least, seems set up for consumption. Why is this? Was this an explicit decision or a side-effect of the chosen platforms? What is Facebook doing to encourage people to provide content to these sites? >> Platform is actually set up for people to create, but Free Basics is meant to be a light-weight product that operators are willing to provide for free, for people new to the Internet. Per previously—Free Basics is meant to be an on-ramp to the Internet. It’s not meant to be a place where people stay. The kind of Internet access that supports content creation requires all kinds of inputs (electricity, broadband, infrastructure) that Facebook alone is not solely equipped to provide in 192 countries around the world. It’s no coincidence that the countries with the most creators are countries with a) the most resources and b) the biggest government investment in infrastructure. As you know, it’s not Facebook that charges for Internet access in developing countries-it’s operators. Are operators willing to provide unlimited access, for free, to people? Should they? I think the primary thing to remember, per my email is that Free Basics is not, at all, meant to be a holistic answer to a complex issue. It is only meant to be a short/medium-term way of addressing two very specific linked barriers to access-awareness and cost. >> >> Looking forward to hearing your responses and I will be adding other questions as I go through your response(s). >> >> On 3 December 2015 at 13:00, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='javascript:return'. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>.> wrote: >> Hi Ebele, >> >> Many thanks for your responses. I have a somewhat dumb question, some might have been partly addressed. >> >> 1. What role does the facebook public policy team play in Africa? >> >> 2. What led to the creation of the team? >> >> 3. What are facebooks plans regarding promotion of local content and extending connectivity to marginalized areas? >> >> 4. What is Facebooks defination of Net Neutrality and what is its position on the same? >> >> Please educate me >> >> Thanks >> >> On Dec 3, 2015 9:56 AM, "Ebele Okobi via kictanet" <FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='javascript:return'. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>.> wrote: >> Zero-rating plans are indeed fully compatible and offered along with paid plans-they are just one of many options, and per my response below, zero-rating that is paid for by operator must exist together with paid plans because if not, the operator can't survive. >> >> Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa >> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <> >> >> 10 Brock Street | London <> | NW1 3FG >> FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='javascript:return'. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>. >> >> >> >> On Dec 3, 2015, at 5:57 AM, waudo siganga via kictanet <FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='javascript:return'. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>.> wrote: >> >>> A quick one for Kivuva, Hussein, Ebele - Please clarify is this Zero-rating incompatible with, i.e. mutually exclusive to paid services? Why cant they operate TOGETHER. >>> Waudo >>> >>> On Thu, Dec 3, 2015, at 01:52 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva wrote: >>>> There is a good satirical letter from Max, Zuckerberg's daughter on giving people free access to Facebook as if it was water or electricity: FastMail WARNING: URL text and host don't match, possible phishing attempt. URL disabled. 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Original text='http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/12/02/max_zuckerberg_reply_letter/ <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/12/02/max_zuckerberg_reply_letter/'>' <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/12/02/max_zuckerberg_reply_letter/'>. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>., >>>> >>>> On Dec 3, 2015 1:05 AM, FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='javascript:return'. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>.wrote: >>>> Dr. Waudo, your questions are valid, and very well structured. This is what has been asked for some years now. And the idea of asking Facebook to come over is for them to school us too on their view of net neutrality. >>>> >>>> But find my attempt inline: >>>> >>>> On Dec 2, 2015 6:48 PM, "waudo siganga" <FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='javascript:return'. For more information on phishing click here <x-msg://1/docs/phishing.html>.> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > Hi Kivuva/Hussein. I need a little more enlightenment: >>>> > >>>> > 1. Is the "Zero-Rating" issue a debate or has it already been concluded that it is a bad thing? There is a hint that supporting it may leave one in not very good standing.. >>>> >>>> This has not been agreed upon. We would probably not get an answer to whether it is good or bad. But some countries have determined and outlawed zero rating, some analyze zero rating requests on case by case basis, and other have approved zero rating. >>>> >>>> > 2. According to Kivuva's well-written article "Zero rating infringes on fundamental human rights by denying users access to the Internet". Are other service providers, including those offering "full" Internet Access at a fee, stopped or hindered from offering their services when some companies offer the zero-rating? Can both forms operate at the same time? >>>> >>>> This is a great question. And it is probably the main selling point for zero rating. To answer the question, if you have a data package, you can access the Internet outside the zero rated area. I probably like the idea. But what are the root cause for using zero rating? Can we make the Internet affordable? >>>> >>>> > 3. In Q2 above I have "full" in quotes because in my use of Internet I am yet to come across a truly "neutral Internet" i.e. sometimes I try to access certain websites or services and you are unable as you get a message that you cannot access that site/service from your country, meaning many services providers already practise packet filtering. >>>> >>>> True. There are many ways in which net neutrality is infringed, and there are different legislation from country to country on those aspects. The one that has affected us more is bandwidth trotting, especially of bit torrent traffic. An ISP advertises unlimited Internet access at $$$, then when you start using more resources than they had anticipated, they tighten your pipe. Bandwidth trotting and protocol blocking was banned by EU in 2014. Mobile carriers used to block access to Skype because it hurts voice, calling, and text-messaging revenue. >>>> >>>> So part of why we have been calling for a Net Neutrality law in Kenya is to protect the consumer, and also have a stand. Currently, the ISP can do whatever they want. The model to adopt is upto the community. >>>> >>>> > 4. Hussein gives certain characteristics of a "market" but probably leaves out a very critical one: Choice. The best market is the one where ALL service providers are given the opportunity to offer their services and consumers are left to choose. At the end of the day it is the consumers that decide which companies and services survive and which wilt along the way. Why choose for the consumer beforehand by barring certain services or business models? >>>> >>>> Be careful before you imprison yourself with your own words :). In the same breath of choice, who decided which websites a consumer should have access to? Why choose for the consumer beforehand? :) Why limit consumer choice? >>>> >>>> At another level, consumers are not usually very knowledgeable in what they want, or even what is good for a country. I'm ready to bet that if one country allows zero rating, and another country provides reliable affordable broadband, then the one with affordable broadband will experience faster economic growth. This is just an hypothesis. >>>> >>>> > 5. A couple of years ago the cost and affordability of Internet access was a key ICT public policy issue. We said it was a major impediment to the spread of Internet use. How do we reconcile that with opposition to free (ok "free" as Hussein corrected me) services even if they are only offering a slice of what an open Internet offers. >>>> >>>> Cost and access are still very relevant especially in our region of the world. That was why the IGF theme was "connecting the next billion." And there are very great suggestions thrown around on how to reduce the cost. Licensing, competition, usf, infrastructure sharing, taxes,...... We are really disadvantaged when it comes to utilising the great benefits of the Internet. Now what happens when we shrink that space more? >>>> >>>> > >>>> > On a lighter note these days I am very happy with Facebook especially the Groups, as I get to know what is going on in the village. But I have been accessing them using a paid service perhaps I can save a few shillings if I got to know how to connect for free. >>>> >>>> And Facebook likes these case studies. I heard them happily say how they are helping women chamas organise themselves, and also organise civil activism to foster democracy in places like Myanmar. Well, I want that too :-) >>>> >>>> > >>>> > I know Kivuva and Hussein have had extensive opportunity to study this area of Zero-Rating and also to listen o experts so I apologize in advance if my questions do not sound sophisticated. >>>> > >>>> > Kind Regards, >>>> > Waudo >>>> > >>>> > On Wed, Dec 2, 2015, at 05:07 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva wrote: >>>> >> >>>> >> We are having the most vibrant debate on Net Neutrality on the list in a long while. Thanks for all contributors, and GG for initiating this timely discussion. It's exciting to see many people interested with the zero rating debate. I'm sure Ebele and Akua from Facebook are fascinated by the dynamism of this group. Thank you Ebele and Akua for graciously joining this debate. >>>> >> >>>> >> I'll keep my opinions to myself and only ask questions. >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> 1. Does Facebook support Net Neutrality? >>>> >> >>>> >> 2. Does Facebook's zero rating contravene net neutrality principle? >>>> >> >>>> >> 3. Will Facebook take "zero rated services" to areas without any connectivity infrastructure? >>>> >> >>>> >> 4. Will Facebook zero rated services reach all the people, even those with feature phones? Does fb have non app based Free basics?. What percentage of your target market has access to smart phones? >>>> >> >>>> >> 5. Which network operators does Facebook work with? Are all ISPs welcomed to the party? >>>> >> >>>> >> 6. Will free basics help reduce the cost of internet access? >>>> >> >>>> >> 7. Does Facebook pay ISPs to offer the "walled garden" to end users? >>>> >> >>>> >> 8. Why is Facebook running campaigns for "free basics" in a way to suggest that it is giving free access to the internet? Is FB and a few vanilla websites the Internet? >>>> >> >>>> >> 9. Facebook is considered affluent. Would it consider providing free internet to everyone? >>>> >> >>>> >> 10. Is free basics bridging the digital divide or creating confusion of those who cannot differentiate between Facebook and the Internet? Is Facebook keen that users from the developing world have access to the whole wealth of knowledge and information that the Internet provides? >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> Sincerely, >>>> >> >>>> >> Mwendwa Kivuva >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='javascript:return'. 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Cyber Violence in Kenya
by Dorcas Muthoni 04 Dec '15

04 Dec '15

Dear fellow listers, I am sharing this thought provoking blog on cyber violence that is seriously on the rise in Kenya. I don't know if CA has paid any attention but this blog brings out this serious issue out there for those willing to pay due attention. *Rise Above…the Rogue and Wrong* https://digitalubuntu.wordpress.com/2015/11/29/rise-above-the-rogue-wrong/ Edith, Nyaki, Alice, Grace and all fellow ICT champions, this is an issue ripe for discussion. This is about a very dangerous trend that requires monitoring and perhaps more action. Let's truly *Rise Above…the Rogue and Wrong*. Best, Muthoni

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Mombasa's Innovation workspace restoration works
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 03 Dec '15

03 Dec '15

Listers, Quick re-cap on the progress of SwahiliBox innovation space. SwahiliBox <http://swahilibox.co.ke> - Mombasa's Innovation Workspace as earlier described was under restoration. We now have pictures of the open space's progress in our Facebook Photo Album - https://www.facebook.com/SwahiliBox/photos/pcb.1680652445508155/16806520288… These works now put SwahiliBox at the point in which we can now start putting in equipment to start the work of the open space itself. Looking forward to having an engaging tech eco-system in Mombasa connect to the regional technology space - for the first time. -- *Ahmed Maawy* Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) Ambassador - Open Knowledge Director - Startup Grind Mombasa Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer swahilibox.co.ke m-power.or.ke www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> startupgrind.com ajplus.net www.everylayer.com

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Introducing Facebook Africa Public Policy Team to KICTANet
by Grace Githaiga 03 Dec '15

03 Dec '15

Dear Listers Greetings. I hope your week has started well. The topic of Net Neutrality has become an important global Internet Governance issue in the last two years, and has generated some interesting debates. In Kenya, Facebook has partnered with Airtel to offer users zero rated services, christened "free basics" which means that several websites have been selected (for lack of a proper word) to participate in the platform, where users access these websites for free. However, the same users cannot access any other website unless they pay for the data. Different positions depending on where their proponents stand have been shared. Please find one here by Nanjira Sambuli http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/free-internet-freedom-create/-/620/29756… and another by our own Mwendwa Kivuva http://www.circleid.com/posts/20151124_zero_rating_a_poisoned_chalice_for_t… Those for pro zero rated services have argued that it gives more users free access to the Internet, and that it is a genuine attempt to connect the unconnected. Those on the opposite side argue that zero rating stifles innovation, leads to customers lock-in, is anti competitive behavior, confuses the users on the true meaning of the Internet, denies users choice, and makes policy makers lazy in ensuring proper affordable internet is availed to the masses. Facebook's Head of Public Policy, Africa Ebele Okobi, and the Public Policy Manager, Africa Akua Gwekye have graciously agreed to respond to any queries the community has on zero rated services. The Process Please articulate your concerns and ask questions as we usually do when we have moderated debates. The facebook team will then look at the questions and respond to you on Wednesday Evening. Depending on how it goes, we can then see how to continue engaging with them. I think this is a great opportunity for the facebook team to unpackage free basics issue, and it is my hope that the debate will be exciting given the prominence members of the list have given the net neutrality debate. Over to you listers! And a very warm welcome to Ebele and Akua. WarmlyGrace

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Getting inclusive healthcare right
by Mbugua Njihia 03 Dec '15

03 Dec '15

Linda Jamii "flopped" will M-Tiba and CarePay work? - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/getting-inclusive-healthcare-right.html ᐧ

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Re: [kictanet] [isoc_ke] The pitfalls of Innovation moving faster than Regulation - The case of Safaricom and Lipisha (Mwendwa Kivuva)
by Matunda Nyanchama 03 Dec '15

03 Dec '15

Friends This is a good discussion. I read somewhere about the emergence of Toyota and its global dominance. Back in time, American auto companies (then the world's largest) failed to embrace ideas proposed by the founder of Toyota (I believe Toyoda is the name). He went ahead to do exactly what had found resistance in North America and the rest is history. ... It took these auto companies close to 20 years to even measure to the quality standards of the 'new comer' in their space. ... there is a similar story to be told of IBM (in reference to Microsoft, Apple, etc.) or Western Union (in reference to Bell companies) ... If I were Safaricom, I would seriously consider acquiring those companies with innovative solutions as a way of staying ahead; with its deep pockets and influence in the market, you can bet the company can lead the way if it desires so. ... smothering and suffocating others can only come to bite later on as innovation would always find its way into the market. my 2 cents worth.

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Fully Funded: 2016 TechWomen Emerging Leaders Programme For Women In Technology to Study in the USA (Fully Funded)
by WANGARI KABIRU 03 Dec '15

03 Dec '15

https://www.techwomen.org/participants/eligibility-and-applicationApplicati… Deadline: February 1st 2016 Please blow over to all the TechWomen in your network,thank you! All the best TechWomen! Have a blessed day. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". What is TechWomen? TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities.Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional capacity, increases mutual understanding between key networks of professionals, and expands girls’ interest in STEM careers by exposing them to female role models. Eligibility and Application The application for the 2016 TechWomen program is now open through February 1, 2016. Apply Now Selection Process TechWomen participants are selected based on the eligibility requirements below. Applications are reviewed by independent selection committees composed of industry leaders and regional experts. Semifinalists may be interviewed by United States Embassy personnel in their country of permanent residence. 2016 TechWomen Eligibility Requirements Applicants must - Be women with, at minimum, two years full-time professional experience in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math) - Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four year university degree or equivalent - Be proficient in written and spoken English - Be citizens and permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe at the time of application, and while participating in the program - Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa - Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States, or participated in a visa lottery in the past five years - Not hold U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident Preference will be given to applicants who - Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track through their work experience, volunteer experience, community activities, and education - Are committed to return to their home countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and girls - Have limited or no prior experience in the United States - Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities - Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation - Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity TechWomen encourages people with diverse backgrounds and skills to apply, including individuals with disabilities.Women committed to addressing concerns of global climate change and environmental issues are particularly encouraged to apply. Selection Timeline Semifinalists will be contacted via email in/around April 2016. Final decisions will be made in May 2016. All applicants will be notified of the results of their application.Apply Now

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20th Annual Kenya ICT Excellence Awards Gala
by waudo siganga 03 Dec '15

03 Dec '15

Dear All, Just for information, the best performing ICT Companies this year will be feted tonight at the Laico Regency Hotel starting at 7.00 p.m. There are still a few seats for colleagues interested in attending, call Philip Malinda on 0727322854 by 2 p.m. There are no tickets available at the door. The chief Guest is Hon. Dan Kazungu in his capacity as member of the Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Energy and ICT. Kind Regards, Waudo

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Kenya’s tech sector optimistic on new Cabinet pick
by Grace Githaiga 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

When the President announced his revamped government line-up, now dubbed Government 2.0, many within the ICT sector were happy to see Joe Mucheru and Victor Kyalo rise to the top.Sammy Itemere was also nominated Principal Secretary, though information on his background is not widely available within the sector. ..."Will they surround themselves with sycophants who cannot dare criticise them or will they be open to accommodating opposing views that may sound harsh or uncomfortable, but eventually add value?" http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/tech-sector-Cabinet-Kenya…

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] FYI - Post on "Where is WSIS heading post-2015?" and new WSIS+10 comments matrix
by Barrack Otieno 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan York <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 10:00 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] FYI - Post on "Where is WSIS heading post-2015?" and new WSIS+10 comments matrix To: Internet Policy External <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Internet policy subscribers, Today we published a post from Constance with a view on where WSIS is heading post-2015: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/12/where-wsis-headi… She talks a bit about what happened in New York last week but more on what she sees in the time ahead. She also mentions a new matrix we published that compiles in one place all the comments from the 34 organizations, governments and other entities that submitted comments on the 4 November 2015 WSIS+10 draft outcomes document: https://www.internetsociety.org/doc/wsis10-matrix-comments-4-nov-2015-draft… That matrix is available for all of you to use and has also been added to our overall https://www.internetsociety.org/wsis/matrix page. Regards, Dan P.S. For those of you who share posts on social networks, here are some relevant links: https://twitter.com/internetsociety/status/671763896324087808 https://twitter.com/ISOCPolicy/status/671763897003577345 https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety/posts/10153038087518239 https://plus.google.com/+InternetSociety/posts/cb3KJaGSvWG https://www.reddit.com/r/internetgovernance/comments/3v16gc/where_is_wsis_h… https://www.linkedin.com/company/internet-society/comments?topic=6077529016… -- Dan York Senior Content Strategist, Internet Society york(a)isoc.org +1-802-735-1624 Jabber: york(a)jabber.isoc.org Skype: danyork http://twitter.com/danyork http://www.internetsociety.org/ _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ <https://www.avast.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-em…> This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-em…> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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New Cabinet
by waudo siganga 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

Congratulations to Joe Mucheru!

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Request for Proposal: Study About the Domain Name System (DNS) Industry and Business in Africa
by Bob Omondi 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

FYI... [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-30-en ------------------------------ Request for Proposal: Study About the Domain Name System (DNS) Industry and Business in Africa 30 November 2015 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking a provider to conduct a study on the domain name industry in Africa. The goal of this study is to identify and define the strengths and weaknesses in the industry ecosystem within the region and develop recommendations on how to advance the industry and bring it closer to the opportunities available. The ICANN's Africa Strategic Plan, reviewed in 2014, defined four key areas of interest as strategic focus for the region. Two of those, namely Capacity Building and Outreach and Economic Concerns consider the different areas and opportunities available to further develop the domain name industry in Africa. The study at a minimum will: - Investigate the current state of the Internet and the domain name industry in the region - Define best practices that have made an impact in domain name market growth - Look at the broader ecosystem of the Internet infrastructure and online services and describe the impact of such elements on the overall evolution of the domain name industry - Describe the business potential in the domain name industry in Africa, and - Provide suggestions on how to develop the industry and what business models can be adopted in the entire industry chain. The study will include data, analysis, and recommendations. The final report of the study is to be delivered no later than 30th April 2016. An intermediary report should be provided in March 2015 For additional information and instructions for submitting responses please click here <https://community.icann.org/display/gseafrcawkspc/RFP+documents> . Proposals should be submitted to Yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org by 23:59 UTC on 05 December 2015. _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Seun Ojedeji,Federal University Oye-Ekitiweb: http://www.fuoye.edu.ng <http://www.fuoye.edu.ng> Mobile: +2348035233535**alt email: <http://goog_1872880453>seun.ojedeji(a)fuoye.edu.ng <seun.ojedeji(a)fuoye.edu.ng>* Bringing another down does not take you up - think about your action! _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann

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