June 2015 - KICTANet

FW: [Igfregionals] Resource Person Registration, IGF2015
by Grace Githaiga 15 Jun '15

15 Jun '15

FYI From: IGF(a)unog.ch Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:44:28 +0200 Subject: [Igfregionals] Resource Person Registration, IGF2015 Dear Sir or Madam, The IGF Secretariat is currently compiling a list of experts, or "Resource Persons", in preparation for the IGF 2015 event in Joao Pessoa, Brazil. The purpose of this list of experts is to create a more successful meeting by connecting appropriate experts to workshop proposers and other IGF sessions. The role of the Resource Person will be to contribute anything from subject expertise to advice and/or an underrepresented perspective. We cordially invite you to register as a Resource Person, and to circulate this opportunity to your respective communities to enhance the pool of resources. We strongly encourage your participation and look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Carl Gahnberg at cgahnberg(a)unog.ch Best regards, IGF Secretariat _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org

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The Internet in Kenya According to David E. Weekly of Google
by Sam Gichuru 15 Jun '15

15 Jun '15

I found this article very information about our internet speeds... your thoughts... http://www.techsahara.com/the-internet-in-kenya-according-to-david-e-weekly… -- Asante (Thank you) ------------------------- Sam Gichuru *CEO / Nailab* twitter: @samgichuru <http://twitter.com/samgichuru> Website: | www.nailab.co.ke | twitter: @thenailab | Skype: *Sam.gichuru *

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ICYMI - It’s Not How Much Fibre You Have, It’s What You Do With It
by Josiah Mugambi 15 Jun '15

15 Jun '15

Worth reading this post <https://angani.co/blog/its-not-how-much-fibre-you-have-its-what-you-do-with…> by the folks at Angani, especially if you read the initial post by David Weekly <https://www.facebook.com/dweekly/posts/10101729307500703>. Something worth discussing leading up to to the Kenya IGF at the end of July. Josiah

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Airtel wants piece of Google, Facebook revenues
by cdohnio 13 Jun '15

13 Jun '15

It's was only a matter of time before this argument came to our borders. I'd like to hear wat people on the list think about our networks charging companies for access when we already pay them for data bundles which means they'll be effectively charging twice for the same data ---- *Airtel wants piece of Google, Facebook revenues* <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Airtel-wants-piece-of-Goo…> // *Business Daily* <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Airtel-wants-piece-of-Goo…> Airtel has revived the debate calling for big Internet companies such as Google and Facebook to share revenue with Internet service providers. ---- Shared via *my feedly reader* <http://feedly.com>

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Africa DNS Forum - July 6-8, Nairobi Kenya.
by Bob Omondi 12 Jun '15

12 Jun '15

Dear Folks, As the date draws closer, please mark your diaries and register online. Details here: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-08-en Regards Bob.

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Fwd: [Intersessional_2015] 2015 African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2015)
by Mose Karanja 12 Jun '15

12 Jun '15

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Makane Faye <faymakane(a)gmail.com> Date: 11 June 2015 at 21:06 Subject: [Intersessional_2015] 2015 African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2015) To: intersessional_2015(a)intgovforum.org Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that the African Union Commission (AUC) in cooperation with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will organize the fourth African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2015) from 6 to 8 September 2015 at the AUC New Conference Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following the Ministerial Conference on Communication and ICT (CCICT-1) scheduled from 30 August to 4 September 2015. AfIGF is expected to bring together participants from all over the continent and outside partners to discuss Africa’s collective common position on Internet Governance and share best practices based on the results of national and sub-regional consultations in order to chart the way for the continent’s participation in the next Internet Governance Forum (IGF) to be held in João Pessoa, Brazil, in November 2015. You are all invited to participate. Best regards, ---------------- Makane Faye (Mr.) Chief, Knowledge Services Section --- United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) --- Limpopo Building --- P.O. Box 3001 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia --- Tel: +251 11 5443563; Ext. 33563 // Fax: +251 11 5514416 / +251 11 54411458 --- Email: mfaye(a)uneca.org; faymakane(a)gmail.com --- http://facebook.com/makane.faye.eca // twitter: @makaneeca // Skype: makaneaddis Makane Faye (M.) Chef de la Section des Connaissances --- Commission Economique des Nations Unies pour l’Afrique (CEA) --- Bâtiment Limpopo --- BP. 3001 Addis Abeba, Ethiopie --- Tel: +251 11 5443563; Ext. 33563 // Fax: +251 11 5514416 / +251 11 54411458 --- Courriel: mfaye(a)uneca.org; faymakane(a)gmail.com --- http://facebook.com/makane.faye.eca // twitter: @makaneeca // Skype: makaneaddis _______________________________________________ Intersessional_2015 mailing list Intersessional_2015(a)intgovforum.org http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/intersessional_2015_intgovforum.org -- Mose Karanja +254 724 162536 | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> PGP: 0x1529552F <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja>

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015
by Mwendwa Kivuva 12 Jun '15

12 Jun '15

Thank you Gideon and Meshack. We have noted your preference. You can still vote for your prefered subthemes Using this simple tool that will take you less than a minute. https://goo.gl/R89j39. We will announce the results of the chosen topics at the close of business Friday 12th Just 2015. Sincerely, On Jun 11, 2015 9:18 PM, "meshack emakunat via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Hi It's great to be back, feels good. i would vote for internet economy and inclusiveness and diversity, and openness. have a great day people Regards Meshack On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 1:28 PM, Gideon via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Dear IGF Kenya team, I'm voting for the following topics, 1, 2, 7 and 8. Regards Gideon Rop On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 6:50 AM, <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. Kenya IGF July 31, 2015 (Grace Githaiga) 2. FW: [isoc_ke] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015 (Grace Githaiga) 3. Re: FW: [isoc_ke] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015 (riva(a)article19.org) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:45:09 +0000 From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> To: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015 Message-ID: <DUB111-W13289C726234B13021655DAB4B00(a)phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" Dear Listers Good morning. As you are aware, two years ago, KICTANet handed over the function of organizing the Kenya IGF to ISOC-K, a task that the Chapter executed well. However, the chapter is in the process of electing new leadership and a request was made to KICTANet to organize the 2015 Kenya IGF. Accordingly, Friday July 31st2015, has been identified as the day for this event which will take place at the Stanley.Kindly diarize this date. The Global theme for this year is ?Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development?. This theme will be supported by eight sub-themes namely: 1. Cybersecurity and Trust; 2. Internet Economy; 3. Inclusiveness and Diversity; 4. Openness; 5. Enhancing Multistakeholder Cooperation; 6. Internet and Human Rights; 7. Critical Internet Resources; 8. Emerging Issues. 9. Enhancing working partnerships between stakeholders (Multistakeholderism). We would like to focus on 4 or 5 of these themes, or even include topics that we think are important to this country but may not be on the global list. Further, the event is scheduled for a day and it is important that we focus on a few topics which will allow for meaningful discussion(s). Once we agree on the topics, as is the tradition, we will hold an online moderated debate which will then result in the f2f KIGF. And so in the spirit of participation, we are requesting you to please help us prioritize the topics by voting for 4 to 5 out of the list by this coming Friday (June 12). This will guide us with the overall planning namely the program, speakers, questions for the online debate etc. Thank you and looking forward to your active participation. Rgds GG for the team. (Grace Bomu, Liz Orembo, Victor Kapiyo, Mwendwa Kivuva, Barrack Otieno, Davis Onsakia and Ali Hussein).

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Kenya IGF July 31, 2015
by Gideon 12 Jun '15

12 Jun '15

Dear IGF Kenya team, I'm voting for the following topics, 1, 2, 7 and 8. Regards Gideon Rop On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 6:50 AM, <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. Kenya IGF July 31, 2015 (Grace Githaiga) > 2. FW: [isoc_ke] > > Kenya IGF July 31, 2015 (Grace Githaiga) > 3. Re: FW: [isoc_ke] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015 (riva(a)article19.org) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:45:09 +0000 > From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> > To: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, > "isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015 > Message-ID: <DUB111-W13289C726234B13021655DAB4B00(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > Dear > Listers > > > Good morning. > > > As you are aware, two years ago, KICTANet handed over > the function of organizing the Kenya IGF to ISOC-K, a task that the > Chapter executed > well. However, the chapter is in the process of electing new leadership > and a > request was made to KICTANet to organize the 2015 Kenya IGF. > > > Accordingly, Friday > July 31st2015, has been identified as the day for this event which will > take > place at the Stanley.Kindly diarize this date. > > > The Global theme for this year is ?Evolution of Internet Governance: > Empowering Sustainable Development?. This > theme will be supported by eight sub-themes namely: > > 1. > Cybersecurity and Trust; > > 2. > Internet Economy; > > 3. > Inclusiveness and Diversity; > > 4. > Openness; > > 5. > Enhancing Multistakeholder Cooperation; > > 6. > Internet and Human Rights; > > 7. > Critical Internet Resources; > > 8. > Emerging Issues. > > 9. > Enhancing working partnerships between stakeholders (Multistakeholderism). > > > > We > would like to focus on 4 or 5 of these themes, or even include topics that > we > think are important to this country but may not be on the global list. > Further, > the event is scheduled for a day and it is important that we focus on a few > topics which will allow for meaningful discussion(s). > > > > Once > we agree on the topics, as is the tradition, we will hold an online > moderated debate > which will then result in the f2f KIGF. > > > > And > so in the spirit of participation, we are requesting you to please help us > prioritize > the topics by voting for 4 to 5 out of the list by this > coming Friday (June 12). This will guide us with the overall planning > namely > the program, speakers, questions for the online debate etc. > > > > Thank you > and looking forward to your active participation. > > > > Rgds > > GG for the team. > > (Grace Bomu, Liz Orembo, Victor Kapiyo, Mwendwa > Kivuva, Barrack Otieno, Davis Onsakia and Ali Hussein). > > >

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ICT Device Consumption Stats - Kenya
by Matunda Nyanchama 10 Jun '15

10 Jun '15

Friends Does anyone have stats on the numbers of devices sold in Kenya. These include desktops, laptops/notebooks, tablets, smart phones, etc. If you have a report or pointer to where I can find one, please let me know. Shukrani.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve!Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.comLicensed by Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Guy Reveals Airtel Secretly Inserting JavaScript, Gets Threatened With Jail For Criminal Copyright Infringement
by cdohnio 10 Jun '15

10 Jun '15

This happened in India and there's no proof it's happening here but it's not hard to imagine something like this happening here. So the real question is, if one of our networks pulled this stunt what recourse do we have as consumers? ---- *Guy Reveals Airtel Secretly Inserting JavaScript, Gets Threatened With Jail For Criminal Copyright Infringement* <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techdirt/feed/~3/t3kjsgayJX8/story01.htm> // *Techdirt* <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techdirt/feed/~3/t3kjsgayJX8/story01.htm> Last week, an Indian blogger, Thejesh GN, discovered that mobile operator Airtel was injecting javascript into subscribers' browsing sessions, which is both incredibly sketchy and a huge security concern (not to mention raising net neutrality issues on the side). He posted the proof to GitHub and tweeted about it <https://twitter.com/thej/status/606126370364649472>: He posted the evidence showing that javascript was being quietly inserted, and that it apparently tried to insert some sort of toolbar <http://www.storypick.com/airtel-sends-legal-notice-indian-coder/>: That's all super sketchy. But that's just the very beginning of this story. Because days later, Thejesh received the most ridiculous legal threat letter <https://archive.org/stream/LEGALNOTICETOTHEJESHGNCEASEANDDESISTINFRINGEMENT…>, coming from a lawyer named Ameet Mehta from the law firm Solicis Lex. It claims to be representing an Israeli company, Flash Network, which is apparently responsible for the code injection software... and it claims that by merely *revealing to the public* that Airtel was doing these injections, he had *engaged in **criminal** copyright infringement* under the Information Technology Act, 2000. If that sounds familiar, that's because we wrote about <https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140824/06590028306/indian-state-passes-…> that ridiculous law last year, noting that it would technically allow people to be put in jail for merely thinking about infringing someone's copyright. And the Solicis Lex lawyers, to show they're not messing around, *cc'd the police* on the letter they sent: The crux of the "copyright" claim seems fairly ridiculous: *The said code is closed source software and our client is sole proprietor of the same. Therefore, no one can use the said code without obtaining license from our client against payment of fees and/or royalties and on commercial and legal terms acceptable to our client. Your aforementioned actions constitute a blatant violation of our client's copyrights and other proprietary rights in the said code. * Remember: all Thejesh GN did was *show the code that Airtel inserted into * *his** browser*. If Flash Network thinks that showing the code that it dumps into each of your browsing sessions is criminal copyright infringement, just about anyone who does a "view source" could be guilty. That's a plainly ridiculous reading of the law. On top of that, the lawyers sent a DMCA notice to GitHub, which caved in and *took it down*: This is despite GitHub's recent promise <https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20141016/17030128852/github-promises-to-a…> not to take things down without first alerting the users in question. Absolutely everything about this is *insane* and bad. The initial injections by Airtel/Flash are bad and dangerous. Both companies should be called out for such javascript injections. But, Flash's response to not only threaten *a completely bogus* copyright takedown/cease and desist claim, but also to allege *criminal violations* that could lead to jail time just adds an insane layer on top of all that. Even arguing that merely posting screenshots of the injected code is civil copyright infringement is crazy. And then issuing a DMCA takedown to GitHub (not to mention GitHub agreeing to take the screenshots down...). All of it is ridiculous and a clear abuse of copyright law to silence someone who revealed Airtel and Flash Network were up to questionable activities. For those who argue that copyright is never used for censorship: explain this story. Of course, it all seems to be backfiring in a big way. Flash may have wanted to hide what they were up to, but now it's getting much, much, much more attention. Maybe, next time, rather than threatening whistleblowers of your bad practices with claims of criminal copyright infringement, Flash and Airtel will think more about their own crappy business practices that put users at risk. Permalink <https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150609/06505631281/guy-reveals-airtel-s…> | Comments <https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150609/06505631281/guy-reveals-airtel-s…> | Email This Story <https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150609/06505631281/guy-reveals-airtel-s…> ---- Shared via *my feedly reader* <http://feedly.com>

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CAN USF BE USED TO SUBSIDIZE FTA TRANSMISSION
by James Mbugua 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

Listers, Recently, Multichoice has indicated that it may need FTA users of its GOTV service to pay a small annual maintenance fee to cover the cost of transmission. This issue has repeatedly raised hackles because, licensed pay-TV providers like GOTV and Startimes are also required by law to carry FTA channels, the "Must-carry" rule. It is not clear who is supposed to cater for the cost of this transmission. Typically, FTA analogue transmission costs were recouped through advertising. So it would seem that there is an issue that needs resolving here particularly when you consider that if there is any after service required, like a problem with the set top boxes, be it GOTV, Startimes, Safaricom etc you return them for service to the respective platform owner. Which raises the question, given that we have a Universal Service Fund to which Telcos/Broadcaster/Network operators contribute to which is meant to facilitate access to Information and Communication Technology to all, why can't this Fund be used to subsidize access to these FTA channels to those who wish to have them? The CA should consider shielding viewers who want to have FTA channels from other incidental costs by reimbursing platform owners for the cost implications of the "Must-carry" rule. My two cents. JG

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Re: [kictanet] CAN USF BE USED TO SUBSIDIZE FTA TRANSMISSION
by ngethe.kariuki2007 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

If there is any payment whatsoever, then it ceases to be FTA. John Kariuki. Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: James Mbugua via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: To: ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> Subject: [kictanet] CAN USF BE USED TO SUBSIDIZE FTA TRANSMISSION Listers, Recently, Multichoice has indicated that it may need FTA users of its GOTV service to pay a small annual maintenance fee to cover the cost of transmission. This issue has repeatedly raised hackles because, licensed pay-TV providers like GOTV and Startimes are also required by law to carry FTA channels, the "Must-carry" rule. It is not clear who is supposed to cater for the cost of this transmission. Typically, FTA analogue transmission costs were recouped through advertising. So it would seem that there is an issue that needs resolving here particularly when you consider that if there is any after service required, like a problem with the set top boxes, be it GOTV, Startimes, Safaricom etc you return them for service to the respective platform owner. Which raises the question, given that we have a Universal Service Fund to which Telcos/Broadcaster/Network operators contribute to which is meant to facilitate access to Information and Communication Technology to all, why can't this Fund be used to subsidize access to these FTA channels to those who wish to have them? The CA should consider shielding viewers who want to have FTA channels from other incidental costs by reimbursing platform owners for the cost implications of the "Must-carry" rule. My two cents. JG

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Mombasa Internet traffic re-routed to Nairobi hub
by cdohnio 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

---- *Mombasa Internet traffic re-routed to Nairobi hub* <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Mombasa-Internet-traffic-…> // *Business Daily* <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Mombasa-Internet-traffic-…> Internet traffic to Mombasa and parts of Tanzania will be routed through Nairobi after the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) and a Kenyan telecoms lobby group closed Kenya’s second Internet Exchange Point (IXP) that was based in Mombasa. ---- Shared via *my feedly reader* <http://feedly.com>

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015
by cdohnio 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

I'd like to say that I like the order that Michael suggested, for me though I'm particularly interested in the discussions on Openness and Inclusiveness and diversity. All the best, princelySid *Twitter:* @princelySid | *Website: *cdohnio.blogspot.com

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10 days left to apply for Citizen Lab Summer Institute
by Mose Karanja 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Listers, The Citizen Lab Summer Institute on Monitoring Internet Openness and Rights is a series of intensive research workshops hosted annually at the Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto. The 2015 Citizen Lab Summer Institute (CLSI) will be held at the University of Toronto from June 24 to 26, 2015. The workshop will bring together participants from across a range of academic disciplines and practitioner communities. Building on our 2013 <https://citizenlab.org/summerinstitute/2013.html> and 2014 <https://citizenlab.org/summerinstitute/2014.html> Summer Institutes, the Institute will be convening to learn how censorship, circumvention, and surveillance may have changed over the past year, what new developments are possible to research information controls, and whether there are trends to the development of information control and freedom tools and policies. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2015. Find more here <http://goo.gl/z2uIei>. -- Mose Karanja +254 724 162536 | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> PGP: 0604 3438 218F B62D 38E4 09DE FD15 D21D 1529 552F <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja>

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FW: [isoc_ke] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015
by Grace Githaiga 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Thank you so much Moses. This is what participation is all about. Keep up the spirit. It looks good. However Grace Bomu and Mwendwa Kivuva are handling this component. Please Grace and Kivuva, look at the link Moses has developed and make a decision. As soon as you do, kindly share on the lists. WarmlyGG From: mosekaranja(a)gmail.com Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2015 01:11:30 +0300 Subject: Re: [isoc_ke] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015 To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com See this: https://goo.gl/R89j39 A quick form I did to help organise response. On 8 June 2015 at 00:45, Grace Githaiga via isoc <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: Dear Listers Good morning. As you are aware, two years ago, KICTANet handed over the function of organizing the Kenya IGF to ISOC-K, a task that the Chapter executed well. However, the chapter is in the process of electing new leadership and a request was made to KICTANet to organize the 2015 Kenya IGF. Accordingly, Friday July 31st2015, has been identified as the day for this event which will take place at the Stanley.Kindly diarize this date. The Global theme for this year is “Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development”. This theme will be supported by eight sub-themes namely: 1. Cybersecurity and Trust; 2. Internet Economy; 3. Inclusiveness and Diversity; 4. Openness; 5. Enhancing Multistakeholder Cooperation; 6. Internet and Human Rights; 7. Critical Internet Resources; 8. Emerging Issues. 9. Enhancing working partnerships between stakeholders (Multistakeholderism). We would like to focus on 4 or 5 of these themes, or even include topics that we think are important to this country but may not be on the global list. Further, the event is scheduled for a day and it is important that we focus on a few topics which will allow for meaningful discussion(s). Once we agree on the topics, as is the tradition, we will hold an online moderated debate which will then result in the f2f KIGF. And so in the spirit of participation, we are requesting you to please help us prioritize the topics by voting for 4 to 5 out of the list by this coming Friday (June 12). This will guide us with the overall planning namely the program, speakers, questions for the online debate etc. Thank you and looking forward to your active participation. Rgds GG for the team. (Grace Bomu, Liz Orembo, Victor Kapiyo, Mwendwa Kivuva, Barrack Otieno, Davis Onsakia and Ali Hussein). _______________________________________________ isoc mailing list isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc -- Mose Karanja+254 724 162536 | @Mose_Karanja PGP: 0x1529552F

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Re: [kictanet] FW: [isoc_ke] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015
by riva＠article19.org 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Dear Grace, To do away with two, we could merge themes 3 (inclusiveness and diversity) and 4 (openness) as they seem similar. Likewise with themes 5 (enhancing multistakeholder cooperation) and 9 (multikstakeholderism). Regards, Riva From: "Grace Githaiga via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: riva(a)article19.org Cc: "Grace Githaiga" <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2015 1:23:59 AM Subject: [kictanet] FW: [isoc_ke] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015 Thank you so much Moses. This is what participation is all about. Keep up the spirit. It looks good. However Grace Bomu and Mwendwa Kivuva are handling this component. Please Grace and Kivuva, look at the link Moses has developed and make a decision. As soon as you do, kindly share on the lists. Warmly GG From: mosekaranja(a)gmail.com Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2015 01:11:30 +0300 Subject: Re: [isoc_ke] Kenya IGF July 31, 2015 To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com See this: https://goo.gl/R89j39 A quick form I did to help organise response. On 8 June 2015 at 00:45, Grace Githaiga via isoc < isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > wrote: Dear Listers Good morning. As you are aware, two years ago, KICTANet handed over the function of organizing the Kenya IGF to ISOC-K, a task that the Chapter executed well. However, the chapter is in the process of electing new leadership and a request was made to KICTANet to organize the 2015 Kenya IGF. Accordingly, Friday July 31 st 2015 , has been identified as the day for this event which will take place at the Stanley. Kindly diarize this date. The Global theme for this year is “Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development” . This theme will be supported by eight sub-themes namely: 1. Cybersecurity and Trust; 2. Internet Economy; 3. Inclusiveness and Diversity; 4. Openness; 5. Enhancing Multistakeholder Cooperation; 6. Internet and Human Rights; 7. Critical Internet Resources; 8. Emerging Issues. 9. Enhancing working partnerships between stakeholders (Multistakeholderism). We would like to focus on 4 or 5 of these themes, or even include topics that we think are important to this country but may not be on the global list. Further, the event is scheduled for a day and it is important that we focus on a few topics which will allow for meaningful discussion(s). Once we agree on the topics, as is the tradition, we will hold an online moderated debate which will then result in the f2f KIGF. And so in the spirit of participation, we are requesting you to please help us prioritize the topics by voting for 4 to 5 out of the list by this coming Friday (June 12). This will guide us with the overall planning namely the program, speakers, questions for the online debate etc. Thank you and looking forward to your active participation. Rgds GG for the team. (Grace Bomu, Liz Orembo, Victor Kapiyo, Mwendwa Kivuva, Barrack Otieno, Davis Onsakia and Ali Hussein). _______________________________________________ isoc mailing list isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc -- 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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Fw: [rpd] Policy Development Working Group: New Co-Chairs selected
by Walubengo J 07 Jun '15

07 Jun '15

Meanwhile, in other and perhaps more important news, one Barry Macharia (of KIXP) was appointed co-chair of the policy development working group. This is the group that deliberates and adopts how the IP resources will be used and dished out in Africa. Congrats Barry. Thanx for stepping up and getting voted. regards. walu. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Ernest <ernest(a)afrinic.net> To: AfriNIC Resource Policy Discussion List <rpd(a)afrinic.net> Sent: Friday, June 5, 2015 7:35 PM Subject: [rpd] Policy Development Working Group: New Co-Chairs selected All, During the AFRINIC-22 Public Policy Meeting held in Tunisia on 03 June 2015, the Policy Development Working Group (PDWG) reappointed Seun Ojedeji for another 2-year tenure (June 2015 - 2017) as its co-Chair. Consequent to the resignation of one of the co-chairs before completion of tenure, the PDWG appointed Barry Apudo Macharia to complete the remaining tenure that expires in June 2016. Congratulations to Barry and Seun. regards, ernest. _______________________________________________ rpd mailing list rpd(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/rpd

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Re: [kictanet] Do our youth choose Internet over food?
by Paul Korir 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

I think the report is trying to say: “…if Kenyans were to pay for being online they would be spending 45% of their earning…” not: “…on average, Kenyans spend 45% of their income on getting online…”. Furthermore, the same article cites that “...60% of Kenyans use the Internet regularly”. I find these stats very hard to believe. A lot more detail is needed to demonstrate this to be the case. Paul Korir, PhD +353 86 224 1966 +254 72 400 4767 Ordnung muß sein > On 4 Jun 2015, at 11:00, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Re: [kictanet] Do our youth choose Internet over food?

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Fwd: Kenya historical photo collection prepares to go online -- KNA Digitization Newsletter #01
by Phyllis Nyambura 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

Listers, Note the below information on KNA library digitisation. Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=0670f755-15c7-43f2-8134-3…> KENYA NEWS AGENCY (KNA) NEWSLETTER ISSUE: 001 | June 2015 [image: Kenya News Agency Photo Library: President Jomo Kenyatta's First Cabinet] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> Dear Phyllis, The ICT Authority has begun digitizing the photo library at the Kenya News Agency. The photo library collection dates back to 1936 and documents Kenyan life through the decades. The rich collection is a national treasure but remains underutilized. Digitizing the collection will make the photos and videos available to everybody to view online. Easy access to these historical photos will especially benefit the creative industry and researchers. From fashion designers to filmmakers--access to visual history of Kenya will serve to inspire and enrich their creations. For personal family research or professional cultural research, the online catalogue will be an invaluable reference source. It is our pleasure to announce the scanning of the photos will kick-off this June. The project is assigned under the Deputy Director for Information and has been structured in four project areas: *1. Renovation of KNA Library: *Build archive-quality public-access facility to hold the collection for posterity. (*Managed by Ministry of Planning, Civil Works*) *2. Intellectual Property and Policy: *Assessment of the status of Intellectual Property Rights of KNA, developing the licensing model and drafting a policy for KNA. (*Consultancy awarded to Gerry Gitonga in September 2014*) *3. Digitization:* Organize, scan, catalog, and digitize KNA multi-media content. (*Contract awarded to Next Technologies Ltd in May 2015*) 4. *Multimedia Management System and eCommerce Website:* Install a system for KNA to store and retrieve their photos and videos and build an eCommerce website for customers to access and purchase KNA's multimedia content. (*Contract Awarded to Alliance Technologies Ltd in May 2015*) Participate *Forum: How can KNA Photos make money? The Role of Intellectual Property in Government * We invite you to a half-day forum to explore the opportunities and challenges copyright offers government. Gerry Gitonga, IP Lawyer and consultant for the KNA Digitization Project will share his findings on the IP Status of the KNA Photos and the options available to government for commercialization of the collections. Who Should Attend: - Subscribers to KNA content (media houses, publishers, etc) - Researchers and users of historical content - IP Lawyers - Promoters of Access to Information - Creatives (photographers, designers, filmmakers etc) - Librarians - Archivists Participants will be invited to contribute to the discussion. *Date*: June 10, 2015 *Time*: 8.30am - 1.00pm *Venue*: Kenya National Museum SIGN-UP TO ATTEND <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> FAQs *In this section we will answer some the most frequently asked questions about the project. * *Q. When will the photos be available online?* *Answer: *The KNA digitization drive aims to scan all multimedia assets (photos, slides, video and audio) by December 2015. The collection is estimated at 500,000 photos. The scanning process will generate a high resolution digital copy of the asset. A low resolution watermarked version will be made available to the public through a dedicated website. Purchase of high res copies for commercial use will be built-in to the website. The eCommerce website is scheduled to go live by December 2015. The digitization drive is made up of several activities including adding detailed descriptions to the digital file to make it searchable from a computer. Capturing details for each photo is a slow process that can take many years to complete. By December 2015 we expect to have captured detailed description/metadata for at least 30% of the collection. More FAQs <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iDAq6WkEqsmmMGQ0eJ_6Hh4znwqDb-CNaTvM2ALmf18g…> From the Collection The KNA Photo Library holds a diverse collection of photos that document major events in Kenya's history, the daily life or people through the decades and the rural and urban landscape of the day. In this newsletter, we will give you a sneak-peek into the vivid collection. Below are two photos from the collection, one on 'Scouting' the other on 'Colonial Administration'. 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Box 27150-00100 | Nairobi | Kenya -- Phyllis Nyambura Communication Writer The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Email: info(a)ict.go.ke or communications(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.icta.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2089061 www.icta.go.ke

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Voting at AFRINIC-22
by Mark Elkins 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Greetings for Tunisia, Whilst there is a seat is available for the East and I would not presume to tell people whom to vote for, the seat for Southern Africa is also up for re-election. Can I ask for your vote to re-appoint me for Southern Africa. I also suggest people watch and follow the whole AGMM about to start... There are Resolutions which you may be able to participate in - including a 10 minute window for Electronic Voting... -- Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje(a)posix.co.za Tel: +27.128070590 Cell: +27.826010496 For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za

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Do our youth choose Internet over food?
by Mwendwa Kivuva 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

How many of these Netizens are skipping lunch in order to get online? The latest annual ITU statistics (2014) that measure the Information Society indicates that Kenya is ranked at number 146 out of 165 economies in terms of providing affordable broadband Internet services. Specifically, the report says that Kenyans must fork out 45 per cent of their average monthly income if they want to access broadband Internet on a monthly basis. http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/-/2274560/2736768/-/yr22o… ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson

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Urgent Job Vacancy: Open Data Fellows, ICT Authority, Open Data Project
by Phyllis Nyambura 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Dear all, Do you have skills in data management/software development or are strong in communications, social media marketing and public engagement? The ICT Authority is looking for you. *Deadline: Thursday (tomorrow), 4th June 2015* The Authority is looking to engage four (4) fellows in the Open Data Project. The fellows will be stationed at selected government institutions/ departments and will engage with the relevant departments/ staff to establish and implement internal procedures and guidelines for data publishing. The fellows will also support the development of software that will enable the institutions to generate and publish the relevant datasets. The fellows will be deployed to the institutions for a period of four months starting the month of June. *Apply today at: skills(a)ict.go.ke <skills(a)ict.go.ke>* *More details: http://www.icta.go.ke/category/careers/ <http://www.icta.go.ke/category/careers/>* *Kindly circulate widely within your networks.* Kind Regards, Phyllis Nyambura Communication Writer The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Email: info(a)ict.go.ke or communications(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.icta.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2089061 www.icta.go.ke

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Why is Kenya indifferent to how Africa's internet is managed?
by Barrack Otieno 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Listers, http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/-/2274560/2729620/-/yrlji… Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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