October 2016 - KICTANet

The Economic Cost of Internet Shutdowns
by Mose Karanja 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

How much does it cost a country when its connection to the Internet is shut down? Turns out it is quite a lot. As the frequency of Internet shutdowns keep rising globally and in Africa particularly, several attempts have been made to quantify what this means economically. Two key reports by Brookings Institute & Deloitte/Facebook released under the Global Network Initiative (GNI) have proposed methodologies that attempt to answer this question. They both base their calculations on the contributions of the ICT sector to the Gross Domestic Product and using variables of duration of shutdown, population affected, and Internet connectivity, model formulas to get a rough estimate of how much a country loses in the these instances. Deloitte’s calculations are more nuanced on differentiated levels of connectivity and estimates that an average high-connectivity country stands to lose at least 1.9% of its daily GDP for each day all Internet services are shut down. For an average medium-level connectivity country, the loss is estimated at 1% of daily GDP, and for an average low-connectivity country, the loss is estimated at 0.4% of daily GDP. Beyond the dollars? Internet shutdowns directly affect people who use its communication channels and on top of suffering economical losses and inconvenience, there is the massive impact on basic life experiences. Security, health, education, participation in the global economy and all these converge as human rights violations. These kind of reports are valuable tools for advocacy especially because governments (the main actors on Internet shutdowns) understand money language more than human rights. It is just a fact of life. Brooking’s Report is here: https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/intenet-shutdowns-v-3.… <https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/intenet-shutdowns-v-3.…> and Deloitte/Facebook report is here: http://globalnetworkinitiative.org/sites/default/files/The-Economic-Impact-… <http://globalnetworkinitiative.org/sites/default/files/The-Economic-Impact-…> -- Moses.

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Free the enterprise!
by Mbugua Njihia 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

The human element adds time, cost and complexity to any ecosystem that is looking to innovate. Subjectivity also happens as a default when analyzing applications adding to the friction. Self-service, good documentation and clear pricing is all that’s needed, then get out of the way! ~ http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/tech/free-the-enterprise.html *Regards,* Mbugua Njihia ᐧ

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Is tech recruitment broken? Clueless HR blamed for demanding the impossible from IT workers - TechRepublic
by Athar Ahmad Bhatti 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

I guess the trick is like in Terms of reference in a tender. The HR technically evaluates you using terms and if you have them in your cv you get to the financials. Athar Ahmad Bhatti +254726488311 On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 3:54 PM +0300, "Jimmy Thuo via skunkworks" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: Thats a Good debate issue.... This is a classic "IT GUY" phenomenon. The main problem is that Many people/organisations do not differentiate the different fields/skill sets associated with ICT and tend to lump them up as one under the general title "IT". Whether you are a programmer, systems analyst, network specialist, systems admin, security expert ... to them you are the "IT Guy" expected to have answers to all problems relating to computers and electronic devices. Some even call the IT guy to fix electrical appliances such as iron box, immersion heaters etc. On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 3:22 PM, Alex Watila via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: Dear all, What are your thoughts on the below issue? “If you were hiring electricians, would you expect them to be a dab hand at plastering, proficient at carpentry and a competent carpet fitter? Probably not, so why do recruiters expect developers, sysadmins and other IT workers to have such a ludicrously wide range of skills? Those working in the IT industry say job ads frequently demand a skillset so large or so specific that very few applicants can ever match up.” http://www.techrepublic.com/article/is-tech-recruitment-broken-clueless-hr-… regards, Alex _______________________________________________ skunkworks mailing list skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke -- Best Regards Jimmy Thuo

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Is tech recruitment broken? Clueless HR blamed for demanding the impossible from IT workers - TechRepublic
by Alex Watila 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Dear all, What are your thoughts on the below issue? “If you were hiring electricians, would you expect them to be a dab hand at plastering, proficient at carpentry and a competent carpet fitter? Probably not, so why do recruiters expect developers, sysadmins and other IT workers to have such a ludicrously wide range of skills? Those working in the IT industry say job ads frequently demand a skillset so large or so specific that very few applicants can ever match up.” http://www.techrepublic.com/article/is-tech-recruitment-broken-clueless-hr-… <http://www.techrepublic.com/article/is-tech-recruitment-broken-clueless-hr-…> &bhid=51751792 regards, Alex

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Kenya CyberCrime Conference 2016
by Grace Githaiga 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

<https://www.cybercrimeconf.co.ke/home.html> Listers This might be of interest to some of you. <https://www.cybercrimeconf.co.ke/home.html> The Inaugural Kenya Cyber Crime Conference 2016, is independently organized by The Nairobi Law Institute (NLI) in conjunction with the Kenya Cyber Security & Forensics Association (KCSFA). The two day conference will be held on the 3rd and 4th November 2016 at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. <https://www.cybercrimeconf.co.ke/home.html> <https://www.cybercrimeconf.co.ke/home.html> For more info<https://www.cybercrimeconf.co.ke/home.html> https://www.cybercrimeconf.co.ke/home.html

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Re: [kictanet] Internet Freedom Festival 2017 Call for session submissions
by smusalagani 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Great! I'm a fellow in the internet present and future track. I'd be happy if you can submit a session there. Be sure to check the box requesting for travel assistance. Let me know if you need any help. Sent from my HTC On 26 Oct 2016 11:22, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > Cool. I would be interested. > > thanx. > > walu. > > > ________________________________ > From: Sylvia Musalagani via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: Sylvia Musalagani <smusalagani(a)hivos.org> > Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 9:41 AM > Subject: [kictanet] Internet Freedom Festival 2017 Call for session submissions > > Dear Listers, > > Apologies for cross posting. The internet freedom festival 2017 is accepting call for session submissions. > > I wanted to reach out to see if any of you were planning to participate in the 2017 Internet Freedom Festival - as the 2017 Call for IFF Proposals is currently open, we'd love for you to submit your session or workshop ideas to be part of the festival program! > > The *final deadline* for submission on Monday, November 28th, 2016. We’re expecting a big turnout, so submit your session soon! > > Host a Session —> https://internetfreedomfestival.org/host-a-session/ > > Furthermore, via funds raised for the IFF Diversity & Inclusion Fund, the IFF is now able to offer a limited amount of travel assistance to the event, to participants whose session proposals are selected for the festival program! > > IFF Diversity & Inclusion > Fund -> https://internetfreedomfestival.org/internet-freedom-festival-diversity-inc… > > The IFF is a gathering made for this community, by this > community - and we want to ensure that your voice and ideas are > heard. So think big, be innovative, be > creative, and send in your session ideas by November 28th! > > > > Thanks so much, > > > Kind regards, > > Sylvia Musalagani > > Programme Officer > Open Society > Freedom of Expression > > > Hivos East Africa > ACS Plaza, Lenana Road|P.O. Box 19875 - 00202 | Nairobi | Kenya > Office: +254 725 451 729 / +254 789 451 729 > Email: smusalagani(a)hivos.org | Skype: kanari.sylvia > website: www.east-africa.hivos.org > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jwalu%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 accep

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Dyn Analysis Summary of the DDoS Attacks
by Bonface Witaba 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Hello Listers, This may be of interest to some of you:http://dyn.com/blog/dyn-analysis-summary-of-friday-october-21-attack/ Regards Bonface Witaba Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Circumvention tools; Are they being Stigmatized?
by Bonface Witaba 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Hello Listers,Another interesting topic that could spark a worthy debate.Chinese police (in a leaked report) term circumvention tools as "terrorist software". See link for further reading: https://advox.globalvoices.org/2016/10/26/leaked-xinjiang-police-report-des… Bonface Witaba Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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[LIVE] Afrilabs Annual Gathering
by Brian Muhia 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Nanjira Sambuli just spoke here and is currently fielding questions. This will be on for a few more hours, so engage! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSKRjpgLAtY -- Software Engineer - Savannah Informatics Ltd.

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Internet Freedom Festival 2017 Call for session submissions
by Sylvia Musalagani 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Dear Listers, Apologies for cross posting. The internet freedom festival 2017 is accepting call for session submissions. I wanted to reach out to see if any of you were planning to participate in the 2017 Internet Freedom Festival - as the 2017 Call for IFF Proposals is currently open, we'd love for you to submit your session or workshop ideas to be part of the festival program! The *final deadline* for submission on Monday, November 28th, 2016. We’re expecting a big turnout, so submit your session soon! Host a Session —> https://internetfreedomfestival.org/host-a-session/ Furthermore, via funds raised for the IFF Diversity & Inclusion Fund, the IFF is now able to offer a limited amount of travel assistance to the event, to participants whose session proposals are selected for the festival program! IFF Diversity & Inclusion Fund -> https://internetfreedomfestival.org/internet-freedom-festival-diversity-inc… The IFF is a gathering made for this community, by this community - and we want to ensure that your voice and ideas are heard. So think big, be innovative, be creative, and send in your session ideas by November 28th! Thanks so much, Kind regards, Sylvia Musalagani Programme Officer Open Society Freedom of Expression Hivos East Africa ACS Plaza, Lenana Road|P.O. Box 19875 - 00202 | Nairobi | Kenya Office: +254 725 451 729 / +254 789 451 729 Email: smusalagani(a)hivos.org | Skype: kanari.sylvia website: www.east-africa.hivos.org

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