November 2016 - KICTANet

Re: [kictanet] Net Neutrality under Trump Presidency
by Bonface Witaba 12 Nov '16

12 Nov '16

Sharing this link following the Net Neutrality debate on the list. In Wake Of Trump Win, ISPs Are Already Laying The Groundwork For Gutting Net Neutrality | | | | | | | | | | | In Wake Of Trump Win, ISPs Are Already Laying The Groundwork For Gutting Net Neutrality With Donald Trump now the President elect, all eyes in telecom have turned to what happens now in regards to FCC telecom enforcement generally, and our shiny new net neutrality rules specifically. Trump has proclaimed he opposes net neutrality... | | | | Bonface Witaba Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, 10 Nov, 2016 at 12:00, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<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: The Internet under President Trump... (Mallory Knodel) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2016 20:23:58 +0300 From: Mallory Knodel <mallory(a)apc.org> To: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com>, KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] The Internet under President Trump... Message-ID: <58235BAE.70402(a)apc.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Thanks! I live in Nairobi for personal reasons (my partner is from Mombasa and we live nearby to look after his mum) and I work remotely for APC. But looking forward to connecting with you all any chance I get! -Mallory On 09/11/16 07:04 PM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) wrote: > Welcome to KICTANet and to Nairobi Mallory. We are glad to have you > here. > Are you working on any Kenyan related projects or are you just based > here? > Again, Karibu! > > 2016-11-09 18:15 GMT+03:00 Mallory Knodel via kictanet > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>>: > > Surveillance is a huge concern. Policy change at the top level is > nearly impossible now. Bottom up solutions are needed. > > -Mallory > > PS -- My first time posting on Kictanet. Hello! I'm staff at APC > (apc.org <http://apc.org>) living in Nairobi as of July. > > > On 09/11/16 04:14 PM, Ronald Ojino via kictanet wrote: >> >> I believe it may be a little bit too early to judge.America has >> institutions and accountability is key, so i believe it may not >> be that bad and freedoms such as net neutrality will still be upheld. >> >> >> On 09-Nov-2016 3:32 PM, "Michael Bullut via kictanet" >> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> >> Greetings Team, >> >> How will it fair for the rest of the world? I see Net >> Neutrality going & big business getting priority etc. Any >> other thoughts? >> >> Warm regards, >> >> Michael Bullut. >> >> --- >> >> *Cell:* /+254 723 393 114. >> /*Skype Name:* /Michael Bullut./ >> //*Twitter:*//**@Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/> >> // >> */*Blog: *//http://www.kipsang.com//* >> *E-mail:* /main(a)kipsang.com <mailto:main@kipsang.com>/ >> * >> * >> /---/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ronojinx%40gmail.com >> <http://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 >> <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/mallory%40apc.org >> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mallory%40apc.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. > -- Mallory Knodel Association for Progressive Communications :: > apc.org <https://apc.org> gpg fingerprint :: E3EB 63E0 65A3 B240 > BCD9 B071 0C32 A271 BD3C C780 > _______________________________________________ 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/nmutungu%40gmail.com > <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. > > -- > Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu > <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> > PGP ID : 0x33A3450F -- Mallory Knodel Association for Progressive Communications :: apc.org <https://apc.org> gpg fingerprint :: E3EB 63E0 65A3 B240 BCD9 B071 0C32 A271 BD3C C780

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NetAidKit
by Mose Karanja 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

Hello KICTANet. If anyone here would like to test NetAidKit, a USB-Powered router that connects to your wired or wireless network and helps you or your organization increase your privacy and beat online censorship for all your devices, send me a direct email. I have two kits to give to organizations who need it the most - especially human rights organizations. The innovative thing about the kit is that you don’t have to install any extra software to use it. It is a hardware configured to route your traffic through Tor and or VPN. You can read more about the kit here: https://netaidkit.net/ <https://netaidkit.net/> --- Moses.

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The Internet under President Trump...
by Michael Bullut 09 Nov '16

09 Nov '16

Greetings Team, How will it fair for the rest of the world? I see Net Neutrality going & big business getting priority etc. Any other thoughts? Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/>* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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Looking for Software Testers
by Evans Ikua 08 Nov '16

08 Nov '16

We are hiring software testers on contract terms for a period of about 10 months starting December. Remuneration will depend on qualifications and experience. If you are interested or know someone who is, please send your CV to me on email: ikua.evans(a)gmail.com. Here are the details: *QA Test Engineer Job Description* Job Responsibilities: *Position Summary:* The candidate will be responsible for Software Test Planning, Commissioning and Execution for a variety of Test cases while supporting the customer. The individual should be self-motivated, creative and proactive, to work successfully in a fast-paced environment including multiple platforms and architectures, diverse technologies. The individual will work closely with developers, project managers, network engineers and other stakeholders, executing test iterations, tracking / reporting results, troubleshooting and coordinating defect resolution. The individual should have a strong understanding of SDLC processes and the QA lifecycle and methodology. *Major Responsibilities:* · Interact with Product management, Project management and Development teams to · develop a strong understanding of the project and testing objectives · Use existing tools and techniques to execute test cases and build/script new tools for · performing testing/validation function · Develop and lead the manual/automation strategy and generate user defined scripts to · perform automated testing cycles · Execute and analyze manual/automation test results. · Participate in troubleshooting and tracking of issues with different teams to drive · towards root cause identification and resolution · Document, track and escalate issues as appropriate, using defect management tools. · Support production deployment of applications and perform “validation testing” · during the off-hours maintenance windows *Minimum Requirements:* *Experience/Skills:* · Relevant Testing work experience in Telecom Domain for Billing systems. Huawei’s CBS experience preferred. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Technical background and an understanding of the telecom industry · Database skills, mainly in Oracle and SQL Server · Good experience with different Operating Systems, with emphasis on proficiency of Linux commands · Good understanding of the SDLC · Knowledge of automated testing tool - Auto Space - Optional · Must demonstrate an understanding of the Telecom protocols and Interface architectures · Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, diverse projects simultaneously · Must be flexible, independent and self motivated · Punctual, Regular and consistent attendance -- *----------------------------------------------------Kind Regards,Evans Ikua,* Twitter: @ikuae Cell: +254-722-955831

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Exits and Investments @ 4th Angel Fair Africa - PR
by Eric M K Osiakwan 08 Nov '16

08 Nov '16

Exits and Investments @ 4th Angel Fair Africa Nairobi, Kenya – 8th November 2016 All is set for the 4th Angel Fair Africa from 10th to 11th November 2016 at the Intercontinental Hotel where 43 selected investors and 20 curated entrepreneurs will meet to do deals. Last year’s event resulted in $20.3M worth of deals and this year’s which is featuring multiple exit entrepreneurs and funds promises to be exceptional. Kenyan entrepreneurs who have built and exited amazing global companies will share their experiences. Njeri Rionge, a first generation Internet pioneer who co-founded Wananchi and exited to East Africa Capital Partners and second generation entrepreneurs; Hilda Moraa who started Weza Tele and sold to AFB for $1.7M and Munyutu Waigu who built Rupu and sold to Ringer AG would constitute the exits panel on the 1st day moderated by Heath Arensen of Invested Development. On the second day, multi-exits entrepreneur, Chinedu Echeruo who sold Tripology to USA Today and Hopstop to Apple and then co-founded Constant Capital based in New York will share the exits panel with Job Muriuki, Director of Centum Capital, architect of the UAP exit and Yossi Hasson who sold SYNAQ to Dimension Data and now runs TechStars – their stories would serve as motivation for more of such deals. The investors panel for the second day will have Olive Gachara, publisher and investor; Nyokabi Manguyu, advisor to Chandaria Capital; Wim van der Beek, managing partner of Goodwell Investments and Wale Ayeni, Senior Investment Officer of the International Finance Corporation (IFC). These investors will discuss how they are investing and growing their current portfolios towards exit. “It’s a good time to build a tech company in Kenya, where businesses look for digital tools to add value to their company, and where consumers have more disposable income to use what we build. For tech companies trying to scale across the continent, there is a growing amount of investment capital available, which wasn’t always the case." noted Erik Hersman, CEO of BRCK who is on the entrepreneurs panel for the second day. Njeri Rionge said, “Entrepreneurs scaling businesses across Africa is paramount now as the Pan African agenda continues during the AU political discourse of open borders and free trade. I encourage entrepreneurs and founders to know when to exit whilst they are ahead but also mitigate inherent risks during the succession planning process.” "Exiting your business (in most cases) is a marathon and not a sprint. You've got to be working on your business, strengthening it and getting it exit-ready, long before you think you'll actually exit." Observed Yossi Hossan, MD of Techstars. Hilda Moraa, Ex-CEO of Weza Tele noted "We need more local companies to think of IPOs by aiming to build million dollar businesses. Its possible, if only we start investing in our own and give them authentic support in the ecosystem" Finally, "Translating years of hard work in the form of well executed business plans into realized cash through a well timed, well priced exit is the true litmus test of an astute investor. No one ever went bankrupt by realizing profits." observed Job Muriuki, Director of Centum Capital. EDITORS NOTES About Angel Fair Africa is an event that brings together accelerators, incubators and emerging businesses from across the African continent and investors to do deals. More @ www.angelfairafrica.com <http://www.angelfairafrica.com/>; contact - info(a)angelfairafrica.com <mailto:info@angelfairafrica.com> Below are our SM handles; @AngelfairAfrica @AfA #AngelfairAfrica #AfA https://www.facebook.com/angelfairafrica/ <https://www.facebook.com/angelfairafrica/> https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-fair-africa <https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-fair-africa> https://www.youtube.com/user/AngelFairAfrica <https://www.youtube.com/user/AngelFairAfrica> www.angelfairafrica.com <http://www.angelfairafrica.com/> Eric here Eric M.K Osiakwan +233244386792 "Accraboy" 4 Skype @eosiakwan 4 Twitter about.me/ericosiakwan <http://about.me/ericosiakwan>

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What steps can Africans take and lead in Internet governance and social justice?
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 08 Nov '16

08 Nov '16

Dear colleagues, Almost three years ago, I published a blogpost on CircleID <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20140225_internet_governance_why_africa_shoul…> titled “Internet Governance: Why Africa Should Take the Lead <https://ephraimkenyanito.com/2014/02/25/internet-governance-why-africa-shou…>.” I argued that African Internet stakeholders use a ‘wait and see approach’ in matters as critical as Internet governance,” and that African voices are missing in key Internet governance discussion fora. Additionally, I suggested that some reasons for this approach, including that Africa lacks well-trained Internet governance experts and Africans see foreign affairs and international relations as an East versus West dynamic. I further urged for a change in this situation, as the “wait and see approach” is gravely interfering with the basic human rights of Africans. As a follow-up to the post above, and building on previous work on the African Media Law and Digital Native Roundup <http://globalnetpolicy.org/tag/africa/> with the University of Pennsylvania, I am pleased to enclose a summary of a major forthcoming publication focused on the 2014-2016 period that highlights the regional trends concerning Internet governance and information and communications technology (ICT) policy making processes in Africa. The post can be found here: https://ephraimkenyanito.com/2016/10/17/what-steps-can-africans-take-and-le… I have further republished the post today on Medium and can be found here: https://medium.com/@ekenyanito/what-steps-can-africans-take-and-lead-in-int… This post is divided in two parts. The first relays my observations about trends over the past three years in African ICT policy, human rights, and development processes, and highlights key challenges and opportunities. The second provides recommendations for African citizens on what can be improved. I will be happy to set up some time to discuss further (via skype/ or in person) this upcoming publication, additionally, please feel free to let me know if you're interested to receive this major forthcoming publication focused on the 2014-2016 period as a PDF to your email. -- Best Regards, *Ephraim Percy Kenyanito* Website: https://ephraimkenyanito.com/ Twitter: @ekenyanito <https://twitter.com/ekenyanito> PGP Fingerprint: B0FA394AF73DEB7AA1FDC7360CFED26DE6BA8DC1 [image: --] Ephraim Percy Kenyanito [image: https://]about.me/ekenyanito <https://about.me/ekenyanito?promo=email_sig&utm_source=email_sig&utm_medium…>

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Smashing the Silicon Valley patriarchy: anti-Lean In strategy puts onus on men
by Nanjira Sambuli 07 Nov '16

07 Nov '16

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/nov/02/silicon-valley-sexism-di… Closer home, which men in this industry will lead the fold by, for instance, refusing to take place in all male panels? Champions needed! In the meantime, women in tech, please sign up here if you haven't already, and please spread the word. It can't be an excuse any longer, that we "can't be found". http://nanjira.com/2016/11/hundreds-of-fabulous-kenyan-women-signed-up-to-s… Regards, Nanjira. Sent on the move.

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Feedback on the 2016 ICT POLICY - REMINDER
by Ali Hussein 07 Nov '16

07 Nov '16

Bwana PS Kyalo The above refers. Could you kindly update us on the way forward regarding the 2016 ICT Policy? We would like to know how the community can help further and when the Policy will be become a 'live' document so we can be able to delve into it and extract the gems that lie therein. We would also like to know how the multi-stakeholder engagement benefited the development of the Policy, what was added, removed and the criteria used to do so. Of course we are also keen to see the final document. Thank you and looking forward to your response. Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "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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OCHUODHO: It is high time order was brought to the ICT sector
by Kamotho Njenga 06 Nov '16

06 Nov '16

Oracles from the father of Kenya's Internet...... http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/It-is-high-time-order-was-brought-to-t… Kamotho

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Curated Entrepreneurs @ 4th Angel Fair Africa
by Eric M K Osiakwan 05 Nov '16

05 Nov '16

Curated Entrepreneurs @ 4th Angel Fair Africa Nairobi, Kenya – 2nd November 2016 Angel Fair Africa is pleased to announce the entrepreneurs that will pitch from the 10th to 11th November 2016 at the Intercontinental Hotel. Rita Kimani of Farm Drive, Kenya; Tito Munhequete of Izy Shop, Mozambique, Ugwem Eneyo of Solstice, Nigeria; Josephat Mandara of TIME Tickets, Tanzania and Joanna Bichsel of Kasha, Rwanda. These are just some of the 20-curated startups and scaleups from 8 African countries selected through a continent wide effort to identify high impact and potential entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses in a storytelling format in a way that can connect directly with the investors. On the first day the startups that will be featured are pre-revenue whilst those on the second day will be scaleups with revenue and raising their second or third round of capital. The entrepreneurs will gain inspiration and leverage from other successful businesses some of who have participated in previous events. These entrepreneurs would share their experiences on building their companies, putting together their founding team as well as key successes and challenges. The panel of entrepreneurs will include Caitlin Dolkart of Flare, Andrew Airelobhegbe of OgaVenue, Eva Muraya of BDS Group, Erik Hersman of BRCK and Selorm Brantie of mPedigree (CNBC Africa Innovation Winner 2016). "Africa is in urgent need of real mentoring from experienced “fathers” and “mothers” and it is time we rose up to that role. Many opportunities are presenting themselves across Africa and if we do not guide the young people then we will have failed as a continent. This is why I am at the forefront when it comes to mentoring and investing in the young people of Africa." said Dr. Chris Kirubi who will open the event in a keynote fireside chat facilitated by Aprelle Duany of www.aprelleduany.com <http://www.aprelleduany.com/> Tim Draper, Founding Partner of Draper Associates who will be keynoting the second day of the event by video observed that “Africa shows promise to be the economic growth jewel of the next 20 years. As people become more mobile and connected, leaders will have to compete for the businesses and capital of the world, and Africans will benefit. As African countries become more free market and democratic, the people will become more entrepreneurial and the continent can take advantage of the breakthroughs in bitcoin, blockchain, drone delivery, stem cells, drug design, digital signatures, digital voting, digital identity and new efficient (virtual) forms of government that have not been available until recently. Entrepreneurship in Africa is here to stay.” Dave McClure who will deliver the closing keynote says “Wait until companies have an initial prototype, have shown that they have the potential to be profitable and have the ability to scale. That's the best time to invest.” Well, “the African startups have gone pass this, which is why, I am investing here and excited to be speaking at the event – come and lets hangout.” EDITORS NOTES About Angel Fair Africa is an event that brings together accelerators, incubators and emerging businesses from across the African continent and investors to do deals. More @ www.angelfairafrica.com <http://www.angelfairafrica.com/>; contact - info(a)angelfairafrica.com <mailto:info@angelfairafrica.com> Eric here Eric M.K Osiakwan +233244386792 "Accraboy" 4 Skype @eosiakwan 4 Twitter about.me/ericosiakwan

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