November 2016 - KICTANet

Career Mentorship for High School Students and Form Four Leavers
by Tracy Nyatoro Weru 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

We have the pleasure to inform you that at @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University is organizing a 5 day Career Mentor ship workshop for High School Students and Form Four Leavers.The program will take place at @iLabAfrica from 5th December to 9th December 2016 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Career Mentorship Programme (CMP) intends to promote a sharing and supportive relationship between experienced professionals and selected key top -notch speakers from the Kenyan Industry.The participants will learn about different careers they can pursue, Universities in Kenya and so much more . The Programme, though informal, may serve as a significant complement to the academic curriculum of their High School Education. *Objectives of the Program* - To broaden students’ perspective towards the world of work; - To develop students’ confidence in communicating with senior professionals; and - To assist students to develop their career aspiration. The Students will also interact with different mentors and will be provided with first hand information on how to select a career. For your convenience, we have attached a description and agenda of the training contents. We would be honoured if you would refer students to attend this event. Please let us know at your convenience if you will be able to send any participants or if you can refer other interested students. Registration for the training can be done by clicking here <https://docs.google.com/a/strathmore.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5F-TqZ9snu2WoK2…> . For further questions, comments and/or suggestions, please contact @iLabAfrica on 0729 876 680/ 0703 034 000 or eMail: sanyanga(a)strathmore.edu . -- *Kind Regards,* *Tracy Weru* *Business Development Analyst**@iLabAfrica,Strathmore University* *Email*: tweru(a)strathmore.edu* | Office Tel: *+254 (0) 703 034123 *Ext:* 2123 www.strathmore.edu <http://www.twitter.com/StrathU> <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity/?ref=hl> <https://www.youtube.com/user/StrathmoreUniversity> <https://plus.google.com/110890271788869052448/posts> <https://www.linkedin.com/edu/strathmore-university-357048> <https://www.instagram.com/strathmore.university/> -- *Note: *All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore’s Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here <http://www.strathmore.edu/en/email-policy> to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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Feedback on the 2016 ICT POLICY - REMINDER 2
by Ali Hussein 21 Nov '16

21 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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Fwd: [IGFmaglist] MAG renewal announcement
by Judy Okite 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

For your information. Kind Regards, *'Chance Favors the prepared mind'* - Louis Pasteur ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chengetai Masango <cmasango(a)unog.ch> Date: Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 4:11 PM Subject: [IGFmaglist] MAG renewal announcement To: IGF Maglist <Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org> Dear All, The MAG renewal announcement from Mr. Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) has been posted on the IGF website. https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/ announcement-from-mr-wu-hongbo-under-secretary-general -for-economic-and-social-affairs The deadline to submit names is *16 December 2016.* Current MAG members do not need to reapply. >From the Secretariat’s counting we have twelve MAG members who are in their third term: https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/mag-2 016-membership The MAG Renewal FAQ’s may also be a resource for those who have questions on the selection process: https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/ mag-renewal-2016 I would be grateful if you could distribute the renewal announcement through your respective networks. Best regards, Chengetai _______________________________________________ Igfmaglist mailing list Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfmaglist_intgovforum.org

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Invitation to Nairobi Legal Hackers Fireside Chat on 22nd November 2016 at Strathmore University
by June Tessy 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Listers, Legal Hackers is a global movement of lawyers, policymakers, technologists, and academics who explore and develop creative solutions to some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of law and technology. Through local meetups, hackathons, and workshops, Legal Hackers spot issues and opportunities where technology can improve and inform the practice of law and where law, legal practice, and policy can adapt to rapidly changing technology. Legal Hackers Nairobi in partnership with the Strathmore Center of Intellectual Property and Information Technology hereby invites you to 'Fireside Chat with Michael Murungi' Head of Public Policy and Government Relations at Google. Join us as Michael Murungi shares on opportunities and challenges for technology to be incorporated into the law and legal practice, his experience on building a legal tech arm of a State agency and the future of legal tech in Kenya. Event Details are: Date: 22nd November 2016 Time: 18.30 - 20.00 hours Venue: Strathmore University, Strathmore Business School Auditorium Entrance: Free Kindly RSVP here <https://goo.gl/forms/aJzz3cHXwSYxpBKv2>! Kind Regards, June Tessy LinkedIn Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/juneokal> www.legalhackers.org

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Internship Opportunity
by Magdalene Kariuki 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Hi fellow Listers, Please see an opportunity for young university students/ recent graduates. Please assist to circulate widely. Thanks. Best, Magdalene Kariuki.

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Save this date: December 2nd 2016 (6.30-9.00am)
by Grace Githaiga 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Listers! Greetings! Please mark your calendars! You will be invited to the end of the year cocktail whose theme is "ICT Perspectives: community's 365 days review". Date: December 2, 2016 Time: 6.30 to 9.00 pm. This will be preceded by an online community evaluation of key ICT activities that have taken place in 2016, and will be led by John Walubengo. He will communicate the details of this process. More details to follow in due course! Regards Grace For the organizing team.

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First Summit on Community Networks in Africa, to be held in Nairobi
by Mwendwa Kivuva 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa First Summit on Community Networks in Africa Introduction/Background Connecting the next Billion is one of the central issues on the international Internet and Internet Governance agenda. At the Internet Society, we consider “Connecting the Next Billion” as a key issue, as it relates directly to our mission and vision. Despite the success of the mobile revolution in Africa, there are significant barriers to connectivity. Community established networks also referred to as “community networks” (CN) are an emerging and sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in urban and rural areas around the world. In Africa, where these gaps are more evident. A recent survey was able to identify 37 community networks initiatives in 12 African countries, of which 25 are considered active. [1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#…> To understand better how this phenomenon is evolving in the continent, the First Summit on Community Networks in Africa will be held on 22nd November 2016 in Nairobi Kenya within the AfriCHI conference. The Summit aims to bring together more than ten community network operators in Africa to engage in experience sharing on their challenges and opportunities. The objective of the summit is to promote increased collaboration between community network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for them to engage with other stakeholders. Who Should Attend Community Network operators, Wireless Network Researchers, Policy Makers, Regulators and Regulatory Associations, Civil Society organisations and members of the public interested on the topic. Venue *Auditorium in the University of Nairobi towers, University of Nairobi* Draft Summary Agenda 8:30 Registration 9:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Introduction - Michuki Mwangi 9:15 - 10:15 Presentations - Reasons to start a Community Network and evolution since then 10:15 - 11:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 12:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion (continued) 12:00 - 13:00 Community Networks Presentations - Infrastructure and service provision 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 14:45 Focused discussions - Part I Question: What are the barriers to establishing more Community Networks and scale the existing ones? 14:45 - 15:30 Focused discussions - Part II Question: What are the capacity building and training opportunities and needs? 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 16:45 Focused discussions Part III Question: What opportunities can be leveraged to make Community Networks more sustainable? 16:45 - 17:00 Wrap-up Registration Participation fees: 30 USD 1. For registrations please proceed to https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389 2. Select "Registration Type: Workshops/Courses/..." 3. After entering your personal details please select “Community Networks in Africa” under the agenda items Useful Information - Lunch will be provided - French - English simultaneous translation will be available Logistics Around the Event - ACM Dev, 18-20 November: http://acmdev.org - AfriCHI, 21-25 November: http://africhi.net/ - Entry visas for Kenya: http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html Single Entry Visa. Issued for a single entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons. Examples Community Networks in Africa attending the Summit - *Connecting Eenhana, Fatsuam Foundation and Mesh Bukavu from:* “(Re)Building Technology: Community Technology Fieldguide” <https://www.newamerica.org/documents/1371/rebuilding-technology.pdf> - Ensemble Pour La Difference and Fjord: “Bringing The Internet To Africa’s Forgotten Island” <https://www.fjordnet.com/workdetail/bringing-the-internet-to-africas-forgot…> - Tunapanda Net: http://www.tunapanda.org/ - Zenzeleni Networks: http://zenzeleni.net - BOSCO Uganda: http://boscouganda.com/our-approach/bosco-network/ - Murambinda Works: http://www.machaworks.org/murumbinda.html - Macha Works: http://www.machaworks.org - Soweto Wireless User Group (SoWUG): http://sowug.org.za/ Examples of Other Community Networks in the world - Internet Society Wireless for Communities in South Asia: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia/south-asia/wir… - Digital Empowerment Foundation: http://defindia.org - Guifi: https://guifi.net - Rhizomatica: https://rhizomatica.org Contact - Carlos Rey-Moreno: carlos.reymoreno(a)gmail.com - Michuki Mwangi: mwangi(a)isoc.org Notes [1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#…> C. Rey-Moreno, M. Graaf, “Map of Community Networks in Africa”, 1st Report on the Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity: “Community Connectivity: Building the Internet from Scratch”. Ed. FGV Rio Editions. December 2016. In press For more information about the event, please visit: First Summit on Community Networks in Africa <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa> ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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Re: [kictanet] Leadership for Game Changers
by Mitchell Odili 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

Developing leaders increases employee engagement, customers service and ultimately bottom line results. When was the last time you invested in your leadership skills? On *1st & 2nd December 2016 *Rekha Kent is running a 2 day Leadership development program that aims to enable leaders to lead with passion, focus and skill. Check out the attached flyer for more information and this link for the event <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-for-game-changers-registration-2906…> . Book your place today and share with your amazing network!!! PS: “ Rekha Kent is the founder of Redstone Consulting working with FTSE 100 for over 10 years, she has extensive global experience training in Japan, India, Canada, USA, Europe and Africa. She received a BSc from Aston Business School and has a Post Grad in People Management and Development. Is a qualified Executive Coach, MBTI and LIFO Practitioner.” Best Regards | Mitchell Odili | CEO | www.fefe.co.ke | 0710719693 | On Nov 16, 2016 03:29, "Beryl Aidi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Thanks Bomu, noted. > I could be stretching it, any possibility of livestreaming or recording > summaries so those interested can catch up on it? I'm very much interested > in community networks but won't be able to attend. > > Best > Beryl > > On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 2:39 AM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) <nmutungu(a)gmail.com > > wrote: > >> This function was discussed at the ISOC Kenya Chapter list. It was >> explained that there is no remote participation. >> Regards, >> >> 2016-11-16 1:53 GMT+03:00 Beryl Aidi via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>: >> >>> Hi Mwendwa >>> >>> Is there remote participation for those note able to physically attend? >>> >>> Best >>> Beryl >>> >>> On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 1:45 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community >>>> -networks-africa >>>> >>>> First Summit on Community Networks in Africa >>>> Introduction/Background >>>> >>>> Connecting the next Billion is one of the central issues on the >>>> international Internet and Internet Governance agenda. At the Internet >>>> Society, we consider “Connecting the Next Billion” as a key issue, as it >>>> relates directly to our mission and vision. Despite the success of the >>>> mobile revolution in Africa, there are significant barriers to connectivity. >>>> >>>> Community established networks also referred to as “community networks” >>>> (CN) are an emerging and sustainable solution to address the connectivity >>>> gaps that exist in urban and rural areas around the world. In Africa, where >>>> these gaps are more evident. A recent survey was able to identify 37 >>>> community networks initiatives in 12 African countries, of which 25 are >>>> considered active. [1] >>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#…> >>>> >>>> To understand better how this phenomenon is evolving in the continent, the >>>> First Summit on Community Networks in Africa will be held on 22nd November >>>> 2016 in Nairobi Kenya within the AfriCHI conference. The Summit aims >>>> to bring together more than ten community network operators in Africa to >>>> engage in experience sharing on their challenges and opportunities. The >>>> objective of the summit is to promote increased collaboration between >>>> community network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for >>>> them to engage with other stakeholders. >>>> Who Should Attend >>>> >>>> Community Network operators, Wireless Network Researchers, Policy >>>> Makers, Regulators and Regulatory Associations, Civil Society organisations >>>> and members of the public interested on the topic. >>>> Venue >>>> >>>> *Auditorium in the University of Nairobi towers, University of Nairobi* >>>> Draft Summary Agenda >>>> 8:30 Registration >>>> 9:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Introduction - Michuki Mwangi >>>> 9:15 - 10:15 Presentations - Reasons to start a Community Network and >>>> evolution since then >>>> 10:15 - 11:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and >>>> foster inclusion >>>> 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break >>>> 11:30 - 12:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and >>>> foster inclusion (continued) >>>> 12:00 - 13:00 Community Networks Presentations - Infrastructure and >>>> service provision >>>> 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch >>>> 14:00 - 14:45 >>>> >>>> Focused discussions - Part I >>>> Question: What are the barriers to establishing more Community Networks >>>> and scale the existing ones? >>>> 14:45 - 15:30 >>>> >>>> Focused discussions - Part II >>>> Question: What are the capacity building and training opportunities and >>>> needs? >>>> 15:30 - 16:00 >>>> >>>> Coffee Break >>>> 16:00 - 16:45 >>>> >>>> Focused discussions Part III >>>> Question: What opportunities can be leveraged to make Community >>>> Networks more sustainable? >>>> 16:45 - 17:00 >>>> >>>> Wrap-up >>>> >>>> Registration >>>> >>>> Participation fees: 30 USD >>>> >>>> 1. For registrations please proceed to https://www.regonline.com/R >>>> egister/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389 >>>> <https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389> >>>> 2. Select "Registration Type: Workshops/Courses/..." >>>> 3. After entering your personal details please select “Community >>>> Networks in Africa” under the agenda items >>>> >>>> Useful Information >>>> >>>> - Lunch will be provided >>>> - French - English simultaneous translation will be available >>>> >>>> Logistics Around the Event >>>> >>>> - ACM Dev, 18-20 November: http://acmdev.org >>>> - AfriCHI, 21-25 November: http://africhi.net/ >>>> - Entry visas for Kenya: http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html >>>> Single Entry Visa. Issued for a single entry to persons whose >>>> nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or >>>> medical reasons. >>>> >>>> Examples Community Networks in Africa attending the Summit >>>> >>>> - *Connecting Eenhana, Fatsuam Foundation and Mesh Bukavu from:* “(Re)Building >>>> Technology: Community Technology Fieldguide” >>>> <https://www.newamerica.org/documents/1371/rebuilding-technology.pdf> >>>> - Ensemble Pour La Difference and Fjord: “Bringing The Internet To >>>> Africa’s Forgotten Island” >>>> <https://www.fjordnet.com/workdetail/bringing-the-internet-to-africas-forgot…> >>>> - Tunapanda Net: http://www.tunapanda.org/ >>>> - Zenzeleni Networks: http://zenzeleni.net >>>> - BOSCO Uganda: http://boscouganda.com/our-approach/bosco-network/ >>>> - Murambinda Works: http://www.machaworks.org/murumbinda.html >>>> - Macha Works: http://www.machaworks.org >>>> - Soweto Wireless User Group (SoWUG): http://sowug.org.za/ >>>> >>>> Examples of Other Community Networks in the world >>>> >>>> - Internet Society Wireless for Communities in South Asia: >>>> http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-wor >>>> k/asia/south-asia/wireless-communities >>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia/south-asia/wir…> >>>> - Digital Empowerment Foundation: http://defindia.org >>>> - Guifi: https://guifi.net >>>> - Rhizomatica: https://rhizomatica.org >>>> >>>> Contact >>>> >>>> - Carlos Rey-Moreno: carlos.reymoreno(a)gmail.com >>>> - Michuki Mwangi: mwangi(a)isoc.org >>>> >>>> Notes >>>> >>>> [1] >>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#…> C. >>>> Rey-Moreno, M. Graaf, “Map of Community Networks in Africa”, 1st Report on >>>> the Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity: “Community Connectivity: >>>> Building the Internet from Scratch”. Ed. FGV Rio Editions. December 2016. >>>> In press >>>> For more information about the event, please visit: First Summit on >>>> Community Networks in Africa >>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa> >>>> ______________________ >>>> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >>>> twitter.com/lordmwesh >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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/m >>>> ailman/options/kictanet/bee.aidi%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. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Beryl >>> *********************************************** >>> Darkness cannot put out the Light. It can only make God brighter. >>> —Author Unknown. >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/m >>> ailman/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 >> >> > > > -- > Beryl > *********************************************** > Darkness cannot put out the Light. It can only make God brighter. —Author > Unknown. > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/mitchellodili%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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3 deals announced @ 4th Angel Fair Africa - PR
by Eric M K Osiakwan 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

2 day Investors Forum yields 3 deals Nairobi, Kenya – 15th November 2016 The 4th Angel Fair Africa that ended on 11th November in Nairobi has already yielded three deal announcements among a host of other deal discussions underway. At last year's event in Accra over $20M worth of deals were closed with these year's estimates set to top that. 1. Singularity Investments (a global investment firm that specializes in scaling early stage ventures in Africa and North America) expressed interest to invest in one of the ventures that pitched, and had quality conversations with other potential investee companies at the event, 2. Yossi Hasson of Techstars (a global ecosystem that helps entrepreneurs build great businesses with it’s Africa office in Cape Town) expressed interest to invest in one of the startups subject to negotiations and due diligence, 3. Viktoria Ventures (a local angel network) are also in discussion with FarmDrive for a potential deal soon. “AFA sets itself apart as an event, which is focused on the getting deals done – dealmakers are matched with entrepreneurs and real problems are discussed by selected panels.,” observed Lexi Novitske, Principal Investment Officer of Singularity Investments. The event, which attracted 45 selected investors from Africa and the world, saw pitches from 20 curated African startups and scleups from 8 African countries. The rooftop conference room of the Intercontinental Nairobi was lit with deal conversations ranging from cash investments, to partnerships, mentorship, expansion, sourcing, etc. Beyond the deals closed at the event, Angel Fair Africa connected the local tech ecosystem to a global network of Angel Investors. The returns may yet be far off but it is those networks that will grow the regional tech sector. During the two day event Heath Arensen of Invested Development said: “Angel Investor’s provide the essential base in a vibrant startup ecosystem and Angel Fair Africa’s role in convening and strengthening these investors gives me confidence that the next generation of African startups are going to be even more impressive than the already exciting movement we see today". Melissa McCoy said "With ConnectMed's recent move to Kenya from South Africa, Angel Fair Africa allowed us to quickly meet most of the core players in the Kenyan startup ecosystem and efficiently expand our network." Angel Fair Africa was a very unique event in that it brought together startups at various stages together with VCs and Angels in an intimate setting.” said Joanna Bichsel of Kasha from Rwanda. According to Erik Hersman of BRCK, “It’s impressive to see the quality of investors from around Africa, and from overseas, that Angel Fair Africa is able to attract.” "Angel Fair Africa is the go to group in Africa for investors and entrepreneurs!" observed Mike Miller, an angel investor from LA. Dave McClure who gave the final keynote observed, "It was terrific to meet the growing community of angels and VCs investing in Africa, as well as some great new African startups. I hope to come back again next year to learn more about new potential Zebra-corns!" – next year the event heads to Abidjan, Ivory Coast for it’s 5th edition. 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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Permission Marketing and misuse of customer data by Telcos
by Ali Hussein 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Dear All I woke up this morning to find myself registered by a Telco for a service I do not want. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: You have successfully subscribed to the SKIZA Tunes service.Your password to log on to www.skiza.safaricom.com is xxxx. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: Your SKIZA Tune <Customized Skiza Tune> was set successfully. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: You have successfully downloaded SKIZA Tune Customized Skiza Tune .The tune will be renewed at KES 1.00 daily.To delete dial *811#. I thought these things shouldn't happen anymore? Why would Safaricom tell me that I have subscribed to SKIZA Tune when I did not? And proceed to tell me they will deduct Kshs. 1 per day for this? And if I want to unsubscribe/delete then I should dial *811#? Who gave them the permission to subscribe me in the first place? Maybe my phone was hacked and someone registered me by mistake? At this point I'm giving Safaricom the benefit of doubt since just two weeks ago the CEO, Bob Collymore gave us his assurance that such behavior by PRSPs is frowned upon by his organisation. Regards *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> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. 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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