December 2016 - KICTANet

What It Will Take for Us to Trust Artificial Intelligence
by Ali Hussein 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

Listers The early days of artificial intelligence have been met with some very public hand wringing. Well-respected technologists and business leaders have voiced their concerns over the (responsible) development of AI. And Hollywood’s appetite for dystopian AI narratives appears to be bottomless. This is not unusual, nor is it unreasonable. Change, technological or otherwise, always excites the imagination. And it often makes us a little uncomfortable. Read on:- https://hbr.org/2016/11/what-it-will-take-for-us-to-trust-ai?gig_events=soc… 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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Feedback on the 2016 ICT POLICY - REMINDER No. 4
by Ali Hussein 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '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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Fw: [bestbits] IGF2016: Technological solutions for countering gender based harrasment
by WANGARI KABIRU 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Pray you are well. Your ideas are welcome to engage Sadaf Khan (copied) and team from the Kenyan perspective. How might the online be a safer, equitable space for women? Women online (and child safety) have formed key discussions in the overall Internet Governance discussions. “online abuse and gender based violence can, among other things, limit women’s ability to take advantage of the opportunities that ICTs provide for the full realisation of women's human rights, act as a barrier to access that can exacerbate the gender digital gap, often violate women’s human rights, and reaffirm and reproduce gender stereotypes”. Thus, countering online abuse and gender-based violence is essential for both inclusivity and sustainability. With the Kenyan elections 2017 around the corner, women aspirants online is one area where we experience the lifting of physical abuse into the online space with no recourse (or just brushed off). I recall Fadzai Madzingira of Facebook mentions that this is an area of FB focus. Fadzai may also kindly add to the discussion shedding light on what we expect to see (or is happening) specifically for "protection" of women aspirants online (and female voters) or safeguarding their online rights and equity or good practices elsewhere. With thanks! Be blessed. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". On Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 23:22, Sadaf Khan <sadaf.baig03(a)gmail.com> wrote: Dear all, We are hosting a design thinking workshop on finding technological solutions to counter gender based harrasment online. The session is scheduled tomorrow (8-12-16) at 12:00pm in Workshop Room 16. People interested in brainstorming on technology based solutions are invited to join. Details of the session below:Countering gender based abuse online has been one of the key challenges that hinder optimal use of the Internet and other digital technologies. In the report of best practice forum on online abuse and gender based violence against women found that “abuse and gender-based violence against women, whether perpetrated online or offline, is difficult to address because of the attitudes, stereotypes and beliefs that underpin the issue. In an online context, such efforts are further complicated because responses need to be implemented within the global context of the Internet and with the cooperation of a multitude of stakeholders”. As the BFP’s report highlights the abuse against women remains disproportionate and technology at times becomes a tool, being used to commit, abet or aggravate different forms of violence against women.As noted in BFP on Countering Abuse report, “online abuse and gender based violence can, among other things, limit women’s ability to take advantage of the opportunities that ICTs provide for the full realisation of women's human rights, act as a barrier to access that can exacerbate the gender digital gap, often violate women’s human rights, and reaffirm and reproduce gender stereotypes”. Thus, countering online abuse and gender-based violence is essential for both inclusivity and sustainability. Enabling women to participate equally online would help create an environment which allows for the optimal use of the Internet and also help women access equal opportunities for growth and development in today’s digital, networked society.The session takes the design thinking approach to understand, analyse and find solutions for gender based abuse and harrasment online. Regards,Sadaf KhanDirector ProgramsMedia Matters for Democracy ____________________________________________________________

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A "light" hearted look at how ICT permeates all sectors
by Mildred Achoch 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

"Surgeon used a 'Mulika Mwizi" for a caesarean section" http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2016/10/10/surgeon-used-a-mulika-mwizi-for-a… Regards, Mildred Achoch. Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com

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Kenya BlockChain Workshops
by Ali Hussein 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Listers The above refers. The COALA <http://coala.global/> organisation in partnership with KICTANet and other organisations are planning a series of workshops over several days to sensitive stakeholders on the disruptive technology that is BlockChain. The BlockChain Workshops investigate the upcoming challenges and opportunities provided by blockchain technologies, and their impact on the current social, economic and political order. Conference details and registration are available here <http://blockchainworkshops.org/kenya/>. We've created a special 30% discount code for KICTAnet members (discount code "KICTANET16"). Admission includes breakfast, morning/afternoon refreshments, and lunch each day. We will also hold a closing cocktail reception immediately following the end of the conference on Friday. This is a great opportunity to mix it up with a global and local audience on BlockChain Technology. 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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Fwd: [AFRINIC-Announce] Call for Local Hosts for 2017 AFRINIC Training Workshops is Open
by Mwendwa Kivuva 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

FYI [Version française ci-dessous] Dear Colleagues, In 2016, with the support of various stakeholders in the community, we were able to train 638 engineers and managers during eighteen (18) training workshops held in sixteen (16) different countries. These trainings covered the knowledge and skills of Internet Number Resources Management (INRM) and IPv6 planning and deployment. We are currently searching for partners/Local Hosts to collaborate with us for the 2017 Training Workshop series. If you are interested in hosting an AFRINIC Training workshop, please go through the hosting details, benefits and requirements here: http://learn.afrinic.net/en/events/request-training#details To submit your proposal please fill the form found here: http://learn.afrinic.net/trp1/node/47 The deadline for proposal submission is 31 January 2017 at 23 59 GMT. - Publication of selected countries: 10 February 2017 - Publication of 2017 workshops calendar: 28 February 2017 Regards, The AFRINIC Training Unit (Follow us on Twitter: @AFRINICTraining) ----------------------------------------------- Chers Collègues, En 2016, grâce à la collaboration de nombreux partenaires, nous avons été capables de former 638 ingénieurs et décideurs de seize (16) pays africains, à travers dix huit (18) sessions de formations sur Ia gestion des ressources Internet (INRM) et le protocole Internet version 6 (IPv6). Pour l'année 2017, nous lançons donc l’appel à collaborer pour les sessions de formations d’AFRINIC 2017. Si vous souhaitez accueillir une session de formation AFRINIC, nous vous invitons à lire les détails d'hôtes, les avantages et critères de sélection ici : http://learn.afrinic.net/en/events/request-training#details Pour soumettre votre proposition veuillez remplir la fiche à l’adresse suivante : http://learn.afrinic.net/trp1/node/47 La date limite de soumission de proposition est le 31 janvier 2017, 23 59 GMT - La liste des pays sélectionnés sera publiée le 10 février 2017 - Le calendrier pour les formations sera publié le 28 février 2017 Cordialement, L'Equipe de Formation d'AFRINIC (Suivez nous sur Twitter: @AFRINICTraining) _______________________________________________ Announce mailing list Announce(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/announce

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Fwd: Short-Term Research Associate Vacancy on Digital Economies and Development: University of Manchester
by Alice Munyua 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

This might be if interest. Best Alice Begin forwarded message: > From: Richard Heeks <richard.heeks(a)manchester.ac.uk> > Date: 5 December 2016 at 17:51:31 EAT > To: Richard Heeks <richard.heeks(a)manchester.ac.uk> > Subject: Short-Term Research Associate Vacancy on Digital Economies and Development: University of Manchester > > **Please forward to relevant potential applicants** > > We are currently advertising a short-term Research Associate post relating to digital economies and developing countries, with an application deadline of 2 Jan 2017: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=12606 > > The post involves support for a research network including research dissemination, organisation of workshops and writing research reviews, plus opportunities to undertake pilot research and/or write up existing research, and prepare bids for future research. > > Salary in the range £31,076 to £38,183 per annum. > > We welcome applications from those who meet the essential person specification criteria, and who would like to join our Centre for Development Informatics research team for this exciting new initiative. > > Richard Heeks, Director, Centre for Development Informatics, Global Development Institute, University of Manchester, UK > > >

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Re: [kictanet] Gambia Shuts Down the Internet
by Mose Karanja 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

With all due respect to declarations and statements, I think non-binding norms and principles are very limited in preventing technical decisions in domestic places. Much more needs to be done on the technical front to make Internet shutdowns as expensive as possible to governments. If a significant number of people are able to circumvent a partial shutdown, governments would reconsider their decisions since they lose economically with no political ends attained - in this case preventing people to assemble and organize online. Declarations help immensely to shape the long term debate but I don’t ever remember any government that failed to act on a shutdown directive because International law says so. --- Moses. > On 5 Dec 2016, at 06:38, 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: Gambia Shuts Down the Internet (Joash Moitui) > > From: Joash Moitui <joash.moitui(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Gambia Shuts Down the Internet > Date: 5 December 2016 at 06:36:17 EAT > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > > Dear all, > > As part of the civil society practicum participants in the Afrisig 2016, our first statement called for a complete denunciation of the internet shutdowns. But as we progressed on the final statement, we realized that hardline positions taken by every multi-stakeholder groups only meant that discussions couldn't proceed further. Concessions had to be made to make this joint statement a reality and this is the situation in actual 'real life' situations and negotiations that involve multi-stakeholder groups, be it in IG, climate change talks and even international trade negotiations. > > Please see attached the civil society 'hardline' statement before concessions were made. > > warm regards, > > > > --- > > Joash Ntenga Moitui > Research Fellow > Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies > Daphton Court, A2 > Riverside Drive > P O Box 23748 00100 > Nairobi > Office: +254.20.5270577 > Cell: +254.728.688726 > Email: jmoitui(a)chrips.or.ke <mailto:emayiera@chrips.or.ke> > Skype: joash.norman > www.chrips.or.ke <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/e06567813c1704f38943fbc3703d45b891020a34?ur…> > > On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 5:09 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: > Hi Ali, > > Easy :-). > > It was a consensus document by students learning Internet Governance. And the consensus was reached because participants were made to stay up until 1am (It happens in real life anyway). So some gave up so that they can catch up with their sleep. Just that you know, those who played the role of government and put that clause allowing "some shutdowns" were actually civil society practitioners in real life :) > > Have you ever noticed how people change when they get into government? They literally wear a different cap. Like the reminders being sent on the list requesting some information from government. It's like asking for blood donation from a housefly. > > Regards > > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > twitter.com/lordmwesh <http://twitter.com/lordmwesh> > > > > On 5 December 2016 at 05:44, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke <mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>> wrote: > Mwendwa > > Thanks for sharing this. I'm of the hardline stance. No Internet Shutdowns. Period. Let me share some excerpts:- > > > We also recognize that there are cases when Internet shutdowns are a means to ensuring the wellbeing of citizens, such as during cyber attacks from outside the country, military attacks and terrorist activity. > We recommend that the independent national multistakeholder commissions on Internet Shutdowns be guided by the following: > National security and public order > Transparency & accountability > Freedom of Expression and Access to Information > Necessity & proportionality > > We are just opening the door to a slippery slop of legitimizing such actions. Can you imagine a Government in Africa calling 'Mulit-Stakeholders' together to determine a shutdown? You will just have a bunch of rubber stumpers trooping to 'Government House' to lend their hand. > > We stand a snowball's chance in hell before that happens. Having said that I do appreciate the efforts that have gone into this and commend all the players who were involved in drafting this. If nothing else it will continue to highlight the risks we continue to face. > > Ali Hussein > Principal > Hussein & Associates > +254 0713 601113 <tel:+254%20713%20601113> > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > Skype: abu-jomo > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <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 > > On 4 Dec 2016, at 10:00 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: > >> Speaking of declarations Grace Mutung'u, >> >> The African School on Internet Governance (AFRISIG) class of 2016, in their practicum came up with a statement on Internet shutdown. All stakeholder groups, including Government, Civil Society, Academia, Business, and Technical community agreed that the statement was balanced http://afrisig.org/afrisig-2016/statement-on-an-intentional-internet-shutdo… <http://afrisig.org/afrisig-2016/statement-on-an-intentional-internet-shutdo…> >> >> It took 4 days to produce the statement through wider consultations and consensus building. Probably this is a statement that can be expounded upon. >> >> Regards >> >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >> twitter.com/lordmwesh <http://twitter.com/lordmwesh> >> >> >> >> On 3 December 2016 at 21:39, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> Poncelet, >> Thank you for sharing. I cannot imagine the effect of a 52 hour complete and deliberate shutdown. We are glad to have you back online. Welcome back! >> I agree with you that we must continue to promote the African Declaration, now more than ever. Incidentally, I have not come across any pronouncements by the African Union on this matter of Internet shutdowns. Have you? >> Regards, >> >> PS: The African Declaration is here: http://africaninternetrights.org/ <http://africaninternetrights.org/> >> >> 2016-12-03 17:24 GMT+03:00 Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>>: >> Poncelet >> >> Congratulations to all in The Gambia. And to the incumbent for accepting the defeat even with the shut down he initiated. >> >> One other thing..We can actually calculate the cost of Internet Shutdowns. Last year countries lost $2.4 billion. See link:- >> >> 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.…> >> >> 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> <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. >> >> On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 3:20 PM, Poncelet Ileleji via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> Hi Grace, >> >> It was 52 Hours complete shutdown starting 8"08pm on election eve on the 30th of Nov and it was officially announced on TV that it was going to be down no secret about it,International Lines cut off too later local SMS weas also cut off, we came back online 12:30pm yesterday coincidentally after the incumbent had conceded defeat to the Coalition flag bearer ending 22 years of his rule. >> >> We need to promote more and more the African Declaration of Internet rights so our leaders know it matters in the true sense of the word the economic loss alone, we cant quantify, the joy here in the Gambia its basically the digital natives those born after the outgoing leader came to power 1994 that basically voted him out, >> >> Well enjoy the weekend, have loads to say, but will talk later on this. >> >> Kind Regards >> >> Poncelet >> >> On 2 December 2016 at 01:06, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> Listers, >> Internet shutdowns are almost becoming a part of African elections and reports indicate that Gambia has taken this step ahead of elections tomorrow. With an added twist- calls also seem to be blocked. >> >> A few months ago we discussed the Ugandan shutdown where we went at length into the techniques employed, including electricity blackouts. With our own elections round the corner, a few questions: >> >> Is anyone concerned that Kenya may also have a shutdown come elections? >> In the (hopefully hypothetical) case that we had a shutdown, who would effect it? ISPs? MNOs? Kenya Power? >> And who would give the orders? The Government? The Regulator? >> >> Hoping that these are just hypothetical musings. >> >> Grace >> >> -- >> Grace L.N. Mutung'u >> Nairobi Kenya >> Skype: gracebomu >> Twitter: @Bomu >> >> <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu>> >> >> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/pileleji%40ymca.gm <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pileleji%40ymca.gm> >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> -- >> Poncelet O. Ileleji MBCS >> Coordinator >> The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio >> MDI Road Kanifing South >> P. O. Box 421 Banjul >> The Gambia, West Africa >> Tel: (220) 4370240 <tel:(220)%20437-0240> >> Fax:(220) 4390793 <tel:(220)%20439-0793> >> Cell:(220) 9912508 <tel:(220)%20991-2508> >> Skype: pons_utd >> www.ymca.gm <http://www.ymca.gm/> >> http://jokkolabs.net/en/ <http://jokkolabs.net/en/> >> www.waigf.org <http://www.waigf.org/> >> www,insistglobal.com <http://www.itag.gm/> >> www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> >> http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753 <http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753> >> www.diplointernetgovernance.org <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com> >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/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 <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu>> >> >> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/lordmwesh%40gmail.com <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/lordmwesh%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/info%40alyhussein.com <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com> >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/joash.moitui%40gmail.… <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/joash.moitui%40gmail.…> > > 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. > > <Civil Society Statement on Internet Shutdown.docx> > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet www.moseskaranja.com

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Re: [kictanet] Gambia Shuts Down the Internet
by Ali Hussein 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Poncelet Congratulations to all in The Gambia. And to the incumbent for accepting the defeat even with the shut down he initiated. One other thing..We can actually calculate the cost of Internet Shutdowns. Last year countries lost $2.4 billion. See link:- https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/intenet-shutdowns-v-3.… *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. On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 3:20 PM, Poncelet Ileleji via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Hi Grace, > > It was 52 Hours complete shutdown starting 8"08pm on election eve on the > 30th of Nov and it was officially announced on TV that it was going to be > down no secret about it,International Lines cut off too later local SMS > weas also cut off, we came back online 12:30pm yesterday coincidentally > after the incumbent had conceded defeat to the Coalition flag bearer ending > 22 years of his rule. > > We need to promote more and more the African Declaration of Internet > rights so our leaders know it matters in the true sense of the word the > economic loss alone, we cant quantify, the joy here in the Gambia its > basically the digital natives those born after the outgoing leader came to > power 1994 that basically voted him out, > > Well enjoy the weekend, have loads to say, but will talk later on this. > > Kind Regards > > Poncelet > > On 2 December 2016 at 01:06, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Listers, >> Internet shutdowns are almost becoming a part of African elections and >> reports indicate that Gambia has taken this step ahead of elections >> tomorrow. With an added twist- calls also seem to be blocked. >> >> A few months ago we discussed the Ugandan shutdown where we went at >> length into the techniques employed, including electricity blackouts. With >> our own elections round the corner, a few questions: >> >> Is anyone concerned that Kenya may also have a shutdown come elections? >> In the (hopefully hypothetical) case that we had a shutdown, who would >> effect it? ISPs? MNOs? Kenya Power? >> And who would give the orders? The Government? The Regulator? >> >> Hoping that these are just hypothetical musings. >> >> Grace >> >> -- >> Grace L.N. Mutung'u >> Nairobi Kenya >> Skype: gracebomu >> Twitter: @Bomu >> >> <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> >> >> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/pileleji%40ymca.gm >> >> 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. >> > > > > -- > Poncelet O. Ileleji MBCS > Coordinator > The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio > MDI Road Kanifing South > P. O. Box 421 Banjul > The Gambia, West Africa > Tel: (220) 4370240 > Fax:(220) 4390793 > Cell:(220) 9912508 > Skype: pons_utd > > > > > > > *www.ymca.gm <http://www.ymca.gm>http://jokkolabs.net/en/ > <http://jokkolabs.net/en/>www.waigf.org > <http://www.waigf.org>www,insistglobal.com <http://www.itag.gm>www.npoc.org > <http://www.npoc.org>http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753 > <http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753>*www.diplointernetgovernance.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/info%40alyhussein.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >

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Fw: [governance] 3 Books to be Presented at IGF
by WANGARI KABIRU 05 Dec '16

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Pray you are well! This is the manual we need to explore on our community networks!Keen to see the application in our local context. <<<Community Connectivity. Building the Internet from Scratch. The book explores alternative models to expand connectivity in a sustainable fashion. The first part focus on community networks' governance while the second one analyses a series of case studies. Together with the Declaration on Community Connectivity, the book is the annual outcome of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity.>>> http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/index.php?q=filedepot_download/3737… Blessed day. Regards/Wangari PreambleOver four billion people may remain unconnected to the Internet, including around a billionwho do not have access to basic telephony services. Most people in rural and economically disadvantaged areas are unlikely to realise the benefits of connectivity in the near term. Rural communities and slums dwellers represent almost 60% of the worldwide population and, to date, traditional Internet access models have failed to provide coverage to such populations. While Internet access has improved in several countries, concerns about vertical integration,breach of privacy and net neutrality have become increasingly concrete. Policy and regulation have been adopted to avoid abuses but regulatory environments may be cumbersome and ineffective in fostering connectivity.To reverse these trends and reclaim the role of the commons in networks, it is necessary to create appropriate frameworks that empower communities and local entrepreneurs to solve their own connectivity challenges, thus creating new opportunities in a sustainable fashion. Bottom-up strategies that embrace non-discriminatory treatment of Internet traffic and diversity in the first square mile can truly empower individuals and communities, allowing everyone to play an active role in making connectivity affordable and easily accessible. --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". On Friday, 2 December 2016, 20:53, "LB(a)lucabelli.net" <LB(a)lucabelli.net> wrote: And here is the content of the book on Net Neutrality that was missing in the previous email (apologies :) #yiv6974423755 #yiv6974423755wmQuoteWrapper P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Dear all, (apologies for crossposting) The UN Internet Governance Forum is starting next week and CTS/FGV will be promoting 3 books that might be of your interest: - Terms of Service and Human Rights. The book has been developed in partnership with the Council of Europe. It analyses the compatibility of the terms of service of 50 of the most popular online platforms with international human rights standards. It also includes the Recommendations on Terms of Service and Human Rights, one of the IGF 2015 outcomes, developed by the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Platform Responsibility, last year. - Net Neutrality Reloaded. Zero Rating, Specialised Services, Ad Bloking and Traffic Management. The book explores the most recent net neutrality trands. 7 out of 10 chapters are dedicated to the various aspects of zero rating practices, a very prominent issue, particularly in developing counties. The book is the annual outcome of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Net Neutrality. - Community Connectivity. Building the Internet from Scratch. The book explores alternative models to expand connectivity in a sustainable fashion. The first part focus on community networks' governance while the second one analyses a series of case studies. Together with the Declaration on Community Connectivity, the book is the annual outcome of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity. Below, you can find the book contents. Free hard copies of the books will be distributed at the IGF. Here is CTS/FGV schedule, should you be interested in joining us and have your copy of the books. The Open Access versions will be released right after the IGF, under Creative Commons Licenses. I would like to thank all those who participated in the development of the books (notably those who are in this mailing list) for their great contributions. Please do not hesitate to circulate this email to any interested person. Best regards, Luca -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher, Center for Technology & Society, FGV Rio de Janeiro Chercheur Associé, Centre de Droit Public Comparé, Université Paris 2 Head of Internet Governance @ FGV internet-governance.fgv.br----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________________ Translate this email: http://translate.google.com/translate_t

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