February 2016 - KICTANet

Re: [kictanet] New Cabinet - Wish List ?
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

Listers, This is indeed good news. We have a lot of hope in Mucheru and Victor Kyalo industry veterans who have indeed worked their way through the trenches. Most importantly we hope to see the return of a multi stakeholder form of engagement in the sector which we have been yearning for in a while. I think as a sector we might need to prepare a wish list for our new leaders and most importantly commit to work with them towards achieving their mandate. The reshuffle is timely still it comes at the end of the year and will allow us to start 2016 on a new slate. Thank you Best Regards On 11/24/15, GG via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > +1 Grace. > > Sending them positive energy! And glad that the two were among the KICTANet > founders. > Rgds. > > --- Original Message --- > > From: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Sent: 24 November 2015 22:35 > To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > Cc: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] New Cabinet > > One of the issues (I think issue no.3) in the President's speech was > accessibility of leaders to wananchi. With Joe and Kyalo I think we shall > have better ears. > > Congratulations! > > May they pass the vetting. > > Regards, > On 24 Nov 2015 21:29, "Evans Ikua via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> @Ngigi you are right. But in the current dispensation, a CS is still >> expected to be a technocrat, as opposed to the days of yore when minister >> was politician. So they will both be at home in their respective >> positions. >> Especially Victor as the accounting officer with his many years in >> government. That's the right position. >> >> Evans >> On Nov 24, 2015 9:17 PM, "Waithaka Ngigi" <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> Evans, >>> >>> Joe Mucheru & Victor Kyalo are old hands in. KE ICT. Both have been >>> entrepreneurs and then at some point moved on to various ventures. So we >>> shouldn't go wrong ‎with either. >>> >>> However, what's the better fit? Mucheru at CS, Victor at PS or the other >>> way round? Victor CS, Mucheru PS? >>> >>> Waithaka Ngigi >>> >>> Alliance Technologies >>> www.at.co.ke >>> *From: *Evans Ikua via kictanet >>> *Sent: *Tuesday, November 24, 2015 8:50 PM >>> *To: *Ngigi Waithaka >>> *Reply To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> *Cc: *Evans Ikua >>> *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] New Cabinet >>> >>> Congrats Hon Joe! That's a great choice for the ICT industry. Well out >>> H.E. >>> >>> Ikua >>> On Nov 24, 2015 8:45 PM, "waudo siganga via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Congratulations to Joe Mucheru! >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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/ikua.evans%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 >> 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 >> >> 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. >> > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd:Defamatory Blog Publication by Moses Kuria & Demand For Apology
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 20 Apr '17

20 Apr '17

Dear all, the suit between Muite & Others versus Moses Kuria, which I understand is proceeding to court, should be a very interesting one to watch. Hopefully it shall give some insights on content control vs freedom of expression. See below. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ngunjiri <ngunjiri(a)kikuyusforchange.com> Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:05:07 +0300 Subject: {K4c} Defamatory Blog Publication by Moses Kuria & Demand For Apology To: KC4 <kikuyusforchange(a)googlegroups.com> This will most probably interest some of us, and help all of us be careful about what we write on our blogs. --- Ngunjiri [image: Issa & Co Advocates] Our Ref: M/058/001/L**** **** Tuesday, October 4, 2011**** **** Moses Kuria**** P. O. Box 1838-00200 ‘*Advance copy by email*’**** *NAIROBI***** **** Dear Sir,**** **** *RE: DEFAMATORY PUBLICATION ***** ------------------------------ We have been instructed by our clients, Wambugu Ngunjiri, Paul Muite, Ndung’u Wainaina, Maina Kiai and Hassan Omar.**** **** Our instructions are that you published in your widely read blog the following words of and concerning our clients.**** **** *‘I have said Ocampo has no case. All he has are fake witnesses coached by Hassan Omar, Wambugu Ngunjiri, Paul Muite, Ndungu Wainaina, Njonjo Mue and Maina Kiai.’***** **** Your insinuations are unfounded and baseless and our clients’ professional respective standings, characters and reputations have been severely tarnished by your publication.**** **** Our instructions are to demand a retraction, an apology and an admission of liability on your part for the publication of the defamatory words. This we hereby do. We shall address the issue of the damages payable to our clients upon receipt of your apology and admission.**** **** *NOTE* that if you do not publish an apology and retraction on your blog within the next *Seven (7) Days* of the receipt of this letter we shall proceed to the law for redress at your risk as to costs. **** **** Yours faithfully,**** *ISSA & COMPANY ADVOCATES***** **** **** *MANSUR M. ISSA***** **** cc. Clients**** **** *Issa & Co Advocates* <info(a)issadvocates.co.ke>**** ------------------------------ 5th Floor, City House, Wabera Street P.O. Box *24210 - 00100*, Nairobi, Kenya *ph*: *+ 254 20 340 150 · * *fx*: *+ 254 20 340 151* *em*: *info(a)issadvocates.co.ke · ***** ------------------------------ *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:* This email and any attachments may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. Access by the intended recipient is authorized. Any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting, or any information contained in this email is hereby excluded. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediatelyand do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose or store or copy the information in any medium.**** -- --- Fear makes men act even against their own interests- changing them from men of reason to blubbering fools. -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: GraceMutung'u (Bomu)

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Brazilians Locked out of WhatsApp
by Mose Karanja 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

A Brazilian judge has ordered a 48 hour WhatsApp lockdown. The order claims WhatsApp refused to cooperate with Law Enforcement agencies on data handover. The harshness of the verdict is thus seen as a retaliation to show whois boss. However, there is the Telco Lobby pushing for regulation (that word again) of VOIP (WhatsApp calls) under the claim that Brazilians are no longer using voice calls and yet they are taxed for the spectrum which WhatsApp is not being taxed for since it is not classified as a Telco. You can read more here (in Portuguese): http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2015/12/1719934-justica-determina-bloq… <http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2015/12/1719934-justica-determina-bloq…> or here in English http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/16/brazils-congress-has-shut-down-whatsapp-to… <http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/16/brazils-congress-has-shut-down-whatsapp-to…> An Uber-moment for WhatsApp. --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>

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Re: [kictanet] Wayleave storm threatens clean energy projects (add ICT Projects to that list)
by WANGARI KABIRU 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

Warm Leap Year Greetings! To back your citizens engagement thoughts. In the event you are part of the Lenten Campaigns, as we head towards Easter Celebrations, the Jumuiya groups which are prayer groups in our villages, estates have the Lenten booklet. This week 2 , the topic has been "Caring for Our Common Home" in line with Pope Francis message on the environment. Millions of Kenyan families are enlisted through this much broader campaign by the Church. What this boils down to is citizens who are more aware of their environment and relationships, the breakdown and implications for self and future. More so the responsibility now in caring for their environment. Abraham was promised land by God and this explains why land would be dear to most people by default. There are many other campaigns by other institutions including NGOs/CBOs and Government Agencies with themes of the host organisation's interests. This means even when we remove covert or even at times legit political motives, the local citizens have a strong unified voice. The capitalist mentality normally overlooks this element of citizen ownership in the name of - the project is good for the country or for the said people. Yet the affected people do not share in that picture. Some of the drivers include: 1. - Disregard for the local ways "viewed as analogue in this digital age" 2. - View that "They don't get it", "can not get it" and will slow us down 3. - Not having a share in the full information 4. - Too many information sources with different versions 5. - Lack of trust 6. - No recourse in the event things go wrong 7. - Inconsiderate compensation We have numerous successful ventures and they take a lot of time to integrate with the community and extend true benefits as partners. While the investments may be necessary, wayleave using and ICT projects would be paying a heavy price especially due to point 1 & 2. Have a blessed day. 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 Mon, 29/2/16, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: Re: [kictanet] Wayleave storm threatens clean energy projects (add ICT Projects to that list) To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu" <chemukoechk(a)gmail.com> Date: Monday, 29 February, 2016, 11:37 The main problem here is poor stakeholder engagements, and here i'm not talking about the governors and other local leaders, it's about the ordinary citizens who are not being adequately engaged in regards to the developments that occur in their land and which ultimately affect their livelihoods. If a proper stakeholder engagement is done with the citizens affected, these agencies carrying out projects may receive a deserving welcome. When huge corporations and government engage through PPP's they ought to have the affected citizens involved and should offer well structured incentives and the story may get a complete turn around whereby the citizens will be excited to have the projects done in their properties. Take the example of telecommunication masts by Safaricom et al. I have not heard anyone complain about having a mast in their compound because they properly engages and well compensated. It is possible to have peacefully executed processes as long as we stop focusing on leaders but focus more on the citizens. Rosemary Koech-KimwatuTwitter:@TechWakiliTel:+254 718181644/771632344 On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 10:44 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Dear listers This issue of Wayleaves is becoming a serious impediment to rolling out critical infrastructure in our country. Could using the Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Strategy work towards ensuring that communities and county governments become strong partners in these projects? Why are communities becoming an impediment to the very projects that may well uplift their lives? What are we missing? When Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) decided to sue some 561 Kajiado landowners last week, its executives were walking down a familiar path. Investors and government agencies working on multi-million shilling energy projects have found themselves in the eye of a wayleave storm.Residents have generally rejected compensation offers and at times resorted to civil protests that have grounded work at the sites. Read on:- http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Wayleave-storm-threatens-clean-energy-pr… Ali Hussein PrincipalHussein & Associates Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim 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. _______________________________________________ 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/chemukoechk%40gmail.c… 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. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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/wangarikabiru%40yahoo… 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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Invitation to Media Reforms Discussion
by riva＠article19.org 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Dear Colleagues, You are invited to a half-day discussion on media reforms this Thursday, 20th August from 8:30am - 12:30pm. The meeting will seek to: 1. Identify and analyse laws/policies that have been enacted in line with the Fifth Schedule of 2010 Constitution, teasing out their strengths and weaknesses in promoting Freedom of Expression and of the media 2. Identify and analyse laws/policies that have not been changed and hamper freedom of expression and of the media in Kenya 3. Examine existing institutional frameworks pointing out their strengths and weaknesses in promoting Freedom of Expression 4. Examine the impacts of non-media specific laws which effectively limit media freedom 5. Provide sound and effective policy recommendations on undertaking wholesome reforms Please find attached the concept note and confirm your availability with Tracey Ishmael (tracy(a)article19.org) or call +254727862230. Kind Regards, Riva From: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: riva(a)article19.org Cc: "Mose Karanja" <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 6:23:30 AM Subject: [kictanet] Overhauled NetNeutrality Website The Global Net Neutrality Coalition has overhauled its website . Key takeaways: 1. A generally agreed upon definition of Net Neutrality in 17 languages; 2. An interactive map that shows the status of Net Neutrality around the globe; 3. A model policy framework developed by the Dynamic Coalition on Network Neutrality for crafting legislation and regulations; 4. Resources for global advocates fighting for a free and open Internet. The FCC in the US recently created the Open Internet Rule, the EU (28 countries) is almost there with the Digital Single Market and individual countries are busy debating this major issue on the future of Internet. I know some countries in Africa are busy on this too. However, despite there being a host of African partners in the thisisnetneutrality network (including KICTANet), none but two African countries have been featured citing ‘Research Pending’. This also happens with other indices like the Freedom House’s Internet Freedom Index and Amnesty’s. This is one area research institutions in Africa can fill up. Use the website and its resources to push for an open Internet! -- Mose Karanja +254 724 162536 | @Mose_Karanja PGP: 0x1529552F _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/riva%40article19.org The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Re: [kictanet] PRESS RELEASE: ICT Authority is looking to recruit 400 interns for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme
by Wangari Kabiru 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Inspiring initiative! With the DigiKids due to come out from schools this cohorts will soon be in thousands! Blessed day. Regards/WangariOn Feb 29, 2016 09:15, Phyllis Nyambura via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > FYI > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "ICT Authority" <communications(a)ict.go.ke> > Date: Feb 29, 2016 9:03 AM > Subject: PRESS RELEASE: ICT Authority is looking to recruit 400 interns for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme > To: <pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke> > Cc: > > > Dear Phyllis > > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > ICT Authority is looking to recruit 400 interns for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme > > Nairobi, Monday, 29th February 2016: The ICT Authority has embarked on recruiting 400 ICT graduate trainees for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) as part of the government's commitment to leverage ICT to enhance citizen service delivery. This is the second intake after a directive was given by HE the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta

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Re: [kictanet] Redefine Issue; Net neutrality 'first world' problem?
by WANGARI KABIRU 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Warm Greetings and pray the week has kicked off well! This statement comes from what we may term as the "highest authority in ICT in Kenya". I have no issue with nusu internet and etc from players out there who in their wisdom are attempting to bring some taste of the internet to people - run on with it even if it would be only one website accessible. However, words have power and they reflect where we are being taken to and we are going. By now access to the internet should be declared a public good, just as there is "national disasters declaration". The other ongoing discussion on this mtandao is about toilets and mobile phone, let me borrow from it also. Some have toilets inside the house, some do not have any thus, we dig pit latrines that are out of the house. Yes, both have access to the sanitation offered by use of a toilet. Is there an implication with respect to access to comfort which we call standard of living? To make it even better, we have the innovators who've come up with Poop-bags seeking to reach the toilet-unreachable communities; after your job inside your house or bush, the contents once inside the Poop-Bag turn into fertilizer for your home shamba... Overall, there is a facility to do your job with dignity whether we call it toilet, latrine or a bag. Many ways to skin a cat. Back to the internet access of a sites and the great value placed on this growing body of knowledge - what does it take to ensure all your people can access the world of the internet from the onset? The request is for our Leaders to hold and represent a visionary trajectory. Not from a copy-cat point of view or what may at times be trial and error tactics by players (which sometimes are successful too) as they seek for their individual business interests. Have a blessed day. 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 Mon, 29/2/16, Waithaka Ngigi <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: Subject: Re: [kictanet] Redefine Issue; Net neutrality 'first world' problem? To: "Wangari Kabiru via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Cc: "Wangari Kabiru" <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> Date: Monday, 29 February, 2016, 10:27 Wangari, Good points you have... However, another way to look at it.... What was the first way most Kenyans ever accessed the Internet? WAP phones‎... WAP only worked on certain specific websites that published using WML... That was ok, since certain important sites had this functionality, but definately *not* even 20% of the Internet was accessible this way. Yet, WAP was the only option for a lot of people, who then migrated to more capable platforms as time went by. 10 yrs ago, what was the most prevalent way of transport across the country? Cars‎. Today it's the Boda Boda. Noda has revolutionized transport in most places and especially so upcountry. What if GoK had said what we need is a cheaper car; has to have four wheels, seatbelt, can carry four, would things have turned out this way? My point is, just the way we, privileged enough to have the 'full' Internet, might not understand why someone takes a half-car‎(Noda, very dangerous, exposes you to the elements all the time), then it might be also equivalently difficult for us to make the decision whether if given a choice btn the full Internet and Wikipedia only paid by Googla, that the Googla option might not end up being the most popular choice. One that will get a lot of people online 'today' and not 3-4yrs into the future once we figure out how to raise the funds required etc Thoughts??? Waithaka Ngigi Alliance Technologies www.at.co.ke From: Wangari Kabiru via kictanetSent: Monday, February 29, 2016 4:35 AMTo: Ngigi WaithakaReply To: KICTAnet ICT Policy DiscussionsCc: Wangari KabiruSubject: [kictanet] Redefine Issue; Net neutrality 'first world' problem? Happy Saturday! We've got to be a demand to ourselves and our communities to be a stand for more and not just enough or just a shot! Nairobi and Kenya is touted all over as the innovation hub. This thinking if adopted by all of us will only not keep us there or at best will keep us as a testing hub in the name of an innovative hub. Secondly, using all the experiences of the so called first world, how might we catapult our growth versus just following suite? We must be able to create our own trail, not just accept a few shots to get high on. Half a loaf theorem is really killing our people. There is evidence all over- Traditional NGO speak. What does it take to have the whole loaf and icing cake too. In other words the highest potential experience from the onset. While we credit efforts by different players to meet community challenges such as nusu internet, the big brother herein Government must own the bigger vision and responsibility. For all it is worth, we are in dire need of all the exposed brains to not be satisfied with just enough even in this evolving ICTs field. Blessed day. Regard/Wangari On Feb 26, 2016 21:43, Liz Orembo via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Interesting read. http://mgafrica.com/article/2016-02-24-africa-internet-access-more-importan… -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Craze over mobile phone must be one Kenyan ‘peculiar habit’
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Listers, interesting view from someone who is not typically in these streets: What this success story does not explain, however, is why Kenyans are willing to invest in a mobile phone but not in other services, such as sanitation. Why has mobile phone connectivity gained more importance than toilets? A recent survey by Afrobarometer shows that while 98 per cent of Kenyans have access to a mobile phone, less than 20 per cent have access to proper toilets. http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/Craze-over-mobile-phone-must-be-one-Ke… -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Wayleave storm threatens clean energy projects (add ICT Projects to that list)
by Ali Hussein 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Dear listers This issue of Wayleaves is becoming a serious impediment to rolling out critical infrastructure in our country. Could using the Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Strategy work towards ensuring that communities and county governments become strong partners in these projects? Why are communities becoming an impediment to the very projects that may well uplift their lives? What are we missing? When Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) decided to sue some 561 Kajiado landowners last week, its executives were walking down a familiar path. Investors and government agencies working on multi-million shilling energy projects have found themselves in the eye of a wayleave storm. Residents have generally rejected compensation offers and at times resorted to civil protests that have grounded work at the sites. Read on:- http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Wayleave-storm-threatens-clean-energy-pr… *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> 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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Redefine Issue; Net neutrality 'first world' problem?
by Wangari Kabiru 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Happy Saturday! We've got to be a demand to ourselves and our communities to be a stand for more and not just enough or just a shot! Nairobi and Kenya is touted all over as the innovation hub. This thinking if adopted by all of us will only not keep us there or at best will keep us as a testing hub in the name of an innovative hub. Secondly, using all the experiences of the so called first world, how might we catapult our growth versus just following suite? We must be able to create our own trail, not just accept a few shots to get high on. Half a loaf theorem is really killing our people. There is evidence all over- Traditional NGO speak. What does it take to have the whole loaf and icing cake too. In other words the highest potential experience from the onset. While we credit efforts by different players to meet community challenges such as nusu internet, the big brother herein Government must own the bigger vision and responsibility. For all it is worth, we are in dire need of all the exposed brains to not be satisfied with just enough even in this evolving ICTs field. Blessed day. Regard/Wangari On Feb 26, 2016 21:43, Liz Orembo via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Interesting read. > > http://mgafrica.com/article/2016-02-24-africa-internet-access-more-importan… > > -- > > Best regards. > Liz. > > PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Net neutrality 'first world' problem?
by Nanjira Sambuli 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Here's a good read:Regulatory Perspectives on Net Neutrality. Touches on zero rating as well: http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/regulatory-perspectives-on-ne… Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone. > On 29 Feb 2016, at 07:49, 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: (Barrack Otieno) > 2. Redefine Issue; Net neutrality 'first world' problem? > (Wangari Kabiru) > 3. Re: Redefine Issue; Net neutrality 'first world' problem? > (Baiju Shah) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2016 23:26:37 +0300 > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: Baiju Shah <baiju(a)telemedia.co.ke>, Nanjira Sambuli > <nanjira(a)ihub.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Net neutrality 'first world' problem? > Message-ID: > <CAKX6dsGmUH1bsn43QoFUU2f2DFhchb2y+VfR=_qvuN=BRX6tJw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Colleagues, > > I think we are all right depending on which angle you understand the > issue of net neutrality. My only problem is that the local > conversation has largely been driven by assumption. I was once told > that assumption is the lowest form of knowledge (not sure if this is > correct). I think we need a factual conversation around Net > Neutrality, as we wait for Nanjira's study it might be usefull if > anyone can share Studies that were conducted in other region and > policy interventions that leveled the playing ground in terms of > Service Provider, Government and End User (Consumer) expectations. > > Thank you > > Best Regards > >> On 2/27/16, Baiju Shah via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> My view is simply do we all even understand what we are discussing here? My >> firm belief here is that we do not even understand what our local market >> requirements are and therefore the debate. >> All have to recognise there is s cost of running the network properly and >> this cost will be shared by the players who use this network yo provide >> services to the various provider. >> >> There needs to be an informed discussion.. >> >>> On 27 Feb 2016, at 19:47, Waithaka Ngigi via kictanet >>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> I often wonder... >>> >>> Would we make the choices we are making about Net Neutrality if we had >>> never used the Internet before? >>> >>> Aren't we making these choices from the PoV of the privileged few? in >>> Africa who have constant access to the Net to a point where we taking it >>> for granted? >>> >>> ?Is it not similiar to say someone contributing maize to a hungry family >>> in Kenya and then someone insisting that unless it's a full balanced diet, >>> there can be no contribution. >>> >>> Or is the issue the contributors? The fact that they are commercial firms. >>> >>> >>> We have had Wikipedia free on Airtel for awhile, yet nothing much about >>> Net Neutrality has been said.... >>> >>> This thing is quite a mind twister... >>> >>> Waithaka Ngigi >>> >>> Alliance Technologies >>> www.at.co.ke >>> From: Ali Hussein via kictanet >>> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2016 12:19 PM >>> To: Ngigi Waithaka >>> Reply To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> Cc: Ali Hussein; Nanjira Sambuli; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Net neutrality 'first world' problem? >>> >>> Good analogy Kivuva. >>> >>> Ali Hussein >>> Tel: +254 713 601113 >>> >>>> On Feb 27, 2016 11:59 AM, "Mwendwa Kivuva" <lordmwesh(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Let us debate on the notion of "bread" ? alone. >>>> >>>> We all know lack of a balanced diet brings kwashiorkor. And it brings >>>> stunted growth too. Forget zika virus, normal children in Africa get >>>> smaller brains because of the stunted growth. >>>> >>>> Take that analogy and compare it to the malnutritioned internet being >>>> paraded around. Out children too will develop intellectual Kwashiorkor >>>> >>>>> On Feb 27, 2016 10:17 AM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" >>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> Ebele >>>>> >>>>> It has to do with the issue of Third Party Liability. >>>>> >>>>> Ali Hussein >>>>> Tel: +254 713 601113 >>>>> >>>>>> On Feb 27, 2016 10:01 AM, "Ebele Okobi" <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> wrote: >>>>>> I'm curious-what does the KFCB demand that Google censor content have >>>>>> to do with net neutrality? >>>>>> >>>>>> Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa >>>>>> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 >>>>>> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG >>>>>> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Feb 27, 2016, at 5:32 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet >>>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Nanjira >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The CS is definitely entitled to his opinion. Like all of us. My >>>>>>> concern is of course that his opinion can be construed to be >>>>>>> Government Policy. And Net Neutrality cannot be distilled in such a >>>>>>> simplistic way. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I think it's high time this country and the rest of Africa have a deep >>>>>>> conversation about what Net Neutrality means for us. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Take for example the issue of KFCB the other day when the CEO >>>>>>> announced that they have asked Google to take down the 'offending' >>>>>>> video of same sex marriage/love endorsement. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I was astounded that the whole discussion degenerated to the issue of >>>>>>> homosexuality!! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My questions and concerns were quite clear and they alluded to our >>>>>>> total lack of policy regarding Net Neutrality. And address in an ICT >>>>>>> Forum. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> KFCB used the right tools to ask for the video take down. The same >>>>>>> tools have been used by other governments. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> With all due respect to the CS but I think he needs to be careful not >>>>>>> to simplify this important matter. Let's discuss it fully and come up >>>>>>> with our own Net Neutrality version. This definitely doesn't include >>>>>>> abdicating our responsibilities as a country to global internet >>>>>>> companies. This will be a recipe for disaster. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ali Hussein >>>>>>> Principal >>>>>>> Hussein & Associates >>>>>>> +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 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-Gy?rgyi >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 27 Feb 2016, at 8:08 AM, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet >>>>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This is at least the second piece citing the CS' point of view. >>>>>>>> It might be in order to write a letter to him explaining why it is >>>>>>>> not a first world problem. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>> Nanjira. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 27 Feb 2016, at 07:44, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Net neutrality 'first world' problem? (Ali Hussein) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> 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. >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>>>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 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 >>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… >>>>> >>>>> 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 >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/baiju%40telemedia.co.… >>> >>> 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. > > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254733206359 > Skype: barrack.otieno > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2016 12:06:14 +0300 > From: Wangari Kabiru <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> > To: Liz <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Redefine Issue; Net neutrality 'first world' > problem? > Message-ID: <cyx1llxryhaf5a19tl8q7tqy.1456563200249(a)email.android.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Happy Saturday! > > We've got to be a demand to ourselves and our communities to be a stand for more and not just enough or just a shot! > > Nairobi and Kenya is touted all over as the innovation hub. This thinking if adopted by all of us will only not keep us there or at best will keep us as a testing hub in the name of an innovative hub. > > Secondly, using all the experiences of the so called first world, how might we catapult our growth versus just following suite? We must be able to create our own trail, not just accept a few shots to get high on. > > Half a loaf theorem is really killing our people. There is evidence all over- Traditional NGO speak. What does it take to have the whole loaf and icing cake too. In other words the highest potential experience from the onset. > > While we credit efforts by different players to meet community challenges such as nusu internet, the big brother herein Government must own the bigger vision and responsibility. > > For all it is worth, we are in dire need of all the exposed brains to not be satisfied with just enough even in this evolving ICTs field. > > Blessed day. > > Regard/Wangari On Feb 26, 2016 21:43, Liz Orembo via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Interesting read. >> >> http://mgafrica.com/article/2016-02-24-africa-internet-access-more-importan… >> >> -- >> >> Best regards. >> Liz. >> >> PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF >

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PRESS RELEASE: ICT Authority is looking to recruit 400 interns for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme
by Phyllis Nyambura 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "ICT Authority" <communications(a)ict.go.ke> Date: Feb 29, 2016 9:03 AM Subject: PRESS RELEASE: ICT Authority is looking to recruit 400 interns for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme To: <pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke> Cc: Dear Phyllis * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ICT Authority is looking to recruit 400 interns for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme * *Nairobi, Monday, 29th February 2016*: The ICT Authority has embarked on recruiting 400 ICT graduate trainees for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) as part of the government's commitment to leverage ICT to enhance citizen service delivery. This is the second intake after a directive was given by HE the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta on 10th February 2015, to increase the intake of trainees from the current 100 recruited in its inaugural programme to 400 annually beginning 2016. Last year, the programme saw 100 interns go through training and placement in various private and public sector organizations. They are awaiting graduation with some having already got employment. PDTP is a private sector and government collaborative initiative that aims to train recent ICT graduates with a view to improving ICT management in government as a means of enhancing service delivery to *mwananchi. * PDTP targets ICT graduates who must be Kenyan citizens, and have graduated from recognized ICT programmes in the last two years and attained First or Upper Second Class Honours (or the equivalent). The yearlong PDTP training is a mix of public and private sector attachments, intense specialized training, and certification. In addition, trainees work with seasoned mentors for career guidance and are challenged to innovate with a view to enhancing public ICT services. Successful PDTP trainees graduate with a merit certificate and may get preference in joining the public sector in ICT-related positions. PDTP offers great opportunities for individuals committed to public service and dedicated to continuous improvement in the service of the Kenyan *mwananchi. * The Presidential Digital Talent Programme is in line with the country's Vision 2030, the Jubilee Manifesto and the National ICT Master Plan developed by the ICT Authority. All applications will be done online at www.digitalent.go.ke <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NK8yX-je-Ylmw2kzZ99IMDLoQkcJ3_gJqmNUlQBvdz7j…>. The application process will run for 14 days starting Sunday, February 28, 2016. The deadline for application is 14th March 2016. For further enquiries contact: *Phyllis Nyambura* on *pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke* For more information, visit www.digitalent.go.ke <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NK8yX-je-Ylmw2kzZ99IMDLoQkcJ3_gJqmNUlQBvdz7j…> *ENDS* Sincerely, Communications Department ICT Authority. Forward this email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=s7ex7gdab&m=1102964298642&ea=…> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001mFz_c9JBoXlpZNlJITPO0w%3D%3…> This email was sent to pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke by communications(a)ict.go.ke | Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001mFz_c9JBoXlpZNlJITPO0w%3D%3…> | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001mFz_c9JBoXlpZNlJITPO0w%3D%3…>™ | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> . <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=PM_B2BC> ICT Authority | Telposta Towers, 12th Floor | Kenyatta Ave | P.O. Box 27150-00100 | Nairobi | Kenya -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2211960 www.icta.go.ke

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Re: [kictanet] Net neutrality 'first world' problem?
by Ali Hussein 28 Feb '16

28 Feb '16

Good analogy Kivuva. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 On Feb 27, 2016 11:59 AM, "Mwendwa Kivuva" <lordmwesh(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Let us debate on the notion of "bread" 🍞 alone. > > We all know lack of a balanced diet brings kwashiorkor. And it brings > stunted growth too. Forget zika virus, normal children in Africa get > smaller brains because of the stunted growth. > > Take that analogy and compare it to the malnutritioned internet being > paraded around. Out children too will develop intellectual Kwashiorkor > On Feb 27, 2016 10:17 AM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Ebele >> >> It has to do with the issue of Third Party Liability. >> >> Ali Hussein >> Tel: +254 713 601113 >> On Feb 27, 2016 10:01 AM, "Ebele Okobi" <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> wrote: >> >>> I'm curious-what does the KFCB demand that Google censor content have to >>> do with net neutrality? >>> >>> Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa >>> >>> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> >>> >>> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG >>> >>> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com >>> >>> [image: 6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] >>> >>> On Feb 27, 2016, at 5:32 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Nanjira >>> >>> The CS is definitely entitled to his opinion. Like all of us. My concern >>> is of course that his opinion can be construed to be Government Policy. And >>> Net Neutrality cannot be distilled in such a simplistic way. >>> >>> I think it's high time this country and the rest of Africa have a deep >>> conversation about what Net Neutrality means for us. >>> >>> Take for example the issue of KFCB the other day when the CEO announced >>> that they have asked Google to take down the 'offending' video of same sex >>> marriage/love endorsement. >>> >>> I was astounded that the whole discussion degenerated to the issue of >>> homosexuality!! >>> >>> My questions and concerns were quite clear and they alluded to our total >>> lack of policy regarding Net Neutrality. And address in an ICT Forum. >>> >>> KFCB used the right tools to ask for the video take down. The same tools >>> have been used by other governments. >>> >>> With all due respect to the CS but I think he needs to be careful not to >>> simplify this important matter. Let's discuss it fully and come up with our >>> own Net Neutrality version. This definitely doesn't include abdicating our >>> responsibilities as a country to global internet companies. This will be a >>> recipe for disaster. >>> >>> *Ali Hussein* >>> *Principal* >>> *Hussein & Associates* >>> +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 >>> >>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>> >>> Skype: abu-jomo >>> >>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ke.linkedin.com_in_alih…> >>> >>> >>> "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 27 Feb 2016, at 8:08 AM, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> This is at least the second piece citing the CS' point of view. >>> It might be in order to write a letter to him explaining why it is not a >>> first world problem. >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> Nanjira. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone. >>> >>> On 27 Feb 2016, at 07:44, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: >>> >>> >>> Net neutrality 'first world' problem? (Ali Hussein) >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… >>> >>> 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 >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… >> >> 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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Re: [kictanet] Net neutrality 'first world' problem?
by mutua.ezekiel 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

I love this analogy too, Kivuva. INTELECTUAL Kwashiorkor! Ezekiel Mutua, MBS Chief Executive Officer Kenya Film Classification Board NAIROBI Email : mutua.ezekiel(a)yahoo.com / emutua(a)kfcb.co.ke Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:Good analogy Kivuva. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 On Feb 27, 2016 11:59 AM, "Mwendwa Kivuva" <lordmwesh(a)gmail.com> wrote: Let us debate on the notion of "bread" 🍞 alone. We all know lack of a balanced diet brings kwashiorkor. And it brings stunted growth too. Forget zika virus, normal children in Africa get smaller brains because of the stunted growth. Take that analogy and compare it to the malnutritioned internet being paraded around. Out children too will develop intellectual Kwashiorkor On Feb 27, 2016 10:17 AM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Ebele It has to do with the issue of Third Party Liability. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 On Feb 27, 2016 10:01 AM, "Ebele Okobi" <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> wrote: I'm curious-what does the KFCB demand that Google censor content have to do with net neutrality? Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com On Feb 27, 2016, at 5:32 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Nanjira The CS is definitely entitled to his opinion. Like all of us. My concern is of course that his opinion can be construed to be Government Policy. And Net Neutrality cannot be distilled in such a simplistic way. I think it's high time this country and the rest of Africa have a deep conversation about what Net Neutrality means for us. Take for example the issue of KFCB the other day when the CEO announced that they have asked Google to take down the 'offending' video of same sex marriage/love endorsement. I was astounded that the whole discussion degenerated to the issue of homosexuality!! My questions and concerns were quite clear and they alluded to our total lack of policy regarding Net Neutrality. And address in an ICT Forum. KFCB used the right tools to ask for the video take down. The same tools have been used by other governments. With all due respect to the CS but I think he needs to be careful not to simplify this important matter. Let's discuss it fully and come up with our own Net Neutrality version. This definitely doesn't include abdicating our responsibilities as a country to global internet companies. This will be a recipe for disaster. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 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 On 27 Feb 2016, at 8:08 AM, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: This is at least the second piece citing the CS' point of view. It might be in order to write a letter to him explaining why it is not a first world problem. Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone. On 27 Feb 2016, at 07:44, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: Net neutrality 'first world' problem? (Ali Hussein) _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… Unsubscribe or change your options at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… 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 https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… 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. 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Net neutrality 'first world' problem?
by Nanjira Sambuli 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

This is at least the second piece citing the CS' point of view. It might be in order to write a letter to him explaining why it is not a first world problem. Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone. > On 27 Feb 2016, at 07:44, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Net neutrality 'first world' problem? (Ali Hussein)

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 105, Issue 103
by Nanjira Sambuli 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

Paul, your statement seems to frame the pro-Net Neutrality advocacy as an "externally well funded" thing. Why is that? Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone. > On 27 Feb 2016, at 10:08, 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: Net neutrality 'first world' problem? (Mwendwa Kivuva) > 2. Re: Net neutrality 'first world' problem? (Paul Roy) > 3. Re: Net neutrality 'first world' problem? (Ebele Okobi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2016 09:57:28 +0300 > From: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Net neutrality 'first world' problem? > Message-ID: > <CAEhPqwqNYPVfqOAVrdaiV_XoC1mwsLthCVaUvW_=U-ysGaKnAg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Dr. Waudo, > > "I attack ideas, I don't attack people - and some very good people > have some very bad ideas" - Antonin Scalia > > > Allowing people to break the Internet is the slippery road. Allowing > others to break the Internet for the developing world is like saying; > "we should use second hand, we are second rate citizens, for us > anything goes. We can take anything. Hell we are poor, we are beggars. > Please give us crumbs". > > When will developing countries start asserting themselves? You know > what, countries that believe in the best for themselves in the end > becomes outliers. These are the little differences that after a long > while separates the masters from the slaves. > > Imagine two digital natives, one born in North America with access to > the Internet, and the second born in Africa with access to just a few > services of the Internet. After 20 years, they meet in the corporate > scenes. How will they compete? This was illustrated very clearly > thousands of years ago by Plato in the "Allegory of the cave". > > The narrative should be " We deserve the best, we are rich both in > spirit and ideologies, we will go for the best, we deserve the best". > After that we find solutions to getting what we deserve. Let us not > settle for less. Remember, as Voltaire said, no problem can withstand > the assault of sustained thinking > > The argument that a little few websites are better than non is a non > starter. > > > Sincerely > >> On 27/02/2016, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> Liz >> >> Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately I think that notion is too simplistic. Net >> Neutrality is not only a first world problem. And comparing it with bread >> and other foods is basically missing the point. >> >> Let's address it from an infrastructure point of view. Firstly the Internet >> is now so critical that this Balkanization that is happening is >> discriminatory. The likes of the Internet Giants who dole out a walled >> garden form of Internet access have zero motive for the good of the African >> people - they are after eyeballs. Plain and simple. Eyeballs mean money. >> >> Secondly, the government has a responsibility to make the Internet >> affordable, and to make access free in marginalized areas and communities. >> That's why we have the Universal Access Fund. >> >> Thirdly, to say that Net Neutrality is a first world problem is to rubbish >> all the startups that are struggling to build content in Africa. They surely >> don't have the muscle of Google or Facebook to dole out 'Free Access'. And >> if we allow this to happen they will have a snowball in hell getting their >> content read. >> >> Our CS is quoted as saying:- >> >> It?s like saying someone has no food, but if someone brings them bread we >> are not going to allow them to have the bread because they must have a >> balanced diet,? he said. ?I don?t think that works for me.? >> >> I'll compare this statement with access to roads. So if we don't have access >> to roads we should accept potholed ones? Granted we may not have a choice >> but to use the potholed ones (as is the case). However it sure doesn't make >> it right! Someone is dropping the ball and they must be made accountable. >> >> One thing I'll concede is that Net Neutrality as defined by the first world >> is just not workable here. That's why we must define Net Neutrality from an >> African perspective. >> >> A National Forum is long overdue. >> >> Ali Hussein >> Principal >> Hussein & Associates >> +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 >> >> 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-Gy?rgyi >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On 26 Feb 2016, at 9:43 PM, Liz Orembo via kictanet >>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Interesting read. >>> >>> http://mgafrica.com/article/2016-02-24-africa-internet-access-more-importan… >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Best regards. >>> Liz. >>> >>> PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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. > > > -- > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > twitter.com/lordmwesh > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2016 10:01:11 +0300 > From: Paul Roy <roykoikai(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Net neutrality 'first world' problem? > Message-ID: > <CA+AXev7jnLzqGeoDg5WoM08_pCk7iQvZpP+GEKWEApO9gqH-1A(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I think you jumped the gun here Ali. The CS's point is that we have a long > way to go in expanding internet access for now that we should not be > worried about net neutrality kind of discussions. > > This doesn't mean that lobbyist and special interest groups that are > externally well funded should not express their ideas and opinions in > public forums, but to also acknowledge the effort the government is doing. > > Back to your analogy of roads, If you have no roads you would not insist on > having a tarmac road as the only form of acceptable road. An all weathered > road will be better than no road at all. Of course you can always ask for > it's upgrade. > > On public forum discussion - i totally agree on the need to have one > soonest. > > > > On Sat, Feb 27, 2016 at 7:38 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Liz >> >> Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately I think that notion is too simplistic. >> Net Neutrality is not only a first world problem. And comparing it with >> bread and other foods is basically missing the point. >> >> Let's address it from an infrastructure point of view. Firstly the >> Internet is now so critical that this Balkanization that is happening is >> discriminatory. The likes of the Internet Giants who dole out a walled >> garden form of Internet access have zero motive for the good of the African >> people - they are after eyeballs. Plain and simple. Eyeballs mean money. >> >> Secondly, the government has a responsibility to make the Internet >> affordable, and to make access free in marginalized areas and communities. >> That's why we have the Universal Access Fund. >> >> Thirdly, to say that Net Neutrality is a first world problem is to rubbish >> all the startups that are struggling to build content in Africa. They >> surely don't have the muscle of Google or Facebook to dole out 'Free >> Access'. And if we allow this to happen they will have a snowball in hell >> getting their content read. >> >> Our CS is quoted as saying:- >> >> It?s like saying someone has no food, but if someone brings them bread we >> are not going to allow them to have the bread because they must have a >> balanced diet,? he said. ?I don?t think that works for me.? >> >> I'll compare this statement with access to roads. So if we don't have >> access to roads we should accept potholed ones? Granted we may not have a >> choice but to use the potholed ones (as is the case). However it sure >> doesn't make it right! Someone is dropping the ball and they must be made >> accountable. >> >> One thing I'll concede is that Net Neutrality as defined by the first >> world is just not workable here. That's why we must define Net Neutrality >> from an African perspective. >> >> A National Forum is long overdue. >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> *Principal* >> *Hussein & Associates* >> +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 >> >> 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-Gy?rgyi >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On 26 Feb 2016, at 9:43 PM, Liz Orembo via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Interesting read. >> >> >> http://mgafrica.com/article/2016-02-24-africa-internet-access-more-importan… >> >> -- >> >> Best regards. >> Liz. >> >> PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/roykoikai%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. > > > > -- > "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of > luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." > > Roy. >

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Net neutrality 'first world' problem?
by Liz Orembo 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

Interesting read. http://mgafrica.com/article/2016-02-24-africa-internet-access-more-importan… -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Re: [kictanet] Net neutrality 'first world' problem?
by mutua.ezekiel 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

Thank you Husein for this. You have captured the issue of the "Same sex" video very well. I think this debate goes to show the urgent need for the forum we discussed on Net Neutrality. I believe this forum is creating the necessary conversations on the issue but we now need to escalate it to a stakeholder forum and come up with a report that can inform policy change. I am so proud of kicktanet and the robust, diverse and informed ideas presented here. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS Chief Executive Officer Kenya Film Classification Board NAIROBI Email : mutua.ezekiel(a)yahoo.com / emutua(a)kfcb.co.ke Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:Nanjira The CS is definitely entitled to his opinion. Like all of us. My concern is of course that his opinion can be construed to be Government Policy. And Net Neutrality cannot be distilled in such a simplistic way. I think it's high time this country and the rest of Africa have a deep conversation about what Net Neutrality means for us. Take for example the issue of KFCB the other day when the CEO announced that they have asked Google to take down the 'offending' video of same sex marriage/love endorsement. I was astounded that the whole discussion degenerated to the issue of homosexuality!! My questions and concerns were quite clear and they alluded to our total lack of policy regarding Net Neutrality. And address in an ICT Forum. KFCB used the right tools to ask for the video take down. The same tools have been used by other governments. With all due respect to the CS but I think he needs to be careful not to simplify this important matter. Let's discuss it fully and come up with our own Net Neutrality version. This definitely doesn't include abdicating our responsibilities as a country to global internet companies. This will be a recipe for disaster. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 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 On 27 Feb 2016, at 8:08 AM, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: This is at least the second piece citing the CS' point of view. It might be in order to write a letter to him explaining why it is not a first world problem. Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone. On 27 Feb 2016, at 07:44, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: Net neutrality 'first world' problem? (Ali Hussein) _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [kictanet] Of Data Security, Terrorism, National Security, and Marketing
by Mark Kipyegon 26 Feb '16

26 Feb '16

It is important to remember that Apple have indeed provided assistance in this particular case. The point of contention is that the security and privacy of every legitimate Apple user would be compromised if they were to comply with the court order. On 26/02/2016 20:50, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:38:14 -0500 > From: Lawrence Njogu <lnjogu(a)hotmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Of Data Security, Terrorism, National Security > and Marketing > Message-ID: <SNT151-W6131875ADC13D8FA554174DAA70(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > While the iPhone was expressly designed to prevent the sort > of thing the government is asking for, Apple has a moral obligation to help. > However, there is no real limitation if > the federal government, through a judge's order, can ask Apple (or other vendor > in the future) to redesign their own products to meet the demand. So, from > Apple's point of view, they do not want to set precedence to a ruling that has far > reaching implications, not just in information technology, but also in other > fields...i.e in medicine. This is a very complicated issue!!

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Re: [kictanet] Of Data Security, Terrorism, National Security and Marketing
by Mark Kipyegon 26 Feb '16

26 Feb '16

It might be worth noting that recent history shows law enforcement agencies abuse their power to access such controlled information. Edward Snowden (@Snowden) Tweeted at 7:50 a.m. - 17 Feb 2016 : The @FBI is creating a world where citizens rely on #Apple to defend their rights, rather than the other way around. (https://twitter.com/Snowden/status/699984388067557376?s=17) -- keybase.io/kipyegonmark On 21 Feb 2016, at 21:33, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > However, I think the security agencies should have access to targeted information as investigations lead them - with the oversight of legislature and judiciary. The problem is how to ensure this is not misused to collect any information they think they need about a society. Self censorship, fear and basically ?guilty by default? will be the order of the day and you really don?t want to go down that road. > >

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Digital Spaces and Civil Society: Harnessing the power of the internet to build communities, foster trust, create transparency and drive fundraising success. #NGOdigitalspaces
by Alice Munyua 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Dear all, This event might be of interest https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ngodigitalspaces-digital-spaces-and-civil-soci… Best regards Alice

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Films board gives Google a week to take down gay song video - Corporate News
by Ali Hussein 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Listers This may be of interest. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-… <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…> index.html <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…> It has become increasingly important for we as a nation to define our parameters when it comes to content. 1. Should we allow content online that we wouldn't even think about showing in our sitting rooms and public places? 2. Should the government be the morality cop when we as parents fail to do our duty? 3. Where does third party liability start and stop? There are precedents here by the way where Google has actually taken down graphic Al-Shabaab videos and the US Government ordering Google to take down the video - Innocence of Muslims. I suspect there's no easy answer to these pressing issues. Net Neutrality is becoming an issue that needs our attention - and quickly. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113

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The role of KFCB
by Josh Kinoti 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Hi Listers, It appears that KFCB is struggling to remain relevant in an ever changing environment. Has the Board considered getting into partnerships that will advance the cause for a 'family friendly Internet'? That would include but not limited to use of filters, proactive training on the use of Internet at home. While at it, they could commission the development of a Kenyan Internet filtering tool. IMO, the Board can still advance the cause the believe in using available technologies. Josh

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Fwd: Mark your calendar! Twitter chat with Nikhil Raghavan (tech entrepreneur) 29.02 11AM PST
by Mentor Ida 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

See you there good people! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Technology Entrepreneurship Part 2" < noreply-venture2-2016-1(a)novoed.com> Date: 25 Feb 2016 03:51 Subject: Mark your calendar! Twitter chat with Nikhil Raghavan (tech entrepreneur) 29.02 11AM PST To: <idanganga(a)gmail.com> Cc: [image: Stanford University] <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/www.stanford.edu?p=eyJzIjoiZm9…> [image: https://novoed.com/embeddings/116253] Hey, TE nation :) We are pleased to announce that we will have a Twitter chat with Nikhil Raghavan <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/twitter.com?p=eyJzIjoiWTRGZlJU…>. He is the co-founder at Blackbird Technologies <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/blackbird.am?p=eyJzIjoiMjJpLVV…>. He was previously at Google, Yahoo and Oracle. He holds multiple patents in search and artificial intelligence. - Date is 29.02 at 11am PST (San Francisco time). Please verify the corresponding schedule for your time zone <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/www.timeanddate.com?p=eyJzIjoi…> . - We will use the hashtag #StanfordTEChat. Use platforms like Tweetchat <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/tweetchat.com?p=eyJzIjoiVVl3WU…> or Twchat <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/twchat.com?p=eyJzIjoiblI5ZFlKY…> for a better experience, or simply Twitter/Tweetdeck. - Please prepare short questions on: 1) Economic Characteristics of business and how to apply them to founding or building startups. Here is a recent example <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/medium.com?p=eyJzIjoiNzYya0hUV…> . 2) Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence technology startups 3) General venture capital / startup questions 4) On Nikhil's journey (you can check his LinkedIn profile <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/www.linkedin.com?p=eyJzIjoiOUV…> ) It's our second Twitter chat, the first one with Ashmeet Sidana was a real success thanks to the sheer number of participants, and the quality of the questions. We hope it will be as good or even better. Please spread the word, everyone can join! :) The TE Crew (Chuck, Spike & Yoni) To stop receiving email notifications like this one, visit your account <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/novoed.com?p=eyJzIjoiWXI0aEZYZ…> to manage your email settings. [image: Facebook] <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/www.facebook.com?p=eyJzIjoicUo…> [image: Twitter] <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/twitter.com?p=eyJzIjoiVi1fdm9I…> [image: Google+] <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/plus.google.com?p=eyJzIjoic0tz…> [image: LinkedIn] <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/www.linkedin.com?p=eyJzIjoiTTF…> © 2016 NovoEd, Inc. | NovoEd.com <http://track.novoed.com/track/click/30004666/www.novoed.com?p=eyJzIjoicHVnM…>

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On homosexuality and Information Controls: Laws and Culture
by Mose Karanja 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Hello listers, The Internet has been a great platform for sexual minorities and those who work to defend their rights for organization, support groups and as safe haven from hostile offline environments. The video clip in question was uploaded, not sold on the streets of Nairobi, in part because the Internet is a safer platform for the LGBTQ community. My thinking on this is not even a question of legality but rather about the cultural expectations we have in our country on this topic. If tomorrow the LGBTQ community successfully lodged a constitutional case on the illegality of the clauses incriminating their very identity, the people they live with in their neighbourhoods, schools, churches and mosques would not accept them overnight. It will take time and immense effort to build a critical mass who take our brothers and sisters who are sexual minorities as human beings. As human rights defenders, out role should then be to keep the Internet as that safe haven for the LGBTQ. Moses. > On Feb 24, 2016, at 12:23 PM, 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: Films board gives Google a week to take down gay song > video - Corporate News (Mildred Achoch) > 2. Re: Films board gives Google a week to take down gay song > video - Corporate News (simiyu mse) > > From: Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Films board gives Google a week to take down gay song video - Corporate News > Date: February 24, 2016 at 11:59:52 AM EAT > To: simiyu mse <kensimiyu(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > > Hi Ken, > > Let me ask some questions in an attempt to answer your question (and at the risk of opening a can of worms) > > 1. Note: I don't know the details of the laws regarding homosexuality in Kenya. My question is: in Kenya, is it illegal to practice homosexuality or is it illegal to BE a homosexual? > > 2. Related to the above question, as an artist/creative/content producer whose role in society is to hold up a mirror using my art, is it illegal to portray what is already happening in society? Crime is illegal yet Nairobi Halflife was not banned. :-) > > It goes back to the muddy issue of morality. It seems in Kenya, some crimes are deemed more hazardous than others and these skewed views trickle down to censorship parameters. > > The issue of obeying the laws of the land is also muddy, especially in this age of globalization. Is my online TV channel, which is available only on the Internet, hosted by a foreign country and with majority of viewers being non-Kenyans, subject to the laws of Kenya (only)? > > Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! > http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com <http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com/> > > > On Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 9:31 AM, simiyu mse <kensimiyu(a)gmail.com <mailto:kensimiyu@gmail.com>> wrote: > Hello Mildred. > > Excellent points and just as you said, if you support the infringement of one's right then its only a matter of time before the axe is trained on yours. > > However, there is the element of promoting something that is illegal. Homosexuality is currently illegal in the country. The morality angle may be abit vague based on it's subjective nature but in terms of legality it is as clear as night and day. > > Whats your take on the matter being an online media stakeholder? > > Kind regards. > > ./ken > > The major problem is that there is no clear line as to what "morality" is. Each individual, each government has their take on what is moral. So who's right is it to say what is right and what is wrong? I do my best to support the freedom of even those whose opinions I do not agree with. Because when someone else's freedom is infringed upon then it's just a matter of time before my freedom is also infringed upon. > > My very personal and biased answers to the questions asked: > > 1. Should we allow content online that we wouldn't even think about showing in our sitting rooms and public places? > > In one word: yes. On the internet, the individual has more freedom to "switch off" what they don't want to view. Plus there are ways in which content providers can place restrictions so that minors etc cannot have access to controversial content. This is very personal to me because I currently have an online TV channel that shows content (rock music videos) that would normally not be shown on Kenyan TV. > > 2. Should the government be the morality cop when we as parents fail to do our duty? > > In one word: no. The answer to this question is in the question :-) Parents/Caregivers need to do their duty. > > 3. Where does third party liability start and stop? There are precedents here by the way where Google has actually taken down graphic Al-Shabaab videos and the US Government ordering Google to take down the video - Innocence of Muslims. > > I have never watched nor plan to ever watch graphic Al-Shabaab videos but I still don't think they should have been taken down. Censorship is censorship. Today it will be graphic Al-Shabaab videos, tomorrow it will be "graphic" rock 'n' roll videos. Even graphic videos have a story to tell, a lesson to teach, a warning to give. > > Just my two cents :-) > > Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! > http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com <http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com/> > > > On Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 9:00 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: > Listers > > This may be of interest. > > http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-… <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…>index.html <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…> > It has become increasingly important for we as a nation to define our parameters when it comes to content. > > 1. Should we allow content online that we wouldn't even think about showing in our sitting rooms and public places? > > 2. Should the government be the morality cop when we as parents fail to do our duty? > > 3. Where does third party liability start and stop? There are precedents here by the way where Google has actually taken down graphic Al-Shabaab videos and the US Government ordering Google to take down the video - Innocence of Muslims. > > I suspect there's no easy answer to these pressing issues. > > Net Neutrality is becoming an issue that needs our attention - and quickly. > > Ali Hussein > Tel: +254 713 601113 > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/mildandred%40gmail.com <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mildandred%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/kensimiyu%40gmail.com <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kensimiyu%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. > > > > > From: simiyu mse <kensimiyu(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Films board gives Google a week to take down gay song video - Corporate News > Date: February 24, 2016 at 9:31:54 AM EAT > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > > Hello Mildred. > > Excellent points and just as you said, if you support the infringement of one's right then its only a matter of time before the axe is trained on yours. > > However, there is the element of promoting something that is illegal. Homosexuality is currently illegal in the country. The morality angle may be abit vague based on it's subjective nature but in terms of legality it is as clear as night and day. > > Whats your take on the matter being an online media stakeholder? > > Kind regards. > > ./ken > > The major problem is that there is no clear line as to what "morality" is. Each individual, each government has their take on what is moral. So who's right is it to say what is right and what is wrong? I do my best to support the freedom of even those whose opinions I do not agree with. Because when someone else's freedom is infringed upon then it's just a matter of time before my freedom is also infringed upon. > > My very personal and biased answers to the questions asked: > > 1. Should we allow content online that we wouldn't even think about showing in our sitting rooms and public places? > > In one word: yes. On the internet, the individual has more freedom to "switch off" what they don't want to view. Plus there are ways in which content providers can place restrictions so that minors etc cannot have access to controversial content. This is very personal to me because I currently have an online TV channel that shows content (rock music videos) that would normally not be shown on Kenyan TV. > > 2. Should the government be the morality cop when we as parents fail to do our duty? > > In one word: no. The answer to this question is in the question :-) Parents/Caregivers need to do their duty. > > 3. Where does third party liability start and stop? There are precedents here by the way where Google has actually taken down graphic Al-Shabaab videos and the US Government ordering Google to take down the video - Innocence of Muslims. > > I have never watched nor plan to ever watch graphic Al-Shabaab videos but I still don't think they should have been taken down. Censorship is censorship. Today it will be graphic Al-Shabaab videos, tomorrow it will be "graphic" rock 'n' roll videos. Even graphic videos have a story to tell, a lesson to teach, a warning to give. > > Just my two cents :-) > > Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! > http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com <http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com/> > > > On Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 9:00 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: > Listers > > This may be of interest. > > http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-… <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…>index.html <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…> > It has become increasingly important for we as a nation to define our parameters when it comes to content. > > 1. Should we allow content online that we wouldn't even think about showing in our sitting rooms and public places? > > 2. Should the government be the morality cop when we as parents fail to do our duty? > > 3. Where does third party liability start and stop? There are precedents here by the way where Google has actually taken down graphic Al-Shabaab videos and the US Government ordering Google to take down the video - Innocence of Muslims. > > I suspect there's no easy answer to these pressing issues. > > Net Neutrality is becoming an issue that needs our attention - and quickly. > > Ali Hussein > Tel: +254 713 601113 > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/mildandred%40gmail.com <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mildandred%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/kensimiyu%40gmail.com <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kensimiyu%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 > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>

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Call for Nominations representatives - CSTD WG on Enhanced Cooperation
by Mwendwa Kivuva 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Dear members, The outcome document of the United Nations General Assembly’s ten-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in 2015 included a direction for the Chair of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) to "establish a working group to develop recommendations on how to further implement enhanced cooperation as envisioned in the Tunis Agenda” . This will continue work done by an earlier CSTD Working Group on Enhanced Cooperation, that was active from 2013-2014. and current CSTD Chair, Peter Major of Hungary, has indicated that he will establish the new working group in a similar fashion, with 20 UN Member States and 5 representatives from each of the four identified stakeholder groups (business, civil society, intergovernmental organizations, the technical & academic community). Independent Civil Society experts (i.e. those who are not nominated by a civil society network or other community are welcome to send self-nominations directly to the CSCG nomcom (email address: noncom06(a)internetgov-cs.org) Deadline: 14 March (23:59 UTC) Details of the UNCATAD call: available here http://unctad.org/en/pages/newsdetails.aspx?OriginalVersionID=1193&Sitemap_… We encourage people from our region to apply and represent us in this intarnational fora. -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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Re: [kictanet] social media in UG blocked on election day
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Hey guys, This week I reached out to some of our Ugandan local partners on another mailing list in the event this would happen. The good thing is that there are free tools to circumvent such similar violations on the of freedom of expression. Please feel free to reach out to reach out to Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline <https://www.accessnow.org/digital-security-helpline/>, <https://www.accessnow.org/digital-security-helpline2/> through which activists, independent media, and civil society organizations across the globe can get real-time, direct technical assistance and advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Last Friday (12th) our 24 hour Digital Security Helpline <https://www.accessnow.org/digital-security-helpline/> and some of our local partners detected a minor outage that lasted not more than an hour and this made us prepare for any eventuality. This is part of an unfortunate and growing trend. Rather than an exception, internet shutdowns are becoming the norm as more governments order the suspension or throttling of entire networks. Often justified for public safety purposes, shutdowns instead cut off access to vital information and emergency services, plunging whole societies into darkness. This is despite previous research showing that Internet Shutdowns and state violence Go hand <https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2015/06/research-shows-internet-shutdowns-and…> in hand, and this is something Access Now and local partners documented while dealing with Internet Shutdowns in Egypt <https://www.accessnow.org/five-years-later-the-internet-shutdown-that-rocke…>, Sudan <https://www.accessnow.org/mass-internet-shutdown-in-sudan-follows-days-of-p…>, the Central African Republic <https://www.accessnow.org/evidence-international-criminal-court-net-shutdow…>, Niger <https://www.facebook.com/accessnow/posts/10153030213288480>, Democratic Republic of Congo <https://www.accessnow.org/violating-international-law-drc-orders-telcos-vod…>, Congo-Brazzaville <https://www.accessnow.org/government-may-have-ordered-internet-shutdown-in-…>, Burundi <https://www.accessnow.org/access-urges-un-and-african-union-experts-to-take…>, among other places outside the African Union member states. A growing body of jurisprudence declares shutdowns to violate international law. U.N. and regional human rights experts issued an historic statement <https://www.accessnow.org/blog/2015/05/04/internet-kill-switches-are-a-viol…> declaring that internet “kill switches” can never be justified under international human rights law, even in times of conflict. General Comment 34 of the Human Rights Committee, the official interpreter of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, emphasizes that restrictions on speech online must be strictly necessary and proportionate to achieve a legitimate purpose. In times of shutdown, it is incumbent on the entire tech and telecom sector to join together to assert the rights of their users to freedom of expression, access to information, and assembly. Only by presenting a united front, and calling out the disproportionate and harmful impacts of government-ordered shutdowns, will the sector begin to mitigate and eventually prevent this abusive tactic. Please feel free to enlist the help of Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline <https://www.accessnow.org/digital-security-helpline/>, through which activists, independent media, and civil society organizations across the globe can get real-time, direct technical assistance and advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These services, include: 1. Rapid response on digital security incidents 2. Personalized recommendations, instruction, and follow-up support on digital security issues 3. Help assessing risks and creating organizational or community security strategies 4. Guidance on security practices and tools for organizations, communities, groups, and individuals 5. Support for securing technical infrastructure, websites, and social media against attacks 6. Referrals, capacity-building, in-person consultations, and training 7. Education materials in multiple languages -- Best Regards, *Ephraim Percy Kenyanito* Sub-Saharan Africa Policy Analyst Access Now | accessnow.org @ekenyanito PGP: E6BA8DC1 Fingerprint: B0FA394AF73DEB7AA1FDC7360CFED26DE6BA8DC1 *Subscribe *to the Access Now Express <https://www.accessnow.org/campaign/#sign-up>, our weekly newsletter on digital rights *Sign up* for our action alerts <https://www.accessnow.org/campaign/> On 18 Feb 2016 12:21, "Ebele Okobi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Was it announced as a temporary block, or an ongoing block? If the former, > did they announce a date by which it would end? And have they simply asked > operators to throttle access? I’m curious w/r to the democratic process > they invoked, and the basis they used. > > [image: Description: Description: Description: > cid:image001.png@01C8F888.8FCCE630] > > > Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa > > m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 > > 2 Stephen St | London | W1T 1AN > > ebeleokobi(a)fb.com > > > > From: "Juliet Nanfuka." <juliet(a)cipesa.org> > Date: Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 9:10 AM > To: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] social media in UG blocked on election day > > Hello Ebele, > > There was a televised interview with the commission earlier. > On Feb 18, 2016 12:04 PM, "Ebele Okobi" <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> wrote: > >> Have they made a public statement? >> >> [image: Description: Description: Description: >> cid:image001.png@01C8F888.8FCCE630] >> >> >> Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa >> >> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 >> >> 2 Stephen St | London | W1T 1AN >> >> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com >> >> >> >> From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+ebeleokobi=fb.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> on behalf of "Juliet Nanfuka. via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Reply-To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Date: Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 8:59 AM >> To: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> >> Cc: "Juliet Nanfuka." <juliet(a)cipesa.org> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] social media in UG blocked on election day >> >> Hello Riva, >> >> Yes were have been following the developments and have access to social >> media. >> >> Blockage has been confirmed by the Uganda Communications Commission. >> >> Kind regards, >> Juliet >> CIPESA colleagues, are you able to access social media? >> >> >> http://www.theinsider.ug/uganda-blocks-facebook-twitter-on-election-day-as-… >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.theinsider.ug_ugand…> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/juliet%40cipesa.org >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> >> >> 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 > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ephraim%40accessnow.o… > > 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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Fwd: Call for all Digital Education Content Developers -- Response needed by Feb 24
by Ali Hussein 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Listers FYI. My humble request to ICT Authority. Can you give people a little bit more notice? When you send out an email today and the deadline for submission is today it does leave you with some question marks.. And opens you up to unnecessary suspicions.. #JustSaying.. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: ICT Authority <communications(a)ict.go.ke> > Date: 24 February 2016 at 3:25:43 PM EAT > To: ali(a)hussein.me.ke > Subject: Call for all Digital Education Content Developers -- Response needed by Feb 24 > Reply-To: communications(a)ict.go.ke > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear Ali > > The ICT Authority in partnership with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development is organizing for a publishers and innovators conference as per the details below:- > > Date: 29th Feb - 1st March 2016 > Venue: Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development > > We would like to invite Publishers,Independent content developers and Open Educational Resource Providers who have developed digital educational content either finalized and disseminated or who have some content awaiting evaluation and quality assessment before deployment. > > Apply here, before tomorrow 25th February 2016, to be considered for the above conference. > > The objective of the forum is to engage the content developers to ensure development of quality content for the Kenyan education system and to deliberate on standards for digital content. > > The institute will be presenting standards and guidelines for the development of online content in the following areas ;- > Online course content > Online Supplementary content > Online Reference & Revision > Educational apps & Platforms > Open Educational Resource Providers > User Generated content > For more details, contact : Esther Gacicio , Email: egacicio(a)kicd.ac.ke , > Tel: 0722 708 490 > > > > Communications Department > ICT Authority > > > > > > > > > > Forward this email > > > > This email was sent to ali(a)hussein.me.ke by communications(a)ict.go.ke | > Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | About our service provider. > > > ICT Authority | Telposta Towers, 12th Floor | Kenyatta Ave | P.O. Box 27150-00100 | Nairobi | Kenya

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Re: [kictanet] On homosexuality and Information Controls: Laws and Culture
by Barrack Otieno 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

My point exactly Mose, Great Britain was partly a product of the likes of William Wilberforce who spearheaded the the reformation of manners that castigated among other things ownership of another human being the so called 'slave trade'. I guess we need more of such men in this age if we are achieve vision 2030 and other national aspirations. However i agree with you we are in a different dispensation. On 2/24/16, Mose Karanja <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Barrack, > Unfortunately, value systems are more often than not the reflection of the > wishes of the majority. This does not mean they are wrong. In most cases > they are actually favourable for all involved. However, when the practice > and success of those value systems implies the subordination of the values > of minorities, then such a society is not strengthening its social fabric. > It is setting itself up for eventual collapse. > > Before 1807, it was perfectly legal to buy and sell humans and use them as > slaves. That was the value system then. Then it stopped, albeit gradually. > As someone who has a twin, if we were born 100 years earlier in some African > communities, we would have been killed because twins were considered a > curse, based on their value systems. It was the US value system that women > should not by default vote. Then it changed in 1920. It was the value and > legal system here in Kenya before 1963 that Black Kenyans could not own > property or live in some parts of their country. Then it changed. > > The point I am trying to make Barrack is, value systems do not necessarily > speak of the wishes of everyone. If the oppressed find opportunities to > reverse this and seek equality, then they do it (Civil Rights Movements, > AntiSlave Trade, Equal Marriage Act, Fight for Independence…). > Some things start off as taboos, gradually get accepted, get to be high > fashion, lose the shine and become cultural artefacts. I think this is what > our treatment of the LGBTQ citizens is at this point. > > I am a firm believer in a fair world for all. The Internet is a great > enabler. We should not take it away from whom it means something, sometimes > life and death. > > PS: pole about the matatu madness on the road. Now, those are folks who > think might is right. Their value system is oppressive. > > Moses > >> On Feb 24, 2016, at 2:13 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> Hi Moses, >> >> It goes back to our value systems as a Nation, what is considered >> moral offline should be considered moral online and vice versa. I >> think the mandate of the Kenya Film Classification Board is very clear >> and is based on our constitution and should be debated against that. >> >> The Internet is just a tool even though we try to ascribe a lot of >> fanciness to it, it can be used to build or to destroy communities and >> nations. It is upon us to decide whether we want to hide under >> philosophical arguments or strengthen the value systems in our society >> which will in turn strengthen the very society we live in, we cannot >> hide our heads in the sand and accept everything that comes our way. >> >> Over the weekend my car was hit while stationary in a traffic jam by a >> Matatu being driven by 'cool' young men. They bullied me to make way >> for their vehicle since they were in a hurry, the worst part is they >> never stopped to apologize even after damaging my car, fellow Kenyans >> on the road found this unacceptable and asked me to pursue the young >> men and have a word with them, i succeed in blocking them and found >> myself in a situation i did not anticipate. The driver was a childhood >> friend totally intoxicated and indulging in the same drug abuse as he >> was driving carrying 33 passengers, i will not even talk about the >> blaring music whose content we are all aware of. To make it worse the >> drove through two police checks with approximately seven policemen. >> >> I suppose that is the Kenya we want, but we need to pose and reflect >> on our Social Fabric. >> >> Regards >> >> On 2/24/16, Mose Karanja via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >>> Hello listers, >>> >>> The Internet has been a great platform for sexual minorities and those >>> who >>> work to defend their rights for organization, support groups and as safe >>> haven from hostile offline environments. The video clip in question was >>> uploaded, not sold on the streets of Nairobi, in part because the >>> Internet >>> is a safer platform for the LGBTQ community. >>> >>> My thinking on this is not even a question of legality but rather about >>> the >>> cultural expectations we have in our country on this topic. If tomorrow >>> the >>> LGBTQ community successfully lodged a constitutional case on the >>> illegality >>> of the clauses incriminating their very identity, the people they live >>> with >>> in their neighbourhoods, schools, churches and mosques would not accept >>> them >>> overnight. It will take time and immense effort to build a critical mass >>> who >>> take our brothers and sisters who are sexual minorities as human beings. >>> As >>> human rights defenders, out role should then be to keep the Internet as >>> that >>> safe haven for the LGBTQ. >>> >>> Moses. >>> >>>> On Feb 24, 2016, at 12:23 PM, 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: Films board gives Google a week to take down gay song >>>> video - Corporate News (Mildred Achoch) >>>> 2. Re: Films board gives Google a week to take down gay song >>>> video - Corporate News (simiyu mse) >>>> >>>> From: Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Films board gives Google a week to take down >>>> gay >>>> song video - Corporate News >>>> Date: February 24, 2016 at 11:59:52 AM EAT >>>> To: simiyu mse <kensimiyu(a)gmail.com> >>>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Ken, >>>> >>>> Let me ask some questions in an attempt to answer your question (and at >>>> the risk of opening a can of worms) >>>> >>>> 1. Note: I don't know the details of the laws regarding homosexuality >>>> in >>>> Kenya. My question is: in Kenya, is it illegal to practice >>>> homosexuality >>>> or is it illegal to BE a homosexual? >>>> >>>> 2. Related to the above question, as an artist/creative/content >>>> producer >>>> whose role in society is to hold up a mirror using my art, is it >>>> illegal >>>> to portray what is already happening in society? Crime is illegal yet >>>> Nairobi Halflife was not banned. :-) >>>> >>>> It goes back to the muddy issue of morality. It seems in Kenya, some >>>> crimes are deemed more hazardous than others and these skewed views >>>> trickle down to censorship parameters. >>>> >>>> The issue of obeying the laws of the land is also muddy, especially in >>>> this age of globalization. Is my online TV channel, which is available >>>> only on the Internet, hosted by a foreign country and with majority of >>>> viewers being non-Kenyans, subject to the laws of Kenya (only)? >>>> >>>> Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! >>>> http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com >>>> <http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com/ >>>> <http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com/>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 9:31 AM, simiyu mse <kensimiyu(a)gmail.com >>>> <mailto:kensimiyu@gmail.com> >>>> <mailto:kensimiyu@gmail.com <mailto:kensimiyu@gmail.com>>> wrote: >>>> Hello Mildred. >>>> >>>> Excellent points and just as you said, if you support the infringement >>>> of >>>> one's right then its only a matter of time before the axe is trained on >>>> yours. >>>> >>>> However, there is the element of promoting something that is illegal. >>>> Homosexuality is currently illegal in the country. The morality angle >>>> may >>>> be abit vague based on it's subjective nature but in terms of legality >>>> it >>>> is as clear as night and day. >>>> >>>> Whats your take on the matter being an online media stakeholder? >>>> >>>> Kind regards. >>>> >>>> ./ken >>>> >>>> The major problem is that there is no clear line as to what "morality" >>>> is. >>>> Each individual, each government has their take on what is moral. So >>>> who's >>>> right is it to say what is right and what is wrong? I do my best to >>>> support the freedom of even those whose opinions I do not agree with. >>>> Because when someone else's freedom is infringed upon then it's just a >>>> matter of time before my freedom is also infringed upon. >>>> >>>> My very personal and biased answers to the questions asked: >>>> >>>> 1. Should we allow content online that we wouldn't even think about >>>> showing in our sitting rooms and public places? >>>> >>>> In one word: yes. On the internet, the individual has more freedom to >>>> "switch off" what they don't want to view. Plus there are ways in which >>>> content providers can place restrictions so that minors etc cannot have >>>> access to controversial content. This is very personal to me because I >>>> currently have an online TV channel that shows content (rock music >>>> videos) >>>> that would normally not be shown on Kenyan TV. >>>> >>>> 2. Should the government be the morality cop when we as parents fail to >>>> do >>>> our duty? >>>> >>>> In one word: no. The answer to this question is in the question :-) >>>> Parents/Caregivers need to do their duty. >>>> >>>> 3. Where does third party liability start and stop? There are >>>> precedents >>>> here by the way where Google has actually taken down graphic Al-Shabaab >>>> videos and the US Government ordering Google to take down the video - >>>> Innocence of Muslims. >>>> >>>> I have never watched nor plan to ever watch graphic Al-Shabaab videos >>>> but >>>> I still don't think they should have been taken down. Censorship is >>>> censorship. Today it will be graphic Al-Shabaab videos, tomorrow it >>>> will >>>> be "graphic" rock 'n' roll videos. Even graphic videos have a story to >>>> tell, a lesson to teach, a warning to give. >>>> >>>> Just my two cents :-) >>>> >>>> Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! >>>> http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com >>>> <http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com/> >>>> <http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com/ >>>> <http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com/>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 9:00 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet >>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>> <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>>> >>>> wrote: >>>> Listers >>>> >>>> This may be of interest. >>>> >>>> http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-… >>>> <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…> >>>> <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-… >>>> <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…>>index.html >>>> <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-… >>>> <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…>> >>>> It has become increasingly important for we as a nation to define our >>>> parameters when it comes to content. >>>> >>>> 1. Should we allow content online that we wouldn't even think about >>>> showing in our sitting rooms and public places? >>>> >>>> 2. Should the government be the morality cop when we as parents fail to >>>> do >>>> our duty? >>>> >>>> 3. Where does third party liability start and stop? There are >>>> precedents >>>> here by the way where Google has actually taken down graphic Al-Shabaab >>>> videos and the US Government ordering Google to take down the video - >>>> Innocence of Muslims. >>>> >>>> I suspect there's no easy answer to these pressing issues. >>>> >>>> Net Neutrality is becoming an issue that needs our attention - and >>>> quickly. >>>> >>>> Ali Hussein >>>> Tel: +254 713 601113 >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>> <mailto:kictanet@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> >>>> <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/mildandred%40gmail.com >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mildandred%40gmail.com> >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mildandred%40gmail.com >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mildandred%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> >>>> <mailto:kictanet@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> >>>> <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/kensimiyu%40gmail.com >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kensimiyu%40gmail.com> >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kensimiyu%40gmail.com >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kensimiyu%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. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: simiyu mse <kensimiyu(a)gmail.com <mailto:kensimiyu@gmail.com>> >>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Films board gives Google a week to take down >>>> gay >>>> song video - Corporate News >>>> Date: February 24, 2016 at 9:31:54 AM EAT >>>> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hello Mildred. >>>> >>>> Excellent points and just as you said, if you support the infringement >>>> of >>>> one's right then its only a matter of time before the axe is trained on >>>> yours. >>>> >>>> However, there is the element of promoting something that is illegal. >>>> Homosexuality is currently illegal in the country. The morality angle >>>> may >>>> be abit vague based on it's subjective nature but in terms of legality >>>> it >>>> is as clear as night and day. >>>> >>>> Whats your take on the matter being an online media stakeholder? >>>> >>>> Kind regards. >>>> >>>> ./ken >>>> >>>> The major problem is that there is no clear line as to what "morality" >>>> is. >>>> Each individual, each government has their take on what is moral. So >>>> who's >>>> right is it to say what is right and what is wrong? I do my best to >>>> support the freedom of even those whose opinions I do not agree with. >>>> Because when someone else's freedom is infringed upon then it's just a >>>> matter of time before my freedom is also infringed upon. >>>> >>>> My very personal and biased answers to the questions asked: >>>> >>>> 1. Should we allow content online that we wouldn't even think about >>>> showing in our sitting rooms and public places? >>>> >>>> In one word: yes. On the internet, the individual has more freedom to >>>> "switch off" what they don't want to view. Plus there are ways in which >>>> content providers can place restrictions so that minors etc cannot have >>>> access to controversial content. This is very personal to me because I >>>> currently have an online TV channel that shows content (rock music >>>> videos) >>>> that would normally not be shown on Kenyan TV. >>>> >>>> 2. Should the government be the morality cop when we as parents fail to >>>> do >>>> our duty? >>>> >>>> In one word: no. The answer to this question is in the question :-) >>>> Parents/Caregivers need to do their duty. >>>> >>>> 3. Where does third party liability start and stop? There are >>>> precedents >>>> here by the way where Google has actually taken down graphic Al-Shabaab >>>> videos and the US Government ordering Google to take down the video - >>>> Innocence of Muslims. >>>> >>>> I have never watched nor plan to ever watch graphic Al-Shabaab videos >>>> but >>>> I still don't think they should have been taken down. Censorship is >>>> censorship. Today it will be graphic Al-Shabaab videos, tomorrow it >>>> will >>>> be "graphic" rock 'n' roll videos. Even graphic videos have a story to >>>> tell, a lesson to teach, a warning to give. >>>> >>>> Just my two cents :-) >>>> >>>> Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! >>>> http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com >>>> <http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com/> >>>> <http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com/ >>>> <http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com/>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 9:00 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet >>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>> <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>>> >>>> wrote: >>>> Listers >>>> >>>> This may be of interest. >>>> >>>> http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-… >>>> <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…> >>>> <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-… >>>> <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…>>index.html >>>> <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-… >>>> <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Films-board-gives-Google-…>> >>>> It has become increasingly important for we as a nation to define our >>>> parameters when it comes to content. >>>> >>>> 1. Should we allow content online that we wouldn't even think about >>>> showing in our sitting rooms and public places? >>>> >>>> 2. Should the government be the morality cop when we as parents fail to >>>> do >>>> our duty? >>>> >>>> 3. Where does third party liability start and stop? There are >>>> precedents >>>> here by the way where Google has actually taken down graphic Al-Shabaab >>>> videos and the US Government ordering Google to take down the video - >>>> Innocence of Muslims. >>>> >>>> I suspect there's no easy answer to these pressing issues. >>>> >>>> Net Neutrality is becoming an issue that needs our attention - and >>>> quickly. >>>> >>>> Ali Hussein >>>> Tel: +254 713 601113 >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>> <mailto:kictanet@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> >>>> <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/mildandred%40gmail.com >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mildandred%40gmail.com> >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mildandred%40gmail.com >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mildandred%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> >>>> <mailto:kictanet@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> >>>> <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/kensimiyu%40gmail.com >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kensimiyu%40gmail.com> >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kensimiyu%40gmail.com >>>> <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kensimiyu%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. 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Ford-Mozilla Open Web Fellows Program
by Simeon Oriko 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Listers, Some of you may already have come across this - apologies for cross posting. ***** The Ford-Mozilla Open Web Fellows Program (https://advocacy.mozilla.org/open-web-fellows/ <https://advocacy.mozilla.org/open-web-fellows/>) call for applications is open. They’re seeking talented developers, activists, educators and other technologists eager to protect the open Internet. The goal? Combat threats to digital freedom and defend policy that keeps the Web open and free. Our 2016 cohort will be a global group. This year’s host organizations are: Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law —Nairobi, Kenya The Citizen Lab, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto—Toronto, Canada ColorOfChange.org—New York, NY Data & Society—New York, NY Derechos Digitales—Santiago, Chile European Digital Rights (EDRi) —Brussels, Belgium Freedom of the Press Foundation—San Francisco, CA Privacy International—London, United Kingdom This is a 10-month fellowship opportunity. The application window is open until March 20, and they will announce the new fellows in June. Fellows begin work in September of this year. For more information, visit https://advocacy.mozilla.org/open-web-fellows/. Sample Tweets: The application for the Ford-Mozilla Open Web Fellows program is open! Apply by March 20 https://advocacy.mozilla.org/open-web-fellows/ <https://advocacy.mozilla.org/open-web-fellows/> Join @FordFoundation @Mozilla and others in the fight to protect the #openWeb. Apply to become a Fellow by March 20: https://advocacy.mozilla.org/open-web-fellows/ <https://advocacy.mozilla.org/open-web-fellows/> Help protect the #openweb; apply to become a Ford-Mozilla Open Web Fellow with @MozillaAdvocacy by Mar. 20: https://advocacy.mozilla.org/open-web-fellows/ <https://advocacy.mozilla.org/open-web-fellows/> Simeon Oriko|Innovation Strategist Web: www.mtotowajirani.com <http://www.mtotowajirani.com/> | Twitter: @SimeonOriko <https://twitter.com/simeonoriko> LinkedIn: ke.linkedin.com/in/simeonoriko <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/simeonoriko> Cell: +254 724 892 941 | Skype: simeonoriko

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Ugandans Engaging their ICT Ministry on Net Neutrality
by Nanjira Sambuli 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Just received an email that stakeholders in Uganda (via their ISOC chapter) have drafted a letter <https://goo.gl/NMOc3l> to the Minister of ICT requesting to meet and engage on the NN discussion. Good move on their end, and will keep tabs on the outcome. Regards, Nanjira Sambuli Research Lead iHub <http://www.ihub.co.ke/> | Research <http://www.ihub.co.ke/research> | UXLab <http://www.ihub.co.ke/uxlab> | Consulting <http://www.ihub.co.ke/consulting> Mobile: +254722481566 Skype: nanjirasambuli | Twitter: @NiNanjira

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Apply for Funding: Expanding Civil Society Space
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

Sorry for cross-posting, please share with your networks. -- -- Best Regards, Ephraim Percy Kenyanito Sub-Saharan Africa Policy Analyst Access Now | accessnow.org @ekenyanito PGP: E6BA8DC1 Fingerprint: B0FA394AF73DEB7AA1FDC7360CFED26DE6BA8DC1 Apply for Funding: Expanding Civil Society Space /CD-UNITED Grant Program to Support Democracy Projects Around the World/ The Community of Democracies invites organizations to apply for financial assistance through its CD-UNITED program, which funds projects that support and strengthen democracy in countries around the world. During the 2016 grant cycle, co-financing awards totaling $272,000 will be given to applicants who propose ways to expand the space for civil society through projects that enhance the ability of citizens and nongovernmental organizations to participate more fully in civic life. “Civil society is an essential part of the democratic community,” Secretary General Maria Leissner said. “We are committed to providing moral and financial support to those who are working to reduce the risk of a democratic recession.” CD-UNITED, funded with a generous donation from the U.S. Department of State, will provide up to $80,000 in co-financing for each approved project proposal that addresses this year’s theme: /Democracy in Action: Expanding Civil Society Space/. Applicants are responsible for securing co-funding commitments from other donors before their proposal is submitted for consideration. “We welcome concrete, action-oriented initiatives that focus on protecting civil society, which is one of our top priorities,” Leissner said. “CD-UNITED has already provided valuable support to local organizations engaged in educational campaigns and efforts to promote democracy and protect human rights. We look forward to having an even bigger impact this year.” The list of eligible recipients ranges from unregistered organizations and non-profits to universities and international organizations that are working to promote human rights, freedoms and the values enshrined in the Warsaw Declaration. The proposed activities can take place anywhere in the world. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, through 31 December 2016. Due to the high volume of applications, interested organizations are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before funds are exhausted. *Please visit *http://www.community-democracies.org/ <http://community-democracies.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4728f1b04f6…>* for the CD-UNITED application form and detailed submission requirements.* Questions should be addressed to cdunited(a)community-democracies.org <mailto:cdunited@community-democracies.org>.

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Nairobi named most intelligent city
by Mildred Achoch 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

Hi all, This may be of interest: "According to the Intelligent Community Forum <http://www.intelligentcommunity.org/index.php?src=news&srctype=detail&categ…>, "intelligent communities" are those that have taken "conscious steps" to create an economy that can prosper in the "broadband economy." Here's the link: http://edition.cnn.com/2015/02/10/africa/nairobi-africa-intelligent-city Regards, Mildred. Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com

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A4AI 205/16 Affordability Report
by Mose Karanja 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) just launched the 205/16 Affordability Report—an annual study of the state of Internet access and affordability across 51 countries (Kenya is included). It covers: The Affordability Drivers Index (ADI) Poverty, income inequality, and the case of mistaken affordability How gender inequality exacerbates affordability challenges Policy recommendations to overcome the digital divide Find the link here: http://a4ai.org/affordability-report/ <http://a4ai.org/affordability-report/> --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>

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Re: [kictanet] To Block or to curse? Ad Blocks and the future of Online Marketing
by WANGARI KABIRU 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Happy New Week! This is a great article, thank you for sharing - painting the situation, challenge, some solutions tested, working, failed and expressing interests of consumers, lobbies and service providers. It reflects the position of the wider entertainment and communication industry - looping in TV, Radio. The hue and cry for digital TV shift in Kenya had a lot to do with revenue loss while on the other hand opening for tracking of viewers consumpiton. Consumers are normally engrossed in accessing their service while not aware or interested in the behind the scenes dynamics. Ads play for majority of the consumers without a choice and there is an indirect bill for consumers to pay in the form of data bundles, electricity/power and time. This expense is not shared with the service provider posting the Ad that uses up the extra milisecond when you access the site. Perhaps it is the cost for accessing the service "for free". The not so mentioned yet critical aspect is the tracking without express permission or awareness of consumers, which I believe gives lobbies an even greater voice in this debate. High chances there may be some elements mentioned in the service providers terms and conditions to give legal backing. We may also cite the growing digital entrenchment in the retail industry with the loyalty cards which are used actively to track purchases to inform the stocking needs and overall consumer habits. This gives a lot of data that the retail players have as a revenue stream by sharing the data with research firms and their suppliers. Is the consumer actively conscious of all this - not really. This cuts across industries with electronic services - banks, libraries. To massage the situation, revenue share may be what we see more of - whereby service providers pay consumers for visiting their sites and viewing the Ads and allowing themselves to be tracked too. Or on the other hand, consumers pay for Adfree options. Techie Adblockers have a big business opportunity here too. Marketers have the opportunity to be persuasive yet ethical in their communique since this is business. This is truly a BIG business industry "Data" that is being refined. Have a blessed week Regards/Wangari ================= http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/21/opinion/sunday/the-ad-blocking-wars.html "".....Moreover, when Apple made ad blockers available in its App Store last fall, they quickly became among the most downloaded apps. And later this year, Microsoft is reportedly going to allow an extension to its Edge browser that supports the most popular blocker, Adblock Plus. Read what you will into the fact that Apple and Microsoft’s business models aren’t overly reliant on advertising, unlike their rivals Google and Facebook. “By installing ad blockers, consumers are telling us very clearly they don’t want to be tracked across the web,” he said. “That’s going to be uncomfortable for a lot of advertising technology companies out there who have been enjoying what has been the Wild West.” The advertising industry’s solution thus far has been AdChoices, a program that allows consumers to opt out of some targeted ads. But critics dismiss it as window dressing because it’s confusingly presented, cumbersome to enable and not comprehensive, and does not stop tracking. While The New York Times is still weighing its options, other web publishers have responded to ad blockers using a variety of tactics. Some, like Forbes, have fought back with technology that blocks the ad blockers. But judging from the experience of the technology news website Ars Technica, blocking the blockers is a futile exercise. “The temptation is to block these people who honestly aren’t going to respond to ads anyway,” Mr. Fisher said. “I think what everybody should focus on is the educational aspect and give people the option to pay for an ad-free experience.”. Craig Spiezle, executive director of the Online Trust Alliance, a consumer advocacy group, said something similar could happen with online advertising, where stakeholders agree to observe best practices, including respecting Do Not Track, or D.N.T., which is a preference consumers can activate in their browsers. Right now, D.N.T. is largely ignored by advertisers and websites. Obscuring ads and autoplay audio and video would also likely be prohibited.........."" --- 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 Sun, 21/2/16, Mose Karanja via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: [kictanet] To Block or to curse? Ad Blocks and the future of Online Marketing To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Mose Karanja" <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com> Date: Sunday, 21 February, 2016, 21:10 http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/21/opinion/sunday/the-ad-blocking-wars.html YOU might have noticed that even when using a lightning-fast Internet connection, it takes a few beats, enough time to drum your fingers, for web pages to load. It’s likely because of online advertising, which bogs down your browser, drains your battery and jacks up mobile charges — not to mention collects private data.So it’s little wonder that the use of ad-blocking software grew 41 percent last year, with 198 million active users worldwide, according to a study conducted by Adobe and PageFair. This represents an existential threat to the $50 billion online advertising industry and has ignited a bitter feud between advertisers and developers of ad-blocking apps. On the sidelines, privacy advocates are pumping their fists for consumer choice while web publishers wring their hands over lost revenue.There is a lot to be said on ad blocking, content production, privacy and the annoying clickbaitism culture. As this topic goes mainstream, it would be great to know what viable options the parties have: companies paying for online marketing, intermediaries, website owners, content producers and the most important - the owner of the eyeballs. Ad value is in the eyes of the end browser, it seems. This sounds to me like a relevant research topic for the region. Anyone interested in this can reach out to me directly. ---Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja | PGP: 0x1529552F -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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/wangarikabiru%40yahoo… 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. 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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 105, Issue 71
by Mose Karanja 21 Feb '16

21 Feb '16

Thank you Ali for this timely post. The question here for me goes beyond Apple the company. It is about a government asking a company to intentionally degrade the security of a product in the name of securing the country. It makes sense until you get to the details; 1. FBI have had the capacity to access the info they need. They intentionally ‘locked' themselves out of the iCloud account to ensure they have this court order. 2. FBI have been asking the political class to make a move on encryption/security. Congress has been dillydallying. They thus went to the Judiciary. The underlying motive being the assumption that unless FBI or NSA for that matter can ‘collect it all’, they cannot assure ‘total security’. I think that is a lame excuse. We can have that debate later. However, I think the security agencies should have access to targeted information as investigations lead them - with the oversight of legislature and judiciary. The problem is how to ensure this is not misused to collect any information they think they need about a society. Self censorship, fear and basically ‘guilty by default’ will be the order of the day and you really don’t want to go down that road. Back to Apple/FBI case, the marketing angle is clear, so is the privacy one. However, I think on this one it is more about security. Creating a crippled software version for one investigation opens the door for criminals hack-race. Criminals will reverse engineer this for all sorts of evils. You cannot secure the cyberspace by creating loopholes for government to use. This is myopic, to say the least. These companies might be US-Based but they operate globally - heck even in space - ask Tesla and Virgin. The next government which will come to Apple or Google or Samsung or Facebook or BRCK here in Kenya is a foreign government. Think Uganda, Syria, Kenya…because a precedent will have been made by this case. Moses. > On Feb 21, 2016, at 12:00 PM, 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. Of Data Security, Terrorism, National Security and Marketing > (Ali Hussein) > > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Of Data Security, Terrorism, National Security and Marketing > Date: February 21, 2016 at 7:58:47 AM EAT > To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke, ISOC(a)lists.my.co.ke > > > Listers > > An interesting email from Fortune Magazine, Data Sheet. > > This is Jonathan Vanian, filling in for Robert Hackett while he is off. > The battle between the public and private sector over encryption technology kicked into warp speed this week. > > On Tuesday, a federal judge in Riverside, California ordered Apple to build a custom version of its iOS operating system that can be installed into the iPhone of one of the shooters responsible for the December rampage killings in San Bernardino <http://link.fortune.com/click/6145920.22389/aHR0cDovL2ZvcnR1bmUuY29tLzIwMTU…>. > > Because the data inside the shooter’s iPhone is encrypted, the FBI can’t simply retrieve the information it wants from the device’s memory chips. Instead, it needs the device to be unlocked with the appropriate PIN number. > > However, Apple’s tough iPhone security measures make the process of guessing the phone’s PIN number a risky business. If the FBI enters the wrong PIN number too many times, the phone will permanently delete the stored data. > > A special version of the iPhone operating system that would either bypass or remove that data-deletion feature would presumably make it easier for the FBI to crack the PIN number without fearing a total data wipeout. > > Apple CEO Tim Cook was displeased with the court order and wrote a letter to customers in which he said the custom operating system is “too dangerous to create” because it circumvents the company’s security features. > > Cook claims that the government is asking Apple to weaken the measures it takes to encrypt its data. To create the custom software would set a bad precedent that “would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data.” > > That’s balderdash, the Department of Justice responded in the form of a court motion <http://link.fortune.com/click/6145920.22389/aHR0cDovL2ZvcnR1bmUuY29tLzIwMTY…>. The DOJ claimed that it won’t “require Apple to create or provide a ‘back door’ to every iPhone.” Apple’s public stance on the issue is only a “public brand marketing strategy.” > > Now, representatives of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have invited <http://link.fortune.com/click/6145920.22389/aHR0cHM6Ly9lbmVyZ3ljb21tZXJjZS5…>Cook and FBI Director James Comey to appear at a yet-to-be-scheduled hearing to discuss encryption, a topic that will almost certainly be debated during the upcoming presidential elections. Additionally, the House Judiciary Committee reportedly asked Apple officials to testify at a similar hearing on March 1. <x-apple-data-detectors://2> > This chain of events presents a perfect storm to bring the topic of encryption to the public stage. > > You have the world’s most valuable company, the U.S.’s leading criminal investigation and enforcement agency, and the controversial issues of terrorism, national security, and data privacy all intermingling. > > Over the past few years, the topic of whether companies should ease up on encryption seemed to be of interest to only those deeply involved in the issue. Occasionally, there would be a mainstream news report on the issue. But generally speaking, the topic seemed to be of concern primarily to insiders or security conference attendees. > > This time, considering the powerful players involved and its relation to a terrorist attack, the topic of encryption might stick around in the public forum. > > > Jonathan Vanian > > @JonathanVanian <http://link.fortune.com/click/6145920.22389/aHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9Kb25…> > jonathan.vanian(a)fortune.com <http://link.fortune.com/click/6145920.22389/aHR0cDovL2pvbmF0aGFuLnZhbmlhbkB…> > Welcome to the Cyber Saturday edition of Data Sheet, Fortune’s daily tech newsletter. Fortune reporter Robert Hackett is off for the week. You can reach himvia Twitter, Cryptocat <http://link.fortune.com/click/6145920.22389/aHR0cHM6Ly9jcnlwdG8uY2F0Lw/55ba…>, Jabber <http://link.fortune.com/click/6145920.22389/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5qYWJiZXIub3JnLw/…>, PGP encrypted email, or however you (securely) prefer. Feedback welcome. > > > Ali Hussein > Principal > Hussein & Associates > +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>

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To Block or to curse? Ad Blocks and the future of Online Marketing
by Mose Karanja 21 Feb '16

21 Feb '16

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/21/opinion/sunday/the-ad-blocking-wars.html <http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/21/opinion/sunday/the-ad-blocking-wars.html> YOU might have noticed that even when using a lightning-fast Internet connection, it takes a few beats, enough time to drum your fingers, for web pages to load. It’s likely because of online advertising, which bogs down your browser, drains your battery and jacks up mobile charges <http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/10/01/business/cost-of-mobile-ads.h…> — not to mention collects private data. So it’s little wonder that the use of ad-blocking software grew 41 percent last year, with 198 million active users worldwide, according to a study <https://blog.pagefair.com/2015/ad-blocking-report/> conducted by Adobe and PageFair. This represents an existential threat to the $50 billion online advertising industry and has ignited a bitter feud between advertisers and developers of ad-blocking apps. On the sidelines, privacy advocates are pumping their fists for consumer choice while web publishers wring their hands over lost revenue. There is a lot to be said on ad blocking, content production, privacy and the annoying clickbaitism culture. As this topic goes mainstream, it would be great to know what viable options the parties have: companies paying for online marketing, intermediaries, website owners, content producers and the most important - the owner of the eyeballs. Ad value is in the eyes of the end browser, it seems. This sounds to me like a relevant research topic for the region. Anyone interested in this can reach out to me directly. --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>

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Of Data Security, Terrorism, National Security and Marketing
by Ali Hussein 21 Feb '16

21 Feb '16

Listers An interesting email from Fortune Magazine, Data Sheet. This is Jonathan Vanian, filling in for Robert Hackett while he is off. The battle between the public and private sector over encryption technology kicked into warp speed this week. On Tuesday, a federal judge in Riverside, California ordered Apple to build a custom version of its iOS operating system that can be installed into the iPhone of one of the shooters responsible for the December rampage killings in San Bernardino. Because the data inside the shooter’s iPhone is encrypted, the FBI can’t simply retrieve the information it wants from the device’s memory chips. Instead, it needs the device to be unlocked with the appropriate PIN number. However, Apple’s tough iPhone security measures make the process of guessing the phone’s PIN number a risky business. If the FBI enters the wrong PIN number too many times, the phone will permanently delete the stored data. A special version of the iPhone operating system that would either bypass or remove that data-deletion feature would presumably make it easier for the FBI to crack the PIN number without fearing a total data wipeout. Apple CEO Tim Cook was displeased with the court order and wrote a letter to customers in which he said the custom operating system is “too dangerous to create” because it circumvents the company’s security features. Cook claims that the government is asking Apple to weaken the measures it takes to encrypt its data. To create the custom software would set a bad precedent that “would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data.” That’s balderdash, the Department of Justice responded in the form of a court motion. The DOJ claimed that it won’t “require Apple to create or provide a ‘back door’ to every iPhone.” Apple’s public stance on the issue is only a “public brand marketing strategy.” Now, representatives of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have invitedCook and FBI Director James Comey to appear at a yet-to-be-scheduled hearing to discuss encryption, a topic that will almost certainly be debated during the upcoming presidential elections. Additionally, the House Judiciary Committee reportedly asked Apple officials to testify at a similar hearing on March 1. This chain of events presents a perfect storm to bring the topic of encryption to the public stage. You have the world’s most valuable company, the U.S.’s leading criminal investigation and enforcement agency, and the controversial issues of terrorism, national security, and data privacy all intermingling. Over the past few years, the topic of whether companies should ease up on encryption seemed to be of interest to only those deeply involved in the issue. Occasionally, there would be a mainstream news report on the issue. But generally speaking, the topic seemed to be of concern primarily to insiders or security conference attendees. This time, considering the powerful players involved and its relation to a terrorist attack, the topic of encryption might stick around in the public forum. Jonathan Vanian @JonathanVanian jonathan.vanian(a)fortune.com Welcome to the Cyber Saturday edition of Data Sheet, Fortune’s daily tech newsletter. Fortune reporter Robert Hackett is off for the week. You can reach himvia Twitter, Cryptocat, Jabber, PGP encrypted email, or however you (securely) prefer. Feedback welcome. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 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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Peace and Security Fellowship for Women
by Ebele Okobi 20 Feb '16

20 Feb '16

In case of interest- http://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/sga/alc/Fellowships/Non-Degree-Awarding-Fellowshi… Peace and Security Fellowships for African Women The Peace and Security Fellowships for African Women bring together African women at the early stages of their career to undertake a carefully designed training programme in Leadership, Development and Security at the African Leadership Centre (ALC), King’s College London. The Fellowship programme is designed to expose young professional African women to the complexities of conflict, security and development and equip them for careers in this field. The programme is conceived against a number of background factors. First is the comparatively low level of women involved in peace and security issues especially as compared with those involved in human rights and development issues. Second is the need to assist African women to meet the demands of the Beijing process and more recently the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 that calls for the inclusion of women at all decision making levels in “all national regional and international institutions and mechanisms for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts”. This Fellowship programme is aimed at challenging the existing tendency that seems to reinforce the male dominant discourse on conflict and security related matters. It will also develop a network of African women scholars working in the field whilst linking them with the peace, security and development mechanisms of African regional institutions. They are funded by the Open Society Institute and the African Women’s Development Fund. The Fellowships comprise of two six-month phases. During the first six-month phase at the ALC in Nairobi and King’s College London, the Fellows undertake full-time study of MA-level courses in leadership, security and development that are jointly developed by the ALC and King’s College London. The Fellows also have mentoring sessions on leadership, development and peace and security, delivered by a global network of renowned experts on these issues. They will study and visit various global institutions working in the field of peace and security. This phase will end with a simulation seminar during which a mock conflict management situation will be practiced. The second phase will be an attachment of Fellows to an African regional organisation, research institution or centre of excellence to undertake practical work in the field of leadership, peace and security including peace and conflict management processes. The Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women 2016-2017 is now open. For the full programme announcement including eligibility and the requirements please d<http://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/sga/alc/Fellowships/PSD-Fellowship-Announcement-W…>ownload PDF<http://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/sga/alc/Fellowships/PSD-Fellowship-Announcement-W…>, and to submit an application.<http://applications.africanleadershipcentre.org/> [Description: Description: Description: cid:image001.png@01C8F888.8FCCE630] Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 2 Stephen St | London | W1T 1AN ebeleokobi(a)fb.com

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Fw: Innovation Forum: Role of Universities in Building Kenya's Innovation Ecosystem
by Matunda Nyanchama 20 Feb '16

20 Feb '16

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Fwd: [IPDET] ITU Looking for a Planning and Corporate Management Consultant in Geneva
by Florence Etta 19 Feb '16

19 Feb '16

FYI Sorry for cross posting! FE ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rivera, Fernando <fernando.rivera(a)itu.int> Date: Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 3:46 PM Subject: [IPDET] ITU Looking for a Planning and Corporate Management Consultant in Geneva To: IPDET(a)listserv.ipdet.org Dear colleagues, ITU is looking for a Planning & Management Consultant, for a 5-months consultancy (with a possibility to extend until the end of 2016, based on performance) to support the Corporate Strategy Division in: - Design and implementation of a performance measurement and reporting tool, being implemented in Tableau Software; - Development of the ITU Corporate Annual Progress Report; - Support the work of the division on corporate performance and risk management; - Assist on other matters related to corporate planning and management, or any other related duties that may be assigned to the consultant. Attached is a more detailed job description. Candidates should send their CVs and a motivation letter to strategy(a)itu.int . Thank you and best regards *Fernando RIVERA* *Coordinator, Corporate Strategic Planning* *International Telecommunication Union* Tel : +41 22 730 5649 ------------------------------ You can opt to receive a single, daily digest of IPDET messages. Simply send an email to the LISTSERV Administrative Address &LT; LISTSERV(a)listserv.ipdet.org <LISTSERV@listserv.ipdet.org?subject=Set%20to%20DIGEST%20mode&BODY=SET%20IPDET%20MIME%20DIGEST>&GT; with “SET IPDET MIME DIGEST” in the body of the message. To unsubscribe from the IPDET list, click the following link: http://listserv.ipdet.org/scripts/wa-IPDET.exe?SUBED1=IPDET&A=1 -- *National General Secretary * *National Association of Evaluators* *Nigeria* *Skype Id Fetta2010* *Twitter @FEE*

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Re: [kictanet] Looking for recent Computer Science graduates for internship with possibilities of full time employment
by Barrack Otieno 19 Feb '16

19 Feb '16

Listers, A friend is looking for recent Computer Science graduates for internship with a Tech Start-up. Full time employment after successful internship is objective. Knowledge of Java, Databases and Networking required. If you are interested or know someone who fits the bill kindly send your Curriculum Vitae to Wakai Akino – wakino(a)aliquot-ltd.com Thank you Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Re: [kictanet] Apple vs FBI: Personal security, the new Frontier
by meshack emakunat 19 Feb '16

19 Feb '16

the cost of security is your privacy. Same as the cost of information/internet access -------------------------------------------- On Thu, 2/18/16, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: [kictanet] Apple vs FBI: Personal security, the new Frontier To: memakunat(a)yahoo.com Cc: "Mwendwa Kivuva" <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> Date: Thursday, February 18, 2016, 1:01 PM This has not been discussed here. A very interesting development is happening in "the land of the free, the home of the brave". The FBI, and to an extension Uncle Sam has asked Apple to crack the iPhone found in the scene where San* Bernardino* terrorists committed heinous acts. For several years, Apple has perfected the security on their products to the level where the best brains in FBI cannot crack. Now the Feds want Apple to build a backdoor that can be used to crack the devices. Apple has adamantly refused urguing that such a move would put the information of all their users at the mercy of mischievous individuals. Some quarters have also urgued that code is speech, and the right on speech is in the first ammendment. This is an important development because here in Kenya, the government has previously passed laws in the disguise of protecting the citizens from terrorism. Some analysis: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2016/02/18/prelimi… Sent on the go. Excuse any errors and brevity. Regards -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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/memakunat%40yahoo.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of 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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Apple vs FBI: Personal security, the new Frontier
by Mwendwa Kivuva 19 Feb '16

19 Feb '16

This has not been discussed here. A very interesting development is happening in "the land of the free, the home of the brave". The FBI, and to an extension Uncle Sam has asked Apple to crack the iPhone found in the scene where San* Bernardino* terrorists committed heinous acts. For several years, Apple has perfected the security on their products to the level where the best brains in FBI cannot crack. Now the Feds want Apple to build a backdoor that can be used to crack the devices. Apple has adamantly refused urguing that such a move would put the information of all their users at the mercy of mischievous individuals. Some quarters have also urgued that code is speech, and the right on speech is in the first ammendment. This is an important development because here in Kenya, the government has previously passed laws in the disguise of protecting the citizens from terrorism. Some analysis: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2016/02/18/prelimi… Sent on the go. Excuse any errors and brevity. Regards

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 105, Issue 59
by Davis Weddi 18 Feb '16

18 Feb '16

I have got a feeling that it looks like CIPESA members are either busy lining up at voting centers or worse still unable to view and/or respond to their mail at this time. However, access to FB seems to have been restored now in Kampala, though it is said to be slow. Only one telecom (VODAFON) is said not to have been having trouble serving social media pages though it was reportedly very slow too.... 3hrs ago Journalist Rosebell Kagumire wrote on FB: Rosebell Idaltu Kagumire <https://www.facebook.com/rosebell.kagumire?fref=nf> 3 hrs <https://www.facebook.com/rosebell.kagumire/posts/10153974685408824> · Kampala, Uganda <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kampala-Uganda/114935148521194> · Dear Ugandans, it is clear the internet has been tampered with. We cant access Facebook and twitter in a normal way. This is a cowardly move that is leaving Ugandans with only WhatsApp and Messages. Danger is that you cant easily verify information on WhatsApp. Please share these proxies. Betternet, TunnelBear to access these sites that work well. I still hope for peace! Davis WJ //NBO On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 12:00 PM, <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: Ecitizen and FAQs (Harry Karanja) > 2. social media in UG blocked on election day (riva(a)article19.org) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:18:59 +0300 > From: Harry Karanja <kkairo(a)gmail.com> > To: Henry Okatch <hokatch(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Ecitizen and FAQs > Message-ID: > <CAABT7VcG6a5xQ=En= > uzB3wbOTeTaVVxh3vvx0-vdRQGnNPUNYg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > You're welcome Henry, > > My advice - follow Grace's advice. You can use an advocate or even submit > the documents yourself, but do it offline. > > Regards, > Harry Karanja > 0722-828967 > > On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 1:31 PM, Henry Okatch <hokatch(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Hi Harry > > > > Thanks for the heads up, I have completed the name search and I guess its > > now to register it but 5 Weeks being moved from office to office requires > > alot of patience > > > > I will give them the benefit of doubt and go ahead and register online > > hopefully I will have a very different experience and save some money. > > > > Regards > > Henry > > On 17 Feb 2016 14:15, "Harry Karanja" <kkairo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> Hi Henry, > >> > >> To register a business name using eCitizen, you have to go through two > >> processes. > >> > >> 1. Reserve the name (costs Sh.150). If successfully reserved you will > get > >> the status showing Reserved and if not, it will tell you that it has > been > >> Rejected. > >> 2. Using the code for the name reservation, register the business name > >> (costs about Sh.850). You will need to provide supporting documentation > to > >> complete this stage. > >> > >> A word of caution. Do not try to use eCitizen to register a company. > It's > >> been five weeks since I made that mistake and after being thrown about > from > >> office to office, I fear I will have to do the whole process again > offline > >> and pay again. > >> > >> Regards, > >> Harry Karanja > >> 0722-828967 > >> > >> On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 1:09 PM, Henry Okatch via kictanet < > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> > >>> Hello all, > >>> > >>> Just need some clarification from anyody who has used eCitizen.go.ke > >>> recently or in the past to register a business name. The portal only > has > >>> FAQs for EVISA and not EBUSINESS (s. > >>> > >>> My current dilemma is after applying for a business name search the > >>> application status is showing 'Reserved' but it is not clear what > >>> 'Reserved' means. > >>> Does it mean that the name has already been registered or it has been > >>> reserved so that I can register it. (Maybe they relook using the word > >>> reserved and replace it with AVAILABLE or NOT AVAILABLE) > >>> > >>> Anybody on this forum who can assist with my dilemma? > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Warm Regards > >>> Henry > >>> Cell +254721899572 > >>> > >>> > _______________________________________________________________________________ > >>> > >>> *Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, It knows it must run > >>> faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion > >>> wakes up, it knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will > starve to > >>> death. It doesn't matter whether you are a gazelle or a lion. When the > sun > >>> comes up, you better start running.- In "The World is Flat" by Thomas > L. > >>> Friedman* > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> 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/kkairo%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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The Power of Technology
by Mildred Achoch 18 Feb '16

18 Feb '16

Hi everyone. Iranian metal band "Confess" were "arrested by the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution and are facing charges of blasphemy, advertising against the system, running an illegal and underground band and record label promoting music considered to be Satanic, writing anti-religious lyrics and granting interviews to forbidden foreign radio stations." Someone started an online petition and so far over 8000 people have signed it! Here's the link: https://www.change.org/p/un-free-confess-because-musicians-should-not-be-ki… Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com

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social media in UG blocked on election day
by riva＠article19.org 18 Feb '16

18 Feb '16

CIPESA colleagues, are you able to access social media? http://www.theinsider.ug/uganda-blocks-facebook-twitter-on-election-day-as-…

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Ecitizen and FAQs
by Henry Okatch 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

Hello all, Just need some clarification from anyody who has used eCitizen.go.ke recently or in the past to register a business name. The portal only has FAQs for EVISA and not EBUSINESS (s. My current dilemma is after applying for a business name search the application status is showing 'Reserved' but it is not clear what 'Reserved' means. Does it mean that the name has already been registered or it has been reserved so that I can register it. (Maybe they relook using the word reserved and replace it with AVAILABLE or NOT AVAILABLE) Anybody on this forum who can assist with my dilemma? -- Warm Regards Henry Cell +254721899572 _______________________________________________________________________________ *Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up, it knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a gazelle or a lion. When the sun comes up, you better start running.- In "The World is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman*

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Press Statement: Digital Literacy Programme Proof of Concept (POC) Implementation Press Briefing
by Phyllis Nyambura 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

Dear all, Today,(15th Feb) a press briefing was held at the Ministry of ICT offices, to update on the implementation of the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP). The briefing was attended by CS, MOICT, Joe Mucheru, CS Energy & Petroleum, Charles Keter, CS Education, Dr Fred Matiangi, and PS Energy, Eng. Joseph Njoroge, PS Petroleum, Andrew Kamau, PS ICT and Innovation, Ag CEO, ICTA, Robert Mugo,CEO, KICD, Dr Julius Jwan among others. Among the key points were-: 1) Successful bidders who proceed to POC are the consortium of Moi University and JP Couto, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Positivo BGH. Moi University will cover 26 counties, while Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology will cover 21 counties. 2) The commencement of the Proof of Concept (POC) starts on 22nd February 2016. 3) Free internet will be offered to all public primary schools by Safaricom 4) Interactive Digital Content from KICD is available on http://kicdinteractivecontent.ac.ke/ 5) The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), is working towards liberalization of learning content and it’s availability on multiple platforms. This is a huge opportunity for the estimated 13 billion content industry which will build applications and independent content in e-learning. Full Statement on: http://digischool.icta.go.ke/press-statement-on-the-digital-literacy-progra… or attached View Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenyaictboard/sets/72157664118104920 View Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTRnYBiYTJY Kind Regards, Phyllis Nyambura Communication The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Email: info(a)ict.go.ke or communications(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.icta.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- <http://www.connected.go.ke> -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2211960 www.icta.go.ke

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] India's net neutrality decision
by Barrack Otieno 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

Another angle of the Net Neutrality debate for those who may not have read it. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: parminder <parminder(a)itforchange.net> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 16:30:36 +0530 Subject: [Internet Policy] India's net neutrality decision To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> (Apologies for cross postings) This is IT for Change's take on the Indian regulator's ground breaking decision, as the main op-ed in Deccan Herald http://www.deccanherald.com/content/528549/trais-historic-decision.html *NET NEUTRALITY :* TRAI's historic decision Parminder Jeet Singh, February 13, 2016 * As most public services go digital, it makes sense to ensure access to them free of data charges, as a citizen's right.* In its ruling on “Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services”, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has held that data services over the Internet are a commodity business whereby data cannot be discriminated on the basis of the content it carries. It also asserted its regulatory control over data services, which would be provided as a regulated public utility. This is a historic decision setting a high bar for maintaining complete Net Neutrality, and thus sanctifying the Internet in the Indian law, as a model of equal and non-discriminatory communication, information-exchange and networking. The Internet was always supposed to be so, but as it became the anchor of society-wide digital transformations, and thus a carrier of untold value and riches, it has been sought to be captured by big business in an exclusive market paradigm. This decision safeguards the Internet as being first an egalitarian social artifact, providing a social and economic level playing field for all, before it is a market good. The original net neutrality concern was with the quality of service-based discrimination, making for a tiered Internet. Strong advocacy the world-over resulted in telcos losing this battle. By early 2015, it appeared evident that quality-based differentiation was simply not going to pass public and regulatory muster. Quickly shifting their strategy, even the telcos begun to profess net neutrality, but seeking such exceptions that could still enable revenues from the content providers' side, which was their main objective. They argued that price-based discrimination, including zero rating, did not violate net neutrality because all content got the same quality of service. Taking a middle ground, regulators in the US and EU, and most other countries, while ex ante outlawing quality-based discrimination, left price-based discrimination to be subjected to ex post consideration, on a case to case basis. Promoters of price-based discrimination claimed that such practices are especially important for developing countries, helping their huge unconnected population come online faster. Facebook’s grand campaign promoting its zero-rated “Free Basics” service become the most visible manifestation of this particular spin. The most striking feature of TRAI’s ruling is that it has upended this logic. Noting that jurisdictions like the US and EU had left differential pricing for ex post consideration, the TRAI held the case of a developing country like India, with a huge unconnected population, to be more (rather than less) appropriate for banning differential pricing because such conditions especially allow the telcos to, problematically, “shape the users' Internet experience”. Maintaining that “what cannot be done directly, cannot also be done indirectly”, the ruling bans even models offering deferred free data allowance for accessing specific services which can later be used for accessing full Internet. The ruling is thus perhaps the most clear and absolute anywhere in the world in fully protecting what it calls as “the unique architecture of the Internet”, and allowing no loopholes. So strong is the economic attraction of gate-keeping data services that the slightest loophole would certainly be blasted into a gaping hole by big telcos and Net businesses, disfiguring Internet’s egalitarian architecture. Rejecting the argument that TRAI should act only ex post, on a case to case basis, it went with the contrary view that “differential tariff for data services goes against the basic features of the Internet and it needs to be restricted upfront on account of the far reaching consequences that it is bound to have on the structure of the Internet and the rights of stakeholders. Once such practices are allowed, it may not be possible to quantify, measure or remedy the consequences in the short to medium term.” With TRAI clarifying that data services would remain an undifferentiated commodity, telcos should now focus on extending the infrastructure and improving overall quality of service rather than eyeing revenue potential from the content providers' side. It gives both the data and content businesses a much needed certainty. This is especially important for the telcos in view of the forthcoming spectrum auction. The regulator has said that it will now examine quality of service based discrimination, the original net neutrality issue. However, having disallowed price-based discrimination, it is unthinkable how a regulator can allow quality-based discrimination, which is a more core net neutrality violation. A similar short regulatory order on quality-based discrimination, based on TRAI's existing powers, should firmly close the matter. Some misgivings have been expressed about the exemption of closed networks from the price discrimination ban. Can a telco develop its own channels of content and applications, outside the public Internet, available only to its own customers? The regulator insists that it will ensure that this exception is not misused for specifically undermining the spirit of the ruling. This is the ‘specialised services’ issue which other countries are also considering, and would require further discussions. Special networks like for tele-health services and motor-vehicle automation are cited as possibly requiring a different treatment. Emergency situations are also exempted by the ruling: personal ones, like health and personal safety related, and collective, like floods and earthquakes. This leaves open a window for other possible public interest exceptions, like essential public services, as designated by the regulator. As most public services go digital, it makes sense to ensure access to them free of data charges, as a citizen’s right. The ruling is silent on the question raised in the regulator's consultation about alternative ways to provide connectivity for the currently excluded, which received a lot of public inputs. This is understandable because this is a regulatory decision, on something within the regulator's own power. Alternative ways for expanding connectivity has to be in the form of TRAI's recommendations to the government, and taken up separately. However, this is an important and urgent issue raised by the “Free Basics” controversy, which should be addressed comprehensively and quickly. */(The writer is with Bengaluru-based NGO, IT for Change)/* -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Google, AccessNow, Facebook, CIVICUS, Internews Partner With PIN To Host Africa Internet Freedom Forum In Abuja, Nigeria
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 16 Feb '16

16 Feb '16

https://pinigeria.org/media-centre/blog/iff2016-google-accessnow-facebook-c… -- -- Best Regards, Ephraim Percy Kenyanito Sub-Saharan Africa Policy Analyst Access Now | accessnow.org @ekenyanito PGP: E6BA8DC1 Fingerprint: B0FA394AF73DEB7AA1FDC7360CFED26DE6BA8DC1 #IFF2016: Google, AccessNow, Facebook, CIVICUS, Internews Partner With PIN To Host Internet Freedom Forum In Abuja, Nigeria Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, with support from AccessNow, Google, Facebook, Civicus and Internews, will host this year’s Internet Freedom Forum in Abuja, on March 8 and 9, 2016. The theme of the pan-African event that will host delegates from Cameroun, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Gambia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, among others, is */Rights are Rights, Online or Offline. /* Internet Freedom Forum is an annual forum that creates a platform for conversations on indices around Internet Freedom around the world. Internet Freedom Forum 2016 (#IFF2016) focuses on indices around Internet Freedom in African countries and the need to codify citizens’ right online. “The Digital Rights and Freedom Bill, which seeks to codify online rights in Nigeria, will be reviewed at the forum and presented as a model for adoption by other African countries,” according to ‘Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director at Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN). The keynote for the event will be delivered by Nani Jansen, Legal Director at Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI). She has acted in freedom of expression cases before national and international courts, and human rights tribunals, including the European Court of Human Rights, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the East African Court of Justice, the UN Human Rights Committee, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. #IFF2016 “Several experts, Internet Freedom advocates, journalists and government officials from all across Africa have confirmed participation at the event,” according to Adeboye Adegoke, Program Manager (ICT Policy) at PIN. Some of the confirmed panelists at the event include Hon. Chukwuemeka Ujam, Vice Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Telecommunications; Edet Ojo, Executive Director, Media Rights Agenda; Titi Akinsanmi-Bolarinwa, Lead, Policy and Government Relations, Google; Ebele, Okobi, Head of Public Policy, Africa, Facebook; Ephraim Percy Kenyanito, Sub-Saharan Africa Policy Analyst, AccessNow; Seun Onigbinde, Co-founder, BudgIT; popular blogger, Japheth Omojuwa; award-winning journalist, Tolu Ogunlesi; ‘Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director, Enough is Enough Nigeria; and ‘Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria. The Nigerian Minister of Communications, National Security Adviser, Director General of Department of State Security Service, and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigeria Communications Commission have been invited to provide government perspective to the conversation. PIN’s Chief Operating Officer, Tope Ogundipe, urged interested individuals and organizations to immediately register on the event’s website, www.pinigeria.org/iff <http://www.pinigeria.org/iff>, “…because participation at the event is strictly by invitation. Successful applicants will be contacted by the #IFF2016 Secretariat at Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, and application to attend will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis until February 20, 2016”.

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PRINCE 2 Training Opportunty
by Harry Hare | African eDevelopment Resource Centre 16 Feb '16

16 Feb '16

Hello All, I thought some of you might be interested in this opportunity https://africane-prince2.eventbrite.com drop me a note should you need further information. Otherwise my apologies for cross posting. Kindest Regards Harry Hare Director | African eDevelopment Resource Centre PO Box 49475 00100 | Nairobi, Kenya Kenya +254 20 4041646 | Cel +254 725 650044 Nigeria + 234 814 636 4611

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Proper Regulations will guide the success of special economic zones
by Mbugua Njihia 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

With vibrant SEZs, Kenya’s objectives of industrial transformation will be met and it calls for more concerted effort both by public and private sector to enhance dialogue and partnership to bring to reality the Kenyan dream of a united and prosperous nation where all peoples enjoy a high quality of life in a newly industrialized economy - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/special-economic-zones.html ................................................................................................................................................................. Business, more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; it is a continual calculation, an instinctive exercise in foresight. ᐧ

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Re: [kictanet] Australian Treasurer proposes 'Netflix Tax' for digital imports
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 14 Feb '16

14 Feb '16

I think we all understand how India is significantly ahead of us in matters technology. But still, read on: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pm-modis-big-push-for-startups-3-yr-tax-… I wish we were in any way close to this Mwendwa. On Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 8:04 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva <lordmwesh(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Moses for this. > > Allow us to hijack the thread. > > Ahmed Maawy, what are these taxes you are talking about? Most governments > have hundreds of taxes, considering even to bury someone attracts levies. > I've heard this line of reasoning for a while. Maybe we can try to debunk > it. > > Regards > -- *Ahmed Maawy* Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) Ambassador - Open Knowledge Director - Startup Grind Mombasa Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer swahilibox.co.ke www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> startupgrind.com ajplus.net www.everylayer.com

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Australian Treasurer proposes 'Netflix Tax' for digital imports
by Mose Karanja 14 Feb '16

14 Feb '16

Australia: Feb 10 Digital products such as books, movies, games, apps and e-books purchased by Australians from overseas could soon attract the Goods and Services Tax (GST), popularly ‘ Netflix Tax’. The Treasurer (equivalent of Kenyan Cabinet Secretary of Finance) argues that this will level the playing field between Australian and overseas businesses. Importantly, for the government especially, is the possible USD60 Million tax that can be collected annually. The EU and Japan are seen as trend setters on this. This is a policy issue we may be having in Kenya very soon, if it is hasn’t started as yet. Link to the story: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/treasurer-introduces-… <http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/treasurer-introduces-…> --- Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>

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Net Neutrality around the world
by Mwendwa Kivuva 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

Council of Europe adopted a recommendation on the protection and promotion of freedom of expression and the right to a private life with regard to net neutrality. Users’ rights should not be restricted by means of blocking, slowing down, or discriminating Internet traffic. https://wcd.coe.int/ViewDoc.jsp?Ref=CM/Rec(2016)1&Language=lanEnglish&Ver=o… As Free Basics was banned from India and Egypt. World Development Report by the World Bank raised concerns on the protection of net neutrality principles. http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2016… -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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by Nanjira Sambuli 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Yes indeed! Cell C has been a case study in a number of papers on zero-rating as a strategy for late market entrants to gain market share. I hypothesise that it's the case with Airtel as well, though at the same time, they are calling for regulation of the very OTTs they also zero-rate... Telco business is intriguing business! Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone. > On 11 Feb 2016, at 19:29, 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. Interesting Article Re SA, Cell C and Zero-Rating As a Tool > to Combat Market Dominance (Ebele Okobi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:23:35 +0000 > From: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Interesting Article Re SA, Cell C and Zero-Rating > As a Tool to Combat Market Dominance > Message-ID: <D2E2267C.35345%ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/663/140682.html > > Why Cell C is fighting for unregulated OTT services > By: Stuart Lewis<http://www.bizcommunity.com/Search/196/663/s-Stuart+Lewis.html> > > Founded in 2001, seven years after its two biggest competitors, Cell C is still largely a new kid on the block. However, in its stand against the regulation of OTT services like Whatsapp, it has drawn a line in the sand, with Vodacom and MTN on one side and itself, OTTs and the South African consumer on the other. To understand why it makes perfect sense for Cell C to do this, you have to understand the industry that it is operating in. > The South African mobile market is divided into two kinds of operators: those that own infrastructure, and those that piggyback off of infrastructure built and owned by other companies. The four largest players in the country are, in order, Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom - all of whom built and maintain their own real world network of cellphone towers and other connections. > > > > > > The rest of the market is divided up between Neotel (those guys who are constantly digging cable trenches across busy roads) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) like FNB Mobile and Virgin Mobile. MVNOs sell phones and contracts but use infrastructure built by other networks. For the most part, they are hosted on Cell C's network. > > As of April last year, the South African mobile network was estimated to consist of around 80 million connections, though this has undoubtedly grown significantly since then. Vodacom still controls the largest market share, though their subscriber base has largely stagnated and is starting to decline. > > MTN is rapidly closing in on Vodacom, however, and has grown steadily over the last four years. Cell C is growing at a significantly faster rate and is starting to capture much more of the market but still lags behind its much older competitors. > > Cell C is dwarfed by these two companies who are either the biggest African mobile operator, like MTN, or owned by the world's second largest telecommunications company, like Vodacom. It also only entered the South African market long after MTN and Vodacom were already household names so it is constantly playing a game of catch-up. > > In order to make up the deficit in infrastructure and customer base, Cell C has to be innovative and follow the demand in the industry rather than protect its profits. "Cell C is the challenger network," said Cell C's chief legal officer, Graham Mackinnon, in a recent radio interview. > > "We've had to come up with products that are very customer-friendly in order to attract customers to ourselves... We have worked out a model that says it would be best to embrace change, to embrace the OTTs and try and find ways to satisfy our customers." > > All their rhetoric around the OTT hearings has focused on the "anti-consumer" practices of MTN and Vodacom and how embracing rather than regulating OTTs will benefit consumers, thereby positioning themselves as the network on the consumer's "side". > > Putting the rhetoric aside, Cell C has recognised where the future of mobile usage is going and has realised that by pre-empting that growth they can steal a march on their competitors and maybe even grow past them. To this end, they offered zero-rated Whatsapp leading up to the OTT meeting in parliament to "show their support" and now offer a R5/30 days Whatsapp bundle. > > Since Whatsapp is the most used social platform in South Africa with upwards of 16 million users, this is an incredibly smart move. It also supports the next two most popular platforms - Facebook and Facebook Messenger - with its free Facebook offer. Cell C is openly and unapologetically targeting these platforms. > > We should not even begin to think that Cell C's positioning of itself as a crusader for our right to access these kinds of services means that it is in this battle for anything more than an increased market share and customer base. But for now, its interests align with the greatest benefit to the South African consumer. > [Description: Description: Description: cid:image001.png@01C8F888.8FCCE630] > > Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa > m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 > 2 Stephen St | London | W1T 1AN > ebeleokobi(a)fb.com > > > > From: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com>> > Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 8:16 PM > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke<mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: Re: [global-nn] Colonialism in the Digital World > > I just wanted to say that we at Facebook STRONGLY reject the sentiments expressed by Marc Andreesen last night regarding India. > > He does not speak for us. > > Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa > m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> > 10 Brock Street | London<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> | NW1 3FG > ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> > > [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] > > On Feb 10, 2016, at 7:20 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: > > > Listers > > The issue of Net Neutrality is becoming pretty hot.. Marc Andreessen sparked a furious tweet storm by suggesting that India would have been better off under British rule because of the recent decision on Internet pricing and 'free' access. > > See link below. > > Africa needs to define its own Net Neutrality rules..And this needs to be done yesterday. > > Ali Hussein > Tel: +254 713 601113 > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <director(a)ipop.org.pk<mailto:director@ipop.org.pk>> > Date: Feb 10, 2016 4:42 PM > Subject: Re: [global-nn] Colonialism in the Digital World > To: <azrak_khan(a)hotmail.com<mailto:azrak_khan@hotmail.com>>, <global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net<mailto:global-nn@lists.riseup.net>> > Cc: > > > Famed venture capitalist criticized India net neutrality rule and tweeted India would have done better economically under the British Empire. > > http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-10/marc-andreessen-pro-colon…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.bloomberg.com_news_…> > > Arzak > > Sent by Outlook<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__taps.io_outlookmobile&d…> for Android > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… > > 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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Fwd: Re: [global-nn] Colonialism in the Digital World
by Ali Hussein 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Listers The issue of Net Neutrality is becoming pretty hot.. Marc Andreessen sparked a furious tweet storm by suggesting that India would have been better off under British rule because of the recent decision on Internet pricing and 'free' access. See link below. Africa needs to define its own Net Neutrality rules..And this needs to be done yesterday. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <director(a)ipop.org.pk> Date: Feb 10, 2016 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [global-nn] Colonialism in the Digital World To: <azrak_khan(a)hotmail.com>, <global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net> Cc: Famed venture capitalist criticized India net neutrality rule and tweeted India would have done better economically under the British Empire. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-10/marc-andreessen-pro-colon… Arzak Sent by Outlook <http://taps.io/outlookmobile> for Android

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Interesting Article Re SA, Cell C and Zero-Rating As a Tool to Combat Market Dominance
by Ebele Okobi 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/663/140682.html Why Cell C is fighting for unregulated OTT services By: Stuart Lewis<http://www.bizcommunity.com/Search/196/663/s-Stuart+Lewis.html> Founded in 2001, seven years after its two biggest competitors, Cell C is still largely a new kid on the block. However, in its stand against the regulation of OTT services like Whatsapp, it has drawn a line in the sand, with Vodacom and MTN on one side and itself, OTTs and the South African consumer on the other. To understand why it makes perfect sense for Cell C to do this, you have to understand the industry that it is operating in. The South African mobile market is divided into two kinds of operators: those that own infrastructure, and those that piggyback off of infrastructure built and owned by other companies. The four largest players in the country are, in order, Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom - all of whom built and maintain their own real world network of cellphone towers and other connections. The rest of the market is divided up between Neotel (those guys who are constantly digging cable trenches across busy roads) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) like FNB Mobile and Virgin Mobile. MVNOs sell phones and contracts but use infrastructure built by other networks. For the most part, they are hosted on Cell C's network. As of April last year, the South African mobile network was estimated to consist of around 80 million connections, though this has undoubtedly grown significantly since then. Vodacom still controls the largest market share, though their subscriber base has largely stagnated and is starting to decline. MTN is rapidly closing in on Vodacom, however, and has grown steadily over the last four years. Cell C is growing at a significantly faster rate and is starting to capture much more of the market but still lags behind its much older competitors. Cell C is dwarfed by these two companies who are either the biggest African mobile operator, like MTN, or owned by the world's second largest telecommunications company, like Vodacom. It also only entered the South African market long after MTN and Vodacom were already household names so it is constantly playing a game of catch-up. In order to make up the deficit in infrastructure and customer base, Cell C has to be innovative and follow the demand in the industry rather than protect its profits. "Cell C is the challenger network," said Cell C's chief legal officer, Graham Mackinnon, in a recent radio interview. "We've had to come up with products that are very customer-friendly in order to attract customers to ourselves... We have worked out a model that says it would be best to embrace change, to embrace the OTTs and try and find ways to satisfy our customers." All their rhetoric around the OTT hearings has focused on the "anti-consumer" practices of MTN and Vodacom and how embracing rather than regulating OTTs will benefit consumers, thereby positioning themselves as the network on the consumer's "side". Putting the rhetoric aside, Cell C has recognised where the future of mobile usage is going and has realised that by pre-empting that growth they can steal a march on their competitors and maybe even grow past them. To this end, they offered zero-rated Whatsapp leading up to the OTT meeting in parliament to "show their support" and now offer a R5/30 days Whatsapp bundle. Since Whatsapp is the most used social platform in South Africa with upwards of 16 million users, this is an incredibly smart move. It also supports the next two most popular platforms - Facebook and Facebook Messenger - with its free Facebook offer. Cell C is openly and unapologetically targeting these platforms. We should not even begin to think that Cell C's positioning of itself as a crusader for our right to access these kinds of services means that it is in this battle for anything more than an increased market share and customer base. But for now, its interests align with the greatest benefit to the South African consumer. [Description: Description: Description: cid:image001.png@01C8F888.8FCCE630] Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 2 Stephen St | London | W1T 1AN ebeleokobi(a)fb.com From: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com>> Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 8:16 PM To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke<mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: Re: [global-nn] Colonialism in the Digital World I just wanted to say that we at Facebook STRONGLY reject the sentiments expressed by Marc Andreesen last night regarding India. He does not speak for us. Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] On Feb 10, 2016, at 7:20 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Listers The issue of Net Neutrality is becoming pretty hot.. Marc Andreessen sparked a furious tweet storm by suggesting that India would have been better off under British rule because of the recent decision on Internet pricing and 'free' access. See link below. Africa needs to define its own Net Neutrality rules..And this needs to be done yesterday. Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <director(a)ipop.org.pk<mailto:director@ipop.org.pk>> Date: Feb 10, 2016 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [global-nn] Colonialism in the Digital World To: <azrak_khan(a)hotmail.com<mailto:azrak_khan@hotmail.com>>, <global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net<mailto:global-nn@lists.riseup.net>> Cc: Famed venture capitalist criticized India net neutrality rule and tweeted India would have done better economically under the British Empire. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-10/marc-andreessen-pro-colon…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.bloomberg.com_news_…> Arzak Sent by Outlook<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__taps.io_outlookmobile&d…> for Android _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… Unsubscribe or change your options at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… 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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TRAI Order: A Sledgehammer, not a scalpel
by Nanjira Sambuli 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Policy analysis of the Indian regulator’s ruling. We do have lessons to learn, because they may have over-regulated: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/net-neutrality-debate-trai… <http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/net-neutrality-debate-trai…> Regards, Nanjira Sambuli Research Lead iHub <http://www.ihub.co.ke/> | Research <http://www.ihub.co.ke/research> | UXLab <http://www.ihub.co.ke/uxlab> | Consulting <http://www.ihub.co.ke/consulting> Mobile: +254722481566 Skype: nanjirasambuli | Twitter: @NiNanjira

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We will not block free access to Facebook, says government
by Nanjira Sambuli 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

The CS is cited as saying that we won't go the India route. I'm amazed at how reporting on the TRAI decision has been summarised to banning Free Basics; the bigger picture and ruling relegated to the back seat... http://nairobinews.nation.co.ke/news/will-block-free-access-facebook-says-g… Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone.

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Fwd: [Skunkworks] Epson event for small equipment dealers, system admins, cyber cafe owners
by Barrack Otieno 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Might be usefull to some listers. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Dennis Kioko via skunkworks" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Feb 8, 2016 2:58 PM Subject: [Skunkworks] Epson event for small equipment dealers, system admins, cyber cafe owners To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Cc: Good Afternoon Skunks, Epson is hosting a networking event (cocktail). The event is especially for professionals who operate in the below sectors (though not limited to these): - System admins - Cyber cafe owners - If you offer support and ICT sales to businesses, especially in the SME space - ICT equipment sales - Designers and photographers The aim of the event is to get you to meet the local Epson team, who will address concerns ranging from equipment that is available locally, where you may source Epson devices if you are in sales or regular purchase of these, and sourcing for genuine supplies too (quality, number of prints and longevity of device differs based on inks used). Epson will also be sharing on: - low cost printing - high quality and low cost printing - imaging (projectors) for various use cases ("short throw" different lighting scenarios, interactive projectors, wireless input etc) Lastly, as I mentioned earlier, there will be a provision for networking, and you will get to meet others in your sector. The event takes place the other *Thursday*, the *18th*, at the *InterContinental Hotel *starting* 6:30 pm. *Attendance is free and there's free parking. Being the first event, the number of slots is limited to 50, hence you may want to book early. In the future, will expand the number of slots based on attendance. You can list other issues you would like addressed in response to this mail. Please share this with others whom you feel this may be relevant to. <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epson-cocktail-tickets-19704623058> *Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epson-cocktail-tickets-19704623058 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epson-cocktail-tickets-19704623058>* -- with Regards: blog.denniskioko.com <http://www.denniskioko.com/> _______________________________________________ skunkworks mailing list skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Call for Presentations AIS'16 is Open
by Barrack Otieno 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Dear Listers, For your attention and action. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "AFRINIC Communication" <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> Date: Feb 11, 2016 11:21 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Call for Presentations AIS'16 is Open To: <africann(a)afrinic.net> Cc: [French Version Below] Dear Colleagues, The Call for Presentations for the Africa Internet Summit, AIS’16 is now open. We invite all individuals wishing to present during the meeting, which will be held from 29 May - 10 June 2016 in Gaborone, Botswana to submit their presentation abstract. To enrich the discussions and share knowledge with the technical community at AIS’16, we are seeking presentations of a wide range of issues, broadly related to access and development of the Internet in Africa. We are specifically interested in presentations focusing on: • Internet Governance • E-governance • Internet of Things • IANA Transition • Internet Measurements • Core Internet Infrastructure • Access, Utility and Development • The Internet and Economic Development • Business Practices and Technology • Higher Education in the Age of Technology • Cyber Security • Technology and Business • Cloud Computing • Open Data/Big Data • Technology and Content Production • Relations between Mobile Operators and the Internet Community • Mobile Applications • IPv6 • Peering and Interconnection • DNS • RPKI • IXPs Your contribution can be in the form of a presentation during a session, a tutorial, or a live technical demonstration. Kindly read all information carefully before submitting your proposal. Speakers’ Guidelines • Presentations should be 15 -20 minutes in length, with approximately 10-15 minutes for Q&A at the end of each presentation. • The maximum time allotted per presentation will not exceed 30 minutes. • We shall send you a URL of our online submission system to upload your final presentation slides. • The presenter(s) will be required to upload their final presentation in PDF format, no later than three (3) days prior to the presentation date. • Presenters are responsible for producing any handouts should they require them. There are usually approximately 200 delegates in each session. • Tutorials can range from 90 minutes to half a day in length. • Presentations with marketing and/or commercial content are not allowed. How to submit Please send submissions to: aiscfp[(a)]afrinic.net. Your proposal should contain the following information: • Full Name • Email Address • Affiliation • Title of Presentation • A detailed abstract or outline describing the presentation • Draft slides for the presentation (if ready/available) • Length of talk (minutes) • Short biography Important dates to note • Deadline for submitting an application – 10 March 2016 • Notification of acceptance of application – 17 March 2016 • Deadline for submission of draft presentations – 17 April 2016 • Submission of final presentation - 24 May 2016 If you are interested in presenting at AIS'16, please send us an abstract of 300 words or less outlining the key ideas of your presentation, tutorial, or demonstration at: aiscfp [@]afrinic.net. AIS’16 Team ……………………………………. Chers collègues, Ceci est un appel à présentations pour la prochaine réunion de l'AIS 2016 qui se déroulera à Gaborone, Botswana du 29 mai au 10 juin. Venez échanger et partager vos connaissances et savoir-faire avec notre public sur les politiques reliées à la gestion des ressources de numérotation Internet et les réseaux IP. Nous recherchons des orateurs qui souhaitent partager leurs idées et savoir sur un large éventail de sujets principalement liés à l'accès et au développement de l’Internet en Afrique. Nous sommes plus spécialement intéressés par des présentations mettant l’accent sur : • La gouvernance de l'Internet • L’e – gouvernance • Transition IANA • L’internet des Objets • Mesures de l'internet • L’Infrastructure Internet de base • L’accès, l'utilité et le développement • L'Internet et le développement économique • Les pratiques d'affaires dans l'ère de la technologie • L'enseignement supérieur à l'ère de la technologie • La cyber sécurité • La technologie et le business • Le Cloud Computing • L’Open Data / Big Data • La technologie et la création de contenu • Les relations entre les opérateurs mobiles et la communauté Internet • Les applications mobiles • L’IPv6 • L’épuisement d'IPv4 • Le Peering et l’interconnexion • Les DNS • RPKI • Les Points d’Echange Internet Votre contribution peut être sous la forme d’une présentation durant une session, un tutoriel ou une démonstration technique en live. Si vous souhaitez intégrer notre équipe d’intervenants lors de notre future réunion, il vous suffit de suivre ces instructions. Conditions à Remplir • Les présentations sont d'une durée de 15 -20 minutes, dont 10-15 minutes réservées aux Questions & Réponses à la fin de chaque présentation. • Le temps maximal alloué par présentation ne doit pas dépasser 30 minutes. • Nous allons vous transmettre un lien qui vous permettra de soumettre la version finale de votre présentation sur notre système en ligne de soumission de présentation. • Merci de soumettre votre présentation finale en format PDF, trois jours avant la date de votre présentation. • Les présentateurs sont responsables pour produire des documents de support en cas de besoin. Nous avons habituellement une audience constituée d'environ 200 délégués pour chaque session. • Les tutoriels peuvent varier de 90 minutes à une demi-journée dans la longueur. • Les présentations avec un contenu commercial ne sont pas autorisées Dates Clés • Date limite pour soumettre une/des application/s le 10 mars 2016 • Notification d'acceptation de l'application le 17 mars 2016 • Soumission de la présentation préliminaire le 17 avril 2016 • Soumission finale de la présentation le 24 mai 2016 Veuillez soumettre votre proposition de présentation à : aiscfp [@] afrinic.net Dans l’attente de lire votre proposition de présentation. L’Equipe d’AIS’16 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Reminder- Survey of Civil Society Participation in the WSIS Process
by Barrack Otieno 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Listers, For your attention and action. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Puneeth Nagaraj" <puneeth.nagaraj(a)nludelhi.ac.in> Date: Feb 11, 2016 12:50 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Reminder- Survey of Civil Society Participation in the WSIS Process To: <bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net>, <wsis10(a)lists.bestbits.net>, < internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: Dear All, *Please ignore this mail if you have already filled out the survey. Apologies for cross posting.* The Centre for Communication Governance and Global Partners Digital are producing a report analysing civil society engagement with the WSIS Review process. A significant portion of this report will be informed by the views of civil society representatives who were involved in the process. To this end, we have prepared a short questionnaire that will help frame our study. This is to inform you that the deadline to fill out the survey (link below) has been extended to *14th February, 2016*. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eO3Tl0Upme5B2g2WRHlNlRlhyQy9_TLk19dKCMeYXu… We request you to take some time out to fill out the survey. Thanks, Puneeth -- Puneeth Nagaraj | Senior Fellow Centre for Communication Governance | National Law University, Delhi | Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110078 | Cell: (+91) 956-091-4899 | Fax: (+91) 11-280-34256 | www.ccgdelhi.org . <http://goog_561379142/> www.nludelhi.ac.in | <https://twitter.com/CCGDelhi> _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu.

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] FYI - live stream - Kathy Brown speaking at UN as part of International Day of Women & Girls in Science
by Barrack Otieno 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan York <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 6:15 AM Subject: [Internet Policy] FYI - live stream - Kathy Brown speaking at UN as part of International Day of Women & Girls in Science To: Internet Policy External <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Internetpolicy subscribers, FYI, Internet Society President and CEO Kathy Brown will be speaking at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, February 11, sometime between 11:40 and 13:00 New York time (UTC-5) as part of the "International Day of Women & Girls in Science". We have a blog post up about this at: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2016/02/watch-live-feb-1… The live stream will be available from the UN's WEBTV site at a link on: http://webtv.un.org/live/ (The exact link will only be available on Thursday once the video stream goes live.) You can learn more about the day here: http://womeninscienceday.org/index.html and the program is here: http://womeninscienceday.org/2016Program.html Kathy is speaking in the second block of speakers under the theme of "Policy Imperatives for Women and Girls in Science". For those of you using social media, the UN is promoting the #dayofwomeninscience hashtag and that is already active on Twitter and Facebook: https://twitter.com/hashtag/dayofwomeninscience https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dayofwomeninscience We encourage you to join in watching the event and sharing the information within your circles. Dan P.S. For those who like sharing our stories on social media, the links are: https://twitter.com/internetsociety/status/697568903833133056 https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety/posts/10153164455908239 https://plus.google.com/+InternetSociety/posts/YaWM9J1iTra https://www.linkedin.com/company/internet-society/comments?topic=6103336764… We expect to be sharing more links and updates on this theme during the day tomorrow. -- Dan York Senior Content Strategist, Internet Society york(a)isoc.org +1-802-735-1624 Jabber: york(a)jabber.isoc.org Skype: danyork http://twitter.com/danyork http://www.internetsociety.org/ _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno <div id="DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br /> <table style="border-top: 1px solid #aaabb6;"> <tr> <td style="width: 470px; padding-top: 20px; color: #41424e; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. <br /><a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email" target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com</a> </td> </tr> </table><a href="#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"></a></div>

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3 ways #Taxi incumbents should look at #RideHailing services
by Mbugua Njihia 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

The old dogs of the taxi industry (and I am not taking about those with radio call and dispatch centers) are probably seated on their hoods right now drinking a cup of hot porridge from mama tembeza while reading the newspaper and waiting for me to walk over so they can say "Unajua wewe ndio umefungua bishara, hii change tutafanya aje" when I reach my destination, after paying an exorbitant fee that if itemized would cover the porridge, the newspaper, today's lunch and hardship allowance ~ http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/ubertaxiwars.html #AdaptorDie ᐧ

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Curriculum Reform - what is the tech community's input?
by Simeon Oriko 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

Listers, Some of you may be aware that the Kenya Institute for Curriculum (KICD), has embarked on curriculum reforms for basic and teacher education. (View the curriculum development cycle here <http://www.kicd.ac.ke/images/corpcomm/currdevcycle.pdf> [PDF]). KICD is currently conducting a national needs assessment study whose findings will inform the reform process. KICD is thus calling for a submission of memoranda from the public. In response, the ED10 Consortium <http://ed10.co/about/> has created this document <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UiiRxzudjqcKJQ82Q-hWZZlmrlGeSMe1a0ik-PJ…> to crowdsource input and we will in turn organize your views and submit them as a joint memorandum for consideration by KICD. We are also hosting a thinkathon (consultative meeting) this Sunday, 7th February 2016 at iHub from 2pm-4pm. You may register for the event here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ed10-thinkathon-kenya-education-curriculum-rev…>. We hope to use this thinkathon to build consensus on issues and ideas raised at the meeting and on the document. I’m curious: what submissions can the tech industry contribute to this process? Kind Regards, Simeon Oriko | Digital and Innovation Strategist Web: www.mtotowajirani.com <http://www.mtotowajirani.com/> | Twitter: @SimeonOriko <https://twitter.com/simeonoriko> LinkedIn: ke.linkedin.com/in/simeonoriko <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/simeonoriko> Cell: +254 724 892 941 | Skype: simeonoriko

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Fwd: [global-nn] Indian regulator bans differential pricing, including zero rating
by Ali Hussein 09 Feb '16

09 Feb '16

Listers This might be of interest to you. This is something that we all in Africa can learn from. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: parminder <parminder(a)itforchange.net> > Date: 8 February 2016 at 2:14:50 PM EAT > To: "global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net" <global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net> > Subject: [global-nn] Indian regulator bans differential pricing, including zero rating > Reply-To: parminder <parminder(a)itforchange.net> > > http://www.trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/WhatsNew/Documents/Regulation_Data_Ser… > > shorter press release is at > http://trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/PressRealease/Document/Press_Release_No_13… > > Can be considered as a path breaking regulatory move, which may set the trend for developing countries... > > parminder

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Experienced Technology Leader Named as ICANN President and CEO
by Bob Omondi 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

More here: https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2016-02-08-en *Los Angeles, California…* Göran Marby, an experienced business executive and government leader has been named the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). "I'm delighted to announce Göran as the new head of ICANN," said Dr. Stephen Crocker, Chair of the ICANN Board of Directors. "His leadership experience as a technology CEO and start-up founder as well as his current experience as Director-General of the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority will be invaluable as ICANN moves towards the next chapter in its history. We conducted an extensive, global search and Göran impressed us all throughout with his shared values, operational experience and understanding of the Internet ecosystem. I'm looking forward to working with him and what I know will be his substantial contribution to ICANN and to helping ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet." Marby is a Swedish citizen, currently living in Stockholm. He and his family will be relocating to Los Angeles, California the location of one of ICANN's three global hubs. "I am very excited to be joining ICANN and joining at the start of a new era for the organization and the community," said Marby. "While I know there is much for me to learn, I am eager to work with ICANN's multistakeholder community to continue all the good work that ICANN has been doing and am very committed to implementing the community's decisions – both with respect to the IANA Stewardship Transition, but also in the myriad important areas of ICANN policy development as it fulfills its mission." Marby will succeed current President and CEO Fadi Chehadé whose term finishes on March 15, 2016. Marby will join ICANN in May 2016. During this time, Akram Atallah, President of ICANN's Global Domains Division will serve as acting CEO. "I am very grateful to Akram for agreeing to step into this role and providing the continuity and leadership ICANN needs at such an important time," said Dr Crocker. Göran Marby has more than 20 years of experience in the Internet and technology sectors. Prior to joining PTS he co-founded AppGate Network Security AB a security software company where he served as CEO between 2002 and 2009 with a focus on international customers and operations. He has held several other leadership roles in the Internet and technology sectors including as CEO of Cygate a network services company, Country Manager for Cisco in Sweden and as CEO of Unisource Business Networks in Sweden. Marby holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Gothenburg School Economics

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Easy Taxi partners with banks to provide Ksh. 1 Billion facility to 1000 taxi drivers
by Mbugua Njihia 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Easy Taxi Kenya has partnered with various banks in Kenya to set aside up to KES.1 Billion shillings at a discounted interest rate to improve the capacity of taxi drivers under a deal dubbed ‘1Billion for 1,000 drivers’ ~ *http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/easy_taxi_kenya.html* <http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/easy_taxi_kenya.html> ᐧ

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Board Vacancies: Apply for CA Directors Position By February 12, 2016
by Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Dear All, We thought this would interest you. Please click the link and share with as many qualified people as possible so they apply. Qualifications are within the quoted Sections of KICA; http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/news-and-media/1519-want-to-join-the-ca-boa rd-of-directors-apply-by-february-12 Kind regards, Jack Juma PROGRAM OFFICER Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) Rehema Place, Block F Suite 45 P.O Box 28053-00200, City Square Tel. +2540202615496, 3861718 Mobile: 0715555550, 0733180008 Email : <mailto:hotline@cofek.co.ke> hotline(a)cofek.co.ke Web : <http://www.cofek.co.ke/> www.cofek.co.ke COFEK - Restoring Consumer Confidence and Pride

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CA board disbanded amid protests from members
by Grace Githaiga 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

The Communications Authority board was on Friday disbanded following Attorney General Githu Muigai's advice to withdraw an appeal challenging the High Court orders sending the team home. ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru said the seven-member board ceased to be in office from Friday, and a process to establish a new team would start immediately. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/CA-board-disbanded-amid-protests-from-memb…

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More support for springing startups
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Listers, Allow me to post a question on the group - which is the question I had in mind to present to CS Joe Mucheru. Mine is a burning question on how to incentivize the startup eco-system, including: 1. How to make the business registration process a bit less hectic. 2. Tax breaks for some amount of time during which they operate to pick up business and traction around this. Having managed the eco-system in Mombasa for a while, I think you end up finding potential kids and other chaps having ideas, but who can not enter into some contests or can not be eligible to enroll to specific support frameworks because of their lack of a business registration certificate. Which is sad, to see such potential go all the way down the drain because of financial or other constraints. There is a pipeline issue for potential startups here that needs to be resolved, but how can we work together around this? -- *Ahmed Maawy* Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) Ambassador - Open Knowledge Director - Startup Grind Mombasa Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer swahilibox.co.ke www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> startupgrind.com ajplus.net www.everylayer.com

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[kictanet] http://qz.com/611570/now-its-cairo-taxi-drivers-turn-to-say-theyre-fed-up-with-uber/
by WANGARI KABIRU 07 Feb '16

07 Feb '16

.....For taxi driver Nessim Abdel Malak, 36, he doesn’t see such apps as taking business directly away from him currently but is fearful that their murky legal status could affect competition.‘They (Uber drivers) should have to pay insurance and taxes just like us” he told Quartz. “I am totally against this idea”.Abdel Malak estimated that he has to pay around 2000 Egyptian pounds ($255) for a professional taxi driver’s license and mandatory union fees. “The Uber drivers can offer more competitive rates compared to us because they have lower overheads” he lamented.... Views from far and wide in the North. By now, perhaps the Uber Executives are riding on the "negative waves" for their free PR - it is a marketing strategy too, an entry tactic too! Moving away from the taxi hue and cry, I believe Uber is a version of a human "car track". As an app, we now can track all your movements as you hail and use the service. Thus Uber at a global level becomes a repository of human movements within cities.This opens new lines of business to trade the data with interest groups such as development planners, governments and security agencies. Blessed week. 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".

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Re: [kictanet] Curriculum Reform - what is the tech community's input?
by nnfeischools 07 Feb '16

07 Feb '16

Dear Simeon Elihu TV would be interested in participating in this decision. I am not able to attend today but keep us updated. We have participated in stakeholders forums that the Ministry has been holding as they work towards the curriculum change . I agree it's important that thus forum send some recommendations on the use of ICT and Media in education Jane On Feb 5, 2016 17:23, Simeon Oriko via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Listers, > > Some of you may be aware that the Kenya Institute for Curriculum (KICD), has embarked on curriculum reforms for basic and teacher education. (View the curriculum development cycle here [PDF]). > > KICD is currently conducting a national needs assessment study whose findings will inform the reform process. KICD is thus calling for a submission of memoranda from the public. > > In response, the ED10 Consortium has created this document to crowdsource input and we will in turn organize your views and submit them as a joint memorandum for consideration by KICD. > > We are also hosting a thinkathon (consultative meeting) this Sunday, 7th February 2016 at iHub from 2pm-4pm. You may register for the event here. We hope to use this thinkathon to build consensus on issues and ideas raised at the meeting and on the document. > > I’m curious: what submissions can the tech industry contribute to this process? > > Kind Regards, > > Simeon Oriko | Digital and Innovation Strategist > > Web: www.mtotowajirani.com | Twitter: @SimeonOriko

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by Doris ofisi 05 Feb '16

05 Feb '16

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Rappel/reminder ICANN 55: apply to host a remote hub
by Barrack Otieno 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

Listers, This is for your information and action. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Yaovi Atohoun" <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Feb 4, 2016 2:29 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Rappel/reminder ICANN 55: apply to host a remote hub To: "AfrICANN Community List" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Cc: FRANCAIS: Si votre structure est intéressée pour abriter un hub distant pour la réunion d' ICANN 55, prière lire les conditions en téléchargeant le fichier en Français à l'adresse https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-hub-host-terms Pour soumettre une demande en ligne, prière le faire à l'adresse https://forms.icann.org/en/remote-hub-request . Vous avez aussi les informations générales sur la participation à distance à l'adresse https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation#remote-hubs ENGLISH: If your organization is interested in hosting a remote hub during ICANN 55, https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-hub-host-terms . The application page is https://forms.icann.org/en/remote-hub-request General information on remote participation is available at https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation#remote-hubs Thanks - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] ITCG Nominations to the IGF MAG
by Barrack Otieno 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

Listers, For your information. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Carl Gahnberg" <gahnberg(a)isoc.org> Date: Feb 4, 2016 11:42 AM Subject: [Internet Policy] ITCG Nominations to the IGF MAG To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: *Dear all,* *Please find below a message from the Chair of the ITCG NOMCOM, **Eliot Lear,** in regards to the recently concluded nominations process to the IGF MAG:* The Internet Technical Collaboration Group nominations committee (NOMCOM) is pleased to have put forward the following slate of new candidates for consideration by the United Nations to the 2016 Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG). Names are listed in alphabetical order: • Miss Laura Hutchison of the United Kingdom • Mr. Mwendwa Kivuva of Kenya • Ms. Karen McCabe of the United States of America • Mr. Shernon Osepa of Curaçao (Netherlands) • Mr. Sumon Ahmed Sabir of Bangladesh • Ms. Salam Yamout* of Lebanon In addition to these new candidates, we have endorsed the continuing participation in the MAG of the following individuals: • Mr. Peter Dengate Thrush of New Zealand • Mr. Xiaodong Lee* of the People’s Republic of China • Ms. Izumi Okutani of Japan • Ms. Lynn St. Amour of the United States of America • Mr. German Valdez of Australia • Mr. Flavio Wagner of Brazil A justification for each individual has been filed online with the UN. *Dr. Lee and *Ms. Yamout work for their respective governments. The NOMCOM was constituted and convened shortly after the UN issued the call for MAG candidates on 4 January, and worked through the month of January. A call for applications was issued on 8 January, 2016. Applications from thirty-two people were received, and then considered. In addition, the NOMCOM solicited for, and received applications from members of the MAG who represent the Internet Technical Community and wished to be renewed. In making our selection, the NOMCOM took into account the individuals’ abilities and accomplishments, as well as both gender and regional diversity. The NOMCOM considered the need for continuity within the MAG when examining those candidates wishing to continue as MAG members, and particularly the criteria that can be found at internetcollaboration.org . The NOMCOM would like to thank all applicants for their applications and willingness to devote time to this important process. The members of the Internet Technical Collaboration Group NOMCOM for 2016 were: • Carolina Aguerre • Adiel Akplogan • Jane Coffin • Nigel Hickson • John Klensin • Eliot Lear (chair) • Scott Mansfield • Ashwin Jacob Mathew - Carl Gahnberg (ISOC support) On behalf of the ITCG NOMCOM, Eliot Lear Chair _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu.

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Great jobs at Afrinic
by Mwendwa Kivuva 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

https://www.afrinic.net/en/about-us/career/1543-hite 1. Head of IT & Engineering 2. Head, Communications and Public Relations Regards -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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Re: [kictanet] More support for springing startups
by nnfeischools 02 Feb '16

02 Feb '16

Dear Amos Don't just give up try centum foundation. They support different types of local start ups. Log to the web site and fill in an application JaneOn Feb 2, 2016 21:47, Amos Ochieng via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Well I agree with the discussions so far but I find the startup ecosystem very biased toward tech startups. I am particularly concerned because I ran an early stage startup focused on marketing and communication services and most people I have talked to dont find it necessary to invest in us even after proof of concept and scalability. All of us cannot be programmers and innovators somebody has to offer the critical support services (strategy, branding, marketing etc) needed to take the innovations to market. So far I have found it practically very hard finding investors (angels and VCs) to put their expertise and resources in startups that are not purely tech. > > Hopefully somebody can shed light on this > > On Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 6:11 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> On Feb 2, 2016 1:14 PM, "James Muritu via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> > >> > Registering a business in Kenya is a nightmare. I have used the new online platform(ecitizen) and there's nothing good to talk about it. Not only did I lose money after making several mpesa transactions, the system has no support process. A dark hole it is! For fear of losing "broking" opportunities, my view is that the very people inside Sheria are sabotaging the system. We have a long way to go as a country. >> > >> >> Hi James, sometimes back, ICTA was crowdsourcing form the community on how they can make the ecitizen portal and othet e-government services more efficient and useful. Probably you can share your experience on the list. I'm sure the guys at ICTA will pick up the feedback, which will help improve the platform(s) further. >> >> Regards >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ochiengamos%40gmail.c… >> >> 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. > > > > > -- > > "You can just hang outside in the sun all day tossing a ball around... > Or you can sit at your computer and do something that matters." > - Cartman > ____________________________________________________________________________

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Economics of dominance, control | Nairobi Law Monthly [feedly]
by Sidney Ochieng 02 Feb '16

02 Feb '16

An exhaustive look on the Safaricom dominance question and how we got there ---- Economics of dominance, control | Nairobi Law Monthly http://nairobilawmonthly.com/index.php/2016/02/01/economics-of-dominance-co… ---- Shared via my feedly reader Sidney Touched not typed

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How India Pierced Facebook's Free Internet Program
by Mildred Achoch 02 Feb '16

02 Feb '16

Hi everyone. This article by Lauren Smiley may be of interest: https://medium.com/backchannel/how-india-pierced-facebook-s-free-internet-p… Mildred. On Tue, Jan 12, 2016 at 12:26 PM, Josh Kinoti via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jan/09/facebook-india-zuckerberg > > _______________________________________________ > 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/mildandred%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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Testing competition policy in the UK
by Rose Lukalo -Owino 02 Feb '16

02 Feb '16

Hi everyone, Hope this article might add to our own reflections on competition in the telecoms sector. Ofcom chief warns on O2 and Three merger http://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/feb/01/ofcom-chief-warns-on-o2-and…

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Proposed Copyright Act Amendments on Liability of Internet Service Providers [feedly]
by Sidney Ochieng 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

Proposed Copyright Act Amendments on Liability of Internet Service Providers https://ipkenya.wordpress.com/2016/01/28/proposed-copyright-act-amendments-… -- via my feedly.com reader

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Fw: Internet of Everything (Are U Ready)
by Matunda Nyanchama 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

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