March 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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How much does a Kenyan Startup CEO earn?
by Ali Hussein 10 Apr '16

10 Apr '16

Listers How much does a Kenyan Startup CEO earn? Join the Survey, #KenyanStartupCEO https://t.co/tEkcJNunxO Interesting discussions going on in one of the Ke Entrepreneurs Whatsapp Groups. The gist of the discussion is this:- Do Kenyan Expat or migrant Start CEOs earn more than their Kenyan counterparts? The discussions since yesterday have been heated and sometimes downright, albeit veiled, hostile towards the so called expat/migrant CEOs with some claiming that they earn more because of...you can fill in the blanks. However without empirical data these are just assumptions. Are you a founder CEO hustling in the Kenyan Startup Scene? Join the conversation by filling in the form below and sambaza it far and wide. https://t.co/tEkcJNunxO This is part of building our ecosystem and ensuring that we become a global force in Tech Space. This may mean that we open (really open) our doors to a global workforce. If done well without insinuations and a veiled hostility towards our compatriots flocking into Kenya then we can truly become the Silicon Savanna we strive to be - with or without the Real Estate Infrastructure that is currently being built at the Konza Technopolis. Can I feel the traditional Kenyan Hospitality oozing out? Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113

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Digital Confessions
by Wangari Kabiru 01 Apr '16

01 Apr '16

Happy Thursday, The Digital Confessions! Today marks yet another epic opportunity with the Digital Content Creation Expo @ KICD. It is my prayer that our Tech community will rise up to be counted by raising the bar on what goes to our school-kids now and into the future without fear or favour. At this crucial time when the Kenyan Education system is undergoing reforms, go for the jugular! I take the illustration of Digital TV which raised uproar even to eliciting Government ultimatums to industry players. With the Easter season wrapping up, millions across the world are mourning in celebration of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, the largest Catholic TV Station. EWTN has brought the papacy, Israel and other symbolic ceremonies right into the living room. Until the digital wars opened up in Kenya, millions of Kenyans had a blackout to this now favorite station. Actually most heard of it when the comical Bamba man started being aired on radio. What is amazing is that EWTN started in 1978, the Kenyan started watching over 30 years later! WHY? Someone needs to explain this. Another angle, Vernacular TV is so exciting! But most significant, in this knowledge age, all efforts should be put in place to leap-frog while not just following trends with copy and paste solutions. We must create our our Generation of Creators! My people perish for lack of knowledge! Please stand to be counted. Please save us from digital confessions 30 years to come! Do have inspired, next-generation deliberations! Have a blessed day. Regards/Wangari On Mar 30, 2016 07:58, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Those interested may follow remotely. > > Regards > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Joly MacFie" <joly(a)punkcast.com> > Date: Mar 29, 2016 11:35 PM > Subject: [Internet Policy] WEBCAST TUE-FRI: South School on Internet Governance 2016 #SSIGOAS > To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> > Cc: > > We are most of the way through day one, but there's plenty to go. Vint's opening keynote is superb. > > joly posted: "From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the Eighth South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at the Organization of American States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington, DC. The main objective of the South School on Internet Governance is t" > > From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the Eighth South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at the Organization of American States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington, DC. The main objective of the South School on Internet Governance is to train new leaders of opinion in all aspects related with Internet Governance, from a global perspective and with focus on the Latin America and Caribbean Region. The program trains university and postgraduate students from the region and from the rest of the world in understanding the complexity related with Internet Governance and its importance in the future of the Internet. Speakers include Vint Cerf, Veni Markovski, Raquel Gatto, Larry Strickling, John Curran, Bill Drake, and Danny Sepulveda. The entire event will be webcast in both English and Spanish. The English version will be relayed and archived on the Internet Society Livestream Channel. > > What: Eighth South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) > Where: Organization of American States (OAS) HQ,Washington, DC > When: Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 > Agenda: http://www.gobernanzainternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SSIG_schedule.… > Webcast: http://livestre.am/5l2tN (English relay / archive)

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Confessions
by Nanjira Sambuli 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

Dear Mildred, iHub Research conducted a M&E study on behalf of Karibu Centre, in Thika. The report will be out next week, and will share a link once it's uploaded. We will also have an event on April 21st to discuss the study's findings and what they mean for computers and education of students. Out of curiosity, what rubbed you the wrong way about the presentation? There have been a range of studies from various country contexts that have shown the same. I'd recommend Geek Heresy, by Kentaro Toyama. He was at Microsoft Research and worked on a lot of EdTech projects in India, many of which failed. I penned an article recently on the need to stop thinking that tech, in and of itself, will make up for deficiencies, such as teachers, electricity etc, and quote some excerpts of his book: http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/-/620/3113684/-/4bfo09/-/index.html I will keep you posted on the report and event. Good evening. 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 On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 4:47 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: Digital Confessions (Mildred Achoch) > 2. Re: Digital Confessions (waudo siganga) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 06:26:17 -0700 > From: Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Confessions > Message-ID: > < > CADHwjVTVsMqXt+jTO0CJgLK2T5tbt0GW8iytr5b18ijSUybOAQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi all, > > I too attended the Digital Content Creation Expo as an exhibitor (poetry > blog book). The morning sessions were very informative and I will compile a > summary of points that stood out for me as a content creator and will share > them by end of next week. > > One key issue that really rubbed me the wrong way was when a certain > publisher cited a study, which I would love to read, that said something > along the lines of computers did not make much of a difference in terms of > academic performance of students; or computers actually were detrimental to > the performance of students. My hackles rise when such comments are made, > even when being cited from studies, because lets face it, anyone can do a > study and depending on the data used, the method of study, time, > constraints etc, one can tilt a study to favor a certain preconceived > notion. It did not escape my attention that the person quoting the study > was a member of the publishing fraternity but that's just an aside. > > My question is: could anyone send my way studies both supporting the > above-mentioned position and also studies that refute it? I would prefer to > make an informed decision regarding my stance on this. Right now I am > biased towards the idea that computers make a world of difference in the > learning process but again, I'd rather be wrong based on facts than right > based on my own preferences. > > Regards, > Mildred Achoch. > > On Thursday, March 31, 2016, Wangari Kabiru via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Happy Thursday, > > The Digital Confessions! > > > > Today marks yet another epic opportunity with the Digital Content > Creation > > Expo @ KICD. > > > > It is my prayer that our Tech community will rise up to be counted by > > raising the bar on what goes to our school-kids now and into the future > > without fear or favour. At this crucial time when the Kenyan Education > > system is undergoing reforms, go for the jugular! > > > > I take the illustration of Digital TV which raised uproar even to > > eliciting Government ultimatums to industry players. > > > > With the Easter season wrapping up, millions across the world are > mourning > > in celebration of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, the largest Catholic > > TV Station. EWTN has brought the papacy, Israel and other symbolic > > ceremonies right into the living room. > > Until the digital wars opened up in Kenya, millions of Kenyans had a > > blackout to this now favorite station. Actually most heard of it when the > > comical Bamba man started being aired on radio. > > What is amazing is that EWTN started in 1978, the Kenyan started watching > > over 30 years later! WHY? > > Someone needs to explain this. > > > > Another angle, Vernacular TV is so exciting! > > > > But most significant, in this knowledge age, all efforts should be put in > > place to leap-frog while not just following trends with copy and paste > > solutions. We must create our our Generation of Creators! > > My people perish for lack of knowledge! > > Please stand to be counted. > > > > Please save us from digital confessions 30 years to come! > > > > Do have inspired, next-generation deliberations! > > > > Have a blessed day. > > > > Regards/Wangari > > On Mar 30, 2016 07:58, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke');>> wrote: > > > > > > Those interested may follow remotely. > > > > > > Regards > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > > From: "Joly MacFie" <joly(a)punkcast.com > > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','joly(a)punkcast.com');>> > > > Date: Mar 29, 2016 11:35 PM > > > Subject: [Internet Policy] WEBCAST TUE-FRI: South School on Internet > > Governance 2016 #SSIGOAS > > > To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org > > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org');>" < > > InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org > > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org');>> > > > Cc: > > > > > > ?We are most of the way through day one, but there's plenty to go. > > Vint's opening keynote is superb.? > > > > > > joly posted: "From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the Eighth > > South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at the > Organization > > of American States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington, DC. The main > objective > > of the South School on Internet Governance is t" > > > > > > From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the Eighth South School on > > Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at the Organization of American > > States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington, DC. The main objective of the > > South School on Internet Governance is to train new leaders of opinion in > > all aspects related with Internet Governance, from a global perspective > and > > with focus on the Latin America and Caribbean Region. The program trains > > university and postgraduate students from the region and from the rest of > > the world in understanding the complexity related with Internet > Governance > > and its importance in the future of the Internet. Speakers include Vint > > Cerf, Veni Markovski, Raquel Gatto, Larry Strickling, John Curran, Bill > > Drake, and Danny Sepulveda. The entire event will be webcast in both > > English and Spanish. The English version will be relayed and archived on > > the Internet Society Livestream Channel. > > > > > > What: Eighth South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) > > > Where: Organization of American States (OAS) HQ,Washington, DC > > > When: Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 > > > Agenda: > > > http://www.gobernanzainternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SSIG_schedule.… > > > Webcast: http://livestre.am/5l2tN (English relay / archive) > > > > > -- > Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! > http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com >

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Confessions
by WANGARI KABIRU 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

Warm Greetings! Technology is just one of the means in education, not the end. What are we trying to solve? Perhaps is Tech the way to solve it? and if Tech, then which? 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 Thu, 31/3/16, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Confessions To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Nanjira Sambuli" <nanjira(a)ihub.co.ke> Date: Thursday, 31 March, 2016, 17:12 Dear Mildred, iHub Research conducted a M&E study on behalf of Karibu Centre, in Thika. The report will be out next week, and will share a link once it's uploaded. We will also have an event on April 21st to discuss the study's findings and what they mean for computers and education of students. Out of curiosity, what rubbed you the wrong way about the presentation? There have been a range of studies from various country contexts that have shown the same. I'd recommend Geek Heresy, by Kentaro Toyama. He was at Microsoft Research and worked on a lot of EdTech projects in India, many of which failed. I penned an article recently on the need to stop thinking that tech, in and of itself, will make up for deficiencies, such as teachers, electricity etc, and quote some excerpts of his book: http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/-/620/3113684/-/4bfo09/-/index.html I will keep you posted on the report and event. Good evening. Regards,Nanjira Sambuli Research Lead iHub | Research | UXLab | ConsultingMobile: +254722481566Skype: nanjirasambuli | Twitter: @NiNanjira On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 4:47 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: Digital Confessions (Mildred Achoch) 2. Re: Digital Confessions (waudo siganga) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 06:26:17 -0700 From: Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Confessions Message-ID: <CADHwjVTVsMqXt+jTO0CJgLK2T5tbt0GW8iytr5b18ijSUybOAQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi all, I too attended the Digital Content Creation Expo as an exhibitor (poetry blog book). The morning sessions were very informative and I will compile a summary of points that stood out for me as a content creator and will share them by end of next week. One key issue that really rubbed me the wrong way was when a certain publisher cited a study, which I would love to read, that said something along the lines of computers did not make much of a difference in terms of academic performance of students; or computers actually were detrimental to the performance of students. My hackles rise when such comments are made, even when being cited from studies, because lets face it, anyone can do a study and depending on the data used, the method of study, time, constraints etc, one can tilt a study to favor a certain preconceived notion. It did not escape my attention that the person quoting the study was a member of the publishing fraternity but that's just an aside. My question is: could anyone send my way studies both supporting the above-mentioned position and also studies that refute it? I would prefer to make an informed decision regarding my stance on this. Right now I am biased towards the idea that computers make a world of difference in the learning process but again, I'd rather be wrong based on facts than right based on my own preferences. Regards, Mildred Achoch. On Thursday, March 31, 2016, Wangari Kabiru via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Happy Thursday, > The Digital Confessions! > > Today marks yet another epic opportunity with the Digital Content Creation > Expo @ KICD. > > It is my prayer that our Tech community will rise up to be counted by > raising the bar on what goes to our school-kids now and into the future > without fear or favour. At this crucial time when the Kenyan Education > system is undergoing reforms, go for the jugular! > > I take the illustration of Digital TV which raised uproar even to > eliciting Government ultimatums to industry players. > > With the Easter season wrapping up, millions across the world are mourning > in celebration of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, the largest Catholic > TV Station. EWTN has brought the papacy, Israel and other symbolic > ceremonies right into the living room. > Until the digital wars opened up in Kenya, millions of Kenyans had a > blackout to this now favorite station. Actually most heard of it when the > comical Bamba man started being aired on radio. > What is amazing is that EWTN started in 1978, the Kenyan started watching > over 30 years later! WHY? > Someone needs to explain this. > > Another angle, Vernacular TV is so exciting! > > But most significant, in this knowledge age, all efforts should be put in > place to leap-frog while not just following trends with copy and paste > solutions. We must create our our Generation of Creators! > My people perish for lack of knowledge! > Please stand to be counted. > > Please save us from digital confessions 30 years to come! > > Do have inspired, next-generation deliberations! > > Have a blessed day. > > Regards/Wangari > On Mar 30, 2016 07:58, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke');>> wrote: > > > > Those interested may follow remotely. > > > > Regards > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: "Joly MacFie" <joly(a)punkcast.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','joly(a)punkcast.com');>> > > Date: Mar 29, 2016 11:35 PM > > Subject: [Internet Policy] WEBCAST TUE-FRI: South School on Internet > Governance 2016 #SSIGOAS > > To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org');>" < > InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org');>> > > Cc: > > > > ?We are most of the way through day one, but there's plenty to go. > Vint's opening keynote is superb.? > > > > joly posted: "From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the Eighth > South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at the Organization > of American States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington, DC. The main objective > of the South School on Internet Governance is t" > > > > From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the Eighth South School on > Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at the Organization of American > States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington, DC. The main objective of the > South School on Internet Governance is to train new leaders of opinion in > all aspects related with Internet Governance, from a global perspective and > with focus on the Latin America and Caribbean Region. The program trains > university and postgraduate students from the region and from the rest of > the world in understanding the complexity related with Internet Governance > and its importance in the future of the Internet. Speakers include Vint > Cerf, Veni Markovski, Raquel Gatto, Larry Strickling, John Curran, Bill > Drake, and Danny Sepulveda. The entire event will be webcast in both > English and Spanish. The English version will be relayed and archived on > the Internet Society Livestream Channel. > > > > What: Eighth South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) > > Where: Organization of American States (OAS) HQ,Washington, DC > > When: Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 > > Agenda: > http://www.gobernanzainternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SSIG_schedule.… > > Webcast: http://livestre.am/5l2tN (English relay / archive) > -- Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Confessions
by Nanjira Sambuli 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

Another useful read, based on the EdTech research we have conducted in Kenya on behalf of various clients: http://ihub.co.ke/blogs/26539/lessons-learned-from-edtech-research-in-kenya 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 On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 5:12 PM, Nanjira Sambuli <nanjira(a)ihub.co.ke> wrote: > Dear Mildred, > iHub Research conducted a M&E study on behalf of Karibu Centre, in Thika. > The report will be out next week, and will share a link once it's uploaded. > We will also have an event on April 21st to discuss the study's findings > and what they mean for computers and education of students. > > Out of curiosity, what rubbed you the wrong way about the presentation? > There have been a range of studies from various country contexts that have > shown the same. I'd recommend Geek Heresy, by Kentaro Toyama. He was at > Microsoft Research and worked on a lot of EdTech projects in India, many of > which failed. I penned an article recently on the need to stop thinking > that tech, in and of itself, will make up for deficiencies, such as > teachers, electricity etc, and quote some excerpts of his book: > http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/-/620/3113684/-/4bfo09/-/index.html > > I will keep you posted on the report and event. Good evening. > > > 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 > > > > > On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 4:47 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: Digital Confessions (Mildred Achoch) >> 2. Re: Digital Confessions (waudo siganga) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 06:26:17 -0700 >> From: Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com> >> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Confessions >> Message-ID: >> < >> CADHwjVTVsMqXt+jTO0CJgLK2T5tbt0GW8iytr5b18ijSUybOAQ(a)mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Hi all, >> >> I too attended the Digital Content Creation Expo as an exhibitor (poetry >> blog book). The morning sessions were very informative and I will compile >> a >> summary of points that stood out for me as a content creator and will >> share >> them by end of next week. >> >> One key issue that really rubbed me the wrong way was when a certain >> publisher cited a study, which I would love to read, that said something >> along the lines of computers did not make much of a difference in terms of >> academic performance of students; or computers actually were detrimental >> to >> the performance of students. My hackles rise when such comments are made, >> even when being cited from studies, because lets face it, anyone can do a >> study and depending on the data used, the method of study, time, >> constraints etc, one can tilt a study to favor a certain preconceived >> notion. It did not escape my attention that the person quoting the study >> was a member of the publishing fraternity but that's just an aside. >> >> My question is: could anyone send my way studies both supporting the >> above-mentioned position and also studies that refute it? I would prefer >> to >> make an informed decision regarding my stance on this. Right now I am >> biased towards the idea that computers make a world of difference in the >> learning process but again, I'd rather be wrong based on facts than right >> based on my own preferences. >> >> Regards, >> Mildred Achoch. >> >> On Thursday, March 31, 2016, Wangari Kabiru via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> > Happy Thursday, >> > The Digital Confessions! >> > >> > Today marks yet another epic opportunity with the Digital Content >> Creation >> > Expo @ KICD. >> > >> > It is my prayer that our Tech community will rise up to be counted by >> > raising the bar on what goes to our school-kids now and into the future >> > without fear or favour. At this crucial time when the Kenyan Education >> > system is undergoing reforms, go for the jugular! >> > >> > I take the illustration of Digital TV which raised uproar even to >> > eliciting Government ultimatums to industry players. >> > >> > With the Easter season wrapping up, millions across the world are >> mourning >> > in celebration of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, the largest >> Catholic >> > TV Station. EWTN has brought the papacy, Israel and other symbolic >> > ceremonies right into the living room. >> > Until the digital wars opened up in Kenya, millions of Kenyans had a >> > blackout to this now favorite station. Actually most heard of it when >> the >> > comical Bamba man started being aired on radio. >> > What is amazing is that EWTN started in 1978, the Kenyan started >> watching >> > over 30 years later! WHY? >> > Someone needs to explain this. >> > >> > Another angle, Vernacular TV is so exciting! >> > >> > But most significant, in this knowledge age, all efforts should be put >> in >> > place to leap-frog while not just following trends with copy and paste >> > solutions. We must create our our Generation of Creators! >> > My people perish for lack of knowledge! >> > Please stand to be counted. >> > >> > Please save us from digital confessions 30 years to come! >> > >> > Do have inspired, next-generation deliberations! >> > >> > Have a blessed day. >> > >> > Regards/Wangari >> > On Mar 30, 2016 07:58, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke');>> wrote: >> > > >> > > Those interested may follow remotely. >> > > >> > > Regards >> > > >> > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> > > From: "Joly MacFie" <joly(a)punkcast.com >> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','joly(a)punkcast.com');>> >> > > Date: Mar 29, 2016 11:35 PM >> > > Subject: [Internet Policy] WEBCAST TUE-FRI: South School on Internet >> > Governance 2016 #SSIGOAS >> > > To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org >> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org');>" < >> > InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org >> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org');>> >> > > Cc: >> > > >> > > ?We are most of the way through day one, but there's plenty to go. >> > Vint's opening keynote is superb.? >> > > >> > > joly posted: "From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the Eighth >> > South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at the >> Organization >> > of American States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington, DC. The main >> objective >> > of the South School on Internet Governance is t" >> > > >> > > From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the Eighth South School >> on >> > Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at the Organization of American >> > States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington, DC. The main objective of the >> > South School on Internet Governance is to train new leaders of opinion >> in >> > all aspects related with Internet Governance, from a global perspective >> and >> > with focus on the Latin America and Caribbean Region. The program trains >> > university and postgraduate students from the region and from the rest >> of >> > the world in understanding the complexity related with Internet >> Governance >> > and its importance in the future of the Internet. Speakers include Vint >> > Cerf, Veni Markovski, Raquel Gatto, Larry Strickling, John Curran, Bill >> > Drake, and Danny Sepulveda. The entire event will be webcast in both >> > English and Spanish. The English version will be relayed and archived on >> > the Internet Society Livestream Channel. >> > > >> > > What: Eighth South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) >> > > Where: Organization of American States (OAS) HQ,Washington, DC >> > > When: Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 >> > > Agenda: >> > >> http://www.gobernanzainternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SSIG_schedule.… >> > > Webcast: http://livestre.am/5l2tN (English relay / archive) >> > >> >> >> -- >> Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! >> http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com >>

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FWD: Call for papers - IEEE IoT World Forum
by waudo siganga 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2016 11:47:38 -0700 From: Chris Uwaje (FNCS) Dear All Happy Easter Season With the permission of Dr. Jimson Olufuye - Chair AFICTA, please fine the announcement on IEEE-World Forum on Internet of Things (IoT) 2016 now confirmed for December 12-14 2016, Reston, Virginia, USA. Be the first to know: WORLD FORUM ON INTERNET OF THINGS 2016 - USA Dec. 12-14 Organised by IEEE _ Appointment as Co-Chair - __Africa (Publicity and Communications)_ I wish to humbly convey the news of my appointment as Africa Co-Chair - Publicity and Communications for the 3rd World Forum on IoTs 2016 by IEEE, and solicit your dynamic support to deliver my mandate of reaching out to 500 Africa Universities and 1000 IT Industry Players for submission of about 500 Papers for consideration. I am sure that a well researched Paper from your knowledge Network and Africans in Diaspora, has the pedigree for final selection - which will put such individuals & universities in the IP forefront of IoTs in Africa and the World . Below, please find the link for; CALL FOR PAPERS ON IoTs http://wfiot2016.ieee-wf-iot.org/call-for-papers/ As Chair - Publicity and Communications for Africa, I will rely on your Professional expertise, position, capability and close relationship with the ICT Industry, Universities in Africa to champion this challenge - with particular reference to Africa's needs and expectation. PLEASE, share with your Knowledge Network. .Your feedback will be deeply appreciated. Thank you. Kind regards, Chris Uwaje (FNCS) Chair Mobile Software Solutions Past President: Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) IEEE-WFIoT 2016 (Africa Chair on Publicity & Communications) 9/4/15

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Re: [kictanet] Google To Begin Alerting Users if Gmail Account is Targeted by Government
by Mark Kipyegon Koskei 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

It will be a true test of Google's commitment to privacy when they find themselves in a position where they cannot legally notify their users concerning government surveillance. On 31/03/2016 11:40, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:31:32 +0300 > From: "George Nyabuga" <gnyabuga(a)uonbi.ac.ke> > To: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Google To Begin Alerting Users if Gmail Account is > Targeted by Government > Message-ID: > <5c502c9faabcd78860b910cb885cac9c.squirrel(a)mail.uonbi.ac.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 > > Listers, > > This may be of interest, if you do not already know. > > As privacy advocates celebrate the FBI?s decision to stop harassing Apple > over the San Bernardino shooter?s encrypted iPhone, other tech giants seem > to have finally noticed that what consumers want is privacy. But for > privacy to prevail, the government must stop snooping. With that idea in > mind, Google decided to change how the game is played. > In an official Google blog update detailing new security measures for > Gmail, the tech giant announced it would begin alerting consumers whenever > the firm detects an account is being targeted ? or rather, hacked ? by > government agencies or their proxies. While the company believes less than > 0.1 percent of Gmail users will receive this type of warning, the idea > that a tech giant is going to these lengths to give users peace of mind > and privacy should give advocacy groups across the country reason to > continue celebrating. > > More at: > http://theantimedia.org/google-to-begin-alerting-users-if-gmail-account-is-… > > https://security.googleblog.com/2016/03/more-encryption-more-notifications-… > >

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Some thoughts about the Apple iPhone encryption case
by Barrack Otieno 30 Mar '16

30 Mar '16

Listers, An interesting read. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Richard Hill" <rhill(a)hill-a.ch> Date: Mar 29, 2016 11:27 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Some thoughts about the Apple iPhone encryption case To: <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: Julia Powles offers some deep thoughts on some of the implications of the Apple iPhone case, see: http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/29/apple-fbi-encryption-san-b ernardino-uncomfortable-truths Best, Richard _______________________________________________ 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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