March 2016 - KICTANet

RELEVANCE, RATIONALE AND TANGIBLE OUTCOMES OF ICT SUMMIT?
by James Mbugua 23 Mar '16

23 Mar '16

Listers, It has been several years since this Connected Summit began in this country and at quite a handsome cost. This year. if it was not for Walubengo's article in the Daily Nation, I did not even know it was ongoing. Which brings me to a number of questions regarding this Summit: 1. This many years later, what tangible outcomes or visible achievements can be attributed to this Summit? What for instance were last year's resolutions and how have they been met going into this year's edition? 2. This Summit is always held in Diani. Initially, it may have made sense to get top government and IT industry execs away together but with rapport having been established and communication channels established, what is the continued rationale for having this conference at an exclusive tourist destination cutting off access to many of our young ICT entrepreneurs who could benefit from it? Shouldn't this Summit be held in Nairobi where we find all the major ICT companies, ICT incubation hubs, Universities and techpreneurs? Slides and sunshine on the beach maketh not a tech nation! 3. What academic papers, journal contributions or published inventions/innovations have come out of this Summit? Can we begin to see more focused, academic/research breakthroughs being tabled at the conference and not just baseline projections of where we are? How are the dominant topics of the day being handled at this Summit by our best tech brains? The Bitcoin saga in Kenya? Where is the CBK governor and the Bitpesa proponents to give their respective views? The issue of Safaricom's National Police Network....where are the respective government and private sector parties to also give their views? IFMIS and NYS funds scandal? Where are the tech papers to advise on how public funds can best be safeguarded within government information systems? Digital migration and digital dividends? What has been the impact on the broadcast sector one year later? These and many more I believe would help contribute to the debate in this vibrant sector. Let us consider making this conference both accessible to the masses and also a forum for debating the major topical issues of the day affecting the country and involving technology. Regards, JG On Wed, Mar 23, 2016 at 8:24 AM, Walubengo J via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > In case you missed this.. > > WALUBENGO: Laptops, 4G, privacy – nothing’s off limits at > <http://t.sidekickopen50.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs1…> > > WALUBENGO: Laptops, 4G, privacy – nothing’s off limits at > The clear message was that government doesn’t always have all the answers. > > <http://t.sidekickopen50.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs1…> > > -walu > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jgmbugua%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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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Is ICANN's oversight really moving away from the US government?
by Barrack Otieno 23 Mar '16

23 Mar '16

Listers, This might be of interest to some. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: parminder <parminder(a)itforchange.net> Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:32:49 +0530 Subject: [Internet Policy] Is ICANN's oversight really moving away from the US government? To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> My take on the ICANN oversight transition is here as an op-ed in The Hindu 'Why the Internet is not just free yet" http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/why-the-internet-isnt-just-free-yet/a… Happy to discuss. parminder -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Facebook seeking Africa Connectivity Deployments Lead, Location Flexible
by Ebele Okobi 23 Mar '16

23 Mar '16

All- The connectivity team is looking for someone to lead on connectivity deployments across Africa. It’s my understanding that there is flexibility in location. This isn’t my team, but if you know someone excellent, please have them apply, and they can also send their CV to me so that I can flag to the hiring manager. Best, Ebele https://www.facebook.com/careers/jobs/a0I1200000IA5K7EAL/?q=internet.org&lo… [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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ICT CS says Local Paper misquoted him on Anonymous Blogging Story
by James Wamathai 22 Mar '16

22 Mar '16

ICT CS says Local Paper misquoted him on Anonymous Blogging Story http://www.techweez.com/2016/03/21/cs-mucheru-on-blogging-in-kenya/

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FYI: Investors in Data Centers in Africa Heading to Monaco for First Ever Summit
by Peter Wakaba 22 Mar '16

22 Mar '16

*APO content is copyright free and can be republished at will.* [image: Invest in Data Center Africa] *PRESS RELEASE* *Investors in Data Centers in Africa Heading to Monaco for First Ever Summit* *Infrastructure investment and challenges faced by Africa will take center stage during the Summit with energy being among them* MONACO, Monaco, March 22, 2016/ -- In the first event of its kind, an exciting one-day Summit will meet in Monaco to explore the next phase of data center and cloud development across the continent. Invest in Data Center Africa (http://www.DataCloudCongress.com/africa <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5gA/0KMbAA/t.1vp/E-Zc1_HEQwex467lkBX-bQ…>) -collocated at Datacloud Europe – will meet at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco on 8th June 2016 to discuss current and future investment in Africa data centers, connectivity via subsea cables and dark fiber, energy supply, cloud, IT investment, risk and the availability of funding. The program will feature a host of inspiring top level speakers from both investor organizations and operating companies in Africa and internationally. International consulting company BroadGroup, who research and produce Datacloud, will provide a Market Assessment and Outlook for the Africa data centre landscape. “Africa infrastructure is a growth story for the next decade,” commented Philip Low, Managing Director of BroadGroup. “We are seeing the emergence of carrier neutral data centres, and importantly IP peering exchanges that will spur hosting and cloud growth over the next 24 months in several countries. But the summit hopes to create more investor led opportunities as well as assess the risk and prospects.” Infrastructure investment and challenges faced by Africa will take center stage during the Summit with energy being among them. Case studies and empirical examples will be showcased, contributing to a realistic perspective for data centre investors. Datacloud 2016 is Europe's foremost networking and business deal making forum for data center and cloud players, their customers, investors and suppliers. Attracting 1800+ executives from more than 60 countries as well as 90+ exhibiting companies, delivering a unique networking opportunity and to secure real-time deals. Sponsor and exhibitors should take early action to assure participation in what will be EMEAs largest networking event including this highly targeted summit for Africa. *Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Invest in Data Center Africa. * View multimedia content <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5gA/0KMbAA/t.1vp/E-Zc1_HEQwex467lkBX-bQ…> http://www.DataCloudCongress.com/africa <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5gA/0KMbAA/t.1vp/E-Zc1_HEQwex467lkBX-bQ…> @InvestDCAfrica @DatacloudEurope *For more information contact:* John Vather + 44 (0) 207 199 5732 john.vather(a)broad-group.com *SOURCE* Invest in Data Center Africa *Multimedia content* - Download logo <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5gA/0KMbAA/t.1vp/E-Zc1_HEQwex467lkBX-bQ…> - Image: An exciting one-day Summit will meet in Monaco to explore the next phase of data center and cloud development across the continent <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5gA/0KMbAA/t.1vp/E-Zc1_HEQwex467lkBX-bQ…> - Link: Invest in Data Center Africa <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5gA/0KMbAA/t.1vp/E-Zc1_HEQwex467lkBX-bQ…>

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Northern Corridor, a new frontier for opportunities to local ICT firms
by Grace Githaiga 22 Mar '16

22 Mar '16

What started as a tripartite initiative between Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda, to speed up the flow of cargo, and development in the railway and crude oil sectors, quickly evolved, culminating in a 50 per cent reduction in call rates across partner states - under the One Network Area; drastic improvements in transit time, from 16 days to under 5 days between Mombasa and Kampala, and the waiving of visa fees to name a few.Notwithstanding, all of these projects have hitherto been implemented directly by governments, whose modus operandi and funding sources all but guarantee foreign companies contracts, much to the detriment of local firms in the region. http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/2016-02-23/197338/

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Call for University Applicants:-ICTs in Governance Workshop, Wed 30th March 2016, MMU Nairobi
by Walubengo J 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

ICTs in Governance Workshop Wed 30th Mar 2016, Multimedia University ofKenya Callfor University Applicants: Are you currently a University student in Kenya andinterested in understanding how ICTs can be used to promote good governance? CIPESA has sponsored a 1-day workshop atMultimedia University on ICT use in Governance. The workshop based on the Kenyan Report willexplore how ICTs are being used in Public service, in Politics, for SocialAccountability and in Citizen Engagement. A total of 50 students will be selected to participatein the Workshop scheduled for Wed 30thMarch 2016. The expected outcome ofthe workshop is to create the next generation of ICT Governance champions,while demonstrating how ICTs can be used positively for good governance. If interested, please download and review the Kenya Report on ICT use in Governanceand subsequently <APPLY >toparticipate in this unique opportunity to be one of the next generation of ICTgovernance champions. Application deadline is: Friday 25th March 2016. ------Plse help sambaza to prospective candidates and apologies for cross-posting. rgds. walu.

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MTN Business Kenya - Customer Testimonials.
by Michael Bullut 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Greetings Team, Any techies / business that use the above I.S.P.? What's your review of them? Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/>* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Registration now Open for AFRINIC INRM & IPv6 Training Course in Nairobi - Kenya 19 - 22 April 2016
by Barrack Otieno 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Apologies for cross posting, might be helpfull to someone. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "AFRINIC Communication" <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> Date: Mar 16, 2016 3:09 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Registration now Open for AFRINIC INRM & IPv6 Training Course in Nairobi - Kenya 19 - 22 April 2016 To: <africann(a)afrinic.net> Cc: [Version française ci-dessous] Dear Colleagues, We would like to inform you that registration is now open for the upcoming AFRINIC INRM & IPv6 Training Course which will take place in Nairobi - Kenya as follows: Date: 19 - 22 April 2016 Venue: Will be communicated to selected participants. Fees: Free of charge with priority given to participants from AFRINIC members Registration: http://learn.afrinic.net/trp1/node/38/ Closing Date: 01 April 2016 This workshop is being hosted by iHub & WEB for ALL ============= Internet Number Resources Management Fundamentals - 1 Day ============= Course Deliverables At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: • Describe the issues surrounding IPv4 depletion and the risks they pose for the continued evolution of the Internet. • Make a good case for why NAT is bad and not a sustainable solution to the problem of IPv4 depletion. • Plan their IP addressing needs and apply for the resources from AFRINIC. • Describe the policy development process, its importance and how to take part it it. • Describe the structure of the Whois database and its importance. • Identify the key objects of the Whois database and their attributes. • Create and manipulate objects in the Whois database. • Effect Whois database changes for allocations to customers. • Test their new IP address allocations Details of our INRM modules are available at http://learn.afrinic.net/en/course/inrm/foundation ============= Understanding and Deploying IPv6: 3 Days ============= Course Deliverables At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: • Design an IPv6 address scheme for their organisations. • Configure IPv6 on Windows/Mac and Linux desktop operating systems. • Build a routed IPv6 network using both static routing and OSPFv3. • Configure tunnelling techniques to allow v6-capable sites talk to other v6 sites across a v4-only network. • Brainstorm solutions to issues holding back IPv6 in their organisations. Details of our IPv6 modules are available at http://learn.afrinic.net/en/course/ipv6/foundation ============= Target Audience: ============= Network engineers and systems administrators who understand how to design and build IPv4 networks. Participants must already understand topics like: • The OSI model and the various protocols that operate at each layer. • IPv4 addressing and subnetting. • Intra-domain routing and OSPF. • Fundamentals of Inter-domain routing with BGP • Basic network services like DHCP and DNS. • How to use the command line interfaces of key routing platforms (e.g Cisco IOS) ============= Fees and Charges: ============= Participation in this training workshop is FREE of charge for selected participants. Priority will always be given to participants who are AFRINIC members. Tea and lunch will be served during the days of the workshop. Note that AFRINIC will not bear any transportation and/or accommodation costs for the participants. ============= Seats and Registration: ============= Selected candidates will be contacted directly with the further information and must confirm their attendance within 48 hours or else forfeit their seats. Please visit our training website (http://learn.afrinic.net) for more information about our training program and follow us on Twitter (@AFRINICTraining) to keep up to date. Warm regards. AFRINIC Training Unit ================================================ FR ======================== Chers collègues, Nous avons le plaisir de vous informer que l'inscription est ouverte pour l'atelier d'AFRINIC qui se tiendra à Nairobi - Kenya: Date : 19 - 22 avril 2016 Lieu : Le lieu de la formation sera communiqué aux participants sélectionnés Frais : Gratuit et en priorité aux membres d’AFRINIC Inscription: http://learn.afrinic.net/trp1/node/38/ Date de fermeture de l'inscription: 01 avril 2016 Cette formation est co-organisée par iHUB & WEB for ALL ============ Les bases de la Gestion des Resources Internet | 1 Jour ============ Contenu du cours A l'issue de l'atelier, les participants seront capables de: • Décrire les problèmes autour de l’épuisement des adresses IPv4 et aux risques que cela représente par rapport au développement de l'Internet. • Présenter des arguments afin d'expliquer l’inefficacité du NAT qui n'est pas une solution durable au problème de l’épuisement d'IPv4. • Planifier leur besoins d'adresses IPv4 et faire une demande pour ces ressources à AFRINIC. • Décrire le processus d'élaboration des politiques, l'importance de ces politiques et comment y participer. • Décrire la structure de la base de données Whois. • Identifier des objets clés de la base de données Whois et leurs attributs. • Créer et manipuler des objets de la base de données Whois. • Modifier la base de données Whois selon les allocations de leurs clients. • Tester leurs nouvelles allocations d’adresses. Pour plus de details: http://learn.afrinic.net/fr/cours/inrm/les-bases-inrm =========== Comprendre et utiliser IPv6 | 3 jours =========== Contenu du cours A l'issue de l'atelier, les participants seront capables de: • Concevoir un schéma pour les adresses IPv6 dans leurs organisations. • Configurer IPv6 sur Windows/Mac et Linux. • Configurer le routage IPv6 - statique , OSPFv3 et MP-BGP. • Configurer les tunnels pour permettre aux sites IPv6 de communiquer avec les autres sites v6 à travers un réseau configuré uniquement en IPv4. • Faire du brainstorming pour trouver des solutions aux problèmes liés à IPv6 dans leurs organisations. Pour plus de details: http://learn.afrinic.net/fr/course/ipv6/les-bases =========== Audience cible: =========== Ingénieurs et administrateurs réseaux qui comprennent comment créer et bâtir des réseaux IPv4. Les participants doivent comprendre les sujets tels que : • Le modèle OSI et les protocoles qui opèrent à chaque niveau. • Les adressages IPv4 et ‘subnetting’ • Le routage intra-domaine et OSPF. • Les services de base de réseaux comme le DHCP et DNS . • Comment utiliser les interfaces de commande en ligne sur des plate-formes de routage clés (i.e. Cisco IOS). =========== Frais et charges: =========== La participation à cet atelier est gratuite et en priorité à nos membres mais aussi aux opérateurs réseaux ainsi qu'à quiconque serait intéresser à comprendre comment créer et gérer des réseaux IPv6. Des rafraîchissements et le déjeuner seront servis. Veuillez noter qu'AFRINIC ne prend pas en charge les coûts de transport et d'hébergement des participants. =========== Places disponibles: =========== Les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés directement et doivent confirmer leur présence à l'atelier dans 48 heures ou bien renoncer à leur siège. Pour des renseignements supplémentaires, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter par courriel training [at] afrinic [dot] net et merci de nous suivre sur Twitter (@AFRINICTraining). Cordialement. L'Équipe de formation AFRINIC _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya plans nationwide home address system
by WANGARI KABIRU 19 Mar '16

19 Mar '16

Happy Saturday! One of my interesting local survey experiences was with a colleague in UK in relation to one of our populous residential areas . There was a question to respondents to indicate the nearest government office, church or school as a way of identifying their exact residence. This was viewed as an "unnecessary question". Why so - as respondents could simply have been asked for their home address. I guess, if you do not have bread, eat cake syndrome. Associating this home address system with courier deliveries sounds too flat and not saying the whole truth. It denies this very important activity the authority it deserves. This would be a great booster to the security system and people tracking, nyumba kumi initiative. It makes a lot of sense here. So does the need for a coordinated national naming system that guides the county government whims. A lot of mapping has been done by youth groups across the country as part of NGO projects; is this output useable or this has just been child's play? Secondly, this is a great opportunity for the Public Service to engage young people in universities and colleges on internships/work attachments. From sending the young people back to their localities where they know most of the places, it also gives the famed work experience and keeps them busy.This way, keeping the project cost more efficient. Have a blessed Sunday! 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 Sat, 19/3/16, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: [kictanet] Kenya plans nationwide home address system To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Mwendwa Kivuva" <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> Date: Saturday, 19 March, 2016, 22:32 Kenya is working on a comprehensive national numbering and address system to improve accessibility and foster economic activities. The Communications Authority (CA) is in the process of setting up a committee that will begin ground works in all 47 counties to ensure sensitisation on importance of uniform mapping. The system whose timelines and cost will be projected as consultations progress, will incorporate; naming and numbering of streets, properties, buildings as well as parcels of land. Statistics by the Courier Industry Association of Kenya (CIAK) show that lack of appropriate mapping in Kenya has slowed down the growth in e-commerce. In Kenya alone, miss-deliveries owing to lack of clear addresses amount to 17 per cent, delayed deliveries are at 58 per cent and non-deliveries are at 25 per cent. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Kenya-plans-nationwide-home-address-system… -----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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