June 2016 - KICTANet

Calling on volunteers for the 2016 Kenya IGF steering team!
by Grace Githaiga 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, KIGF is a knowledge sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to the regional and global IGFs to ensure a bottom up Internet policy development processes and a strong link between global internet policies and the national one. KICTANet wishes to invite volunteers from all stakeholder groups to assist in preparation of the 2016 KIGF edition, which is slated for 12th August 2016. The volunteers will form a local Multistakeholder Advisory Group that will be expected to: 1. Reach out to the community to source community participation and KIGF subject focus areas. 2. Lead online discussions prior to the KIGF. 3. Coordinate logistics and fundraising for the meeting. 4. Coordinate the actual event. 5. Report on outcomes of the event. To express interest, please send an email to info(a)kictanet.co.ke indicating your stakeholder group, expertise and state your particular interest in steering KIGF 2016 by 24th June 2016. Membership to the steering team is voluntary and all materials produced by KICTANet are published under creative commons licenses. Organisations from various stakeholder groups are encouraged to nominate representatives. For more information or clarification, kindly email Barrack Otieno on otienobarrack(a)gmail.com About KICTANet The Kenya ICT Action Network is an open multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interests and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reforms in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. Learn more at www.kictanet.or.ke

1 0

Vimeo wins U.S. appeal in music copyright case
by Mildred Achoch 17 Jun '16

17 Jun '16

Hi all, This may be of interest. http://venturebeat.com/2016/06/16/vimeo-wins-u-s-appeal-in-music-copyright-… Regards, Mildred Achoch.

2 1

KRA should not have free access to taxpayers accounts
by Grace Githaiga 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

By rejecting the bid by KRA to freely access its customers’ M-Pesa accounts, Safaricom is just restating the law. The right to privacy is a key tenet of Kenya’s legal philosophy.It is protected in among others the Banking Act, the Advocates Act and the telecommunications laws, which all provide that third parties-- including State agencies—cannot access people’s personal information without a court order. By purporting to pass a provision in the Finance Bill giving the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) powers to access “third party” information freely, Finance Secretary Henry Rotich is attempting to repeal these Acts in one fell swoop. He is implying that the KRA can access a taxpayer’s bank account, M-Pesa records or even files held by their advocates without any reference to the courts. Unfortunately the law is not on his side. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Opinion-and-Analysis/KRA-should-not-have…

1 0

KRA, M-PESA and our bank accounts
by Nanjira Sambuli 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Safaricom-rejects-KRA-bid-for-free-acces… Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone.

4 4

Fwd: [Internet Policy] Net neutrality decision
by Barrack Otieno 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Interesting developement. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Sarokin <sarokin(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 5:35 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Net neutrality decision To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> FYI: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/court-upholds-net-neutrality-rul… Court Upholds 'Net Neutrality' Rules for Internet Access By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Jun 14, 2016, 10:21 AM ET A federal appeals court has upheld the government's "net neutrality" rules that require internet providers to treat all web traffic equally. The ruling Tuesday from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is a win for the Obama administration, consumer groups and content companies such as Netflix that want to prevent online content from being blocked or channeled into fast and slow lanes. The rules treat broadband service like a public utility and prevent internet service providers from offering preferential treatment to sites that pay for faster service. Providers like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T say the rules threaten innovation and undermine investment in broadband infrastructure. _______________________________________________ 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 PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

2 1

Fwd: Cyber policy training programme - Open call for applications
by Mwendwa Kivuva 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

A great opportunity for Civil Society actors ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Daniela Schnidrig <daniela(a)gp-digital.org> Date: 7 June 2016 at 14:34 Subject: Cyber policy training programme - Open call for applications To: Aditi Gupta <aditi(a)gp-digital.org> Dear all, (Apologies for cross-posting) I’m delighted to share with you the open call for applications <http://www.gp-digital.org/cyber-policy-training-programme-open-call-for-app…> for our cyber policy training programme. We are looking for civil society actors interested in engaging in cyber policymaking processes and building their expertise on cyber policy, human rights and strategic advocacy. As part of GPD’s Cyber Capacity Building Programme <http://www.gp-digital.org/gpd-launches-new-global-programme-to-foster-more-…>, the training will build the capacity of up to 50 civil society participants from Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean to increase their knowledge on cyber policy issues and improve their advocacy skills to bring a human rights perspective to cyber policymaking debates. You can read more about the training structure and criteria to apply in the open call <http://www.gp-digital.org/cyber-policy-training-programme-open-call-for-app…>below. If you are interested in applying, fill out this form <https://docs.google.com/a/gp-digital.org/forms/d/1ZqX1ANfkPQ_5-iI096mOZGXNo…> before Midnight UTC, June 23. Please feel free to share the open call with anyone who might be interested, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Best, Daniela --------------------------- Cyber policy training programme: open call for applications We are pleased to announce the open call for applications from Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean to participate in an applied training programme on cyber policy issues as part of Global Partners Digital’s cyber capacity building programme <http://www.gp-digital.org/gpd-launches-new-global-programme-to-foster-more-…>. We are looking for civil society actors interested in engaging in cyber policymaking processes and building their expertise on cyber policy, human rights and strategic advocacy. Launched earlier this year, the programme is focused on making cyber policymaking processes around the world more inclusive by building capacity and advocacy skills, and fostering stronger collaboration in developing rights-respecting cyber policies. The training The training will build the capacity of civil society participants to increase their knowledge on cyber policy issues and improve their advocacy skills to bring a human rights perspective to policymaking debates. Up to 50 participants from Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean will be selected to participate in the overall training programme, which will consist of two stages: - Online training: a series of videos and accompanying interactive Q&A sessions covering the different modules of the curriculum outlined below (June-July). - In-person training: led by experts, providing practical advocacy and communication skills, tailored to regional needs (3-4 days, date tbd in September/October). The curriculum will focus on topical cyber policy issues from a human rights perspective, and cover a range of issues including cybersecurity, human rights, regulatory frameworks & policymaking processes, and capacity building. In order to inform concrete advocacy efforts, it will aim to build substantive knowledge on cyber policy debates in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean, coupled with practical advocacy and communication skills needed to engage in these debates. Successful graduates of the overall programme will also be considered for limited funding opportunities over the course of 2017 to pursue advocacy activities on cyber policy issues. The online curriculum and Q&A sessions are designed to be a public resource and will be open to anyone interested. Application process To apply for the training programme, please fill out this form <https://docs.google.com/a/gp-digital.org/forms/d/1ZqX1ANfkPQ_5-iI096mOZGXNo…> . The deadline to submit expressions of interest is midnight UTC, June 23. Successful applicants will be notified within 10 days of the application deadline. Criteria for selection The selected candidates must provide a clear motivation for participating in the programme, including outlining how they intend to use the knowledge and skills gained in their future work in cyber policy. In order to qualify for financial support to attend the in-person training, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Be a civil society actor, from Africa, Asia or Latin America and the Caribbean - Be interested in engaging in cyber policy debates - Be interested in applying the knowledge and skills gained practically in future advocacy - Participate in all sessions of the online training programme (June-July) Applications will be balanced with regard to gender and geographical diversity. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Project Coordinator Daniela Schnidrig (daniela(a)gp-digital.org) -- *Daniela Schnidrig* Project Coordinator | GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL Second Home, 68-80 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JL T: +44 (0)203 818 3258 | M: +44 (0)7543 146138 | Skype: daniela.globalpartners gp-digital.org

1 0

Helios eyes Telkom Kenya's Real Estate...
by Ngigi Waithaka 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

Listers, I just came across this ... http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/New-Telkom-Kenya-owner-He… Is this the start we were hoping for? -- *Regards,* *Wait**haka Ngigi* Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building T +254 20 525 0750 |Office Mobile: +254 716 201061 | M +254 737 811 000 www.at.co.ke

5 5

Re: [kictanet] CAK Cybersecurity Regulations
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

FYI- The website has the comments submitted before the May public consultations; we also submitted comments after the May consultations: https://www.accessnow.org/kenya-draft-laws-internet-need-redrafting-protect… -- Best Regards, *Ephraim Percy Kenyanito* Sub-Saharan Africa Policy Analyst/ Mchambuzi wa Sera Afrika Kusini ya Sahara 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 15 June 2016 at 01:52, Sidney Ochieng via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > As one of the two people, all views were my own. However I'd like to thank > the person from the CA who posted it here. Way to go to inform people > > Sidney > > Touched not typed from my Infinix Z3 > On 14 Jun 2016 6:53 pm, "Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Impressed to see that at least two listers submitted their views, and >> that CAK posted an aggregate of submissions from the public consultation >> phase. >> >> Notably absent are civil society organisations (save for individuals who >> may not necessarily have been representing their respective organisations). >> >> What are the gaps? Capacity for (cyber) policy engagement? >> >> -- >> Regards, >> Nanjira >> www.nanjira.com <http://www.nanjira.com> >> >> About.Me <http://about.me/ninanjira>| Twitter >> <http://www.twitter.com/ninanjira>| LinkedIn >> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanjira>| Skype >> <http://hatscripts.com/addskype?nanjirasambuli> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/sidney.ochieng%40gmai… >> >> 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. >

1 0

CAK Cybersecurity Regulations
by Nanjira Sambuli 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

Impressed to see that at least two listers submitted their views, and that CAK posted an aggregate of submissions from the public consultation phase. Notably absent are civil society organisations (save for individuals who may not necessarily have been representing their respective organisations). What are the gaps? Capacity for (cyber) policy engagement? -- Regards, Nanjira www.nanjira.com <http://www.nanjira.com> About.Me <http://about.me/ninanjira>| Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/ninanjira>| LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanjira>| Skype <http://hatscripts.com/addskype?nanjirasambuli>

3 2

Court Backs Rules Treating Internet as Utility, Not Luxury - The New York Times
by Ali Hussein 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Listers This is an interesting development. WASHINGTON — High-speed internet service can be defined as a utility, a federal court has ruled, in a sweeping decision clearing the way for more rigorous policing of broadband providers and greater protections for web users. The two-to-one decision from a three-judge panel at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday came in a case about rules applying to a doctrine known as net neutrality, which prohibit broadband companies from blocking or slowing the delivery of internet content to consumers. Those rules, created by the Federal Communications Commission in early 2015, started a huge legal battle as cable, telecom and wireless internet providers sued to overturn regulations that they said went far beyond the F.C.C.’s authority and would hurt their businesses. Read on:- http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/15/technology/net-neutrality-fcc-appeals-cou… Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

1 0