June 2016 - KICTANet

Principles on privacy & freedom of expression - A19 consultation
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Dear Listers, This may be of interest. Regards, ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gabrielle Guillemin <gabrielle(a)article19.org> Date: 2016-06-08 20:00 GMT+03:00 Subject: [IRPCoalition] Principles on privacy & freedom of expression - A19 consultation To: bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net, governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org, irp(a)lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org Dear all, With apologies for cross-posting, ARTICLE 19 has just launched a public consultation on principles on privacy and freedom of expression. The principles look at the ways in which privacy and freedom of expression are mutually reinforcing but also areas where they conflict (both online and offline). More details about the purpose of this iniative, process, the principles and a background paper on these issues are available from here: https://www.article19.org/resources.php/resource/38397/en/consultation-open… The consultation is open until end of August. Kind regards, Gabrielle _______________________________________________ IRP mailing list IRP(a)lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org https://lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org/mailman/listinfo/irp -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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APC is hiring: Africa communications and research officer
by Emilar Vushe - Gandhi 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

Dear all, apc.org is hiring. Please share with your relevant networks. *Africa communications and research officer, Association for Progressive Communications (APC)* APC is looking for a dynamic information and communications person to join our team on the basis of a six-month fixed term contract (with optional extension should circumstances allow). Applications and questions about the position should be sent to: jobs(a)apc.org with “AFRICA COMMUNICATIONS AND RESEARCH OFFICER” in the subject line. Applications must include: a) An up-to-date CV b) A recent sample of your writing c) Three references d) A cover letter explaining your interest in this position. *The deadline for applications is 24 June 2016.* The objective of the position is to provide research and communications support for APC's internet policy, governance and rights work in Africa. The successful applicant will become part of initiatives such as the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms, the African School of Internet Governance (AfriSIG), the African Internet Governance Forum, as well as our African women's rights activities. *Tasks and responsibilities will include:* * Desktop research to find articles, stories, resources or other content that is relevant to human rights and women's rights on the internet in Africa. * Assisting in creating relevant content on internet rights and internet policy by writing blog posts, stories and reports. * Updating the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms platform and related social media platforms with current and relevant content, including photos and videos. * Networking with APC's partners and members in Africa to gather and disseminate stories and resources about human rights on the internet in Africa. * Conducting interviews on social media with people involved in rights work in Africa. * Tracking and monitoring web metrics and the performance of social media activity to assist with optimising our communications strategies. * Undertaking broader communications and outreach activities related to APC's policy, rights and gender justice work in Africa. * Building APC’s public profile, with emphasis on the African region, by ensuring that all French-language communication vehicles are high-quality, vibrant, current, consistent and informative. *Candidate profile:* * Located in Africa – preferably but not necessarily in South Africa. * Native French speaker with excellent English language skills. * Interest in and understanding of internet policies, as well as human and internet rights in the region. * Applicants need to have completed a relevant academic qualification (ideally post-graduate) and have at least three years of experience in a related field. * Vibrant, creative and strategic communicator. * Excellent writing skills. * Expertise in social media outreach and networking. * Proven record of delivering on tight deadlines. * A team player, who enjoys working with a culturally diverse group of people located in different parts of the world. * Graphic design and/or multimedia skills will be an advantage. The call can be found online here: https://www.apc.org/en/node/21728/ -- Emilar E. Gandhi Africa Policy Coordinator Communications and Information Policy Programme (CIPP) Association for Progressive Communications www.apc.org skype/twitter: emilarvushe

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Are the American Internet Giants Politically Agnostic?
by Ali Hussein 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

Listers First there there was the hullabaloo about Facebook 'doctoring' its trending feeds and now there is the thingi about Google allegedly tweaking its algorithms to favor Hillary Clinton. If you are like me and have watched Season 4 of House of Cards you can start to begin appreciating how technology companies have come to loom large in political contests. As we in Kenya enter electioneering period (no matter that the elections are over a year away!) this issue will come to the fore too in our local politics. http://adage.com/article/campaign-trail/google-cahoots-clinton-campaign/304… Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Re: [kictanet] [kicktanet] Key ICT Sector Takeaways from 2016/17 Kenya Budget
by Joseph Mucheru 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

Hi Martin, I have two clarifications for you. 1: Laptop project got the full allocation, we used some of the 17bn this financial year (15/16) hence the balance in 16/17 is less. 2: We bought an extra 10% shareholding in TKL for Kes 1/- and further we bought 40% of the debt TKL owed orange (about Kes 30bn) for another kes 1/-. Meaning in the TKL balance sheet, they owe GoK about 12bn. 40% of the 30bn shareholder loan. Balance is owed to Jamuhuru Holdings which is 100% owned by Helios Fund III Thanks On Jun 10, 2016 8:19 AM, "Martin Gicheru via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: What does the 2016 Kenya budget have for the ICT sector? Here is what we picked <http://www.techweez.com/2016/06/09/ict-sector-kenya-201617-budget/>. Regards, Martin Gicheru _______________________________________________ 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/joe%40mucheru.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] Are the American Internet Giants Politically Agnostic?
by Wangari Kabiru 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

Blessed MONDAY! This discussion may be looked at from closer home. With all the divergent information from our friends as they go to their polls, this is good fodder for the nations that have given notice of (or already have done it) e.g social media blockage or more broadly to self manage social media in the nation for some period during election time. One media house piece, counteracted by another or the defending organisation statement. Which government unit do we have to keep up with this? And be real and bring this closer home. Government have democracies to manage. Anything, anything, anything that presents itself to them as unmanageable, mixed up information and misinformed irresponsible....overall with preserved destabilisation tendencies shifts from the famous adage of freedom to information to security. Then to online teargas!! The onus is sitting with the owners, experts, advocates; you know this is coming up soon. What are you doing? Let it not be waiting as civil society including local media builds a battalion of know how and yet you know that the parallel is not within relevant Government agencies; more about understanding dynamics than even dynamics. Partnerships now may avert this and breed a positive vibrant election period social media. Be blessed. Regards/WangariOn Jun 13, 2016 05:55, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Exacly.. Waudo. I think also that comment adds to the original gist of the conversation as started by Ali :D > > On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 5:38 AM, waudo siganga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> The best systems are the simple ones - complicated ones provide their own loopholes not least because they are marketed as something hard for people to understand. >> >> W. >> >> On Mon, Jun 13, 2016, at 03:11 AM, Lawrence Njogu via kictanet wrote: >>> >>> I agree with you Ebele on this one....100%. Been there done that & #itscomplicated >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2016 22:12:51 +0000 >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Are the American Internet Giants Politically Agnostic? >>> From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> CC: ebeleokobi(a)fb.com; kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> To: lnjogu(a)hotmail.com >>> >>> Let’s take this offline, if you’d like to learn more about the US system? >>> >>> But just to avoid confusion-I’ve voted in US elections since 1992, and I’ve volunteered for three different campaigns over the years. It’s quite complicated even for those of us who vote in the US to understand, much less trying to follow it from afar! Your understanding of the Democratic primary system is, unfortunately, completely incorrect, both generally and in this specific case. Have a look at the links I posted previously for information about how this system works. Also, for context-Clinton has won over 3 million more votes than Sanders in the primaries thus far. So, the will of the people, as measured by the popular vote, is overwhelmingly for Clinton. >>> >>> Also, even though Sanders is vowing to stay in until July (although he’s amended this in some reports to Tuesday, after the DC primary), we already know who the nominee is, because Clinton already has 800 more delegates than Sanders, and she also has 400 more than she needs to win. There is no way for Sanders to win, unless Clinton drops out of the race. It is, as they say, all over but the shouting, and fortunately, a savage social media game does not necessarily lead to electoral victory. Which brings me back to the original point of this thread. . . >>> >>> See here for the vote breakdown-http://www.wsj.com/articles/hillary-clinton-takes-decisive-lead-o… >>> >>> >>> From: Ahmed Mohamed Maawy <ultimateprogramer(a)gmail.com> >>> Date: Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 7:51 PM >>> To: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Are the American Internet Giants Politically Agnostic? >>> >>> OK basically I think this not a political discussion. But the way I understand this is that the sad thing about American primaries is that I guess the Delegates and Super Delegates have the power to over-turn the will of the voters in the July convention. >>> >>> I would believe Hillary goes through because of the current pledges ma

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Dr Nyaki Adeya Weya Appointed to the board of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya
by Alice Munyua 11 Jun '16

11 Jun '16

Congratulations Nyaki! Well deserved Best Alice

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Re: [kictanet] Africa Hackon Information Security
by Mitchell Odili 11 Jun '16

11 Jun '16

Dear Listers IoT in focus. This may be of interest to you Connecting devices is just the first act in an internet of Things production. The Magic happens when analytics transform data into business intelligence. How secure is your data though? Is your Company data really safe? How about your car? & the wi-fi you use? Are your Information security defenses up to date? Learn Key Insights from Cyber security experts during the 3rd Africa Hackon Annual Cyber Security Conference at Michael Joseph centre on 28-29 July 2016 proudly sponsored by Safaricom & Isolutions Associates. Register at https <https://goo.gl/xHcQDJ>:// <https://goo.gl/xHcQDJ>goo.gl <https://goo.gl/xHcQDJ>/ <https://goo.gl/xHcQDJ>xHcQDJ Come learn, network and do business. AfricaHackOn 2016: Convergence in Security <https://goo.gl/xHcQDJ> goo.gl Guests in attendants include: 1. Hon Joe Mucheru - CS Ministry of ICT 2. Bob Collymore - CEO Safaricom 3. James Kinyua - MD Isols For more information, see attached the program Reserve your space at https <https://goo.gl/xHcQDJ>:// <https://goo.gl/xHcQDJ>goo.gl <https://goo.gl/xHcQDJ>/ <https://goo.gl/xHcQDJ>xHcQDJ <https://goo.gl/xHcQDJ> See you then On Jun 8, 2016 1:03 AM, "Grace Githaiga via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: KICTANet in partnership with Access is pleased to announce an open call for women journalists and women bloggers to participate in digital security training. We are particularly interested in women journalists and bloggers who focus on political reporting. We will nevertheless observe the constitutional requirement of the one third gender rule and will therefore consider a few applications from men bloggers and journalists. This training is informed by incidents of online harassment of women journalists and bloggers, and coming at a time when the Kenyan social media environment is polarized because of the approaching elections. *The Training* The training will increase participants’ knowledge in such areas as: · Identification and evaluation of risks · Response to digital security incidents · Legal and ethical environments along online expression. For more information, please see the flyer attached. To apply, please *SEND YOUR EMAIL TO info(a)kictanet.or.ke <info(a)kictanet.or.ke>*. The *deadline to submit expressions of interest is June 13, 2016.* If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with Liz Orembo (lizorembo(a)gmail.com) who is coordinating this Project. Kind Regards GG _______________________________________________ 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/mitchellodili%40gmail… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Digital Security Training: KICTANet calls for applications
by Grace Githaiga 11 Jun '16

11 Jun '16

KICTANet in partnership with Access is pleased to announce an open call for women journalists and women bloggers to participate in digital security training. We are particularly interested in women journalists and bloggers who focus on political reporting. We will nevertheless observe the constitutional requirement of the one third gender rule and will therefore consider a few applications from men bloggers and journalists. This training is informed by incidents of online harassment of women journalists and bloggers, and coming at a time when the Kenyan social media environment is polarized because of the approaching elections. The Training The training will increase participants’ knowledge in such areas as: · Identification and evaluation of risks · Response to digital security incidents · Legal and ethical environments along online expression. For more information, please see the flyer attached. To apply, please SEND YOUR EMAIL TO info(a)kictanet.or.ke. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is June 13, 2016. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with Liz Orembo (lizorembo(a)gmail.com) who is coordinating this Project. Kind RegardsGG

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Re: [kictanet] Dr Nyaki Adeya Weya Appointed to the board of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya
by Catherine Adeya 10 Jun '16

10 Jun '16

Thank you Walu... ------------------------------------------- On Fri, 6/10/16, Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: Re: [kictanet] Dr Nyaki Adeya Weya Appointed to the board of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya To: elizaslider(a)yahoo.com Cc: "Walubengo J" <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Date: Friday, June 10, 2016, 2:21 PM +++1 Congrats @Nyaki. Well deserved. walu. From: Judy Okite via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Cc: Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 10, 2016 12:49 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Dr Nyaki Adeya Weya Appointed to the board of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya CONGRATULATIONS, to Dr. Catherine Adeya-Weya!! Kind Regards, 'Chance Favors the prepared mind' - Louis Pasteur On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 12:25 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Congratulations Nyaki.RegardsOn Jun 10, 2016 12:06 PM, "Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Such great news, congratulations 🎊 Nyaki On Jun 10, 2016 12:04 PM, "Alice Munyua via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Congratulations Nyaki! Well deserved Best Alice _______________________________________________ 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/dmuthoni%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/otieno.barrack%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/judyokite%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/jwalu%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. -----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/elizaslider%40yahoo.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.

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[kicktanet] Key ICT Sector Takeaways from 2016/17 Kenya Budget
by Martin Gicheru 10 Jun '16

10 Jun '16

What does the 2016 Kenya budget have for the ICT sector? Here is what we picked <http://www.techweez.com/2016/06/09/ict-sector-kenya-201617-budget/>. Regards, Martin Gicheru

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