July 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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Re: [kictanet] Fwd: TCRA to enforce use of .tz domain names
by Wangari Kabiru 16 Dec '16

16 Dec '16

Happy Saturday! Tony, your pointer on the add on for KENIC at business registry is certainly a plus!...after first year, possibly voluntary continuity would be evidenced (by paying up more, increasing services opted for). Huduma Centres across the country might be well set to support KENIC for such. A close by nation, SA trade partners, they do not camouflage their home base identities virtually. For here it normally feels as though having a .KE is belittling the local entities global image. Yes, KENIC's PR work locally and even beyond the borders by partnership with agencies such as KNCCI and other such business chambers would support in managing this narrative. Today, we are all free as per the bill of rights et al. Start your Kenyan journey to for example SA today...you know freedom = visa etc. Launch your Kenyan business in SA = guide to foreigners starting a business in SA. The virtual space rules will high chances emulate the rules of the land. I believe this TZ position has a place when it comes to virtual dominance as a nation, more into their future. TZ is not waiting until that future to start reversing and nationalist PR campaigns. They are on it now! Thank you for the enlightenment. Blessed weekend. Regards/WangariOn Jun 4, 2016 08:55, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Actually Tony, KeNIC is at 58362 which is a good milestone. > > I think the moment we successfully brand our nation as a > business/tourist destination our TLD will be able to compete > effectively with the gTLD's. Look at South Africa, anything South > Africa looks cool , no wonder they have 1,046,266 names. > > Whichever the methodology, TCRA got people talking about .TZ, KeNIC > got us talking about .Ke, this is the way to go, with Strong and > sustainable institutions in Our Internet Industry we will get better > services and a more educated community. > > Thank you > > Best Regards > > On 6/4/16, Tony White via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > At the time KENIC took over responsibility for the .ke namespace from > > Randy Bush, there were less than 1000 registered domains. KENIC has > > marketed .ke to the extent that we now have over 52,000 registered > > domains - and KENIC is ambitiously aiming at 1 million domains. > > > > Tanzania should follow the same route - and NOT 'force' the issue in > > the hope of making 'a quick buck'. It is human nature to resist > > anything we are 'forced' to do, especially where we see no benefit. > > > > Local companies, targeting locals, should have a local domain - and in > > Kenya KENIC has achieved this purely through successful marketing - > > eg. online stores have .ke domain names. > > > > On the other hand, local companies targetting the international market > > would be best served by a .com or other GTLD. After all, that's why we > > have GTLDs in the first place! > > > > The main issue here is *choice* - and yes, it would be a good idea to > > include an *option* on new company registrations to simultaneously > > register a .ke domain - and as company registrations are moving > > online, this will be a relatively easy thing to accomplish - KENIC > > take note ;) > > > > Have a good weekend, everybody, > > Tony > > > > > > On 04/06/2016, Wangari Kabiru via kictanet > > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Blessed Saturday! > >> > >> I would appreciate insights here in light of this TZ position. > >> > >> Such a requirement, might; > >> > >> a. It be aligned to nationalism; buy Kenya, build Kenya (herein TZ) > >> Brand Kenya promotion too > >> b. Does a .KE give greater control to law enforcement e.g incase of email > >> trail investigations, money trail or such. Or it doesn't matter whether > >> .COM, .NZ > >> c. Would this possibly make the .KE at some point to become a freebie when > >> you register a business in Kenya - incentive > >> d. The global space and business is now virtual. In attempting to quantify > >> the import-export values virtually, what is the revenue paid out for the > >> non > >> .KE domains annually. What would be retained if they were .KE? > >> > >> > >> Thank you for the enlightenment. > >> > >> Blessed weekend. > >> > >> Regards/WangariOn Jun 3, 2016 10:40, Ali Hussein via kictanet > >> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>> > >>> Listers > >>> > >>> Interesting developments from our neighbors. Something to emulate or > >>> should we leave the choice to enterprise and individuals? > >>> > >>> 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 > >>> > >>> Begin forwarded message: > >>> > >>>> From: "Mohsin from Extreme Web Technologies Ltd" > >>>> <support(a)extremewebtechnologies.com> > >>>> Date: 3 June 2016 at 10:12:00 AM EAT > >>>> To: "Ali Hussein" <Ali.Hussein(a)Campusciti.com> > >>>> Subject: TCRA to enforce use of .tz domain names > >>>> Reply-To: "Mohsin from Extreme Web Technologies Ltd" > >>>> <support(a)extremewebtechnologies.c

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ICT Policy - KICTAnet Validation Workshop- Tue 26th July, 8:00-12:30pm, Strathmore University
by Walubengo J 02 Aug '16

02 Aug '16

Dear Listers, Further to the ICT policy discussions we had a few weeks ago, we are happy to announce that he PS, ICT & Innovations, Victor Kyalo has agreed to grace the KICTANet Validation workshop scheduled for next week, Tues 26th July 2016, 8:00-12:30pm at the Strathmore University. Those wishing to attend are therefore advised to register atKenya ICT Policy 2016 validation meeting | | | Kenya ICT Policy 2016 validation meeting Kenya is developing a new ICT Policy to replace the one of 2006. The public was invitate to give input to the dr... | | | Limited spaces available, so the earlier you register the better (first come first serve) with priority ofcourse to those who made an actual contribution/post. After all, they are coming to validate or enhance the same. Best regards and hope to see you there. Walu & Barrack,for KICTAnet

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Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2016 Draft Programme and Online Registration
by Barrack Otieno 30 Jul '16

30 Jul '16

Dear Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum will be held on 12 August 2016 at the Laico Regency Hotel from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. The theme of the Forum will be 'Enabling Inclusive and Sustainable Growth'. Attached please find the draft programme. In addition you can register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenya-igf-2016-tickets-26819331342 We have limited places and would like you to register as soon as possible. Online discussions will start on 8th August and end on 11th August 2016. The meeting will also be webcast, we shall be providing streaming details in due course as well. We look forward to your contribution and participation. on behalf of the Multi Stakeholder Advisory Group -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Africa's KINGS countries
by Wangari Kabiru 30 Jul '16

30 Jul '16

Blessed Saturday! The next call is for the "Central Banks" to turn a blind eye or pluck an eye for innovations relating to Diaspora money remittance. Even with the increased options, the cost is too high swallowing up the real money that gets into the hands of recipients in developing countries or reducing the true value of each of the many low value amounts sent in (inter currency exhanges included). Blessed day. Regards/Wangari On Jul 30, 2016 13:07, Mildred Achoch via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > > > Interesting read! The K.I.N.G.S. are Kenya,Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. > > > > "This is happening within an enabling policy environment that is pro-innovation; for example, the M-Pesa innovation in Kenya happened because someone at the central bank turned a blind eye. " > > > > > > > > On Saturday, July 30, 2016, Eric Osiakwan via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> http://qz.com/744284/africas-kings-countries-will-drive-the-continents-tech… >> >> >> >> Eric here >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! > > http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com > > > >

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Africa's KINGS countries
by Eric Osiakwan 30 Jul '16

30 Jul '16

http://qz.com/744284/africas-kings-countries-will-drive-the-continents-tech… Eric here Sent from my iPhone

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Computer and Cyber crimes bill 2016 Day 1 of 5 Part 2 Offences
by Barrack Otieno 30 Jul '16

30 Jul '16

Listers, As announced last week, online discussions on the Computer and Cybercrimes bill 2016 will start today. The Computer and Cybercrimes bill can be accessed using the following link http://www.mygov.go.ke/?p=11234. Today we focus on part II of the bill which focuses on the offences: Questions 1. Does the section address computer and cyber crime related offenses in a comprehensive manner and according to International standards ? 2. If it does not can you point out areas that need to be incorporated into the bill? 3. Are there clauses in this section that will impede the growth of electronic commerce or affect online citizen participation as seen on Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) ? If that is the case , how should the same be phrased? 4. Do you have any other proposals that can be incorporated into part 2 to improve it? We welcome your feedback on the questions above, Thank you Kelvin and Barrack -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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On Cybersecurity: Mapping Civil Society Actors
by Nanjira Sambuli 29 Jul '16

29 Jul '16

Thank you to all who’ve pinged me on the side in an individual/organisational capacity. We will be sharing preliminary findings of the mapping exercise at the IGF on the 12th. In the meantime, if any other organisation here (including development partners, funders) is working on cyber security issues in any capacity, do get in touch. Would like to ensure we have as inclusive a mapping as possible. > On 27 Jul 2016, at 12:00, 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. On Cybersecurity: Mapping Civil Society Actors (Nanjira Sambuli) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:56:20 +0300 > From: Nanjira Sambuli <email(a)nanjira.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] On Cybersecurity: Mapping Civil Society Actors > Message-ID: <E1A1518A-480B-404A-A016-740C6634E184(a)nanjira.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi folks, as we discuss the Cybersecurity Bill, please ping me separately if you work on cybersecurity issues at any level, as civil society actors. Finalising a mapping study of actors in the landscape. > > Thanks to KICTANet, Article 19 and CIPIT for their responses. If there are others represented here doing important work in the space, tafadhali let me know :) > > > 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> > IM: +254722481566 (WhatsApp | Telegram | iMessage) > > > > > >

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Invitation for an ICT Forum at Strathmore University
by Ronald Mweu 28 Jul '16

28 Jul '16

Hello Listers, The HSBS Group Nairobi, I hope this finds you well. The HSBS Group Kenya is inviting you for a giant ICT Forum above to be held at Strathmore University Auditorium on the 29th of July 2016. The theme of the Forum is “GOVERNANCE AND FRAUD PREVENTION". The theme should help you have knowledge of the available opportunities in ICT, in the ever changing world thus enable you make informed choices. Attending the Forum will be the right decision regarding your future and ICT education. Being a delegate at this prestigious event offers you a wealth of advantages such as: Face-to-Face personal access and interaction with top decisions makers and other delegates. The opportunity to feature and demonstrate your ICT ideas and get mentored on the same.Meet and find other students and ICT practitioners. Creating links and understanding to the ever growing ICT environment. Please find attached, your official invitation. For more details please call Gladys on 0714009133 or send an Email to The HSBS Group; nairobi(a)thehsbsgroup.com Looking forward to a successful and productive forum. See you on Friday

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