August 2016 - KICTANet

Fwd: No laughing matter - if you haven't been hacked you will..
by Ali Hussein 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

Listers..scary stuff.. > > > > FOLLOW SUBSCRIBE ANON TIP > > August 18, 2016 > > > > Whenever there’s a new leak of classified documents, it’s always fun to run through it and see what kind of goofy names the men in black at the National Security Agency have come up with. The latest breach is no exception—it’s a treasure trove of hilarious monikers like EPICBANANA, WOBBLYLLAMA and EGREGIOUSBLUNDER. > > These names all refer to exploits that are available in a cache of software from a gang known as the “Equation Group,” which a number of security analysts say is likely a front for the National Security Agency. Another group called the ShadowBrokers is trying to unload the whole thing for about $600 million in bitcoin. > > As Fortune‘s Robert Hackett has noted, whistleblower Edward Snowden believes the software came from a staging server the Equation Group forgot to wipe, which was subsequently hacked by Russia. He suspects the code may have been used on some of the U.S. government’s enemies and possibly even allies. > > Why does any of this matter? Well, in part because it contributes to the overall destabilization of global geopolitics, but also because it reinforces the point that this kind of hacking is as mainstream as it gets. This isn’t a new Bond film or William Gibson novel set in some apocalyptic hellscape. It’s happening right now. > > What that means is that if you haven’t been hacked, you probably will be—maybe not by the NSA or its front men, but by someone. And not just you, but your company and your school and probably your church, and definitely your country. And there’s very little you can do about it. Welcome to the future. > > Mathew Ingram is a contributing editor at Fortune. Reach him via email. > > > > > > > > > BITS & BYTES > > > > Intel and AT&T get cozier for the sake of the cloud. The chip maker will give the telecommunications giant early access to new technologies as part of an expanded partnership intended to boost its data center business. Intel has similar relationships with massive Internet services companies, including Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and several Chinese tech titans. (Fortune) > > Why Apple is a logical customer for Intel's new chipmaking service. The iPhone maker currently designs chips for its smartphone using modified plans from ARM, Intel's new partner, and then outsources the manufacturing. Working with Intel would allow it to further diversify its strategy. (Fortune) > > Microsoft takes issue with calling the iPad a computer. As Apple's tablet gains mindshare with large businesses, the software giant is pitching its alternative Surface Pro more aggressively. It's using the Siri and Cortana voice assistants to tell the story. (Fortune) > > It's not your imagination, mobile prices are higher. Record low customer defection rates have halted drastic promotions from the big three wireless carriers: AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Customers are paying more for wireless data—AT&T disclosed higher fees Wednesday—but many are also getting more in their plans. (Fortune) > > Cisco confirms job cuts amid sluggish growth. The networking equipment maker is reducing its workforce as revenue for traditional businesses such as routers continues to decline. The numbers discussed on its fourth-quarter earnings calls Thursday were smaller than reported, though—5,500 employees, or about 7% of total headcount. (Fortune, New York Times) > > Plus, there's more pain to come. The tech industry has shrunk by almost 63,000 positions so far this year. An analyst for Global Equities Research predicts the industrywide number could reach 370,000. (Reuters) > > Monsanto expands digital farming platform. Its Climate Corporation subsidiary is building a network of in-field sensors that will capture data about soil, weather, and other conditions. That information will be fed into its farm management software. The agricultural giant has invested more than $1 billion in its digital capabilities over the past several years. (Reuters) > > > > THE DOWNLOAD > > > > Why Google and Microsoft are fighting for students. Tech titans know that if they want to expand their customer bases, they've got to get 'em while they're young. > > Microsoft is the incumbent power in "productivity applications" used by many information workers. But Google Apps for Work has made inroads, particularly among startups and smaller companies. Read more about their clash over classrooms. > > > > IN CASE YOU MISSED IT > > > > Watch Elon Musk Divulge His Biggest Fear About Artificial Intelligence, by Robert Hackett > > Instagram Now Lets Users Discover New Events-Themed Videos, by Kia Kokalitcheva > > How to Keep Your Job When Robots Take Over, by Tiger Tyagarajan > > How Startup EventBoard Combats Zombie Meetings, by Heather Clancy > > McDonald's Pulls Fitness Trackers From Happy Meals After Complaints of 'Skin Irritation', by Michelle Toh > > > > > > > ONE MORE THING > > > > Some tech firms declare Election Day an unofficial holiday. More than 180 companies, including Square, SurveyMonkey, and newly public Twilio, are giving workers time off on Nov. 8 to get to the polls. (TechCrunch) > > > > > > > This edition of Data Sheet was curated by Heather Clancy. > > Share it: http://fortune.com/newsletter/datasheet/. Find past issues. > Sign up for other Fortune newsletters. > > > > > > > > > This message has been sent to you because you are currently subscribed to Data Sheet Unsubscribe here. > > Please read our Privacy Policy, or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.fortune.com/privacy > > Advertising Info | Subscribe to Fortune > > For Further Communication, Please Contact: > FORTUNE CustomerService > 3000 University Center Drive > Tampa, FL 33612-6408 > > > > > If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely unsubscribe. >

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Milton Friedman predicts the rise of Bitcoin in 1999! : 1999 interview with Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman
by WANGARI KABIRU 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MnQJFEVY7s "Published on Aug 30, 2013 This is from a 1999 interview with Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman conducted by NTU/F. Full video: http://youtu.be/mlwxdyLnMXM "The one thing that's missing, but that will soon be developed, it's a reliable e-cash. A method where buying on the internet you can transfer funds from A to B, without A knowing B or B knowing A. The way in wich I can take a 20 dollar bill and hand it over to you and there's no record of where it came from. And you may get that without knowing who I am. That kind of thing will develop on the Internet." " Listen in! The heat of this conversation built up possibly over a decade ago! Be blessed. 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, 13/8/16, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: [Skunkworks] The Blockchain Report... To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Barrack Otieno" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> Date: Saturday, 13 August, 2016, 23:27 Listers, This might be helpfull , we had an interesting discussion on the same during the Kenya IGF. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michael Bullut via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:57:54 +0300 Subject: [Skunkworks] The Blockchain Report... To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Greetings Team, Please find attached as promised. 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>* *---* -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A -----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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Fwd: Blockchain Conference New York is live!
by Barrack Otieno 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Livestream <notifications(a)e.livestream.com> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:28:51 +0000 Subject: Blockchain Conference New York is live! To: barrack(a)aftld.org Dear Barrack Otieno, Blockchain Conference New York is broadcasting live video. Watch it live: http://email.e.livestream.com/c/eJxVkMtuwyAQRb_G3tliYACz8CJtmt-IBjxOkLEdEfr… -The Livestream Team Not interested in this email? Visit your Account Settings[1] to control which notifications you receive from Livestream or unsubscribe with http://email.e.livestream.com/c/eJxVTkkOwyAQe004IhiG7cCh6zcqtrRRk6YC0veXqKd… [1] - http://email.e.livestream.com/c/eJxVjjkOwyAQRU9jSsQyZikosl4jGg84RrFNREik3D6… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Update on ICT Practitioners Bill
by Ali Hussein 17 Aug '16

17 Aug '16

Dear Listers, Apologies for cross-posting. As you may recall, pursuant to views expressed on this list, we submitted a memorandum to Parliament opposing the ICT Practitioners Bill on 8th July 2016. We teamed up with like minded stakeholders who were also opposed to the Bill to form a working team comprising of ourselves, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) , Kenya Information Technology and Outsourcing Services (KITOS) , Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) and the iHub. The consortium was invited for a hearing before the National Assembly Committee on Energy and ICT on the 19th of July where a joint memorandum opposing the Bill was presented. The Committee, relying on Standing Order Number 140 advised on the procedure for withdrawal of a Bill, the gist of which is that the Bill can only be withdrawn by the sponsor. The committee therefore advised the consortium to consider the content of the Bill and propose amendments. The consortium presented proposals for amendment on several occasions. On 28th of July, they had the opportunity to listen to the sponsor, Hon Adan Duale as he addressed the Committee. He explained that the Bill had been borne out of a petition by a section of Kenyans who sought regulation the ICT sector practitioners. He also indicated that he was willing to incorporate stakeholder views. The consortium has attended stakeholders fora organised by the Ministry of ICT on the Bill and arrived at a common position that the Bill should be withdrawn. In view of the Committee's request for proposals for amendment of particular clauses in the Bill, stakeholders are meeting with the Ministry to discuss the same. It is worth noting that the Committee has extended the public participation period to allow for consensus building on the Bill. This is due to the contentions and opposition to the Bill by a significant number of stakeholders, including the Ministry and the Communications Authority. KICTANet representatives continue to engage in the process to ensure that our views are understood by the legislators. Together with other partners in the consortium, we are also exploring other avenues to resolve the impasse and are hopeful that Parliament will eventually see the sense in dropping this ill informed law. Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 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] Update on ICT Practitioners Bill
by Chris K Mucheke 17 Aug '16

17 Aug '16

Thank you for the update Chris K. Mucheke, Sable Matrix LTD, 0732446194 -----Original Message----- From: "kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: ‎8/‎17/‎2016 5:39 To: "Chris" <kchrismucheke(a)gmail.com> Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 111, Issue 55 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. Update on ICT Practitioners Bill (Ali Hussein) 2. Re: Update on ICT Practitioners Bill (Ebele Okobi) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:30:34 +0300 From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke, Barrack Otieno via isoc <ISOC(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Update on ICT Practitioners Bill Message-ID: <4F2226D7-AEFE-4E0A-9AF7-726F118EB4DB(a)hussein.me.ke> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Dear Listers, Apologies for cross-posting. As you may recall, pursuant to views expressed on this list, we submitted a memorandum to Parliament opposing the ICT Practitioners Bill on 8th July 2016. We teamed up with like minded stakeholders who were also opposed to the Bill to form a working team comprising of ourselves, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) , Kenya Information Technology and Outsourcing Services (KITOS) , Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) and the iHub. The consortium was invited for a hearing before the National Assembly Committee on Energy and ICT on the 19th of July where a joint memorandum opposing the Bill was presented. The Committee, relying on Standing Order Number 140 advised on the procedure for withdrawal of a Bill, the gist of which is that the Bill can only be withdrawn by the sponsor. The committee therefore advised the consortium to consider the content of the Bill and propose amendments. The consortium presented proposals for amendment on several occasions. On 28th of July, they had the opportunity to listen to the sponsor, Hon Adan Duale as he addressed the Committee. He explained that the Bill had been borne out of a petition by a section of Kenyans who sought regulation the ICT sector practitioners. He also indicated that he was willing to incorporate stakeholder views. The consortium has attended stakeholders fora organised by the Ministry of ICT on the Bill and arrived at a common position that the Bill should be withdrawn. In view of the Committee's request for proposals for amendment of particular clauses in the Bill, stakeholders are meeting with the Ministry to discuss the same. It is worth noting that the Committee has extended the public participation period to allow for consensus building on the Bill. This is due to the contentions and opposition to the Bill by a significant number of stakeholders, including the Ministry and the Communications Authority. KICTANet representatives continue to engage in the process to ensure that our views are understood by the legislators. Together with other partners in the consortium, we are also exploring other avenues to resolve the impasse and are hopeful that Parliament will eventually see the sense in dropping this ill informed law. Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 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-Gy?rgyi Sent from my iPad

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The making of a cybercrimes law: A tale of two Bills before Parliament
by waudo siganga 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

http://cskonline.org/about-us/kenya-ict-press/977-the-making-of-a-cybercrim…

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Keynotes for 4th Angel Fair Africa
by Eric M K Osiakwan 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Eric here Eric M.K Osiakwan +233244386792 "Accraboy" 4 Skype @eosiakwan 4 Twitter about.me/ericosiakwan <http://about.me/ericosiakwan>

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Kenya Ranked Third in Innovation in Africa
by waudo siganga 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

http://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/articles/2016/article_0008.html

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Re: [kictanet] Fwd: [Skunkworks] The Blockchain Report...
by Grace Mageka 15 Aug '16

15 Aug '16

Thanks for sharing the Blockchain Report, I loved the whole conversation. Best Regards, Grace Mageka,

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kenya-power-to-pay-for-blackouts-lasting-more-than-3-hours
by Wangari Kabiru 15 Aug '16

15 Aug '16

www.the-star.co.ke/news/2016/04/30/kenya-power-to-pay-for-blackouts-lasting… Read on! Blessed day. Regards/Wangari === Apr. 30, 2016, 5:00 am By LOLA OKULO Power went off in parliament late on Thursday as MPs debated a bill to compel Kenya Power to compensate customers in case of prolonged blackouts. The Energy Bill 2015, proposed by Mvita MP Abdulswamad Shariff will make Kenya Power pay customers for any losses due to blackouts exceeding three hours, in case it fails to issue a 24-hour notice prior to such an outage. The bill was passed by parliament and will now go to the Senate then forwarded to the president for assent, if senators also pass it. The proposed law will push Kenya Power to compensate a consumer where due to power outages, poor quality, irregularity of electricity supply or negligence; the consumer incurs financial loss or suffers physical injuries. Shariff said the bill was meant to check conduct of the company given that it is a monopoly. "The whole idea is not to punish anyone, but honestly they need to pull up their socks," Shariff told the Star on Friday. "Every time there is a blackout there are financial losses. There are people running butcheries, salons and other businesses. What we are saying is that there is a financial aspect to it (power outages)." The compensation, according to the bill, shall be paid in form of a subsidy incorporated in the customer's bill. It shall be equal to the amount of loss incurred as presented by the consumer and verified by Kenya Power. The power utility firm will only be spared paying a compensation, in case a blackout is due to 'an act of God', like in the case where heavy downpour causes a power line to fall. On Thursday evening, other than parliament, most areas in Nairobi had a blackout following heavy rains that flooded most roads in the city. "Heavy rainstorms have this evening caused power interruption in most parts of Nairobi. The heavy rains that started late in the afternoon have interrupted electricity supply and distribution systems in parts of the city," said Kenya Power in a statement issued on Thursday night. Last July, Kenya Power said it would need at least five years to build adequate redundancies at our major load centres in cities such as Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu, which will end outages. A redundancy system allows the company to transfer customers to a subsidiary network and keep electricity on, when there is a failure within the main network. The company is also undertaking a major infrastructure upgrade to reduce outages.

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