September 2016 - KICTANet

Tech and Elections Law
by Daudi Were 24 Sep '16

24 Sep '16

Listers, The Elections Law (Amendment) Bill, 2016 <http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/ElectionsLaw_Amend…> [pdf 606 KB] was tabled in Bunge on 26th August. Nine parts that jumped out at me. - 2(e) defines "biometric" which includes "signatures" - 4(2) IEBC has to a "public web portal" for inspection of the register of members of the public. - 44(2) IEBC to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process. - 44(7)(a) technology used for 2017 restricted to the process of voter registration, identification of voters and results transmission; (No electronic voting this time round) On the tech itself (open source only solutions?) - 44 (3) technology should be simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent. - 44 (5)(f) IEBC and others need "access to electoral system software source codes" On timelines IEBC - 8A. (1) at least six months before a general election, engage a professional reputable firm to conduct an audit of the Register of Voters - 44 (7)(b) tech has to be procured at least eight months before the general election (Dec 2016 for an Aug 2017 election) - 44 (7)(b) test, verify and deploy such technology at least sixty days before a general election. I suspect some of the members here were instrumental in drafting section 44. I would be interested to hear their thoughts on the process. Particularly interested in 1. the push for open source software. (Disclosure, I am currently the CEO of Ushahidi <https://www.ushahidi.com/> - we build and use open source software) 2. whether we feel the timelines are realistic -- Daudi Were | daudi(a)were.co.ke Technology + Strategy Too brief? Here's why! http://emailcharter.org

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 112, Issue 63
by Mose Karanja 23 Sep '16

23 Sep '16

The bidding for most of 2017 elections tech is already closed. I am not sure how they will navigate this. See here the tendering documents: http://www.iebc.or.ke/index.php/2015-01-15-11-10-24/downloads/category/ict > On 23 Sep 2016, at 3:11 PM, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <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 <mailto:kictanet-request@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet-owner@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. Tech and Elections Law (Daudi Were) > 2. Re: Tech and Elections Law (Alex Watila) > > From: Daudi Were <daudi.were(a)gmail.com <mailto:daudi.were@gmail.com>> > Subject: [kictanet] Tech and Elections Law > Date: 23 September 2016 at 2:49:11 PM EAT > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > > > Listers, > > The Elections Law (Amendment) Bill, 2016 <http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/ElectionsLaw_Amend…> [pdf 606 KB] was tabled in Bunge on 26th August. > > Nine parts that jumped out at me. > 2(e) defines "biometric" which includes "signatures" > 4(2) IEBC has to a "public web portal" for inspection of the register of members of the public. > 44(2) IEBC to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process. > 44(7)(a) technology used for 2017 restricted to the process of voter registration, identification of voters and results transmission; (No electronic voting this time round) > On the tech itself (open source only solutions?) > 44 (3) technology should be simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent. > 44 (5)(f) IEBC and others need "access to electoral system software source codes" > On timelines IEBC > 8A. (1) at least six months before a general election, engage a professional reputable firm to conduct an audit of the Register of Voters > 44 (7)(b) tech has to be procured at least eight months before the general election (Dec 2016 for an Aug 2017 election) > 44 (7)(b) test, verify and deploy such technology at least sixty days before a general election. > I suspect some of the members here were instrumental in drafting section 44. I would be interested to hear their thoughts on the process. Particularly interested in > the push for open source software. (Disclosure, I am currently the CEO of Ushahidi <https://www.ushahidi.com/> - we build and use open source software) > whether we feel the timelines are realistic > > -- > Daudi Were | daudi(a)were.co.ke <mailto:daudi@were.co.ke> > Technology + Strategy > Too brief? Here's why! http://emailcharter.org <http://emailcharter.org/> > > > > > > From: "Alex Watila" <awatila(a)yahoo.co.uk <mailto:awatila@yahoo.co.uk>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Tech and Elections Law > Date: 23 September 2016 at 3:01:00 PM EAT > To: "'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > Reply-To: <awatila(a)yahoo.co.uk <mailto:awatila@yahoo.co.uk>> > > > Dear all, > I think it was unwise to write specific technologies into the law as technology moves e.g. > · Biometric is no longer considered secure because of 3d printing > · Why insist on a web portal while sms verification worked well in the past? > · Technology is not a panacea to all electoral issues i.e. the people, procedure and policy issues need to be resolved > > Regards, > > Alex > > From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+awatila=yahoo.co.uk@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet-bounces+awatila=yahoo.co.uk@lists.kictanet.or.ke>] On Behalf Of Daudi Were via kictanet > Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 2:49 PM > To: awatila(a)yahoo.co.uk <mailto:awatila@yahoo.co.uk> > Cc: Daudi Were <daudi.were(a)gmail.com <mailto:daudi.were@gmail.com>> > Subject: [kictanet] Tech and Elections Law > > Listers, > > The Elections Law (Amendment) Bill, 2016 <http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/ElectionsLaw_Amend…> [pdf 606 KB] was tabled in Bunge on 26th August. > > Nine parts that jumped out at me. > 2(e) defines "biometric" which includes "signatures" > 4(2) IEBC has to a "public web portal" for inspection of the register of members of the public. > 44(2) IEBC to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process. > 44(7)(a) technology used for 2017 restricted to the process of voter registration, identification of voters and results transmission; (No electronic voting this time round) > On the tech itself (open source only solutions?) > 44 (3) technology should be simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent. > 44 (5)(f) IEBC and others need "access to electoral system software source codes" > On timelines IEBC > 8A. (1) at least six months before a general election, engage a professional reputable firm to conduct an audit of the Register of Voters > 44 (7)(b) tech has to be procured at least eight months before the general election (Dec 2016 for an Aug 2017 election) > 44 (7)(b) test, verify and deploy such technology at least sixty days before a general election. > I suspect some of the members here were instrumental in drafting section 44. I would be interested to hear their thoughts on the process. Particularly interested in > the push for open source software. (Disclosure, I am currently the CEO of Ushahidi <https://www.ushahidi.com/> - we build and use open source software) > whether we feel the timelines are realistic > > -- > Daudi Were | daudi(a)were.co.ke <mailto:daudi@were.co.ke> > Technology + Strategy > Too brief? Here's why! http://emailcharter.org <http://emailcharter.org/> > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] IANA transition explained - useful resource
by Barrack Otieno 22 Sep '16

22 Sep '16

Dear Listers, Might be usefull to some. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marilia Maciel <mariliamaciel(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:20:11 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] IANA transition explained - useful resource To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> My apologies for any duplication of this message. I would like to call your attention to a series of two blog posts on the IANA transition authored by my colleague Sorina Teleanu, from DiploFoundation. They are a comprehensive but concise summary of what is going on and the main arguments for and against the transition. A very useful reading to those who want to understand the process and raise awareness about it. http://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/iana-stewardship-transition-wh at-happening-part-i http://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/iana-stewardship-transition-wh at-happening-part-ii All the best wishes, -- *Marília Maciel* Digital Policy Senior Researcher, DiploFoundation WMO Building *|* 7bis, Avenue de la Paix *| *1211 Geneva - Switzerland *Tel *+41 (0) 22 9073632 *| * *Email*: *MariliaM(a)diplomacy.edu <mariliam(a)diplomacy.edu>* *|** Twitter: * *@MariliaM* -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation
by Ali Hussein 22 Sep '16

22 Sep '16

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has denied county governments permits to set up radio stations, stirring a fresh storm between Nairobi and the devolved units. The telecoms sector regulator has rejected 20 county government applications seeking FM radio broadcast bands, arguing that broadcasting is not a devolved function. Read on:- http://www.nation.co.ke/news/CA-denies-governors-radio-broadcasting-permits… 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] CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation
by henry＠article19.org 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

I respectfully disagree with @Eshuchi, @Githaiga et al. The discussion on the CAK decision is a policy one. Our responses must focus on that and clearly reiterate what may be connived to be media pluralism and diversity. Similarly, we must understand that KBC is on a deathbed. Poor programming. No financial resources. Obsolete equipment and technology. High debts. Why doesn't the national government utilise KBC? Why do they use private media ? What is the cost of media in National government? why must that right for County Government be subjugated at the altar of...? The argument that we have enough radios may suffice from an operational point but ask yourself why we thought it imprudent when KBC had numerous radio channels why did we advocate for more community, commercial and public media service entities. The decision is has no basis in law but may be justified when other factors are brought to bear like a group of counties deciding to start one station as opposed to exclusive 47 stations. From: "Grace Githaiga via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: henry(a)article19.org Cc: "Grace Githaiga" <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com>, "ISOC Kenya Chapter" <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 2:17:43 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation I am with you on this one Eshuchi. There are many radio stations that the country governments could consider going into partnerships with, and still meet their communication goals. @Ahmed, you asked about costs. Please see these 2014 articles on the proposed budget of the Kanjo Radio Station. http://mobile.nation.co.ke/counties/nairobi/Kidero-millions-City-Hall-FM-ra… http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Budget-team-scuttles-City-Hall-radio-sta… From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+ggithaiga=hotmail.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Eshuchi Richard via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 10:52 AM To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Cc: Eshuchi Richard; ISOC Kenya Chapter Subject: Re: [kictanet] CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation Establishing mechanisms does not necessarily mean setting up of own radio stations. Creating partnerships with existing stations that already have listenership in the counties would serve as a mechanism to facilitate public communication which in my view, is more prudent with regard to the spending of county monetary resources. A media station requires diverse content, everyday. After communicating a public announcement, what else would air? Regards, Eshuchi Richard Sent from my BlackBerry — the most secure mobile device From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 21 September 2016 1:16 p.m. To: eshuchi.richard(a)gmail.com Reply to: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Cc: nmutungu(a)gmail.com; isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: Re: [kictanet] CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation Interesting. How do we interpret Part IX of the County Governments Act? Section 95: (1) A County government shall establish mechanisms to facilitate public communication and access to information in the form of media with the widest public outreach in the county, which may include— (a) television stations; (b) information communication technology centres; (c) websites; (d) community radio stations; (e) public meetings; and (f) traditional media. (2) The county government shall encourage and facilitate other means of mass communication including traditional media. Regards, 2016-09-21 12:38 GMT+03:00 Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > : BQ_BEGIN Tony If that were the case then why doesn't the CA just come out and say it? Talking about broadcasting being a National Function makes a nonsense of the current dispensation. 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 On 21 Sep 2016, at 9:53 AM, Tony White via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: BQ_BEGIN Ali, I suspect this has more to do with frequency availability. On a 200kHz 'channel' spacing, there are only 150 distinct frequencies available. If one county is granted a licence, it won't be long before the other 46 counties would want in on the act. Of course, frequencies may be re-used based on geographical separation - but this requires a level of planning skill they maybe don't have? The 'constitution' excuse is just a convenient way of avoiding the issue ;) Cheers, Tony On 21/09/2016, Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: BQ_BEGIN The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has denied county governments BQ_END BQ_BEGIN permits to set up radio stations, stirring a fresh storm between Nairobi and BQ_END BQ_BEGIN the devolved units. BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN The telecoms sector regulator has rejected 20 county government applications BQ_END BQ_BEGIN seeking FM radio broadcast bands, arguing that broadcasting is not a BQ_END BQ_BEGIN devolved function. BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Read on:- BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN http://www.nation.co.ke/news/CA-denies-governors-radio-broadcasting-permits… BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Ali Hussein BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Principal BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Hussein & Associates BQ_END BQ_BEGIN +254 0713 601113 BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Twitter: @AliHKassim BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Skype: abu-jomo BQ_END BQ_BEGIN LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what BQ_END BQ_BEGIN no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Sent from my iPad BQ_END -- Tony White _______________________________________________ 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/info%40alyhussein.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. BQ_END _______________________________________________ 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. BQ_END -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu < http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu > PGP ID : 0x33A3450F _______________________________________________ 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/henry%40article19.org 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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CIPESA Forum on Internet Freedom
by Ebele Okobi 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

>From Ashnah Kalemera at CIPESA- ________________________________ Dear All, The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) with the support of Facebook, the Ford Foundation, Google, Hivos, Open Technology Fund (OTF) and Small Media will assemble an audience in Kampala, Uganda for the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2016<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__cipesa.org_annual-2Dfor…>. Set to take place on September 27-29, the Forum has become a crucial convening for actors on online freedom of expression and association, and the free flow of information in Africa. Panel discussions<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__cipesa.org_-3Fwpfb-5Fdl…> at this year's Forum will explore the growing trend of internet shutdowns, the increasing presence of violence against women online, the intersection of open data and human rights, African frameworks that protect online rights and their conflicts with outdated laws, amongst others<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__cipesa.org_-3Fwpfb-5Fdl…>. The Forum has confirmed participants from at least 23 countries and speakers from over 46 organisations including the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School, Panos Institute Southern Africa, BudgIT (Nigeria), Article 19 (Kenya), Digital Society of Zimbabwe, the Web Foundation, Association for Progressive Communications (APC), iAfrikan, Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Access Now, National Information Technology Agency (NITA) Ghana, and Research ICT Africa. Others include Hivos, Nation Media Group, Africa Media Institute, Media Institute of Southern Africa Zimbabwe Chapter, Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI), Privacy International (PI) , Uganda Police, Zambia Police Service, University of Malawi, Communications Regulators Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) and the Ministry of Information, Communications and National Guidance (Uganda). Read more here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__cipesa.org_2016_09_stre…> and please feel free to share widely within your networks. Regards, Ashnah

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KE: CA allows 700Mhz spectrum testing to boost Internet speeds
by Mose Karanja 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

"The government has allowed private and public agencies to pilot use of the 700Mhz frequency spectrum evacuated from media houses after digital migration for internet connectivity across Kenya." http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/CA-allows-frequency-pilot-for-faster-int… ___ www.moseskaranja.com <http://www.moseskaranja.com/>

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World Bank Map on Tech Hubs in Africa
by Mwendwa Kivuva 16 Sep '16

16 Sep '16

Here is an interesting interactive World Bank Map on Tech hubs in Africa http://wbgfiles.worldbank.org/documents/dec/Tech-Hubs-in-Africa.html Their methodology for identifying hubs is different, but it is a great resource nevertheless. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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Kenya BlockChain Working Group inaugural meeting
by Ali Hussein 15 Sep '16

15 Sep '16

Dear all Further to the above we are happy to announce our first meeting for next week 20th, Tuesday at the 20th 5.30pm at iHub UX Lab. A link to eventbrite will be sent out shortly. Regards 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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Digital Financial Inclusion
by Mwende Njiraini 14 Sep '16

14 Sep '16

Madagascar’s three mobile money providers – Airtel Money, mVola and Orange Money – will roll out nationwide interoperable services <http://www.pymnts.com/news/international/2016/gsma-madagascar-mobile-money-…>, making Madagascar only the second African nation to do so. Meanwhile, Orange Money has expanded operations in Africa <http://www.globaltelecomsbusiness.com/Article/3584068/Orange-gets-African-l…>, receiving electronic money licenses from Senegal, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea. [*Read ITU News’ recent article on* *Orange’s investment in PayJoy* <https://itu4u.wordpress.com/2016/08/02/will-oranges-payjoy-investment-help-…> .] Source: ITU News

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