October 2017 - KICTANet

Qualcomm successfully tests its first 5G modem chipset
by anyega jefferson 18 Oct '17

18 Oct '17

https://venturebeat.com/2017/10/16/qualcomm-successfully-tests-its-first-5g… 5G wireless promises to bring 5 gigabits a second wireless data to our smartphones, but it has always seemed like it was a million years away. But Qualcomm <https://www.qualcomm.com/> said today that it has successfully tested a 5G data connection on its Snapdragon X50 5G modem chipset for the first time. -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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The case for a federation approach among Platform businesses
by anyega jefferson 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

https://www.wired.com/story/google-bombs-are-our-new-normal/?mbid=social_tw… " All of these cases signify the central place a number of digital services have staked out in our lives. We trust our devices: We trust them to surface the correct sources in our information feeds, we trust them to deliver our news, and we trust them to surface the opinions of our friends. So the biggest and most influential platforms falling prey to manipulations upsets that trust—and the order of things " . -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet's new website: Call for comments
by Liz Orembo 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

Dear listers, Thank you for your feedback.They are very useful and will inform changes as the site evolves. It's not late for those who are still interested to give suggestions/comments. Please send them by end of today. Asanteni. On Oct 16, 2017 1:00 AM, "george sidney ralak via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Thank you all. I rest my case. Goodnight. On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 12:12 AM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear colleagues, > > Thank you for the positive feedback your concerns and feedback have been > noted and will be taken into consideration as indicated by Liz. George , to > add to what Washington and other colleagues have said, a lot was taken into > consideration when choosing the content management system that is currently > in use. The development team is also aware of the pros and cons of the > system as you are raising but settled on the current Content Management > System. We invite you to provide specific input on areas that can be > improved just as Kelvin Kariuki has done be it from a security perspective, > user interface or user experience. @ Ahmed, if you go through the website > you will notice that significant effort is being made on the branding > front. I invite you and other listers to peruse the policy briefs and > submissions on the website to confirm this. That said we appreciate your > perspective and will make every effort to implement what we have not been > able to do at this stage. > > Best Regards > > On Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 11:29 PM, george sidney ralak via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> I like some of the responses to my questions. Still, I have to wonder, >> was security even considered before going for WP, which is one of the most >> targeted by hackers. >> >> When considering time and cost, I might consider WP, but then, do you >> consider extra plugins that you might have to purchase, how about updating >> issues. >> >> Also, I believe the client has the right to be specific with what they >> want. I just found it ironic that KICTANet, the platform with people and >> institutions in Technology in the country uses wordPress. >> >> As to the websites that use Wordpress, not one of these sites uses WP >> out of the box – there is considerable custom development to make these >> sites work the way they do, development costing a lot of money. Those sites >> are not ‘wordpressbeginner’ grade. >> >> >> On Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 9:19 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> +1 >>> >>> The choice of a CMS or an OS, is purely personal to a developer or a >>> SysAdmin. From where I sit, it's not questionable unless STRICTLY specified >>> by a client. >>> >>> On 15 October 2017 at 09:05, Ali Hussein via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> George >>>> >>>> On the question of why Wordpress? >>>> >>>> First it’s an open source Content Management System (CMS), its free to >>>> install, deploy, and upgrade. Then it has thousands of plugins and >>>> templates that power a flexible and simple interface, which reduces >>>> development costs and deployment time. The dev team was also informed by >>>> the fact that millions of websites use Wordpress. Some of he most notable >>>> brands that use Wordpress include Microsoft and Bloomberg. See link below:- >>>> >>>> http://www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/40-most-notable-big-name- >>>> brands-that-are-using-wordpress/ >>>> >>>> Hope this answers your question or concerns? >>>> >>>> *Ali Hussein* >>>> *Principal* >>>> *Hussein & Associates* >>>> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >>>> >>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>> >>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>> >>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>> >>>> "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but >>>> a habit." ~ Aristotle >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>> On 14 Oct 2017, at 1:23 PM, george sidney ralak via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>> Looks great. >>>> >>>> A few issues though. Quick links on the footer are not really leading >>>> someone anywhere. >>>> >>>> And a question: Why Wordpress? >>>> >>>> On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 6:11 PM, Francis Monyango via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I love it. Looks really good. >>>>> >>>>> On 13 October 2017 at 16:55, Keith Andere via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Liz, >>>>>> >>>>>> Mobile optimization is fantastic. Looks fresh and easy to navigate. >>>>>> >>>>>> Barrack and team, cheers! >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Keith >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 13 Oct 2017 01:03, "anyega jefferson via kictanet" < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Great job, looks good, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 11:55 PM, Liz Orembo via kictanet < >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Dear listers, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Greetings, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> KICTANet has just finished working on the first phase of the new >>>>>>>> website and would now like to invite you to give comments/suggestions. >>>>>>>> Especially on how it can serve as an ICT policy engagement platform and as >>>>>>>> an Information resource for stakeholders. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Here's the link: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/. >>>>>>>> <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> You can send your comments either >>>>>>>> on/offlist, or on the website itself. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> KICTANet owes a lot to the brilliant team that worked on this >>>>>>>> website (Amos Ochieng from pixels Kenya, Barrack Otieno, Mike Musya and >>>>>>>> Washington Odhiambo) Special thanks to Washington who developed and >>>>>>>> maintained the old website from the early days of the network. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> As always, we thank you for your continued feedback and we hope you >>>>>>>> will enjoy the new look and feel. >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Best regards. >>>>>>>> Liz. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jeffer >>>>>>>> sonanyega%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. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Anyega M Jefferson >>>>>>> >>>>>>> jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 0703824326 <0703%20824326> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/kephand%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 >>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/monyango93%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. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Francis Monyango >>>>> >>>>> Lawyer | ICT Policy and Legal Consultant >>>>> www.monyango.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/georgeralak%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. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> George Sidney Ralak >>>> UI/UX Designer >>>> Tell: +254716909815 <0716%20909815> >>>> Skype: Sidralak >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>> ailman/options/kictanet/info%40campusciti.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 >>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>> ailman/options/kictanet/odhiambo%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. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Best regards, >>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>> Nairobi,KE >>> +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >>> "Oh, the cruft." >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>> ailman/options/kictanet/georgeralak%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. >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> George Sidney Ralak >> UI/UX Designer >> Tell: +254716909815 <0716%20909815> >> Skype: Sidralak >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%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 > +254733206359 > Skype: barrack.otieno > PGP ID: 0x2611D86A > > > > > -- George Sidney Ralak UI/UX Designer Tell: +254716909815 Skype: Sidralak _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/lizorembo%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.

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Fwd: Invitation to Open House at The Kijiji
by Eric Mugendi 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Eric Kariuki" <eric.kariuki(a)thekijiji.co.ke> Date: Oct 5, 2017 1:36 PM Subject: Invitation to Open House To: <emugendi(a)gmail.com> Cc: Hello, As we open our doors, I'm getting in touch to invite you to Open House at the Kijiji - a home to a growing community of businesses that are creating a better Kenya and beyond. We offer a space to work on flexible terms, peer-to-peer interaction, business services and learning through programmes and events. Open House is an invitation to spend a day working within the Kijiji, to connect with like-minded peers and to be part of shaping the movement for a better Kenya. This free day pass includes desk space for the day, fast and reliable WiFi and unlimited tea & coffee. You can read more and register here <https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kijiji-10627294947>. We are also hosting co-creation events where we invite the public and potential members to come and shape what the Kijiji will be and offer. We will have three different evening sessions, each with a dedicated topic on space <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-do-we-make-this-an-inspiring-workspace-co-…>, community <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-are-the-values-and-culture-of-our-communi…> and the problems we are solving as a nation <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-are-the-biggest-challenges-we-face-as-a-n…>. Please join us for the one that’s most of interest to you. Of course, you are very welcome to join all three! We hope to welcome you at one of our Open Houses in the coming weeks. Cheers -- *Eric Mwangi Kariuki* Co-Founder - Finance and Operations eric.kariuki(a)thekijiji.co.ke <freyja.oddsdottir(a)thekijiji.co.ke> The Kijiji | thekijiji.co.ke +254 (0) 739 798 514 twitter <https://twitter.com/the_Kijiji> | facebook <https://www.facebook.com/theKijiji>| eventbrite <http://impacthubnairobi.eventbrite.com/> Subscribe <http://eepurl.com/caZGvb> to our newsletter ᐧ

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KICTANet’s new website: Call for comments
by Frederick Muriithi 16 Oct '17

16 Oct '17

When I'm traveling, to keep a usable connection, I turn off JS to avoid extra overhead, which is how I first accessed the site. As is, a lot of places are not reachable from the homepage without JavaScript, which makes it a somewhat, disappointing experience. With JavaScript finally turned on (when I got back to Nairobi and it's environs), the site exposes more content. Maybe it's just me, but I think the content should be available, with or without JavaScript on. This also caters for the scenario where for some reason the JavaScript fails to load, or is broken - it shouldn't break the site's functionality. That's my 2 cents.

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China seeks dominance of global AI industry
by anyega jefferson 16 Oct '17

16 Oct '17

https://www.ft.com/content/856753d6-8d31-11e7-a352-e46f43c5825d If the development of artificial intelligence is an arms race, then China wants to become the world’s unchallenged AI superpower. While the National Science Foundation in the US has no increase in funding this year, China has promised to “vigorously use governmental and social capital” to dominate the industry. US and Chinese tech companies alike are ploughing money and talent into AI, but Beijing’s blueprint for investing in artificial intelligence — creating a $150bn industry by 2030 — underlines its desire to beat the US. -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet's new website: Call for comments
by Odhiambo Washington 15 Oct '17

15 Oct '17

I hate turning public stuff private! It gets personal, which is not good. On 15 October 2017 at 01:17, george sidney ralak <georgeralak(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hey replied in private, I replied in private. > > On Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 10:58 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi George, >> >> I wonder why you've decided to make this discussion private. >> >> On 14 October 2017 at 19:39, george sidney ralak <georgeralak(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hey Washington, >>> >>> Amos already replied and rectified the links issue. >>> >>> I like he website, it's crisp, it's just that Wordpress tend to be >>> limiting. >>> >>> But I like the whole look and feel. >>> >>> Good job you people did there. >>> >>> On Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 4:12 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> Hi George, >>>> >>>> There are s number of things that haven't been finalized on the >>>> website, like those links. They will be done. Your feedback is welcome, so >>>> that we note down what listers have noticed for rectification, improvement. >>>> >>>> On your question about WordPress, I am not sure you really need a >>>> response, but obviously was the developer's choice of CMS. >>>> >>>> On 14 October 2017 at 13:23, george sidney ralak via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Looks great. >>>>> >>>>> A few issues though. Quick links on the footer are not really leading >>>>> someone anywhere. >>>>> >>>>> And a question: Why Wordpress? >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 6:11 PM, Francis Monyango via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I love it. Looks really good. >>>>>> >>>>>> On 13 October 2017 at 16:55, Keith Andere via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Liz, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Mobile optimization is fantastic. Looks fresh and easy to navigate. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Barrack and team, cheers! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Keith >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 13 Oct 2017 01:03, "anyega jefferson via kictanet" < >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Great job, looks good, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 11:55 PM, Liz Orembo via kictanet < >>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Dear listers, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Greetings, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> KICTANet has just finished working on the first phase of the new >>>>>>>>> website and would now like to invite you to give comments/suggestions. >>>>>>>>> Especially on how it can serve as an ICT policy engagement platform and as >>>>>>>>> an Information resource for stakeholders. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Here's the link: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/. >>>>>>>>> <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> You can send your comments either >>>>>>>>> on/offlist, or on the website itself. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> KICTANet owes a lot to the brilliant team that worked on this >>>>>>>>> website (Amos Ochieng from pixels Kenya, Barrack Otieno, Mike Musya and >>>>>>>>> Washington Odhiambo) Special thanks to Washington who developed and >>>>>>>>> maintained the old website from the early days of the network. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> As always, we thank you for your continued feedback and we hope >>>>>>>>> you will enjoy the new look and feel. >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Best regards. >>>>>>>>> Liz. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jeffer >>>>>>>>> sonanyega%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. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Anyega M Jefferson >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 0703824326 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kephan >>>>>>>> d%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 >>>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/monyango93%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. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Francis Monyango >>>>>> >>>>>> Lawyer | ICT Policy and Legal Consultant >>>>>> www.monyango.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/georgeralak%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. 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Re: [kictanet] Democracy After Facebook
by anyega jefferson 15 Oct '17

15 Oct '17

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/10/what-facebook-did/54… We’ve known since at least 2012 that Facebook was a powerful, non-neutral force in electoral politics. In that year, a combined University of California, San Diego and Facebook research team led by James Fowler published a study in *Nature* <https://www.nature.com/articles/nature11421.epdf?referrer_access_token=3hEG…>, which argued that Facebook’s “I Voted” button had driven a small but measurable increase in turnout, primarily among young people. Rebecca Rosen’s 2012 story, “Did Facebook Give Democrats the Upper Hand? <https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/11/did-facebook-give-de…>” relied on new research from Fowler, et al., about the presidential election that year. Again, the conclusion of their work was that Facebook’s get-out-the-vote message could have driven a substantial chunk of the increase in youth voter participation in the 2012 general election. Fowler told Rosen that it was “even possible that Facebook is completely responsible” for the youth voter increase. And because a higher proportion of young people vote Democratic than the general population, the net effect of Facebook’s GOTV effort would have been to help the Dems. The research showed that a small design change by Facebook could have electoral repercussions, especially with America’s electoral-college format in which a few hotly contested states have a disproportionate impact on the national outcome. And the pro-liberal effect it implied became enshrined as an axiom of how campaign staffers, reporters, and academics viewed social media. -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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Training Opportunities
by Harry Hare 15 Oct '17

15 Oct '17

Greetings all, AeRC will be conducting several Microsoft server-based courses in the month of November and I thought this could be of interest to some of you. Drop me a note should you have interest in any of the programmes. Microsoft Windows Server 2016<https://earc-windows-server-2016.eventbrite.com/> (6-24 November) Microsoft System Center Manager Configuration<https://aerc-system-center.eventbrite.com/> (20 November – 1 December) Microsoft Skype for Business<https://aerc-skype-for-business.eventbrite.com/> (20 – 24 November) Microsoft SharePoint Server<https://aerc-sharepoint-server.eventbrite.com/> (27 November – 1 December) My apologies for cross-posting. Kindest Regards Harry

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Re: [kictanet] What are the implications of technology in policing?
by anyega jefferson 13 Oct '17

13 Oct '17

Kenya has invested heavily in Technology for the police. Are we aware of how its used? *When Sergeant Lee DeBrabander* marked a case confidential in the Long Beach drug squad’s Palantir data analysis system in November 2014, he expected key details to remain hidden from unauthorized users’ eyes. In police work, this can be crucial—a matter of life and death, even. It often involves protecting vulnerable witnesses, keeping upcoming operations hush hush, or protecting a fellow police officer who’s working undercover. Yet not long after, someone working in the gang crimes division ran a car license plate mentioned in his case and was able to read the entire file. “Can you please look at this?” DeBrabander wrote to a Palantir engineer in an email, which was obtained by Backchannel in response to public records requests. https://www.wired.com/story/how-peter-thiels-secretive-data-company-pushed-… -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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