November 2017 - KICTANet

Call for Speakers; Tech and Innovation for Youth Employment
by Stephen Machua 30 Nov '17

30 Nov '17

Dear Listers, Hope this finds you well. Mercy Corps is convening an event on Tech and Innovation for youth employment early 2018. The organizers are on the look out for great speakers in the tech space who are directly involved in addressing youth unemployment in Eastern Africa. Kindly find the link below for speakers application and circulation in your networks. Link; http://bit.ly/2iBpLXF Deadline; 21st December 2017 Kind Regards, Stephen Machua

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Do Internet Shutdowns Take a Toll on Africa’s Internet Economy?- A Survey
by kanini mutemi 29 Nov '17

29 Nov '17

Good afternoon Listers, Internet Shutdowns has been a recurring discussion in this list and indeed all over Africa. Often, the discussion on Internet Shutdowns is with a focus on the impact on human rights with little emphasis on the impact on the economy. KICTANet’s Joash Moitui; Yolanda Mlonzi (Internet Society- Gauteng Chapter, SA) and Aicha Jeridi (African Civil Society on Information Society, MENA) will conduct a workshop titled, “Internet Shutdowns Taking a Toll on Africa’s Internet Economy” at the 2017 UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) taking place from 18-21 December 2017, at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). To inform the discussion during the workshop, the facilitators have requested volunteers to participate in a survey by filling this online questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iPMMxCj01qfQ6os1LDlYoCjU_sUluJk-ebKLt80YhE… The purpose of the survey is to collate views and perspectives on the impact of internet shutdowns on the economy. It’s a fairly short survey. Please spare five minutes to fill in the questionnaire. Asante! -- *Mercy Mutemi*.

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Uber attempted to cover up a data breach affecting 57 million people
by WANGARI KABIRU 29 Nov '17

29 Nov '17

"Uber didn’t confirm the precise details of the hack, but, according to Bloomberg, two hackers found Uber’s login credentials to Amazon Web Services, a Cloud computing service, where the data was stored. The hackers then blackmailed Uber for $100,000 in exchange for deleting the data and keeping quiet. But what did Uber think this would achieve? The organisation had no way of knowing whether the hackers would keep their word. The information hasn’t surfaced yet, but given that these are criminals who had the audacity to steal from and then blackmail a large company, there’s every chance that they either still have the information or have sold it on the dark web. " As the dark web grows and becomes bolder, while bigger players may boldly navigate such negotiations, though not desired, this is certainly a killer to small business and a tall demand for the small businesses that may not have (setup) such capabilities. 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". Uber attempted to cover up a data breach affecting 57 million people | | | | | | | | | | | Uber attempted to cover up a data breach affecting 57 million people Uber paid criminal hackers $100,000 (£75,000) to delete personal data belonging to its customers and drivers, th... | | | | Uber attempted to cover up a data breach affecting 57 million people Luke Irwin 23rd November 2017Uber paid criminal hackers $100,000 (£75,000) to delete personal data belonging to its customers and drivers, the company has confirmed.The transport app company was breached in October 2016, and the criminals behind the hack offered to delete the data in exchange for money. Uber took the offer and ignored its legal requirement to disclose the breach, only admitting its error when Bloomberg uncovered the cover-up.The stolen data includes the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 50 million Uber customers, as well as the personal information of about 7 million drivers – 600,000 of whom also had their driver’s license numbers exposed. No Social Security numbers, payment card information, trip location details or other information was taken, Uber said. Cynical Data breaches are often accompanied by embarrassing stories about how the situation was mismanaged. Organisations sometimes take years to disclose an incident, and other times they deny being breached at all, but Uber has managed to combine both of those blunders in a spectacularly cynical cover-up.Uber didn’t confirm the precise details of the hack, but, according to Bloomberg, two hackers found Uber’s login credentials to Amazon Web Services, a Cloud computing service, where the data was stored. The hackers then blackmailed Uber for $100,000 in exchange for deleting the data and keeping quiet.But what did Uber think this would achieve? The organisation had no way of knowing whether the hackers would keep their word. The information hasn’t surfaced yet, but given that these are criminals who had the audacity to steal from and then blackmail a large company, there’s every chance that they either still have the information or have sold it on the dark web.Regardless, any unauthorised access to or destruction of information is considered a breach. Paying the blackmailers only served to protect the company’s reputation at the expense of the affected individuals, whose information remains categorically breached.At the time of the breach, Uber was under investigation for separate claims of privacy violations, which probably affected its decision-making. But these are not the only controversies it has been involved in. Since it was founded in 2009, Uber has faced four other criminal probes, which have looked into possible bribes, illicit software, questionable pricing schemes and theft of a competitor’s intellectual property.Uber also faces dozens of civil lawsuits, with London among several cities to have taken steps to ban the organisation’s service.Uber clearly didn’t want to add a data breach to its list of problems, but the public’s response to this story has rightly focused on the cover-up more than the breach itself. Data breaches are inevitable, so all you can ask organisations to do is identify them promptly and respond responsibly.Speaking to Bloomberg, Dara Khosrowshahi, who took over as chief executive officer of Uber in September, commented: “None of this should have happened, and I will not make excuses for it.”He added: “We are changing the way we do business.”

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Opportunities for creative talent
by S.M. Muraya 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

Funding talent may not make up for lack of good parenting, or bad character, but are we really dealing with procurement fraud, bureaucracy, so sharp, persistent, youth get more opportunities to earn millions by improving their communities? Nyeri High almuni indicate the bank robbers were electrical and agricultural engineers ): http://www.nation.co.ke/counties/kiambu/Three-charged-Thika-KCB-heist/11832… Mr Mwangi declined to disclose to the police the university he went to, although he is a holder of a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering, and, together with his brother, they are reported to have studied at Nyeri High School where they scored As.

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African Ministers of Communication and Information Technologies reiterate the need for Africa to become actively involved in the dynamics of Internet Governance, Cybersecurity, and Cybercrime
by Du Toit, Jaco 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

See press release on: African Ministers of Communication and Information Technologies reiterate the need for Africa to become actively involved in the dynamics of Internet Governance, Cybersecurity, and Cybercrime: https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20171123/african-ministers-communication-an… [cid:image001.png@01D36777.61AF3D80] Jaco du Toit Adviser for Communication & Information UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization United Nations Avenue, UNON, Gigiri (Room 209) P.O. Box 30592-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel.: +254 (0)20 762 2346/2566 Mobile: +254 (0) 728 610 912 http://www.unesco.org/new/en/nairobi

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Re: [kictanet] Fwd: [global-nn] Red Alert for Net Neutrality in the United States
by anyega jefferson 26 Nov '17

26 Nov '17

Wangari That's a brilliant post, and analogy. I couldn't agree more. On Nov 25, 2017 12:32 PM, "WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: *“Letting deep-pocketed corporations create a pay-for-play internet harms innovation and free expression alike, in the U.S. and everywhere else,”* said Nathan White, Senior Legislative Manager at Access Now. *“The open internet is for everyone, not just the privileged few. Breaking it into pieces to make more money for entrenched players is a short-sighted strategy that will only backfire, creating less opportunity and innovation over time, not more,”* he added. Having had the opportunity to engage in the ISOC Chapterthon 2017 (SHULE TARAKIMU KENYA project), and the drive for Community Networks in Africa, this situation is certainly at play in Kenya and experienced for anyone engaging in the peri-urban and rural Kenya. Camouflaged in the speed of access in turn cost of access to users arising from infrastructure investment decisions among other business drivers. There is certainly a long battle until the internet is classified as a public good with our government responsible to be responsive to deliver it. The mantra of the internet as a human right in the Internet Governance discourse must be backed by who delivers it, perhaps a certain minimum level of standards. Business will keep reminding you they are in business (yes, mostly with shortterm interests - known as targets!). However, the internet development community and more so the Internet Governance enthusiasts (long term interests) has shown that with the declaration that the internet is for all, 'we are the ones inviting you to do business with "our internet", by "our rules", in "our shared way" ' Might this possible or not? I am reminded that not so long ago, every Kenyan could purchase their favorite milled maize at 90bob versus the close to 200bob that would've shifted maize into the ostentation category. All the stakeholders thrived. Internet sio mahindi but the thinking must be as such! Have a blessed day. 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 Thursday, 23 November 2017, 17:29, Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: @Kanini In this particular case I’ll just say this:- Let sleeping dogs lie... *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* +254 0713 601113 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 23 Nov 2017, at 2:27 PM, kanini mutemi <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> wrote: This is bad. Really bad. Our dear government officials, please do not get any ideas. Thank you. On Thu, 23 Nov 2017 at 14:22, Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: FYI *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* +254 0713 601113 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 Begin forwarded message: *From:* Candace Clement <candace(a)freepress.net> *Date:* 22 November 2017 at 9:17:00 PM EAT *To:* Nathan White <nathan(a)accessnow.org> *Cc:* global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net *Subject:* *Re: [global-nn] Red Alert for Net Neutrality in the United States* *Reply-To:* Candace Clement <candace(a)freepress.net> For folks outside the US looking for ways to help mobilize people here, you can also sign up to join our peer-to-peer texting team <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYAYCTsBuS3HfYl61GWudezHw2LSVJfWK…>. It's an easy way to help get the word out to people here by having one-to-one conversations and you can do it from your computer whenever you have a little extra time. Candace Clement Campaign Director Free Press / Free Press Action Fund 413-585-1533 ext 203 On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Nathan White <nathan(a)accessnow.org> wrote: Total Control Panel Login <https://asp.reflexion.net/login?domain=freepress.net> To: candace(a)freepress.net <https://asp.reflexion.net/address-properties?aID=18886641556&domain=freepre…> From: global-nn-owner(a)lists.riseup.net Message Score: 15 High (60): Pass My Spam Blocking Level: Medium Medium (75): Pass Low (90): Pass Block <https://asp.reflexion.net/FooterAction?ver=3&bl-sender-address=1&hID=246529…> this sender Block <https://asp.reflexion.net/FooterAction?ver=3&bl-sender-domain=1&hID=2465291…> lists.riseup.net This message was delivered because the content filter score did not exceed your filter level. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Chairman Ajit Pai just posted the proposed order <https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-announces-tentative-agenda-december-open-m…> to roll back Net Neutrality protections in the United States. It will be voted on December 14th, and it's worse than we even feared. *Not only would ISPs be able to charge more for priority speeds, under this framework they'd be able to selectively downgrade certain services at their own discretion.* The rule would also block any states from enacting Net Neutrality principles. The FCC knows how wildly unpopular this is. The public comment docket had a record* 22 million comments,* overwhelmingly in support of Net Neutrality. They're announcing this now, right before one of the biggest holidays in the United States to minimize the criticism Our only hope now is to put so much pressure on the U.S. Congress that they tell Chairman Pai to back off. There is still hope. Members of Congress will face an election next year and Net Neutrality is important to many people. In just the last 24 hours *175,000 phone calls have gone to the Congress in support of NN. *Even places like Breitbart and r/The_Donald are showing some signs of opposing the order. (I've heard rumors that even the ISPs think the order goes too far and will result in inevitable legal battles.) While this is amazing, it's not enough. This is a holiday weekend and Congress is closed. Those calls, can't just be left on voice mail messages boxes. We need to sustain this level of activism all the way up until the vote on December 14th. Here are some ways you can help. - The main Battle for the Net call tool is here: https://www. battleforthenet.com/ - The ACLU call tool is here: https://www.aclu.org/ issues/free-speech/dont-dismantle-net-neutrality <https://www.aclu.org/issues/free-speech/dont-dismantle-net-neutrality> - Talking points on the order are here: https://docs.google.com/ document/d/1JFt_t4AaA2rK6Kls64l4RqIcN0UTCBhCcE vA72rxnvM/edit#heading=h.teo0lgd25n6u <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JFt_t4AaA2rK6Kls64l4RqIcN0UTCBhCcEvA72r…> - Access Now's *statement on the international impacts: *https://www. accessnow.org/access-now-condemns-u-s-plan-repeal-net- neutrality-rules/ <https://www.accessnow.org/access-now-condemns-u-s-plan-repeal-net-neutralit…> - Statements from different orgs are here: https://docs.google.com/ document/d/1OglCfmKV0eyou_jGxDEQz61JEl8y5XeZR1Kbte-Njh8/edit <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OglCfmKV0eyou_jGxDEQz61JEl8y5XeZR1Kbte-…> - A fact sheet from (Democratic) Commissioner Clyburn: https://www.fcc.gov/document/commissioner-clyburn- fact-sheet-net-neutrality <https://www.fcc.gov/document/commissioner-clyburn-fact-sheet-net-neutrality> - A toolkit with sample social media is here: https://docs.google.com/ document/d/1WffqXGDRcAow-Qds4XwTo7gsvMONO4_Ysnw_ g87i7cU/edit#heading=h.otuuifmukhbz <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WffqXGDRcAow-Qds4XwTo7gsvMONO4_Ysnw_g87…> *Please send any help or advice you have.* And one thing to remember is that while it's important to have a strong immediate response, it's a big holiday in the United States and a lot of people are not paying attention. It's just as important to schedule messages and actions in the coming weeks to ensure sustained pressure. Thanks everyone for any support you can spare. -- Nathan White Senior Legislative Manager Phone: (269) 267-0580 PGP ID: 0x9030A74E Fingerprint: C2C2 CEDB 8368 05D7 CB89 72DF 59F9 6246 9030 A74E ** Get your* tickets for RightsCon Toronto <https://www.rightscon.org/#tickets/>, May 16-18, 2018 ** Subscribe *to the Access Now Express <https://www.accessnow.org/campaign/#sign-up>, our weekly newsletter on digital rights --- To unsubscribe: <mailto:global-nn-unsubscribe@lists.riseup.net> List help: <https://riseup.net/lists> --- To unsubscribe: <mailto:global-nn-unsubscribe@lists.riseup.net <global-nn-unsubscribe(a)lists.riseup.net>> List help: <https://riseup.net/lists> _______________________________________________ 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/kaninimutemi%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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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/ mailman/options/kictanet/jeffersonanyega%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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Fwd: [global-nn] Red Alert for Net Neutrality in the United States
by Ali Hussein 25 Nov '17

25 Nov '17

FYI Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: Candace Clement <candace(a)freepress.net> > Date: 22 November 2017 at 9:17:00 PM EAT > To: Nathan White <nathan(a)accessnow.org> > Cc: global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net > Subject: Re: [global-nn] Red Alert for Net Neutrality in the United States > Reply-To: Candace Clement <candace(a)freepress.net> > > For folks outside the US looking for ways to help mobilize people here, you can also sign up to join our peer-to-peer texting team. It's an easy way to help get the word out to people here by having one-to-one conversations and you can do it from your computer whenever you have a little extra time. > > Candace Clement > Campaign Director > Free Press / Free Press Action Fund > 413-585-1533 ext 203 > >> On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Nathan White <nathan(a)accessnow.org> wrote: >> >> Total Control Panel Login >> To: candace(a)freepress.net >> From: global-nn-owner(a)lists.riseup.net >> Message Score: 15 High (60): Pass >> My Spam Blocking Level: Medium Medium (75): Pass >> Low (90): Pass >> Block this sender >> Block lists.riseup.net >> This message was delivered because the content filter score did not exceed your filter level. >> >> The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Chairman Ajit Pai just posted the proposed order to roll back Net Neutrality protections in the United States. It will be voted on December 14th, and it's worse than we even feared. >> >> Not only would ISPs be able to charge more for priority speeds, under this framework they'd be able to selectively downgrade certain services at their own discretion. The rule would also block any states from enacting Net Neutrality principles. >> >> The FCC knows how wildly unpopular this is. The public comment docket had a record 22 million comments, overwhelmingly in support of Net Neutrality. They're announcing this now, right before one of the biggest holidays in the United States to minimize the criticism >> >> Our only hope now is to put so much pressure on the U.S. Congress that they tell Chairman Pai to back off. There is still hope. Members of Congress will face an election next year and Net Neutrality is important to many people. In just the last 24 hours 175,000 phone calls have gone to the Congress in support of NN. Even places like Breitbart and r/The_Donald are showing some signs of opposing the order. (I've heard rumors that even the ISPs think the order goes too far and will result in inevitable legal battles.) >> >> While this is amazing, it's not enough. This is a holiday weekend and Congress is closed. Those calls, can't just be left on voice mail messages boxes. We need to sustain this level of activism all the way up until the vote on December 14th. >> >> Here are some ways you can help. >> >> The main Battle for the Net call tool is here: https://www.battleforthenet.com/ >> The ACLU call tool is here: https://www.aclu.org/issues/free-speech/dont-dismantle-net-neutrality >> Talking points on the order are here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JFt_t4AaA2rK6Kls64l4RqIcN0UTCBhCcEvA72r… >> Access Now's statement on the international impacts: https://www.accessnow.org/access-now-condemns-u-s-plan-repeal-net-neutralit… >> Statements from different orgs are here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OglCfmKV0eyou_jGxDEQz61JEl8y5XeZR1Kbte-… >> A fact sheet from (Democratic) Commissioner Clyburn: https://www.fcc.gov/document/commissioner-clyburn-fact-sheet-net-neutrality >> A toolkit with sample social media is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WffqXGDRcAow-Qds4XwTo7gsvMONO4_Ysnw_g87… >> >> Please send any help or advice you have. And one thing to remember is that while it's important to have a strong immediate response, it's a big holiday in the United States and a lot of people are not paying attention. It's just as important to schedule messages and actions in the coming weeks to ensure sustained pressure. >> >> Thanks everyone for any support you can spare. >> >> >> >> -- >> Nathan White >> Senior Legislative Manager >> Phone: (269) 267-0580 >> PGP ID: 0x9030A74E >> Fingerprint: C2C2 CEDB 8368 05D7 CB89 72DF 59F9 6246 9030 A74E >> >> * Get your tickets for RightsCon Toronto, May 16-18, 2018 >> * Subscribe to the Access Now Express, our weekly newsletter on digital rights >> >> --- >> To unsubscribe: <mailto:global-nn-unsubscribe@lists.riseup.net> >> List help: <https://riseup.net/lists> >> > > --- > To unsubscribe: <mailto:global-nn-unsubscribe@lists.riseup.net> > List help: <https://riseup.net/lists>

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KCPE results: Safaricom orders Sh10m refund to subscribers
by Barrack Otieno 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

Listers, Telecommunications giant Safaricom has ordered a firm to refund over Sh10.6 million to its customers who were billed more than once to receive Standard Eight national exam results. Safaricom on Thursday said the double-billing by Challa Communications Limited, a third party licensed by the Communications Authority of Kenya, was due to a technical hitch. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Safaricom-orders-Challa-Ltd-to-refund-subscrib… At least action is being taken. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Cryptocurrency Trading
by Ali Hussein 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

Dorcas and all One thing that I'd like to note is this:- Regulation and Policy ALMOST ALWAYS lags behind innovation. There are rare times when the wheels of government move in tandem with innovation. This is not unique to Kenya. Its a global thing. The thing about Kenya that we have that is going for us is this:- 1. Almost always those in government understand the positive effects of innovation especially in Technology and normally stay clear away and let things move forward with least resistance. Players in the sectors involved then get together with government to craft policy and regulation (where necessary) to reign in rogue players. 2. The Kenyan Startup Scene is acknowledged to be one of the most vibrant not just in Africa but the world. Let's push these envelopes in the right direction and we will emerge winners. Always. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 11:41 AM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Noted with thanks Barrack, > > Definitely something that needs to mature sooner rather than later. > > On Nov 23, 2017 11:39 AM, "Barrack Otieno" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi Dorcas , hi Ali, >> >> I think you are on the same page. I recall the last townhall meeting at >> Dusit which validated the blockchain policy brief was attended by a number >> of Stakeholders from all stakeholder groupings. That the CS Joe Mucheru >> alongside a number of officers from his ministry attended is testament to >> the interest and appreciation of the Government as a stakeholder in the >> technology. The list of participants in the meeting was multi stakeholder. >> Some Stakeholders such as the CBK Governor have been uneasy about >> Blockchain but seem to be warming up over time. In my humble opinion it >> would be good to build on the steps that have been made as we chart the way >> forwad. In 2016 blockchain was a key topic in the Kenya Internet Governance >> Forum attended by more than 250 stakeholders physically and many more >> remotely. A number of local block chain companies and experts participated >> in panels that interrogated the technology. It might be that what we are >> witnessing is the ripple effect of the awareness efforts created in the >> last three years. In the usual Kenyan spirit there are those that have >> decided to capitalize on the emerging technology. We are at a good place in >> that we can no longer bury our heads in the sand. Concrete actions or >> responses are needed from various stakeholders such as the government and >> independent regulatory agencies. They can tap into the feedback received >> from various Conferences hosted locally from 2016 as well as papers and >> policy briefs that have been written since then in consultation with the >> stakeholders. We don't need to reinvent the wheel since the bus is moving. >> >> Best Regards >> >> On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 11:24 AM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Thanks Ali, >>> >>> I have been with kictanet since it's birth so I definitely understand. I >>> definitely appreciate the effort you have put. But we have not even >>> scratched the surface on this one. >>> >>> What is needed now is movement in terms of support for Blockchain and >>> not hypervigilance as is being seen. >>> >>> While private sector players can be proactive, it will be a futile >>> effort and a danger to investments if regulators and government come later >>> with more restrictions in response. Hence the need for a repeat success >>> story of kictanet as a multi-stakeholder forum. >>> >>> I think everyone is here in one way or the other. In essence, I am >>> speaking of the need for a conducive policy environment and action needs to >>> get to that. >>> >>> Thanks! Muthoni >>> >>> On Nov 23, 2017 11:03 AM, "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Dorcas >>>> >>>> We at KICTANet can only provide direction, intellectual engagement and >>>> lobby to have a policy in place (not necessarily regulation) for this to be >>>> adopted by the Government and mainstream industry players. I would however >>>> add that players in the Startup Scene in Kenya and some big ticket players >>>> like IBM are not waiting. >>>> >>>> They are already moving ahead with a number of initiatives. I >>>> understand that there now exists the Blockchain Association of Kenya. >>>> >>>> And this is as it should be. >>>> >>>> Check out the two links below to get a glimpse of whats happening. >>>> >>>> 1. https://developer.ibm.com/blockchain/sandbox/ >>>> >>>> 2. https://ipdb.io/foundation/ >>>> >>>> >>>> Incidentally KICTANet is a Founder Caretaker of the IPDB Foundation. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> *Ali Hussein* >>>> >>>> *Principal* >>>> >>>> *Hussein & Associates* >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Tel: +254 713 601113 >>>> >>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>> >>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>> >>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> >>>> >>>> >>>> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, >>>> >>>> Chiromo Road, Westlands, >>>> >>>> Nairobi, Kenya. >>>> >>>> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely >>>> mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the >>>> organizations that I work with. >>>> >>>> On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 10:48 AM, Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> The arrest of the individuals is a good opportunity to move the >>>>> conversation to the next level. >>>>> >>>>> Engagement towards implementation of an actual policy in a >>>>> multi-stakeholder approach. >>>>> >>>>> Having the document on the website is good but action time is now. >>>>> BTC is more adopted and provides a good example on the disruptions expected >>>>> from Blockchain. >>>>> >>>>> What is the actual roadmap Ali to achieving this? We need this to move >>>>> forward. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks! >>>>> >>>>> On Nov 23, 2017 10:39 AM, "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> @Dorcas and others >>>>>> >>>>>> This list is ahead in trying to formulate a way forward on this most >>>>>> current conversation. My take is this:- >>>>>> >>>>>> Conversations around Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies cannot be held >>>>>> in isolation of the core Technology driving this revolution. This >>>>>> Technology is called Blockchain. >>>>>> >>>>>> Please check out the policy brief that KICTANet did in collaboration >>>>>> with various stakeholders including MOICT, IBM, Tech entrepreneurs and >>>>>> other stakeholders. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/documents/KICTANet/Blockchain_Policy_Brief.Final…> >>>>>> KICTANet Blockchain Policy Brief >>>>>> <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/documents/KICTANet/Blockchain_Policy_Brief.Final…> >>>>>> >>>>>> I agree Dorcas. The conversation must be expanded and a critical >>>>>> path mapped. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> >>>>>> *Ali Hussein* >>>>>> >>>>>> *Principal* >>>>>> >>>>>> *Hussein & Associates* >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Tel: +254 713 601113 >>>>>> >>>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>>> >>>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>>> >>>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>>>> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, >>>>>> >>>>>> Chiromo Road, Westlands, >>>>>> >>>>>> Nairobi, Kenya. >>>>>> >>>>>> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are >>>>>> purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the >>>>>> organizations that I work with. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi listers, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Going by some events connected to arrest of some BTC traders, time >>>>>>> is ripe for a new policy engagement exercise. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Over to you Alice Munyua! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It reminds me of the days when VoIP and Skype specifically was >>>>>>> illegal. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> We cannot refuse that the fourth industrial revolution is on and >>>>>>> rolling. What happened to the initial discussions on this? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Muthoni >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> 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%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. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 <0721%20325277> >> +254733206359 <0733%20206359> >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A >> >> >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > 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/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. > >

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Re: [kictanet] Cryptocurrency Trading
by Ali Hussein 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

Dorcas We at KICTANet can only provide direction, intellectual engagement and lobby to have a policy in place (not necessarily regulation) for this to be adopted by the Government and mainstream industry players. I would however add that players in the Startup Scene in Kenya and some big ticket players like IBM are not waiting. They are already moving ahead with a number of initiatives. I understand that there now exists the Blockchain Association of Kenya. And this is as it should be. Check out the two links below to get a glimpse of whats happening. 1. https://developer.ibm.com/blockchain/sandbox/ 2. https://ipdb.io/foundation/ Incidentally KICTANet is a Founder Caretaker of the IPDB Foundation. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 10:48 AM, Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni(a)gmail.com> wrote: > The arrest of the individuals is a good opportunity to move the > conversation to the next level. > > Engagement towards implementation of an actual policy in a > multi-stakeholder approach. > > Having the document on the website is good but action time is now. BTC is > more adopted and provides a good example on the disruptions expected from > Blockchain. > > What is the actual roadmap Ali to achieving this? We need this to move > forward. > > Thanks! > > On Nov 23, 2017 10:39 AM, "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > >> @Dorcas and others >> >> This list is ahead in trying to formulate a way forward on this most >> current conversation. My take is this:- >> >> Conversations around Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies cannot be held in >> isolation of the core Technology driving this revolution. This Technology >> is called Blockchain. >> >> Please check out the policy brief that KICTANet did in collaboration with >> various stakeholders including MOICT, IBM, Tech entrepreneurs and other >> stakeholders. >> >> >> <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/documents/KICTANet/Blockchain_Policy_Brief.Final…> >> KICTANet Blockchain Policy Brief >> <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/documents/KICTANet/Blockchain_Policy_Brief.Final…> >> >> I agree Dorcas. The conversation must be expanded and a critical path >> mapped. >> >> Regards >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> *Principal* >> >> *Hussein & Associates* >> >> >> >> Tel: +254 713 601113 >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> >> >> >> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, >> >> Chiromo Road, Westlands, >> >> Nairobi, Kenya. >> >> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely >> mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the >> organizations that I work with. >> >> On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Hi listers, >>> >>> Going by some events connected to arrest of some BTC traders, time is >>> ripe for a new policy engagement exercise. >>> >>> Over to you Alice Munyua! >>> >>> It reminds me of the days when VoIP and Skype specifically was illegal. >>> >>> We cannot refuse that the fourth industrial revolution is on and >>> rolling. What happened to the initial discussions on this? >>> >>> Muthoni >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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%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. >>> >>> >>

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