November 2017 - KICTANet

Cryptocurrency Trading
by Dorcas Muthoni 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

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

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We urgently need more stories of Kenyans who can lead - A case for more local content
by Barrack Otieno 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

In Summary - Failure by the political class to clearly explain what they want to achieve, and how they will achieve it, has brought about even wider confusion. - In some of his remarks, Hon Kaluma was perhaps making reference to a similar call by Kilifi Governor Amazon Kingi and his Mombasa counterpart Hassan Ali Joho. - Let's build a paradise in Kenya by telling more stories about the many Kenyans making their own contributions in civil society, public and private sectors. http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/ndemo/2274486-4195632-7kmfulz/index… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Stopping live broadcasts in Kenya isn't easy
by Ali Hussein 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

Listers This directive if it actually happened was misinformed, ill advised and lacking in understanding of the current dynamics of what mass media is. Research by organisations like Cambridge Analytica states that today in Kenya you could conduct a very successful marketing/political campaign using only Digital Platforms. This fetish and obsession with so called 'mass media' is missing the point to say the least. Besides being illegal as far as our constitution is concerned it tells me what I still believe: - The government and its 'independent' regulatory arms need to understand one thing - That horse left the station long time ago and like a Genie out of the bottle it simple can't be curbed anymore.. Learn to work with the current scenario and respect your citizenry. 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 Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 9:53 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > In Summary > > - Traditional media, particularly those with a national reach, have > tended to self-regulate under the guidance of the Media Council of Kenya. > - > > The last time live broadcasts were banned in Kenya was during the > middle of the 2007/8 post-election violence. > - The government, the regulators, the media owners and the editors > have a duty and responsibility to serve the best interest of the Kenyan > citizen - as opposed to serving sections of the political actors. > > http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/2274560- > 4197240-kdjj92/index.html > > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254733206359 > 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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Stopping live broadcasts in Kenya isn't easy
by Barrack Otieno 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

In Summary - Traditional media, particularly those with a national reach, have tended to self-regulate under the guidance of the Media Council of Kenya. - The last time live broadcasts were banned in Kenya was during the middle of the 2007/8 post-election violence. - The government, the regulators, the media owners and the editors have a duty and responsibility to serve the best interest of the Kenyan citizen - as opposed to serving sections of the political actors. http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/2274560-4197240-kdjj92/in… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Internet Society Board of Trustees Statement on updated Mission and 2018 Action Plan
by Barrack Otieno 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

Listers, This might be of interest to some. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan York <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 6:18 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Internet Society Board of Trustees Statement on updated Mission and 2018 Action Plan To: ISOC Internet Policy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Internetpolicy subscribers At the conclusion of its meeting in Singapore on November 17-19, 2017, the Internet Society Board of Trustees released the following statement <https://www.internetsociety.org/news/statements/2017/internet-society-board…> : The Internet Society Board of Trustees congratulates our staff, our Chapters, and all of our members for coming together during the Internet Society’s 25th anniversary year <https://www.internetsociety.org/25th/> to celebrate the past and to shape the future. This has been an important year with many accomplishments, including the global InterCommunity event <https://www.internetsociety.org/intercommunity/2017/>held in September, which connected people from around the world and shone a spotlight on our work together. We believe this past year has set a foundation for the Internet Society to be an even more effective community and organisation going forward. To prepare for the future, the Board — in consultation with the wider Internet Society community — refreshed our time-honoured and tested vision and mission statements. We believe the robust dialogue about our shared aspirations and goals reflected the passion and commitment of our community, and resulted in a reinvigorated statement of our vision and mission <https://www.internetsociety.org/mission/>, consistent with our original commitment to an Internet that is for everyone. The updated Internet Society Mission Statement <https://www.internetsociety.org/mission/> that we approved at our meeting is as follows: ------------------------------ The Internet Society supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people’s lives, and a force for good in society. Our work aligns with our goals for the Internet to be open, globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy. We seek collaboration with all who share these goals. Together, we focus on: - Building and supporting the communities that make the Internet work; - Advancing the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards; and - Advocating for policy that is consistent with our view of the Internet. ------------------------------ We also approved the organisation’s 2018 Action Plan <https://www.internetsociety.org/action-plan/2018/>, which focuses people and resources on innovative ways to make a difference in: 1. assuring Internet access for the hardest to reach places on the globe; 2. addressing security challenges emerging from the growing Internet of Things; 3. strengthening the global Internet’s routing system; and 4. promoting collaborative governance as tool to address a range important issues. We also strongly agree with the 2018 Action Plan’s emphases on building a strengthened global Internet Society community and organisation, and on fostering key new initiatives that amplify the organisation’s ability to bring about change. Finally, and importantly, as we work to #shapetomorrow and keep the Internet Society’s commitment to openness, transparency, and community-driven processes, we began exploring how to allocate the people, resources, and energies of the Internet Society for the future. We agreed to work through a strategy for long term sustainability and impact. The Internet Society’s 2017 Global Internet Report: Paths to Our Digital Future <https://future.internetsociety.org/>, created through an extensive process of input from our community and beyond, will serve as a starting point for further dialogue to create a future-looking plan for addressing emerging issues of concern to our community. It has been an eventful year, and we look forward to building on it in the coming years. We want to applaud our committed staff and its leadership for the good work they do every day to ensure that the Internet is for everyone. Direct URLs: - Board statement: https://www.internetsociety.org/news/ statements/2017/internet-society-board-updated-mission- and-2018-action-plan/ <https://www.internetsociety.org/news/statements/2017/internet-society-board…> - Internet Society Mission: https://www.internetsociety.org/mission/ - 2018 Action Plan: https://www.internetsociety.org/action-plan/2018/ _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [global-nn] Zero Rating Map + DCNN Session
by Ali Hussein 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

Listers Please see email thread below. It may be of interest especially to Policy Makers and Regulators on the list. The link takes you to a spreadsheet where the global community involved in policy is trying to crowdsource information on various issues pertaining to ICT Regulation. Questions being asked include:- 1. Is there net neutrality regulation? 2. Has any national regulator issued any regulation regarding zero rating? 3. Name of the operators implementing zero rating offerings 4. Are the operators zero-rating specific services (e.g. only WhatsApp) or classes of services (e.g. all instant messaging apps)? 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. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <LB(a)lucabelli.net> Date: Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 4:05 AM Subject: [global-nn] Zero Rating Map + DCNN Session To: DC NN <nncoalition(a)mailman.edri.org> Cc: global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net Dear all, Thank you very much to all those who provided inputs for the Zero Rating Map so far. Some of you have requested a couple of extra days to include information on some more countries. Feel free to add further info by *Saturday 25 November*, using the Ethercalc sheet available here https://ethercalc.org/akbq9863vazq At the beginning of next week, I will share complete information on the DCNN session All the best Luca ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- *Luca Belli*, PhD Senior Researcher, Center for Technology & Society, FGV Rio de Janeiro Chercheur Associé, Centre de Droit Public Comparé, Université Paris 2 Head of Internet Governance at FGV internet-governance.fgv.br @1lucabelli ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE* *This message, as well as any attached document, may contain information that is confidential and privileged and is intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying or distribution of this email or attached documents, or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this email by mistake.* --------- Original Message --------- Subject: [global-nn] Zero Rating Map + DCNN Session on Net Neutrality Implementations From: LB(a)lucabelli.net Date: 10/5/17 11:47 am To: "DC NN" <nncoalition(a)mailman.edri.org> Cc: global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net Dear all The draft DCNN outcome document describing how the Zero Rating Map is going to be developed is available here https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/index.php?q= filedepot_download/5133/766 Feel free to share it via your networks https://twitter.com/ 1lucabelli/status/915964452855582722 FYI, here is a very early draft (prepared by my colleagues at CTS/FGV) to illustrate how the Zero Rating Map could look like https://public.tableau. com/profile/lucas.meireles6337#!/vizhome/LucaBelli/Painel1 Please note that this is a very early DRAFT. All inputs on how to enhance it are welcome You are also kindly encouraged to add further info on existing ZR plans using the Ethercalc sheet available here https://ethercalc.org/akbq9863vazq Last but not least, the DCNN session at the IGF will be dedicated to debating NN implementations, with a particular focus on zero rating. According to the draft IGF schedule, the DCNN session should be on 19 December from 12:20 to 13:30 https://www.intgovforum.org/ multilingual/index.php?q=filedepot_download/4223/745 Please let me know if you wish to participate to the session as speakers. Given the limited time-slot, there will be maximum 7 speakers and preference will be given to the contributors of the Zero Rating Map. All the best Luca ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- *Luca Belli*, PhD Senior Researcher, Center for Technology & Society, FGV Rio de Janeiro Chercheur Associé, Centre de Droit Public Comparé, Université Paris 2 Head of Internet Governance at FGV internet-governance.fgv.br @1lucabelli ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE* *This message, as well as any attached document, may contain information that is confidential and privileged and is intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying or distribution of this email or attached documents, or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this email by mistake.* --- 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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4th year of study of IT/Computer Science: 2017 Call for Applications to a Training Workshop on Mobile Apps Development for Sustainable Development
by WANGARI KABIRU 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

http://www.unesco.go.ke/2017-call-for-applications-to-a-mobileapps-training… "Be in their 4th year of study of IT/Computer Science at a Kenyan university. Submit your dully filled application form and all other requirements via email by 21st November, 2017 to mobileapps(a)unesco.go.ke" Do share the link with your student network. 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". 2017 Call for Applications to a Training Workshop on Mobile Apps Development for Sustainable Development The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) will host a Training Workshop on Mobile Apps Development for Sustainable Development in late November or early December 2017. The objective of the proposed initiative is to promote access of information and ICT innovations through the use of mobile apps in sustainable development by training University students studying Information Technology/Computer Science. The aim of the workshop is to train and guide the participants in mobile apps developing process and to develop apps for sustainable development in the following 5 UNESCO thematic areas: Education, Natural Science, Social & Human Science, Culture and Communication & InformationGeneral RequirementsApplicants must: - Be a Youth (15 to 35 years) - Passionate about impacting change through ICTs - Bring a laptop for their use in the Training - Be in their 4 th year of study of IT/Computer Science at a Kenyan university - Be familiar with mobile apps programming languages /span> - Have developed at least 1 mobile application How to apply - All applicants are requested to download the Application form - All applicants must provide submit a screen shot of an App that they have created or a 1 paragraph write up of the database they have created in the past. - Include a 1 paragraph write up (50-60 words) about the App they would want to develop during the 1 week of training/li> - Copy of Curriculum Vitae (1 page) and Letter of interest (1 page) - A copy of National ID - A copy of their University ID Students with special needs and female students who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.Submit your dully filled application form and all other requirements via email by 21st November, 2017 to mobileapps(a)unesco.go.keCommunications & Information Programme, Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM), National Bank Building 14thFloor , Harambee Avenue, P.O. Box 72107- 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Tel +254 – 20- 2229053/4 Web site www.unesco.go.ke Twitter @NatcomUnescoKe Facebook Kenya National Commission for UNESCOFor enquires email mobileapps(a)unesco.go.ke

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CA orders ignored
by Mose Karanja 19 Nov '17

19 Nov '17

Nation Media Group reported on Friday (17 Nov) of orders from the sector regulator, Communication Authority (CA), to desist from broadcasting live political activities. One does not need sophisticated analysis to see how it coincided with NASA’’s planned reception of Raila Odinga back into the country. This would have extended to online platforms as well, since most of these media companies livestream online, especially YouTube and Facebook. Nation Media ignored the order since it did not provide any legal provisions to justify its execution. I think this is the kind of pushback intermediaries should be engaging in when censorship orders are made. -Moses

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Re: [kictanet] Potential Data Breach on E-Citizen Portal
by Ali Hussein 15 Nov '17

15 Nov '17

I second you Muraya.. This state of affairs is simply untenable..We have been politicking so much and forgetting that we are Civil Servants and answerable to the People of Kenya irrespective of their party affiliations. I urge those responsible to get back to doing their jobs. 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 Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 3:16 PM, S.M. Muraya via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Waiting @mucheru for Data Protection & Residency guidelines and > legislation. Or is it the Parliamentary Committee on ICT? > > Can you imagine what would happen to public officials in the USA, UK, > China or Russia selling contracts to foreigners, depriving their own > citizens & localities of data centers and local talent/skills development? > > #Treason > > On Nov 15, 2017 12:39 PM, "Timothy- Coach- Oriedo > > I believe it high time we fast tract adoption of the Data Protection and > Data Residency act. > The GDPR comes into effect in May and we seem not aligned to that target. > > Timothy Oriedo > Data Scientist > @coachtimoriedo > 0722816171 > > > Coach Timothy Oriedo > [image: http://]timothyoriedo.coach > <http://timothyoriedo.coach?promo=email_sig&utm_source=product&utm_medium=em…> > > _______________________________________________ > 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/murigi.muraya%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/ > 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] Potential Data Breach on E-Citizen Portal
by S.M. Muraya 15 Nov '17

15 Nov '17

Waiting @mucheru for Data Protection & Residency guidelines and legislation. Or is it the Parliamentary Committee on ICT? Can you imagine what would happen to public officials in the USA, UK, China or Russia selling contracts to foreigners, depriving their own citizens & localities of data centers and local talent/skills development? #Treason On Nov 15, 2017 12:39 PM, "Timothy- Coach- Oriedo I believe it high time we fast tract adoption of the Data Protection and Data Residency act. The GDPR comes into effect in May and we seem not aligned to that target. Timothy Oriedo Data Scientist @coachtimoriedo 0722816171 Coach Timothy Oriedo [image: http://]timothyoriedo.coach <http://timothyoriedo.coach?promo=email_sig&utm_source=product&utm_medium=em…> _______________________________________________ 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/murigi.muraya%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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