July 2017 - KICTANet

Re: [kictanet] New Cabinet - Wish List ?
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

Listers, This is indeed good news. We have a lot of hope in Mucheru and Victor Kyalo industry veterans who have indeed worked their way through the trenches. Most importantly we hope to see the return of a multi stakeholder form of engagement in the sector which we have been yearning for in a while. I think as a sector we might need to prepare a wish list for our new leaders and most importantly commit to work with them towards achieving their mandate. The reshuffle is timely still it comes at the end of the year and will allow us to start 2016 on a new slate. Thank you Best Regards On 11/24/15, GG via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > +1 Grace. > > Sending them positive energy! And glad that the two were among the KICTANet > founders. > Rgds. > > --- Original Message --- > > From: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Sent: 24 November 2015 22:35 > To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > Cc: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] New Cabinet > > One of the issues (I think issue no.3) in the President's speech was > accessibility of leaders to wananchi. With Joe and Kyalo I think we shall > have better ears. > > Congratulations! > > May they pass the vetting. > > Regards, > On 24 Nov 2015 21:29, "Evans Ikua via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> @Ngigi you are right. But in the current dispensation, a CS is still >> expected to be a technocrat, as opposed to the days of yore when minister >> was politician. So they will both be at home in their respective >> positions. >> Especially Victor as the accounting officer with his many years in >> government. That's the right position. >> >> Evans >> On Nov 24, 2015 9:17 PM, "Waithaka Ngigi" <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> Evans, >>> >>> Joe Mucheru & Victor Kyalo are old hands in. KE ICT. Both have been >>> entrepreneurs and then at some point moved on to various ventures. So we >>> shouldn't go wrong ‎with either. >>> >>> However, what's the better fit? Mucheru at CS, Victor at PS or the other >>> way round? Victor CS, Mucheru PS? >>> >>> Waithaka Ngigi >>> >>> Alliance Technologies >>> www.at.co.ke >>> *From: *Evans Ikua via kictanet >>> *Sent: *Tuesday, November 24, 2015 8:50 PM >>> *To: *Ngigi Waithaka >>> *Reply To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> *Cc: *Evans Ikua >>> *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] New Cabinet >>> >>> Congrats Hon Joe! That's a great choice for the ICT industry. Well out >>> H.E. >>> >>> Ikua >>> On Nov 24, 2015 8:45 PM, "waudo siganga via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Congratulations to Joe Mucheru! >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ikua.evans%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 >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/nmutungu%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Talk-2-Safaricom: Days 1 of 6 (Monday 6th Feb) - Consumer Issues
by Walubengo J 25 Jun '18

25 Jun '18

Greetings Listers, Hope you had a lovely weekend and ready for this week's 'Talk-2-Safaricom' online deliberations. Going straight into today's theme, we want you to share your experiences, challenges, proposed solutions with regard to Safaricom Servicesalong any of the following lines: a) Affordability - (of Bandwidth, Databundles, SMS, Over The Top Services ) b) Quality of Service - (Congestion,Dropped Calls, 2G, 3G, 4G) c) Data Protection & Intermediaryliability- (Premium Service Providers, Unsolicited sms, KRA & MPESA accounts) d) Privacy Issues -As the largest ISP,how is Safcom handling Censorship threats, Child online Protection from harmfulcontent, Security Cameras, etc) The floor is open and we have only today. So better start talking since tomorrow we move on to competition issues. -walu. -Rest of the Programme-1. Consumer Issues Day, 2. Competition Issues Day, 3. Innovators, Innovations & Suppliers Day, 4. Infrastructure & Universal Access Day, 5. Technology & Elections Day 6. Emerging Issues+AOB

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Kenyan Tech Engineer, Zak Muriuki, Died in Ethiopian Jail
by Ali Hussein 19 Jun '18

19 Jun '18

Listers Saddest news. It also appears that there are three more Kenyan ICT Practitioners who are still languishing in prison in Ethiopia. The main charge is that they are accused of installing communication equipment without a license. Mugo, was arrested with Zak (may the almighty rest his soul in peace) over a year ago and Osborne Otinda with his colleague Maxwell Odhiambo (according to today's Nation, Page 3) were arrested in October 2014 and are still in jail. Excerpts:- (Addis Standard) – The body of a Kenyan engineer who died while in an Ethiopian prison has arrived home on Thursday Dec. 11th. Zak Muriuki, a father of two girls (pictured) and a tech engineer by profession, arrived in Ethiopia nearly two years ago on January 9, 2015, according to information obtained by Addis Standard. He was arrested on January 10 along with another Kenyan, Jadrick Mugo, who is still in prison. Read on:- http://www.ayyaantuu.net/kenyan-tech-engineer-zak-muriuki/ It also appears that the government is doing what it can to get the Kenyans released. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Re: [kictanet] Reversing MPESA Transactions in a Today's World
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 17 May '18

17 May '18

Hi Mercy Have you tried the new safaricom App ? Get it from playstore and share your experience. It's has laid a foundation for live chatbot. Timothy Oriedo about.me/Timoriedo On 12 May 2017 07:23, "kanini mutemi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Hello everyone. I've seen quite a number of complaints on people sending money to the wrong number. Surprisingly a lot of these instances involve 50k and above. It seems MPESA has left it up to the recepients to be kind enough to refund money sent erroneously. I see why that would make sense to a business (2 transactions is better than one). Of course a lot of Kenyans will not refund (tough economic times🤔) I recently made a notable purchase from WordPress and realized only two minutes later that I had bought the wrong product. Good thing they have live chat for their customer support. No questions asked- they reversed the transaction. Now I realize the two are different; one is a seller the other one is a conveyor belt. It got me thinking however- MPESA has to keep up with the times. The explanation has always been that MPESA asks you to confirm before you press send. The number of 'I sent Kshs. X to the wrong number' posts on Buyer Beware should be enough to tell any caring provider that the system is broken. Digital products must be malleable and most importantly responsive to customer needs. Which is why competition is healthy- it pushes companies to care about the needs of its customers. Have a great day ahead. -- *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. _______________________________________________ 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/timoriedo%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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RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando
by Mwendwa Kivuva 02 Aug '17

02 Aug '17

Chris Musando, the IEBC ICT manager honored the invite to participate at the 2017 Kenya IGF. He gave some good perspectives on Internet and Elections. Here is the video of the proceedings https://www.facebook.com/KenyaIGF/videos/1401631396551852/ We pay tribute to him, and RIP. May his family find consolation in these trying moments. Regards. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh

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RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando
by Etinick Mutinda 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

Condolences to the family of the late Chris Musando. A tragic and sad day for our country. Etinick Mutinda > On 31 Jul 2017, at 19:30, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musand

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Re: [kictanet] Gov't threatens to shut media houses announcing election results - Citizentv.co.ke
by Wamathai (HapaKenya) 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

My understanding on this matter, after an explanation from IEBC, is that media houses are free to share results as long as they don't announce a winner. That is the sole purview of the IEBC. The CS and IEBC should clarify ASAP to avoid confusion. > > > > On 29 July 2017 at 19:32, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Send kictanet mailing list submissions to >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: Gov't threatens to shut media houses announcing election >> results - Citizentv.co.ke (Ali Hussein) >> 2. Re: Gov't threatens to shut media houses announcing election >> results - Citizentv.co.ke (Dorcas Muthoni) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2017 19:22:50 +0300 >> From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Gov't threatens to shut media houses >> announcing election results - Citizentv.co.ke >> Message-ID: <C03360CE-AC4C-4D8D-9D49-DD0C3C766CBA(a)hussein.me.ke> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> Dorcas >> >> You are being disingenuous. No media house in this country has ever >> purported to carry official results. However media houses can and should >> announce the results from different polling stations and constituencies. >> Often times the lack of information is what causes unnecessary pressure and >> concern. By the way it instructive to note that IEBC will put results on >> its portal and I understand that they actually provide APIs? >> >> I think what you mean to say is that the media should act responsibly? >> Any Kenyan with a social media account, access to media can tally make >> their own tallies. >> >> I'm curious why this major concern about media houses announcing results? >> What are we missing here? There is just too much pressure and focus to >> curb flow of information. This is a democracy. Let us remember that. And >> our constitution is clear and explicit on access to information. Let us >> leave KANU tactics where they belong. In the past. >> >> Unless of course the CS was misquoted or taken out of context? >> #JustAsking.. >> >> 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 29 Jul 2017, at 5:49 PM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> > >> > The media must act very responsibly. On this one, I will support the >> CS. Everyone may tally but a media house cannot purport to have the >> official record. Only IEBC has the mandate. >> > >> >> On Jul 29, 2017 4:13 PM, "Barrack Otieno via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> This doesn't sound right. Two steps forwad one back. >> >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> >>> On Sat, Jul 29, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> https://citizentv.co.ke/news/govt-threatens-to-shut-media-ho >> uses-announcing-election-results-171742/?utm_source=onesigna >> l&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=onesignal_notifications >> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> 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. 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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/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. >>

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Re: [kictanet] RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando
by Patrick Mulwa 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

My deepest condolences to his friends and family. I was present and enjoyed his electoral process explanation at the Kenya Internet Governance forum 2017. On Jul 31, 2017 5:44 PM, "Peter Mbatha via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: It's indeed sad, condolences to the family and ICT fraternity in general. On Jul 31, 2017 16:52, "Felicia Solomon via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > RIP Chris Musando. > > This is very sad indeed. > > Felicia > > On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 4:43 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: > >> Send kictanet mailing list submissions to >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando (Tracy Kadesa Adolwa) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:43:15 +0300 >> From: Tracy Kadesa Adolwa <kadesatracy(a)gmail.com> >> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando >> Message-ID: >> <CAHs2UYvHB41PQwAEHqBo5trgkLvVDN9qOc+QsaF8NB-uZJe9_w(a)mail.gm >> ail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Too sad! >> >> -Regards >> >> >> Tracy Kadesa, >> LL.B ,University of Nairobi. >> Dip KSL >> legalwalk.wordpress.com >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 3:52 PM, Ronald Ojino via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> > Condolences to the family of Mr.Musando, this is quite a loss >> > >> > On 31-Jul-2017 3:47 PM, "Poncelet Ileleji via kictanet" < >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> > >> >> Condolences to you all in Kenya on the loss of Chris. May the good >> God >> >> guide is family, RIP Chris. >> >> >> >> Poncelet >> >> >> >> On 31 July 2017 at 12:41, Abdalla via kictanet < >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> >>> >> >>> RIP Chris. >> >>> >> >>> We will surely miss your contributions to the Community >> >>> >> >>> Kind regards, >> >>> >> >>> Abdalla Omari. >> >>> *Chief Executive Officer* >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> On Jul 31, 2017, at 3:30 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < >> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> RIP Chris, >> >>> >> >>> So untimely. condolences to his family. >> >>> >> >>> Regards >> >>> >> >>> On 7/31/17, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >>> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> Chris Musando, the IEBC ICT manager honored the invite to participate >> at >> >>> the 2017 Kenya IGF. He gave some good perspectives on Internet and >> >>> Elections. Here is the video of the proceedings >> >>> https://www.facebook.com/KenyaIGF/videos/1401631396551852/ >> >>> >> >>> We pay tribute to him, and RIP. May his family find consolation in >> these >> >>> trying moments. >> >>> >> >>> Regards. >> >>> ______________________ >> >>> Mwendwa Kivuva >> >>> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> -- >> >>> Barrack O. Otieno >> >>> +254721325277 <+254%20721%20325277> >> >>> +254733206359 <+254%20733%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/m >> >>> ailman/options/kictanet/ceo%40kenic.or.ke >> >>> >> >>> 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/pileleji%40ymca.gm >> >>> >> >>> 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. >> >>> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Poncelet O. Ileleji MBCS >> >> Coordinator >> >> The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio >> >> MDI Road Kanifing South >> >> P. O. 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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/kadesatracy%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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RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando
by Felicia Solomon 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

RIP Chris Musando. This is very sad indeed. Felicia On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 4:43 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando (Tracy Kadesa Adolwa) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:43:15 +0300 > From: Tracy Kadesa Adolwa <kadesatracy(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando > Message-ID: > <CAHs2UYvHB41PQwAEHqBo5trgkLvVDN9qOc+QsaF8NB-uZJe9_w@mail. > gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Too sad! > > -Regards > > > Tracy Kadesa, > LL.B ,University of Nairobi. > Dip KSL > legalwalk.wordpress.com > > > > On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 3:52 PM, Ronald Ojino via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Condolences to the family of Mr.Musando, this is quite a loss > > > > On 31-Jul-2017 3:47 PM, "Poncelet Ileleji via kictanet" < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> Condolences to you all in Kenya on the loss of Chris. 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INVESTOR BULLETIN: INITIAL COIN OFFERINGS
by WANGARI KABIRU 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

A great piece below for those interested in the coins space. Would Kenya have ICOs? Blessed week! 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". : https://www.investor.gov/additional-resources/news-alerts/alerts-bulletins/… INVESTOR BULLETIN: INITIAL COIN OFFERINGS 07/25/2017 Developers, businesses, and individuals increasingly are using initial coin offerings, also called ICOs or token sales, to raise capital. These activities may provide fair and lawful investment opportunities. However, new technologies and financial products, such as those associated with ICOs, can be used improperly to entice investors with the promise of high returns in a new investment space. The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is issuing this Investor Bulletin to make investors aware of potential risks of participating in ICOs. Background – Initial Coin Offerings Virtual coins or tokens are created and disseminated using distributed ledger or blockchain technology. Recently promoters have been selling virtual coins or tokens in ICOs. Purchasers may use fiat currency (e.g., U.S. dollars) or virtual currencies to buy these virtual coins or tokens. Promoters may tell purchasers that the capital raised from the sales will be used to fund development of a digital platform, software, or other projects and that the virtual tokens or coins may be used to access the platform, use the software, or otherwise participate in the project. Some promoters and initial sellers may lead buyers of the virtual coins or tokens to expect a return on their investment or to participate in a share of the returns provided by the project. After they are issued, the virtual coins or tokens may be resold to others in a secondary market on virtual currency exchanges or other platforms. Depending on the facts and circumstances of each individual ICO, the virtual coins or tokens that are offered or sold may be securities. If they are securities, the offer and sale of these virtual coins or tokens in an ICO are subject to the federal securities laws. On July 25, 2017, the SEC issued a Report of Investigation under Section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 describing an SEC investigation of The DAO, a virtual organization, and its use of distributed ledger or blockchain technology to facilitate the offer and sale of DAO Tokens to raise capital. The Commission applied existing U.S. federal securities laws to this new paradigm, determining that DAO Tokens were securities. The Commission stressed that those who offer and sell securities in the U.S. are required to comply with federal securities laws, regardless of whether those securities are purchased with virtual currencies or distributed with blockchain technology. To facilitate understanding of this new and complex area, here are some basic concepts that you should understand before investing in virtual coins or tokens: What is a blockchain? A blockchain is an electronic distributed ledger or list of entries – much like a stock ledger – that is maintained by various participants in a network of computers. Blockchains use cryptography to process and verify transactions on the ledger, providing comfort to users and potential users of the blockchain that entries are secure. Some examples of blockchain are the Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains, which are used to create and track transactions in bitcoin and ether, respectively. What is a virtual currency or virtual token or coin? A virtual currency is a digital representation of value that can be digitally traded and functions as a medium of exchange, unit of account, or store of value. Virtual tokens or coins may represent other rights as well. Accordingly, in certain cases, the tokens or coins will be securities and may not be lawfully sold without registration with the SEC or pursuant to an exemption from registration. What is a virtual currency exchange? A virtual currency exchange is a person or entity that exchanges virtual currency for fiat currency, funds, or other forms of virtual currency. Virtual currency exchanges typically charge fees for these services. Secondary market trading of virtual tokens or coins may also occur on an exchange. These exchanges may not be registered securities exchanges or alternative trading systems regulated under the federal securities laws. Accordingly, in purchasing and selling virtual coins and tokens, you may not have the same protections that would apply in the case of stocks listed on an exchange. Who issues virtual tokens or coins? Virtual tokens or coins may be issued by a virtual organization or other capital raising entity. A virtual organization is an organization embodied in computer code and executed on a distributed ledger or blockchain. The code, often called a “smart contract,” serves to automate certain functions of the organization, which may include the issuance of certain virtual coins or tokens. The DAO, which was a decentralized autonomous organization, is an example of a virtual organization. Some Key Points to Consider When Determining Whether to Participate in an ICO If you are thinking about participating in an ICO, here are some things you should consider. Depending on the facts and circumstances, the offering may involve the offer and sale of securities. If that is the case, the offer and sale of virtual coins or tokens must itself be registered with the SEC, or be performed pursuant to an exemption from registration. Before investing in an ICO, ask whether the virtual tokens or coins are securities and whether the persons selling them registered the offering with the SEC. A few things to keep in mind about registration:If an offering is registered, you can find information (such as a registration statement or “Form S-1”) on SEC.gov throughEDGAR.If a promoter states that an offering is exempt from registration, and you are not an accredited investor, you should be very careful – most exemptions have net worth or income requirements.Although ICOs are sometimes described ascrowdfunding contracts, it is possible that they are not being offered and sold in compliance with the requirements of Regulation Crowdfunding or with the federal securities laws generally. Ask what your money will be used for and what rights the virtual coin or token provides to you. The promoter should have a clear business plan that you can read and that you understand. The rights the token or coin entitles you to should be clearly laid out, often in a white paper or development roadmap. You should specifically ask about how and when you can get your money back in the event you wish to do so. For example, do you have a right to give the token or coin back to the company or to receive a refund? Or can you resell the coin or token? Are there any limitations on your ability to resell the coin or token?If the virtual token or coin is a security, federal and state securities laws require investment professionals and their firms who offer, transact in, or advise on investments to be licensed or registered. You can visit Investor.gov to check the registration status and background of these investment professionals.Ask whether the blockchain is open and public, whether the code has been published, and whether there has been an independent cybersecurity audit.Fraudsters often use innovations and new technologies to perpetrate fraudulent investment schemes. Fraudsters may entice investors by touting an ICO investment “opportunity” as a way to get into this cutting-edge space, promising or guaranteeing high investment returns. Investors should always be suspicious of jargon-laden pitches, hard sells, and promises of outsized returns. Also, it is relatively easy for anyone to use blockchain technology to create an ICO that looks impressive, even though it might actually be a scam.Virtual currency exchanges and other entities holding virtual currencies, virtual tokens or coins may be susceptible to fraud, technical glitches, hacks, or malware. Virtual tokens or virtual currency may be stolen by hackers. Investing in an ICO may limit your recovery in the event of fraud or theft. While you may have rights under the federal securities laws, your ability to recover may be significantly limited. If fraud or theft results in you or the organization that issued the virtual tokens or coins losing virtual tokens, virtual currency, or fiat currency, you may have limited recovery options. Third-party wallet services, payment processors, and virtual currency exchanges that play important roles in the use of virtual currencies may be located overseas or be operating unlawfully. Law enforcement officials may face particular challenges when investigating ICOs and, as a result, investor remedies may be limited. These challenges include: Tracing money. Traditional financial institutions (such as banks) often are not involved with ICOs or virtual currency transactions, making it more difficult to follow the flow of money.International scope. ICOs and virtual currency transactions and users span the globe. Although the SEC regularly obtains information from abroad (such as through cross-border agreements), there may be restrictions on how the SEC can use the information and it may take more time to get the information. In some cases, the SEC may be unable to obtain information from persons or entities located overseas.No central authority. As there is no central authority that collects virtual currency user information, the SEC generally must rely on other sources for this type of information.Freezing or securing virtual currency. Law enforcement officials may have difficulty freezing or securing investor funds that are held in a virtual currency. Virtual currency wallets are encrypted and unlike money held in a bank or brokerage account, virtual currencies may not be held by a third-party custodian. Be careful if you spot any of these potential warning signs of investment fraud. “Guaranteed” high investment returns. There is no such thing as guaranteed high investment returns. Be wary of anyone who promises that you will receive a high rate of return on your investment, with little or no risk.Unsolicited offers. An unsolicited sales pitch may be part of a fraudulent investment scheme. Exercise extreme caution if you receive an unsolicited communication—meaning you didn’t ask for it and don’t know the sender—about an investment opportunity.Sounds too good to be true. If the investment sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Remember that investments providing higher returns typically involve more risk.Pressure to buy RIGHT NOW. Fraudsters may try to create a false sense of urgency to get in on the investment. Take your time researching an investment opportunity before handing over your money.Unlicensed sellers. Many fraudulent investment schemes involve unlicensed individuals or unregistered firms. Check license and registration status on Investor.gov.No net worth or income requirements. The federal securities laws require securities offerings to be registered with the SEC unless an exemption from registration applies. Many registration exemptions require that investors are accredited investors; some others have investment limits. Be highly suspicious of private (i.e., unregistered) investment opportunities that do not ask about your net worth or income or whether investment limits apply. *** Before making any investment, carefully read any materials you are given and verify the truth of every statement you are told about the investment. For more information about how to research an investment, read our publication Ask Questions. Investigate the individuals and firms offering the investment, and check out their backgrounds onInvestor.gov and by contacting your state securities regulator. Many fraudulent investment schemes involve unlicensed individuals or unregistered firms. Additional Resources SEC Investor Alert: Bitcoin and Other Virtual Currency-Related Investments SEC Investor Alert: Ponzi Schemes Using Virtual Currencies SEC Investor Alert: Social Media and Investing – Avoiding Fraud The Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has provided this information as a service to investors. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of SEC policy. If you have questions concerning the meaning or application of a particular law or rule, please consult with an attorney who specializes in securities law.

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