July 2017 - KICTANet

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by Ali Hussein 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

Listers This may be of interest. 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 > >

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Re: [kictanet] PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE NEWS DURING ELECTIONEERING
by Emmanuel Chebukati 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

Greetings, CA/NCIC, what's the latest on this: http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Social-media-hate-mongers-face-S… ? The July 4th deadline for views has since passed. Things are getting out of hand now and they'll only get worse as perpetrators think they can get away with it: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=588724721515407&id=100011336537… https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=587168505004362&id=100011336537… Etc... Regards, EC On Jul 11, 2017 2:15 PM, "Erick Mwangi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: This is not binary. First, if we view economic transformation as a key driver of broader social development, then it matters very much how robust our institutions are that protect the rule of law. Introducing governance frameworks that facilitate the flow of data out of our institutions into the expert hubs of advanced economies does nothing to foster the technological learning and upgrading that our economy need to transform and grow, Second, such governance prohibits data subjects from making more informed and context-sensitive decisions about whether or not it is in their long-term interests to share data with others. So simply put Data for Development’ (D4D) (the term used for your context) has primarily been understood as D4 *human/humanitarian *development with the poor characterized as beneficiaries of better-designed developmental solutions. (as exemplified by your example). Analysing high volumes of data is said to provide insights about the strengths or weaknesses of current programs and to show how poverty or other forms of vulnerability might be distributed within a population, it is this focus on humanitarian development, as opposed to economic development, which drives the emerging governance framework in line with the commercial interests of advanced economies. The poor have been treated as beneficiaries, rather than as economic producers. What a Farce! E Njoroge Mwangi Technology| FINTECH | Big Data Cell +44 7539372742 Skype: Erick.mwangi On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 11:05 AM, Lucy Gichaga <lw.gichaga(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Proudly take BOTH stands: (1) You are allowed to think about Machine > learning and Algorthims now not later in the most innovative out-of-the box > -ways that your mind can take you. > (2) IoT has been DIRECTLY linked to improving many sectors (if not all) > especially food security and related issues that we grapple with as a > developing country. What with the tech being extended to link an entire > value-chain so that as soon as I purchase a bunch of sukumas at my local > grocery, both the grocery's and my own networks are activated so that the > supplier knows that the bunchs he delivered have been purchased at a > certain rate today automatically predicts how many bunches are required in > what location in the next day, week, month, year etc and the farmer's > network is activated as well so as to prepare and plan for the next > harvest, and tandem planting at another location and expected demands in > which part of the country and therefore planned estimated for fertilizer, > water and drought levels so as to be advised on irrigation alternatives to > recurrent expected drought cycles in the Kenyan weather that is expected > every 2-4 years and which period ...... in short, the point is, there is no > one who is not allowed to think about Machine learning and Algorthims. Go > ahead, we need you. > > > On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 10:22 AM, Eric Mwangi via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Absolutely spot on Kanini. >> >> I was fortunate to have a discussion with the CEO of Samsung Pay and the >> topic was deep learning as an enabler for AI. I was keen to ramp up some of >> the things happening in KE from a Machine learning perspective and how IoT >> will benefit us using public transport as an example. >> >> His reaction was unexpected - he was surprised that we are thinking about >> Machine learning and Algorthims while we have a basic food problem ( I know >> bad news travels fast). Fix the ground floor first was his message, as it's >> difficult to re-invent the wheel. So all those boring subjects like >> enhancing our institutions, access to food and education as a basic >> necessity to all should be our focus. >> >> Still I dunno where to stand.. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 10 Jul 2017, at 19:42, kanini mutemi via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> I think we need to revisit this conversation especially the consensus on >> a more responsible media. This article paints a different picture- that >> mainstream media itself is under seige. So dire is the situation that >> automatic bots sponsoring fake news have messed up with Google's algorithms >> making it that much harder to ID FAKE news. In which case, try as they may- >> the mainstream media may have already lost the war. >> >> Again I ask, what harm (real or potential) does FAKE news present? Do we >> need to pay attention or do we have better Kenyan problems to deal with? >> >> https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/feb/26/robert-merc >> er-breitbart-war-on-media-steve-bannon-donald-trump-nigel-farage >> >> >> On Tue, 4 Jul 2017 at 10:39 kanini mutemi <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Thank you Namema, Wangari and Chebukati for adding to the conversation. >>> I like that the insistence on due diligence, verification and the role of >>> mainstream media keeps coming up. >>> >>> On Tue, 4 Jul 2017 at 00:26 Namema Amendi via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> It's great that there is widespread concern about sensational and false >>>> news. As much as we remain cautious, it is an area where regulators should >>>> exercise patience with since the market is sensitized to the issue and >>>> working on ways to fix it. For instance Facebook is grappling with the >>>> issue because it would lose quite a bit if it became known as the platform >>>> for fake news. In addition, proliferation of such 'fake news' presents a >>>> good business case for major news outlets, which have been bleeding >>>> revenue, as there is a path to reestablish themselves as trusted news >>>> sources with resources to verify sources. Finally, an extra lesson in >>>> research and writing classes (which all students partake in) can sensitize >>>> students to do a double-check online whenever they read a sensational >>>> headline. A double-check can be easily done with an extra mouse click. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Regulatory & Policy Advisor, TMG <http://tmgtelecom.com/> >>>> >>>> On 3 July 2017 at 07:41, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Great Marketers have since eternity relied on getting into the syke of >>>>> their target - deep psychology here with trends capture. >>>>> >>>>> This explains why your favorite supermarket had just the chocolate >>>>> brand you like while when you accidentally visit another branch down the >>>>> road you find some other weird brands. >>>>> >>>>> Thus any astute political campaign team would borrow this - which >>>>> explains the popularity of the Cambridge Analytica and ilk of today. Give >>>>> them what they want or design it to appear as such. >>>>> >>>>> Fake promises, fake etc is very part and parcel of how most political >>>>> campaign is designed - even without the internet. >>>>> >>>>> What the internet and here it is more the ease of internet access has >>>>> done is give a channel that reaches to even more, perhaps faster. >>>>> >>>>> 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". >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 23:12, kanini mutemi via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> This has been an illuminating conversation for sure. What comes out >>>>> clearly from the discussion today is: >>>>> >>>>> 1. Fake News is disinformation. Whilst we are keen to protect the >>>>> Freedom of Expression, are we willing to justify disinformation as free >>>>> speech? >>>>> >>>>> 2. Fake News brings out the reality of click economy and Big Data. >>>>> There is a general feeling that Fake News is here to stay hence the need to >>>>> educate consumers to think critically and carry out due diligence. >>>>> >>>>> 3. There is an opportunity for mainstream media to restructure and >>>>> reclaim its legitimacy. Re posting social media Fake News as headlines has >>>>> to stop. Invest in traditional journalism (quality vs quantity). >>>>> >>>>> Thank you so much to all those who followed today's discussion. Stay >>>>> tuned for an enlightening conversation tomorrow on Online Bullying with >>>>> Maryana. >>>>> >>>>> Good evening Listers! >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 8:47 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Great discussion. >>>>> >>>>> To add to the issue of fake news, we have now started witnessing >>>>> mainstream media relying on social media for news. The problem is that >>>>> sometimes there is no verification and confirming of legitimate sources. >>>>> >>>>> Further, we are also witnessing an increase in ruble rousing rumor >>>>> filled sites that people unknowingly rely on for news . This has been made >>>>> possible by the fact that people can register and maintain domain names >>>>> that mimic credible mainstream media outlets with no other intention than >>>>> to fuel fake news and maybe hate speech. An example is >>>>> http://tv-bbc.com/. >>>>> >>>>> We could also question the internet user's responsibility in >>>>> verification of what one posts. If one cant verify what they circulate, has >>>>> that person given up his/her freedom to be a responsible user of the >>>>> internet? And do such individuals require an external agency to make them >>>>> responsible for what they post/circulate? >>>>> >>>>> Best regards >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Githaiga, Grace >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, 28-06-2017 at 17:06 Ronald Ojino via kictanet wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> To echo Joash’s sentiments as we talk about validating our sources and >>>>> the chain reaction…how can we enforce validation of news sources? Who bears >>>>> the ultimate responsibility..is it the initial author, journalist >>>>> or those who share the news? >>>>> >>>>> On Jun 28, 2017, at 4:43 PM, Joash Moitui via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Dear all, >>>>> Interesting and timely discussion. >>>>> A fake news website might publish a hoax, then because it's getting >>>>> social attention another site might pick it up, write that story as though >>>>> it's true and may not link back to the original fake news website. >>>>> From there it's a chain reaction until at some point a journalist at a >>>>> largely credible outlet might see it and quickly write something up, >>>>> because many journalists are trying to write as many stories as possible >>>>> and write stories that get traffic and social attention. >>>>> The incentive is towards producing more and checking less. The >>>>> incentive amongst journalists especially should focus on validating their >>>>> sources. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Joash Moitui >>>>> [image: https://]about.me/jmoitui >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/2fcdb34736c78d1207ef28080780b14e524cf5a8?ur…> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 3:05 PM, kanini mutemi via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Really interesting perspectives so far: >>>>> >>>>> @Diacen I like that- 'fake News is NEWS'. Just to follow up, does Fake >>>>> News do any damage? Is there a reason to step in and regulate Fake News. >>>>> >>>>> @Gertrude I think one of the key things that is coming out clearly >>>>> about Fake News is it being DISINFORMATION as opposed to MISINFORMATION. I >>>>> wonder whether such instances are as rampant here as was seen in the US >>>>> Elections. >>>>> >>>>> @Barrack that's a fresh perspective on upholding traditional tenets of >>>>> Journalism as a counter for Fake News. However, given that a lot of Fake >>>>> News is peddled over social media and that Fake News is more sensational >>>>> (Hot! so to speak) will this be effective in slowing down the spread of >>>>> Fake News? >>>>> >>>>> @Grace, given @Barrack's observation that Fake News is now a cash cow, >>>>> why then discourage the propagation of Fake News? What is the harm? >>>>> >>>>> @Francis, I like that you throw the ball back to the consumers- due >>>>> diligence. I see a concern here however, Fake News based on psychographic >>>>> analysis targets a particular demographic who are gullible and will readily >>>>> believe alternative facts to build on their pre conceived notions. They >>>>> themselves may never know they are consuming Fake News. What about that >>>>> group of people? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________ _________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/6d1bf701c92161d136c0c1b94fce3d742029618f?ur…> >>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/2f5289ef43b69c3587d19f04e6fe440f4a081457?ur…> >>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTA Net/ >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/e44c24350332ba0546bf0667035dac690abb0598?ur…> >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/joash. moitui%40gmail.com >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/7f9895eccc77fadb6888a6595f87dd38e74ecd31?ur…> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 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. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 1:27 PM, Francis Monyango via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> (a)Is Fake News a problem for Kenya? >>>>> >>>>> It depends. Yes and No. >>>>> >>>>> (b) Companies such as Cambridge Analytica have been said to use >>>>> pyschographic techniques such as voter profiling during elections to >>>>> determine who gets to hear what message. Advertising companies have >>>>> used similar targeted approaches in marketing for years- why is it a >>>>> problem for elections? >>>>> >>>>> Internet companies through algorithms have thrived on giving you more >>>>> of what you 'want'. People should learn to conduct due diligence. >>>>> >>>>> (c) Should internet intermediaries filter Fake News from their >>>>> platforms? >>>>> >>>>> Nope. That will amount to policing the internet >>>>> >>>>> (d) Should Fake News be banned? >>>>> >>>>> No. Suggestions have been made world over on the ideal remedy for this >>>>> menace but in democracies, it is hard because it goes against the >>>>> principles of free speech. The Canadian Supreme Court has held in a >>>>> case to strike down a false news provision of law that the provision >>>>> was contrary to the constitutional freedom of expression. >>>>> >>>>> “The reality is that when the matter is one on which the majority of >>>>> the public has settled views, opinions may, for all practical >>>>> purposes, be treated as an expression of a ‘false fact,” the Learned >>>>> Justices of the Court said. >>>>> >>>>> In Kenya, the law limits the right to freedom of expression to the >>>>> extent that one is not allowed to spread propaganda for war, incite >>>>> people to violence, hate speech and advocate for ethnic hate. These >>>>> limitations also apply to the media according to Article 34. The same >>>>> constitutional provision also provides for the establishment of the >>>>> Media Council of Kenya. >>>>> >>>>> One of the roles the drafters of the Constitution envisioned this body >>>>> to play is setting media standards while regulating and monitoring >>>>> their compliance. It is with this powers that are expounded on in the >>>>> Media Act that the Council accredits journalists while requiring them >>>>> to follow the Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism. While >>>>> the standards on accuracy, integrity and accountability apply to >>>>> journalists; these standards do not apply to bloggers. >>>>> >>>>> Hence they cannot be held to have breached the Code when they post >>>>> fake news online. From the angle of defamation laws, some of these >>>>> stories are not defamatory. Neither do they constitute a breach of >>>>> Article 33(2). For example the many speeches attributed to Presidents >>>>> Robert Mugabe and Donald Trump about Kenyans and corruption. If they >>>>> were to be counter checked against the elements of defamation, they >>>>> will fail. The statement might be false but not damaging per se, hence >>>>> not warranting a suit for damages. >>>>> >>>>> Some of the sites are not even within the Kenyan jurisdiction and no >>>>> claim of damage may be sustained against them >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> http://monyango.com/index.php/ 2017/05/15/fake-news-the-battl >>>>> e-for-clicks/ >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/ef71f5151cd5da425984beecea66ce463c71cbb1?ur…> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 28/06/2017, gertrude matata via kictanet >>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> > Thanks Grace, >>>>> > I confess I miss reading everything, I must have missed your post >>>>> earlier >>>>> > on sorry. >>>>> > Your comments were very valid. >>>>> > Regards >>>>> > GERTRUDE MATATA CO. ADVOCATES >>>>> > COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS NOTARY PUBLIC >>>>> > HILLSIDE APARTMENTS >>>>> > 4TH FLOOR, Apartments 11 >>>>> > RAGATI ROAD,Opposite N.H.I.F >>>>> > NEAR CAPITOL HILL POLICE STATION >>>>> > P.O. Box 517-00517 >>>>> > Nairobi >>>>> > Mobile:0722-374109/0729-556523 , >>>>> > Wireless 020-2159837 >>>>> > DISCLAIMER >>>>> > This email and any attachments to it may be confidential and are >>>>> intended >>>>> > solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any >>>>> views or >>>>> > opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not >>>>> necessarily >>>>> > represent those of GERTRUDE MATATA & CO. ADVOCATES. >>>>> > If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must >>>>> neither take >>>>> > any action based upon its contents, nor copy or show it to anyone. >>>>> > Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this >>>>> email in >>>>> > error. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > CallSend SMSCall from mobileAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree >>>>> via >>>>> > Skype >>>>> > >>>>> > From: Grace Mutung'u <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> >>>>> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> >; >>>>> > gertrude matata <gertrudematata(a)yahoo.com> >>>>> > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:46 AM >>>>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE >>>>> NEWS DURING >>>>> > ELECTIONEERING >>>>> > >>>>> > Getrude,Reposting my comment that was on another thread. >>>>> > Good morning Kanini, >>>>> > I will attempt the first question: >>>>> > Maybe we could first start by defining or describing "fake news" in >>>>> our >>>>> > context. There is a lot of disinformation and even media >>>>> manipulation that >>>>> > can be traced back to political actors. >>>>> > In my view some of the characteristics of this manipulation include >>>>> messages >>>>> > crafted sensationally to provoke emotional responses. Another class >>>>> is >>>>> > messages casually/reckless condemning an entire tribe- it is >>>>> impressive how >>>>> > much this kind has reduced over the years especially among major >>>>> online >>>>> > spaces. >>>>> > Disinformation is carried out by both sides of the political divide. >>>>> It >>>>> > could be tackled through political accountability mecahnisms such as >>>>> the >>>>> > guidelines on bulk messaging in the last elections. I wonder whether >>>>> it's >>>>> > practical to update them for Internet messaging. >>>>> > Beyond that, fake news during elections can also be managed by old >>>>> school >>>>> > credible news. More trusted media outlets must more than ever before >>>>> invest >>>>> > in good journalism. On that note, kudos to Ngirachu of Nation for >>>>> his new >>>>> > segment demystifying fake news of each week. >>>>> > Best, >>>>> > >>>>> > On 28 Jun 2017 04:36, "gertrude matata via kictanet" >>>>> > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > Dear Members, >>>>> > This is indeed a very interesting discussion.I was wondering, could >>>>> we have >>>>> > a working definition of FAKE NEWS. >>>>> > In addition, what is the fake news test to apply even for those who >>>>> wish to >>>>> > kill it >>>>> > Kind Regards >>>>> > >>>>> > Gertrude. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > GERTRUDE MATATA CO. ADVOCATES >>>>> > COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS NOTARY PUBLIC >>>>> > HILLSIDE APARTMENTS >>>>> > 4TH FLOOR, Apartments 11 >>>>> > RAGATI ROAD,Opposite N.H.I.F >>>>> > NEAR CAPITOL HILL POLICE STATION >>>>> > P.O. 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ADVOCATES. >>>>> > If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must >>>>> neither take >>>>> > any action based upon its contents, nor copy or show it to anyone. >>>>> > Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this >>>>> email in >>>>> > error. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > CallSend SMSCall from mobileAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree >>>>> via >>>>> > Skype >>>>> > >>>>> > From: Diacen Ndiaga via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>>>> > To: gertrudematata(a)yahoo.com >>>>> > Cc: Diacen Ndiaga <dndiaga(a)kcaa.or.ke> >>>>> > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 9:11 AM >>>>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE >>>>> NEWS DURING >>>>> > ELECTIONEERING >>>>> > >>>>> > Morning listers! >>>>> > Indeed fake news and skewed reportage by main media outlets is >>>>> already with >>>>> > us.Editorial policy of some houses is outright scandalous.In this >>>>> time of >>>>> > election where perception of voters is critical, fake news will come >>>>> in >>>>> > droves and due to compromises and skewed editorial policy by media >>>>> houses on >>>>> > issues, agenda setting is purposed on set goals.It is worse when the >>>>> main >>>>> > media depend on social media for its news items and worse when it >>>>> uses >>>>> > social media content to reinforce a particular opinion and stand on >>>>> an >>>>> > issue.When the media is sold to the highest bidder in a political >>>>> > environment or is compromised in being factual and balanced in its >>>>> > reportage,then it looses the moral ground to point out ills in the >>>>> society. >>>>> > Note fake News is NEWS. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > From: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>>>> > To: "Diacen Ndiaga" <dndiaga(a)kcaa.or.ke> >>>>> > Cc: "kanini mutemi" <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> >>>>> > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 6:59:06 AM >>>>> > Subject: [kictanet] PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE NEWS >>>>> DURING >>>>> > ELECTIONEERING >>>>> > >>>>> > Good morning Listers, >>>>> > Welcome to Day 2 of the Pre KIGF Online Discussions. Joy Mala and I >>>>> will >>>>> > co-moderate this session. We look forward to a vibrant discussion on >>>>> Fake >>>>> > News especially during the electioneering period. >>>>> > We would like to hear your perspectives on: >>>>> > (a)Is Fake News a problem for Kenya? >>>>> > (b) Companies such as Cambridge Analytica have been said to use >>>>> > pyschographic techniques such as voter profiling during elections to >>>>> > determine who gets to hear what message. Advertising companies have >>>>> used >>>>> > similar targeted approaches in marketing for years- why is it a >>>>> problem for >>>>> > elections? >>>>> > (c) Should internet intermediaries filter Fake News from their >>>>> platforms? >>>>> > (d) Should Fake News be banned? >>>>> > The discussion is open. >>>>> > -- >>>>> > Mercy Mutemi, Advocate. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > ______________________________ _________________ >>>>> > kictanet mailing list >>>>> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/bd23a7fe60dad2546a37a391f66de01f3139f604?ur…> >>>>> mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/d3a0f11b73fada5afa574c90344a22353604f07e?ur…> >>>>> > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/804a530038e3154024c8facc1b0aef3372ade2fb?ur…> >>>>> KICTANet/ >>>>> > >>>>> > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/f2c8118ab9bc43f4d9a2baa093854153e3969ce4?ur…> >>>>> > mailman/options/kictanet/ dndiaga%40kcaa.or.ke >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/d7e515643f45664383d41d94d2d1fadebf285129?ur…> >>>>> > >>>>> > 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. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Co-Convenor >>>>> Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) >>>>> Twitter:@ggithaiga >>>>> Tel: 254722701495 >>>>> Skype: gracegithaiga >>>>> Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >>>>> Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ gracegithaiga >>>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga> >>>>> www.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> >>>>> "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged >>>>> and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. 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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. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> *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/m >>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/wangarikabiru%40yahoo.co.uk >>>>> >>>>> 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/namemaaa2362%40gmail.com >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy >>>>> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>>>> >>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >>>>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >>>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>> ailman/options/kictanet/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. 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. >>>> >>> -- >>> *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >> *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/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/erick.mwangi%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/lw.gichaga%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. >> >> > > > -- > > Sincerely, > > L.W. Gichaga, PhD > > *The BEST is yet ahead! * > > ●Twitter: @LWGichaga <https://twitter.com/LWGichaga> ● Pinterest > <https://t.co/uS0z68mKmF> > _______________________________________________ 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/echebukati%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. 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Net-Neutrality
by Mutungi Joel 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

Today's is a great day in the US as all entities against net-neutrality (open Internet) are up in arms to protest against doing away with it. This is a fight we *MUST* join lest we see greatest technological delivery going down the drain. -- *Mutungi Joel Safari* *ICT, Network Support Technician* University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton Mobile No. +254717480093 --------------------------------------------------------- God is in Control

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Fwd: Kenya Shifts To Smart Driving Licences - Kenyan Wallstreet
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

Listers, Whereas this is a bold move by NTSA towards digitization, i feel we are missing a bigger opportunity of digitizing our National ID cards and integrate the Driving Licence, Educational Qualification, Health records, KRA tax records and even Election and Travel documentation into one seamless document. I note that the new design is a chip and PIN that is a repository of Biometric information that is the common denominator in most documents. There is need for intra-government collaboration to ride on the crest of emerging technologies and deploy services to citizens with forward looking solutions and efficiencies. http://kenyanwallstreet.com/kenya-shifts-smart-driving-licences *Timothy Oriedo * *Executive Coach and Data Scientist* *Strathmore Business School* *timothy.oriedo(a)predictiveanalytics.co.ke <timothy.oriedo(a)predictiveanalytics.co.ke>*

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Re: [kictanet] Net-Neutrality
by Ali Hussein 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

Joel Thanks for sharing. This world is interesting. The US (despite Wikileaks and Snowden) was a beacon of hope when it comes to Net Neutrality. However the tide has completely turned. We now have a President who is hell bent on overturning everything that the US has achieved. Read this article in the New York times to understand the magnitude of that change that is underway in the US. The deep industry ties of Trump's Regulation Teams <https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/11/business/the-deep-industry-ties-of-trump…> **All I can say is God help preserve the Neutral and Global Internet Space. *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, Jul 12, 2017 at 11:17 PM, Mutungi Joel via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Today's is a great day in the US as all entities against net-neutrality > (open Internet) are up in arms to protest against doing away with it. This > is a fight we *MUST* join lest we see greatest technological delivery > going down the drain. > > -- > *Mutungi Joel Safari* > *ICT, Network Support Technician* > University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton > Mobile No. +254717480093 > --------------------------------------------------------- > God is in Control > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Awareness on Digital Privacy
by Collins C 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

While security is a great concern, I wish we were more aware of the bigger and more personal vice that is privacy. Check out the video below by Wolfie Christl. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ABaGEWjFIg Collins Chandi

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PARTICIPATION
by Gladys Muthie 12 Jul '17

12 Jul '17

Trust this finds you well. Thank you for adding me to the mail list. I would like to express my interest in posting and responding to issues raised. Kind regards.

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Policy Brief on Internet Shutdowns and Elections
by Grace Mutung'u 11 Jul '17

11 Jul '17

Dear Listers, Sharing the policy brief that was discussed during the Kenya IGF last week. Regards, -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE NEWS DURING ELECTIONEERING
by kanini mutemi 11 Jul '17

11 Jul '17

Good morning Listers, Welcome to Day 2 of the Pre KIGF Online Discussions. Joy Mala and I will co-moderate this session. We look forward to a vibrant discussion on *Fake News* especially during the electioneering period. We would like to hear your perspectives on: (a)Is Fake News a problem for Kenya? (b) Companies such as Cambridge Analytica <https://cambridgeanalytica.org/> have been said to use pyschographic techniques such as voter profiling during elections to determine who gets to hear what message. Advertising companies have used similar targeted approaches in marketing for years- why is it a problem for elections? (c) Should internet intermediaries filter Fake News from their platforms? (d) Should Fake News be banned? The discussion is open. -- *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*.

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Africa defeats biggest Mobile Carriers
by Ali Hussein 11 Jul '17

11 Jul '17

Dear listers Back when African countries were auctioning off mobile licenses by the boatload to serve the region’s young, tech-savvy population, investing in the continent’s fast-growing economies seemed like a no-brainer. Some of the world’s biggest wireless carriers rushed in. Read on:- Africa defeats biggest Mobile Carriers <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-10/africa-defeats-world-s-b…> *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.

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