February 2018 - 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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KICTANet Preliminary Observations on Technology Deployment in Kenya’s General Election 2017
by Grace Githaiga 17 Sep '20

17 Sep '20

Listers Greetings. Please find attached an interim report on KICTANet's observation on the technology deployment of the electoral process from a user end perspective. We are working an elaborate report and will share in due course. We thank all our observers and all members who contributed to all the discussions on the topic of technology use in the elections. Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com<mailto:ggithaiga@hotmail.com> Linkedin: 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. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grace Githaiga Twitter: @ggithaiga Skype: gracegithaiga Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga ...the most important office in a democracy is the citizen. So, you see, that’s what our democracy demands. It needs you!----Barrack Obama.

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Re: [kictanet] ict practitioners bill is back
by Ali Hussein 02 May '19

02 May '19

Dear Bwana CS KICTANet NEVER asked KEPSA to handle engagements on our behalf. We engaged KEPSA to work as a team. Period. Never, did we abdicate our responsibilities to KEPSA because we are not KEPSA members. If KEPSA gave you that belief then I'm afraid that you were misled. And KEPSA should apologise for misleading you. *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 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 4:53 PM, Joseph Mucheru via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Ali Hussein, > > This is the reason I keep off this list. You are calling me a liar and yet > your team asked KEPSA to handle the engagements in this matter. > > With all respect going forward let's follow the agreed engagements between > government and private sector. > > Ahsante Sana! > > JM > > > On 17 Dec 2017 11:17, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Bwana CS > > With all due respect. You are a senior government official and shouldn’t > peddle untruths. > > KICTANet HAS NEVER BEEN PART OF KEPSA. > > We have collaborated only once on the ICT BIll. Most of us don’t believe > KEPSA is representative of the wider ICT Industry. > > We welcome dialogue with your ministry and KEPSA on this. We are happy to > be included in the conversation. We however CANNOT endorse a dialogue and > discussions we are not party to. > > *Ali Hussein* > *Principal* > *Hussein & Associates* > +254 0713 601113 <+254%20713%20601113> > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > Skype: abu-jomo > > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > > "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a > habit." ~ Aristotle > > > Sent from my iPad > > On 17 Dec 2017, at 9:04 AM, Julius Njiraini via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Digital forensic expert is involved in investigation of fraud, abuse, > embezzlement, larceny, conversion of any digital device, records and > process. The report is supposed to be presented in courtroom and testify as > expert witness. He is also supposed to corroborate evidence with other > segment of crime scene using relevant laws including evidence act, criminal > procedures code and cyber crime laws as best international laws in other > countries > On Dec 17, 2017 8:32 AM, "Julius Njiraini" <njiraini2001(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Thanks for your enlightenment. Am just concerned about new emerging >> fields like information security and forensics which is mainly concerned >> with digital cyber crime and evidence presentation in courtroom. These is >> especially concerns for computer security and forensics professionals >> On Dec 17, 2017 6:12 AM, "Joseph Mucheru via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> The absence of dialogue and relying on media reports is a recipe for >>> discord. The current views, sentiments and concerns raised in the group are >>> justified only because there is no dialogue. Kicktanet is part of KEPSA >>> <https://kepsa.or.ke> who we are in constant dialogue even on this >>> topic. Going forward, the need to dialogue through the agreed channels is >>> key; >>> >>> So let me try and give a position on where we are; >>> >>> - I did state that we will need a Practitioners Bill and even >>> clarified to media it would not be the current one >>> - There is currently NO Bill in parliament. The last one lapsed and >>> we would need to start afresh >>> - The bill identified a need/gap in our sector that requires some >>> action, especially since ICT is at the heart of the Governments development >>> agenda >>> - The Industry was opposed with the method/solutions proposed by the >>> Bill but not the fact there is a gap >>> - Other Industries have self regulating bodies and if our sector is >>> to grow, we need to get organised and set this up. Why should government >>> have to do it? >>> - We are exporting our skills regionally and internationally and a >>> need to standardise and demonstrate our skills is key. This is because we >>> are not working in isolation, we are competing with other countries and >>> Kenya must be able to demonstrate consistent and quality skills -- today we >>> are blacklisted on various online jobs platforms because of a few bad >>> apples, while we know we have some of the best talents, we are also losing >>> tenders and business because we have not conformed to specific >>> international standards and so the rating of our products/services falls >>> short. (KBS is working on the standards) >>> >>> And for the accusations... >>> >>> - It was a private members bill and not sponsored by Government (We >>> opposed it in its current form - you know that, otherwise google it). >>> - Responding to questions from the sector does not amount to a >>> "roadside decision", considering the level of engagement we have had on >>> this issue >>> - The Government is there to serve the people of Kenya and not just >>> the sector in isolation >>> - Skills Rating systems used by platforms such as Kuhastle.com, >>> upwork.com., cloudfactory.com, monster.com..etc are examples of ways >>> people are able to build and demonstrate skills both technical and otherwise >>> - I have had engagements on this topic with KEPSA (ICT Sector >>> Committee <https://kepsa.or.ke/sector-comittees/>) - Mike Macharia >>> being the Chair >>> - I saw in social media many of you opposed to ICTAK >>> <http://www.ictak.or.ke/> being enjoined in the supreme court >>> presidential petition, but none came out (Kicktanet included) to >>> support/represent the sector, which was at the heart of the dispute. At the >>> very least ICTAK <http://www.ictak.or.ke/> was willing to come >>> forward. >>> - Similar to the Law Society, The Supreme Court should have chosen >>> the ICT experts from the ICT Industry body? >>> >>> My advice would be for the sector to take the lead and suggest how this >>> need/gap of* "SKILLS RATING" standards etc.. *can be addressed. We are >>> on the same side. If industry does not take the lead, then Government will >>> step in. As it stands, industry has various bodies and you need to agree on >>> how to engage amongst yourselves. We are going to be successful and so let >>> us push in the same direction. >>> >>> Finally, today the official engagement between government and the ICT >>> sector is through KEPSA <https://kepsa.or.ke/> . (KICTAnet, TESPOK, >>> KITOS etc.. are members and even when we engaged on the ICT Practitioners >>> bill, the sector was represented by KEPSA, when we met MPs). >>> >>> The last discussion on Tuesday 14th December 2017 between KEPSA and the >>> Ministry covered the following topics; >>> >>> 1. ICT Policy >>> 2. Kick-off Industry meetings >>> 3. Bills / Opinions - ICT Practitioners Bill >>> 4. PDTP <http://icta.go.ke/digitalent/> + Ajira Digital >>> <http://ajiradigital.go.ke/> (Jobs) >>> 5. Flagship Projects >>> 6. Constituency Development Hubs >>> <http://www.ict.go.ke/constituency-to-get-an-innovation-hub/> >>> 7. ICTA Engagement with Counties >>> 8. Enterprise Kenya >>> 9. Blockchain >>> >>> Thank you! >>> >>> On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 3:07 AM, Andrew Alston via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> So – having seen an article in the standardmedia in which elements of >>>> what I stated below were quoted – and to which there seem to have been >>>> responses – I now need to comment further: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> (Article found at: https://www.standardmedia.co.k >>>> e/business/article/2001263257/techies-oppose-move-to-introdu >>>> ce-new-ict-watchdog) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *Mucheru, however, denies that the Bill will lock out experts without >>>> formal training insisting the reverse will be the case. “This Bill will >>>> benefit the people who have been working in technical capacity for years >>>> but have not acquired certificates,” he explained. “If they can demonstrate >>>> their proficiency to the Institute then they can get certified and widen >>>> the scope of jobs they can bid or apply for.” * >>>> >>>> So – I have a question – What will be the method of demonstrating >>>> proficiency and how will this be tested – and what will it cost – and how >>>> long will it take. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Now – let me break the questions down a bit >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> 1. The ICT field is vast – are you going to test proficiency in >>>> programming? In networking? In security? In database administration? In >>>> desktop support? In Linux? Freebsd? Microsoft? Solaris? AIX? What is the >>>> test going to be – and who is going to administer these tests >>>> 2. What makes an industry body more capable of testing proficiency >>>> than Cisco, Juniper, Huawei or any of the other vendors – the bill does * >>>> *NOT** cater for industry standard certification outside of formal >>>> education – it simply is not in there – and if you are not going to accept >>>> these and are going to have this industry body determine proficiency – we >>>> need to know how this will be done and how the people testing proficiency >>>> will be qualified to do it – and in what fields they are qualified to test >>>> proficiency. >>>> 3. What is the cost of this testing of proficiency – does an >>>> individual who has certified as a CCIE at the cost of thousands – and in >>>> some cases tens of thousands – of dollars suddenly need to pay more to >>>> demonstrate something that he has clearly already demonstrated? Who will it >>>> be paid for? How will the money be utilized? Will this be included in the >>>> license fee for the first year? Or will this suddenly cost extra so >>>> someone can make some money? >>>> 4. How does does it take to “demonstrate proficiency” – and if I >>>> bring in someone from outside to train my staff in a new field of >>>> technology – is he going to be made to sit some kind of exam? Or pay some >>>> kind of fee before he can upskill Kenyans? Because – lets be real – that is >>>> not going to happen – it will be the death of bringing in people to impart >>>> knowledge. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Let me be blunt – more than half the authors of the RFC’s within the >>>> IETF would not qualify under the bill as it stands – this means they would >>>> have to “demonstrate” their proficiency – despite the fact that they have >>>> their names on Internet standards – and if people expect these individuals >>>> to sit exams or prove to people that they know what they are doing – >>>> despite the knowledge having been clearly demonstrated (which is why they >>>> are being flown in in the first place, to train Kenyans in skills that are >>>> not available in the country so that those Kenyans can continue to further >>>> upskill and lift up the industry) – you can kiss goodbye to having cutting >>>> edge people coming into this country – it simply won’t happen – and it will >>>> be Kenya that loses out. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Then to comment on this: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *Mucheru adds that the Government has held several engagements with >>>> practitioners in the sector on the provisions of the Bill. * >>>> >>>> Correct – there was massive engagement – and the bill was largely >>>> defeated after the industry said it was broken – after people on this list >>>> said it was broken – after it was slammed left right and centre – so yes – >>>> there was engagement – but the article is wrong about the fact that the >>>> engagement agreed that this bill in its current form was a good idea or >>>> represented the correct solution. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *“There was consensus that we need to establish a professional body to >>>> regulate the industry,” he said. * >>>> >>>> I have no problem with the concept of a professional body – I have >>>> major problems with forcing a situation where people who have potentially >>>> decades of experience have to suddenly “prove” their skills via some >>>> entirely undefined means at some undefined cost to a bunch of people who >>>> may or may not have anywhere close to the experience or knowledge of the >>>> person being tested. If we said that we had a professional body that people >>>> could register to – and they needed to be registered – and in the event of >>>> *substantiated* complaints the individual could be deregistered and >>>> blacklisted – I would have no problem. It is the arbitrary and >>>> unsubstantiated and undefined criteria for registration that I take >>>> exception to – and that I believe could result in expensive legal >>>> challenges. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Please – do not get me wrong – I do not begrudge anyone who has a >>>> desire to genuinely root out the bad apples and clean up the industry and >>>> remove scam artists and fraudsters. I think that is a noble and pure >>>> objective that should be pursued. I however dispute the fact that this >>>> bill is the right way to go about it – and I dispute the fact that >>>> university degrees have anything to do with competence in this industry – >>>> particularly with the rate that technology evolves – because an individual >>>> doing a 3 year degree who is learning specific technologies in his first >>>> year – by the time he graduates – those technologies are history – and when >>>> he walks into the industry – he is having to self study it all again >>>> ANYWAY. Let me give you examples of technologies that did not exist a year >>>> ago in any real form: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> 1. Segment routing – the foundation of network routing going >>>> forward and the replacement to MPLS – how do I know this – because I’ve had >>>> my hands in crafting the specifications and doing a lot of the beta testing >>>> for it – so who is going to test proficiency here – it changes the game – >>>> and the only people qualified to teach it – or gauge the proficiency in it >>>> – do not themselves qualify under this bill to be registered. >>>> 2. Network telemetry processing – first introduced in limited form >>>> in Q3 2015 – and only now becoming main stream – but within a year of it >>>> being main stream – it will replace standard network monitoring entirely – >>>> who is going to teach that with a university degree? >>>> 3. Which university degree teaches BGP? BGP-LU? ISIS? Network >>>> segmentation? IPv6 addressing? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The list is endless – these are things that cannot be learnt through a >>>> degree – they are learnt through industry standard certification or >>>> self-skilling by reading documentation. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> So, Mr Mucheru – please – do not read me wrong – I have tremendous >>>> respect for the regulator in this country – and it is testament to how well >>>> the Kenyan industry and the regulatory environment here works that today – >>>> Kenya has higher average mobile broadband speeds than either the US or >>>> South Africa or a lot of other places. It is testament to the regulatory >>>> environment here that we have the high-speed networks we do – and that the >>>> pricing is as low as it is – because the industry is competitive and open >>>> and innovative. This list of things the regulator has gotten right in this >>>> country is long - I do however plead with you, the bill as it stands would >>>> break the industry that all of us – yourself – myself – and so many others >>>> have worked so hard to build. I am NOT against a professional body – I am >>>> NOT against formalizing things – but I beg you – do not walk down the road >>>> of this current bill in its current form – it will be death to this >>>> industry in this country. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Andrew Alston >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From: *Andrew Alston <Andrew.Alston(a)liquidtelecom.com> >>>> *Date: *Monday, 4 December 2017 at 01:24 >>>> *To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>> *Cc: *Liz Wanjiru <lizwanjiru(a)gmail.com> >>>> *Subject: *RE: [kictanet] ict practitioners bill is back >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I have to say – personally I cannot think of a worse piece of >>>> legislation that I have seen in recent history. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Let us look at the net effects of this and the problems with it: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> 1. Large companies bring in consultants or external people where >>>> necessary to supplement capacity, to train and upskill Kenyan staff etc, >>>> while those guys are here, even for a week or two, they are compensated, >>>> and my reading of this bill is – this would be illegal – because you’d have >>>> to get every consultant you bring in accredited and licensed first – which >>>> is impractical in the extreme >>>> 2. The list of highly skilled people with 20+ years experience who >>>> would not qualify for accreditation under this bill is extensive, globally >>>> and within Kenya – this bill completely stops any form of knowledge >>>> transfer from those individuals and in fact will force a situation where >>>> Kenyan’s who wish to learn from some of the biggest names in the industry >>>> would be forced to go internationally to get that knowledge, rather than >>>> bringing those people in to train locally >>>> 3. It forces Kenyans who have spent years learning and honing their >>>> skills without university qualifications out of work and could well result >>>> in large scale job losses looking at the number of highly skilled >>>> individuals I know of who are working without qualifications >>>> 4. It prevents private companies from making what are normal >>>> business decisions – who they hire and who they pay. That is problematic >>>> in the extreme – in any normal situation if a private company hires staff >>>> that don’t perform – those staff either get fired or the market rejects the >>>> company and the company disappears – standard market dynamics – in this >>>> case – if a company finds extremely talented people they may be forced into >>>> a position where they have to hire less skilled people because someone >>>> can’t meet some accreditation requirement. >>>> 5. The bill has no recognition of prior experience – no recognition >>>> of those who have published papers and are world recognized experts – does >>>> not specify what the “recognized” universities are – does not take into >>>> account industry standard certification (CISSP/CCNA/CCIE/CCDP/JNCIE/JNCIP/JNCIA, >>>> the list is endless) >>>> 6. May well end up in the constitutional court when it deprives a >>>> host of people who have spent their lives working in this industry and have >>>> no other options for a career of the ability to earn a living >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The bill relies on the belief that a university qualification some how >>>> makes you better than those without – it’s reasoning that has been >>>> disproved globally for years and years and years – and it flies in the face >>>> of the global industry and the way the ICT industry has worked since the >>>> day it began. It is damaging to the industry in Kenya – it is damaging to >>>> the growth prospects of the economy as a result – it is damaging to the >>>> people of Kenya – and it will destroy the position that Kenya is in as one >>>> of the leaders of the ICT industry on the continent (Kenya already has the >>>> highest average broadband speeds on the continent and significantly better >>>> ICT infrastructure than you will find even in South Africa – it is doing so >>>> well – why break a system that is proving functional?) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I really hope this does not pass – and if it does – will be curious to >>>> see the court challenges and how they play out – but I think this is >>>> madness personally – and in the name of stopping a few bad individuals – >>>> penalizes the entire country and will destroy an industry that employs >>>> thousands. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Andrew >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+andrew.alston= >>>> liquidtelecom.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Liz Wanjiru via >>>> kictanet >>>> *Sent:* 04 December 2017 06:43 >>>> *To:* Andrew Alston <Andrew.Alston(a)liquidtelecom.com> >>>> *Cc:* Liz Wanjiru <lizwanjiru(a)gmail.com> >>>> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] ict practitioners bill is back >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> While trying to push such laws shouldn't they be looking at >>>> credentialing people without formal ICT schooling but have the experience, >>>> knowledge and skills to back them? These people have talent and positively >>>> contribute in the industry. Some countries have learning institutions >>>> credentialing professionals based on their body of work and so long as they >>>> can demonstrate this they are awarded the degrees or other government >>>> approved certifications. Here is an example of such >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Link >>>> <http://www.ara.ac.nz/study-options/centre-for-assessment-of-prior-learning-…> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Liz >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 3:18 PM, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>> I wonder how some of the ground breaking technology companies - such as >>>> for instance Google Kenya, can operate if this bill is passed. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sun, Dec 3, 2017 at 4:57 PM, Watila Alex via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>> EricKigada: Kenya’s controversial ICT Practitioners Bill 2016 to be tabled in parliament again >>>> >>>> techmoran.com/kenyas-controv… >>>> >>>> https://twitter.com/EricKigada/status/937309893954031616 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >>>> <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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/ultimateprogramer%40gmail.com >>>> >>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >>>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>>> regulation. 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Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off
by Dorcas Muthoni 22 Dec '18

22 Dec '18

Hahaha 😂 😂 😂, that is all I can tell you Ali. Have a great weekend! On Feb 2, 2018 5:20 PM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Dorcas You smartly skirt the issues I have raised. But let me address the issue of the media. During the electioneering period who was abusing the Internet most to spread virulent lies and propaganda? Was it the media or politicians? And here I mean politicians on both sides of the divide. My dear sister, wake up and smell the coffee.. you continue to defend the indefensible and one day we will be here defending you. As I said this list has a habit of being an equal opportunity offender. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad On 2 Feb 2018, at 4:06 PM, Hillary Cheserek via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Agreed. ------------------------------ *From: *"Dorcas Muthoni" <dmuthoni(a)gmail.com> *To: *"hcheserek" <hcheserek(a)kenet.or.ke> *Cc: *"KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> *Sent: *Friday, February 2, 2018 3:48:22 PM *Subject: *[kictanet] TV signals turned off Thanks Hillary, Correct, this is not a justification discussion but an opportunity to show that both government and media should be accountable and responsible at all times. I am surprised at how much leeway the media has been given even on this list when it comes to being accountable and responsible. So many journalists mean well, but how many can set the headline? Several years ago, I asked a senior news editor "as you set the political agenda in the country (what many call power of the media ), do you see Nairobi becoming something like Tokyo or Kabul?" He was dismayed. That person is still heading news as far as I know. On Feb 2, 2018 3:31 PM, "Hillary Cheserek" <hcheserek(a)kenet.or.ke> wrote: > I have seen the video and it is really informative. However, I doubt if > Kenyans will take it seriously. They have been trained to think differently > and to be defensive at all times. The video does not justify switching off > TV signals as well. > > Regards > *Hillary K. Cheserek* > Senior Network Engineer > KENET > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > *To: *"hcheserek" <hcheserek(a)kenet.or.ke> > *Cc: *"Dorcas Muthoni" <dmuthoni(a)gmail.com>, "KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > *Sent: *Friday, February 2, 2018 3:15:02 PM > *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off > > Ali, view this video https://www.facebook.com/nasdaily/videos/ > 977587759060043/ to get an idea why media is harmful to civilians. Pay > attention to the last 30 seconds. > I am sure you appreciate this bit as well. > > No one one should acquire a licence to use the spectrum, only to > predominantly serve personal and paid interests. I guess you know that only > three out of the 43 TV stations are affected by this. They have all mainly > grown on the premise that politics sells in Kenya. Who sets the agenda, > they do. It is common sense that politics in Kenya thrives on tribalism. > > If you think the content (especially political) served by the 3 TV > stations is doing more good than harm, i think the exact opposite. > > This list enables different perspectives to be shared while shaping the > industry. We cannot afford to lean on one side. > > And by the way, i think our constitution still needs lots of work, we > cannot blindly say that it is the best we can ever have. And what about > democracy, i am not sure of any perfect democracy anywhere in the world, > neither do i think that it is really working in many parts of the world. > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 1:02 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > >> Dorcas >> Yours is a one sided conversation. Why are you not talking about our >> leaders who have disappointed the nation more than the press can ever do. >> >> Look at what is happening right now. The use of the instruments of state >> to circumvent a court order. When those who are supposed to protect us and >> uphold the law are the ones who are circumventing it where does this leave >> us as a citizenry? >> >> Why do you not talk about that? >> >> This list is an equal opportunity offender. Most of us here do not >> necessarily subscribe to any particular political pursuit when it comes to >> ICT issues. We discuss issues here that affect the ICT Sector and how it is >> perceived by local and foreign investors. You tell me whether what is >> currently happening is good for this country. >> >> Kiswahili twasema - Ukiona mwenzako anyolewa chako kitie maji.. (if you >> see your friend being shaved, please prepare your head because you will >> surely be next). >> >> My earnest and sincere plea to the government is not to take this country >> on a slippery slop of disrespecting our democracy and constitution. This is >> our Govt irrespective of our political divide. >> >> Regards >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> *Principal* >> *Hussein & Associates* >> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> >> "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a >> habit." ~ Aristotle >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On 2 Feb 2018, at 11:41 AM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Brother Ali, Trust me, the media has let me down. There were days when >> it was a true fourth estate but today, the same rot that has eaten many >> sectors is well alive and blooming in the media. >> >> Please share your perceived risks to national security the >> self-inauguration poses to you and me. One sided risk assessment is >> self-destructive. >> >> On Feb 1, 2018 3:47 PM, "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >>> Semantricks my dear sister.. A play with words doesn’t detract from the >>> fact. Who more than politicians have turned this into personal interest? >>> >>> *Ali Hussein* >>> *Principal* >>> *Hussein & Associates* >>> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >>> >>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>> >>> Skype: abu-jomo >>> >>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>> >>> "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but >>> a habit." ~ Aristotle >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On 1 Feb 2018, at 12:02 PM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> @Ali and @Kiama, the word is politricks. >>> >>> Reporting politics obsessively for personal and paid interest. This is >>> where I fault the media. They know themselves. >>> >>> This trend does not benefit the professional media or the followers but >>> rather brings selfish political games to your channel. >>> >>> On Feb 1, 2018 9:50 AM, "Mutemi wa Kiama" <eddiekiama(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Dorcas? >>> >>> Don't report politics? Don't report corruption, mismanagement, theft of >>> public resources, abuse of office? Don't report LIFE in Kenya is what you >>> are saying. You want to stay in your ignorance perch and enjoy your comfort >>> zones. Thing is, you won't know what hits you when it crumbles. >>> >>> #LestWeForget: When local TV stations were arbitrary switched off during >>> digital migration, notwithstanding that the global deadline was over a year >>> away providing room for negotiation & structured migration, the CS in >>> charge of information/ICT was... drum roll... incidentally, one Fred >>> Matiang'i!!! YaHoo! >>> >>> Let's keep feeding the pet python by doing nothing, after all, we are >>> not media. No way internet can be shut down surely! >>> >>> Ni mimi, >>> >>> Edwin Kiama >>> >>> >>> Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! >>> ------------------------------------------------------------ >>> ------------------------------------------- >>> Social Innovator, Social Justice Entrepreneur, Catalyst, Human Rights >>> Defender, Social Accountability Champion, Rhize Coach >>> >>> #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion >>> >>> The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) >>> Ordinary, Fearless Kenyans. >>> >>> Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movement www.sautiyawanjiku.com >>> >>> https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya >>> >>> https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt >>> >>> https://plus.google.com/u/1/+WanjikuMapinduzi/posts >>> >>> http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya >>> >>> >>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can >>> change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever >>> has." ~Margaret Mead >>> >>> >>> >>> On 1 Feb 2018 09:02, "Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> @Peter >>> >>> This is very true and I know to survive in the media business today is >>> not business as usual. >>> >>> Instead of focusing on politricks, claiming it sells why not wake to the >>> call of disruption. >>> >>> We have all lost government business across many sectors, many bills >>> remain unpaid in public procurement, now it's time to create new value >>> propositions to the undeserved or new relevant content. >>> >>> If you check the Google search statistics on top Kenyan user searches, >>> that would provide a pointer on some content areas worth airtime with >>> relevant local context. >>> >>> By the way, why is KTN HOME still broadcasting? Because they focus is >>> on family entertainment? I am sure several others are on air. >>> >>> Wake up call to your mainstream media houses producers? Over emphasis on >>> politricks especially during the news hours will eventually cost the media. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Jan 31, 2018 4:38 PM, "Peter Wakaba via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Let me give a bit of background on why media owners may be taking the >>>> quiet road on this one. After President Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in in >>>> 2013, and thereafter he named his cabinet, the Ministry of information >>>> moved forward with an idea that had been floating around for a while. To >>>> streamline government spending on advertising and several associated areas >>>> under one body. Meant to create synergy through bulk and then save >>>> government money, the move saw government then channel all advertising >>>> cash through the Government Advertising Agency. >>>> >>>> Between January and April of 2016, this body billed just over a cool >>>> ksh.4B. >>>> >>>> Then they moved a step further and created the 'My Gov' pullout which >>>> initially ran in the two national dailies, plus the people and the star. >>>> Henceforth all government advertising apart from very critical adverts were >>>> channel into this project with the news being delivered by the Kenya News >>>> Agency. The ministry then pays one of the newspapers to print and >>>> distribute as a pullout. >>>> >>>> Needless to say, over this period, advertising revenue has shrunk >>>> dramatically to the point of crippling operations in some newsrooms. To >>>> turn the screws even further, the Ministry has then stopped printing and >>>> publishing this pullout regularly but is now doing so in 'random' fashion >>>> on a weekly basis in any of the said newspapers. The last I saw it was in >>>> the Star Newspaper. >>>> >>>> While no doubt the above move has helped with government austerity, the >>>> media is having to tighten its belt tighter every day. (Not that anyone >>>> owes us anything) >>>> From a team of ten just five years ago, I often have to work with just >>>> one person and maybe an intern to deliver hours of news. (and companies, >>>> like our are all looking to shrink their traditional businesses). >>>> >>>> When you mix the above issues with the general corporate governance >>>> issues that majority of the Kenyan economy faces, there is cause for worry. >>>> And while companies are indeed innovating in order to stay relevant, I >>>> daresay the level of attrition is way faster. >>>> >>>> Then through in lack of depth, lack of experience (because inexperience >>>> is easier to hire and pay) and the rise of fake news and you have a melting >>>> pot that should have everyone worried. >>>> >>>> And while I agree with Ali Hussein that our diligence will eventually >>>> pay off, I fear for the hordes of millennials who may not be as patient. >>>> >>>> In closing, very few companies are willing to take on Government, or >>>> even larger corporates like Safaricom anymore >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 4:35 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> @ Victor >>>>> >>>>> It is not clear if any of the media houses has taken legal action. >>>>> However, the media attended a press briefing this afternoon where they were >>>>> informed that the stations would "remain off air until the government has >>>>> completed investigations into the "swearing-in" of Opposition leader Raila >>>>> Odinga." >>>>> >>>>> Read on: TV stations will remain shut until investigations end, says >>>>> Matiang'i >>>>> https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/01/31/tv-stations- >>>>> will-remain-shut-until-investigations-end-says-matiangi_c1706915 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Video footage:VIDEO: 3 media houses to remain off-air until government >>>>> concludes investigations - Interior CS Fred Matiang'i >>>>> https://twitter.com/ntvkenya/status/958674927405580289 >>>>> >>>>> Best regards >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Githaiga, Grace >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, 31-01-2018 at 15:40 Victor Kapiyo via kictanet wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Has any media station gone to court on this? >>>>> >>>>> Or are they perhaps pursuing ADR methods to resolve the issue? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Victor Kapiyo* >>>>> >>>>> Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* >>>>> >>>>> Advocate of the High Court of Kenya,Commissioner for Oaths & Notary >>>>> Public >>>>> >>>>> *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi |**Web: >>>>> www.lawmark.co.ke* >>>>> ==================================================== >>>>> >>>>> *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig >>>>> Ziglar* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 31 January 2018 at 14:53, Harry Delano via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Actually, Ali am equally outraged that am not seeing sufficient, >>>>> copiou, outpouring amounts of outrage from the mainstream media, or we >>>>> being hoodwinked..? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We seem to be the ones who look more outraged at this, strangely..! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Harry >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 31 Jan 2018 14:46, "Admin CampusCiti via kictanet" < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Kevin >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kuwa mpole Ndugu. [image: :-)] >>>>> >>>>> *Ali Hussein* >>>>> >>>>> *Hussein & Associates* >>>>> >>>>> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>> >>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>> >>>>> LinkedIn:http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>>> >>>>> Blog:www.alyhussein.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking >>>>> what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 31 Jan 2018, at 1:50 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Peter. I hope you wrote us this email while in a highly charged >>>>> meeting with your colleagues and those from the other houses as regards to >>>>> how you are going to march to both the CA and the MoICT to demand the >>>>> restoration of your transmissions and an explanation. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> You just tell me where and when we are to start. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> If not, I have no sympathy for you guys. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kevin >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 31 January 2018 at 11:53, Peter Wakaba via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Good morning, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> My conundrum for the day. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I work for KTN NEWS >>>>> I had scheduled two interviews today afternoon. >>>>> >>>>> One on modern commercial large scale farming and another on T-vet >>>>> (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) and youth. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Being off air on most platforms and under government shutdown, one of >>>>> my interviewees, parastatal Chief, no less, has developed cold feet and >>>>> cancelled or postponed. He is not sure how to behave and whether his >>>>> turning up would be misconstrued. (Two weeks of work out of the window). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> My second interviewee, a focused and passionate lady PS. we have been >>>>> planning and cancelling for 3 months now. When I last got her into studio, >>>>> what was supposed to be a one hour insightful discussion was interrupted by >>>>> a presidential rally by the current President. She got just 3 minutes on TV >>>>> for her trouble and left veeeery angry. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> After much haggling, we finally rescheduled. AND THEN YESTERDAY >>>>> HAPPENED. Despite the switch off her handlers insist we keep our end of the >>>>> bargain. >>>>> >>>>> If I host her, will I still be 'kow towing' to the same government >>>>> that is trying to literally throttle my bread and butter ( if I may borrow >>>>> from two expressions). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> For both them and I, there is a lacuna on how to behave in these >>>>> instances. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> And yet, my audience still needs to be educated and entertained. Oh >>>>> what interesting times we live in. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 11:25 AM, Eric David via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> We are living a lie. The Channels are off. Who's answerable? >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> *From:* kictanet <kictanet-bounces+mwau=outlook >>>>> .com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:45 AM >>>>> *To:* Eric Mwau >>>>> *Cc:* Kevin Kamonye >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >>>>> >>>>> A good and insightful read Wangari. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The rising power of Facebook, Google and Twitter and their >>>>> opportunistic business models. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I can directly correlate the challenges that the world media is facing >>>>> to these corporations. They have basically invalidated the current media >>>>> company model in such a way that they sell content that they do not produce >>>>> themselves and to sweeten the deal further - they do not have to pay for >>>>> any operator licenses.They need to be classified as media companies - at >>>>> the very least. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> That is why you see our media here being so desperate to the point >>>>> that they almost have no choice but to cooperate with the government >>>>> because it is the biggest source of their revenue. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Next in line to be cannibalized is the Telecom industry bu this is a >>>>> discussion for another day. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On another note, it is shameful for Kenya to be mentioned with the >>>>> below countries, and in such a context. Does anyone have specific >>>>> information on what the Soros foundation is doing in Kenya. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> That leaves the local battlegrounds in Africa, the Middle East and >>>>> Central Asia. My foundations are actively engaged in all of them. We are >>>>> particularly focused on Africa, where would-be dictators in Kenya, Zimbabwe >>>>> and the Democratic Republic of Congo have perpetrated electoral fraud on an >>>>> unprecedented scale and citizens are literally risking their lives to >>>>> resist the slide into dictatorship. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kevin >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 30 January 2018 at 23:30, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet< >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> While haggling here on democracy using the lens of TV media, yes, the >>>>> cyber is also on the spotlight. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> https://www.georgesoros.com/2018/01/25/remarks-delivered- >>>>> at-the-world-economic-forum/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *The IT monopolies* >>>>> >>>>> I want to spend the bulk of my remaining time on another global >>>>> problem: the rise and monopolistic behavior of the giant IT platform >>>>> companies. These companies have often played an innovative and liberating >>>>> role. But as Facebook and Google have grown into ever more powerful >>>>> monopolies, they have become obstacles to innovation, and they have caused >>>>> a variety of problems of which we are only now beginning to become aware. >>>>> >>>>> Companies earn their profits by exploiting their environment. Mining >>>>> and oil companies exploit the physical environment; social media companies >>>>> exploit the social environment. This is particularly nefarious because >>>>> social media companies influence how people think and behave without them >>>>> even being aware of it. This has far-reaching adverse consequences on the >>>>> functioning of democracy, particularly on the integrity of elections. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Might it be possible to replace with TV companies, aka broadcasters >>>>> >>>>> "This is particularly nefarious because (social media companies)TV >>>>> companies, aka broadcastersinfluence how people think and behave without >>>>> them even being aware of it. This has far-reaching adverse consequences on >>>>> the functioning of democracy, particularly on the integrity of elections. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 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 Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 20:25, Harry Delano via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hey Dorcas, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> There could be specific qualms against the media fraternity, but how >>>>> about effective checks and balances which I suppose a majority of us would >>>>> agree are in place to quite a degree including costs for breach.. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Am afraid yours is sanctioning a ' throw-out-the-baby-with-the- >>>>> bath-water' approach. When done with media, next will be this very cyber >>>>> space me and you are thriving on that will be switched off. Then what..?? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Harry >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 30 Jan 2018 19:13, "Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Media freedom must come with responsibility which currently is not the >>>>> case. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Call me when you organize a forum to hold the media to account. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Jan 30, 2018 6:55 PM, "Liz Orembo via kictanet" < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> @Dorcas, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We missed a step forward towards media freedom and freedom to access >>>>> information. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Politics aside, I also felt for those who had to keep calling people >>>>> who had internet or could afford bundles to stream the event. There are >>>>> other ways of making the media accountable other than denying citizen >>>>> access to information. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Jan 30, 2018 18:43, "Denis Mutinda via kictanet" < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> So I’m assuming they will turn off those signals forever? >>>>> >>>>> Media will be on Govts case for the next few weeks. Extinguish one >>>>> fire, start another one. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Denis Mutinda >>>>> >>>>> President, ISACA Kenya >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 30 Jan 2018, at 18:31, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Other than the perceived illegality, what did we actually miss. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I stopped watching these stations two years ago. Most journalists >>>>> agenda set based on personal or paid interests and there is tonnes of >>>>> evidence to this. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I am surprised at how so many pretend not to know this \uD83D\uDE14 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> By the way, my business and customers are gravely tired of this >>>>> political crap. I assure many people are. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> And subscribers are paying to serve the kind of delusional content >>>>> screened (I feel especially for kids). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kenyans, if you want a better country, fix yourself first. Complaining >>>>> about the less 500 senior government officials many of whom you would be >>>>> pleased to replace and benefit like they do is the highest level of >>>>> hypocrisy. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Controversial as this may sound, it's the high time each of us took >>>>> ownership by fixing yourself first. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Jan 30, 2018 6:02 PM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Kevin and all >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I won't dwell on the tribal or ethnic part of this issue. Let's rather >>>>> address the illegality and unprecedented nature of what is going on right >>>>> now. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ALL MAJOR TV STATIONS HAVE GONE DARK. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Why? Is it because of a technical issue? Or was it a deliberate >>>>> attempt to muzzle free speech and expression. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I understand some goons even went to a particular ISP and tried to >>>>> block certain IP addresses. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> This level of intimidation and muzzling of the press is unprecedented. >>>>> Any Kenyan of sound mind and body will be against it. Irrespective of the >>>>> political divide. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Not even in the darkest days of the KANU Dictatorship has the press >>>>> been treated in such a cavalier manner while the supposedly 'friendly' >>>>> press continue with their business as usual. As I write this Citizen, NTV >>>>> and KTN News are still dark. The rest are operating. WHY? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> One day someone will be held responsible for this. Impunity cannot >>>>> last forever. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Ali Hussein* >>>>> >>>>> *Principal* >>>>> >>>>> *Hussein & Associates* >>>>> >>>>> Tel: +254 713 601113 <0713%20601113> >>>>> >>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>> >>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>> >>>>> LinkedIn:http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alih kassim >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 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 Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 5:38 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet< >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting >>>>> DG. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Mwendwa, to me this reads like ethnic profiling. Not acceptable. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kevin >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 30 January 2018 at 16:47, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting >>>>> DG. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We thought Kenya is ahead of other countries to experience a shutdown. >>>>> Think again. We are still in January, and 2022 is 5 years away. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The media too thought they were above board and could not be harassed >>>>> like normal Kenyans. Now the tide has turned. They were complacent in many >>>>> ways before, during, and after the elections. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "... and when they finally came for the media, there was nobody to >>>>> speak up for them" >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Jan 30, 2018 2:46 PM, "Tracy Kadesa Adolwa via kictanet" < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I have been unable to livestream since Baba arrived, is it me only? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -Regards >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Tracy Kadesa, >>>>> >>>>> LL.B ,University of Nairobi. >>>>> >>>>> Dip KSL >>>>> >>>>> legalwalk.wordpress.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Peter Wakaba via kictanet< >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> The government simply did not want Kenyans to witness the huge crowds >>>>> that have turned up. AND they are huge. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The BBC and Aljazeerah are offering periodical updates live as well. >>>>> >>>>> KTN NEWS livestream is also still on, though intermittent. >>>>> >>>>> And at this point, it is out of Both Raila and Kalonzo's hands. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Politics aside, the CA physically disconnected terrestrial links at >>>>> Limuru before then systematically switching off most other channels of >>>>> broadcast, fibre connections and satellite are intermittent. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:07 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> This is so sad to see happen in my country Kenya. And at so many >>>>> levels. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I will set aside the constitution and the illegality of the situation >>>>> because am not a constitutional expert of any kind. What I can comment on >>>>> is that this is such a strategic failure by the perpetrators. It is >>>>> actually so shocking that they cannot actually see that this only serves to >>>>> add more fuel to the fire. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Is this the caliber of people that we have at the top of our Industry? >>>>> Are they not able to advise the government of how futile it is to attempt >>>>> to shutdown communication in today's world??? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> As for the Kenyan Media - you deserve this. You are a greedy and self >>>>> serving lot. Just the other day we heard recordings of a certain journalist >>>>> being threatened. Where was the collective response? Shame on you too. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kevin >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 30 January 2018 at 13:34, Wathagi Ndungu via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> A creeping back of autocracy. This is outside the perimeter of the >>>>> constitution. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Best Regards, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Joy Wathagi Ndungu >>>>> >>>>> Co-Founder, Digital Grassrootswww.digitalgrassroo ts.org >>>>> >>>>> Phone number :*+254706690282* >>>>> >>>>> Alternate Email 1: *joy.w@digitalgrassroots.org*AlternateEmail2:*jndungu@stu >>>>> dentsforliberty.org* >>>>> >>>>> 8638-00300 Nairobi, Kenya >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> www.digitalgrassroots.org >>>>> >>>>> https://www.facebook.com/digit algrassroots/ >>>>> >>>>> https://twitter.com/digigrassr oots >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 1:20 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Jubilee can go ahead and switch off the Sun, FaceBook & Twitter. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> At the height of the protests in Egypt, the dictator president, Hosni >>>>> Mubarak, decided to shut down the Internet as well. That did not stop >>>>> Egyptians from remaining Egyptians. >>>>> >>>>> Who triumphed? >>>>> >>>>> Just because an ostrich decides to bury its head in the sand so as not >>>>> to see what is happening around doesn't make it safe for the ostrich. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> No need to >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 30 January 2018 at 11:48, Deborah via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> My apologies. I now understand the situation. I'm working away from >>>>> the TV most of the time. This last time I went by I was corrected that the >>>>> decoder has a subscription, and even then NTV, KTN and Citizen were off. It >>>>> seems they defied the ban on broadcasting live political events. My >>>>> question would now be on the justification of the ban. >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> From:Keith Andere via kictanet >>>>> Sent:‎30/‎01/‎2018 11:09 >>>>> To:deborah.wanjugu@gmail.com >>>>> Cc:Keith Andere >>>>> Subject:Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >>>>> >>>>> KTN News too. Channels are off on all free to air platforms. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> KTN News and NTV are available on DSTV. >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Keith. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 30 Jan 2018 10:53, "Sidney Ochieng via kictanet" < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Citizen and NTV. >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, 30 Jan 2018 at 10:33, Deborah <deborah.wanjugu(a)gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hey Sidney, >>>>> >>>>> Which signals have been turned off? I went to check and found them all >>>>> on and transmitting normally with the exception of Citizen. It usually has >>>>> issues on the Startimes decoder. >>>>> >>>>> Deborah >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> From:Sidney Ochieng via kictanet >>>>> Sent:‎30/‎01/‎2018 10:26 >>>>> To:deborah.wanjugu@gmail.com >>>>> Cc:Sidney Ochieng >>>>> Subject:[kictanet] TV signals turned off >>>>> >>>>> Listers, >>>>> >>>>> How long before they come for the internet? I’m so disappointed in the >>>>> CA >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Sidney >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Twitter:@princelySid|*Web:*s idneyochieng.co.ke >>>>> *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Sidney >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Twitter:@princelySid|*Web:*s idneyochieng.co.ke >>>>> *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________ _________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTA Net/ >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/kephan d%40gmail.com >>>>> >>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy >>>>> and regulation. 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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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Follow #DigitalAfrica2018
by Robert Muthuri 13 Mar '18

13 Mar '18

Dear listers, Strathmore Law School, Microsoft, the American Chamber of Commerce, Kenya Private Sector Alliance and Dalberg is hosting an event themed, ' Digital Drivers: Enabling the Growth of Africa's Digital Economy'. This event will be graced by His Excellency the President, Uhuru Kenyatta, and other high profile guests. Follow on link below. https://www.facebook.com/MicrosoftAfrica/videos/2101887219826336/?hc_ref=AR… Robert, Sent from my iPhone -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

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Bitange to head Taskforce on Blockchain...
by Ngigi Waithaka 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

Hi Listers, Just came across this, any background to this, whats the engagement model etc? http://www.kionjo.com/news/client/desktop/newsarticle/ Bitange-Ndemo-to-head-task-force-on-block-chain-and- artificial-intelli/930a67ad-0051-47c1-970f-47a11321b04c <http://kionjo.com/news/client/desktop/newsarticle/Bitange-Ndemo-to-head-tas…> -- *Regards,* *Wait**haka Ngigi* Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building T +254 20 525 0750 |Office Mobile: +254 716 201061 | M +254 737 811 000 www.at.co.ke

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Copyright Amendment Bill 2017
by Victor Kapiyo 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

Dear Listers, The Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2017 <https://ipkenya.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/copyright__amendment_bill_2017n…> was recently tabled in Parliament and has already gone through the first reading. The Bill proposes a number of new measures to strengthen the copyright regime. Some of the proposals have a bearing on the protection of computer programs, circumvention of technological protection measures, broadcasts, royalties and their collection, liability and roles of ISPs, procedures for takedown measures, and so on. Kindly have a look at the Bill and share your views given its implication on the ICT sector. You can also read through this article - *Internet Service Providers to be Enlisted in Fight Against Piracy in Kenya <http://blog.cipit.org/2017/11/06/internet-service-providers-to-be-enlisted-…> - *by M. Mutemi, on the CIPIT Blog analysis the changes proposed in the Bill. Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* Advocate of the High Court of Kenya & Commissioner for Oaths *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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Kenya Telco Competition Report
by David Indeje 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

Safaricom Ltd enjoys more than 70% market share of subscribers, minutes, revenue as well as high rates of on-net traffic. It also has a comparatively higher number of towers. Presentation *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945| +254 (0) 734 024 856 Randomness <http://bit.ly/2eJF9B4> <https://www.facebook.com/DavidIndeje/> <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje> <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/david-indeje/17/7b9/647> Skype: david.indeje

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House passes online sex trafficking bill
by WANGARI KABIRU 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

House passes online sex trafficking bill | | | | | | | | | | | House passes online sex trafficking bill By Harper Neidig The House on Tuesday passed an online sex trafficking bill in a broad, bipartisan vote that many in the tech ind... | | | | "The Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), introduced by Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Mo.), was approved in a 388-25 vote, earning majorities in both parties. It will make it easier for websites to be targeted with legal action for enabling sex trafficking."FOSTA will produce more prosecutions of bad actor websites, more convictions, and put more predators behind bars," Wagner said in a statement. "It will give victims a pathway to justice and provide a meaningful criminal deterrent, so that fewer businesses will ever enter the sex trade, and fewer victims will ever be sold." But the legislation has also worried internet companies and advocacy groups over what it might mean for free speech online. The bill would cut into the legal immunity that internet platforms enjoy under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields websites from legal liability for content posted by third-parties.If it became law, the sex trafficking legislation would be the first major policy blow in the growing movement among lawmakers to challenge tech giants.The main concern for groups like Engine, a trade association for internet startups, is that the bill will hamper innovation by forcing smaller web companies to devote too many resources to monitoring content for which they should not be held liable. They also worry that the measure will not do enough to actually crack down on online sex trafficking......" Hopefully to be conversation for the Kenyan House that in some quarters still courts FGM.CSOs have a tall order in this area that greatly affects children online. 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".

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Technology will be major driver for Big Four plan, President Kenyatta says
by WANGARI KABIRU 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Technology will be major driver for Big Four plan, President Kenyatta says – Presidency' | | | | | | | | | | | Technology will be major driver for Big Four plan, President Kenyatta says ... | | | | "......“To this end, the Ministry of ICT will set up a taskforce on Blockchain and Internet of Things Technology – because, as a country, we cannot let these opportunities pass us by,” said President Kenyatta. The President said the potential for digital dividends is enormous if its transformational potential is harnessed by creating the right policy framework. “As a matter of fact, the internet and associated digital trade of goods and services have led up to 10 percent rise in employment in Africa,” said the President.President Kenyatta made the comments when he delivered a speech Africa’s Digital Syposium at the Strathmore College in Nairobi whose theme was “Digital Drivers, Enabling the Growth of the Digital Economy in Africa”....."Big acknowledgement for newer tech from the top. The Head of State said new innovations from Kenya have trended in the world, showing that the country Kenya has the potential to continue leading in the digital revolution.“MPESA, M-Kopa, GroIntelligence, Andela and others, show that we can lead the world with innovations that drive financial inclusion, access to energy, better data to drive our agriculture, and the essential skills required to support the young innovators of the future,” said the President.I am perturbed when technologies that Kenyans are good consumers of become the benchmark on how innovative the Kenyans in the Silicon Savana are. My prayer is that Kenyan tech entrepreneurs and innovators are equally groundbreaking and celebrated elsewhere...qualifying for State mentions for being part of the economic solution and employment creation . The big 4 continues to be opportunity ground for innovators and matching investors."The Big Four include the expansion of manufacturing, affordable housing, food security, and universal health care..." 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". Technology will be major driver for Big Four plan, President Kenyatta says February 27, 2018 In Latest NewsTechnology will be major driver for Big Four plan, President Kenyatta saysNAIROBI, 27 February 2018 (PSCU) —President Uhuru Kenyatta today said technology will be a major driver for delivering his Big Four plan for growing the country’s economy.Speaking when he delivered a speech at a symposium on digital technology at the Strathmore College, Nairobi, President Kenyatta said he was confident that the digital revolution will help Kenya achieve the Big Four plan and ensure that growth transforms the lives of the people.The Big Four include the expansion of manufacturing, affordable housing, food security, and universal health care.President Kenyatta said technology will support affordable healthcare by driving access to information, better financing, stronger training for health workers, and, ultimately, broader access to services.He said digital technology will also support efforts to increase food security by playing a key role in agricultural value chains through better access to inputs, more reliable weather and crop information, tracking of counterfeit inputs, more transparent access to markets and fair pricing.“Digital technology also underpins a range of agro-financing services that are essential for equipping smallholder farmers across the country,” said the President.The President said Kenya was also positioning itself to reap the most out of the global digital revolution.He said the government will set up a committee on Blockchain and Internet of Things technologies that will study the benefits and challenges associated with the latest digital innovation trends.Blockchain is the technology used by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and refers to a continuously growing list of records that are linked and secured using cryptography. A blockchain, by design, is resistant to alteration or modification and some countries have already started applying the technology for official business.“We need to better understand the opportunities for Blockchain Technology, the risks of cybersecurity and the essential education and skills that our young people will need to make new technology work for them,” said the President.He said the country has been a leader in digital innovation and would not be left behind in the latest trends.“To this end, the Ministry of ICT will set up a taskforce on Blockchain and Internet of Things Technology – because, as a country, we cannot let these opportunities pass us by,” said President Kenyatta.The President said the potential for digital dividends is enormous if its transformational potential is harnessed by creating the right policy framework.“As a matter of fact, the internet and associated digital trade of goods and services have led up to 10 percent rise in employment in Africa,” said the President.President Kenyatta made the comments when he delivered a speech Africa’s Digital Syposium at the Strathmore College in Nairobi whose theme was “Digital Drivers, Enabling the Growth of the Digital Economy in Africa”.The Head of State said new innovations from Kenya have trended in the world, showing that the country Kenya has the potential to continue leading in the digital revolution.“MPESA, M-Kopa, GroIntelligence, Andela and others, show that we can lead the world with innovations that drive financial inclusion, access to energy, better data to drive our agriculture, and the essential skills required to support the young innovators of the future,” said the President.The symposium was also addressed by the Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Mr Joe Mucheru and the CEO of General Electric Africa, Mr Jay Ireland.Mr Ireland, who also represented the US Chamber of Commerce, said American companies see the potential for investment that Kenya provides and are ready to play their part to enable Kenya achieve sustainable growth. 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The Case Against Google and other Tech Titans
by Ali Hussein 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Listers Here’s an interesting long read on the implications of Technology enabled Monopolies. The argument for and against the thesis that only market forces can check the monopolistic behaviors of the Tech Giants is well articulated in this NY Times article. The argument goes like:- A combination of Activists (Listers, I hope you are listening and reading 😀), Anti-Trust Busters, Competitors and the cautious actions of so called Monopolists when the spotlight hits them, is largely responsible for ensuring that consumers and the markets operate honestly, responsibly and with the profit motive in mind. Couldn’t help me thinking whether this combination is partly responsible for the New Safaricom we are seeing today. A company that is arguably larger than life in Kenya and who in the recent past has been accused of the same behaviors that the Tech Giants are allegedly guilty of. Safaricom is definitely a better company than it was just a few years before. They have embraced the ecosystem, released M-Pesa APIs on Github (Yes!), funds startups in the Tech Ecosystem through its Spark Fund and is generally easier to work with. Here’s an excerpt to the story:- The implication is clear enough: Google and the other tech titans understand that the landscape is shifting. They realize that their halos have become tarnished, that the arguments they once invoked as a digital exception to American economic history — that the internet economy is uniquely self-correcting, because competition is only a click away — no longer hold as much weight. “When you get as big as Google, you become so powerful that the market bends around you,” ... Read on:- https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/20/magazine/the-case-against-google.html @Walu, we can meet half way on our arguments on this issue. :-) Regards 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] CA¹s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile voice
by Ali Hussein 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Rachel Statistics are an interesting conundrum. What most Kenyans experience when they are out in the counties belies this report. For example when I'm my home counties of Kilifi and Lamu I simply CANNOT get connectivity of maana 6 kms from the County Headquarters. In Lamu, the County HQ is on intermittent bundles from Safaricom. Honestly, as Kenyans we are super tired of being strung along with non-existent statistics. We simply need to get our act together. I'm also keen to understand the difference between land based and population based statistics/connectivity.. Let's dispense with semantics please.. Considering that most government services are now online how do we propose someone in Pokot, Wajir or Marsabit to use these services if someone in Nairobi is finding it a major challenge to access the ecitizen portal? The USF has alot to answer for and these statistics do nothing for me. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & 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 Mon, Feb 26, 2018 at 5:32 PM, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Yes Kivuva, that is correct. The coverage in the report is > population-based, but the requirement for election coverage was land-based > because the polling stations are spread across locations. The land -based > coverage stands at 45%. Hope this helps you contextualize the statistics. > > > Regards, > > Rachel > > On 2/26/18, 5:23 PM, "lordmwesh(a)gmail.com on behalf of Mwendwa Kivuva" > <lordmwesh(a)gmail.com on behalf of Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > > >This is great feedback Rachel, and avoids misreprepresentation. > > > >I digress a little, but some of these statistics come to haunt CA > >during the August elections when the State declared that we did not > >have coverage for electronic tranmission of elections. > > > > "To support the foregoing, the Authority in May 2016 concluded a > >Study on ICTs Access Gaps which established that population coverage > >in Kenya for 2G and 3G stands at 94.4% and 78% respectively, while the > >land coverage for 2G and 3G is at 45% and 17% respectively for all the > >three Mobile Network Operators i.e Safaricom (K) Limited, Airtel (K) > >Limited and Telkom Kenya Limited." > >______________________ > >Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > >twitter.com/lordmwesh > > > > > > > > > >On 26 February 2018 at 15:23, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet > ><kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Hello listers, > >> > >> The narrative that CA has just set aside a budget of Ksh. 85 million to > >>link > >> remote areas with mobile voice is erroneous and misleading. The > >>Universal > >> Service Fund is a huge programme whose activities are guided by detailed > >> research. A lot has been achieved so far in line with the mandate > >>given to > >> CA by the Law. > >> > >> > >> As a reminder, the Kenya Information Communications Amendment Act of > >>2009 > >> (KICA 2009) created the Universal Service Fund (USF) whose objective is > >>to > >> support widespread access to ICTs including related human capacity > >>building > >> and technological innovations in the ICT sector. The Act mandates the > >> Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) with the administrative and > >>management > >> responsibility of promoting universal access and services with respect > >>to > >> the provision of communication services in Kenya. > >> > >> > >> > >> The USF is expected to provide incentives for infrastructure roll-out in > >> unserved and underserved areas. To support the foregoing, the Authority > >>in > >> May 2016 concluded a Study on ICTs Access Gaps which established that > >> population coverage in Kenya for 2G and 3G stands at 94.4% and 78% > >> respectively, while the land coverage for 2G and 3G is at 45% and 17% > >> respectively for all the three Mobile Network Operators i.e Safaricom > >>(K) > >> Limited, Airtel (K) Limited and Telkom Kenya Limited. > >> > >> > >> > >> To close the identified gaps in the different service areas, Authority > >>has > >> developed a 5-year USF Implemetation Strategy to guide the activities > >>of the > >> Fund for the next five years FY 2017/18 to FY2022/23. One of the five > >> strategic focus area is basic voice infrastructure program whose > >>objective > >> is to facilitate development of basic mobile infrastructure to the > >>whole > >> country Turkana and Marsabit Counties included. > >> > >> > >> > >> The ICTs Access Gaps study using GIS and Access Gap Model methodology > >> identified 348 sub-locations, which were established to meet the > >>critical > >> performance criteria suited for “smart subsidies”, meaning that the > >>projects > >> would be sustainable. In the FY 2017/18, the Access Gaps Study > >>prioritized > >> the closing of gaps in 202 prime sub-locations, covering an unserved > >> population of approximately 700,000 persons. The project design took > >>into > >> consideration the 2016/18 licence obligations of Safaricom and Airtel > >>for > >> network expansion, together with which, the project targeted reducing > >>the > >> coverage gap of basic voice services from 5.6% of the population to > >>2.8% by > >> 2018. > >> > >> > >> > >> Update on the Voice Infrastructure Projects > >> > >> > >> > >> The voice infrastructure projects were developed and tendered in the FY > >> 2017/18 and as single or multiple bidding lots to Network Facility > >>Providers > >> (NFP) Tier 1. The 202 sub-locations were tendered in 105 bidding lots. > >>The > >> licensed mobile network operators were invited to bid competitively for > >>as > >> many or few of the Lots as of interest to them. > >> > >> > >> > >> The Authority has awarded contracts to Safaricom and Telkom Kenya to > >>close > >> the voice gaps in 78 sub-locations at a cost of Kshs 1.245 Billion. > >>Among > >> the beneficiary counties in Kenya are Turkana, Samburu, West Pokot, > >>Baringo, > >> Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Tana River, Kwale, Kajiado > >>and > >> Narok. > >> > >> > >> > >> The Education Broadband Connectivity Project > >> > >> Within the current FY 2017/18, the Authority awarded the Education > >>broadband > >> contract to three Tier 2 operators, namely; > >> > >> > >> > >> 1) Ms. Xtranet Communications Limited 284 schools > >> > >> 2) Ms. Commcarrier Satellite Services 291 schools > >> > >> 3) Ms. Liquid Telecommunications Ltd 321 schools > >> > >> Status of Implementation of the Education Broadband Connectivity Project > >> > >> To date, the Authority through the contracted firms, has successfully > >> installed broadband connectivity in 843 (94%) of the expected 896 > >> beneficiary schools. The contractors have given strong indication that > >>the > >> remaining 53 schools will be fully connected before end of February > >>2018. > >> The total contract amount for the Education broadband project is Kshs > >>837 > >> million. > >> > >> > >> > >> We hope that this helps to put the fund implementation into > >>perspective. As > >> always, we remain available to respond to any enquiries. We shall be > >>having > >> a stakeholder briefing soon and KICTANET listers as our stakeholders, > >>shall > >> be invited to the forum. > >> > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> > >> Rachel Alwala > >> Assistant Director/Communications and External Affairs > >> Communications Authority of Kenya > >> PO Box 14448 > >> Nairobi 00800 > >> > >> Tel: +254 703042000 > >> Email: alwala(a)ca.go.ke > >> > >> > >> From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>on > >> behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> Date: Monday, February 26, 2018 at 3:09 PM > >> To: Rachel <alwala(a)ca.go.ke> > >> Cc: Rachel <alwala(a)ca.go.ke> > >> > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CA¹s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile > >> voice > >> > >> Dear listers, > >> > >> I hear the conversation going on with respect to the subject matter. > >>There > >> are many developments and very shortly, before COB , I will be posting > >>the > >> implementation status for your information and understanding. Sometimes > >> when we share information, it is picked in piecemeal and potentially > >> distorted. That seems to have been the case in this particular respect. > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> Rachel > >> > >> From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>on > >> behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> Date: Monday, February 26, 2018 at 2:53 PM > >> To: Rachel <alwala(a)ca.go.ke> > >> Cc: Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com> > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CA’s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile > >> voice > >> > >> Yes, certainly annual progress reports would be helpful > >> From:Barrack Otieno > >> To:KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > >> Cc:Adam Lane > >> Date:2018-02-26 14:46:38 > >> Subject:Re: [kictanet] CA’s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile > >> voice > >> > >> Hi Adam, > >> > >> In light of the intense criticism the USF board has received, it needs > >> to come out strongly and clarify what it has achieved unless it is not > >> independent as we are made to beleive. > >> > >> Regards > >> > >> On 2/26/18, Adam Lane via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>wrote: > >>> I believe the fund already connected about 70 rural sites (as well as > >>> several hundred schools) last year so has begun to make progress. > >>> From:Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet > >>> To:Adam Lane > >>> Cc:Mwendwa Kivuva > >>> Date:2018-02-26 14:36:09 > >>> Subject:Re: [kictanet] CA’s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile > >>> voice > >>> > >>> Ksh85m is too little too late from a fund that has collected billions. > >>> Running a single BTS is resourse intensive. It requires physical > >>> security, generators, power lines, road access, human resource ... and > >>> much more. > >>> > >>> Spending the USF on benchmarking trips and allowances seems the modus > >>> operandi of this board. For the upteenth time, I also join Ali's call > >>> for the board to be disbanded immediately. > >>> ______________________ > >>> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > >>> twitter.com/lordmwesh > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> On 26 February 2018 at 08:09, Ali Hussein via kictanet > >>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>>> Victor > >>>> > >>>> As they say in accounting terms - That’s not even a rounding error in > >>>>the > >>>> scheme of things. > >>>> > >>>> CA needs to be more creative than this. Here’s a thought:- > >>>> > >>>> Disband the moribund USF Board and get people who are independent, > >>>> forward > >>>> thinking and unafraid to do the right thing. > >>>> > >>>> Let’s stop pussyfooting around such a big issue when a large swath of > >>>> this > >>>> country is being disenfranchised by lack of connectivity while we > >>>> continue > >>>> to pat ourselves in the back as the ‘Silicon Savannah’. > >>>> > >>>> 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 26 Feb 2018, at 7:36 AM, Victor Kapiyo via kictanet > >>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) will spend millions to > >>>>build > >>>> infrastructure to connect remote villages without mobile voice > >>>>coverage > >>>> following an order by President Uhuru Kenyatta to surrender unspent > >>>> billions > >>>> to the police. > >>>> > >>>> Mr Kenyatta said the authority had nothing to show for the billions of > >>>> shillings it has collected for a fund established to support > >>>> infrastructure > >>>> in remote areas dubbed the Universal Service Fund (USF). > >>>> > >>>> Now, CA has announced plans to spend Sh85 million in connecting 23,000 > >>>> residents in six sub-locations in Baringo County to mobile voice > >>>> coverage. > >>>> > >>>> 85m only. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/CA-s-Sh85m-plan-to- > link-rem > >>>>ote-areas-with-mobile-voice/3946234-4319204-gbsfna/index.html > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> 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/ > >>>> Domain Registration sponsored by > >>>> www.eacdirectory.co.ke<http://www.eacdirectory.co.ke> > >>>> > >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/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. 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CA¹s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile voice
by Alwala, Rachel 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Hello listers, The narrative that CA has just set aside a budget of Ksh. 85 million to link remote areas with mobile voice is erroneous and misleading. The Universal Service Fund is a huge programme whose activities are guided by detailed research. A lot has been achieved so far in line with the mandate given to CA by the Law. As a reminder, the Kenya Information Communications Amendment Act of 2009 (KICA 2009) created the Universal Service Fund (USF) whose objective is to support widespread access to ICTs including related human capacity building and technological innovations in the ICT sector. The Act mandates the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) with the administrative and management responsibility of promoting universal access and services with respect to the provision of communication services in Kenya. The USF is expected to provide incentives for infrastructure roll-out in unserved and underserved areas. To support the foregoing, the Authority in May 2016 concluded a Study on ICTs Access Gaps which established that population coverage in Kenya for 2G and 3G stands at 94.4% and 78% respectively, while the land coverage for 2G and 3G is at 45% and 17% respectively for all the three Mobile Network Operators i.e Safaricom (K) Limited, Airtel (K) Limited and Telkom Kenya Limited. To close the identified gaps in the different service areas, Authority has developed a 5-year USF Implemetation Strategy to guide the activities of the Fund for the next five years FY 2017/18 to FY2022/23. One of the five strategic focus area is basic voice infrastructure program whose objective is to facilitate development of basic mobile infrastructure to the whole country Turkana and Marsabit Counties included. The ICTs Access Gaps study using GIS and Access Gap Model methodology identified 348 sub-locations, which were established to meet the critical performance criteria suited for “smart subsidies”, meaning that the projects would be sustainable. In the FY 2017/18, the Access Gaps Study prioritized the closing of gaps in 202 prime sub-locations, covering an unserved population of approximately 700,000 persons. The project design took into consideration the 2016/18 licence obligations of Safaricom and Airtel for network expansion, together with which, the project targeted reducing the coverage gap of basic voice services from 5.6% of the population to 2.8% by 2018. Update on the Voice Infrastructure Projects The voice infrastructure projects were developed and tendered in the FY 2017/18 and as single or multiple bidding lots to Network Facility Providers (NFP) Tier 1. The 202 sub-locations were tendered in 105 bidding lots. The licensed mobile network operators were invited to bid competitively for as many or few of the Lots as of interest to them. The Authority has awarded contracts to Safaricom and Telkom Kenya to close the voice gaps in 78 sub-locations at a cost of Kshs 1.245 Billion. Among the beneficiary counties in Kenya are Turkana, Samburu, West Pokot, Baringo, Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Tana River, Kwale, Kajiado and Narok. The Education Broadband Connectivity Project Within the current FY 2017/18, the Authority awarded the Education broadband contract to three Tier 2 operators, namely; 1) Ms. Xtranet Communications Limited – 284 schools 2) Ms. Commcarrier Satellite Services – 291 schools 3) Ms. Liquid Telecommunications Ltd – 321 schools Status of Implementation of the Education Broadband Connectivity Project To date, the Authority through the contracted firms, has successfully installed broadband connectivity in 843 (94%) of the expected 896 beneficiary schools. The contractors have given strong indication that the remaining 53 schools will be fully connected before end of February 2018. The total contract amount for the Education broadband project is Kshs 837 million. We hope that this helps to put the fund implementation into perspective. As always, we remain available to respond to any enquiries. We shall be having a stakeholder briefing soon and KICTANET listers as our stakeholders, shall be invited to the forum. Regards, Rachel Alwala Assistant Director/Communications and External Affairs Communications Authority of Kenya PO Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Tel: +254 703042000 Email: alwala(a)ca.go.ke From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> on behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Date: Monday, February 26, 2018 at 3:09 PM To: Rachel <alwala(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:alwala@ca.go.ke>> Cc: Rachel <alwala(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:alwala@ca.go.ke>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CA¹s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile voice Dear listers, I hear the conversation going on with respect to the subject matter. There are many developments and very shortly, before COB , I will be posting the implementation status for your information and understanding. Sometimes when we share information, it is picked in piecemeal and potentially distorted. That seems to have been the case in this particular respect. Regards, Rachel From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> on behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Date: Monday, February 26, 2018 at 2:53 PM To: Rachel <alwala(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:alwala@ca.go.ke>> Cc: Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com<mailto:adam.lane@huawei.com>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CA’s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile voice Yes, certainly annual progress reports would be helpful From:Barrack Otieno To:KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Cc:Adam Lane Date:2018-02-26 14:46:38 Subject:Re: [kictanet] CA’s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile voice Hi Adam, In light of the intense criticism the USF board has received, it needs to come out strongly and clarify what it has achieved unless it is not independent as we are made to beleive. Regards On 2/26/18, Adam Lane via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: > I believe the fund already connected about 70 rural sites (as well as > several hundred schools) last year so has begun to make progress. > From:Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet > To:Adam Lane > Cc:Mwendwa Kivuva > Date:2018-02-26 14:36:09 > Subject:Re: [kictanet] CA’s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile > voice > > Ksh85m is too little too late from a fund that has collected billions. > Running a single BTS is resourse intensive. It requires physical > security, generators, power lines, road access, human resource ... and > much more. > > Spending the USF on benchmarking trips and allowances seems the modus > operandi of this board. For the upteenth time, I also join Ali's call > for the board to be disbanded immediately. > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > twitter.com/lordmwesh > > > > > On 26 February 2018 at 08:09, Ali Hussein via kictanet > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> Victor >> >> As they say in accounting terms - That’s not even a rounding error in the >> scheme of things. >> >> CA needs to be more creative than this. Here’s a thought:- >> >> Disband the moribund USF Board and get people who are independent, >> forward >> thinking and unafraid to do the right thing. >> >> Let’s stop pussyfooting around such a big issue when a large swath of >> this >> country is being disenfranchised by lack of connectivity while we >> continue >> to pat ourselves in the back as the ‘Silicon Savannah’. >> >> 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 26 Feb 2018, at 7:36 AM, Victor Kapiyo via kictanet >> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: >> >> The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) will spend millions to build >> infrastructure to connect remote villages without mobile voice coverage >> following an order by President Uhuru Kenyatta to surrender unspent >> billions >> to the police. >> >> Mr Kenyatta said the authority had nothing to show for the billions of >> shillings it has collected for a fund established to support >> infrastructure >> in remote areas dubbed the Universal Service Fund (USF). >> >> Now, CA has announced plans to spend Sh85 million in connecting 23,000 >> residents in six sub-locations in Baringo County to mobile voice >> coverage. >> >> 85m only. >> >> >> https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/CA-s-Sh85m-plan-to-link-remote-… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> Domain Registration sponsored by >> www.eacdirectory.co.ke<http://www.eacdirectory.co.ke> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40campusciti.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for >> people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> Domain Registration sponsored by >> www.eacdirectory.co.ke<http://www.eacdirectory.co.ke> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… >> >> 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<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > Domain Registration sponsored by > www.eacdirectory.co.ke<http://www.eacdirectory.co.ke> > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/adam.lane%40huawei.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] CA’s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile voice
by Adam Lane 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Yes, certainly annual progress reports would be helpful From:Barrack Otieno To:KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Cc:Adam Lane Date:2018-02-26 14:46:38 Subject:Re: [kictanet] CA’s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile voice Hi Adam, In light of the intense criticism the USF board has received, it needs to come out strongly and clarify what it has achieved unless it is not independent as we are made to beleive. Regards On 2/26/18, Adam Lane via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > I believe the fund already connected about 70 rural sites (as well as > several hundred schools) last year so has begun to make progress. > From:Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet > To:Adam Lane > Cc:Mwendwa Kivuva > Date:2018-02-26 14:36:09 > Subject:Re: [kictanet] CA’s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile > voice > > Ksh85m is too little too late from a fund that has collected billions. > Running a single BTS is resourse intensive. It requires physical > security, generators, power lines, road access, human resource ... and > much more. > > Spending the USF on benchmarking trips and allowances seems the modus > operandi of this board. For the upteenth time, I also join Ali's call > for the board to be disbanded immediately. > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > twitter.com/lordmwesh > > > > > On 26 February 2018 at 08:09, Ali Hussein via kictanet > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> Victor >> >> As they say in accounting terms - That’s not even a rounding error in the >> scheme of things. >> >> CA needs to be more creative than this. Here’s a thought:- >> >> Disband the moribund USF Board and get people who are independent, >> forward >> thinking and unafraid to do the right thing. >> >> Let’s stop pussyfooting around such a big issue when a large swath of >> this >> country is being disenfranchised by lack of connectivity while we >> continue >> to pat ourselves in the back as the ‘Silicon Savannah’. >> >> 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 26 Feb 2018, at 7:36 AM, Victor Kapiyo via kictanet >> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) will spend millions to build >> infrastructure to connect remote villages without mobile voice coverage >> following an order by President Uhuru Kenyatta to surrender unspent >> billions >> to the police. >> >> Mr Kenyatta said the authority had nothing to show for the billions of >> shillings it has collected for a fund established to support >> infrastructure >> in remote areas dubbed the Universal Service Fund (USF). >> >> Now, CA has announced plans to spend Sh85 million in connecting 23,000 >> residents in six sub-locations in Baringo County to mobile voice >> coverage. >> >> 85m only. >> >> >> https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/CA-s-Sh85m-plan-to-link-remote-… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ >> Domain Registration sponsored by >> www.eacdirectory.co.ke<http://www.eacdirectory.co.ke> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/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. 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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/ > Domain Registration sponsored by > www.eacdirectory.co.ke<http://www.eacdirectory.co.ke> > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/adam.lane%40huawei.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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CA’s Sh85m plan to link remote areas with mobile voice
by Victor Kapiyo 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) will spend millions to build infrastructure to connect remote villages without mobile voice coverage following an order by President Uhuru Kenyatta to surrender unspent billions to the police. Mr Kenyatta said the authority had nothing to show for the billions of shillings it has collected for a fund established to support infrastructure in remote areas dubbed the Universal Service Fund (USF). Now, CA has announced plans to spend Sh85 million in connecting 23,000 residents in six sub-locations in Baringo County to mobile voice coverage. 85m only. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/CA-s-Sh85m-plan-to-link-remote-…

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Data Protection & Residency
by S.M. Muraya 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Looking beyond the politics, interesting comments here. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Raila-Odinga-drags-Safaricom-into-poll-dispute… With increasing demands for local data termination points, sooner (2017) or later (2018) a court order is going to require Data Residency in Kenya. Where are we on the Data Protection and Residency Act? It may not go well for technocrats caught off guard by a court order, inevitably coming.

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CA gazettes rules to check telco firms’ quality of service
by Victor Kapiyo 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

The communications sector regulator has gazetted new guidelines to measure the quality of mobile phone services in what will force operators to be more accountable to customers. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) will now require operators to submit data on network performance more regularly as well as assess the quality of SMS and Internet services, placing a premium on customer feedback. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/companies/CA-gazettes-rules-t… CA Sector guidelines http://ca.go.ke/index.php/sector-guidelines

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Fwd: REQUEST TO UPLOAD PROPOSAL
by Ronald Ojino 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: Anthony Kigombola <kigombola(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: REQUEST TO UPLOAD PROPOSAL > Date: February 26, 2018 at 11:01:16 AM EAT > To: Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com> > > For which presentation, research group? department or college? > > Brgds, > Anthony. > > On Mon, Feb 26, 2018 at 10:39 AM, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com <mailto:ronojinx@gmail.com>> wrote: > Dear Mr. Anthony, > I hope you are fine. I am trying to upload my proposal online but there seems to be no link on my profile. > Kindly assist. > Regards, > R. Ojino > >> On Jan 31, 2018, at 1:05 PM, Anthony Kigombola <kigombola(a)gmail.com <mailto:kigombola@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Ok great, >> >> Brgds, >> Anthony. >> >> On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 12:59 PM, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com <mailto:ronojinx@gmail.com>> wrote: >> Dear Anthony, >> I managed to get my credentials and successfully logged in. >> Thanks for the assistance. >> Best regards, >> Ronald Ojino. >> >> On Jan 31, 2018 12:57, "Anthony Kigombola" <kigombola(a)gmail.com <mailto:kigombola@gmail.com>> wrote: >> Dear Ronald, >> >> I need the following information to register you in the system >> >> 1. Programme you are pursuing >> 2. Registration year >> 3. Are you doing by thesis or dissertation >> 4. Your supervisors >> >> Brgds, >> Anthony. >> >> On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 12:33 PM, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com <mailto:ronojinx@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Dear sir, >> I hereby request you to kindly grant me access to the system where I can upload my documents and progress reports. >> My admission number is 2016-07-00222. >> >> Thank you in advance. >> >> Yours faithfully , >> >> Ronald Ochieng Ojino >> -- >> Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. >> >> > >

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Can the Law Make Online Spaces Safer?
by kanini mutemi 25 Feb '18

25 Feb '18

Good evening Listers, Let me share this Paper prepared by the UK House of Commons Library last year as a brief on desirable legislative approaches in tackling the vices of our day i.e. online harassment, cyber-enabled violence against women, virtual mobbing, attacks on reputation, publishing personal information, revenge pornography, online identity theft, fake news etc. The paper among other things highlights the pros and cons of employing a purely criminalisation approach and delves into platform responsibility which we can no longer overlook. I find this timely and informative for our case. The Computer and Cyber Crimes Bill currently under consideration by the National Assembly intends to criminalise some of these vices eg fake news, cyber bullying etc. I think this calls for dialogue amongst different stakeholders to discuss the efficacy of some of these proposals. We must be careful not to end up with laws that cannot be implemented, or worse, that are prone to abuse. We also have to be honest on whether our police service is properly equipped (in terms of capacity and resources) to handle the proposed crimes. I am glad that the National Assembly is currently conducting hearings with different stakeholders (including KICTANet) on the Bill. Looking forward to the final product.

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Feedback on the Computer and Cybercrimes Bill 2017
by Grace Githaiga 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

Good afternoon Listers A quick note to update on our submission to Parliament on the Computer and Cybercrimes Bill 2017. TheCommunication, Information and InnovationCommittee has now invited KICTANet for a f2f meeting to make our submission on Monday February 26, 2018 from 10 to 11 am. Victor Kapiyo (vkapiyo(a)gmail.com) and members of that working group will do a plan on the presentation. Nice weekend. Best regards Githaiga, Grace 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 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. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Role description Inuka Tech lead.pdf
by Ali Hussein 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Listers For your attention. Please sambaza to your networks. 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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Mobile Web and Team Collaboration Session, Sat 10th JKUAT, 10am to 2pm
by FEM HUB 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Fellow Listers, Keep up the good work. Let me share an opportunity with you. If you will attend inbox me your name, phone, email and ID. You may share with others. *Mobile Web by Google & Team Collaboration by Internet4D and Atlassian* DATE: This Saturday 24th February Time: 10am to 2pm Venue: Lab 305, NSC Building, JKUAT Lunch Provided. Entry Free. Inbox NOW urgently, few spaces left Best, Ida Ng'ang'a *Public Policy and Internet for Development Expert

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The Malicious Use of Artificial Intelligence Report
by WANGARI KABIRU 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

The Malicious Use of Artificial Intelligence | | | | | | | | | | | The Malicious Use of Artificial Intelligence Forecasting, Prevention, and Mitigation | | | | ".... potential security threats from malicious uses of artificial intelligence technologies, and proposes ways to better forecast, prevent, and mitigate these threats. We analyze, but do not conclusively resolve, the question of what the long-term equilibrium between attackers and defenders will be...." 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".

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Telecommunication Competition Market Study in Kenya (Abridged version)-Released Feb 2018
by Gimode, Chiimbiru 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Dear Listers, The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is pleased to share with you the updated draft Telecommunication Competition Market Study in Kenya (Abridged version) that was shared with stakeholders yesterday. The same is available on the Authority’s website via this link: http://www.ca.go.ke/index.php/research Best Regards, Chiimbiru Gimode, CMRP, MPRSK. Communications Officer Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) CA Centre,Waiyaki Way,Westlands, Nairobi I P.O Box 14448 Nairobi 00800. Office Line : 0703-042-524 I Website : www.ca.go.ke I Twitter : @CA_Kenya Facebook : Communications Authority of Kenya I YouTube : CA Kenya Flickr : https://www.flickr.com/photos/cck-kenya CA Core Values: Integrity | Transparency| Accountability | Diligence | Results Focus I Team work We are all bound together in ways that are invisible to the eye.There is a oneness to humanity.We achieve ourselves by sharing ourselves with others and caring for those around us-Barack Obama. [cid:6CEBB72D-A0DA-4B1B-B6E2-523C7F3B468E] Please be responsible, consider the environment before printing this e-mail. DISCLAIMER:- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission.sam

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Next deadline: Mar 25, 2018 - The Information Controls Fellowship Program (ICFP)
by WANGARI KABIRU 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

The Information Controls Fellowship Program (ICFP) cultivates research, outputs, and creative collaboration on topics related to repressive internet censorship and surveillance. The application window is open until March 25, 2018. Information Controls Fellowship | Open Technology Fund | | | | | | | | | | | Information Controls Fellowship | Open Technology Fund | | | | 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". https://www.opentech.fund/requests/icfp The Information Controls Fellowship Program (ICFP) cultivates research, outputs, and creative collaboration on topics related to repressive internet censorship and surveillance. The application window is open until March 25, 2018. Setting the stage The Information Controls Fellowship Program (ICFP) supports examination into how governments in countries, regions, or areas of OTF’s core focus are restricting the free flow of information, cutting access to the open internet, and implementing censorship mechanisms, thereby threatening the ability of global citizens to exercise basic human rights and democracy; work focused on mitigation of such threats is also supported.Fellowship Information - Three, six, nine or twelve month fellowships available - Usually offered to postdoctoral, doctoral students, and experienced researchers with demonstrated ability and expertise - Monthly stipend of $4,200 USD - Travel stipend of $1,250 to $5,000 USD depending on the fellowship length Likely candidatesTypically, ICFP fellows have experience in fields such as computer science, engineering, information security research, software development, social sciences, law, and data visualization, among others. Information controls is a cross-disciplinary field, so applications are open to people from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines and can include students and junior to mid-career practitioners. To get a better sense of the ICFP community, you can read about fellows from round one, round two, round threeand round four. Who are the fellows? Check out the current ICFP fellows!Current fellowsFellow Taha Khan Information Controls FellowFellow Sergei Hovyadinov Information Controls FellowFellow Zack Weinberg Information Controls FellowFellow Igor Valentovich Information Controls FellowFellow Simone Basso Information Controls FellowSimone will work with Measurement Lab at the Open Technology Institute to advance the MeasurementKit platform. MeasurementKit is the engine underneath OONI-Probe’s mobile testing platform and the Measurement Lab performance testing platform that generates millions of data points each year.Fellow Ksenia Ermoshina Information Controls Fellow - Information Controls Fellowship | Open Technology Fund | | | | | | | | | | | Information Controls Fellowship | Open Technology Fund | | | | Where do fellows work?ICFP fellows embed with a host organization for the duration of their fellowship.When applying, applicants can specify any host organization of their choosing. Regardless of whether it is a previous or new host organization, justification needs to be provided in the application. Please note that non-academic host organizations are welcome, as are those based outside the United States. While fellows are ideally able to work locally within their host organization, applicants who wish to work remotely will also be considered with the expectation that a strategy for remote communication will be established. You can find previous host organizations listed in the fellowship descriptions.For entities interested in serving as a host organization, please email icfphost(a)opentechfund.org for more information. Criteria and the application process For a full rundown of the application process, head here.When are requests for applications made?The 2018 application window is open from February 5, 2018 until March 25, 2018. Please note that application must be submitted via the OTF website no later than 23:59 (11:59PM) GMT on March 25, 2018. The fellowship window is open once annually.If you’d like to be notified when this and other OTF funding windows open in the future, sign up to join the OTF-announce mailing list.Potential areas of focus - Development and refinement of tools and techniques to continuously monitor internet interference on a global scale - Investigation of information controls, security, and privacy in popular applications such as search engines, social media platforms, and instant messaging clients - Testing creative methods of censorship circumvention - Examination of the impact of internet censorship and use of circumvention tools - Experimental techniques to limit pro-government manipulation of online discussions - Analysis of targeted threats against civil society organizations, including internet filtering, denial of service attacks, and targeted malware - Other novel ideas and approaches relating to the study of global and regional information controls Things to avoid - A focus on countries with minimal information controls - Working with a host organization you are already affiliated with - Testing of end user connections that violate established ethical principles - Projects better suited for the Digital Integrity Fellowship Program Important considerations - Projects should exhibit originality, substance, precision, and relevance to the mission of promoting freedoms of expression, assembly, and association online. Objectives should be ambitious, yet measurable and achievable with activities and milestones listed monthly. The overall project goals should extend beyond traditional audiences. - For the duration of fellowships, the fellow will be expected to work full time with their host organization. - Before completing a submission, we strongly encourage you to review our Terms of Service. - Please pose any questions in this public spreadsheet and they will be answered in a prompt fashion. If your question is not appropriate for a public forum, please email icfp(a)opentechfund.org. Review panel All ICFP fellowship applications are reviewed by the OTF team; selected applications are also then reviewed by an independent Advisory Council review panel comprised of experts with deep knowledge and insight into topics related to information controls.Members of the ICFP Advisory Council review panel are:Advisory council Roya Ensafi Postdoctoral ResearcherAdvisory council Stefania Milan Assistant Professor of New Media and Digital Culture at the University of Amsterdam Award information OTF awards are performance-based contracts between RFA and the applicant with payment occurring through a monthly stipend subject to approval each month by the OTF Program Manager and supporting host organization. OTF reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described under such circumstances as it may deem to be in the best interest of the program priorities. Application requirements, submission, and deadlines Project and Budget Periods OTF fellowship contracts are 3, 6, 9 or 12 months in duration. From time to time OTF may consider applications to extend existing contracts beyond the initial project period. Any such decision will be subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the applicants, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of program priorities. Monitoring & Evaluation OTF views monitoring and evaluation as a way to learn from our fellows and share lessons learned with future applicants. This improves the collective knowledge of the community and thus contributes to its sustainability.Because payment is dispersed at monthly intervals upon completion of stated contractual goals, successful applicants can expect regular contact with both their host organization and OTF project manager. Monitoring consists of compulsory monthly reports and also phone, email, or in-person discussions and consultations as needed. Fellows are required to submit brief monthly updates about their work to OTF, their host organization, and the OTF community. This allows others to review and comment on the ICFP community’s work, encouraging collaboration.The adviser or responsible person at the host organization, in turn, provides a “traffic light” report to OTF evaluating their fellow’s progress. This report, detailed below, is the basis upon which stipend payments are released to fellows on a monthly basis.A “green light” from the host organization signals that the fellow is on track and funds can be released. A “yellow light” from the host organization signals that while funds should be released, there are some concerns that need to be flagged to OTF. A “red light” from the host organization signals that progress has been interrupted and an intervention is required. The host organization recommends “stop payment” and OTF, the host organization, and the fellows discuss possible remedial steps to either get back on track or terminate the fellowship.Eligibility - Individuals of all ages irrespective of nationality, residency, creed, gender, or other factors, with the exception that OTF is not able to support applicants within countries that the United States has trade restrictions or export sanctions as determined by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). - Individuals who demonstrate skill and ability to assist in efforts to overcome information controls. - Individuals who demonstrate a desire to grow their knowledge and skills through a collaborative, cross-discipline approach. - Individuals who demonstrate a commitment to reach audiences outside the research community. Fellowship application | Open Technology Fund | | | Fellowship application | Open Technology Fund | | |

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Safaricom fights back in Okoa Jahazi case - Business Daily
by Ali Hussein 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Listers Apologies for cross posting. Interesting story in the Business Daily today. Two petitioners have sued Safaricom over the charges it imposes on Okoa Jahazi airtime services, claiming that they are illegal. Mr Ashford Koome and Eric Kithinji, claim that Safaricom is not licensed to carry out banking services, hence the interest it charges on the airtime advanced to the subscribers is illegal. Safaricom has however disputed the claims arguing that the charges have been approved by the Communications Authority of Kenya, and that they are not interest but a service charge. Read on:- https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/companies/Safaricom-fights-ba… Regards 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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The Case Against Google
by Victor Kapiyo 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Critics say the search giant is squelching competition before it begins. Should the government step in? - <https://www.facebook.com/dialog/feed?app_id=9869919170&link=https%3A%2F%2Fw…> - <https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2018%2…> - <?subject=NYTimes.com%3A%20The%20Case%20Against%20Google&body=From%20The%20New%20York%20Times%3A%0A%0AThe%20Case%20Against%20Google%0A%0ACritics%20say%20the%20search%20giant%20is%20squelching%20competition%20before%20it%20begins.%20Should%20the%20government%20step%20in%3F%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2018%2F02%2F20%2Fmagazine%2Fthe-case-against-google.html> - https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/02/20/magazine/the-case-against-google.html…

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The Computer and Cybercrimes bill 2017
by Grace Githaiga 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

Good morning Listers. As you are aware, bunge's Departmental Committee on Communications, Information and Innovations has called for comments on the Computer and Cybercrimes bill 2017. The comments have to be submitted by Tuesday, February 13, 2018. KICTANet's working group on cybersecurity has been working on this proposed bill and already identified some areas considered needing attention. And due to time constraint, Victor Kapiyo will share it shortly. The idea is to improve the submission to include aspects of CIRTs for counties and any additional changes that may have resulted since the bill was released. Victor, over to you on how we proceed. Best regards Githaiga, Grace 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 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. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Of Bots and Trolls and how an election can be won
by Ali Hussein 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

Listers The world of disinformation and propaganda will never be the same again. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6371205869262245888 What is interesting here is that the perpetrators are state players. How do you regulate and curb such behavior when the very authorities supposed to protect citizens are the ones perpetrating the crimes? 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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Registering a CO.KE domain from down south
by Mark Elkins 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

Hello people, I'm sure someone can help me here. I'm a Registrar - just not for KE domains. I want on behalf of a customer, to buy two CO.KE domains for his business - which whilst South African based - is also selling in Kenya. I already run a dozen or so of his domains. As non-Kenyans can not yet be Registrars in Kenya:- a) I need a friendly Kenyan Registrar, b) I want to pay by Credit Card, c) supply just the Nameservers (I'll run the DNS and other services on my own systems) d) and as a bonus - I'd like to supply the DS records for DNSSEC provisioning. As soon as non-Kenyan Registrars are allowed - I'll bring all this home to me. Who should I choose? Most people want to supply everything to me - I'm just looking for Registration services. -- Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje(a)posix.co.za Tel: +27.128070590 Cell: +27.826010496 For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za

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Re: [kictanet] Public Notice On The Dissemination Workshop On The Competition Study
by Ali Hussein 17 Feb '18

17 Feb '18

Good People Since the CA has decided to remain silent on this issue it is incumbent on us to ensure that this report is read and understood before the 20th meeting. Please find attached the same. I urge those who can find the time to please attend the meeting to ensure that we are heard on this issue. This report is public information, paid for by Kenyans taxes so I simply don't understand why the reluctance to share it. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & 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 Fri, Feb 16, 2018 at 2:01 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > Mark > > Best practice calls for prior sharing of the report before the meeting so > we can engage more meaningfully. I know for a fact that the draft report is > already in circulation to a ‘selected few’. > > Just share the report bro. It’s not a state secret. > > We also urge the Authority to facilitate wider public engagement via > remote participation just as we do during all Internet Governance Forums. > > Let act like we mean to engage the public as enshrined in our constitution. > > > Regards > > *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 16 Feb 2018, at 1:02 PM, Mark O. Okuttah <okuttah(a)ca.go.ke> wrote: > > Dear Hussein, > > > > The Telecommunication Competition Study draft report will be shared with > participants on 20th February 2018. During the dissemination workshop > the Authority looks forward to get further inputs from the stakeholders and > public for consideration into the final report. > > > > Regards, > > > Mark Okuttah. > > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Date: Friday, February 16, 2018 at 9:56 AM > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: Mark Okuttah <okuttah(a)ca.go.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Public Notice On The Dissemination Workshop On > The Competition Study > > Mark > > Thanks. Could you also share the draft report on the same? > > Regards > > *Ali Hussein* > > *Principal* > > *AHK & 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 Fri, Feb 16, 2018 at 8:54 AM, Mark O. Okuttah via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Dear lister , >> >> Kindly find the attached Public Notice On the Dissemination Workshop On >> The Competition Study for your information and noting. >> >> Regards, >> >> Mark Okuttah. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ >> Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >

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GDPR: Implications on Africa (
by Mwanah Cephas Okoth 17 Feb '18

17 Feb '18

Dear all, There will be a Twitter chat on GDPR -its impacts on Africa and how folks can become ready. Time: 3PM (GMT) Be sure to join the conversation using the hashtag: #DPDAfrica -- in a data privacy chat series by @6DegreesCyber. Attached is poster for more details. Tell a friend and another and another. Let your thoughts be heard.

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Fwd: State of Open Data in Sub Saharan Africa
by Ory Okolloh 17 Feb '18

17 Feb '18

See below. Sent from my phone, brevity and typos expected. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Dear Ory, I hope you are well. My colleague Serah Rono, told me you might be able to help me with our research. My name is Mor Rubinstein, and I am the community coordinator for The State of Open Data report, a report that aims to look critically at the open data movement across themes, stakeholders and regions in the last 10 years. The main goal of this research is to learn in order to shape the future of open data based on information and evidence gathered from the community. With more than 30 individual authors, an Editorial Board, and a development methodology that allows for flexibility and community feedback, The State of Open Data will bring multiple points of view to the final publication. We are trying to make this report diverse and inclusive. This is why we chose to have an open research approach. Our authors wrote short scans about their chapters and are looking for community input about them. You can learn more about the scans here <https://medium.com/@stateofopendata/the-state-of-open-data-join-the-investi…> . We are looking for more community input and I was wondering if you can help us by commenting and spread the word about it? The scan is short and any comment is welcome. You can find the scan about Sub Saharan here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zKGthngHjjjP5m2WajQTBXVRiEGqc Pn1BIVvSuMcPs4/edit?ts=5a525c07 Thank you, Mor

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Public Notice On The Dissemination Workshop On The Competition Study
by Mark O. Okuttah 16 Feb '18

16 Feb '18

Dear lister , Kindly find the attached Public Notice On the Dissemination Workshop On The Competition Study for your information and noting. Regards, Mark Okuttah.

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MEMORANDUM ON PROPOSALS FOR AMENDMENT OF THE COMPUTER AND CYBERCRIMES BILL 2017
by Grace Githaiga 16 Feb '18

16 Feb '18

Good afternoon Listers Greetings! Please find a link of our final memorandum on proposals for amendment or the Computer and Cybercrimes Bill 2017 here:https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=36792 This was submitted to both Parliament and the Senate. Kudos to Victor Kapiyo who led the working group that first worked and produced the first draft. All members of that working group are highly appreciate. Thanks also to the Listers who took time to give their views. Have a great afternoon. Best regards Githaiga, Grace 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 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. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Might Social Media Posts Help In Child Care and Determination of State of Mental Health?: Trump denounces Florida school shooting
by WANGARI KABIRU 15 Feb '18

15 Feb '18

Trump denounces Florida school shooting: 'We are all joined together as one American family' | | | | | | | | | | | Trump denounces Florida school shooting: 'We are all joined together as... By Jordan Fabian President Trump on Thursday denounced a mass shooting at a Florida high school and said he is “making plans” to ... | | | | "....The suspect in the Florida mass shooting, Nikolas Cruz, legally purchased the high-powered AR-15 rifle used in the attack, his family said. Cruz reportedly had a history of making threatening social media posts and was expelled from the high school last year for fighting...." Might Social Media Posts Help In Child Care and Determination of State of Mental Health? Eternal rest 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".

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Re: [kictanet] State of the internet 2017 report
by Ali Hussein 15 Feb '18

15 Feb '18

I nteresting statistics on the state of the Internet . Do we have critical mass? Bloggers great work! You guys are getting organized in a very meaningful way. What are the implications for businesses and organizations in general ? For me here are some:- 1. Organisations Government must have a #WhatsAppStrategy going forward 2. We love to watch video more than #Facebooking :-) 3. Instagram is interesting 4. Linkedin is certainly a must do for professionals looking to advance their careers and for businesses engaged in B2B and looking to recruit top talent 5. Twitter - punches way above its weight and politicians can afford to ignore it? #Maybe :-) 6. Snapchat s in its early days and Facebook i s for us #OldGeezers? :-) Interesting times ahead! *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Thu, Feb 15, 2018 at 12:04 PM, Shitemi Khamadi via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Greetings Listers > > The Bloggers Association of Kenya has today launched the State of the > Internet Report 2017. Find the report https://www.ifree.co. > ke/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/State-of-the-Internet-in- > Kenya-report-2017.pdf > > Feel to share it. #StateofnetKE > > Thank you > > -- > > > Kind Regards, > > Shitemi Khamadi | Programs Manager, Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE). > > Phone: +254 704090471, +254 733522229 | Personal: +254 -720-175808 > Email: shitemi(a)bake.or.ke | Website: bake.co.ke | BAKE Awards: > bakeawards.co.ke <http://www.bakeawards.co.ke/> > > Become a member: bake.co.ke/membership > <http://www.blog.bake.co.ke/2015/09/09/how-to-become-a-bake-member/> > > Follow us: *Twitter*: @bakekenya <http://twitter.com/BakeKenya>, *FB*: f > b.com/bakekenya <http://facebook.com/bakekenya> & *YouTube*: you > tube.com/bakekenya > > _______________________________________________ > 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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State of the internet 2017 report
by Shitemi Khamadi 15 Feb '18

15 Feb '18

Greetings Listers The Bloggers Association of Kenya has today launched the State of the Internet Report 2017. Find the report https://www.ifree.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/State-of-the-Internet-in… Feel to share it. #StateofnetKE Thank you -- Kind Regards, Shitemi Khamadi | Programs Manager, Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE). Phone: +254 704090471, +254 733522229 | Personal: +254 -720-175808 Email: shitemi(a)bake.or.ke | Website: bake.co.ke | BAKE Awards: bakeawards.co.ke <http://www.bakeawards.co.ke/> Become a member: bake.co.ke/membership <http://www.blog.bake.co.ke/2015/09/09/how-to-become-a-bake-member/> Follow us: *Twitter*: @bakekenya <http://twitter.com/BakeKenya>, *FB*: fb.com/bakekenya <http://facebook.com/bakekenya> & *YouTube*: youtube.com/bakekenya

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Quick Books Implementation Partner
by Watila Alex 15 Feb '18

15 Feb '18

Good afternoon Listers,I am looking for recommendations for reliable quickbooks implementation partners. I am looking for someone with both a strong IT as well as finance background to configure a quickbooks solution that my organization is sponsering. Regards, Alex Watila

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We should proceed with caution on the cybercrimes bill
by Grace Githaiga 14 Feb '18

14 Feb '18

Listers See Walu's blog in yesterday's Daily Nation. The Computer and Cybercrimes Bill of 2017 is before Parliament and undergoing public consultations. Whereas it does contain contentious clauses, we must be careful not to throw out the baby with the bath water. This is because the Cybercrimes Bill is one of the four pending bills that are required to usher in a true digital economy for Kenya. The other three are the Data Protection Act, the Electronic Transactions Act and the Copyright Act. Read on: https://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/2274560-4301864-lb24ib/i… Best regards Githaiga, Grace 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 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. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Sweden: Court rules ISP must handover illegal downloaders' details
by Bernard Kioko 14 Feb '18

14 Feb '18

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facial recognition technology in policing
by anyega jefferson 14 Feb '18

14 Feb '18

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-42973456 Police in China have begun using sunglasses equipped with facial recognition technology to identify suspected criminals. -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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Fw: [apc.members] Job opportunity at APC: Digital content curator
by Grace Githaiga 14 Feb '18

14 Feb '18

Might be of interest to some of you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grace Githaiga Twitter: @ggithaiga Skype: gracegithaiga Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga ...the most important office in a democracy is the citizen. So, you see, that’s what our democracy demands. It needs you!----Barrack Obama. ________________________________ From: APC.members <apc.members-bounces(a)lists.apc.org> on behalf of Flavia Fascendini <flavia(a)apcwomen.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 4:40 AM To: apc.members(a)lists.apc.org Subject: [apc.members] Job opportunity at APC: Digital content curator Hello dear members Sharing this call with you. Please help us share with potential interested people in your organisations and networks. Thanks in advance! Flavia Main purpose of the job APC is looking for a person to join its communications team as content curator and writer for APC-managed platforms and projects, with a focus on capacity-building materials. This position will require you to edit and produce written outputs, and to find, organise and, when necessary, re-adapt the materials in several online spaces, like toolkit.ngo. This position also requires experience in NGO institutional strengthening, strategic ICT uses and training, and a good understanding of NGO needs. Location: The successful applicant may work from anywhere in the world provided they have reliable internet access. APC provides an equipment allowance but requires staff to have and use their own computers. Remuneration and duration of contract: This is a 1.0 full-time equivalent contract for an initial 12-month period (renewable depending on performance and availability of funding). Remuneration is based on APC’s salary scale for a position at the project coordinator level. Details about the remuneration package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. Additional details on the project are below. Start date: The successful applicant should be available to begin as soon as possible, but ideally, no later than mid-April 2018. Deadline for applications: The deadline for applications is 23 February 2018. Reporting: This position requires you to work closely with the APC communications manager and the relevant staff from APC’s different programmes and projects. Primary responsibilities * Information management, which implies finding, annotating, evaluating, organising, updating, re-adapting, and making available diverse materials in different online spaces. * Curating the site toolkit.ngo. * Producing written outputs as agreed with the team. * Editing and proofreading English content on demand. Desired skills and experience The ideal candidate: * Wants to work in a non-profit organisation that works for social justice, has experience in NGO institutional strengthening, strategic ICT uses and training, and understands NGO needs. * Has very strong information management skills and at least five years of experience. * Is really interested in NGO capacity building and feels excited to go through loads of training materials in order to find, annotate, evaluate, organise, update, and make them available in different online spaces. * Has excellent English language skills (native), and is very good at editing and proofreading English written content. * Is very methodical, detail oriented and organised. * Loves to write and has strong experience in developing training materials. * Has an outstanding ability to find useful sources of information that are relevant to the assignment purposes, with great editorial judgement. * Has experience publishing professionally in online platforms using Content Management Systems such as Drupal and Wordpress, and has a comprehensive understanding of online publishing. * Is a collaborative team player and feels comfortable working with people located in different parts of the world. How to apply If you would like to join APC’s communications team as our digital content curator, please send the following information to us at jobs(a)apc.org<mailto:jobs@apc.org>, along with your CV, with the subject line “*Digital content curator*”: An email/letter in English mentioning: * Your name, email, phone, location, native language, and gender. * Why you think you are a great candidate for this position. * Why you would like to work with APC. * How you would describe your editing style. * What relevant personal, activist, professional and/or academic experience and expertise you have. * Three references: names, relationship, contact details; at least one of these should be related to a project that you have worked on. * Three examples of your work (guides, infographics, online spaces you curated, etc.) and that you are most proud of. * A brief critique of http://toolkit.ngo in terms of content organisation, design, usability and experience, and any other comments you might want to make. * Other information you think might be of importance to our assessment of your application. Please send this information and further questions via email with "Digital content curator" in the subject line to: jobs(a)apc.org<mailto:jobs@apc.org> by 23 February 2018, 23.00 UTC. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. -- Flavia Fascendini APC communications manager www.apc.org<http://www.apc.org>

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Thank you to contributors of 'Talk to the Senate'
by Grace Githaiga 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

Good Morning Listers! This is to express our appreciation to all those who made such brilliant contributions to the 'Talk to Senate' discussion. The ideas were amazing, and really...such fresh perspectives! There was also alot of learning for some of us. Asanteni sana. Please find a summary of the of the issues from each day's discussion. A full report is being worked on and will be shared here once we finalize it. The issues have been shared with Senator Abshiro and we appreciate her for rendering herself to true public service. She has indicated that she will get back on the list with feedback. We also appreciate Mercy Mutemi for such wonderful moderation of this discussion. Once again, asanteni sana. When implementation of the ideas that you have contributed here commences, then you will know you contributed to building this Kenya into a better place. Best regards Grace 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 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. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama. 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 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. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Inside plan that could allow spying on citizens
by Muendo 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

Listers, For your consumption and (sic) worry - Inside plan that could allow spying on citizens <https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Inside-plan-that-could-allow-spying-on-citize…> Regards, -- James Muendo Managing Director, Logic Craft Ltd, Suite 39, 2nd Floor, Visions Plaza, Mombasa Road P.O Box 28016 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya M:| +254.725.567.508 S: | tim.rick Gtalk:| james.muendo T: | @Mmuendo <https://twitter.com/Mmuendo> W:|http://about.me/muendo Too Brief? Here's Why <http://emailcharter.org/>

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Talk to the Senate- 2017/2022 Priorities
by Grace Githaiga 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

Dear Listers Greetings! Kindly allow me to t briefly interrupt you from the turning off of TV signals debate, to make a short announcement. As you are aware, the role of the Senate is to represent the counties, serve, and protect the interests of the counties and their governments. The Senate Committee is currently developing its agenda and is keen on interacting with various players in the ICT community. Of interest to the Committee, is what needs to be done or prioritised in relation to ICT and the counties. This can range from issues of infrastructure, problem with implementation of legislation, acts that need revision, resources etc. In light of this, KICTANet recently called on the the Senate Committee on ICT leadership. To this end, we are honoured to have Sen. Abshiro Halake, the vice-chair of the Committee on the list. Therefore, we propose to hold a structured discussion over three(3) days on this list, starting on (Monday February 5th to Wednesday February 7th February 2018- next week). The aim will be to propose priorities that the ICT Senate Committee should include in their agenda to spur economic and social growth. Mercy Mutemi will moderate the discussion. The questions for discussionwill fall under the following broad thematic areas: a) What are the key ICT issues(challenges and opportunities) in the Counties that require the attention of the Senate? b) What are the ICT issues that need legislative intervention by the Senate Committee (E.g. proposals for a new law or a law that needs amendment)? c) What can the SenateCommittee do to strengthen its engagement with the ICT community on ICT law and policy? A report will be prepared from the suggestions given here on the list and shared with the Senate ICT Committee. We will also agree with Senator Abshiro on a future date for a face to face meeting. KICTANet has been at theforefront in pushing for effective public participation in policy making. Now that we have the opportunity to speak to legislators, we must heed the call and participate! Asanteni sana. And looking forward to a stimulating discussion as has been demonstrated on the list recently. Best regards Githaiga, Grace 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 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. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 129, Issue 125
by Matthew Saisi 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

Thanks for this. A timely and relevant opportunity to implement this at EAC Level On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 8:19 AM, <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. Fwd: FW: Declaration on Internet Governance_adopted AU Summit > 2018.pdf (Barrack Otieno) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:16:41 +0300 > Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: FW: Declaration on Internet Governance_adopted AU > Summit 2018.pdf > Listers, > > Might be of interest to some of you. > > Best Regards > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Moctar Yedaly" <YedalyM(a)africa-union.org> > Date: 9 Feb 2018 17:51 > Subject: FW: Declaration on Internet Governance_adopted AU Summit 2018.pdf > To: "moctaryedaly(a)yahoo.com" <moctaryedaly(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: > > Please find attached the subject Declaration adopted by the summit of the > heads of State and Government > > > > Very best regards and Best Wishes for 2018 > > ====== > > Moctar Yedaly > > Head of Information Society > > AU Commission, Addis Ababa > > Office: +251 11 518 2417 <+251%2011%20518%202417> > > Mob/Wapps:+251 91 156 5701 <+251%2091%20156%205701> > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > -- Kind Regards , Mathew Saisi LL.M Computer and Communications Law Candidate Queen Mary University of London ------------------------------ This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are subject to applicable privilege and contain confidential information intended only for the person(s) to whom this e-mail message is addressed. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone or e-mail and destroy the original message without making a copy. Thank you. "It is not positions that honour men, but rather men who honour positions"- Machiavelli

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Fwd: WBS Invite HTML
by Nelson Kwaje 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

[image: Image] [image: Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/tresconglobal/> <https://twitter.com/tresconglobal> <http://plus.google.com/> <https://www.pinterest.com/> <https://instagram.com/> *World Blockchain Summit Nairobi * *22-23 March 2017, Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi* *Creating opportunities, realizing potential* *Join us today* <https://nairobi.worldblockchainsummit.com/> What is a Blockchain? The blockchain is a peer-to-peer, decentralized technology that allows transfer of value. The technology can store transactional information between two parties in a paermanent verifiable way. Why should you attend? The world Blockchain Summit brings together an exclusive group of blockchain experts, technology leaders, startups, investors, and global business leaders to discuss the potential and implications of blockchain technology and its impact on different sectors in Africa. Industry Implications *Supply chain Management* *Quality Assurance* *Accounting* [image: Image] Put simply, a blockchain can be used to track the movement of goods, their origin, quantity and so forth. This brings about a new level of transparency to B2B ecosystems. Click the link below to find out more *EXPLORE* <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcddYatMCGQ> [image: Image] If an irregularity is detected somewhere along the supply chain, a blockchain system can lead you all the way to its point of origin. This makes it easier for businesses to carry out investigations and execute the necessary actions. Click the link below to find out more *EXPLORE* <http://www.qualityassurancemag.com/article/blockchain/> [image: Image] Recording transactions through blockchain virtually eliminates human error and protects the data from possible tampering. Keep in mind that records are verified every single time they are passed on from one blockchain node to the next. *EXPLORE* <https://www.icaew.com/en/technical/information-technology/technology/blockc…> *Join us for the summit! * We firmly believe that your firm would benefit greatly from participating in this event. I would like to schedule a meeting with you and your team to discuss how you and your organization could leverage on the opportunities presented by the blockchain to optimize your business as well as discuss how you can participate in the summit either as a delegate or as a sponsoring partner. Looking forward to hearing back *Click here for more information * <https://nairobi.worldblockchainsummit.com/> [image: Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/tresconglobal/> [image: Twitter] <https://twitter.com/tresconglobal> <http://plus.google.com/>

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Fwd: FW: Declaration on Internet Governance_adopted AU Summit 2018.pdf
by Barrack Otieno 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

Listers, Might be of interest to some of you. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Moctar Yedaly" <YedalyM(a)africa-union.org> Date: 9 Feb 2018 17:51 Subject: FW: Declaration on Internet Governance_adopted AU Summit 2018.pdf To: "moctaryedaly(a)yahoo.com" <moctaryedaly(a)yahoo.com> Cc: Please find attached the subject Declaration adopted by the summit of the heads of State and Government Very best regards and Best Wishes for 2018 ====== Moctar Yedaly Head of Information Society AU Commission, Addis Ababa Office: +251 11 518 2417 <+251%2011%20518%202417> Mob/Wapps:+251 91 156 5701 <+251%2091%20156%205701>

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Congratulations to @Intel who have achieved a new record for ‘Most Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) airborne
by WANGARI KABIRU 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

Intel on Twitter | | | | | | | | | | | Intel on Twitter “1,218 Intel drones light up the sky at #PyeongChang2018. https://t.co/Z6D3fePrBu” | | | | GuinnessWorldRecords‏Verified account @GWR Feb 9MoreGuinnessWorldRecords Retweeted IntelCongratulations to @Intel who have achieved a new record for ‘Most Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) airborne simultaneously’ with 1,200 drones for the opening ceremony of PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea Captivating it is. Soon we may create Drone-lympics! At the same time a loud statement which challenges the youth employment and employability crisis, as tech provides immense opportunities to expand traditional sectors and way of work; skills and attitudes being a match. 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".

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1 billion to the DCI to fight cyber-crime
by Sidney Ochieng 11 Feb '18

11 Feb '18

One billion shillings from Communications Authority universal service fund to be allocated to DCI, to boost fight against cyber-crime, 'and more complex crimes with which today Kenyans must contend.'. - Uhuru at IG Conference. Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilCu3Ch1mXk Is this legal? Is this what the fund is for? -- Regards, Sidney *Twitter:* @princelySid <https://twitter.com/princelySid> | *Web: * sidneyochieng.co.ke *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid <https://github.com/princelySid>

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Call for Applications: Internet of Rights Fellowship 2018
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 09 Feb '18

09 Feb '18

Hi everyone, Please find attached ARTICLE 19's call for applications to the Internet of Rights Fellowship for the 2018 cycle. The program includes three tracks on access, algorithmic decision-making, and the DNS; as such, fellows will have the opportunity to work with us in the ITU-D, the IEEE and the Partnership on AI, and ICANN. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 23. Any questions should be directed to fellowship(a)article19.org. -- Best Regards, Ephraim Percy Kenyanito Legal Researcher/ Policy Analyst Website: https://ephraimkenyanito.com/ Twitter: @ekenyanito <https://twitter.com/ekenyanito> PGP Fingerprint: B0FA394AF73DEB7AA1FDC7360CFED26DE6BA8DC1

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Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 09 Feb '18

09 Feb '18

Lemme ask. Odd indeed. E On Feb 9, 2018 4:51 PM, "Mallory Knodel via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: It's very surprising the Freedom Online Coalition hasn't issued a statement about this. Kenya is a member state in the FOC. I wonder, has anyone reached out to the secretariat to request a statement from the FOC chair? -Mallory On 30/01/18 10:24, Sidney Ochieng via kictanet wrote: > Listers, > How long before they come for the internet? I’m so disappointed in the CA > -- > Regards, > Sidney > * > Twitter:* @princelySid > <https://twitter.com/princelySid> | *Web: *sidneyochieng.co.ke > <http://sidneyochieng.co.ke/> > *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid > <https://github.com/princelySid> > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/mallory%40mayfirst.org > > 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. > -- Mallory Knodel May First/People Link :: mayfirst.org gpg fingerprint :: E3EB 63E0 65A3 B240 BCD9 B071 0C32 A271 BD3C C780 _______________________________________________ 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/ekenyanito%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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TV signals turned off
by Sidney Ochieng 09 Feb '18

09 Feb '18

Listers, How long before they come for the internet? I’m so disappointed in the CA -- Regards, Sidney *Twitter:* @princelySid <https://twitter.com/princelySid> | *Web: * sidneyochieng.co.ke *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid <https://github.com/princelySid>

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: [IGFmaglist] BPF Cybersecurity - final output document
by Barrack Otieno 09 Feb '18

09 Feb '18

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Mamadou LO" <alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com> Date: 9 Feb 2018 10:26 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: [IGFmaglist] BPF Cybersecurity - final output document To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net>, "Fellowships-alumni" < Fellowships-alumni(a)icann.org> Cc: Envoyé depuis mon smartphone Samsung Galaxy. -------- Message d'origine -------- De : Wim Degezelle <wdegezelle(a)drmv.be> Date : 09/02/2018 06:57 (GMT+00:00) À : bp_cybersec_2016(a)intgovforum.org, igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org Cc : Maarten Van Horenbeeck <maarten(a)first.org> Objet : [IGFmaglist] BPF Cybersecurity - final output document Dear All, It’s my pleasure to announce that the Final output of the 2017 Best Practice Forum on Cybersecurity is available on the IGF website: https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/bpf-cybersecurity-1 . The 2017 BPF focussed on the important role of good cybersecurity to enable ICTs and Internet technologies to contribute to development and the achievement of the SDGs. The BPF also explored what security areas would benefit from further multistakeholder dialogue. On behalf of the BPF Coordinators, Markus Kummer and Olusegun Olugbile, and the BPF Lead-Expert, Maarten Van Horenbeeck, I’d like to thank all who contributed throughout the year to the BPF and enriched its discussions. Please share the document with your communities. Kind Regards Wim _________________________ *Wim Degezelle* *IGF Consultant - BPF Cybersecurity* _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: [IGFmaglist] BPF Cybersecurity - final output document
by Barrack Otieno 09 Feb '18

09 Feb '18

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Mamadou LO" <alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com> Date: 9 Feb 2018 10:26 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: [IGFmaglist] BPF Cybersecurity - final output document To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net>, "Fellowships-alumni" < Fellowships-alumni(a)icann.org> Cc: Envoyé depuis mon smartphone Samsung Galaxy. -------- Message d'origine -------- De : Wim Degezelle <wdegezelle(a)drmv.be> Date : 09/02/2018 06:57 (GMT+00:00) À : bp_cybersec_2016(a)intgovforum.org, igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org Cc : Maarten Van Horenbeeck <maarten(a)first.org> Objet : [IGFmaglist] BPF Cybersecurity - final output document Dear All, It’s my pleasure to announce that the Final output of the 2017 Best Practice Forum on Cybersecurity is available on the IGF website: https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/bpf-cybersecurity-1 . The 2017 BPF focussed on the important role of good cybersecurity to enable ICTs and Internet technologies to contribute to development and the achievement of the SDGs. The BPF also explored what security areas would benefit from further multistakeholder dialogue. On behalf of the BPF Coordinators, Markus Kummer and Olusegun Olugbile, and the BPF Lead-Expert, Maarten Van Horenbeeck, I’d like to thank all who contributed throughout the year to the BPF and enriched its discussions. Please share the document with your communities. Kind Regards Wim _________________________ *Wim Degezelle* *IGF Consultant - BPF Cybersecurity* _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann

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IGF Community Public Consultation: Call for Inputs - Taking stock of the 2017 work programme and 12th IGF and suggestions for 2018 and 13th IGF
by WANGARI KABIRU 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-community-public-consu… 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". IGF Community Public Consultation: Call for Inputs - Taking stock of the 2017 work programme and 12th IGF and suggestions for 2018 and 13th IGF All IGF stakeholders are invited to submit inputs to the IGF Secretariat related to the following questions:A) Taking stock of 2017 programming, preparatory process, community intersessional activities and the 12th annual IGF: What worked well? What worked not so well?B) Suggestions for improvements in 2018? (programming, preparatory processes, community intersessional activities and improvements for 13th annual meeting)All inputs should be sent to takingstock_at_intgovforum_dot_org in .doc or .pdf format by 11 February 2018. Submissions will be uploaded to the IGF website and made public. In keeping with previous years, the Secretariat will produce a synthesis paper of all contributions received by the deadline, which will serve as an input to the 1st face-to-face Open Consultations and MAG Meeting of the 2018 IGF preparatory process.

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Half of web users are faking their data due to security fears
by Gideon 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Interesting findings, but not entirely surprising, Almost 50% of internet users are falsifying the data that companies ask them to hand over when signing up for services online, according to new research. Digital advertising and marketing contribute to a global industry worth hundreds of billions of pounds, but the data which underpins that industry may not be very reliable. Research commissioned by security company RSA has found that 49% of people are falsifying information about themselves online because they are concerned about companies managing to hold that data securely. https://news.sky.com/story/half-of-web-users-are-faking-their-data-due-to-s… https://www.rsa.com/content/dam/en/e-book/rsa-data-privacy-report.pdf?utm_s… Regards, Rop

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Re: [kictanet] Day 3 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 Priorities)
by JImmy Gitonga 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

It is not off-topic. I was once had a discussion with a county Director of ICT & Research and we were talking about this very thing. The problem, he said, was that it was not possible due to the paranoia against IFMIS access of any type. He was justified after the NYS saga of the IFMIS access. Counties then did not have access to IFMIS to pull and push data of their financial dealings. I don't know whether this has changed. With the best regards, *Jimmy Gitonga* On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 4:20 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 13:17:26 +0000 > From: Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 3 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 > Priorities) > Message-ID: > <AA158B127E68EE4388EDC0E3AB54B7EA011A2589@JNBEML523-MBX. > china.huawei.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > On transparency, if this is not too much off-topic, there should be a > portal detailing every single project expense for each county, with a > breakdown of who the vendor is, how much they paid, project progress, > project results etc. I am not aware of such a portal for Kenya yet I do not > know why it has not been created yet. It is easy. > > The World Bank has this: http://projects.worldbank.org/P152394?lang=en , > e.g. who won the tender to provide IT equipment for a health project in > Kenya? Have a look here: http://projects.worldbank.org/ > procurement/noticeoverview?lang=en&id=OP00045294 > > Financial audits from each project, procurement notices etc > > This would not be hard to do (presumably linked with IFMIS) and with APIs > it would also bring huge amounts of open data that can be analyzed and > compared across counties. > > Senior Director, Public Affairs > Huawei Southern Africa > Mobile: +254-7909-85886 > >

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Day 3 of Talk to the Senate
by JImmy Gitonga 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Thank you Grace for asking those questions. I will speak on behalf of Mzalendo Trust - Dokeza project, though I am not the official voice for the project. Mzalendo Trust's particular area of concern is what the Parliamentarians (National Assembly and Senate) do on our behalf regarding the three areas as stipulated in our constitution; representation, legislation and oversight. Mzalendo Trust had been covering the representation aspect quite well, but the other two "jobs" needed to be covered to complete their interest in what Parliamentarians do for us. The Dokeza platform (https://dokeza.mzalendo.com/) was envisaged to go beyond what Jadili (http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/) was doing, especially in the area of public participation feedback going back to Parliament in a way that is formal and transparent. In this vein, I will try and answer the questions Grace posed. 1. We (Mzalendo Dokeza team) had a series of meetings with the Clerk to the National Assembly, the Clerk to the Senate and Kenya Law Review in particular to understand what would be the Draft Bill Process. How is a legislative Bill drafted? Who can draft a legislative Bill? After the First Reading, who is it presented to the Public for participation? How can we record the participation? The important part was to track the changes on a Legislative Bill as it went through a particular Parliamentary house and committees. Parliament conceded that this should really be done by them and made available to the public. However, we got to understand, from the Kenya Law Review, that currently the only official versions of any Bill are those that come from the Government Printer. The Bills on the Kenya Law Review website are PURCHASED from the Government Printer. So Dokeza hopes to work with Parliament to receive Bill versions and post them on the Dokeza Platform as the bills go through the different stages. However, the official Act of Parliament will be on the Kenya Law Review website. This is a work in progress requiring new policies, e.g. standing orders to allow public access, or a policy implementation under the Access to Information Act, 2016. 2. Committee reports are simply not accessible since there has been no law or . Dokeza is envisaged to collect public contributions to the legislative bills through annotations as well as constructive comments from experts of law and the public. These are submitted, after the public participation period is over, to the committee stage as a formal memorandum to accompany the bill. Where the public contributions make it into the final bill, the incorporated changes will be highlighted on the final Act of Parliament on the Dokeza platform for archival purposes in the documentation of public participation in the legislative bill development process in Kenya. Hopefully the Dokeza Platform can do this at a later date once the policies are in place. 3. The issue of the Parliament's communication with the public has to be revisited to go beyond the passive airing of proceedings in both houses. In my opinion, KBC should have a channel, on radio at least of programming MADE from the work done in Parliament. Schedules for public fora, special interests and all manner of stake holders may be engaged through interviews or could create content for a channel such as this. Then the public can fully engage on various other platforms, citing content that comes directly from Parliament and sharing it on social platform of choice. Due to the positive feedback Mzalendo Trust got from the "Peoples' Shujaaz" awards given to Parliamentarians who had excelled in representation, legislation and oversight, the next step would be to interview and cover work done specifically by our Parliamentarians beyond the political soundbites that we regularly consume. There is already a lot of public activity, where exerts of TV video programming on Youtube are shared on Facebook and WhatsApp as an example of what is possible. Senate can definitely look into a law that would give counties the legal means to allow access to legislative bills in county parliaments to the public and and collect documentable public feedback to facilitate the legislative bill development. That would be a good first step documenting and reviewing public participation in legislative bill development at the county level. Jimmy Gitonga, Lead, Design and Development, Dokeza Platform > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 14:47:19 +0300 > From: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 3 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 > Priorities) > > Kanini, > On top of the great suggestions for counties, Senate ICT Committee should > champion use of ICTs for public participation even at Parliament. I noticed > that for example, most of the time we are discussing a Bill, we are never > sure of the version and Bunge does not post the same Bill/links on its > site. > > Going beyond participation is feedback. We contribute our input but never > know whether it was of any use. Why cant committee reports be uploaded > regularly? Why can't our submissions be published so that anyone who ever > wants to learn about the issue can see the issues behind the issue? Would > it be possible to let the public follow the life of a Bill they have > interest in online as it moves through the House? > > Do committees have public communication channels? It would be nice to > follow the ICT Committee on social media to learn its agenda etc. Such > information would somehow trickle to radio, newspapers and other media and > hopefully contribute to diversifying local content. > > On public information, I notice that both Houses have a tv channel. But the > channels go blank when Houses are not in session? Can Senate use the non > live broadcasting time to show committee sessions or educate the public on > the many aspects of the legislature? > > Wishing the committee all the best, > >

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Day 3 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 Priorities)
by kanini mutemi 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Dear Listers, Welome to the third and final day of the Talk to the Senate series. We have discussed at length the challenges facing the counties and made exciting proposals for a brighter future. We will culminate this discussion with an earnest look at how we can foster engagements between the ICT community and the legislature (think, effective public participation). The proposals we come up with could very easily be adopted into a Public Participation Bill that would dictate how counties are to conduct public participation, talk about killing two birds with one stone. Please indulge me in answering the following questions– (a) What constitutes effective public participation? (b) How can we leverage on ICT to achieve effective public participation? (c) Please give proposals on engagements you would like to see between the ICT community and the Senate ICT Committee. Let us finish strong!

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Copyright Amendment Bill 2017 and Computer and Cybercrimes Bill 2017 now on Jadili
by Francis Monyango 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Listers, The National Assembly has asked members of the public to submit any representations that they have on the Copyright Amendment Bill 2017 and Computer and Cybercrimes Bill 2017 by 13th February 2017. To enable many to understand the contents of these bills, we have uploaded copies of the bills to the Jadili platform to enable online discussion. Copyright Amendment Bill 2017 - http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/docs/the-copyright-(amendment)-bill,-2017 Computer and Cybercrimes Bill 2017 - http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/docs/the-computer-and-cybercrimes-bill,-2017 Looking forward to your participation and contribution. -- Francis Monyango Lawyer | ICT Policy and Legal Consultant www.monyango.com

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Re: [kictanet] Day 2 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 Priorities)
by Adam Lane 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

If Yes, then I’m sure it would be very helpful to include connectivity in the formula and would lead to FCDC counties getting more funding, though it would be more important for counties to consider funding (to some extent) connectivity improvements and not only relying on central government. There is also a lot of in-kind they could do too to reduce total costs of ownership (both capex and opex, and address the many hidden costs involved in providing rural connectivity). On Tue, 6 Feb 2018 at 21:06, Adam Lane via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Can you explain what that means- does it mean if they need more connectivity they'll get more money? Senior Director Public Affairs Huawei Southern Africa Mobile: +254 790985886 From:kanini mutemi via kictanet To:Adam Lane Cc:kanini mutemi Date:2018-02-06 20:50:58 Subject:Re: [kictanet] Day 2 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 Priorities) Thank you for the comments so far. Allow me to introduce yet another angle. This year the Commission of Revenue Allocation will recommend to the Senate a new formula for division of revenue among counties. Should ICT connectivity be one of the bases of this new formula? On Tue, 6 Feb 2018 at 20:40, Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com<mailto:adam.lane@huawei.com>> wrote: Dear all I may also express hesitation over the ICT Practitioners Bill; in my understanding if the desire was to ensure quality in ICT workforce, there are already existing qualifications that can serve this purpose as well as simple competition in both employment positions and service provision (as contractors/providers of ICT services to customers) which can be expressed not only through existing qualifications but also through experience, references etc as per other marketplaces. Other Policies that need to be looked at include revising the previous tax exemption for smartphones. It was lauded by many across the world and had a massive impact. Now smartphone penetration is stagnating and costs are not declining any more amongst handsets, similar policies should be considered again. On the questions below: a) No, few Counties are allocating the amount recommended by CRA; meanwhile the coordination between ICT Depts and other depts is usually awful not only leading to duplication of resources but more often waste of resources. Proper budgeting and planning should enable for collaboration between departments and ICT should have a role to play in delivering services in practically every other single budget. If this was done well then other depts would pay the bills and be a “customer” of the ICT department, which would use ICT dept expertise whilst ensuring ownership and implementation by the other (paying) department. The Senate should also look for poor budgeting, planning and coordination between Counties and Central Government. b) My understanding is the USF is now being fairly well implemented for rural network expansion, though its resources are not enough, but it should also seek to ensure that its funds meet its own standard (particularly related to ensuring the schools it is connecting get minimum broadband speeds stated in the National Broadband Strategy). However the USF should also broaden its scope and the Senate may enquire into this, i.e. what are the real barriers to broadband adoption (including skills, devices, content, as well as affordability, awareness, attitude etc; not just network) and how can these be solved, and how can various sources of funding address these. Secondly I would encourage the Senate to enquire into the situation of connectivity for public institutions and see why the schools that now all have electricity cannot also have fiber run over those same cables, for example. Certainly connectivity at schools will not just allow for internet access, but can enable update of the DLP curriculum, interactive content, remote support etc. Also the Senate may enquire as to how the hospitals connected by NOFBI are using the fiber they have. Regards Adam Senior Director, Public Affairs Huawei Southern Africa Mobile: +254-7909-85886 From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+adam.lane<mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Badam.lane>=huawei.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:huawei.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke>] On Behalf Of kanini mutemi via kictanet Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 2:31 PM To: Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com<mailto:adam.lane@huawei.com>> Cc: kanini mutemi <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com<mailto:kaninimutemi@gmail.com>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 2 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 Priorities) Good afternoon Listers. Thank you for the contributions coming in so far. Now looking at oversight, it is possible to see the Senate’s role as two-fold; overseeing that national resources allocated to counties are properly and lawfully utilised and protecting counties from harmful conduct by national organs. We see the first limb in the work of the County Public Accounts Committee, county visits by various committees and consideration of the reports of offices such as that of the Auditor General. Through Statements, the Senate is able to seek answers from the executive thereby holding them accountable. They may also move Motions for certain executive action to be taken. With this in mind I invite comments on– (a) Are counties allocating enough resources to ICT in their budgets? What could be improved? What ‘leaks’ should the Senate watch out for? (b) Are there particular questions you would like to propose to be adopted as statements or motions in the Senate seeking clarification on various executive decisions? What conduct by national bodies is likely to have an negative impact in the counties On 6 Feb 2018, at 13:32, Sidney Ochieng <sidney.ochieng(a)gmail.com<mailto:sidney.ochieng@gmail.com>> wrote: We need a comprehensive data protection law. On 6 February 2018 at 07:16, kanini mutemi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Good morning Listers! If you are just joining us, this is a series where we tell the Senate ICT Committee what we think should be in their agenda 2017-2022. Today our goal is to give very specific proposals on legislative and oversight interventions informed by the issues we highlighted yesterday. Those of us who gave proposals in their submissions yesterday, please do not tire, you may bring them up again today. By the way, the Day 1 discussion is not closed, please keep adding your contributions. We will dedicate the earlier part of the day to the legislative role of the Senate. I will come back later on and pose more questions on oversight, budget and sharing of revenue. I ask– (a) What ICT laws ought to be passed between now and 2022? Here you may comment on the Bills currently in circulation or make legislative proposals that the Committee can pick up and commission into the drafting of a Bill. Comments on Bills that would stifle ICT are also welcome. (b) What laws need to be amended? Keep in mind that the legislative role of the Senate as stated in Article 96 is limited to Bills concerning counties. Therefore, in your proposals, make a case on how that issue is one that concerns counties. (PS; the definition of that proviso is very controversial). Let us participate! _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@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/sidney.ochieng%40gmai… 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. -- Regards, Sidney Twitter: @princelySid<https://twitter.com/princelySid> | Web: sidneyochieng.co.ke<http://sidneyochieng.co.ke/> Skype: sidney.ochieng | Github: princelySid<https://github.com/princelySid> -- Mercy Mutemi, Advocate. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kaninimutemi%40gmail.… 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.

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 129, Issue 97
by Gideon 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Hi Listers, I will second Grace on the need for a well prepared data protection law, as we can see the EU are on with the GDPR that will be implemented starting May 2018. This needs to be a priority matter as we become more data aware, there is lots of data being processed daily within the Kenyan ecosystem and it is important to have an equally good data protection law that can complement this to ensure that both users and the organizations respect the privacy of users. Regards Rop On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 7:31 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: Day 2 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 Priorities) > (Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)) > 2. Re: Day 2 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 Priorities) > (kanini mutemi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 17:15:51 +0300 > From: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 2 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 > Priorities) > Message-ID: > <CAMwG4pzVyORkc3oL9On4CfFyu-N=sKhsjiwxMPu64FijuTOjaA@mail. > gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi Kanini, > I would start by asking for a good Data Protection Law. As we digitilise > more, collect more data at both national and subnational level, we should > assure that it is processed in a manner that protects the privacy of > individuals. This can only be done if we have general standards across the > whole country. > The other thing I would ask, is that counties are given a clear role in the > ICT policy. If the policy gets before the Senate, they should add the > recommendations given here on counties' role in infrastructure, info > collection, dissemination, human capacity development etc > One specific oversight already canvassed by Ali is e-citizen. The people of > the counties are suffering from poor services on this one. > > Regards, > > On 5 Feb 2018 23:29, "kanini mutemi via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Good morning Listers! > > > > If you are just joining us, this is a series where we tell the Senate ICT > > Committee what we think should be in their agenda 2017-2022. Today our > goal > > is to give very specific proposals on legislative and oversight > > interventions informed by the issues we highlighted yesterday. Those of > us > > who gave proposals in their submissions yesterday, please do not tire, > you > > may bring them up again today. By the way, the Day 1 discussion is not > > closed, please keep adding your contributions. > > > > We will dedicate the earlier part of the day to the legislative role of > > the Senate. I will come back later on and pose more questions on > oversight, > > budget and sharing of revenue. > > > > I ask? > > > > (a) What ICT laws ought to be passed between now and 2022? > > *Here you may comment on the Bills currently in circulation or make > > legislative proposals that the Committee can pick up and commission into > > the drafting of a Bill. Comments on Bills that would stifle ICT are also > > welcome. * > > > > (b) What laws need to be amended? > > > > > > Keep in mind that the legislative role of the Senate as stated in Article > > 96 is limited to Bills concerning counties. Therefore, in your proposals, > > make a case on how that issue is one that concerns counties. (PS; the > > definition of that proviso is very controversial). > > > > Let us participate! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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/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. 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State of Privacy in Kenya
by Mwendwa Kivuva 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

A comprehensive report by Privacy International on the state of privacy in Kenya. The main highlights are alleged extra judicial Surveillance by the State on the citizenry https://privacyinternational.org/node/1005

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Day 2 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 Priorities)
by kanini mutemi 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

Good morning Listers! If you are just joining us, this is a series where we tell the Senate ICT Committee what we think should be in their agenda 2017-2022. Today our goal is to give very specific proposals on legislative and oversight interventions informed by the issues we highlighted yesterday. Those of us who gave proposals in their submissions yesterday, please do not tire, you may bring them up again today. By the way, the Day 1 discussion is not closed, please keep adding your contributions. We will dedicate the earlier part of the day to the legislative role of the Senate. I will come back later on and pose more questions on oversight, budget and sharing of revenue. I ask– (a) What ICT laws ought to be passed between now and 2022? Here you may comment on the Bills currently in circulation or make legislative proposals that the Committee can pick up and commission into the drafting of a Bill. Comments on Bills that would stifle ICT are also welcome. (b) What laws need to be amended? Keep in mind that the legislative role of the Senate as stated in Article 96 is limited to Bills concerning counties. Therefore, in your proposals, make a case on how that issue is one that concerns counties. (PS; the definition of that proviso is very controversial). Let us participate!

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Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off
by Dorcas Muthoni 05 Feb '18

05 Feb '18

@Ali and @Kiama, the word is politricks. Reporting politics obsessively for personal and paid interest. This is where I fault the media. They know themselves. This trend does not benefit the professional media or the followers but rather brings selfish political games to your channel. On Feb 1, 2018 9:50 AM, "Mutemi wa Kiama" <eddiekiama(a)gmail.com> wrote: Dorcas? Don't report politics? Don't report corruption, mismanagement, theft of public resources, abuse of office? Don't report LIFE in Kenya is what you are saying. You want to stay in your ignorance perch and enjoy your comfort zones. Thing is, you won't know what hits you when it crumbles. #LestWeForget: When local TV stations were arbitrary switched off during digital migration, notwithstanding that the global deadline was over a year away providing room for negotiation & structured migration, the CS in charge of information/ICT was... drum roll... incidentally, one Fred Matiang'i!!! YaHoo! Let's keep feeding the pet python by doing nothing, after all, we are not media. No way internet can be shut down surely! Ni mimi, Edwin Kiama Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Social Innovator, Social Justice Entrepreneur, Catalyst, Human Rights Defender, Social Accountability Champion, Rhize Coach #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) Ordinary, Fearless Kenyans. Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movement www.sautiyawanjiku.com https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt https://plus.google.com/u/1/+WanjikuMapinduzi/posts http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead On 1 Feb 2018 09:02, "Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: @Peter This is very true and I know to survive in the media business today is not business as usual. Instead of focusing on politricks, claiming it sells why not wake to the call of disruption. We have all lost government business across many sectors, many bills remain unpaid in public procurement, now it's time to create new value propositions to the undeserved or new relevant content. If you check the Google search statistics on top Kenyan user searches, that would provide a pointer on some content areas worth airtime with relevant local context. By the way, why is KTN HOME still broadcasting? Because they focus is on family entertainment? I am sure several others are on air. Wake up call to your mainstream media houses producers? Over emphasis on politricks especially during the news hours will eventually cost the media. On Jan 31, 2018 4:38 PM, "Peter Wakaba via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Let me give a bit of background on why media owners may be taking the > quiet road on this one. After President Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in in > 2013, and thereafter he named his cabinet, the Ministry of information > moved forward with an idea that had been floating around for a while. To > streamline government spending on advertising and several associated areas > under one body. Meant to create synergy through bulk and then save > government money, the move saw government then channel all advertising > cash through the Government Advertising Agency. > > Between January and April of 2016, this body billed just over a cool > ksh.4B. > > Then they moved a step further and created the 'My Gov' pullout which > initially ran in the two national dailies, plus the people and the star. > Henceforth all government advertising apart from very critical adverts were > channel into this project with the news being delivered by the Kenya News > Agency. The ministry then pays one of the newspapers to print and > distribute as a pullout. > > Needless to say, over this period, advertising revenue has shrunk > dramatically to the point of crippling operations in some newsrooms. To > turn the screws even further, the Ministry has then stopped printing and > publishing this pullout regularly but is now doing so in 'random' fashion > on a weekly basis in any of the said newspapers. The last I saw it was in > the Star Newspaper. > > While no doubt the above move has helped with government austerity, the > media is having to tighten its belt tighter every day. (Not that anyone > owes us anything) > From a team of ten just five years ago, I often have to work with just one > person and maybe an intern to deliver hours of news. (and companies, like > our are all looking to shrink their traditional businesses). > > When you mix the above issues with the general corporate governance issues > that majority of the Kenyan economy faces, there is cause for worry. And > while companies are indeed innovating in order to stay relevant, I daresay > the level of attrition is way faster. > > Then through in lack of depth, lack of experience (because inexperience is > easier to hire and pay) and the rise of fake news and you have a melting > pot that should have everyone worried. > > And while I agree with Ali Hussein that our diligence will eventually pay > off, I fear for the hordes of millennials who may not be as patient. > > In closing, very few companies are willing to take on Government, or even > larger corporates like Safaricom anymore > > > > On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 4:35 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> @ Victor >> >> It is not clear if any of the media houses has taken legal action. >> However, the media attended a press briefing this afternoon where they were >> informed that the stations would "remain off air until the government has >> completed investigations into the "swearing-in" of Opposition leader Raila >> Odinga." >> >> Read on: TV stations will remain shut until investigations end, says >> Matiang'i >> https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/01/31/tv-stations-will- >> remain-shut-until-investigations-end-says-matiangi_c1706915 >> >> >> Video footage:VIDEO: 3 media houses to remain off-air until government >> concludes investigations - Interior CS Fred Matiang'i >> https://twitter.com/ntvkenya/status/958674927405580289 >> >> Best regards >> >> >> Githaiga, Grace >> >> >> >> On Wednesday, 31-01-2018 at 15:40 Victor Kapiyo via kictanet wrote: >> >> Has any media station gone to court on this? >> >> Or are they perhaps pursuing ADR methods to resolve the issue? >> >> >> >> >> *Victor Kapiyo* >> >> Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* >> >> Advocate of the High Court of Kenya,Commissioner for Oaths & Notary Public >> >> *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi |**Web: www.lawmark.co.ke* >> ==================================================== >> >> *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig >> Ziglar* >> >> >> On 31 January 2018 at 14:53, Harry Delano via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Actually, Ali am equally outraged that am not seeing sufficient, copiou, >> outpouring amounts of outrage from the mainstream media, or we being >> hoodwinked..? >> >> >> We seem to be the ones who look more outraged at this, strangely..! >> >> >> Harry >> >> >> On 31 Jan 2018 14:46, "Admin CampusCiti via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Kevin >> >> >> Kuwa mpole Ndugu. [image: :-)] >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> *Hussein & Associates* >> >> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >> >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn:http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> >> Blog:www.alyhussein.com >> >> >> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking >> what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> On 31 Jan 2018, at 1:50 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Peter. I hope you wrote us this email while in a highly charged meeting >> with your colleagues and those from the other houses as regards to how you >> are going to march to both the CA and the MoICT to demand the restoration >> of your transmissions and an explanation. >> >> >> You just tell me where and when we are to start. >> >> >> If not, I have no sympathy for you guys. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 31 January 2018 at 11:53, Peter Wakaba via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Good morning, >> >> >> My conundrum for the day. >> >> >> I work for KTN NEWS >> I had scheduled two interviews today afternoon. >> >> One on modern commercial large scale farming and another on T-vet >> (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) and youth. >> >> >> Being off air on most platforms and under government shutdown, one of my >> interviewees, parastatal Chief, no less, has developed cold feet and >> cancelled or postponed. He is not sure how to behave and whether his >> turning up would be misconstrued. (Two weeks of work out of the window). >> >> >> >> My second interviewee, a focused and passionate lady PS. we have been >> planning and cancelling for 3 months now. When I last got her into studio, >> what was supposed to be a one hour insightful discussion was interrupted by >> a presidential rally by the current President. She got just 3 minutes on TV >> for her trouble and left veeeery angry. >> >> >> After much haggling, we finally rescheduled. AND THEN YESTERDAY HAPPENED. >> Despite the switch off her handlers insist we keep our end of the bargain. >> >> If I host her, will I still be 'kow towing' to the same government that >> is trying to literally throttle my bread and butter ( if I may borrow from >> two expressions). >> >> >> For both them and I, there is a lacuna on how to behave in these >> instances. >> >> >> And yet, my audience still needs to be educated and entertained. Oh what >> interesting times we live in. >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 11:25 AM, Eric David via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> We are living a lie. The Channels are off. Who's answerable? >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* kictanet <kictanet-bounces+mwau=outlook.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> on behalf of Kevin Kamonye via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:45 AM >> *To:* Eric Mwau >> *Cc:* Kevin Kamonye >> >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >> >> A good and insightful read Wangari. >> >> >> The rising power of Facebook, Google and Twitter and their opportunistic >> business models. >> >> >> I can directly correlate the challenges that the world media is facing to >> these corporations. They have basically invalidated the current media >> company model in such a way that they sell content that they do not produce >> themselves and to sweeten the deal further - they do not have to pay for >> any operator licenses.They need to be classified as media companies - at >> the very least. >> >> >> That is why you see our media here being so desperate to the point that >> they almost have no choice but to cooperate with the government because it >> is the biggest source of their revenue. >> >> >> Next in line to be cannibalized is the Telecom industry bu this is a >> discussion for another day. >> >> >> On another note, it is shameful for Kenya to be mentioned with the below >> countries, and in such a context. Does anyone have specific information on >> what the Soros foundation is doing in Kenya. >> >> >> >> That leaves the local battlegrounds in Africa, the Middle East and >> Central Asia. My foundations are actively engaged in all of them. We are >> particularly focused on Africa, where would-be dictators in Kenya, Zimbabwe >> and the Democratic Republic of Congo have perpetrated electoral fraud on an >> unprecedented scale and citizens are literally risking their lives to >> resist the slide into dictatorship. >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 23:30, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet< >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> While haggling here on democracy using the lens of TV media, yes, the >> cyber is also on the spotlight. >> >> >> >> https://www.georgesoros.com/2018/01/25/remarks-delivered-at- >> the-world-economic-forum/ >> >> >> *The IT monopolies* >> >> I want to spend the bulk of my remaining time on another global problem: >> the rise and monopolistic behavior of the giant IT platform companies. >> These companies have often played an innovative and liberating role. But as >> Facebook and Google have grown into ever more powerful monopolies, they >> have become obstacles to innovation, and they have caused a variety of >> problems of which we are only now beginning to become aware. >> >> Companies earn their profits by exploiting their environment. Mining and >> oil companies exploit the physical environment; social media companies >> exploit the social environment. This is particularly nefarious because >> social media companies influence how people think and behave without them >> even being aware of it. This has far-reaching adverse consequences on the >> functioning of democracy, particularly on the integrity of elections. >> >> >> Might it be possible to replace with TV companies, aka broadcasters >> >> "This is particularly nefarious because (social media companies)TV >> companies, aka broadcastersinfluence how people think and behave without >> them even being aware of it. This has far-reaching adverse consequences on >> the functioning of democracy, particularly on the integrity of elections. >> >> >> >> >> 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 Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 20:25, Harry Delano via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Hey Dorcas, >> >> >> There could be specific qualms against the media fraternity, but how >> about effective checks and balances which I suppose a majority of us would >> agree are in place to quite a degree including costs for breach.. >> >> >> Am afraid yours is sanctioning a ' throw-out-the-baby-with-the- >> bath-water' approach. When done with media, next will be this very cyber >> space me and you are thriving on that will be switched off. Then what..?? >> >> >> Harry >> >> >> On 30 Jan 2018 19:13, "Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Media freedom must come with responsibility which currently is not the >> case. >> >> >> Call me when you organize a forum to hold the media to account. >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 6:55 PM, "Liz Orembo via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> @Dorcas, >> >> >> We missed a step forward towards media freedom and freedom to access >> information. >> >> >> Politics aside, I also felt for those who had to keep calling people who >> had internet or could afford bundles to stream the event. There are other >> ways of making the media accountable other than denying citizen access to >> information. >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 18:43, "Denis Mutinda via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> So I’m assuming they will turn off those signals forever? >> >> Media will be on Govts case for the next few weeks. Extinguish one fire, >> start another one. >> >> >> Denis Mutinda >> >> President, ISACA Kenya >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> On 30 Jan 2018, at 18:31, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Other than the perceived illegality, what did we actually miss. >> >> >> I stopped watching these stations two years ago. Most journalists agenda >> set based on personal or paid interests and there is tonnes of evidence to >> this. >> >> >> I am surprised at how so many pretend not to know this 😔 >> >> >> By the way, my business and customers are gravely tired of this political >> crap. I assure many people are. >> >> >> And subscribers are paying to serve the kind of delusional content >> screened (I feel especially for kids). >> >> >> Kenyans, if you want a better country, fix yourself first. Complaining >> about the less 500 senior government officials many of whom you would be >> pleased to replace and benefit like they do is the highest level of >> hypocrisy. >> >> >> Controversial as this may sound, it's the high time each of us took >> ownership by fixing yourself first. >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 6:02 PM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Kevin and all >> >> >> I won't dwell on the tribal or ethnic part of this issue. Let's rather >> address the illegality and unprecedented nature of what is going on right >> now. >> >> >> ALL MAJOR TV STATIONS HAVE GONE DARK. >> >> >> Why? Is it because of a technical issue? Or was it a deliberate attempt >> to muzzle free speech and expression. >> >> >> I understand some goons even went to a particular ISP and tried to block >> certain IP addresses. >> >> >> This level of intimidation and muzzling of the press is unprecedented. >> Any Kenyan of sound mind and body will be against it. Irrespective of the >> political divide. >> >> >> Not even in the darkest days of the KANU Dictatorship has the press been >> treated in such a cavalier manner while the supposedly 'friendly' press >> continue with their business as usual. As I write this Citizen, NTV and KTN >> News are still dark. The rest are operating. WHY? >> >> >> One day someone will be held responsible for this. Impunity cannot last >> forever. >> >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> *Principal* >> >> *Hussein & Associates* >> >> Tel: +254 713 601113 <0713%20601113> >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn:http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alih kassim >> >> >> 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 Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 5:38 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet< >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting >> DG. >> >> >> Mwendwa, to me this reads like ethnic profiling. Not acceptable. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 16:47, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting DG. >> >> >> We thought Kenya is ahead of other countries to experience a shutdown. >> Think again. We are still in January, and 2022 is 5 years away. >> >> >> The media too thought they were above board and could not be harassed >> like normal Kenyans. Now the tide has turned. They were complacent in many >> ways before, during, and after the elections. >> >> >> "... and when they finally came for the media, there was nobody to speak >> up for them" >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 2:46 PM, "Tracy Kadesa Adolwa via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> I have been unable to livestream since Baba arrived, is it me only? >> >> >> -Regards >> >> >> Tracy Kadesa, >> >> LL.B ,University of Nairobi. >> >> Dip KSL >> >> legalwalk.wordpress.com >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Peter Wakaba via kictanet< >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> The government simply did not want Kenyans to witness the huge crowds >> that have turned up. AND they are huge. >> >> >> The BBC and Aljazeerah are offering periodical updates live as well. >> >> KTN NEWS livestream is also still on, though intermittent. >> >> And at this point, it is out of Both Raila and Kalonzo's hands. >> >> >> Politics aside, the CA physically disconnected terrestrial links at >> Limuru before then systematically switching off most other channels of >> broadcast, fibre connections and satellite are intermittent. >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:07 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> This is so sad to see happen in my country Kenya. And at so many levels. >> >> >> I will set aside the constitution and the illegality of the situation >> because am not a constitutional expert of any kind. What I can comment on >> is that this is such a strategic failure by the perpetrators. It is >> actually so shocking that they cannot actually see that this only serves to >> add more fuel to the fire. >> >> >> Is this the caliber of people that we have at the top of our Industry? >> Are they not able to advise the government of how futile it is to attempt >> to shutdown communication in today's world??? >> >> >> As for the Kenyan Media - you deserve this. You are a greedy and self >> serving lot. Just the other day we heard recordings of a certain journalist >> being threatened. Where was the collective response? Shame on you too. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 13:34, Wathagi Ndungu via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> A creeping back of autocracy. This is outside the perimeter of the >> constitution. >> >> >> Best Regards, >> >> >> Joy Wathagi Ndungu >> >> Co-Founder, Digital Grassrootswww.digitalgrassroo ts.org >> >> Phone number :*+254706690282* >> >> Alternate Email 1: *joy.w@digitalgrassroots.org*AlternateEmail2:*jndungu@stu >> dentsforliberty.org* >> >> 8638-00300 Nairobi, Kenya >> >> >> >> www.digitalgrassroots.org >> >> https://www.facebook.com/digit algrassroots/ >> >> https://twitter.com/digigrassr oots >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 1:20 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Jubilee can go ahead and switch off the Sun, FaceBook & Twitter. >> >> >> At the height of the protests in Egypt, the dictator president, Hosni >> Mubarak, decided to shut down the Internet as well. That did not stop >> Egyptians from remaining Egyptians. >> >> Who triumphed? >> >> Just because an ostrich decides to bury its head in the sand so as not to >> see what is happening around doesn't make it safe for the ostrich. >> >> >> No need to >> >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 11:48, Deborah via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> My apologies. I now understand the situation. I'm working away from the >> TV most of the time. This last time I went by I was corrected that the >> decoder has a subscription, and even then NTV, KTN and Citizen were off. It >> seems they defied the ban on broadcasting live political events. My >> question would now be on the justification of the ban. >> >> ------------------------------ >> From:Keith Andere via kictanet >> Sent:‎30/‎01/‎2018 11:09 >> To:deborah.wanjugu@gmail.com >> Cc:Keith Andere >> Subject:Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >> >> KTN News too. Channels are off on all free to air platforms. >> >> >> KTN News and NTV are available on DSTV. >> >> Regards, >> >> Keith. >> >> >> On 30 Jan 2018 10:53, "Sidney Ochieng via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Citizen and NTV. >> >> On Tue, 30 Jan 2018 at 10:33, Deborah <deborah.wanjugu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hey Sidney, >> >> Which signals have been turned off? I went to check and found them all on >> and transmitting normally with the exception of Citizen. It usually has >> issues on the Startimes decoder. >> >> Deborah >> >> ------------------------------ >> From:Sidney Ochieng via kictanet >> Sent:‎30/‎01/‎2018 10:26 >> To:deborah.wanjugu@gmail.com >> Cc:Sidney Ochieng >> Subject:[kictanet] TV signals turned off >> >> Listers, >> >> How long before they come for the internet? I’m so disappointed in the CA >> >> -- >> >> Regards, >> >> Sidney >> >> >> Twitter:@princelySid|*Web:*s idneyochieng.co.ke >> *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid >> >> -- >> >> Regards, >> >> Sidney >> >> >> Twitter:@princelySid|*Web:*s idneyochieng.co.ke >> *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid >> >> >> ______________________________ _________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTA Net/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/kephan d%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. 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Not in my ability >> to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/peterwakaba%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. >> >> > > > -- > *Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, It knows it must run faster > than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up, > it knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It > doesn't matter whether you are a gazelle or a lion. When the sun comes up, > you better start running. - In "The World is Flat" by Thomas L. 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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/eddiekiama%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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Day 1 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 Priorities)
by kanini mutemi 05 Feb '18

05 Feb '18

Good morning Listers, Welcome to Day 1 of 'Talk to the Senate'. This must have been what the framers of the Constitution had in mind when they entrenched public participation as a key constitutional principle- an opportunity for us to make a case on what we think ought to be the Senate's priority 2017-2022. I therefore encourage that we all participate in this session and look forward to an animated discussion. As Grace had briefed us on Friday, we will have a three day discussion focusing on the counties and opportunities for intervention by the Senate. This being the first day, our goal is to bring out issues of concern in the counties as far as ICT is concerned. Once we have these, we will proceed to make proposals on how the Senate may be of help in resolving these issues on Day 2. On Day 3, we will discuss how to foster engagements between the ICT community and the legislature. This is our guiding question for today– *What do you consider to be the ICT * * (a) challenges; * * (b) risks; and * * (c) opportunities in the counties?* As well, if there are ICT success stories coming out of the counties, feel free to highlight them. We are honoured to have Senator Abshiro Halake (Vice Chairperson, Senate ICT Committee) on the list. Senator, karibu sana. This discussion is now open! -- *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*.

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Re: [kictanet] Day 1 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 Priorities)
by Ali Hussein 05 Feb '18

05 Feb '18

Hi Kanini For me I'd like the Senate to prioritize and champion two key issues:- 1. An amendment to the law to devolve the USF since clearly this centralisation has failed. The Counties should prioritise where there are gaps in connectivity with the assistance of the CA. Based on the findings then projects are rolled out and linked to NOFBI (National Optic Fibre Backbone Infrastructure.). It's a real shame that we are disenfranchising a large swathe of the country for lack of ICT Infrastructure. 2. eCitizen. This is a great initiative which is going to the dogs. I propose that the Senate intervene on behalf of the people of the counties (Read the majority of Kenyans). The Platform was good..Initially..Now you have to wait till off hours to access the platform. If this is the case in Nairobi what happens at the county level? I propose the following:- a) The Senate champions the full revamp of the eCitizen Platform and ensure full accessibility with limited connectivity. User Experience in G2C and C2G engagement with ease is critical for citizens to govt services and for govt to earn revenues. b) A full review of the Technical Platform that makes eCitizen a world class G2C/C2G Platform. c) API thinking/strategy with security a priority to be implemented so that we have a Platform/Payment agnostic solution. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & 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 Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 4:36 PM, kanini mutemi via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > I see. Thank you for that. > > On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Julius Njiraini via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Dear kanini mutemi >> am proposing since cyber crime is complex problem, the county government >> should have county incidence reporting centre which should report direct to >> national computer incidence team. These will greatly helps national >> government to come with attacks statistics. >> Julius Njiraini >> Computer forensics investigator >> >> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 2:55 PM, kanini mutemi via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Thank you Julius. Just a follow up for clarification -do you suggest >>> that cybersecurity should be handled at a county level as opposed to at a >>> national level? >>> >>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 12:40 PM, Julius Njiraini via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Dear Listers, >>>> >>>> The Senate committee should identify and come with county committee to >>>> identify and protect Assets in the Cyberspace, Threats against the security >>>> of the Cyberspace, Roles of stakeholders in Cybersecurity, Guidelines for >>>> stakeholders, Cybersecurity controls and Framework of information sharing >>>> and coordination within the counties. >>>> >>>> Julius NjirainiBsc >>>> >>>> compute security and forensics >>>> >>>> Cyber security and forensics investigator >>>> >>>> 0724293490 >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:11 AM, kanini mutemi via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> That's right @Harry! We did see quite a bit of that in the last House >>>>> and devolution definitely suffered. Thank you for raising the cohesion >>>>> issue. >>>>> >>>>> @Deborah, not to worry. Thank you for reposting. Again, the issue of >>>>> duplicity and I might even add counterproductivity comes up. A broad >>>>> reading of Article 96 pits the Senate as the godfather of devolution so I >>>>> believe this is something the Senate ought to be able to address; how do we >>>>> streamline efforts by all these stakeholders to achieve the desired >>>>> results? >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:03 AM, Harry Delano <harry26001(a)gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hey Mercy, >>>>>> >>>>>> A very interesting observation and feedback there. It's one question >>>>>> we will pose back at Senator Halake. We have seen the national and county >>>>>> entities more often than not seem to pull in different directions. We >>>>>> really want to see a pragmatic approach to matters development, where as >>>>>> opposed to every entity charting their own vision rollouts, how does Senate >>>>>> plan to help achieve synergy across board and avoid competing duplicitous >>>>>> efforts and waste of resources..? My suggestion; Bring all stakeholders on >>>>>> board - National govt/county agencies as well as the private sector to >>>>>> synergise effort and develop great partnerships for tremendous development. >>>>>> Let's arise and consign the elephant in the room - politics to the back >>>>>> burner to foster progress and development at a faster pace.. >>>>>> >>>>>> Harry >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 5 Feb 2018 10:15, "kanini mutemi via kictanet" < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you Harry and Kevin for starting us off. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> So far I gather: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> - Huduma Centres in the counties >>>>>>> - IT centres of excellence in the counties >>>>>>> - Telecommunication infrastructure i.e. making provision for >>>>>>> fibre optic cables in county road infrastructure. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It may also be useful to note this early on, that the devolution >>>>>>> demographic is one that involves many players e.g. the county governments, >>>>>>> county assemblies, the Senate and the national government. Further that >>>>>>> each has its own role in achieving the aspirations of devolution. While >>>>>>> today the discussion is open to discussing all the ICT challenges in >>>>>>> general, we can start thinking of the role the Senate plays and how it can >>>>>>> use its role to influence the desired changes. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 8:38 AM, Kevin Kamonye < >>>>>>> kevin.kamonye(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I would like to propose that all Counties include >>>>>>>> telecommunications infrastructure in their road plans. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> For instance, they should at least lay ample trunking for future >>>>>>>> leasing to any Telco that would wish to run fibre optic cables. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This will help avoid the current situation whereby our well done >>>>>>>> roads and pavements are defaced repeatedly as these companies do their >>>>>>>> trenching and tunneling. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Even further, the counties can run their own metro fibre networks >>>>>>>> and lease the unused cores to the ISPs. Further cooperation between the >>>>>>>> counties could also help in inter-linking these metro networks such that we >>>>>>>> will have all regions covered with protected rings. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent on mobile. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 5 Feb 2018 08:16, "kanini mutemi via kictanet" < >>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Good morning Listers, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Welcome to Day 1 of 'Talk to the Senate'. This must have been what >>>>>>>>> the framers of the Constitution had in mind when they entrenched public >>>>>>>>> participation as a key constitutional principle- an opportunity for us to >>>>>>>>> make a case on what we think ought to be the Senate's priority 2017-2022. I >>>>>>>>> therefore encourage that we all participate in this session and look >>>>>>>>> forward to an animated discussion. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> As Grace had briefed us on Friday, we will have a three day >>>>>>>>> discussion focusing on the counties and opportunities for intervention by >>>>>>>>> the Senate. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> This being the first day, our goal is to bring out issues of >>>>>>>>> concern in the counties as far as ICT is concerned. Once we have these, we >>>>>>>>> will proceed to make proposals on how the Senate may be of help in >>>>>>>>> resolving these issues on Day 2. On Day 3, we will discuss how to foster >>>>>>>>> engagements between the ICT community and the legislature. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> This is our guiding question for today– >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> *What do you consider to be the ICT * >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> * (a) challenges; * >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> * (b) risks; and * >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> * (c) opportunities in the counties?* >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> As well, if there are ICT success stories coming out of the >>>>>>>>> counties, feel free to highlight them. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> We are honoured to have Senator Abshiro Halake (Vice Chairperson, >>>>>>>>> Senate ICT Committee) on the list. Senator, karibu sana. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> This discussion is now open! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> *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/kevin. >>>>>>>>> kamonye%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*. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> 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/harry26001%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*. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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/njiraini2001%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*. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/njiraini2001%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*. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Digital Rights and Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Workshop for East African Lawyers
by Wamathai (HapaKenya) 05 Feb '18

05 Feb '18

The workshop will result in a pool of Advocates who may offer legal support to bloggers, journalists, independent media and Kenyans online on Freedom of Expression related matters including arrests and representation in court. https://www.ifree.co.ke/2018/02/digital-rights-online-freedom-expression-li…

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 129, Issue 74
by JImmy Gitonga 05 Feb '18

05 Feb '18

@Kanini Thank you for the work you are putting in. My contribution is towards County data collection and using it for county budgeting and monitoring. We know that county governments are expected to provide access to and/or disseminate timely and relevant county based information in a simplified form that is accessible by the citizens as envisaged in the County Governments Act, 2012 and Access to Information Act, 2016. But we have not created a system(s) that collate county data onto a platform or portal that then the public and CSOs can interrogate and get a pulse of what is going on in a county. The Kenya Bureau of Statistics already has all the base social-economic data a county would need to develop the county budget and policy development strategies. The data has been visualised as the Kenya Socio-economic Atlas ( http://kenya-atlas.org/) that former CS of Devolution Ms. Waiguru launched. My belief is that if the counties could set up a department that collects county data and turns it into information of a portal, then we would be using ICT in a way that makes sense for counties. -----Original Message----- > From: "kanini mutemi via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Sent: ?05/?02/?2018 08:24 > To: "deborah.wanjugu(a)gmail.com" <deborah.wanjugu(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "kanini mutemi" <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [kictanet] Day 1 of Talk to the Senate (2017-2022 Priorities) > > Good morning Listers, > > > Welcome to Day 1 of 'Talk to the Senate'. This must have been what the > framers of the Constitution had in mind when they entrenched public > participation as a key constitutional principle- an opportunity for us to > make a case on what we think ought to be the Senate's priority 2017-2022. I > therefore encourage that we all participate in this session and look > forward to an animated discussion. > > As Grace had briefed us on Friday, we will have a three day discussion > focusing on the counties and opportunities for intervention by the Senate. > > > This being the first day, our goal is to bring out issues of concern in > the counties as far as ICT is concerned. Once we have these, we will > proceed to make proposals on how the Senate may be of help in resolving > these issues on Day 2. On Day 3, we will discuss how to foster engagements > between the ICT community and the legislature. > > > This is our guiding question for today? > > > What do you consider to be the ICT > (a) challenges; > (b) risks; and > (c) opportunities in the counties? > > As well, if there are ICT success stories coming out of the counties, feel > free to highlight them. > > > We are honoured to have Senator Abshiro Halake (Vice Chairperson, Senate > ICT Committee) on the list. Senator, karibu sana. > > > This discussion is now open! > >

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Re: [kictanet] 1 billion to the DCI to fight cyber-crime
by Kevin Kamonye 05 Feb '18

05 Feb '18

English is not my first language as well Emmanuel, don't be too harsh on yourself. Now there is a difference between defending and taking a pragmatic approach to a situation that I have little power to change. Regards, Kevin On 5 February 2018 at 08:00, Emmanuel Khisa <oloo.khisa(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > What is important is that we need to recognise and applaud the importance > of this move by the President. It makes little sense to want to get more > and more people online without having a strong framework through which you > can protect them, or at least provide a means of helping them to > investigate and prosecute these people that are usually very keen to have a > fresh supply of cyber victims. I will be following this one keenly > > * Blame my inability to understand the english language but this seems to > me like defending the directive * > > On Feb 5, 2018 07:47, "Kevin Kamonye" <kevin.kamonye(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Good Morning Emmanuel. >> >> Your view therefore is that allocating $10m to DCI will improve the cyber >>> security profession? >> >> >> Where did I present such a view? But now that you bring it up - I will >> say it would certainly have the potential to do so if the funds were to be >> spent well. >> >> How much did send $300m on integrated CCTV cameras project improve on >>> security in Nairobi? Any arrests. >> >> >> What is the relation between CCTV cameras and advanced cyber crime? >> >> Anyway, since you have brought up the CCTV project, at least you will >> agree that they are seemingly delivering on their main objective - helping >> the security forces in preventing terror related attacks. And by this I am >> not just referring to AlShabab but also politically instigated terrorism >> such as the clip that was circulated about some armed people attacking the >> police on Jan 30th. >> >> Again why take out money from the USF for they new cash cow(cyber >>> security), when there is a ministry of ICT and the OP with their own >>> budgets? Let's follow the law to the letter. The President does not have a >>> blank cheque to decide where monies go unless we have now suspended the >>> constitution. >> >> >> Once more I can only speculate that the government is drawing from the >> USF due to a shortage of funds. This needs to be clarified and explained to >> the public. If you are of the opinion that the President is wrong, then go >> register your complaint in court. >> >> Short as written from a deeply compromised device :-) >> >> >> Your ignorance is bliss. Also, please just read through what someone else >> has taken their time to express before you get yourself triggered based on >> nothing. >> >> Regards, >> >> Kevin >> >> On 5 February 2018 at 07:01, Emmanuel Khisa <oloo.khisa(a)googlemail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> So Kamonye, >>> >>> >>> >>> Your view therefore is that allocating $10m to DCI will improve the >>> cyber security profession? >>> >>> How much did send $300m on integrated CCTV cameras project improve on >>> security in Nairobi? Any arrests. >>> >>> Again why take out money from the USF for they new cash cow(cyber >>> security), when there is a ministry of ICT and the OP with their own >>> budgets? Let's follow the law to the letter. The President does not have a >>> blank cheque to decide where monies go unless we have now suspended the >>> constitution. >>> >>> >>> Short as written from a deeply compromised device :-) >>> >>> On Feb 4, 2018 23:35, "Kevin Kamonye via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> There is an alarming shortage of Cyber Security professionals. Not just >>>> in Kenya but globally. One of the reasons for this is that the monetary >>>> gain in taking the path of an ethical hacker pales in comparison to that of >>>> blackhat related activities. >>>> >>>> To address this, governments and top corporate are revising the >>>> remuneration for such roles in a big way. >>>> >>>> Furthermore, we have the likes of Cisco who are developing new >>>> curriculum to address this shortage. In fact they have granted a $10M scholarship >>>> program <https://mkto.cisco.com/security-scholarship> to develop >>>> security professionals. I am one of the beneficiaries. >>>> >>>> For those asking about what complex crimes need to be fought - let me >>>> assure you that there is a very high chance that all of your connected >>>> devices is currently compromised. If not all of them. Don't wait for a >>>> skull and some text written in bold green to pop up on your screen to >>>> notify you that you have been hacked. That is not the level at which it is >>>> done nowadays. Your antivirus is also not going to help much - they work on >>>> a reactionary basis meaning that you get an update once a "new" >>>> vulnerability is discovered. >>>> >>>> I think that these funds are being drawn from the USF because the >>>> government is currently running low on funds, it would at least be a good >>>> thing for them to state this clearly if this is the case. >>>> >>>> What is important is that we need to recognise and applaud the >>>> importance of this move by the President. It makes little sense to >>>> want to get more and more people online without having a strong framework >>>> through which you can protect them, or at least provide a means of helping >>>> them to investigate and prosecute these people that are usually very keen >>>> to have a fresh supply of cyber victims. I will be following this one >>>> keenly. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Kevin >>>> >>>> On 4 February 2018 at 00:30, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I am of the opinion (sorry, there must be a better word, but the wine >>>>> in my head has locked it out from access!) that the problem starts and ends >>>>> with the USFAC - Universal Service Fund Advisory Council or whatever that >>>>> moribund thing is called. It's been in office since Matiang'i was CS ICT >>>>> till now. How many years are those? >>>>> This forum has always called for the use of the USF for certain >>>>> purposes. I remember Collins Areba once gave out very compelling reasons on >>>>> where the USF should come into play. It's several years since and the USFAC >>>>> have just been sitting on their laurels. >>>>> >>>>> It is time that AC is disbanded. I hope they don't draw any salaries >>>>> or allowances for being in that AC, because if they do, they need to refund >>>>> every single enny they've drawn for "doing nothing". >>>>> >>>>> And we must strongly come out and tell Uhuru Kenyatta that the USF is >>>>> not subject to his directives. I must say that him having appointed some >>>>> guy called Kinoti to be DCI, who owes allegiance to him, does not augur >>>>> well with his DIRECTIVE. That is corruption and I am not willing to listen >>>>> to "jameni, mnataka nifanye nini?" with my taxes! >>>>> >>>>> USF must be used for what it was conceived for, not for CID Forensics >>>>> Lab, which is built by Administration after Administration. >>>>> >>>>> One wishes for the days of Bitange Ndemo's tenure at the ICT Ministry, >>>>> because even a fly could raise an issue and Ndemo would engage. >>>>> >>>>> This error or Mucheru where opacity rules is chocking! >>>>> >>>>> The bottom line though is that presidential directives constitute an >>>>> abuse of the USF when there is an Advisory Council. >>>>> >>>>> That moribund Advisory Council need to GO, a new one constituted and >>>>> USF applied only on improving access to telecommunications for the >>>>> citizens, not funding the DCI, which should have a budget, just like the >>>>> military have a budget. The DCI have a budget for their operations and it's >>>>> not supposed to be drawn from the USF. That is THEFT. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 3 February 2018 at 16:41, Admin CampusCiti <info(a)campusciti.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Washington >>>>>> >>>>>> Nature abhors a vacuum. This list has time and again consistently >>>>>> reminded the CA and the USF to spend the money as it was meant to. Swathes >>>>>> of the country are still without connectivity and we still print out >>>>>> quarterly fiction about connectivity statistics. >>>>>> >>>>>> On this the President is right. What he is basically saying is that >>>>>> if you can’t find a way to spend the money I will show you how to! >>>>>> >>>>>> :-) >>>>>> >>>>>> Ili we funzo kwa the upcoming DG... :-) >>>>>> >>>>>> *Ali Hussein* >>>>>> *Hussein & Associates* >>>>>> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >>>>>> >>>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>>> >>>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>>> >>>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>>>> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> >>>>>> >>>>>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >>>>>> >>>>>> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and >>>>>> thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>> >>>>>> On 3 Feb 2018, at 1:04 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> This 1B for the DCI for "complex" crimes directive is just the >>>>>> beginning! >>>>>> >>>>>> With Wangusi OUT (blocked from resuming office despite a court order) >>>>>> and the Fatcats now in control, I can see the whole of the USF account >>>>>> being depleted in no time, and without any part of it going for >>>>>> infrastructure improvement or anything that it was intended for. >>>>>> I remember a recent media article where the Ministry of ICT had >>>>>> requested CA to fund the presidential inauguration to the tune of KES 25m >>>>>> when there was actually a budget for the inauguration, which the article >>>>>> cited as some of the possible reasons Wangusi is being hounded out of >>>>>> office, because he declined the request despite CA sitting on billions in >>>>>> USF! >>>>>> >>>>>> Now that such a directive is out, and will possibly be executed with >>>>>> haste, my question is: >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. Does the law allow the president to give directives to CA?? >>>>>> 2. Does the law allow the president (or the Minister) to give >>>>>> directives on where.how the USF should be used? >>>>>> 3. Whom does the law give the mandate to decide on the USF?? >>>>>> >>>>>> For starters, the independence of the CA is OVER!!! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 2 February 2018 at 16:52, Sidney Ochieng via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> One billion shillings from Communications Authority universal >>>>>>> service fund to be allocated to DCI, to boost fight against cyber-crime, >>>>>>> 'and more complex crimes with which today Kenyans must contend.'. - Uhuru >>>>>>> at IG Conference. >>>>>>> Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilCu3Ch1mXk >>>>>>> Is this legal? Is this what the fund is for? >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> Sidney >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *Twitter:* @princelySid <https://twitter.com/princelySid> | *Web: *s >>>>>>> idneyochieng.co.ke >>>>>>> *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid >>>>>>> <https://github.com/princelySid> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/odhiambo%40gmail.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >>>>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy >>>>>>> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>>>>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable >>>>>>> behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >>>>>>> bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect >>>>>>> privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Best regards, >>>>>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>>>>> Nairobi,KE >>>>>> +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >>>>>> "Oh, the cruft." >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/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. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Best regards, >>>>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>>>> Nairobi,KE >>>>> +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >>>>> "Oh, the cruft." >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/kevin.kamonye%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/oloo.khisa%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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Re: [kictanet] 1 billion to the DCI to fight cyber-crime
by Kevin Kamonye 05 Feb '18

05 Feb '18

Good Morning Emmanuel. Your view therefore is that allocating $10m to DCI will improve the cyber > security profession? Where did I present such a view? But now that you bring it up - I will say it would certainly have the potential to do so if the funds were to be spent well. How much did send $300m on integrated CCTV cameras project improve on > security in Nairobi? Any arrests. What is the relation between CCTV cameras and advanced cyber crime? Anyway, since you have brought up the CCTV project, at least you will agree that they are seemingly delivering on their main objective - helping the security forces in preventing terror related attacks. And by this I am not just referring to AlShabab but also politically instigated terrorism such as the clip that was circulated about some armed people attacking the police on Jan 30th. Again why take out money from the USF for they new cash cow(cyber > security), when there is a ministry of ICT and the OP with their own > budgets? Let's follow the law to the letter. The President does not have a > blank cheque to decide where monies go unless we have now suspended the > constitution. Once more I can only speculate that the government is drawing from the USF due to a shortage of funds. This needs to be clarified and explained to the public. If you are of the opinion that the President is wrong, then go register your complaint in court. Short as written from a deeply compromised device :-) Your ignorance is bliss. Also, please just read through what someone else has taken their time to express before you get yourself triggered based on nothing. Regards, Kevin On 5 February 2018 at 07:01, Emmanuel Khisa <oloo.khisa(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > So Kamonye, > > > > Your view therefore is that allocating $10m to DCI will improve the cyber > security profession? > > How much did send $300m on integrated CCTV cameras project improve on > security in Nairobi? Any arrests. > > Again why take out money from the USF for they new cash cow(cyber > security), when there is a ministry of ICT and the OP with their own > budgets? Let's follow the law to the letter. The President does not have a > blank cheque to decide where monies go unless we have now suspended the > constitution. > > > Short as written from a deeply compromised device :-) > > On Feb 4, 2018 23:35, "Kevin Kamonye via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> There is an alarming shortage of Cyber Security professionals. Not just >> in Kenya but globally. One of the reasons for this is that the monetary >> gain in taking the path of an ethical hacker pales in comparison to that of >> blackhat related activities. >> >> To address this, governments and top corporate are revising the >> remuneration for such roles in a big way. >> >> Furthermore, we have the likes of Cisco who are developing new curriculum >> to address this shortage. In fact they have granted a $10M scholarship >> program <https://mkto.cisco.com/security-scholarship> to develop >> security professionals. I am one of the beneficiaries. >> >> For those asking about what complex crimes need to be fought - let me >> assure you that there is a very high chance that all of your connected >> devices is currently compromised. If not all of them. Don't wait for a >> skull and some text written in bold green to pop up on your screen to >> notify you that you have been hacked. That is not the level at which it is >> done nowadays. Your antivirus is also not going to help much - they work on >> a reactionary basis meaning that you get an update once a "new" >> vulnerability is discovered. >> >> I think that these funds are being drawn from the USF because the >> government is currently running low on funds, it would at least be a good >> thing for them to state this clearly if this is the case. >> >> What is important is that we need to recognise and applaud the importance >> of this move by the President. It makes little sense to want to get more >> and more people online without having a strong framework through which you >> can protect them, or at least provide a means of helping them to >> investigate and prosecute these people that are usually very keen to have a >> fresh supply of cyber victims. I will be following this one keenly. >> >> Regards, >> >> Kevin >> >> On 4 February 2018 at 00:30, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> I am of the opinion (sorry, there must be a better word, but the wine in >>> my head has locked it out from access!) that the problem starts and ends >>> with the USFAC - Universal Service Fund Advisory Council or whatever that >>> moribund thing is called. It's been in office since Matiang'i was CS ICT >>> till now. How many years are those? >>> This forum has always called for the use of the USF for certain >>> purposes. I remember Collins Areba once gave out very compelling reasons on >>> where the USF should come into play. It's several years since and the USFAC >>> have just been sitting on their laurels. >>> >>> It is time that AC is disbanded. I hope they don't draw any salaries or >>> allowances for being in that AC, because if they do, they need to refund >>> every single enny they've drawn for "doing nothing". >>> >>> And we must strongly come out and tell Uhuru Kenyatta that the USF is >>> not subject to his directives. I must say that him having appointed some >>> guy called Kinoti to be DCI, who owes allegiance to him, does not augur >>> well with his DIRECTIVE. That is corruption and I am not willing to listen >>> to "jameni, mnataka nifanye nini?" with my taxes! >>> >>> USF must be used for what it was conceived for, not for CID Forensics >>> Lab, which is built by Administration after Administration. >>> >>> One wishes for the days of Bitange Ndemo's tenure at the ICT Ministry, >>> because even a fly could raise an issue and Ndemo would engage. >>> >>> This error or Mucheru where opacity rules is chocking! >>> >>> The bottom line though is that presidential directives constitute an >>> abuse of the USF when there is an Advisory Council. >>> >>> That moribund Advisory Council need to GO, a new one constituted and USF >>> applied only on improving access to telecommunications for the citizens, >>> not funding the DCI, which should have a budget, just like the military >>> have a budget. The DCI have a budget for their operations and it's not >>> supposed to be drawn from the USF. That is THEFT. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 3 February 2018 at 16:41, Admin CampusCiti <info(a)campusciti.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Washington >>>> >>>> Nature abhors a vacuum. This list has time and again consistently >>>> reminded the CA and the USF to spend the money as it was meant to. Swathes >>>> of the country are still without connectivity and we still print out >>>> quarterly fiction about connectivity statistics. >>>> >>>> On this the President is right. What he is basically saying is that if >>>> you can’t find a way to spend the money I will show you how to! >>>> >>>> :-) >>>> >>>> Ili we funzo kwa the upcoming DG... :-) >>>> >>>> *Ali Hussein* >>>> *Hussein & Associates* >>>> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >>>> >>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>> >>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>> >>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> >>>> >>>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >>>> >>>> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking >>>> what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>> On 3 Feb 2018, at 1:04 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>> This 1B for the DCI for "complex" crimes directive is just the >>>> beginning! >>>> >>>> With Wangusi OUT (blocked from resuming office despite a court order) >>>> and the Fatcats now in control, I can see the whole of the USF account >>>> being depleted in no time, and without any part of it going for >>>> infrastructure improvement or anything that it was intended for. >>>> I remember a recent media article where the Ministry of ICT had >>>> requested CA to fund the presidential inauguration to the tune of KES 25m >>>> when there was actually a budget for the inauguration, which the article >>>> cited as some of the possible reasons Wangusi is being hounded out of >>>> office, because he declined the request despite CA sitting on billions in >>>> USF! >>>> >>>> Now that such a directive is out, and will possibly be executed with >>>> haste, my question is: >>>> >>>> 1. Does the law allow the president to give directives to CA?? >>>> 2. Does the law allow the president (or the Minister) to give >>>> directives on where.how the USF should be used? >>>> 3. Whom does the law give the mandate to decide on the USF?? >>>> >>>> For starters, the independence of the CA is OVER!!! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2 February 2018 at 16:52, Sidney Ochieng via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> One billion shillings from Communications Authority universal service >>>>> fund to be allocated to DCI, to boost fight against cyber-crime, 'and more >>>>> complex crimes with which today Kenyans must contend.'. - Uhuru at IG >>>>> Conference. >>>>> Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilCu3Ch1mXk >>>>> Is this legal? Is this what the fund is for? >>>>> -- >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Sidney >>>>> >>>>> *Twitter:* @princelySid <https://twitter.com/princelySid> | *Web: *s >>>>> idneyochieng.co.ke >>>>> *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid >>>>> <https://github.com/princelySid> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/odhiambo%40gmail.com >>>>> >>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy >>>>> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>>>> >>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >>>>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >>>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Best regards, >>>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>>> Nairobi,KE >>>> +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >>>> "Oh, the cruft." >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>> ailman/options/kictanet/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. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Best regards, >>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>> Nairobi,KE >>> +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >>> "Oh, the cruft." >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>> ailman/options/kictanet/kevin.kamonye%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/oloo.khisa%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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Wangusi blocked from resuming office
by Victor Kapiyo 04 Feb '18

04 Feb '18

Listers, Francis Wangusi was Thursday barred from resuming his post as director-general of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), despite a January 30 court order reinstating him in office. Mr Wangusi had gone to the CA premises on Nairobi’s on Waiyaki Way on Wednesday to “prepare” his office for the planned return but when he officially reported Thursday, four men blocked the gate to the authority’s offices denying him entry. ** Looks like Court orders don't matter any more. Read more: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/news/CA-blocks-Wangusi-from-resuming-of…

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KE Zone Key Signing Key Roll over Notification
by Senior System Administrator 04 Feb '18

04 Feb '18

Dear Listers, This is a notification to the public that KeNIC will be rolling over KE zone Key Signing Key (KSK) on 1st February 2018. KSK roll over is inline with security best practices and ICANN's requirements for resource management. No intervention will be required from .KE clients, users nor ISPs - the undertaking will be by KeNIC and IANA. Thank you. Kind Regards, ................................................... Elly Kadenyo Senior System Administrator snrsysadmin(a)kenic.or.ke +254 0720062293

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Re: [kictanet] 1 billion to the DCI to fight cyber-crime
by Adam Lane 03 Feb '18

03 Feb '18

my understanding is following the 2016 ICT Access Gaps study which laid out a clear plan to spend USF, this plan has subsequently been implemented, though with a slight delay. 70 sites or so have got network connection for the first time recently and almost 1,000 schools given broadband. It's decent progress, though still more to do (which might not get done anymore if the plan is just being thrown out the window now). Senior Director Public Affairs Huawei Southern Africa Mobile: +254 790985886 From:Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet To:Adam Lane Cc:Mwendwa Kivuva Date:2018-02-03 19:12:48 Subject:Re: [kictanet] 1 billion to the DCI to fight cyber-crime The resent happenings are making us develop hypergraphia. Good questions Washington. We have not only lost independence of CA, but of every other institution we bragged as independent. Jaindi Kisero's prophecy has come. A country goes down the slippery slope if there are enough collaborators to subvert the law from orders of the Emperor. It rubbish the purpose of board oversight as Ali is always preaching. From what we have gathered so far from exposé and the leaked memos at CA, Wangusi is one man who rejected illegal orders. We fought so hard to have a functional USF kitty, and a USF board too which was to decide how the marginalised in Lamu and Lokichar would have comparable communication experience to those in Nairobi. But that is now water down the drain. I'm calling for the disbandment of the USF board for failing the Kenyan people. Watu bure kabisa. CA through USF is NOT collecting funds from Telcos to to fund policing. I want to posit here that USF funds do not belong to the central government. They belong to mwananchi who wants comparable communication as that experienced in major cities marginalised Poor governance is infectious. We are the average of the friends we keep. So depending on the region a country is in, gains can be eroded by the neighbours. It started with Burundi, and rolled all over the region (Ukiona mwenzako akinyolewa...) . Conversely, positive gains are also seen in the Region where democracy is starting to flourish, an example being ECOWAS region... Remember Gambia. Senegal and Nigeria and Ghana have really shown the world what true democracy looks like. On Feb 3, 2018 1:04 PM, "Odhiambo Washington via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: This 1B for the DCI for "complex" crimes directive is just the beginning! With Wangusi OUT (blocked from resuming office despite a court order) and the Fatcats now in control, I can see the whole of the USF account being depleted in no time, and without any part of it going for infrastructure improvement or anything that it was intended for. I remember a recent media article where the Ministry of ICT had requested CA to fund the presidential inauguration to the tune of KES 25m when there was actually a budget for the inauguration, which the article cited as some of the possible reasons Wangusi is being hounded out of office, because he declined the request despite CA sitting on billions in USF! Now that such a directive is out, and will possibly be executed with haste, my question is: 1. Does the law allow the president to give directives to CA?? 2. Does the law allow the president (or the Minister) to give directives on where.how the USF should be used? 3. Whom does the law give the mandate to decide on the USF?? For starters, the independence of the CA is OVER!!! On 2 February 2018 at 16:52, Sidney Ochieng via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: One billion shillings from Communications Authority universal service fund to be allocated to DCI, to boost fight against cyber-crime, 'and more complex crimes with which today Kenyans must contend.'. - Uhuru at IG Conference. Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilCu3Ch1mXk Is this legal? Is this what the fund is for? -- Regards, Sidney Twitter: @princelySid<https://twitter.com/princelySid> | Web: sidneyochieng.co.ke<http://sidneyochieng.co.ke/> Skype: sidney.ochieng | Github: princelySid<https://github.com/princelySid> _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@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/odhiambo%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 "Oh, the cruft." _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@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/kivuva%40transworldaf… 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] 1 billion to the DCI to fight cyber-crime
by Karanja Marigu 02 Feb '18

02 Feb '18

The all relavant bills are yet to be passed. Which complex crimes are these?? Another way to siphon money. On Feb 2, 2018 5:25 PM, "kanini mutemi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Thank you Sidney. This is shocking. Whatever happened to access before control? Some counties still don’t have network yet we’re pre-occupied with fighting ‘complex crimes’. On Fri, 2 Feb 2018 at 16:53, Sidney Ochieng via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > One billion shillings from Communications Authority universal service fund > to be allocated to DCI, to boost fight against cyber-crime, 'and more > complex crimes with which today Kenyans must contend.'. - Uhuru at IG > Conference. > Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilCu3Ch1mXk > Is this legal? Is this what the fund is for? > -- > Regards, > Sidney > > *Twitter:* @princelySid <https://twitter.com/princelySid> | *Web: *s > idneyochieng.co.ke > *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid > <https://github.com/princelySid> > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/kaninimutemi%40gmail.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. 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/ mailman/options/kictanet/karanjaemarigu%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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Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off
by Dorcas Muthoni 02 Feb '18

02 Feb '18

Media freedom must come with responsibility which currently is not the case. Call me when you organize a forum to hold the media to account. On Jan 30, 2018 6:55 PM, "Liz Orembo via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: @Dorcas, We missed a step forward towards media freedom and freedom to access information. Politics aside, I also felt for those who had to keep calling people who had internet or could afford bundles to stream the event. There are other ways of making the media accountable other than denying citizen access to information. On Jan 30, 2018 18:43, "Denis Mutinda via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > So I’m assuming they will turn off those signals forever? > > Media will be on Govts case for the next few weeks. Extinguish one fire, > start another one. > > Denis Mutinda > President, ISACA Kenya > Sent from my iPhone > > On 30 Jan 2018, at 18:31, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Other than the perceived illegality, what did we actually miss. > > I stopped watching these stations two years ago. Most journalists agenda > set based on personal or paid interests and there is tonnes of evidence to > this. > > I am surprised at how so many pretend not to know this 😔 > > By the way, my business and customers are gravely tired of this political > crap. I assure many people are. > > And subscribers are paying to serve the kind of delusional content > screened (I feel especially for kids). > > Kenyans, if you want a better country, fix yourself first. Complaining > about the less 500 senior government officials many of whom you would be > pleased to replace and benefit like they do is the highest level of > hypocrisy. > > Controversial as this may sound, it's the high time each of us took > ownership by fixing yourself first. > > On Jan 30, 2018 6:02 PM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Kevin and all >> >> I won't dwell on the tribal or ethnic part of this issue. Let's rather >> address the illegality and unprecedented nature of what is going on right >> now. >> >> ALL MAJOR TV STATIONS HAVE GONE DARK. >> >> Why? Is it because of a technical issue? Or was it a deliberate attempt >> to muzzle free speech and expression. >> >> I understand some goons even went to a particular ISP and tried to block >> certain IP addresses. >> >> This level of intimidation and muzzling of the press is unprecedented. >> Any Kenyan of sound mind and body will be against it. Irrespective of the >> political divide. >> >> Not even in the darkest days of the KANU Dictatorship has the press been >> treated in such a cavalier manner while the supposedly 'friendly' press >> continue with their business as usual. As I write this Citizen, NTV and KTN >> News are still dark. The rest are operating. WHY? >> >> One day someone will be held responsible for this. Impunity cannot last >> forever. >> >> *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 Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 5:38 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting >>>> DG. >>> >>> >>> Mwendwa, to me this reads like ethnic profiling. Not acceptable. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Kevin >>> >>> On 30 January 2018 at 16:47, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting >>>> DG. >>>> >>>> We thought Kenya is ahead of other countries to experience a shutdown. >>>> Think again. We are still in January, and 2022 is 5 years away. >>>> >>>> The media too thought they were above board and could not be harassed >>>> like normal Kenyans. Now the tide has turned. They were complacent in many >>>> ways before, during, and after the elections. >>>> >>>> "... and when they finally came for the media, there was nobody to >>>> speak up for them" >>>> >>>> On Jan 30, 2018 2:46 PM, "Tracy Kadesa Adolwa via kictanet" < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have been unable to livestream since Baba arrived, is it me only? >>>>> >>>>> -Regards >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Tracy Kadesa, >>>>> LL.B ,University of Nairobi. >>>>> Dip KSL >>>>> legalwalk.wordpress.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Peter Wakaba via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> The government simply did not want Kenyans to witness the huge crowds >>>>>> that have turned up. AND they are huge. >>>>>> >>>>>> The BBC and Aljazeerah are offering periodical updates live as well. >>>>>> KTN NEWS livestream is also still on, though intermittent. >>>>>> And at this point, it is out of Both Raila and Kalonzo's hands. >>>>>> >>>>>> Politics aside, the CA physically disconnected terrestrial links at >>>>>> Limuru before then systematically switching off most other channels of >>>>>> broadcast, fibre connections and satellite are intermittent. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:07 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> This is so sad to see happen in my country Kenya. And at so many >>>>>>> levels. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I will set aside the constitution and the illegality of the >>>>>>> situation because am not a constitutional expert of any kind. What I can >>>>>>> comment on is that this is such a strategic failure by the perpetrators. It >>>>>>> is actually so shocking that they cannot actually see that this only serves >>>>>>> to add more fuel to the fire. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Is this the caliber of people that we have at the top of our >>>>>>> Industry? Are they not able to advise the government of how futile it is to >>>>>>> attempt to shutdown communication in today's world??? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> As for the Kenyan Media - you deserve this. You are a greedy and >>>>>>> self serving lot. Just the other day we heard recordings of a certain >>>>>>> journalist being threatened. Where was the collective response? Shame on >>>>>>> you too. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Kevin >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 30 January 2018 at 13:34, Wathagi Ndungu via kictanet < >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> A creeping back of autocracy. This is outside the perimeter of the >>>>>>>> constitution. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Best Regards, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Joy Wathagi Ndungu >>>>>>>> Co-Founder, Digital Grassroots www.digitalgrassroots.org >>>>>>>> <http://Grassrootswww.digitalgrassroots.org> >>>>>>>> Phone number :*+254706690282 <0706%20690282> * >>>>>>>> Alternate Email 1: *joy.w(a)digitalgrassroots.org >>>>>>>> <joy.w(a)digitalgrassroots.org> *Alternate Email 2: *jndungu(a)studentsforliberty.org >>>>>>>> <jndungu(a)studentsforliberty.org>* >>>>>>>> 8638-00300 Nairobi, Kenya >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> www.digitalgrassroots.org >>>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/digitalgrassroots/ >>>>>>>> https://twitter.com/digigrassroots >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 1:20 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Jubilee can go ahead and switch off the Sun, FaceBook & Twitter. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> At the height of the protests in Egypt, the dictator president, >>>>>>>>> Hosni Mubarak, decided to shut down the Internet as well. That did not stop >>>>>>>>> Egyptians from remaining Egyptians. >>>>>>>>> Who triumphed? >>>>>>>>> Just because an ostrich decides to bury its head in the sand so as >>>>>>>>> not to see what is happening around doesn't make it safe for the ostrich. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> No need to >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 30 January 2018 at 11:48, Deborah via kictanet < >>>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> My apologies. I now understand the situation. I'm working away >>>>>>>>>> from the TV most of the time. This last time I went by I was corrected that >>>>>>>>>> the decoder has a subscription, and even then NTV, KTN and Citizen were >>>>>>>>>> off. It seems they defied the ban on broadcasting live political events. My >>>>>>>>>> question would now be on the justification of the ban. >>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>>>> From: Keith Andere via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>>>>>>> Sent: ‎30/‎01/‎2018 11:09 >>>>>>>>>> To: deborah.wanjugu(a)gmail.com >>>>>>>>>> Cc: Keith Andere <kephand(a)gmail.com> >>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> KTN News too. Channels are off on all free to air platforms. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> KTN News and NTV are available on DSTV. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Keith. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 30 Jan 2018 10:53, "Sidney Ochieng via kictanet" < >>>>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Citizen and NTV. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, 30 Jan 2018 at 10:33, Deborah <deborah.wanjugu(a)gmail.com> >>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Hey Sidney, >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Which signals have been turned off? I went to check and found >>>>>>>>>>>> them all on and transmitting normally with the exception of Citizen. It >>>>>>>>>>>> usually has issues on the Startimes decoder. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Deborah >>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>>>>>> From: Sidney Ochieng via kictanet >>>>>>>>>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: ‎30/‎01/‎2018 10:26 >>>>>>>>>>>> To: deborah.wanjugu(a)gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>> Cc: Sidney Ochieng <sidney.ochieng(a)gmail.com> >>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Listers, >>>>>>>>>>>> How long before they come for the internet? I’m so disappointed >>>>>>>>>>>> in the CA >>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>>>>>> Sidney >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> *Twitter:* @princelySid <https://twitter.com/princelySid> | >>>>>>>>>>>> *Web: *sidneyochieng.co.ke >>>>>>>>>>>> *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid >>>>>>>>>>>> <https://github.com/princelySid> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>>>>> Sidney >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> *Twitter:* @princelySid <https://twitter.com/princelySid> | >>>>>>>>>>> *Web: *sidneyochieng.co.ke >>>>>>>>>>> *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid >>>>>>>>>>> <https://github.com/princelySid> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>>>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>>>>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>>>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kephan >>>>>>>>>>> d%40gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >>>>>>>>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy >>>>>>>>>>> and regulation. 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AID & Development Africa Summit, 27-28 February, Safari Park Hotel
by FEM HUB 02 Feb '18

02 Feb '18

Dear Listers, I am happy to report that I will be speaking at the AID & Development Africa Summit. I have been offered VIP complementaries for my colleagues. If you are head or in leadership team of a large well known corporation or organization, please inbox me. Two America Square, London, EC3N 2LU http://africa.aidforum.org/ Best, Ida Ng'ang'a

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Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off
by Mutemi wa Kiama 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

Joe Ageyo's prophecy on media shutdown 3years ago has come to pass... Except; "First, let me explain a basic difference between analogue and digital systems that has direct implications for freedom. Under the analogue system, every broadcaster established and maintained its own transmission infrastructure. This means that if NTV had a problem with its transmitter in Limuru, KTN would still be on air. In the same breath if Artur brothers raided the KTN studios and switched off the station, KBC would still continue with its normal broadcasts. Under the digital system however, all the channels give up their signal distribution function and simply hand over their content to a licenced signal distributor for onward transmission to the viewer. This is a great thing because it is a more efficient use of the precious commodity known as frequencies and it reduces the cost of setting up a TV channel, among other potential benefits. But the devil lies is in the detail. Because this signal distributor carries all of television in the country, care must always be taken to ensure the independence of such a body. In Kenya that onerous task of distributing the signals of all channels, currently lies with just two companies. One is Signet, that is owned by the State Broadcaster, KBC. The second is PANG, a wholly-Chinese company (although latest indications suggest that it has some faceless Kenyan shareholders). And that, according to me, is where the real danger lies. The Communications Authority has not lost a moment to declare to the world that digital migration has brought on board more than 50+ channels to viewers who had only 10 or so before. What CA does not say however, is the fact that all these channels can be controlled from two central locations – one at KBC (which is fully in government’s control) and the other at PANG (China of course doesn’t have a great reputation when it comes to media freedom.). So on the day that any one of these channels decides to air something that is extremely critical of the government of the day, what guarantees are there that the signal won’t be scrambled or pulled down altogether? This is not far-fetched in a country where media houses have been raided in order to stall publication of critical stories. The number of calls editors get from government functionaries any time a hard-hitting investigative piece is about to air also suggests that these officials would do more than just ask questions if they had the power to switch off a channel." https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000152653/joe-ageyo-why-i-am-worri… Meanwhile... Royal Media Services Chairman SK Macharia sues government seeking shutdown compensation & order barring interference with firm's broadcasting sites. He has won most or his cases against GoK since #MoiError. Expect billions in awards. Edwin Kiama Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Justice Entrepreneur, Human Rights Defender, #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) Ordinary, fearless Kenyans. Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movementwww.sautiyawanjiku.com https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt https://plus.google.com/u/1/+WanjikuMapinduzi/posts http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead On Feb 1, 2018 15:49, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Semantricks my dear sister.. A play with words doesn’t detract from the fact. Who more than politicians have turned this into personal interest? *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* +254 0713 601113 <+254%20713%20601113> Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad On 1 Feb 2018, at 12:02 PM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: @Ali and @Kiama, the word is politricks. Reporting politics obsessively for personal and paid interest. This is where I fault the media. They know themselves. This trend does not benefit the professional media or the followers but rather brings selfish political games to your channel. On Feb 1, 2018 9:50 AM, "Mutemi wa Kiama" <eddiekiama(a)gmail.com> wrote: Dorcas? Don't report politics? Don't report corruption, mismanagement, theft of public resources, abuse of office? Don't report LIFE in Kenya is what you are saying. You want to stay in your ignorance perch and enjoy your comfort zones. Thing is, you won't know what hits you when it crumbles. #LestWeForget: When local TV stations were arbitrary switched off during digital migration, notwithstanding that the global deadline was over a year away providing room for negotiation & structured migration, the CS in charge of information/ICT was... drum roll... incidentally, one Fred Matiang'i!!! YaHoo! Let's keep feeding the pet python by doing nothing, after all, we are not media. No way internet can be shut down surely! Ni mimi, Edwin Kiama Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Social Innovator, Social Justice Entrepreneur, Catalyst, Human Rights Defender, Social Accountability Champion, Rhize Coach #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) Ordinary, Fearless Kenyans. Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movement www.sautiyawanjiku.com https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt https://plus.google.com/u/1/+WanjikuMapinduzi/posts http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead On 1 Feb 2018 09:02, "Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: @Peter This is very true and I know to survive in the media business today is not business as usual. Instead of focusing on politricks, claiming it sells why not wake to the call of disruption. We have all lost government business across many sectors, many bills remain unpaid in public procurement, now it's time to create new value propositions to the undeserved or new relevant content. If you check the Google search statistics on top Kenyan user searches, that would provide a pointer on some content areas worth airtime with relevant local context. By the way, why is KTN HOME still broadcasting? Because they focus is on family entertainment? I am sure several others are on air. Wake up call to your mainstream media houses producers? Over emphasis on politricks especially during the news hours will eventually cost the media. On Jan 31, 2018 4:38 PM, "Peter Wakaba via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Let me give a bit of background on why media owners may be taking the > quiet road on this one. After President Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in in > 2013, and thereafter he named his cabinet, the Ministry of information > moved forward with an idea that had been floating around for a while. To > streamline government spending on advertising and several associated areas > under one body. Meant to create synergy through bulk and then save > government money, the move saw government then channel all advertising > cash through the Government Advertising Agency. > > Between January and April of 2016, this body billed just over a cool > ksh.4B. > > Then they moved a step further and created the 'My Gov' pullout which > initially ran in the two national dailies, plus the people and the star. > Henceforth all government advertising apart from very critical adverts were > channel into this project with the news being delivered by the Kenya News > Agency. The ministry then pays one of the newspapers to print and > distribute as a pullout. > > Needless to say, over this period, advertising revenue has shrunk > dramatically to the point of crippling operations in some newsrooms. To > turn the screws even further, the Ministry has then stopped printing and > publishing this pullout regularly but is now doing so in 'random' fashion > on a weekly basis in any of the said newspapers. The last I saw it was in > the Star Newspaper. > > While no doubt the above move has helped with government austerity, the > media is having to tighten its belt tighter every day. (Not that anyone > owes us anything) > From a team of ten just five years ago, I often have to work with just one > person and maybe an intern to deliver hours of news. (and companies, like > our are all looking to shrink their traditional businesses). > > When you mix the above issues with the general corporate governance issues > that majority of the Kenyan economy faces, there is cause for worry. And > while companies are indeed innovating in order to stay relevant, I daresay > the level of attrition is way faster. > > Then through in lack of depth, lack of experience (because inexperience is > easier to hire and pay) and the rise of fake news and you have a melting > pot that should have everyone worried. > > And while I agree with Ali Hussein that our diligence will eventually pay > off, I fear for the hordes of millennials who may not be as patient. > > In closing, very few companies are willing to take on Government, or even > larger corporates like Safaricom anymore > > > > On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 4:35 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> @ Victor >> >> It is not clear if any of the media houses has taken legal action. >> However, the media attended a press briefing this afternoon where they were >> informed that the stations would "remain off air until the government has >> completed investigations into the "swearing-in" of Opposition leader Raila >> Odinga." >> >> Read on: TV stations will remain shut until investigations end, says >> Matiang'i >> https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/01/31/tv-stations-will- >> remain-shut-until-investigations-end-says-matiangi_c1706915 >> >> >> Video footage:VIDEO: 3 media houses to remain off-air until government >> concludes investigations - Interior CS Fred Matiang'i >> https://twitter.com/ntvkenya/status/958674927405580289 >> >> Best regards >> >> >> Githaiga, Grace >> >> >> >> On Wednesday, 31-01-2018 at 15:40 Victor Kapiyo via kictanet wrote: >> >> Has any media station gone to court on this? >> >> Or are they perhaps pursuing ADR methods to resolve the issue? >> >> >> >> >> *Victor Kapiyo* >> >> Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* >> >> Advocate of the High Court of Kenya,Commissioner for Oaths & Notary Public >> >> *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi |**Web: www.lawmark.co.ke* >> ==================================================== >> >> *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig >> Ziglar* >> >> >> On 31 January 2018 at 14:53, Harry Delano via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Actually, Ali am equally outraged that am not seeing sufficient, copiou, >> outpouring amounts of outrage from the mainstream media, or we being >> hoodwinked..? >> >> >> We seem to be the ones who look more outraged at this, strangely..! >> >> >> Harry >> >> >> On 31 Jan 2018 14:46, "Admin CampusCiti via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Kevin >> >> >> Kuwa mpole Ndugu. [image: :-)] >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> *Hussein & Associates* >> >> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >> >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn:http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> >> Blog:www.alyhussein.com >> >> >> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking >> what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> On 31 Jan 2018, at 1:50 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Peter. I hope you wrote us this email while in a highly charged meeting >> with your colleagues and those from the other houses as regards to how you >> are going to march to both the CA and the MoICT to demand the restoration >> of your transmissions and an explanation. >> >> >> You just tell me where and when we are to start. >> >> >> If not, I have no sympathy for you guys. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 31 January 2018 at 11:53, Peter Wakaba via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Good morning, >> >> >> My conundrum for the day. >> >> >> I work for KTN NEWS >> I had scheduled two interviews today afternoon. >> >> One on modern commercial large scale farming and another on T-vet >> (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) and youth. >> >> >> Being off air on most platforms and under government shutdown, one of my >> interviewees, parastatal Chief, no less, has developed cold feet and >> cancelled or postponed. He is not sure how to behave and whether his >> turning up would be misconstrued. (Two weeks of work out of the window). >> >> >> >> My second interviewee, a focused and passionate lady PS. we have been >> planning and cancelling for 3 months now. When I last got her into studio, >> what was supposed to be a one hour insightful discussion was interrupted by >> a presidential rally by the current President. She got just 3 minutes on TV >> for her trouble and left veeeery angry. >> >> >> After much haggling, we finally rescheduled. AND THEN YESTERDAY HAPPENED. >> Despite the switch off her handlers insist we keep our end of the bargain. >> >> If I host her, will I still be 'kow towing' to the same government that >> is trying to literally throttle my bread and butter ( if I may borrow from >> two expressions). >> >> >> For both them and I, there is a lacuna on how to behave in these >> instances. >> >> >> And yet, my audience still needs to be educated and entertained. Oh what >> interesting times we live in. >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 11:25 AM, Eric David via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> We are living a lie. The Channels are off. Who's answerable? >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* kictanet <kictanet-bounces+mwau=outlook.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> on behalf of Kevin Kamonye via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:45 AM >> *To:* Eric Mwau >> *Cc:* Kevin Kamonye >> >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >> >> A good and insightful read Wangari. >> >> >> The rising power of Facebook, Google and Twitter and their opportunistic >> business models. >> >> >> I can directly correlate the challenges that the world media is facing to >> these corporations. They have basically invalidated the current media >> company model in such a way that they sell content that they do not produce >> themselves and to sweeten the deal further - they do not have to pay for >> any operator licenses.They need to be classified as media companies - at >> the very least. >> >> >> That is why you see our media here being so desperate to the point that >> they almost have no choice but to cooperate with the government because it >> is the biggest source of their revenue. >> >> >> Next in line to be cannibalized is the Telecom industry bu this is a >> discussion for another day. >> >> >> On another note, it is shameful for Kenya to be mentioned with the below >> countries, and in such a context. Does anyone have specific information on >> what the Soros foundation is doing in Kenya. >> >> >> >> That leaves the local battlegrounds in Africa, the Middle East and >> Central Asia. My foundations are actively engaged in all of them. We are >> particularly focused on Africa, where would-be dictators in Kenya, Zimbabwe >> and the Democratic Republic of Congo have perpetrated electoral fraud on an >> unprecedented scale and citizens are literally risking their lives to >> resist the slide into dictatorship. >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 23:30, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet< >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> While haggling here on democracy using the lens of TV media, yes, the >> cyber is also on the spotlight. >> >> >> >> https://www.georgesoros.com/2018/01/25/remarks-delivered-at- >> the-world-economic-forum/ >> >> >> *The IT monopolies* >> >> I want to spend the bulk of my remaining time on another global problem: >> the rise and monopolistic behavior of the giant IT platform companies. >> These companies have often played an innovative and liberating role. But as >> Facebook and Google have grown into ever more powerful monopolies, they >> have become obstacles to innovation, and they have caused a variety of >> problems of which we are only now beginning to become aware. >> >> Companies earn their profits by exploiting their environment. Mining and >> oil companies exploit the physical environment; social media companies >> exploit the social environment. This is particularly nefarious because >> social media companies influence how people think and behave without them >> even being aware of it. This has far-reaching adverse consequences on the >> functioning of democracy, particularly on the integrity of elections. >> >> >> Might it be possible to replace with TV companies, aka broadcasters >> >> "This is particularly nefarious because (social media companies)TV >> companies, aka broadcastersinfluence how people think and behave without >> them even being aware of it. This has far-reaching adverse consequences on >> the functioning of democracy, particularly on the integrity of elections. >> >> >> >> >> 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 Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 20:25, Harry Delano via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Hey Dorcas, >> >> >> There could be specific qualms against the media fraternity, but how >> about effective checks and balances which I suppose a majority of us would >> agree are in place to quite a degree including costs for breach.. >> >> >> Am afraid yours is sanctioning a ' throw-out-the-baby-with-the- >> bath-water' approach. When done with media, next will be this very cyber >> space me and you are thriving on that will be switched off. Then what..?? >> >> >> Harry >> >> >> On 30 Jan 2018 19:13, "Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Media freedom must come with responsibility which currently is not the >> case. >> >> >> Call me when you organize a forum to hold the media to account. >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 6:55 PM, "Liz Orembo via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> @Dorcas, >> >> >> We missed a step forward towards media freedom and freedom to access >> information. >> >> >> Politics aside, I also felt for those who had to keep calling people who >> had internet or could afford bundles to stream the event. There are other >> ways of making the media accountable other than denying citizen access to >> information. >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 18:43, "Denis Mutinda via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> So I’m assuming they will turn off those signals forever? >> >> Media will be on Govts case for the next few weeks. Extinguish one fire, >> start another one. >> >> >> Denis Mutinda >> >> President, ISACA Kenya >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> On 30 Jan 2018, at 18:31, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Other than the perceived illegality, what did we actually miss. >> >> >> I stopped watching these stations two years ago. Most journalists agenda >> set based on personal or paid interests and there is tonnes of evidence to >> this. >> >> >> I am surprised at how so many pretend not to know this 😔 >> >> >> By the way, my business and customers are gravely tired of this political >> crap. I assure many people are. >> >> >> And subscribers are paying to serve the kind of delusional content >> screened (I feel especially for kids). >> >> >> Kenyans, if you want a better country, fix yourself first. Complaining >> about the less 500 senior government officials many of whom you would be >> pleased to replace and benefit like they do is the highest level of >> hypocrisy. >> >> >> Controversial as this may sound, it's the high time each of us took >> ownership by fixing yourself first. >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 6:02 PM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Kevin and all >> >> >> I won't dwell on the tribal or ethnic part of this issue. Let's rather >> address the illegality and unprecedented nature of what is going on right >> now. >> >> >> ALL MAJOR TV STATIONS HAVE GONE DARK. >> >> >> Why? Is it because of a technical issue? Or was it a deliberate attempt >> to muzzle free speech and expression. >> >> >> I understand some goons even went to a particular ISP and tried to block >> certain IP addresses. >> >> >> This level of intimidation and muzzling of the press is unprecedented. >> Any Kenyan of sound mind and body will be against it. Irrespective of the >> political divide. >> >> >> Not even in the darkest days of the KANU Dictatorship has the press been >> treated in such a cavalier manner while the supposedly 'friendly' press >> continue with their business as usual. As I write this Citizen, NTV and KTN >> News are still dark. The rest are operating. WHY? >> >> >> One day someone will be held responsible for this. Impunity cannot last >> forever. >> >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> *Principal* >> >> *Hussein & Associates* >> >> Tel: +254 713 601113 <0713%20601113> >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn:http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alih kassim >> >> >> 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 Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 5:38 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet< >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting >> DG. >> >> >> Mwendwa, to me this reads like ethnic profiling. Not acceptable. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 16:47, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting DG. >> >> >> We thought Kenya is ahead of other countries to experience a shutdown. >> Think again. We are still in January, and 2022 is 5 years away. >> >> >> The media too thought they were above board and could not be harassed >> like normal Kenyans. Now the tide has turned. They were complacent in many >> ways before, during, and after the elections. >> >> >> "... and when they finally came for the media, there was nobody to speak >> up for them" >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 2:46 PM, "Tracy Kadesa Adolwa via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> I have been unable to livestream since Baba arrived, is it me only? >> >> >> -Regards >> >> >> Tracy Kadesa, >> >> LL.B ,University of Nairobi. >> >> Dip KSL >> >> legalwalk.wordpress.com >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Peter Wakaba via kictanet< >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> The government simply did not want Kenyans to witness the huge crowds >> that have turned up. AND they are huge. >> >> >> The BBC and Aljazeerah are offering periodical updates live as well. >> >> KTN NEWS livestream is also still on, though intermittent. >> >> And at this point, it is out of Both Raila and Kalonzo's hands. >> >> >> Politics aside, the CA physically disconnected terrestrial links at >> Limuru before then systematically switching off most other channels of >> broadcast, fibre connections and satellite are intermittent. >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:07 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> This is so sad to see happen in my country Kenya. And at so many levels. >> >> >> I will set aside the constitution and the illegality of the situation >> because am not a constitutional expert of any kind. What I can comment on >> is that this is such a strategic failure by the perpetrators. It is >> actually so shocking that they cannot actually see that this only serves to >> add more fuel to the fire. >> >> >> Is this the caliber of people that we have at the top of our Industry? >> Are they not able to advise the government of how futile it is to attempt >> to shutdown communication in today's world??? >> >> >> As for the Kenyan Media - you deserve this. You are a greedy and self >> serving lot. Just the other day we heard recordings of a certain journalist >> being threatened. Where was the collective response? Shame on you too. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 13:34, Wathagi Ndungu via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> A creeping back of autocracy. This is outside the perimeter of the >> constitution. >> >> >> Best Regards, >> >> >> Joy Wathagi Ndungu >> >> Co-Founder, Digital Grassrootswww.digitalgrassroo ts.org >> >> Phone number :*+254706690282* >> >> Alternate Email 1: *joy.w@digitalgrassroots.org*AlternateEmail2:*jndungu@stu >> dentsforliberty.org* >> >> 8638-00300 Nairobi, Kenya >> >> >> >> www.digitalgrassroots.org >> >> https://www.facebook.com/digit algrassroots/ >> >> https://twitter.com/digigrassr oots >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 1:20 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Jubilee can go ahead and switch off the Sun, FaceBook & Twitter. >> >> >> At the height of the protests in Egypt, the dictator president, Hosni >> Mubarak, decided to shut down the Internet as well. That did not stop >> Egyptians from remaining Egyptians. >> >> Who triumphed? >> >> Just because an ostrich decides to bury its head in the sand so as not to >> see what is happening around doesn't make it safe for the ostrich. >> >> >> No need to >> >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 11:48, Deborah via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> My apologies. I now understand the situation. I'm working away from the >> TV most of the time. This last time I went by I was corrected that the >> decoder has a subscription, and even then NTV, KTN and Citizen were off. It >> seems they defied the ban on broadcasting live political events. My >> question would now be on the justification of the ban. >> >> ------------------------------ >> From:Keith Andere via kictanet >> Sent:‎30/‎01/‎2018 11:09 >> To:deborah.wanjugu@gmail.com >> Cc:Keith Andere >> Subject:Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >> >> KTN News too. Channels are off on all free to air platforms. >> >> >> KTN News and NTV are available on DSTV. >> >> Regards, >> >> Keith. >> >> >> On 30 Jan 2018 10:53, "Sidney Ochieng via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Citizen and NTV. >> >> On Tue, 30 Jan 2018 at 10:33, Deborah <deborah.wanjugu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hey Sidney, >> >> Which signals have been turned off? I went to check and found them all on >> and transmitting normally with the exception of Citizen. It usually has >> issues on the Startimes decoder. >> >> Deborah >> >> ------------------------------ >> From:Sidney Ochieng via kictanet >> Sent:‎30/‎01/‎2018 10:26 >> To:deborah.wanjugu@gmail.com >> Cc:Sidney Ochieng >> Subject:[kictanet] TV signals turned off >> >> Listers, >> >> How long before they come for the internet? 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High Court orders State to restore signals for 3 TV stations
by Grace Githaiga 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has directed the government and the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to restore signals for three television stations which were shut down on Tuesday. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Court-orders-State-restore-TV-signals/1056-42… Best regards Githaiga, Grace 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 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. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off
by Mutemi wa Kiama 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

Dorcas? Don't report politics? Don't report corruption, mismanagement, theft of public resources, abuse of office? Don't report LIFE in Kenya is what you are saying. You want to stay in your ignorance perch and enjoy your comfort zones. Thing is, you won't know what hits you when it crumbles. #LestWeForget: When local TV stations were arbitrary switched off during digital migration, notwithstanding that the global deadline was over a year away providing room for negotiation & structured migration, the CS in charge of information/ICT was... drum roll... incidentally, one Fred Matiang'i!!! YaHoo! Let's keep feeding the pet python by doing nothing, after all, we are not media. No way internet can be shut down surely! Ni mimi, Edwin Kiama Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Innovator, Social Justice Entrepreneur, Catalyst, Human Rights Defender, Social Accountability Champion, Rhize Coach #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) Ordinary, Fearless Kenyans. Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movement www.sautiyawanjiku.com https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt https://plus.google.com/u/1/+WanjikuMapinduzi/posts http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead On 1 Feb 2018 09:02, "Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: @Peter This is very true and I know to survive in the media business today is not business as usual. Instead of focusing on politricks, claiming it sells why not wake to the call of disruption. We have all lost government business across many sectors, many bills remain unpaid in public procurement, now it's time to create new value propositions to the undeserved or new relevant content. If you check the Google search statistics on top Kenyan user searches, that would provide a pointer on some content areas worth airtime with relevant local context. By the way, why is KTN HOME still broadcasting? Because they focus is on family entertainment? I am sure several others are on air. Wake up call to your mainstream media houses producers? Over emphasis on politricks especially during the news hours will eventually cost the media. On Jan 31, 2018 4:38 PM, "Peter Wakaba via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Let me give a bit of background on why media owners may be taking the > quiet road on this one. After President Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in in > 2013, and thereafter he named his cabinet, the Ministry of information > moved forward with an idea that had been floating around for a while. To > streamline government spending on advertising and several associated areas > under one body. Meant to create synergy through bulk and then save > government money, the move saw government then channel all advertising > cash through the Government Advertising Agency. > > Between January and April of 2016, this body billed just over a cool > ksh.4B. > > Then they moved a step further and created the 'My Gov' pullout which > initially ran in the two national dailies, plus the people and the star. > Henceforth all government advertising apart from very critical adverts were > channel into this project with the news being delivered by the Kenya News > Agency. The ministry then pays one of the newspapers to print and > distribute as a pullout. > > Needless to say, over this period, advertising revenue has shrunk > dramatically to the point of crippling operations in some newsrooms. To > turn the screws even further, the Ministry has then stopped printing and > publishing this pullout regularly but is now doing so in 'random' fashion > on a weekly basis in any of the said newspapers. The last I saw it was in > the Star Newspaper. > > While no doubt the above move has helped with government austerity, the > media is having to tighten its belt tighter every day. (Not that anyone > owes us anything) > From a team of ten just five years ago, I often have to work with just one > person and maybe an intern to deliver hours of news. (and companies, like > our are all looking to shrink their traditional businesses). > > When you mix the above issues with the general corporate governance issues > that majority of the Kenyan economy faces, there is cause for worry. And > while companies are indeed innovating in order to stay relevant, I daresay > the level of attrition is way faster. > > Then through in lack of depth, lack of experience (because inexperience is > easier to hire and pay) and the rise of fake news and you have a melting > pot that should have everyone worried. > > And while I agree with Ali Hussein that our diligence will eventually pay > off, I fear for the hordes of millennials who may not be as patient. > > In closing, very few companies are willing to take on Government, or even > larger corporates like Safaricom anymore > > > > On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 4:35 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> @ Victor >> >> It is not clear if any of the media houses has taken legal action. >> However, the media attended a press briefing this afternoon where they were >> informed that the stations would "remain off air until the government has >> completed investigations into the "swearing-in" of Opposition leader Raila >> Odinga." >> >> Read on: TV stations will remain shut until investigations end, says >> Matiang'i >> https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/01/31/tv-stations-will- >> remain-shut-until-investigations-end-says-matiangi_c1706915 >> >> >> Video footage:VIDEO: 3 media houses to remain off-air until government >> concludes investigations - Interior CS Fred Matiang'i >> https://twitter.com/ntvkenya/status/958674927405580289 >> >> Best regards >> >> >> Githaiga, Grace >> >> >> >> On Wednesday, 31-01-2018 at 15:40 Victor Kapiyo via kictanet wrote: >> >> Has any media station gone to court on this? >> >> Or are they perhaps pursuing ADR methods to resolve the issue? >> >> >> >> >> *Victor Kapiyo* >> >> Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* >> >> Advocate of the High Court of Kenya,Commissioner for Oaths & Notary Public >> >> *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi |**Web: www.lawmark.co.ke* >> ==================================================== >> >> *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig >> Ziglar* >> >> >> On 31 January 2018 at 14:53, Harry Delano via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Actually, Ali am equally outraged that am not seeing sufficient, copiou, >> outpouring amounts of outrage from the mainstream media, or we being >> hoodwinked..? >> >> >> We seem to be the ones who look more outraged at this, strangely..! >> >> >> Harry >> >> >> On 31 Jan 2018 14:46, "Admin CampusCiti via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Kevin >> >> >> Kuwa mpole Ndugu. [image: :-)] >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> *Hussein & Associates* >> >> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >> >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn:http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> >> Blog:www.alyhussein.com >> >> >> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking >> what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> On 31 Jan 2018, at 1:50 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Peter. I hope you wrote us this email while in a highly charged meeting >> with your colleagues and those from the other houses as regards to how you >> are going to march to both the CA and the MoICT to demand the restoration >> of your transmissions and an explanation. >> >> >> You just tell me where and when we are to start. >> >> >> If not, I have no sympathy for you guys. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 31 January 2018 at 11:53, Peter Wakaba via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Good morning, >> >> >> My conundrum for the day. >> >> >> I work for KTN NEWS >> I had scheduled two interviews today afternoon. >> >> One on modern commercial large scale farming and another on T-vet >> (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) and youth. >> >> >> Being off air on most platforms and under government shutdown, one of my >> interviewees, parastatal Chief, no less, has developed cold feet and >> cancelled or postponed. He is not sure how to behave and whether his >> turning up would be misconstrued. (Two weeks of work out of the window). >> >> >> >> My second interviewee, a focused and passionate lady PS. we have been >> planning and cancelling for 3 months now. When I last got her into studio, >> what was supposed to be a one hour insightful discussion was interrupted by >> a presidential rally by the current President. She got just 3 minutes on TV >> for her trouble and left veeeery angry. >> >> >> After much haggling, we finally rescheduled. AND THEN YESTERDAY HAPPENED. >> Despite the switch off her handlers insist we keep our end of the bargain. >> >> If I host her, will I still be 'kow towing' to the same government that >> is trying to literally throttle my bread and butter ( if I may borrow from >> two expressions). >> >> >> For both them and I, there is a lacuna on how to behave in these >> instances. >> >> >> And yet, my audience still needs to be educated and entertained. Oh what >> interesting times we live in. >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 11:25 AM, Eric David via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> We are living a lie. The Channels are off. Who's answerable? >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* kictanet <kictanet-bounces+mwau=outlook.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> on behalf of Kevin Kamonye via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:45 AM >> *To:* Eric Mwau >> *Cc:* Kevin Kamonye >> >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >> >> A good and insightful read Wangari. >> >> >> The rising power of Facebook, Google and Twitter and their opportunistic >> business models. >> >> >> I can directly correlate the challenges that the world media is facing to >> these corporations. They have basically invalidated the current media >> company model in such a way that they sell content that they do not produce >> themselves and to sweeten the deal further - they do not have to pay for >> any operator licenses.They need to be classified as media companies - at >> the very least. >> >> >> That is why you see our media here being so desperate to the point that >> they almost have no choice but to cooperate with the government because it >> is the biggest source of their revenue. >> >> >> Next in line to be cannibalized is the Telecom industry bu this is a >> discussion for another day. >> >> >> On another note, it is shameful for Kenya to be mentioned with the below >> countries, and in such a context. Does anyone have specific information on >> what the Soros foundation is doing in Kenya. >> >> >> >> That leaves the local battlegrounds in Africa, the Middle East and >> Central Asia. My foundations are actively engaged in all of them. We are >> particularly focused on Africa, where would-be dictators in Kenya, Zimbabwe >> and the Democratic Republic of Congo have perpetrated electoral fraud on an >> unprecedented scale and citizens are literally risking their lives to >> resist the slide into dictatorship. >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 23:30, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet< >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> While haggling here on democracy using the lens of TV media, yes, the >> cyber is also on the spotlight. >> >> >> >> https://www.georgesoros.com/2018/01/25/remarks-delivered-at- >> the-world-economic-forum/ >> >> >> *The IT monopolies* >> >> I want to spend the bulk of my remaining time on another global problem: >> the rise and monopolistic behavior of the giant IT platform companies. >> These companies have often played an innovative and liberating role. But as >> Facebook and Google have grown into ever more powerful monopolies, they >> have become obstacles to innovation, and they have caused a variety of >> problems of which we are only now beginning to become aware. >> >> Companies earn their profits by exploiting their environment. Mining and >> oil companies exploit the physical environment; social media companies >> exploit the social environment. This is particularly nefarious because >> social media companies influence how people think and behave without them >> even being aware of it. This has far-reaching adverse consequences on the >> functioning of democracy, particularly on the integrity of elections. >> >> >> Might it be possible to replace with TV companies, aka broadcasters >> >> "This is particularly nefarious because (social media companies)TV >> companies, aka broadcastersinfluence how people think and behave without >> them even being aware of it. This has far-reaching adverse consequences on >> the functioning of democracy, particularly on the integrity of elections. >> >> >> >> >> 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 Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 20:25, Harry Delano via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Hey Dorcas, >> >> >> There could be specific qualms against the media fraternity, but how >> about effective checks and balances which I suppose a majority of us would >> agree are in place to quite a degree including costs for breach.. >> >> >> Am afraid yours is sanctioning a ' throw-out-the-baby-with-the- >> bath-water' approach. When done with media, next will be this very cyber >> space me and you are thriving on that will be switched off. Then what..?? >> >> >> Harry >> >> >> On 30 Jan 2018 19:13, "Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Media freedom must come with responsibility which currently is not the >> case. >> >> >> Call me when you organize a forum to hold the media to account. >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 6:55 PM, "Liz Orembo via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> @Dorcas, >> >> >> We missed a step forward towards media freedom and freedom to access >> information. >> >> >> Politics aside, I also felt for those who had to keep calling people who >> had internet or could afford bundles to stream the event. There are other >> ways of making the media accountable other than denying citizen access to >> information. >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 18:43, "Denis Mutinda via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> So I’m assuming they will turn off those signals forever? >> >> Media will be on Govts case for the next few weeks. Extinguish one fire, >> start another one. >> >> >> Denis Mutinda >> >> President, ISACA Kenya >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> On 30 Jan 2018, at 18:31, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Other than the perceived illegality, what did we actually miss. >> >> >> I stopped watching these stations two years ago. Most journalists agenda >> set based on personal or paid interests and there is tonnes of evidence to >> this. >> >> >> I am surprised at how so many pretend not to know this 😔 >> >> >> By the way, my business and customers are gravely tired of this political >> crap. I assure many people are. >> >> >> And subscribers are paying to serve the kind of delusional content >> screened (I feel especially for kids). >> >> >> Kenyans, if you want a better country, fix yourself first. Complaining >> about the less 500 senior government officials many of whom you would be >> pleased to replace and benefit like they do is the highest level of >> hypocrisy. >> >> >> Controversial as this may sound, it's the high time each of us took >> ownership by fixing yourself first. >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 6:02 PM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Kevin and all >> >> >> I won't dwell on the tribal or ethnic part of this issue. Let's rather >> address the illegality and unprecedented nature of what is going on right >> now. >> >> >> ALL MAJOR TV STATIONS HAVE GONE DARK. >> >> >> Why? Is it because of a technical issue? Or was it a deliberate attempt >> to muzzle free speech and expression. >> >> >> I understand some goons even went to a particular ISP and tried to block >> certain IP addresses. >> >> >> This level of intimidation and muzzling of the press is unprecedented. >> Any Kenyan of sound mind and body will be against it. Irrespective of the >> political divide. >> >> >> Not even in the darkest days of the KANU Dictatorship has the press been >> treated in such a cavalier manner while the supposedly 'friendly' press >> continue with their business as usual. As I write this Citizen, NTV and KTN >> News are still dark. The rest are operating. WHY? >> >> >> One day someone will be held responsible for this. Impunity cannot last >> forever. >> >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> *Principal* >> >> *Hussein & Associates* >> >> Tel: +254 713 601113 <0713%20601113> >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn:http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alih kassim >> >> >> 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 Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 5:38 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet< >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting >> DG. >> >> >> Mwendwa, to me this reads like ethnic profiling. Not acceptable. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 16:47, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting DG. >> >> >> We thought Kenya is ahead of other countries to experience a shutdown. >> Think again. We are still in January, and 2022 is 5 years away. >> >> >> The media too thought they were above board and could not be harassed >> like normal Kenyans. Now the tide has turned. They were complacent in many >> ways before, during, and after the elections. >> >> >> "... and when they finally came for the media, there was nobody to speak >> up for them" >> >> >> On Jan 30, 2018 2:46 PM, "Tracy Kadesa Adolwa via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> I have been unable to livestream since Baba arrived, is it me only? >> >> >> -Regards >> >> >> Tracy Kadesa, >> >> LL.B ,University of Nairobi. >> >> Dip KSL >> >> legalwalk.wordpress.com >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Peter Wakaba via kictanet< >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> The government simply did not want Kenyans to witness the huge crowds >> that have turned up. AND they are huge. >> >> >> The BBC and Aljazeerah are offering periodical updates live as well. >> >> KTN NEWS livestream is also still on, though intermittent. >> >> And at this point, it is out of Both Raila and Kalonzo's hands. >> >> >> Politics aside, the CA physically disconnected terrestrial links at >> Limuru before then systematically switching off most other channels of >> broadcast, fibre connections and satellite are intermittent. >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:07 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> This is so sad to see happen in my country Kenya. And at so many levels. >> >> >> I will set aside the constitution and the illegality of the situation >> because am not a constitutional expert of any kind. What I can comment on >> is that this is such a strategic failure by the perpetrators. It is >> actually so shocking that they cannot actually see that this only serves to >> add more fuel to the fire. >> >> >> Is this the caliber of people that we have at the top of our Industry? >> Are they not able to advise the government of how futile it is to attempt >> to shutdown communication in today's world??? >> >> >> As for the Kenyan Media - you deserve this. You are a greedy and self >> serving lot. Just the other day we heard recordings of a certain journalist >> being threatened. Where was the collective response? Shame on you too. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 13:34, Wathagi Ndungu via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> A creeping back of autocracy. This is outside the perimeter of the >> constitution. >> >> >> Best Regards, >> >> >> Joy Wathagi Ndungu >> >> Co-Founder, Digital Grassrootswww.digitalgrassroo ts.org >> >> Phone number :*+254706690282* >> >> Alternate Email 1: *joy.w@digitalgrassroots.org*AlternateEmail2:*jndungu@stu >> dentsforliberty.org* >> >> 8638-00300 Nairobi, Kenya >> >> >> >> www.digitalgrassroots.org >> >> https://www.facebook.com/digit algrassroots/ >> >> https://twitter.com/digigrassr oots >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 1:20 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Jubilee can go ahead and switch off the Sun, FaceBook & Twitter. >> >> >> At the height of the protests in Egypt, the dictator president, Hosni >> Mubarak, decided to shut down the Internet as well. That did not stop >> Egyptians from remaining Egyptians. >> >> Who triumphed? >> >> Just because an ostrich decides to bury its head in the sand so as not to >> see what is happening around doesn't make it safe for the ostrich. >> >> >> No need to >> >> >> >> On 30 January 2018 at 11:48, Deborah via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> My apologies. I now understand the situation. I'm working away from the >> TV most of the time. This last time I went by I was corrected that the >> decoder has a subscription, and even then NTV, KTN and Citizen were off. It >> seems they defied the ban on broadcasting live political events. My >> question would now be on the justification of the ban. >> >> ------------------------------ >> From:Keith Andere via kictanet >> Sent:‎30/‎01/‎2018 11:09 >> To:deborah.wanjugu@gmail.com >> Cc:Keith Andere >> Subject:Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >> >> KTN News too. Channels are off on all free to air platforms. >> >> >> KTN News and NTV are available on DSTV. >> >> Regards, >> >> Keith. >> >> >> On 30 Jan 2018 10:53, "Sidney Ochieng via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Citizen and NTV. >> >> On Tue, 30 Jan 2018 at 10:33, Deborah <deborah.wanjugu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hey Sidney, >> >> Which signals have been turned off? I went to check and found them all on >> and transmitting normally with the exception of Citizen. It usually has >> issues on the Startimes decoder. >> >> Deborah >> >> ------------------------------ >> From:Sidney Ochieng via kictanet >> Sent:‎30/‎01/‎2018 10:26 >> To:deborah.wanjugu@gmail.com >> Cc:Sidney Ochieng >> Subject:[kictanet] TV signals turned off >> >> Listers, >> >> How long before they come for the internet? I’m so disappointed in the CA >> >> -- >> >> Regards, >> >> Sidney >> >> >> Twitter:@princelySid|*Web:*s idneyochieng.co.ke >> *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid >> >> -- >> >> Regards, >> >> Sidney >> >> >> Twitter:@princelySid|*Web:*s idneyochieng.co.ke >> *Skype: *sidney.ochieng | *Github:* princelySid >> >> >> ______________________________ _________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTA Net/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/kephan d%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. 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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/eddiekiama%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. 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Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off
by Dorcas Muthoni 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

These are now the questions. How do we protect the citizens. On Feb 1, 2018 12:43 PM, "Ngigi Waithaka" <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: @Dorcas, You are right on one account... *Politricks* But the question is, who should be the *judge* of the difference between Politics & Politriks ? Another politician? Political party in power? And that is why we have The Courts, CAK (Although their independence based on the recent happenings & Wangusi Saga, is in doubt) that are supposed to be the neutral arbiter! Remember in just about every major atrocity that has happened in human history, those in power are more often responsible, than those not in power! Regards On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 12:02 PM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > @Ali and @Kiama, the word is politricks. > > Reporting politics obsessively for personal and paid interest. This is > where I fault the media. They know themselves. > > This trend does not benefit the professional media or the followers but > rather brings selfish political games to your channel. > > On Feb 1, 2018 9:50 AM, "Mutemi wa Kiama" <eddiekiama(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Dorcas? > > Don't report politics? Don't report corruption, mismanagement, theft of > public resources, abuse of office? Don't report LIFE in Kenya is what you > are saying. You want to stay in your ignorance perch and enjoy your comfort > zones. Thing is, you won't know what hits you when it crumbles. > > #LestWeForget: When local TV stations were arbitrary switched off during > digital migration, notwithstanding that the global deadline was over a year > away providing room for negotiation & structured migration, the CS in > charge of information/ICT was... drum roll... incidentally, one Fred > Matiang'i!!! YaHoo! > > Let's keep feeding the pet python by doing nothing, after all, we are not > media. No way internet can be shut down surely! > > Ni mimi, > > Edwin Kiama > > > Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! > ------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------------------------------- > Social Innovator, Social Justice Entrepreneur, Catalyst, Human Rights > Defender, Social Accountability Champion, Rhize Coach > > #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion > > The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) > Ordinary, Fearless Kenyans. > > Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movement www.sautiyawanjiku.com > > https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya > > https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt > > https://plus.google.com/u/1/+WanjikuMapinduzi/posts > > http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya > > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change > the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead > > > > On 1 Feb 2018 09:02, "Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > @Peter > > This is very true and I know to survive in the media business today is not > business as usual. > > Instead of focusing on politricks, claiming it sells why not wake to the > call of disruption. > > We have all lost government business across many sectors, many bills > remain unpaid in public procurement, now it's time to create new value > propositions to the undeserved or new relevant content. > > If you check the Google search statistics on top Kenyan user searches, > that would provide a pointer on some content areas worth airtime with > relevant local context. > > By the way, why is KTN HOME still broadcasting? Because they focus is on > family entertainment? I am sure several others are on air. > > Wake up call to your mainstream media houses producers? Over emphasis on > politricks especially during the news hours will eventually cost the media. > > > > On Jan 31, 2018 4:38 PM, "Peter Wakaba via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Let me give a bit of background on why media owners may be taking the >> quiet road on this one. After President Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in in >> 2013, and thereafter he named his cabinet, the Ministry of information >> moved forward with an idea that had been floating around for a while. To >> streamline government spending on advertising and several associated areas >> under one body. Meant to create synergy through bulk and then save >> government money, the move saw government then channel all advertising >> cash through the Government Advertising Agency. >> >> Between January and April of 2016, this body billed just over a cool >> ksh.4B. >> >> Then they moved a step further and created the 'My Gov' pullout which >> initially ran in the two national dailies, plus the people and the star. >> Henceforth all government advertising apart from very critical adverts were >> channel into this project with the news being delivered by the Kenya News >> Agency. The ministry then pays one of the newspapers to print and >> distribute as a pullout. >> >> Needless to say, over this period, advertising revenue has shrunk >> dramatically to the point of crippling operations in some newsrooms. To >> turn the screws even further, the Ministry has then stopped printing and >> publishing this pullout regularly but is now doing so in 'random' fashion >> on a weekly basis in any of the said newspapers. The last I saw it was in >> the Star Newspaper. >> >> While no doubt the above move has helped with government austerity, the >> media is having to tighten its belt tighter every day. (Not that anyone >> owes us anything) >> From a team of ten just five years ago, I often have to work with just >> one person and maybe an intern to deliver hours of news. (and companies, >> like our are all looking to shrink their traditional businesses). >> >> When you mix the above issues with the general corporate governance >> issues that majority of the Kenyan economy faces, there is cause for worry. >> And while companies are indeed innovating in order to stay relevant, I >> daresay the level of attrition is way faster. >> >> Then through in lack of depth, lack of experience (because inexperience >> is easier to hire and pay) and the rise of fake news and you have a melting >> pot that should have everyone worried. >> >> And while I agree with Ali Hussein that our diligence will eventually pay >> off, I fear for the hordes of millennials who may not be as patient. >> >> In closing, very few companies are willing to take on Government, or even >> larger corporates like Safaricom anymore >> >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 4:35 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> @ Victor >>> >>> It is not clear if any of the media houses has taken legal action. >>> However, the media attended a press briefing this afternoon where they were >>> informed that the stations would "remain off air until the government has >>> completed investigations into the "swearing-in" of Opposition leader Raila >>> Odinga." >>> >>> Read on: TV stations will remain shut until investigations end, says >>> Matiang'i >>> https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/01/31/tv-stations-will- >>> remain-shut-until-investigations-end-says-matiangi_c1706915 >>> >>> >>> Video footage:VIDEO: 3 media houses to remain off-air until government >>> concludes investigations - Interior CS Fred Matiang'i >>> https://twitter.com/ntvkenya/status/958674927405580289 >>> >>> Best regards >>> >>> >>> Githaiga, Grace >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, 31-01-2018 at 15:40 Victor Kapiyo via kictanet wrote: >>> >>> Has any media station gone to court on this? >>> >>> Or are they perhaps pursuing ADR methods to resolve the issue? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> *Victor Kapiyo* >>> >>> Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* >>> >>> Advocate of the High Court of Kenya,Commissioner for Oaths & Notary >>> Public >>> >>> *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi |**Web: >>> www.lawmark.co.ke* >>> ==================================================== >>> >>> *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig >>> Ziglar* >>> >>> >>> On 31 January 2018 at 14:53, Harry Delano via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Actually, Ali am equally outraged that am not seeing sufficient, copiou, >>> outpouring amounts of outrage from the mainstream media, or we being >>> hoodwinked..? >>> >>> >>> We seem to be the ones who look more outraged at this, strangely..! >>> >>> >>> Harry >>> >>> >>> On 31 Jan 2018 14:46, "Admin CampusCiti via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Kevin >>> >>> >>> Kuwa mpole Ndugu. [image: :-)] >>> >>> *Ali Hussein* >>> >>> *Hussein & Associates* >>> >>> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >>> >>> >>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>> >>> Skype: abu-jomo >>> >>> LinkedIn:http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>> >>> Blog:www.alyhussein.com >>> >>> >>> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking >>> what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> >>> On 31 Jan 2018, at 1:50 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Peter. I hope you wrote us this email while in a highly charged meeting >>> with your colleagues and those from the other houses as regards to how you >>> are going to march to both the CA and the MoICT to demand the restoration >>> of your transmissions and an explanation. >>> >>> >>> You just tell me where and when we are to start. >>> >>> >>> If not, I have no sympathy for you guys. >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> >>> Kevin >>> >>> >>> On 31 January 2018 at 11:53, Peter Wakaba via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Good morning, >>> >>> >>> My conundrum for the day. >>> >>> >>> I work for KTN NEWS >>> I had scheduled two interviews today afternoon. >>> >>> One on modern commercial large scale farming and another on T-vet >>> (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) and youth. >>> >>> >>> Being off air on most platforms and under government shutdown, one of my >>> interviewees, parastatal Chief, no less, has developed cold feet and >>> cancelled or postponed. He is not sure how to behave and whether his >>> turning up would be misconstrued. (Two weeks of work out of the window). >>> >>> >>> >>> My second interviewee, a focused and passionate lady PS. we have been >>> planning and cancelling for 3 months now. When I last got her into studio, >>> what was supposed to be a one hour insightful discussion was interrupted by >>> a presidential rally by the current President. She got just 3 minutes on TV >>> for her trouble and left veeeery angry. >>> >>> >>> After much haggling, we finally rescheduled. AND THEN YESTERDAY >>> HAPPENED. Despite the switch off her handlers insist we keep our end of the >>> bargain. >>> >>> If I host her, will I still be 'kow towing' to the same government that >>> is trying to literally throttle my bread and butter ( if I may borrow from >>> two expressions). >>> >>> >>> For both them and I, there is a lacuna on how to behave in these >>> instances. >>> >>> >>> And yet, my audience still needs to be educated and entertained. Oh what >>> interesting times we live in. >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 11:25 AM, Eric David via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> We are living a lie. The Channels are off. Who's answerable? >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *From:* kictanet <kictanet-bounces+mwau=outlook.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> on behalf of Kevin Kamonye via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:45 AM >>> *To:* Eric Mwau >>> *Cc:* Kevin Kamonye >>> >>> >>> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >>> >>> A good and insightful read Wangari. >>> >>> >>> The rising power of Facebook, Google and Twitter and their opportunistic >>> business models. >>> >>> >>> I can directly correlate the challenges that the world media is facing >>> to these corporations. They have basically invalidated the current media >>> company model in such a way that they sell content that they do not produce >>> themselves and to sweeten the deal further - they do not have to pay for >>> any operator licenses.They need to be classified as media companies - at >>> the very least. >>> >>> >>> That is why you see our media here being so desperate to the point that >>> they almost have no choice but to cooperate with the government because it >>> is the biggest source of their revenue. >>> >>> >>> Next in line to be cannibalized is the Telecom industry bu this is a >>> discussion for another day. >>> >>> >>> On another note, it is shameful for Kenya to be mentioned with the below >>> countries, and in such a context. Does anyone have specific information on >>> what the Soros foundation is doing in Kenya. >>> >>> >>> >>> That leaves the local battlegrounds in Africa, the Middle East and >>> Central Asia. My foundations are actively engaged in all of them. We are >>> particularly focused on Africa, where would-be dictators in Kenya, Zimbabwe >>> and the Democratic Republic of Congo have perpetrated electoral fraud on an >>> unprecedented scale and citizens are literally risking their lives to >>> resist the slide into dictatorship. >>> >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> >>> Kevin >>> >>> >>> On 30 January 2018 at 23:30, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet< >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> While haggling here on democracy using the lens of TV media, yes, the >>> cyber is also on the spotlight. >>> >>> >>> >>> https://www.georgesoros.com/2018/01/25/remarks-delivered-at- >>> the-world-economic-forum/ >>> >>> >>> *The IT monopolies* >>> >>> I want to spend the bulk of my remaining time on another global problem: >>> the rise and monopolistic behavior of the giant IT platform companies. >>> These companies have often played an innovative and liberating role. But as >>> Facebook and Google have grown into ever more powerful monopolies, they >>> have become obstacles to innovation, and they have caused a variety of >>> problems of which we are only now beginning to become aware. >>> >>> Companies earn their profits by exploiting their environment. Mining and >>> oil companies exploit the physical environment; social media companies >>> exploit the social environment. This is particularly nefarious because >>> social media companies influence how people think and behave without them >>> even being aware of it. This has far-reaching adverse consequences on the >>> functioning of democracy, particularly on the integrity of elections. >>> >>> >>> Might it be possible to replace with TV companies, aka broadcasters >>> >>> "This is particularly nefarious because (social media companies)TV >>> companies, aka broadcastersinfluence how people think and behave without >>> them even being aware of it. This has far-reaching adverse consequences on >>> the functioning of democracy, particularly on the integrity of elections. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> 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 Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 20:25, Harry Delano via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Hey Dorcas, >>> >>> >>> There could be specific qualms against the media fraternity, but how >>> about effective checks and balances which I suppose a majority of us would >>> agree are in place to quite a degree including costs for breach.. >>> >>> >>> Am afraid yours is sanctioning a ' throw-out-the-baby-with-the- >>> bath-water' approach. When done with media, next will be this very cyber >>> space me and you are thriving on that will be switched off. Then what..?? >>> >>> >>> Harry >>> >>> >>> On 30 Jan 2018 19:13, "Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> Media freedom must come with responsibility which currently is not the >>> case. >>> >>> >>> Call me when you organize a forum to hold the media to account. >>> >>> >>> On Jan 30, 2018 6:55 PM, "Liz Orembo via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> @Dorcas, >>> >>> >>> We missed a step forward towards media freedom and freedom to access >>> information. >>> >>> >>> Politics aside, I also felt for those who had to keep calling people who >>> had internet or could afford bundles to stream the event. There are other >>> ways of making the media accountable other than denying citizen access to >>> information. >>> >>> >>> On Jan 30, 2018 18:43, "Denis Mutinda via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> So I’m assuming they will turn off those signals forever? >>> >>> Media will be on Govts case for the next few weeks. Extinguish one fire, >>> start another one. >>> >>> >>> Denis Mutinda >>> >>> President, ISACA Kenya >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> >>> On 30 Jan 2018, at 18:31, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> Other than the perceived illegality, what did we actually miss. >>> >>> >>> I stopped watching these stations two years ago. Most journalists agenda >>> set based on personal or paid interests and there is tonnes of evidence to >>> this. >>> >>> >>> I am surprised at how so many pretend not to know this 😔 >>> >>> >>> By the way, my business and customers are gravely tired of this >>> political crap. I assure many people are. >>> >>> >>> And subscribers are paying to serve the kind of delusional content >>> screened (I feel especially for kids). >>> >>> >>> Kenyans, if you want a better country, fix yourself first. Complaining >>> about the less 500 senior government officials many of whom you would be >>> pleased to replace and benefit like they do is the highest level of >>> hypocrisy. >>> >>> >>> Controversial as this may sound, it's the high time each of us took >>> ownership by fixing yourself first. >>> >>> >>> On Jan 30, 2018 6:02 PM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> Kevin and all >>> >>> >>> I won't dwell on the tribal or ethnic part of this issue. Let's rather >>> address the illegality and unprecedented nature of what is going on right >>> now. >>> >>> >>> ALL MAJOR TV STATIONS HAVE GONE DARK. >>> >>> >>> Why? Is it because of a technical issue? Or was it a deliberate attempt >>> to muzzle free speech and expression. >>> >>> >>> I understand some goons even went to a particular ISP and tried to block >>> certain IP addresses. >>> >>> >>> This level of intimidation and muzzling of the press is unprecedented. >>> Any Kenyan of sound mind and body will be against it. Irrespective of the >>> political divide. >>> >>> >>> Not even in the darkest days of the KANU Dictatorship has the press been >>> treated in such a cavalier manner while the supposedly 'friendly' press >>> continue with their business as usual. As I write this Citizen, NTV and KTN >>> News are still dark. The rest are operating. WHY? >>> >>> >>> One day someone will be held responsible for this. Impunity cannot last >>> forever. >>> >>> >>> *Ali Hussein* >>> >>> *Principal* >>> >>> *Hussein & Associates* >>> >>> Tel: +254 713 601113 <0713%20601113> >>> >>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>> >>> Skype: abu-jomo >>> >>> LinkedIn:http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alih kassim >>> >>> >>> 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 Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 5:38 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet< >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting >>> DG. >>> >>> >>> Mwendwa, to me this reads like ethnic profiling. Not acceptable. >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> >>> Kevin >>> >>> >>> On 30 January 2018 at 16:47, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> This may explain why Wangusi had to go. There is a Kemei who is acting >>> DG. >>> >>> >>> We thought Kenya is ahead of other countries to experience a shutdown. >>> Think again. We are still in January, and 2022 is 5 years away. >>> >>> >>> The media too thought they were above board and could not be harassed >>> like normal Kenyans. Now the tide has turned. They were complacent in many >>> ways before, during, and after the elections. >>> >>> >>> "... and when they finally came for the media, there was nobody to speak >>> up for them" >>> >>> >>> On Jan 30, 2018 2:46 PM, "Tracy Kadesa Adolwa via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> I have been unable to livestream since Baba arrived, is it me only? >>> >>> >>> -Regards >>> >>> >>> Tracy Kadesa, >>> >>> LL.B ,University of Nairobi. >>> >>> Dip KSL >>> >>> legalwalk.wordpress.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Peter Wakaba via kictanet< >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> The government simply did not want Kenyans to witness the huge crowds >>> that have turned up. AND they are huge. >>> >>> >>> The BBC and Aljazeerah are offering periodical updates live as well. >>> >>> KTN NEWS livestream is also still on, though intermittent. >>> >>> And at this point, it is out of Both Raila and Kalonzo's hands. >>> >>> >>> Politics aside, the CA physically disconnected terrestrial links at >>> Limuru before then systematically switching off most other channels of >>> broadcast, fibre connections and satellite are intermittent. >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 2:07 PM, Kevin Kamonye via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> This is so sad to see happen in my country Kenya. And at so many levels. >>> >>> >>> I will set aside the constitution and the illegality of the situation >>> because am not a constitutional expert of any kind. What I can comment on >>> is that this is such a strategic failure by the perpetrators. It is >>> actually so shocking that they cannot actually see that this only serves to >>> add more fuel to the fire. >>> >>> >>> Is this the caliber of people that we have at the top of our Industry? >>> Are they not able to advise the government of how futile it is to attempt >>> to shutdown communication in today's world??? >>> >>> >>> As for the Kenyan Media - you deserve this. You are a greedy and self >>> serving lot. Just the other day we heard recordings of a certain journalist >>> being threatened. Where was the collective response? Shame on you too. >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> >>> Kevin >>> >>> >>> On 30 January 2018 at 13:34, Wathagi Ndungu via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> A creeping back of autocracy. This is outside the perimeter of the >>> constitution. >>> >>> >>> Best Regards, >>> >>> >>> Joy Wathagi Ndungu >>> >>> Co-Founder, Digital Grassrootswww.digitalgrassroo ts.org >>> >>> Phone number :*+254706690282* >>> >>> Alternate Email 1: *joy.w@digitalgrassroots.org*AlternateEmail2:*jndungu@stu >>> dentsforliberty.org* >>> >>> 8638-00300 Nairobi, Kenya >>> >>> >>> >>> www.digitalgrassroots.org >>> >>> https://www.facebook.com/digit algrassroots/ >>> >>> https://twitter.com/digigrassr oots >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 1:20 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> Jubilee can go ahead and switch off the Sun, FaceBook & Twitter. >>> >>> >>> At the height of the protests in Egypt, the dictator president, Hosni >>> Mubarak, decided to shut down the Internet as well. That did not stop >>> Egyptians from remaining Egyptians. >>> >>> Who triumphed? >>> >>> Just because an ostrich decides to bury its head in the sand so as not >>> to see what is happening around doesn't make it safe for the ostrich. >>> >>> >>> No need to >>> >>> >>> >>> On 30 January 2018 at 11:48, Deborah via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> My apologies. I now understand the situation. I'm working away from the >>> TV most of the time. This last time I went by I was corrected that the >>> decoder has a subscription, and even then NTV, KTN and Citizen were off. It >>> seems they defied the ban on broadcasting live political events. My >>> question would now be on the justification of the ban. >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> From:Keith Andere via kictanet >>> Sent:‎30/‎01/‎2018 11:09 >>> To:deborah.wanjugu@gmail.com >>> Cc:Keith Andere >>> Subject:Re: [kictanet] TV signals turned off >>> >>> KTN News too. Channels are off on all free to air platforms. >>> >>> >>> KTN News and NTV are available on DSTV. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Keith. >>> >>> >>> On 30 Jan 2018 10:53, "Sidney Ochieng via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>> >>> Citizen and NTV. >>> >>> On Tue, 30 Jan 2018 at 10:33, Deborah <deborah.wanjugu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hey Sidney, >>> >>> Which signals have been turned off? I went to check and found them all >>> on and transmitting normally with the exception of Citizen. It usually has >>> issues on the Startimes decoder. >>> >>> Deborah >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> From:Sidney Ochieng via kictanet >>> Sent:‎30/‎01/‎2018 10:26 >>> To:deborah.wanjugu@gmail.com >>> Cc:Sidney Ochieng >>> Subject:[kictanet] TV signals turned off >>> >>> >>> Listers, >>> >>> How long before they come for the internet? 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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/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTA Net/ >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/harry26001%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/vkapiyo%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. >>> >>> >>> >>> Co-Convenor >>> Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) >>> Twitter:@ggithaiga >>> Tel: 254722701495 <0722%20701495> >>> Skype: gracegithaiga >>> Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >>> Linkedin: 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. Not in my ability >>> to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama. >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/peterwakaba%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. >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> *Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, It knows it must run faster >> than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes >> up, >> it knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. >> It >> doesn't matter whether you are a gazelle or a lion. When the sun comes >> up, >> you better start running. - In "The World is Flat" by Thomas L. 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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/eddiekiama%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/ngigi%40at.co.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. > > -- *Regards,* *Wait**haka Ngigi* Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building T +254 20 525 0750 |Office Mobile: +254 716 201061 <0716%20201061> | M +254 737 811 000 www.at.co.ke

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