February 2018 - KICTANet

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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