May 2018 - KICTANet

Seeking information on NEMIS
by Grace Bomu 17 May '18

17 May '18

Dear listers, I am sure that those of you who are parents/guardians/caregivers here filled in the NEMIS (Ministry of Education System) forms from their children's schools at least once or twice as the school year or registration for exams. It got me wondering what the system is really about and how children's data is protected. I scoured the internet for any policy/legal document and the one I came across was a user guide. Would anyone, the Ministry, Authority, task force members or contractors please share more information on the purpose of the system as well as how parents and children can access it, how long the data will be kept, who is keeping it etc? Regards, -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Fwd: [AfriSIG-Alumni]: Call for applications for the Sixth African School on Internet Governance now open!
by SILLAH Kawsu 17 May '18

17 May '18

Publisher: APCNews 16 May 2018 Are you a current or potential leader in internet governance forums and debates in Africa? Do you want to deepen your understanding of the “multistakeholder” approach to internet-related policy making? Whether you are a policy maker, a researcher, a regulator, an engineer, a journalist, an entrepreneur or a gender equality and human rights defender – if you care about internet policy in Africa, AfriSIG is for you! The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and the African Union Commission are pleased to announce the call for applications for the sixth African School on Internet Governance <http://afrisig.org/> (AfriSIG). The 2018 School will coincide with the African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) which will take place later this year in Sudan. Dates are still to be confirmed. AfriSIG’s primary goal is to give Africans from multiple sectors and stakeholder groups the opportunity to gain knowledge that will enable them to participate confidently and effectively in national, regional and global internet governance processes and debates. Curriculum The School is structured as a five-day intensive learning and knowledge-sharing event which covers: - An overview of internet governance concepts, issues and institutions - Internet architecture, infrastructure, standards and protocols and management of internet names and numbers - Internet governance and social issues: gender, human rights and development - Cybersecurity, multistakeholder approaches and emerging issues in internet governance such as algorithms and the internet of things. The highlight of the school is a practicum in which participants have to tackle an actual internet-related policy challenge and come up with an agreed solution or statement. Who can apply? Applicants who have relevant work experience and/or involvement in internet governance or ICT policy and regulation and who are positioned to make meaningful contributions to strengthening internet governance in Africa, and African voices in internet governance globally. The School will accept applications from current or emerging leaders and professionals from: - Government ministries and departments, national and regional communications regulatory authorities, and public sector information and communications services such as public libraries. - Members of parliament, particularly if they are involved in parliamentary portfolio committees that deal with media, communications and information technology issues. - Service providers and other businesses who form part of the internet industry. - Civil society and non-governmental organisations who interact with or operate in the internet-related information and communications sector. - Human rights institutions dealing with internet issues, such as national or regional human rights commissions. - Community-based information and communications services and the broader community informatics sector. - The judiciary and other members of the legal community working with internet and communications law. - Members of law enforcement agencies who deal with internet issues. - The internet technical community. - Academic and research institutions that deal with internet issues. - Media organisations and outlets that focus on the internet. Individual bloggers and journalists who focus on the internet are also encouraged to apply. Funding opportunities The AfriSIG organisers have a limited number of scholarships available for successful applicants. These will cover air travel, shared accommodation and meal costs for the duration of the School. Successful applicants have the option of staying in a single room, but they would need to cover the additional cost themselves. Self-funded and sponsored participants are encouraged to apply. All participants, even those who are awarded scholarships, will be expected to pay their own local transport expenses and visa fees. To apply please complete the form here <https://www.apc.org/limesurvey/index.php/341217/lang-en> by *Friday 16 June 2018*. Please note that as part of the application, you will be required to upload a recent CV, two reference letters and a letter of financial commitment should you be self-funded For more information, visit the AfriSIG website <http://www.afrisig.org/> or contact the AfriSIG organiser, Koliwe Majama at afrisig(a)apc.org. AfriSIG footprints/More about AfriSIG AfriSIG is part of the growing global community of practice for promoting and strengthening active multistakeholder participation in internet governance spaces. Similar internet governance schools are held in Europe, Asia and Latin America. The first AfriSIG took place in 2013 in Durban, South Africa, followed by Mauritius in 2014, Ethiopia in 2015, South Africa in 2016 and Egypt in 2017. Over the years, AfriSIG has built a multidisciplinary cadre of expertise in internet governance on the continent through the participation of current and emerging leaders drawn from government, business, academia and civil society. The diversity of participants emphasises the school’s objective of enhancing multistakeholder cooperation in national to global internet policy and development. A tracer study <https://www.apc.org/en/node/34578> that examines the impact on individual participants over the first four rounds of the school reflects what a huge positive difference it has made in their perceptions and careers. In 2017 the School was awarded with a World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize <http://afrisig.org/tag/wsis-prize> for international and regional cooperation. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Koliwe Majama <koliwe(a)apc.org> Date: Thu, May 17, 2018 at 7:43 AM Subject: [AfriSIG-Alumni] Announcing call: AfriSIG [6th edition] To: <afrisig-alumni(a)lists.apc.org> Dear Colleagues I hope I find you well. Please find below the link for the call for the Sixth African School on Internet Governance. https://www.apc.org/en/news/call-applications-sixth-african-school-internet… Please share in your networks. Warm regards, ----- Koliwe Majama AfriSIG Coordinator Mobile/Whatsapp : +263773619198 Skype: koliwe.nyoni _______________________________________________ AfriSIG-Alumni mailing list Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/afrisig-alumni To unsubscribe, email afrisig-alumni-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.org -- Best Regards, [image: --]SILLAH Kawsu [image: https://]about.me/ksillah *Website: http://africanyouthcommission.org/ <http://africanyouthcommission.org/>* *Twitter: **https://twitter.com/aycommission <https://twitter.com/aycommission>* *Facebook: **https://www.facebook.com/AYCommission/ <https://www.facebook.com/AYCommission/>* *Mobile: (+220) 986 5300 | 396 5300 | 686 5300*

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Symposium Invite: Digital Transformation of Court Systems
by Robert Muthuri 17 May '18

17 May '18

Dear Listers, Kindly find below an invitation by Strathmore Law School to a symposium on the digital transformation of court systems. Kindly respond by Monday 21st. You can reserve by sending an email or calling the number on the flyer below. Looking forward to having you with us. Best, Robert.

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BAKE statement on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
by Wamathai (HapaKenya) 17 May '18

17 May '18

Dear listers, Kindly find BAKE's statement on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018 here https://www.blog.bake.co.ke/2018/05/17/bake-to-challenge-the-constitutional…

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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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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 132, Issue 42
by June Tessy 16 May '18

16 May '18

The website looks good! Good UX/UI, easy to navigate. I hope there is a swahili tab for accessibility considering it's the national language. I understand the challenge in translation of technical terms but people like Bonface Witaba (in the list) have undertaken such projects ona a global level, so possible IMO. Perhaps also, ease of navigation tools for persons with disability. That being said, well in to the CA for being on top in terms of online visibility, very few state agencies have useful websites that would meet the threshold required for access to information. Kind Regards, June Tessy LinkedIn Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/juneokal> On 15 May 2018 at 12:59, <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. Feedback on New Look CA Website (Gimode, Chiimbiru) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 15 May 2018 09:55:24 +0000 > From: "Gimode, Chiimbiru" <gimode(a)ca.go.ke> > To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Feedback on New Look CA Website > Message-ID: <D7208939.73EF0%gimode(a)ca.go.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="cp1251" > > Dear Listers, > The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) regularly redesigns its > website to make it responsive to the needs of consumers and emerging > market trends. > In this regard, the Authority has redesigned its website and in the > process of finalising content upload and tying up the loose ends. > We wish to get your comments on the new direction to enable us improve the > site as we finalise. > You can access the new website on this link:https://squad.wpp- > scangroup.com/2017/ca/ > Kindly send your thoughts to the email address: sali(a)ca.go.ke<mailto: > saidi(a)ca.go.ke> with a copy to gimode(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:gimode@ca.go.ke> > and mugalo(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:mugalo@ca.go.ke>. > We would appreciate if we could get your feedback by 12 noon on Thursday, > 18th May 2018. > > > > 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:873C3A30-E797-482B-9E5C-BD2204AE1B4B] > 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. >

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Cybercrimes Bill
by Bernard Kioko 16 May '18

16 May '18

GetIT411: PRESIDENT Kenyatta assents to Cybercrimes Bill; it criminalizes abuse of persons on social media removing legal lacuna. www.capitalfm.co.ke Somene kindly forward the final document that has been assented.

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DATA PRIVACY: A FOCUS ON PRIVACY
by Mwanah Cephas Okoth 16 May '18

16 May '18

Dear Listers, You are invited to the *CyberSPEAK | Learn & Connect - Session One *on Data Privacy: A Focus on GDPR -- Wednesday, May 23rd -- 11.30 am at the 5th Floor, American Space, Bazaar Plaza, Moi Ave. CBD. CyberSPEAK is the go to event for – cybersecurity talks and networking in Kenya, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to learn from the experts, network with professionals and connect with the cyber industry -- in the *cybersecurity epi-center of Africa, Kenya.* *Brief:* The event is aimed at creating awareness around the general data protection regulation (GDPR) which is a European Union regulation with a push for Kenya to have a Data protection law that will help in protecting and ensuring data privacy for all Kenyans. *Objective:* To enable that participants understand and appreciate the need for data privacy and protection in view of the GDPR impact on Africa, and Kenya specifically. *NOTE: * Only 50 seats available. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/data-privacy-a-focus-on-gdpr-tickets-460667920… Find informational poster attached for your sharing. Kindest, -- Okoth C. J Team Leader.

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Airtel customer loses Sh3m compensation bid over network disruption
by Victor Kapiyo 15 May '18

15 May '18

The High Court has dismissed pleas by an Airtel customer who wanted the telco compelled to pay him Sh3 million for his alleged losses after a network disruption. Mr Leonard Onyango accused Airtel of repeated network disruptions in March last year. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/news/Customer-loses-bid-to-compel-Airte… Looks like the public are now turning to courts for redress over network disruptions. Even as CA revises it's otherwise ok website, can the CA team also guide Consumers on the appropriate procedures for redress under their mandate for such. I think many people get frustrated calling customer numbers that are sometimes generally disfunctional or just intentionally off the hook whenever some service providers have issues with their networks. Twitter is awash with complaints to service providers. I would wish to understand what measures the CA has taken to ensure compliance and service delivery. It would be good to get some statistics too (since these aren't included in the CA Sector reports). Victor

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HOTELONLINE AND TERANGA MERGED
by Eric M K Osiakwan 15 May '18

15 May '18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Endre Opdal Phone: +47 98035695 Email: endre(a)hotelonline.co HOTELONLINE AND TERANGA MERGED African and European traveltech startups merge to become frontier markets leader OSLO, NORWAY, 15th May 2018 – Senegalese Teranga Solutions has merged with HotelOnline to create a traveltech industry leader in the global frontier markets. The companies individually had systems and business models that were complimentary and together they now have a cloud-based ecosystem platform for independent hotels – the first of its kind, making HotelOnline a global leader in frontier markets. Moustapha Ndoye and his brother Alioune Ndoye returned to their native Dakar, Senegal right after college in the US to launch Teranga Solutions. They quickly became a market leader, recognized in 2013 by Demo Africa as one of the most innovative startups on the continent. In early 2018 Destination Senegal the national tourism agency of Senegal contracted them to rollout their system in 800 plus hotels in Senegal – a model they are replicating across the continent. Havar Bauck and Endre Opdal, both from Norway, launched the digital hotel marketing powerhouse Savanna Sunrise in 2014, targeting independent hotels in East Africa. In 2017, they merged with Polish traveltech startup Hotel Online, to create the company now known as HotelOnline. Their technology has won several awards including a Google I/O and Expedia Hackathon. It has so far been deployed in more than 1,200 independent hotels across 17 markets in Africa and South Asia. HotelOnline now has operations in Norway, Poland, Senegal, Kenya and Nigeria with commercial presence in Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Ghana and Pakistan. In 2018 Year-to-date; 20,000 room nights have been sold through the HotelOnline platform, totalling USD1.6M. In a joint statement the four founders said “by joining forces we are able to provide a complete solution specifically designed for hotels in frontier markets. The global frontier markets comprise majority of the world’s hotels. But these hotels are yet to catch up with digitization of their operations and markets hence they are the low-hanging fruits.” Eric Osiakwan, Managing Partner of Chanzo Capital who is an investor in Teranga Solutions and now joins the board of HotelOnline indicated that by coming together under HotelOnline we have the clout to conquer and dominate the hospitality industry in the global frontier markets for the foreseeable future. “I am proud to be part of this amazing global team combining Africa and European expertise and experience considering the tremendous growth opportunities of the merged company.” About HotelOnline HotelOnline is a cloud-base ecosystem platform for independent hotels in frontier markets – more details @ www.hotelonline.co <http://www.hotelonline.co/> or email endre(a)hotelonline.co <mailto:endre@hotelonline.co> or call +47 98035695 Eric here Eric M.K Osiakwan "Accraboy" 4 Skype @eosiakwan 4 Twitter www.ericosiakwan.com +233244386792 4 WhatsApp

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