August 2018 - KICTANet

Why the Digital ID project is important
by S.M. Muraya 17 Aug '18

17 Aug '18

Dear Listers, To avoid being tried (in future) for treason (selling/entrusting Kenyan bio-metric data to foreigners) our public officials need to ensure the Digital ID project is localized (managed/operated) by Kenyans (excluding dual citizens). Walu has described why the Digital ID project is important https://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/Digital-ID-project-raise… "Globally, this problem is known as an Identity Management problem and in Kenya, it has reached an acute stage and requires an urgent but carefully thought through approach to resolve.."

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A survey on value added services for airtime credit and other mobile based micro credit
by Geoffrey Gitau 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

Dear Kictanet friends I am Dr Gitau Kamau and with my partner institution Infoholic we are conducting a interational survey to determine infographics on financial technologies (fintech) through mobile service providers value added services such as micro credit via mpesa among others. Kindly help me by completing attached questionnaire. Rgds Dr Gitau Kamau On Tue, 14 Aug 2018, 13:04 Mercy Njue via kictanet, < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Greetings, > > Botlab has partnered with ISOC to offer a free online course- Introduction > to Network Operations course ( September Cohort Registration). The courses > are free and anyone can apply. Those who complete this course will be > allowed to take on the Network service and monitoring course. > > If you are interested, check the links below: > > *Introduction to Network Operations course * > Course outline and prerequisites click here > <https://isoc-inforum.afrinic.net/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Introduction%20to…> > Sign up sheet, click here > <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq-stz_l6BC6SFYJzFByHa9Jz_DdEusP9…> > > *Network Services and Monitoring course* > Course outline and prerequisites click here > <https://isoc-inforum.afrinic.net/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Network%20Service…> > -- > Mercy Njue > Founder Botlab > > Botlab Physical Address: Ngong hills Hotel along Ngong road, 5th Floor > Office line: +254 700 915197 > Mobile: +254 729758 701 > Email: Mercy(a)botlab.biz > *Endless possibilities :* www.botlab.biz > > > > *"* What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. - > Eleanor Powell > _______________________________________________ > 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/mailman/options/kictanet/gitaugk%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] Policy and Regulatory Framework on Privacy and Data Protection (Draft)
by Jimmy Gitonga 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

This is an excellent summary of the draft bill on Data Protection. Thank you Michael. While working on platforms that hold public information and register users through 3rd party authorisation applications, I suppose those types are exempted. But let me read the draft for myself :-D. With the best regards, Jimmy Gitonga > On 14 Aug 2018, at 12:00 PM, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Hi Listers, > > > > Have just finished the first read-through of this document, here are > my initial thoughts/questions/concerns (in no particular order) > > > > Registration fee > I am concerned that the registration-fee might be prohibitive for many > startup ICT businesses - especially since this is not just a cost that > is meant to cover the actual cost of processing the application, but > is intended to cover the entire cost of the office of the data > protection regulator (as mentioned in section 12.2). > > This may lead to a situation where many/most startups either stay > non-compliant with the law (in which case - then whats the point?), or > they may be unable to launch new innovation due to compliance-costs. > > > Reporting frequency > As mentioned in section 11.4 the data protection officer needs to make > regular compliance reports to "the office" but I could not find any > mention of what "regular" means - is it once a year, once a month or > ... It could be a rather significant administrative burden (especially > for a SME) so that there are no quantification of "regular" worries me > quite a bit. > > > Compliance levels > The way I see it a very high percentage of ICT startups would be > subject to this law, but I fear that very few will have the capacity > to actually become (and remain) compliant on this matter. > If compliance levels remain low then few consumers/end-users/customers > will be requesting compliant vendors or even aware of their rights > according to this law a negative circle will be created where no-one > expect compliance and hence no-one will offer it. > > > No Breach notification incentive > 8.2.6 and section 38.1 states that data controllers are obligated to > notify on breaches - this is good and probably the most important > element in my mind - accidents will happen but they key thing is that > affected people gets notified (and of-course that measures are taken > to prevent it happening again). > However section 70.1+2 tells us that a data-controller who "looses" > data will be committing an offense and subject to a fine of (max) > 10million kes. > > This sounds to me like there are absolutely NO incentive to report a > breach - in fact it kinda encourages data controllers to keep VERY > quiet about breaches and hope that no-one notices. > Would it not be smart to make so that if the breach was reported to > "the office" prior to "the office" receiving any complaints then any > subsequent fine/penalty would be discounted i.e. 50% - but it would be > 100% if no reporting had happened... > > I just fear that the main point of the exercise - to ensure that > people actually are aware if their data is "lost" and give them the > ability to react before someone exploits their data. > > > Training / capacity > I wonder what kind of training program would be available for all the > newly designated data protection officers. > How are we going to ensure that they get up to speed with this (new) > legislation fast (?) > > > Scope > Initially I thought that effectively every company in Kenya would have > to register (and pay registration fee) - as everyone would have > private data on their employees in some kind of "system" / HR-file. > Although my gut kinda told me that it is not the intention. > > However section 56(a) sounds like it would exclude data obtained in > relation to employment - Anyone else who have reached the same > conclusion on this ? > > > Our own house > Looking internally I am actually in doubt if our company would need to > register or not. > Our company builds and runs HR/Payroll management systems - and the > system does hold private data, because... that is kinda what the > system does ;-) > The reason that I am in doubt is when I read section 49(1)(c) where it > explicitly exempts data related to assessment of taxes - and this is > exactly what our system(s) does, so depending on how I read that we > could be exempt (?) - but somehow I get the feeling that 49(1)(c) is > intended specifically for government-bodies (read KRA) not private > entities.. So am a little confused. > > > Security by design > Section 5.3.4 dictates that systems should incorporate "security by > design", which is an absolutely great way to approach developing such > systems. > However from what I have seen being developed while interacting with > various SME's and startups "security by design" is not a principle > that very many apply, or even have on their "radar". > To make things worse unless you do a very close evaluation of the > actual systems and HOW they are developed it can be really hard to > determine if they utilize "security by design"... > All in all this sounds kinda like wishful thinking - If it's meant as > a way of creating awareness of "security by design" then great - but > can't really see it as a condition. > > > Kind regards > Michael Pedersen

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Policy and Regulatory Framework on Privacy and Data Protection (Draft)
by Grace Githaiga 13 Aug '18

13 Aug '18

Dear Listers Please find the _Policy and Regulatory Framework on Privacy and Data Protection _here:__ https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?wpdmpro=policy-and-regulatory-framework-on-priv… This is a consolidated document containing the draft policy and law, as drafted by the Task Force on Data Protection, which was constituted by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT in May. The Task Force is requesting for comments from the public, which should be submitted by September 12, 2018. Please feel free to share the document with your networks. 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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Fwd: Connect Africa : Internet Society Updates! 5 August to 11 August 2018
by Barrack Otieno 13 Aug '18

13 Aug '18

Listers, Might be of interest to some of you. Best ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Corinne Ogu via Internet Society <Mail(a)connectedcommunity.org> Date: Mon, Aug 13, 2018 at 6:04 AM Subject: Connect Africa : Internet Society Updates! 5 August to 11 August 2018 To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com Cybersecurity Tech Accord Announces That it Has Endorsed MANRS Exciting news! 9 August 2018, a coalition of more than 40 companies, Cybersecurity... == Please, reply above this line == ------------------------------ Connect Africa <https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…> Internet Society Updates! 5 August to 11 August 2018 <https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…> [image: Corinne Ogu] <https://connect.internetsociety.org/people/corinne-ogu> Aug 12, 2018 11:04 PM Corinne Ogu <https://connect.internetsociety.org/people/corinne-ogu> Cybersecurity Tech Accord Announces That it Has Endorsed MANRS Exciting news! 9 August 2018, a coalition of more than 40 companies, Cybersecurity Tech Accord <http://www.cybertechaccord.org/> announced that it has endorsed MANRS, Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security <https://www.manrs.org/2018/08/tech-companies-endorse-manrs-routing-security…>. MANRS is an important global initiative coordinated by the Internet Society to improve the Internet's security and reliability by protecting its routing infrastructure. In its announcement, Cybersecurity Tech Accord <https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2018/08/tech-companies-endorse-manrs-r…> noted that its signatories "…strongly believe that a more robust and secure global routing infrastructure demands shared responsibility and coordinated actions…" and called MANRS a "fantastic example" of a partnership working toward the common good of a more secure online environment. Read more about this exciting news here <https://www.manrs.org/2018/08/tech-companies-endorse-manrs-routing-security…>! (FRENCH <https://www.internetsociety.org/fr/blog/2018/08/tech-companies-endorse-manr…> -SPANISH <https://www.internetsociety.org/es/blog/2018/08/tech-companies-endorse-manr…> ) *Input on New Policy Paper: Innovations In Spectrum Management *- Enabling community networks and small operators to connect the Unconnected You can view the PDF version at: isoc.box.com/v/public-preview For additional ISOC CN information, please see this landing page: www.internetsociety.org/issues/community-networks For our campaign messaging related to CNs, please see this landing page #SwitchItOn: www.internetsociety.org/shapetomorrow/switchiton The review period will run from 10-24 August. We particularly would be interested in your input on the following: 1. This briefing paper is longer than most as the topic is complex and we wanted to provide a global perspective with specific country information. Are there any major points that we missed in the coverage of the issues? Was the spectrum over-view section helpful? 2. Will the paper help you "start" a conversation in your region? Would a two-page synthesis of the paper (in addition to the Executive Summary) be useful? We welcome your comments. Please send them to Jane Coffin (coffin(a)isoc.org) and Konstantinos Komaitis (komaitis(a)isoc.org) *Upcoming Events:* *AfPIF2018@iWeek: Tuesday 21 August 2018 – Thursday 23 August 22018**Location: Cape Town, South Africa* La 9ème édition du forum africain sur le peering et l'interconnexion (AfPIF) aura lieu à Cape Town, Afrique du Sud du 21 au 23 août 2018. The 9th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) will be held over a 3-day period from 21-23 August 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. - Main page: www.afpif.org/afpif2018 - Live Stream: livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif2018 - Agenda: iweek.org.za/2018-programme - Twitter: #AfPIF2018 bit.ly/afpif2018 *Third Summit on Community Networks in Africa* *Sunday 02 September 2018 – Friday 07 September 2018**Eastern Cape, South Africa* - Overview: www.internetsociety.org/events/... <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/summit-community-networks-africa/201…> - Agenda: www.internetsociety.org/events/... <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/summit-community-networks-africa/201…> - Register: www.internetsociety.org/events/... <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/summit-community-networks-africa/201…> *Latest News/Resources:* - EN: Tech Companies Endorse MANRS Routing Security Access: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2018/08/... <https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2018/08/tech-companies-endorse-manrs-r…> - FR: Les entreprises Tech approuvent les actions de sécurité de routage de MANRS: www.internetsociety.org/fr/blog/2018/08/... <https://www.internetsociety.org/fr/blog/2018/08/tech-companies-endorse-manr…> - ES: Las empresas tecnológicas respaldan MANRS enrutamiento acciones de seguridad: www.internetsociety.org/es/blog/2018/08/... <https://www.internetsociety.org/es/blog/2018/08/tech-companies-endorse-manr…> - This Week in Internet News: IoT Security Spending Predicted to Skyrocket: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2018/08/... <https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2018/08/the-week-in-internet-news-iot-…> (6 August 2018) ------------------------------ connectafrica(a)isoc.org / ogu(a)isoc.org Individual and Online Membership Manager https://www.internetsociety.org Together We Can #SwitchItOn and #KeepItOn! Note: replies will be sent to the full discussion group. ------------------------------ *Reply to Sender Online <https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/all-discussions/postreply?M…>* *View Thread <https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…>* *Flag as Inappropriate <https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…>* You are subscribed to "Connect Africa" as otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com. To change your subscriptions, go to My Subscriptions <http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions>. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to Unsubscribe <http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…> . -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Igfregionals] FW: Invitation from UN Under-Secretary-General to Attend 13th IGF
by Barrack Otieno 13 Aug '18

13 Aug '18

Listers, For your information, attention and action. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Anja Gengo <anja.gengo(a)un.org> Date: Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 6:41 PM Subject: [Igfregionals] FW: Invitation from UN Under-Secretary-General to Attend 13th IGF To: igfregionals <igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> Dear Colleagues, Please see below the announcement on the published Invitation to the 13th annual IGF meeting by the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Mr. LIU Zhenmin. We would appreciate if you would share this Invitation with your respective communities. Best regards, Anja -----Original Message----- From: Eleonora Mazzucchi [mailto:eleonora.mazzucchi@un.org] Sent: Friday, 10 August, 2018 5:27 PM To: MAG-public <Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org>; lynn (internet-matters.org) < lynn(a)internet-matters.org> Subject: [IGFmaglist] Invitation from UN Under-Secretary-General to Attend 13th IGF Dear MAG Members, The Secretariat would like to inform you that the UN Under-Secretary-General's invitation to attend the 13th IGF has just been posted to our website (featured under 'Latest News' and in the central box on the homepage): http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/ invitation-to-the-thirteenth-annual-meeting-of-the- internet-governance-forum-igf-%E2%80%8E We will be circulating this shortly through the IGF's other mailing lists and social media accounts. Very best from us, Eleonora _______________________________________________ Igfmaglist mailing list Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org To unsubscribe or manage your options please go to http://intgovforum.org/ mailman/listinfo/igfmaglist_intgovforum.org _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org To unsubscribe or manage your options please go to http://intgovforum.org/ mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Competitive Advantage through Continuous Technical Education
by Mbugua Njihia 10 Aug '18

10 Aug '18

Every business is a technology business and staying ahead of the curve requires that executives at the helm of every organization must make effort to update themselves and remain relevant in what is a fast paced and every changing business and competitive landscape. For many career paths, core learning seemingly stops after the undergraduate degree and entry into the job market with post graduate courses and certifications viewed as embellishments with some even questioning the value of others such as the MBA. I say this not to discredit or negate the pursuit of post graduate papers but to lend more weight to the pursuit of critical knowledge that would future proof ones place in the workforce while allowing for better mid to long term strategy outlays that are cognizant of what is coming and also what is possible. Thoughts? - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/competitive-advantage-through-continuo… *Regards,* Mbugua Njihia ᐧ

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Digital Access - Kenya in-country “Expert and Facilitator” consultant role to support diagnostic, scoping and engagement work on catalysing digital inclusion
by Nanjira Sambuli 10 Aug '18

10 Aug '18

Dear Listers, See ToR attached for a consultancy gig with DFID and the UK Government Prosperity Fund. Window for bids closes on August 20th Regards, Nanjira www.nanjira.com <http://www.nanjira.com/> About.Me <http://about.me/ninanjira> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/ninanjira> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanjira> | Skype <http://hatscripts.com/addskype?nanjirasambuli> IM: +254722481566, +1(857)498-8934 (WhatsApp | Telegram | iMessage) PGP: 1DBE1F47A6878B0D

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FW: [IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018] Invitation to Symposium at Riara University, Nairobi 24th-25th August
by Alex Watila 09 Aug '18

09 Aug '18

Dear Listers, The below symposium may be of interest to some of you. Best Regards, Alex Watila From: IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018 Committee <ieeekenya-expo(a)ieee.org <mailto:ieeekenya-expo@ieee.org> > Sent: Thursday, August 9, 2018 17:36 To: awatila(a)ieee.org <mailto:awatila@ieee.org> Subject: [IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018] Invitation to Symposium at Riara University,Nairobi 24th-25th August If you are having trouble reading this message, click here <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=sJpi1BvlG5Mo…> for the web version. <http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/IEEE_MGAIM/enotice_header_800.p…> Hello, We pray that you are doing well. Welcome to the IEEE Kenya 2018 Symposium. The theme of the Symposium is: Advancing Technology for a Better Tomorrow. The Symposium will be held at Riara University, Mbagathi Way, Nairobi, from 24th to 25th August 2018. The main objective of the symposium is to propel innovation and entrepreneurship and to engage the government and private stakeholders to educate the public about the significant contributions of engineering to society. The Symposium will engage participants both in dialogue and practicality about the importance of involving technology in this era. Over 200 participants from the tech and engineering fields will come together for an accelerated professional networking and entrepreneurial boot camp in Nairobi. It aims to inform the public about the benefits of engineering to society, create a larger, vibrant and committed student membership and strengthen the link between industry and academia. It will intersect disciplines, encouraging participants to see how their training and education connects to real world problems. Presenter/Panelist If you would like to participate in any way during the event as an additional panelist or presenter for an item that may be of interest to the attendees please write to ieeekenya-expo(a)ieee.org <mailto:ieeekenya-expo@ieee.org> . Institutional or Corporate attendance / Sponsorship To come in as a sponsor for the event or register as a Company to participate in any way and be included in the program, please also write to the Organising Committee on ieeekenya-expo(a)ieee.org <mailto:ieeekenya-expo@ieee.org> and we shall get back to you with further details. Register your attendance for the event online via the Vtools Event Page: IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018 <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=Gt5RZzmOOr6n…> and like the Facebook page: IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018 <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=kzqddleuZo2S…> Direct registration link: REGISTER HERE <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=T7ncrMZv0Kpj…> Kindly feel free to share this within your networks and other non-IEEE members who may benefit from attending the event. Please see below the tentative program for the event. We shall refine it further as we draw closer to the D-day. <https://s26.postimg.cc/r24tj7ph5/IEEE_Symposium_Flyer_090817.png> Looking forward to meeting you at the Symposium. Kind Regards, The Organising Committee 2018 IEEE Kenya Section Symposium Email: <mailto:%20ieeekenya-expo@ieee.org> ieeekenya-expo(a)ieee.org IEEE Vtools Page: <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=7QfcfB_ywlrf…> IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018 Facebook Page: <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=IsuU0_2m8Wk8…> IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018 Kenya Section : http://www.ieeekenya.or.ke/ <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=FyCcw12g1Fvs…> _____ Manage your IEEE Communications Preferences <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=IyzjF901XX9I…> <http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/IEEE_MGAIM/enotice_footer_800.p…> <http://www.mmsend10.com/spacer.cfm?tracking_id=40784655943&jid=41723726>

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[Off Topic] - KaziConnect
by Bernard Kioko 09 Aug '18

09 Aug '18

-- Please share. Lets open opportunities -- KaziConnect is an online platform that provides users with access to job leads based on criteria selected by the user. KaziConnect regularly emails users with information about jobs, the job search process and education on job market/careers. The job alerts are free to users. Register free at https://www.kaziconnect.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaziconnect254 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Kaziconnect254 Facebook: https://fb.me/kaziconnect254

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short, basic ICT training courses
by Adam Lane 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

Hi all Last year Huawei sponsored a short 1-month basic IT training course for disadvantaged form 4 leavers, known as Digital Skills for Life, which was 50% soft/life skills along with the IT course (and also mentors, study trips etc). It is more than "how to use a computer/internet" and must give some skills that could lead to employment (from secretarial/office jobs to self-employment, hardware repair/sales etc). More info: https://techmoran.com/30-students-graduate-huaweis-digital-skills-life-prog…, https://thefounder.co.ke/huawei-ict-authoritys-digital-skills/. This year, before we start the next phase of the project, we're trying to better understand the general issue and market, i.e. barriers holding back such students from attending such courses, what kind of courses are out there, whether they meet identified job needs, and whether such graduates can get jobs/be entrepreneurs or not etc. As part of this research we are talking to various training institutes/centers (initially around Nairobi), including government-backed ones. We're not right now selecting any partners, just trying to better understand the issues, challenges and possible interventions. Can anyone recommend any others (beyond the below list) that we should talk to?.. criteria is fairly simple: should offer short courses (1-3 months) and should be open to those without any ICT skills at all, and without any/very limited academic qualifications. Thanks Adam 1. Kenya Institute of project management and Technology 2. Institute of Advanced Technology 3. Nairobi Institute of Business Studies 4. IIHT 5. Computers for Schools Kenya 6. Kenya Institute of management 7. Zetech University (certificate courses last 2 semesters ) 8. Intel college (ICDL) 9. Nairobi Aviation college 10. Kenya Technical Trainers College 11. Tunapanda 12. Slumcode 13. Karen School for the Blind 14. Kabete Technical Training Institute 15. Craft Silicon Foundation 16. Inable 17. Africa Center Women in Technology 18. Internet Society 19. Akirachix

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Fwd: Blockchain Policy Conference (Paris, 4-5 September)
by Jessica Musila 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

FYI - Blockchain conference at the OECD ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <Holly.RICHARDS(a)oecd.org> Date: Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 11:25 AM Subject: Blockchain Policy Conference (Paris, 4-5 September) To: tictecbymysociety(a)googlegroups.com Happy summer TICTeC-ies! I’m sharing information on an upcoming blockchain conference at the OECD <http://www.oecd.org/finance/oecd-blockchain-policy-forum-2018.htm> in case you or someone working on blockchain in your sphere would be interested to join. We’re encouraging civil society/non-governmental participation as this will lead into a whole stream of research and analysis going forward. The organizers are still looking for projects with experience in transport applications, health, agriculture and migration. Here’s a short description with link to registration (and feel free to let me know if you’re planning to come): The *OECD Blockchain Policy Forum <http://www.oecd.org/finance/oecd-blockchain-policy-forum-2018.htm> *will explore the impact blockchain is set to have across a wide range of sectors and on many of the policy areas at the heart of the OECD’s work. The discussions will focus on blockchain’s potential in addressing current and future policy challenges, its limitations, as well as risks that could arise and ways to mitigate them. Experts will lead an in-depth exchange on how blockchain can enhance inclusiveness in various sectors of the economy, boost sustainability and green growth, and strengthen governance and enforcement practices. High-level government officials, international experts and industry representatives will take part in the panel discussions, and we expect well over 400 attendees. Cheers, Holly [image: logo_mail_uk] *Holly Richards *Public Affairs Manager Civil Society and Parliamentary Liaison Public Affairs and Communications Directorate 2, rue André <https://maps.google.com/?q=2,+rue+Andr%C3%A9&entry=gmail&source=g> Pascal - 75775 Paris Cedex 16 Tel: +33 1 45 24 9161 - Fax: +33 1 44 30 63 46 holly.richards(a)oecd.org || www.oecd.org [image: FORUM2018_SignatureMail_02_EN] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TICTeC" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tictecbymysociety+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ms gid/tictecbymysociety/6d9ad400bd5645e3a72ab5ed71552728%40oecd.org <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tictecbymysociety/6d9ad400bd5645e3a72ab5e…> . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES : SHOWCASE OF OUR HOMEGROWN ICT INNOVATIONS TO THE WORLD
by Alwala, Rachel 07 Aug '18

07 Aug '18

Dear listers, Communications Authority of Kenya intends to sponsor four local ICT innovators to showcase their innovations in Durban, South Africa, at the 2018 ITU Telecom World. This initiative aims at promoting local entrepreneurs offering innovative products and services to address societal needs, to an international audience. It gives them the chance to showcase themselves and earn recognition on an international platform. ENTRY CATEGORIES Selection will be made for one ICT innovation in each of the following four Categories: · SME Innovation: Innovations tailored for solutions to Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) · Corporate Innovation: Innovations tailored for solutions to mature Corporate organizations · Public Sector Innovation: Innovations tailored for solutions to Public service delivery · Community Innovation: Innovations tailored to serve specific communities Please help share this advertisement calling for entries for our young people to showcase their innovations. See attached. Regards, Rachel

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Telkom Kenya sells its Towers to American Towers
by Ali Hussein 05 Aug '18

05 Aug '18

Listers This is the sort of development that free markets should encourage. Infrastructure sharing through divestiture by Telcos. Airtel has already offloaded it’s tower infrastructure across Africa t9 Helios Towers. It creates room for MVNOs to sprout up and challenge the status quo. Kudos to Telkom Kenya for unshackling itself from Real Estate and deploying the capital to delighting tos customers. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6431766310480416768 Ali Hussein Principal AHK & 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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Biometric IDs listing set for this year after secret tender
by kanini mutemi 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Biometric-IDs-listing-set-for-t… Dear Listers, Business Daily reports of a ‘secret tender’ to undertake a fresh ID registration based on biometrics. I am concerned for two reasons– (a) Transparency (b) Public participation. There is no denying the place of technology and how far we could go if we adapted the most recent tech in governance. However, the very sensitive nature of this type of data places a bigger responsibility on GoK. First to develop a data protection framework but beyond that get the public buy in. To add, our current governance framework calls for transparency and public participation. There is no going around those two prerequisites. Have we not learnt anything from Communication Authority and DMS woes?

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County ICT budgets
by Adam Lane 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

Hi Does anyone know where the County budgets can be found? My understanding is there is not one place, and each county is supposed to put on their own website, but that most do not... https://www.internationalbudget.org/budget-work-by-country/ibps-work-in-cou… shows that for last year's budget almost none did. Thanks Adam

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