February 2020 - KICTANet

Re: [kictanet] CBK Money Lending Apps Regulations
by tevin mwenda 14 Feb '20

14 Feb '20

Good Morning Listers, Might anyone be having a copy of the new CBK regulations on Money Lending Applications. Someone informed me that they have been released. Thank you Kind Regards Tevin Mwenda Gitonga

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A Close Analysis 2019 Cyber Threat Groups in E.Africa
by Gichuki John Chuksjonia 13 Feb '20

13 Feb '20

Good Afternoon, This is a close analysis of Cyber Threat Group in East Africa that are hitting Financial Institutions every month. These groups started their operations and grew from Kasarani which is currently known by Cyber Security community as the Kenyan Silicon Valley of Cyber Gangs. Read the report, released to the public in 2019. http://www.onnetservices.io/Public/2019_TOP_SEVEN_LOCAL_CYBER_THREAT_GROUPS… -- -- OnNet CTO http://www.onnetservices.io

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NTSA TIMS
by Gerhard May 13 Feb '20

13 Feb '20

Hi, is there anybody from NTSA on this list in charge of TIMS who can assist? It seems that aliens can not register on TIMS because the data base has no information about alien card serial numbers nor id-numbers? If you try to access NTSA services thru ecitizen then there is no option to apply for the new biometric drivers license. -- Gerhard May

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Why USA fears Huawei. For decades, the CIA read the encrypted communications of allies and adversaries
by Mwendwa Kivuva 13 Feb '20

13 Feb '20

A must read on the intricate politics of encryption and espionage. For more than half a century, governments all over the world trusted a single company to keep the communications of their spies, soldiers and diplomats secret. The company, Crypto AG, got its first break with a contract to build code-making machines for U.S. troops during World War II. Flush with cash, it became a dominant maker of encryption devices for decades, navigating waves of technology from mechanical gears to electronic circuits and, finally, silicon chips and software. The Swiss firm made millions of dollars selling equipment to more than 120 countries well into the 21st century. Its clients included Iran, military juntas in Latin America, nuclear rivals India and Pakistan, and even the Vatican. But what none of its customers ever knew was that Crypto AG was secretly owned by the CIA in a highly classified partnership with West German intelligence. These spy agencies rigged the company’s devices so they could easily break the codes that countries used to send encrypted messages. Soviet Union and China, were never Crypto customers. Their well-founded suspicions of the company’s ties to the West shielded them from exposure, although the CIA history suggests that U.S. spies learned a great deal by monitoring other countries’ interactions with Moscow and Beijing. Read on ... https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/national-security/cia-cr…

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Day 2 Discussions: Digital Hailing Services Regulations
by mwara gichanga 13 Feb '20

13 Feb '20

Good Afternoon listers, Thank you to all who contributed to yesterday's discussions Today we continue the online discussions on the Digital Hailing Services Regulations in the transport Sector. Today we focus on the 2 and 3 part of the document :- 1. Licensing of Digital Hailing Service Vehicle 2. Licensing of Digital Hailing Service Driver Specifically on the rules and responsibilities of car owners and drivers under part 2 and 3 @Bill had strongly brought out theses issues in yesterday's conversation, so we ask 1. Should the new regulations operate under kenyan labour laws? Should multi-national digital hailing taxi apps recognize workers unions for represenation and consultations for price fixing and commission percentages? 2. Should the regulations dictate how the number of hours the driver should be active on the application? 3. In line with purpose specification principle under the data protection Act, what information should be available to the driver and to the client before the ride? Should alias names of clients be used to request rides? Looking forward to your engagement

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by Cleophas Barmasai 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

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HCIA- Routing and switching session by Botlab
by Mercy Njue 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Dear Listers, Botlab in collaboration with Huawei will be hosting a practical session on HCIA- Routing and switching from *17th- 21st February 2020 (40hrs) *at the *Huawei Offices in Lavington*. *Cost is Ksh. 15,000 *for the training and Examination fees. Poster attached. We can send company quotes as well to those interested. Get in touch if you are interested. Regards, -- Mercy Njue Founder and CEO Botlab Office line: +254 700 915197 *Endless possibilities :* www.botlab.biz *"* What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. - Eleanor Powell

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Consider it handled; your business guide to data protection and GDPR in Kenya
by Mercy Njue 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Good Morning Listers, Botlab will be hosting data protection session for SMEs. What kind of data are you(organisation/SME) collecting from your clients? How are you using this data? Do you know your clients are protected by the Data protection act 2019 and GDPR? They could sue your Small business that is already battling to survive in this economy. We understand that legal teams are expensive, there is no excuse to not comply. 4% of your gross income as a payout under GDPR, or Ksh. 5M / 1% of annual turnover, could kill your business. Come learn how to comply as a small business. *Why should you come; *We will look into the act, break it down how as a small business ( in tech, events, marketing, tours customer facing etc) can comply. What practices should you embrace? What should you stop doing? What do to if you are reported by a client for non compliance.......AND MORE. *We've created a prelude for the session. You can read it here <https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/consider-handled-your-business-guide-data-pr…>* Our speakers will be Rosemary Kimwatu <https://ke.linkedin.com/in/rosemary-koech-kimwatu-47536520>, Grace Githaiga, <https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga/?originalSubdomain=ke> and Juliet Maina <https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-wangui-maina-62693029/?originalSubdomain…> . *Session details.* *Date and time: *19th Feb 2019. 5.30pm to 8.30pm * Location*: Lattice community 11th Floor, Applewood Adams (Adams arcade roundabout) Along Ngong road *Cost:* 1500pp We look forward to hosting you. Poster is attached below. Regards, -- Mercy Office line: +254 700 915197 *Endless possibilities :* www.botlab.biz *"* What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. - Eleanor Powell

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Global Safer Internet Day 2020
by lillian＠watotowatchnetwork.org 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Good morning Listers, Save The Date: 11th Feb 2020 Tomorrow is the Global Safer Internet Day Safer Internet Day is a day to promote safe and positive use of digital technology for children. The celebrations aim to reach out to children, parents and careers, teachers, educators and social workers, as well as industry, decision makers and politicians encourage everyone to play their part in creating a better internet. This year's theme; "Together for a better internet" encourages everyone to join the movement, to participate, and to make the most of the internet's potential to raise awareness on Child Online Safety and inspire positive change online. Join us in commemorating the day by: Industry: Industry can help to create a better internet by creating and promoting positive content and safe services online, and by empowering users to respond to any issues by providing clear safety advice, a range of easy-to-use safety tools, and quick access to support if things do go wrong. Parents: Parents and carers play a crucial role in empowering and supporting children to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively, whether it is by ensuring an open dialogue with their children, educating them to use technology safely and positively, or by acting as digital role models. https://www.saferinternetday.org/web/kenya/sid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M03BJFjBM3w We will be releasing/ launching child online safety messages/resources on our Social Media Platforms; kindly share with your children. (FB-Watoto Watch Network, Instagram-Watoto Watch Network, Twitter @Watotowatchnet Continue inspiring positive change online. Regards, Lillian Kariuki. (Executive Director of Watoto Watch Network) Tel: +254 701 077 955 Email: Lillian(a)watotowatchnetwork.org Website : www.watotowatchnetwork.org watotowatchnet watotowatchnetwork

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African-Kenya First Cyber Security Podcast
by Gichuki John Chuksjonia 09 Feb '20

09 Feb '20

So, I was told I can share this also in this list. This is the second episode of the First African Cyber Security Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/idefend-africa/id1496868929#episodeGu… I hope you enjoy it. Shout out to Fred from Secunets for making this possible and Kevin Kanyi from Purple Fire for the production of the episode and the special guest this episode is Ibrahim Gathungu from SCB Group, UK Office. Shukran, -- -- OnNet CTO http://www.onnetservices.io

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Huduma Namba Judgement
by Liz Orembo 09 Feb '20

09 Feb '20

Listers, Huduma Namba judgement is out. Please find attached. -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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DIGITAL HAILING TRANSPORT REGULATIONS
by Liz Orembo 08 Feb '20

08 Feb '20

Greetings listers, NTSA has developed regulations for the the digital transport industry (the likes of ubber, taxify etc) The proposed regulations include: requiring the digital hailing companies to have a comprehensive data protection terms for their users, the drivers and the company will also have to register with NTSA as digital hailing operators, and it will also require the companies to give data to NTSA upon request. Attached is the proposed bill which is up for public participation this Friday. Let us know your thoughts on this. -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Business In a Time Of Diminishing Trust
by Mbugua Njihia 06 Feb '20

06 Feb '20

Contracts, purchase orders, letters of intent, IOU’s and many other instruments of business are increasingly not worth the paper they are printed on, even if created by and under the direction of legal counsel. Transacting business in Kenya, whether with an individual, SME, corporate and even government can be a game of chance, where your enterprise is better off getting what it can right out of the gate as future payments are not assured or the effort to get it on the books leaves teams adversely worn if the business is not already tittering on closure, having hedged every possible credit line to stay afloat and servicing errant customers. Such is the reality for many entrepreneurs and their operations regardless of their stage, where exposure can range from the thousands to billions of shillings. http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/business-in-a-time-of-diminishing-trus…

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Fellowship Opportunities at Article19
by Liz Orembo 05 Feb '20

05 Feb '20

This might be of interest to some. It's a great learning opportunity and would encourage KESIG alumni to apply. -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Consider it handled; your business guide to data protection and GDPR in Kenya
by Mercy Njue 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

Good Morning Listers, Botlab will be hosting data protection session for SMEs. What kind of data are you(organisation/SME) collecting from your clients? How are you using this data? Do you know your clients are protected by the Data protection act 2019 and GDPR? They could sue your Small business that is already battling to survive in this economy. We understand that legal teams are expensive, there is no excuse to not comply. 4% of your gross income as a payout under GDPR, or Ksh. 5M / 1% of annual turnover, could kill your business. Come learn how to comply as a small business. *Why should you come; *We will look into the act, break it down how as a small business ( in tech, events, marketing, tours customer facing etc) can comply. What practices should you embrace? What should you stop doing? What do to if you are reported by a client for non compliance.......AND MORE. Our speakers will be Rosemary Kimwatu <https://ke.linkedin.com/in/rosemary-koech-kimwatu-47536520>, Grace Githaiga, <https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga/?originalSubdomain=ke> and Juliet Maina <https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-wangui-maina-62693029/?originalSubdomain…> . *Session details.* *Date and time: *19th Feb 2019. 5.30pm to 8.30pm * Location*: Lattice community 11th Floor, Applewood Adams (Adams arcade roundabout) Along Ngong road *Cost:* 1500pp We look forward to hosting you. Poster is attached below. Regards, -- Mercy Office line: +254 700 915197 *Endless possibilities :* www.botlab.biz *"* What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. - Eleanor Powell

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National ICT Policy 2019
by Jackline Akello 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

Good morning Listers, I have a few questions with regards to the National ICT Policy, 2019. Does anyone know whether it was passed by Cabinet? Secondly, what are your opinions about it? Kind regards, *Jackie Akello* *Research Assistant * *SLS-Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law* *Email*: jakello(a)strathmore.edu * Direct Line: *+254 (0) 703 034612 *Ext:* 2612 *Cell*: +254 (0) 719 769 412 *Enquiries*: +254 (0) 703-034000/200/300 OR +254 (0) 730-734000/200/300 www.strathmore.edu <http://www.twitter.com/StrathU> <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity/?ref=hl> <https://www.youtube.com/user/StrathmoreUniversity> <https://plus.google.com/110890271788869052448/posts> <https://www.linkedin.com/edu/strathmore-university-357048> <https://www.instagram.com/strathmore.university/> <https://www.youtube.com/user/StrathmoreUniversity> -- *Note: *All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore’s Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here <http://www.strathmore.edu/en/email-policy> to read the policy. * * "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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Dorcas Muthoni PhD Fellowship
by Dorcas Muthoni 02 Feb '20

02 Feb '20

The Dorcas Muthoni PhD Fellowship is a tribute to our Doctor Honoris Causa Dorcas Muthoni. Dorcas Muthoni, a Kenyan engineer and entrepreneur, CEO and founder of the company Openworld, received our University’s highest recognition on 15th December 2017 for her significant work in the promotion of engineering studies among young women in Africa, the mentoring of young people, and her social commitment in the fight against poverty. All the details can be found here <https://www.upf.edu/web/media/enoticies/-/asset_publisher/wdGAWZ7EMj53/cont…> . This scholarship is aligned with our university institutional commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), it aims to contribute to quality education and gender equality for African Women. The first edition of this PhD Fellowship was opened in 2018. We are pleased to launch our second edition in 2020. The main objectives of this fellowship are: *(i) to promote gender equality & contribute to reduce the gender gap in ICT*; by facilitating more women pursuing scientific/technological/engineering careers and lowering the barriers women face when pursuing careers in STEM disciplines *(ii) to share excellent research with African female researchers during their PhD Studies*. Our ICT department <https://www.upf.edu/web/etic> consists of more than 20 research groups <https://www.upf.edu/web/etic/research-groups> who are very active in international research projects (e.g. currently active in 38 H2020 research projects) and nationally we have the Spanish research excellence seal Maria de Maeztu). The Maria de Maeztu Strategic Research Program <https://www.upf.edu/web/mdm-dtic> is a 4 year research initiative funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness to promote data-driven knowledge extraction research within the department. *(iii) to contribute to future social impact in African countries*. The applicants are expected to return to their African home country after completion of their PhD studies in order to pursue a career related to ICT there. This PhD fellowship seeks doctoral applications from *talented African female students (only African nationality applicants will be considered)* with strong research interests. Candidates for PhD positions must hold an M.Sc degree or equivalent. Full information is here: https://www.upf.edu/web/etic/predoctoral-research-contracts

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