June 2020 - 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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Weekend Reading
by David Indeje 08 Jul '20

08 Jul '20

Dear Listers, What has been happening this week? I hope we still have the enthusiasm to attend and participate in virtual meetings. A. Ms. Ninanjira Sambuli in this article, she pens that "As we mach on towards a blurring of analogue and digital, it is important to remember that digital inequalities mirror those that exist offline" In her African response(s) to a global crisis https://www.goethe.de/prj/lat/en/dis/21882536.html B. Can employees speak out against their bosses? Yes, this can happen. Jack, Twitter boss drew the line on what is factual or not factual information. But in the other end, Micheal, FB chief executive thought otherwise. His employees have taken a step of speaking out publicly against their boss. https://www-wired-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.wired.com/story/facebook-e… C. Who misses Kenyan politicians rushing to courts to be heard before Wanjiku has been served? There is great transformation within Kenya's Judiciary, for instance, the Court of Appeal will hear 185 appeals and applications this month via virtual means. To see how the 3rd arm of government is fairing visit their twitter page @Kenyajudiciary You can also read our proposals to the Judiciary on the Use of Video Conferencing in Judicial Proceedings during the Covid-19 Pandemic and going into the 'new normal' https://t.co/xSeZSSngwY Updates : The Computer Misuse and Cybercrines Act was heard this weak at Court of Appeal. A good step so to speak. The court will give directions on July 31 if some sections will be suspended until the appeal is heard and determined. The Public Service Commission wants to fill in new board members of the Universal service fund. #ikoKazi for those who want to ensure every corner of the country is connected. The Standard had great highlights on the same https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mobile/amp/article/2001374036/state-seeks-t… KRA has proposed new tax measures for digital service providers, kindly take time to make your recommendations on the same. Visit the KRA portal for more. I know a lot more has been happening, we shall keep you posted as things unfold. Budget week is ahead not forgetting June 6th which does not deserve "makasiriko" whichever way it go! Happy Weekend!!

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"NEW "State of Content Policy in Kenya
by David Indeje 30 Jun '20

30 Jun '20

Read KICTAnet's latest policy brief "State of Content Policy' which aims to address the state of content policy in Kenya, policy issues, and their intersection with economic, political, and human rights. Authors of the policy brief begin by stating that: "Where the Kenyan Constitution guarantees freedom of expression and of media, it allows us to assume that content – its creation, production, and dissemination – is fundamentally a human right? Besides gains made over time, "Our society has experienced great change but little transformation." *WHY?* "The content policy has leaned towards regulation." Here is a link to the brief https://bit.ly/3ieugoe We welcome your feedback. You can also read more of KICTAnet's informative discourses here https://www.kictanet.or.ke/downloads/ *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *

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Location Intelligence Tool For Business and Organisations
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 30 Jun '20

30 Jun '20

Good Morning Listers, We are on the penultimate lap of returning to normalcy, it's widely acknowledged that organizations and businesses will have to recalibrate their modus operandi to cushion the impact of post covid. Besides mindset change, this will also call for a ground up reshaping of how decisions are made. Data Driven Decisioning is poised to take centre stage. Here is yet another innovative tool from our Predictive Analytics Lab to help businesses make decisions. Sign up here free of charge https://gis.predictiveanalytics.co.ke/ to try explore the open version and get in touch with us for a demonstration on how to leverage the tool for your industry. The enterprise solution has embeded Algorithms and Datasets with an interphase to curate ones needs. The Data sets loaded include Latest Census Data(2019), Traffic Movement data, Points of Intrests (Banks, Hospitals, Police Stations etc), Twitter Sentiment Analysis, Weather Data, Telco Towers Locations talk to us if you need. Kind Regards Timothy Oriedo Data Scientist Predictive Analytics Lab www.predictiveanalytics.co.ke

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Select Articles on Data Protection in Kenya
by Mugambi Laibuta 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

Dear Colleagues, Below I share links to some articles I have written on data protection. Enjoy the read The Data Protection Officer https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/the-data-protection-officer/ The Business Case for Data Protection https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/the-business-case-for-data-protecti… Two Years on: The Impact the GDPR has had on Privacy and Data Protection in Kenya https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/two-years-on-the-impact-the-gdpr-ha… Data Protection by Design or by Default https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/data-protection-by-design-or-by-def… Data Protection Impact Assessments https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/data-protection-impact-assessments/ The Data Commissioner in Pandemic Times https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/the-data-commissioner-in-pandemic-t… Privacy, Data Protection and the CoronaVirus https://www.laibuta.com/human-rights/privacy-data-protection-and-the-corona… *Kind regards,* *Mugambi Laibuta * *LLM (LSE), LLB (Moi), Dip. Law (KSL)* *Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. | Legislative Drafter. | Mediator. | Ethics and Sustainability Consultant. | Monitoring and Evaluation Professional. | Privacy and Data Protection Specialist.* *www.laibuta.com <http://www.laibuta.com/>* *P.O. Box 6455 00300* *Nairobi* *Tel: +254 722 363 247* Help protect the environment, Please don't print this email unless you absolutely need to. Thank you.

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Credit Information Sharing Draft Proposals
by David Indeje 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

Listers, Credit Information Sharing Association of Kenya (CIS Kenya) has launched the draft credit information sharing code of conduct <https://ciskenya.co.ke/draft-code-of-conduct/>. The proposed draft invites the public for comments by 30 June 2020. https://ciskenya.co.ke/draft-code-of-conduct/

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Re: [kictanet] Save The Date Africa Domain Name System (Virtual) Forum 2020 27 - 28 July 2020
by Barrack Otieno 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

Listers, This is for your information. Thank you www.aftld.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Skunkworks] Interniship Digital Talent by ICT Authority
by Barrack Otieno 25 Jun '20

25 Jun '20

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Martin Mwai via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Thu, Jun 25, 2020 at 12:58 PM Subject: [Skunkworks] Interniship Digital Talent by ICT Authority To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Cc: Martin Mwai <mwai.karuri(a)gmail.com> https://recruitment.digitalent.go.ke/ Digitalent is a strategic intervention by ICT Authority on behalf of the Ministry of Information Communication Technology to develop and sustain high end ICT talent by bridging the gap between industry requirements and the capabilities of the local workforce. This is in line with the National ICT master plan which underscores the need to develop a critical mass of high-end ICT skills and to develop an ICT ready workforce to meet the needs of the industry. The programme has trained over 1200 ICT graduates. The 2020-21 call for applications targets Digitalent Cohort 5 recent ICT graduates. Eligibility The internship is offered to Kenyan youth who recently graduated with ICT, Engineering, Education (e-learning & content development), Medicine, Built Environment, Agriculture, Law and Communication (Graphic Design, Public Relations & Corporate Communication) who must have attained a first class or upper second class honours between January 2018 to the date of this advertisement and/or awaiting graduation. _______________________________________________ skunkworks mailing list skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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The Data Protection Officer
by James Mbugua 25 Jun '20

25 Jun '20

Hey members, Some insights from Mugambi Laibuta. By Mugambi Laibuta <https://www.laibuta.com/author/mugambi-laibuta/> Posted June 25, 2020 <https://www.laibuta.com/2020/06/> In Data Protection <https://www.laibuta.com/category/data-protection/>, Legislation <https://www.laibuta.com/category/legislation/> 0 <https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/the-data-protection-officer/#commen…> <https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/the-data-protection-officer/#> As part of my series to unpack the Data Protection Act, it is instructive that I demystify the ‘Data Protection Officer’. One of the challenges facing institutions is whether to appoint or how to appoint a ‘Data Protection Officer’. Section 24(1) of the Data Protection Act provides https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/the-data-protection-officer/ JG

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