June 2020 - KICTANet

How Lucrative is the CA Director General Job?
by David Indeje 24 Jun '20

24 Jun '20

Dear Listers, Once again, the Labour Court has suspended a notice to fill the position of Communications Authority of Kenya director-general. The Information Communication Technology Association of Kenya (ICTAK) moved to court accusing the communications regulator of manipulating the recruitment process “which poses a risk to fair competition and merit as the basis of appointment”. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/companies/Court-suspends-vaca… *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856

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KICTANet blog on Digital Tax and Human Rights
by Liz Orembo 24 Jun '20

24 Jun '20

Dear Listers, I'm sharing this to add to your readings today. https://link.medium.com/1OyauTSSz7 Also, we are working on a research project on the impact of digital taxation on human rights. If you know anyone or any organization that has worked on this topic, please share the materials with us either off list or on list. Asanteni. -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Law to ban persons not returning money received by error
by David Indeje 24 Jun '20

24 Jun '20

Listers, Something is being disccused online, initiated by Mr Boniface Mwangi: "There should be a law that anyone who receives mobile money by error and refuses to reverse the transaction should be banned from owning a mobile line. All mobile numbers are supposed to be registered using an ID and that persons ID should be flagged to never transact again." https://twitter.com/bonifacemwangi/status/1275659504647057411?s=19

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Wrong turn in cybersecurity
by Barrack Otieno 24 Jun '20

24 Jun '20

Listers, This is for your information, attention and action. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Richard Hill via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 5:34 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Wrong turn in cybersecurity To: <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> This article describes well what happened in 1988 at the ITU conference that agreed the ITRs, which enabled the growth of the Internet, and how that treaty was supposed to help address the security issues highlighted by the Morris Worm: http://www.circleid.com/posts/20200622-marking-30th-anniversary-of-the-inte… As the article correctly points out, the treaty, which is still in force, failed to have the desired effect regarding security because the US decided to ignore it. Best, Richard _______________________________________________ To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into the Member Portal at https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login and go to the Preferences tab within your profile. - View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/ -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Breaking Up Big Tech
by Barrack Otieno 23 Jun '20

23 Jun '20

@Ali Hussein, There you go. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: parminder via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2020, 2:03 pm Subject: [Internet Policy] Breaking Up Big Tech To: parminder via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> This is IT for Change's new paper on "*Breaking Up Big Tech: Separation of its Data, Cloud and Intelligence Layers*" http://datagovernance.org/files/research/Regulating_data__cloud_and_intelli… Its main argument is that traditional competition frameworks are inadequate to addressing the rapidly building digital power concentration. These need to be combined with perspectives from technology governance that focus on structural separation of technology-functional layers (*a la* net neutrality, but also more) to form a composite new approach to digital regulation. The paper presents a 'regulatory ideal-type' for structural separation of four key functional layers of digital value chains; data layer, cloud layer, intelligence layer and consumer-facing intelligent services layers. Although building upon and tying together many policy/ regulation initiatives already taking place, for instance in the data layer, we understand that presented as a holistic new regulatory approach to reining in the power of Big Tech, this is a rather new, and somewhat radical, departure, from existing thinking and approaches in this area. Comments are very welcome. parminder _______________________________________________ To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into the Member Portal at https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login and go to the Preferences tab within your profile. - View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/

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Happening now! Virtual launch of the Africa Communication and Information Platform (ACIP) for Health and Economic Action
by Lydia gachungi 23 Jun '20

23 Jun '20

Virtual launch of the Africa Communication and Information Platform (ACIP) for Health and Economic Action taking place on Tuesday 23 June 2020 from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm, Addis Ababa time (GMT+3). The platform will serve as a two-way information and communication platform between citizens and government but also other stakeholders. It will bring together for the first time, the major mobile network operators on the continent including MTN, Vodacom, Airtel, Safaricom and Orange. The platform will further provide the ECA, Africa CDC, Country's National COVID-19 Taskforces, Ministries of Health, and Ministries of Finance, Economy, and Planning, and other stakeholders with analysis of live data for decision-making, monitoring and evaluation. At its peak, the platform could reach over 350-460 million devices and people. The platform uses Artificial Intelligence to analyse a combination of online digital data, as well as mobile based information. It will also allow for just in time data, improve linkage of government and research centers with citizens, and assist in analysing the broader socio-economic situation of populations, and identification and targeting of policies. Simultaneous interpretation (French and English) will be provided. The link of the event is: https://un.interpret.world/loginlink?token=S-UNECA-ACIP-meet contact Mr. Mactar Seck, ECA (email: seck8(a)un.org; tel: +251944137457) should you require additional information.

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Online discussion: Navigating Geneva’s digital policy landscape | DiploFoundation Tuesday, 23rd June 2020, 13:00–15:00 CEST (11:00–13:00 UTC)
by Mwende Njiraini 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

Most Geneva-based institutions and organisations are now tackling digital aspects as part of their work. The Geneva digital policy landscape has therefore become richer and more diverse. There are organizations and institutions dealing in digital policy areas such as cybersecurity, e-commerce, human rights online and now digitalisation is impacting other policy areas including health, climate and environmental issues and the attainment of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). How can we navigate this landscape and understand who is dealing with what, how to overcome policy silos, and how to build on the work and collaborate with other organisations to pursue common goals and solutions? Join the online discussion: Navigating Geneva’s digital policy landscape |DiploFoundation https://www.diplomacy.edu/calendar/navigating-geneva *Tuesday, 23rd June 2020, 13:00–15:00 CEST* (11:00–13:00 UTC)

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Viral video in Malaysia gets a student 4G in her village
by Adam Lane 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

A university student in Malaysia went out on a limb (literally - up a tree all night) to ensure she had a good 3G internet connection to sit her exams online. Her viral video has led to the government committing to putting in a 4G site! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-53079907

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Re: [kictanet] Invitation to attend an Africa Union Commission, ATU, ISOC and Mozilla Webinar on Spectrum Strategies
by Barrack Otieno 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

Listers, This is for your information and action. *Invitation to Participate in a Webinar on Shared Spectrum Strategies to Increase Affordable Access in Rural Areas* *FRENCH BELOW- FRANCAIS PLUS BAS * African Union Commission in collaboration with ATU, ISOC, ATU Mozilla, APC and NetHope is organizing a Webinar on shared Spectrum Strategies to Increase Affordable Access in Rural Areas. The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the essential role the Internet plays in developing Africa’s economy. Yet Internet access challenges are leaving many Africans behind during this time of crisis and deepening existing inequalities. Rural areas in particular with sparse populations and often lower income levels have yet to see any significant change in access. This webinar will aim at capacity building on innovations in regulation that have the potential to improve affordable access in rural areas through shared spectrum strategies. Issues to discuss will include license exempt spectrum, dynamic spectrum management, as well as use it or share provisions for IMT spectrum. *Date and Time:* Ø Date: 26 June 2020 Ø Time: 16:00 to 17:30 Addis Ababa time ( i.e.GMT+3) *For More Information: *Please visit either of the following event pages: § https://www.internetsociety.org/events/african-internet-resilience/shared-s… § https://au.int/en/newsevents/20200626/internet-resilience-africa-webinar-se… *Registration to the Webinar* <https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg>*:* Please complete the registration form in the following link. You will receive instructions how to join the webinar through your email address. https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg *FRANCAIS * *Invitation à participer à un webinaire sur les stratégies à spectre partagé pour accroître l'accès abordable dans les zones rurales* La Commission de l'Union africaine, en collaboration avec ATU, ISOC, ATU Mozilla, APC and NetHope, organise un webinaire sur les stratégies de spectre partagé pour accroître l'accès abordable dans les zones rurales. La pandémie du COVID-19 met en évidence le rôle essentiel d’Internet dans le développement de l’économie africaine. Pourtant, les problèmes d'accès à Internet laissent de nombreux Africains derrière pendant cette période de crise et aggravent les inégalités existantes. Les zones rurales, en particulier avec des populations clairsemées et des niveaux de revenu souvent plus bas, n'ont pas encore vu de changement significatif dans l'accès. Ce webinaire visera à renforcer les capacités sur les innovations en matière de réglementation qui ont le potentiel d'améliorer l'accès abordable dans les zones rurales grâce à des stratégies de spectre partagées. Les questions à discuter incluront l’exempt de licence, de la gestion dynamique du spectre, ainsi que de son utilisation ou du partage des dispositions pour le spectre IMT. *Date et heure:* - Date : 26 juin 2020 - Heure : 16h00 à 17h30 Heure d’Addis Ababa ( c-a-d GMT+3) *Pour plus d'informations: *veuillez visiter l'une des pages d'événement suivantes § https://au.int/en/newsevents/20200626/internet-resilience-africa-webinar-se… § https://www.internetsociety.org/events/african-internet-resilience/shared-s… *Inscription au Webinaire:* <https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg> Veuillez remplir le formulaire d’inscription contenu dans le lien suivant pour recevoir des instructions sur la façon de rejoindre le webinaire par l’intermédiaire de votre adresse e-mail. https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting
by Barrack Otieno 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

Listers, You are welcome. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN Policy Calendar <PolicyCalendar(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 2:14 PM Subject: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting To: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org>, Silvia Vivanco < silvia.vivanco(a)icann.org>, Evin Erdogdu <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org>, Yesim Nazlar <yesim.nazlar(a)icann.org>, Claudia Ruiz <claudia.ruiz(a)icann.org>, Michelle DeSmyter <michelle.desmyter(a)icann.org>, Gisella Gruber < Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org>, Alperen Eken <alperen.eken(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, Leon Sanchez <leon.sanchez(a)board.icann.org>, Pierre Dandjinou <pierre.dandjinou(a)icann.org>, Barrack Otieno < otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>, Sarah Kiden <skiden(a)gmail.com>, Seun Ojedeji < seun.ojedeji(a)gmail.com>, Mohamed Elbashir <mohamed.elbashir(a)icann.org> Cc: Aaron Jimenez <aaron.jimenez(a)icann.org>, Vinciane Koenigsfeld < vinciane.koenigsfeld(a)icann.org>, Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org>, Lisa Saulino <lisa.saulino(a)icann.org>, Franco Carrasco < franco.carrasco(a)icann.org>, ihab.osman(a)board.icann.org < ihab.osman(a)board.icann.org>, mandla.msimang(a)board.icann.org < mandla.msimang(a)board.icann.org>, Board Calendaring < Board-Calendaring(a)icann.org> *Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting <https://68.schedule.icann.org/meetings/fTbJ82YZT3LKaAyHx>* *Audio French: Session Token TBC* NEW Zoom link - https://icann.zoom.us/j/98002997794?pwd=QkFBY1ZCYkNLbDBmZXlyQUdlWVFhUT09 *Agenda:* 1. *Welcome address* – Seun Ojedeji, AFRALO Chair (3 min) 2. *Opening remarks* - Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair (5 min) 3. *Guests speakers*: 1. Göran Marby, ICANN President and CEO (5 min) 2. Remarks by ICANN Board Vice Chair (León Sánchez), (5 min) 3. Mandla Msimang, ICANN Board member, Africa (5 min) 4. Ihab Osman ICANN Board member, Africa (5 min) 5. Pierre Dandjinou, ICANN Vice President GSE for Africa (5 min) 4. *Introduction of the theme topic* – Barrack Otieno (5 min) 5. *Presentation of the statement* – Sarah Kiden, AFRALO Secretariat /Barrack Otieno/Drafting Team (10 min) EN Version <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/126429401/Joint%20AFRALO-A…> & FR Version <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/126429401/Joint%20AFRALO-A…> 6. *Discussion, modification and adoption of the statement* - Sarah kiden, All (40 min) 7. *Closing address* – Seun Ojedeji, AFRALO Chair (2 min) -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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