November 2021 - 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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WEBINAR INVITE - STAYING SECURE ONLINE
by Vincent Nyaga 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

Dear Listers, With the increased penetration and use of internet in the country, cyber security has become a major concern among users. Join us this Friday from 11.00 am - 12.20 pm for a webinar, as we discuss ' HOW TO STAY SECURE ONLINE' Register here [ https://t.co/RkmN0cLnXS?amp=1 | https://bit.ly/3p6AV85 ] Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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{Kind Reminder} INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEBINAR ON CYBERSECURITY IN KENYA: PRIORITIES FOR A POST-COVID-19 WORLD
by Mwara Gichanga 25 Nov '21

25 Nov '21

Greetings Listers, Happening right now webinar on “Cybersecurity in Kenya " Priorities for a Post COVID-19 World, whose theme is “Building Back Better”. The main objective of the meeting is to identify common cybersecurity priorities in a Post-COVID-19 world. The meeting will review the cybersecurity priorities identified in the KICTANet Policy Brief, <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=41288> which identifies six priority areas: to prioritize cybersecurity, prepare in advance, develop appropriate policies and practices, build partnerships, implement relevant programs, focus on people, and marshal the necessary political will to make cybersecurity in the country a reality. The second objective is to consolidate stakeholder priorities to inform the country’s cybersecurity strategies. The expected outcome is an updated and shared understanding of Kenya’s cybersecurity priorities for the coming years. To join in the webinar please find the registration link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufu-orjooHtwArr1VaoJ7EpP6gchG6F… Please also find a link to the event information including concept note and program https://www.kictanet.or.ke/cybersecurity-in-kenya-priorities-for-a-post-cov… Looking forward to your participation Warmly Mwara Gichanga KICTANet Team

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{Kind Reminder} INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEBINAR ON CYBERSECURITY IN KENYA: PRIORITIES FOR A POST-COVID-19 WORLD - THURSDAY, 25 NOVEMBER FROM 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM 2021
by Mwara Gichanga 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

Greetings Listers, KICTANet is pleased to invite you to a webinar on “Cybersecurity in Kenya " Priorities for a Post COVID-19 World, whose theme is “Building Back Better”. "The meeting will take place *Tomorrow* Thursday, November 25, 2021, from 1000 - 1200 on Zoom. The main objective of the meeting is to identify common cybersecurity priorities in a Post-COVID-19 world. The meeting will review the cybersecurity priorities identified in the KICTANet Policy Brief, <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=41288> which identifies six priority areas: to prioritize cybersecurity, prepare in advance, develop appropriate policies and practices, build partnerships, implement relevant programs, focus on people, and marshal the necessary political will to make cybersecurity in the country a reality. The second objective is to consolidate stakeholder priorities to inform the country’s cybersecurity strategies. The expected outcome is an updated and shared understanding of Kenya’s cybersecurity priorities for the coming years. To join in the webinar please find the registration link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufu-orjooHtwArr1VaoJ7EpP6gchG6F… Please also find a link to the event information including concept note and program https://www.kictanet.or.ke/cybersecurity-in-kenya-priorities-for-a-post-cov… Looking forward to your participation Warmly Mwara Gichanga KICTANet Team

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 165, Issue 11
by Adrian Teri 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Good day Barrack, These stats are not adequate. Does Kenic have bulk downloadable zones host files like ICANN with it's Centralised Zone Data Service - *https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/czds-2014-03-03-en <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/czds-2014-03-03-en>* . I understand it's quite controversial for such data to be given out as data mining and then spamming can occur. As a middle ground can Kenic share out monthly updated lists of registered domains as they do with deleted domains - *https://kenic.or.ke/category/deleted-domains/ <https://kenic.or.ke/category/deleted-domains/> *? I see numerous and interesting insights that can be gleaned. E.g how many and which domains are hosted in the country? Their latency/response time. Uptime for the sites. Security stats like which TLS versions are supported, the headers that are sent back in response like X-Frame-Options and Content Security Policy (CSP), SSL certificate validity, Versions of Web servers they are running and also which frameworks/programming languages they are running ...etc Yours Kindly, Adrian ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: njukey(a)gmail.com, "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:22:59 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Why are lots of .go.ke websites not https://? > Hi @njukey@gmail.com <njukey(a)gmail.com> > > https://registry.kenic.or.ke/statistics.jsp > > Regards > > > On Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 9:49 AM David Njuki via KICTANet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Hi Barrack, >> >> Is there data somewhere on all the .go.ke registered domains? >> >> Regards, >> David >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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/otieno.barrack%40gmai… >

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Secure a Seat @ the 9th AfICTA Summit
by waudo siganga 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

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Why are lots of .go.ke websites not https://?
by felista wangari 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Hi Listers, I visit lots of Kenya government websites and I notice that a good number are http:// (not secure) rather than https:// (secure). Especially sites where people are putting in their data for job applications and things like that (I had started tracking, but abandoned that project). This morning I'm getting lots of messages asking me if the Kazi Mtaani portal http://kms.go.ke being launched this afternoon is legit. Young Kenyans who want to apply are worried that it could be a malicious site since it is not https://. I'm explaining that yes, it is a legitimate government website (it has been shared by various government officials) but that it didn't attend to digital security, just like many other government agency sites. Should we be having government websites collecting people's details using http:// and not https:// in 2021? How is the security protocol not baked in during the building of the sites? - I wonder about this a lot. Regards, Felista Wangari Incurably curious Journalist/Editor (Health, gender, development, personal finance)

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Fwd: Call for Chapter Proposals_"Digital Marketing and PR Trends in Africa" Edited Book Collection
by Rebeccah wambui 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

Hello colleagues, This might be of interest to some of you. If so, take action as the deadline is fast approaching. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anne Njathi <awnjathi(a)ncsu.edu> Date: Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 7:31 PM Subject: Call for Chapter Proposals_"Digital Marketing and PR Trends in Africa" Edited Book Collection To: <wambuirebeccah(a)gmail.com> Hello Becky, I hope you are doing great! Attached is the call for chapter proposals for the "Digital Marketing and PR Trends in Africa" project that Brandi and I are working on. Brandi Watkins is an associate professor in the School of Communication, at Virginia Tech. We were hoping you would help us circulate it to your network across Africa and most importantly submit a chapter with your research interests. The deadline was extended to November 22nd. Thanks so much and let me know if you need anything. Regards, -- *Anne Njathi* Ph.D. Candidate, I Graduate Teaching Assistant International Student Rep I CRDMSA NC STATE College of Humanities and Social Sciences Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media Doctoral Student

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{Reminder} INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEBINAR ON CYBERSECURITY IN KENYA: PRIORITIES FOR A POST-COVID-19 WORLD - THURSDAY, 25 NOVEMBER FROM 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM 2021
by Mwara Gichanga 18 Nov '21

18 Nov '21

Greetings Listers, KICTANet is pleased to invite you to a webinar on “Cybersecurity in Kenya " Priorities for a Post COVID-19 World, whose theme is “Building Back Better”. "The meeting will take place on Thursday, November 25, 2021, from 1000 - 1200 on Zoom. The main objective of the meeting is to identify common cybersecurity priorities in a Post-COVID-19 world. The meeting will review the cybersecurity priorities identified in the KICTANet Policy Brief, <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=41288> which identifies six priority areas: to prioritize cybersecurity, prepare in advance, develop appropriate policies and practices, build partnerships, implement relevant programs, focus on people, and marshal the necessary political will to make cybersecurity in the country a reality. The second objective is to consolidate stakeholder priorities to inform the country’s cybersecurity strategies. The expected outcome is an updated and shared understanding of Kenya’s cybersecurity priorities for the coming years. To join in the webinar please find the registration link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufu-orjooHtwArr1VaoJ7EpP6gchG6F… Please also find a link to the event information including concept note and program https://www.kictanet.or.ke/cybersecurity-in-kenya-priorities-for-a-post-cov… Looking forward to your participation Warmly Mwara Gichanga KICTANet Team

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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEBINAR ON CYBERSECURITY IN KENYA: PRIORITIES FOR A POST-COVID-19 WORLD - THURSDAY, 25 NOVEMBER FROM 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM 2021
by Mwara Gichanga 15 Nov '21

15 Nov '21

Greetings Listers, KICTANet is pleased to invite you to a webinar on “Cybersecurity in Kenya " Priorities for a Post COVID-19 World, whose theme is “Building Back Better”. "The meeting will take place on Thursday, November 25, 2021, from 1000 - 1200 on Zoom. The main objective of the meeting is to identify common cybersecurity priorities in a Post-COVID-19 world. The meeting will review the cybersecurity priorities identified in the KICTANet Policy Brief, <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=41288> which identifies six priority areas: to prioritize cybersecurity, prepare in advance, develop appropriate policies and practices, build partnerships, implement relevant programs, focus on people, and marshal the necessary political will to make cybersecurity in the country a reality. The second objective is to consolidate stakeholder priorities to inform the country’s cybersecurity strategies. The expected outcome is an updated and shared understanding of Kenya’s cybersecurity priorities for the coming years. To join in the webinar please find the registration link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufu-orjooHtwArr1VaoJ7EpP6gchG6F… Please also find a link to the event information including concept note and program https://www.kictanet.or.ke/cybersecurity-in-kenya-priorities-for-a-post-cov… Looking forward to your participation Warmly Mwara Gichanga KICTANet Team

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