June 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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Africa AI4D Policy Project
by ALLAN OCHOLA 28 Jun '21

28 Jun '21

Do you believe in digital equality and recognise the need for data justice to underpin the adoption of advanced technologies for them to be truly developmental and transformative? Are you interested in how, as a continent and globally, we can promote Just AI – and in conducting research on how this can be achieved through ensuring rights-preserving regulatory frameworks? How can we create a safe, secure, and trusted environment for the developmental application of AI and what economic and social regulations are required to ensure a better distribution of the opportunities for innovation as well as mitigation of risks associated with the uneven impacts of known harms? RIA’s Africa AI4D Policy Project invites applications for fellowships of three, six or 12 months. The research agenda for the next three months will focus on Just AI in three thematic areas: - Sustainable development and the circular economy - Security and trust - Data and algorithmic governance *How do I apply?* Applicants should submit, by 7 July 2021: - a CV of max two pages long plus list of publications, - the names of two references, - two recent writing examples (no older than one year) – one academic and one informal in style, and - a motivation/cover letter, including a research idea of relevance to AI policy in Africa. Submit your documentation to the HR Manager: admin(a)researchICTafrica.net More details here <https://researchictafrica.net/2021/06/28/africa-ai4d-policy-project-call-fo…> Best Wishes, Allan

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Re: [kictanet] Save the date: RPKI Tutorial - July 7th 2021 - 2pm Kenya time
by Barrack Otieno 28 Jun '21

28 Jun '21

Listers, For the techies in the group, I am sharing this on behalf of the Kenya Network Operators Group Programme Committee. Greetings, Trust all are well. See details of the next tutorial below: RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) is an infrastructure to improve the security of the Internet's routing infrastructure. By implementing RPKI in your network, you take a significant step in preventing your Internet resources and presence from being hijacked by malicious users and also protect your customers/consumers from being directed away from your services by imposters. But how does RPKI work and how is it implemented? Please join the KeNOG tutorial on RPKI where our guest speaker Mark Tinka - Head of Engineering at Seacom - will walk us through RPKI. The tutorial will be on the 7th of July 2021 at 2PM Kenya time. Registration link: https://nog.ke/tutorials Regards Kevin -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021
by Gachungi, Lydia 28 Jun '21

28 Jun '21

Kind reminder https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju… https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e5… About The Second African Forum on cybercrime is organized by the African Union Commission and the Council of Europe (through GLACY+<https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/glacyplus> project, co-funded by the European Union (Instrument Contributing to Peace and Stability) and the Council of Europe and Octopus Project<http://www.coe.int/OctopusProject>) in partnership with other organisations and comes as a reassurance of the joint commitment to work together towards finding new modalities of strengthening international cooperation against all forms of cybercrime. The two main areas of focus will be: Legislation and Policies on Cybercrime and International Cooperation. In parallel to the main sessions of the Forum, a number of regional hubs will be jointly organized by Interpol and the Council of Europe. Join our event and participate in enriching discussions shaping recommendations and conclusions From: Gachungi, Lydia Sent: 23 June 2021 12:27 To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Cc: lgachungi(a)gmail.com Subject: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 Importance: High Dear Listers, The African Union Commission (AUC) in cooperation with the Council of Europe will be co-organizing the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: * Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa * International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. [cid:image001.png@01D7682A.0BF7E6F0] Lydia Gachungi Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/ National Office for Ethiopia. Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound) PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Office Tel: +251 115443786 Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724 Email:.l.gachungi@unesco.org https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/addisababa/ @LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis From: Information Society Division <ISD(a)africa-union.org<mailto:ISD@africa-union.org>> Sent: 23 June 2021 12:17 Cc: Mihret Woodmatas <Mihretw(a)africa-union.org<mailto:Mihretw@africa-union.org>>; STROE Catalina <Catalina.STROE(a)coe.int<mailto:Catalina.STROE@coe.int>>; Adil Sulieman <Suliemana(a)africa-union.org<mailto:Suliemana@africa-union.org>>; ASGARI Alexandra-Adina <Alexandra-Adina.ASGARI(a)coe.int<mailto:Alexandra-Adina.ASGARI@coe.int>> Subject: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 CAUTION: This email is external from UNESCO. Please be vigilant on its sender and content. ATTENTION : Cet e-mail est externe à l'UNESCO. Soyez vigilant sur son expéditeur et contenu. [cid:PQkUb5krUWgSBFqfj7niwWomenLeadershipENG_gif]<https://au.int/en/women-leadership-book> Dear Sir/ Madam, Many countries in Africa have made it a high priority to focus on developing cybercrime laws and policies capable to efficiently criminalize illegal cybercrime acts and allow effective international cooperation between criminal justice authorities, in line with international standards. Consequently, to fulfil their respective roles in increasingly complex environments, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, magistrates and judges require up to date skills and adequate tools, both technical and legal. We are therefore honored to inform you that the African Union Commission (AUC) in cooperation with the Council of Europe will be co-organizing the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: * Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa * International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. Participation in the Forum is expected to include officials from African Union Member States and specialized agencies across the continent. Some regional and international partners are also expected to join such as INTERPOL, the European Union, the Commonwealth Secretariat, UK FCO, the U.S. Department of Justice, among others. In this regard, it gives us great pleasure to cordially invite you to participate in the subject Forum. Kindly find the registration platform at the following URL: https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e5… Or you may register using the website [EN<https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…> / FR<https://www.coe.int/fr/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…>] The draft concept note and agenda of the event can also be found using the same links. In parallel to the online participation in the event, regional “hubs” are organized by Council of Europe and Interpol between 28 and 30 June 2021. Additional information on the topics and speakers can be found on the registration page. Best regards, The African Union Commission & Council of Europe Information Society Division Information Society Division Infrastructure & Energy Department [Image removed by sender.] Tel: Mobile: E-mail: ISD(a)africa-union.org<mailto:ISD@africa-union.org> P.O. Box 3243 | Roosvelt Street (Old Airport Area) | W21K19 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia www.au.int<http://www.au.int> [Image removed by sender.]<https://www.facebook.com/AfricanUnionCommission/>[Image removed by sender.]<https://twitter.com/_africanunion>[Image removed by sender.]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa>[Image removed by sender.]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee and may also be privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy, disclose or otherwise act upon any part of this e-mail or its attachments. [cid:Erw34iv6y0CS3RLtGbDM5QE-MAIL-BANNER_150pxX800px_gif]

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Invitation to Konza Technopolis site on 25th June 2021.
by Mwendwa Kivuva 25 Jun '21

25 Jun '21

Greetings, The Konza Secretariat (https://konza.go.ke/) has extended an invitation for the KICTANET community to the Konza Technopolis site on 25th June 2021. Transport will be provided to and from Nairobi CBD. Those who wish to use their own transport are also welcomed. Date: Friday 25th June 2021. Departure: Kencom, Nairobi CBD, opposition Hilton hotel Departure Time: 6.45am. Transport is provided. Those who are interested can reply to this email or write to info(a)kictanet.or.ke. This is a great opportunity to experience the depths of what is happening at Konza Technopolis first hand. We thank the Konza Technopolis team for extending this invitation. Best regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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YouthxPolicyMakers: Make your voice on digital policy heard!
by Lee, Demetria 25 Jun '21

25 Jun '21

In preparation for the UN Internet Governance Forum taking place 6-10 December 2021, we want to bring together young people and policy makers as equals, sharing and learning from one another. In the course of thematic roundtables taking place online in October and November 2021, participants will get the opportunity to meet policy makers such as parliamentarians and governments officials, asking them questions and advocating for their stances on pressing issues such as sustainability, equality and inclusion online, or digital security. Ahead of the roundtables, preparatory workshops will be held August-September 2021. These collaborative meetings will address specific topics within Internet governance, and also contain methodic segments on advocacy work and effective youth participation. Besides getting the opportunity to learn from experts, participants will benefit from each other’s expertise and work together to formulate policy recommendations or advocacy strategies. The program is free and open to anyone aged 16-30 with a strong interest and/or previous activities in digital policy or Internet governance. You can find more information about the program and application here. Applications are open until 23 July 2021. If you have any questions, please let me know! Best, Demetria Demetria Lee Working Student International Affairs Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (GI) Spreepalais am Dom Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2 10178 Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telefon: +49 (0) 30 24009 805 Mail: demetria.lee(a)gi.de Web: www.gi.de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Informationen zu Ihren Rechten und zum Datenschutz bei der GI finden Sie unter: https://gi.de/datenschutz

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Fwd: FW: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021
by Lydia gachungi 23 Jun '21

23 Jun '21

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gachungi, Lydia <l.gachungi(a)unesco.org> Date: Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 12:38 PM Subject: FW: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 To: lgachungi(a)gmail.com <lgachungi(a)gmail.com> Dear Listers, The African Union Commission (AUC) in cooperation with the Council of Europe will be co-organizing the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: - *Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa* - *International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. * Regards Lydia *Lydia Gachungi* *Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists* Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/ National Office for Ethiopia. Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound) PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia *Office Tel: +251 115443786* *Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724* Email:.l.gachungi@unesco.org https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/addisababa/ @LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis *From:* Information Society Division <ISD(a)africa-union.org> *Sent:* 23 June 2021 12:17 *Cc:* Mihret Woodmatas <Mihretw(a)africa-union.org>; STROE Catalina < Catalina.STROE(a)coe.int>; Adil Sulieman <Suliemana(a)africa-union.org>; ASGARI Alexandra-Adina <Alexandra-Adina.ASGARI(a)coe.int> *Subject:* Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 CAUTION: This email is external from UNESCO. Please be vigilant on its sender and content. ATTENTION : Cet e-mail est externe à l'UNESCO. Soyez vigilant sur son expéditeur et contenu. <https://au.int/en/women-leadership-book> Dear Sir/ Madam, Many countries in Africa have made it a high priority to focus on developing cybercrime laws and policies capable to efficiently criminalize illegal cybercrime acts and allow effective international cooperation between criminal justice authorities, in line with international standards. Consequently, to fulfil their respective roles in increasingly complex environments, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, magistrates and judges require up to date skills and adequate tools, both technical and legal. We are therefore honored to inform you that the *African Union Commission (AUC)* in cooperation with the *Council of Europe* will be co-organizing the *2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum*. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: - *Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa* - *International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. * Participation in the Forum is expected to include officials from African Union Member States and specialized agencies across the continent. Some regional and international partners are also expected to join such as INTERPOL, the European Union, the Commonwealth Secretariat, UK FCO, the U.S. Department of Justice, among others. In this regard, it gives us great pleasure to cordially invite you to participate in the subject Forum. Kindly find the registration platform at the following *URL:* *https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e52b258c-b1db-41da-84e1-159f6b891362/registration <https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e5…>* Or you may register using the website [EN <https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…> / FR <https://www.coe.int/fr/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…> ] The draft concept note and agenda of the event can also be found using the same links. In parallel to the online participation in the event, *regional “hubs” *are organized by Council of Europe and Interpol between 28 and 30 June 2021. Additional information on the topics and speakers can be found on the registration page. Best regards, The African Union Commission & Council of Europe *Information Society Division* Information Society Division Infrastructure & Energy Department [image: Image removed by sender.] *Tel:* *Mobile:* *E-mail:* ISD(a)africa-union.org P.O. Box 3243 | Roosvelt Street (Old Airport Area) | W21K19 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia www.au.int [image: Image removed by sender.] <https://www.facebook.com/AfricanUnionCommission/>[image: Image removed by sender.] <https://twitter.com/_africanunion>[image: Image removed by sender.] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa>[image: Image removed by sender.] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee and may also be privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy, disclose or otherwise act upon any part of this e-mail or its attachments.

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Africa Law Tech Festival 2021
by Linda Bonyo 23 Jun '21

23 Jun '21

Dear Listers, The second edition of the Africa Law Tech Festival is happening this July 5-9 with remote learning sessions and in-person networking in Nairobi and Ghana. We would like to invite you to attend the masterclasses by ICANN, Twitter, Mozilla, Safaricom, Omidyar, Amnesty International, ICJ, Tony Blair Institute, etc and various discussions on Twitter spaces. We are looking for your support to help amplify the festival and partner with us on the work you do in the digital policy space. You can register for free at www.africalawtech.com/festival Warm regards from the Lawyers Hub. Linda -- *__________________________________________________________________* *Linda Bonyo* (Ms.) | CEO, *Lawyers Hub * *Advocate of the High Court of Kenya* *www.lawyershub.org <http://www.lawyershub.org> | www.africalawtech.com <http://www.africalawtech.com>* Connect on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawyers-hub-kenya-1bb021161/> | Follow us on Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/lawyershubkenya> | Schedule a meeting <http://www.calendly.com/bonyo> *_* *__________________________________________________________* The Lawyers Hub is a Legal-Tech organisation headquartered in Kenya serving the global south on Digital Policy and Justice Innovation by providing innovative and technology-driven solutions to policy and legal practice. The Lawyers hub runs the Africa Digital Policy Institute, Africa Law Tech association, The Africa Startup Law Accelerator and convenes the annual Africa Law Tech Festival and the Africa Legal Innovation week on Justice innovation. In the year 2020 alone, the Lawyers Hub convened policy makers, academia and legal-tech organizations from 20+ countries within the African Continent, curated rapid tech solutions under the Global Legal Hackathon and developed key policy briefs for the African Continent on Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy & Digital Identity, Tech and Migration, and Taxing the Digital Economy.

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KONZA: The failed promise of Kenya’s smart city
by Grace Githaiga 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

Listers This may be of interest to some here. Rgds Grace Kenya was one of the earliest countries to outsource its dreaming to McKinsey. The entire Vision 2030 strategy was developed by the Kenyan government in conjunction with McKinsey & Company, with Konza being one of many techno-utopian urban renewal projects the firm was involved in. At first, most were undertaken in Asia, then, in the 2000s, the focus shifted to African countries, which were seen as growth markets for big tech and financial corporations. ...the McKinseyfication of government and federal services often means that the mere production of paperwork counts as progress. ...The question then becomes, Who is responsible for the failure of Konza?” Read on: https://restofworld.org/2021/the-failed-promise-of-kenyas-smart-city/ -- Grace Githaiga KICTANet Convenor KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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KeNIC WEBINAR INVITE _OPTIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE
by Vincent Nyaga 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

Good Morning Listers, Have you Registered! [ https://t.co/fBvQoDFv1t?amp=1 | https://bit.ly/35mt0Kr ] Happening today, " OPTIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE " Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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OPTIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE _ WEBINAR
by Vincent Nyaga 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

Dear Listers, I trust you are doing well. Join the #KeNICTALKS webinar on Tuesday 22nd June, 10.00am - 11.45 am as we demystify SEO and .KE domain name. Register here [ https://t.co/fBvQoDFv1t?amp=1 | bit.ly/35mt0Kr ] . Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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Public consultation on OECD Framework for Classifying AI Systems until 30 June 2021
by Bitange Ndemo 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

The OECD and its OECD.AI <http://oecd.ai/> Network of Experts, in which I participate, has launched a *public consultation* *on a *draft Framework for Classifying AI systems <https://www.oecd.ai/classification> that is part of the OECD Programme on AI and Work, Innovation, Productivity and Skills (AI-WIPS) <http://www.oecd.ai/wips> supported by the German Labour Ministry. We are seeking input to improve the framework so it is useful and technically robust and *would like to solicit your feedback *as your work is related. The framework is a user-friendly tool to help policy makers and others differentiate between different types of AI systems and their different impacts on policy goals along 4 dimensions: 1) context; 2) data and input; 3) AI model; and 4) task and output. It aims to provide a common baseline of the key characteristics of AI systems that can impact trustworthy AI; to inform initiatives from impact assessment to regulation and self-regulation. <http://www.oecd.ai/classification> <http://www.oecd.ai/classification> <http://www.oecd.ai/classification> The *deadline for input is 30 June 2021*. Please take* 5 minutes **to test the Framework on a real AI system* <https://oecd.ai/p/classification> or, if you have a little more time, *comment on the report on * *https://www.oecd.ai/classification* <https://www.oecd.ai/wonk/classification>*.* We would much appreciate your input and look forward to hearing from you. For more information or any queries, please reach out to ai(a)oecd.org. Ndemo

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Re: [kictanet] SocialMedia4Peace - Call for Consultant (Kenya)
by Sigi Mwanzia 08 Jun '21

08 Jun '21

Dear Colleagues, Please find a consultancy opportunity (Kenya) attached above. I am available to address any queries. Regards, Sigi Waigumo Mwanzia, Programme Officer - Digital. Read more about ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa's #UnseenEyesUnheardStories report here: [ https://www.article19.org/resources/kenya-and-uganda-covid-19-pandemic-surv… | Kenya and Uganda: COVID-19 pandemic surveillance and threats to human rights - ARTICLE 19 ] ARTICLE 19 EASTERN AFRICA DEFENDING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND INFORMATION W https://www.article19.org/regional-office/eastern-africa/ Tw @article19eafric Fa facebook.com/article19org

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Call for Topics- 2021 Kenya Internet Governance Forum Kenya's premier Internet Policy event
by Barrack Otieno 05 Jun '21

05 Jun '21

Greetings Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, Kenya Internet Governance Forum is a knowledge-sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to the regional and global IGFs to ensure a bottom up Internet policy development process and a strong link between global internet policies and the national one. This year, we will have a hybrid (Virtual and Physical) meeting on the 24th to 26th August in Nairobi. On behalf of the local Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), we'd be interested to hear your views on the issues and topics that you think ought to be discussed during this year's Kenya IGF. To enable us track them, kindly share them in this Google Form <https://bit.ly/3fUEB8x> which is in the format below: a) Proposed topic(s): b) Why the topic is important or relevant: c) Proposed speakers (if any): Kindly share your feedback by 4th June 2021. The MultiStakeholder Advisory Group will then compile your input and prepare the topics for the pre-IGF online discussion scheduled for early August and the final IGF Programme. The Multistakeholder Advisory Group will also get in touch with the proposed speakers. Herewith please find the Kenya IGF 2020 <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/kenya-igf-report-2020/> for your review. Thank you -- Barrack Otieno Trustee and Chairman of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group Kenya Internet Governance Forum Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet) Skype:barrack.otieno +254721325277 https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ www.kictanet.or.ke -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>*

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Re: [kictanet] Call for Topics- 2021 Kenya Internet Governance Forum Kenya's premier Internet Policy event
by Barrack Otieno 03 Jun '21

03 Jun '21

Greetings Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, Kenya Internet Governance Forum is a knowledge-sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to the regional and global IGFs to ensure a bottom up Internet policy development process and a strong link between global internet policies and the national one. This year, we will have a hybrid (Virtual and Physical) meeting on the 24th to 26th August in Nairobi. On behalf of the local Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), we'd be interested to hear your views on the issues and topics that you think ought to be discussed during this year's Kenya IGF. To enable us track them, kindly share them in this Google Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S9wVq-SAUtAcW6PppEQvUmVaXm5O7y9Ly38fzKytLW…> which is in the format below: a) Proposed topic(s): b) Why the topic is important or relevant: c) Proposed speakers (if any): Kindly share your feedback by 4th June 2021. The MultiStakeholder Advisory Group will then compile your input and prepare the topics for the pre-IGF online discussion scheduled for early August and the final IGF Programme. The Multistakeholder Advisory Group will also get in touch with the proposed speakers. Herewith please find the Kenya IGF 2020 <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/kenya-igf-report-2020/> for your review. Thank you -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee and Chairman of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group Kenya Internet Governance Forum* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>*

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Egyptian ICT Companies Matchmaking
by waudo siganga 03 Jun '21

03 Jun '21

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 160, Issue 3
by Adrian Teri 02 Jun '21

02 Jun '21

@tanuijohn@gmail.com apologies for the earlier message. Things seem to be loading. Regards, Adrian On Wed, 2 Jun 2021 at 08:34, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send KICTANet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of KICTANet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: KONZA: The failed promise of Kenya?s smart city > (Barrack Otieno) > 2. Re: KONZA: The failed promise of Kenya?s smart city (John Tanui) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2021 07:35:36 +0300 > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KONZA: The failed promise of Kenya?s smart > city > Message-ID: > < > CAKX6dsHa8grcR6cDuCwqHOPJLer075EbR-kjAHt7HmyEWN5feQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear Ali, > > I agree with you. My humble opinion is that Government priorities may have > changed. Engineer Tanui the Konza CEO is on the list and had at one time > invited listers to tour the facility. I think Konza can still be realized. > It will be great to revisit the previous discussion and for Engineer Tanui > to respond to the concerns that have been raised since there seems to be > life at Konza. > > Best Regards > > On Wed, 2 Jun 2021, 7:34 am Ali Hussein via KICTANet, < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > GG > > > > Thanks for sharing. > > > > Listers, even the best-laid plans can miss their targets. I'd rather we > > discuss:- > > > > 1. What went wrong. > > 2. What are the lessons to be learned. > > 3. Can the project get back on track? > > 4. Has it gone wrong? How long does it take to build a new city? > > > > Regards > > > > *Ali Hussein* > > > > Digital Transformation > > > > > > Tel: +254 713 601113 > > > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > > > Skype: abu-jomo > > > > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > > <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> > > > > > > > > > > Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely > > mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the > > organizations that I work with. > > > > > > On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 7:32 PM Grace Githaiga via KICTANet < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> > >> Listers > >> This may be of interest to some here. > >> Rgds > >> Grace > >> > >> Kenya was one of the earliest countries to outsource its dreaming to > >> McKinsey. The entire Vision 2030 strategy was developed by the Kenyan > >> government in conjunction with McKinsey & Company, with Konza being one > of > >> many techno-utopian urban renewal projects the firm was involved in. At > >> first, most were undertaken in Asia, then, in the 2000s, the focus > shifted > >> to African countries, which were seen as growth markets for big tech and > >> financial corporations. > >> > >> ...the McKinseyfication of government and federal services often means > >> that the mere production of paperwork counts as progress. ...The > >> question then becomes, Who is responsible for the failure of Konza?? > >> > >> Read on: > >> https://restofworld.org/2021/the-failed-promise-of-kenyas-smart-city/ > >> -- > >> > >> Grace Githaiga > >> KICTANet Convenor > >> > >> KICTANet portals > >> KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter > >> <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn > >> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook > >> <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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/info%40alyhussein.com > >> > >> > >> KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions > >> interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a > >> catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology > sector. > >> Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity > Building, > >> Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. > >> > >> 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 - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy > >> engagement platform. > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > 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… > > > > > > KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions > > interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a > > catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology > sector. > > Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, > > Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. > > > > 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 - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy > > engagement platform. > > >

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 160, Issue 3
by Adrian Teri 02 Jun '21

02 Jun '21

My comments are inline. "AT": Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2021 08:32:41 +0300 > From: John Tanui <tanuijohn(a)gmail.com> > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KONZA: The failed promise of Kenya?s smart > city > Message-ID: > <CAMfK3GrXGZArWjdCJYoSQA6vCNFetVZn37uEOiVh= > ET6D8x0GA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear Barrack, > > Konza Technopolis project is on course, we are making significant progress > especially ensuring that the key pillars for the success are in place. > > Our invitation to KICTANET still stands, we consider this community key > stake holders and your partnership, collaboration and feedback is > important. > > You can get the latest information on the project by visiting also our > website and social media platforms including YouTube. > > Let me know when you would like to visit us. > > Regards > > John Tanui > "AT": @tanuijohn@gmail.com Everything on the navigation bar of https://konza.go.ke <http://konza.go.ke> results in an *Error "404"* not found. I am trying to access the master plan and news & updates but I can't. We sincerely need transparency on the progress. Kindly look into this. Regards, Adrian Teri

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Re: [kictanet] Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for Kenya online discussion
by SAMUEL O. 02 Jun '21

02 Jun '21

Thanks for the update On Mon, May 31, 2021, 16:33 Adam Lane via KICTANet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Thanks Barrack and Mwendwa for your excellent comments. > > I believe extending power for Wi-Fi will lead to more interference, not > less, and that the problem isn't so much the lack of spectrum (Wi-Fi > already has more than IMT yet IMT is fulfilling 90 or 95% of the internet > currently I guess), but the way Wi-Fi works through using unlicensed > spectrum. Letting the CNs use IMT would be better, whether they are > licensed directly or lease from an existing licensee who's not using their > spectrum in that location. > > I believe the CA's framework does suggest exploring that option and I'd > recommend some pilots in these various options to see what's technically > feasible as well as whether existing licensees are willing to enter into > these agreements for reasonable prices (if they're not using/planning to > use the spectrum in that area, then any revenue for them could be better > than nothing, even if little, though CA could mandate it to be made > available for a very small admin fee, I.e.g. Use-it-or-lose it concept) or > make some specific spectrum available for CNs to use, e.g. 700MHz that > would be really good for fixed wireless access in rural areas and for which > there's some unused spectrum currently but which currently requires 2.5bn > to get... > > Out of interest I am not sure if Mawingu counts as a CN since its quite > big now, but the friend I'm staying with at the moment pays them 5k a month > and a 15k set-up fee for the router and installation for 5mbps, whereas > Safaricom charges the same for same speed using 4G (basically unlimited > data, though after 400GB they'll reduce to 1mbps) with router about 10k > according to their website. So in this case the pricing is basically the > same (obviously depending on actual coverage being available or not). > > Interesting to note that Safaricom fiber is cheaper than 4G but of course > availability is limited to some urban areas. > > Adam > -------------------------------------------------- > M: +254-790985886 > Deputy CEO, Government Affairs > Huawei Kenya > *From:*Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > *To:*Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com> > *Cc:*KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>;Heiko > Rehm <hrehm(a)pyra-mite.net> > *Date:*2021-05-31 16:00:39 > *Subject:*Re: [kictanet] Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks > for Kenya online discussion > > On Fri, 28 May 2021 at 18:52, Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com> wrote: > >> Hi Mwendwa >> >> >> >> Everything has gone silent, even though this is a controversial topic! >> >> >> > > Probably it is a hard topic, and of course, it has a level of political > weight behind it. > > >> Maybe I can stir up some debate… >> >> >> >> Firstly, it would be helpful to clarify what the problem is before trying >> to identify the solution. For example, is it a lack of spectrum or is it >> the cost of spectrum or is it something else? Actually there is quite a lot >> of spectrum available in Kenya that is completely un-used (for example, in >> 700 Mhz band that is good for rural areas) and some that is so under-used >> (by some ISPs and some government users) that the best thing to do would be >> to return it to the CA and let the CA license it to someone else to use. *[In >> relation to the Spectrum Fees Topic] *Certainly the cost of that >> spectrum is a challenge for many, and it is very commendable that the CA >> proposes to Review spectrum fee framework recognising the need for >> significantly reduced fees for underserved/rural areas. I fully support >> this and it should be applicable to ALL spectrum license holders to >> encourage as many as possible to connect more unconnected areas. Fees can >> help work out who to allocate spectrum to that is serious about using it, >> but it also adds major costs. There are multiple fees at the moment, not >> just for spectrum licenses but also per base station using it, and even for >> using spectrum for backhaul to base stations. >> > > Since CA licensing is unified, from the webinar we had on this topic, they > had indicated they would do a review as you have proposed for the entire > sector. > The challenges around spectrum are many, for example > a) CA charges an annual registration fee for 5GHz Wifi for Point to Point > connections. PtP/PtMP are important for community networks > b) Current equipment used for WiFi has less range and strength because of > the low permitted radiated power rating. Increasing this will make the WiFI > equipment more reliable especially in rural areas. > c) If the range of frequency in the license-exempt WiFi spectrum is > extended, it would reduce the current congestion where communities are > complaining that their connections are not reliable. > d) We need to build the technical capacity of operators and businesses to > enable them to conform to regulatory requirements. As Barrack has indicated > in his reply, "Spectrum has been a very opaque subject to many." > e. As you have pointed out, there is a lot of allocated spectrum that is > being hoarded. Spectrum refarming can be employed to govern the repurposing > of spectrum bands to more efficient technologies, investments, or new > services where the spectrum is needed most > > > >> Secondly, it is important to understand that connectivity relies on >> infrastructure investments, the business case for which need some >> predictability. One cannot build a network (whether a community network or >> a “regular” ISP) without some guarantee that the infrastructure will still >> be usable for 5 years or 10 years etc. >> > > Probably this is where innovation and new ways of doing things should be > allowed to thrive? There are many institutions ready to fund innovative > connectivity solutions for the common good because it is in innovation, > trial and error ... where new things come into being. I wonder is community > networks operators can tell us what is the minimum requirements to setup a > small network for a typical Kenyan village. > > >> Also, it is critical to avoid different providers using the same spectrum >> too close to each other that it causes interference. These kind of issues >> are what makes shared spectrum tricky. When does one decide the spectrum is >> not being used in a location and let someone else use it compared to >> recognizing the license holder just has not yet got around to building in >> that location but will do “soon”? >> > One of the recommendations for the shared spectrum framework is to expand > the frequency on license exempt spectrum, and also increase the power of > equipment used. Does this sound as a viable solution? > > The two proposed solutions above are: > a) Adjustment to PtP and PtMP EIRP levels could dramatically increase the > potential of WiFi equipment in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz to deliver access in rural > areas. See Appendix 2 for specific recommendations. > b) extending the range of frequencies available for license-exempt use. > This would have the impact of reducing congestion in backhaul connections > by increasing the range of license-exempt frequencies; > > Leasing spectrum from a license holder could be a viable option (i.e. that >> license holder agrees to let someone else the their spectrum in a >> particular location for a fee and for a determined time). *[In relation >> to IMT spectrum topic]* >> > > Interesting solution. I am not sure what the rest feel. There is one > school of thought that things this leads to hoarding a public utility with > the expectation of exiting the investment at a profit. > > >> In relation to this a critical issue with investment in infrastructure >> and having predictability is the issue of wanting to change a spectrum >> usage after equipment has been invested in. Let me give 2 example: >> >> 1) TV White Space regulations have been available in some countries >> (e.g. US, UK) for many years but have had very little adoption. Meanwhile >> some of those frequencies have been used for regular mobile use, e.g. 600 >> Mhz network in the US and achieved wide scale and are particularly useful >> for rural coverage. What if equipment is deployed to use TVWS in this >> frequency but gets little adoption so the CA wants to change to mobile use; >> what to do with the existing equipment? How to avoid interference with the >> new equipment? *[In relation to dynamic spectrum access topic].* Since >> there is plenty of spectrum available in Kenya, just some is not well used >> and could be taken back/re-distributed and some is too expensive, there may >> not be a huge need for TVWS, but if ISPs can get it to work with the >> geolocation databases, and if they can get good enough Quality and Speeds, >> they could try. >> > +1 on spectrum refarming. > > As you have indicated, if anyone wants to experiment in investing in TVWS, > we should give them the opportunity. > > The Tier1 operators in Kenya are not deficient in spectrum. What the > proposal is trying to do is give the small guy in the village access to > usable spectrum to serve themselves, since the big boys are not serving > them at the moment. > >> 2) Use of equipment in unlicensed spectrum – once it is in use in >> the market then it cannot be taken out of the market and new equipment >> brought in. With licensed spectrum it is easier to manage. So for example >> as countries weight up spectrum for wi-fi vs 5G, if later there is more >> demand for 5G, it will not be possible to remove wi-fi equipment since >> there is no record of who owns it. >> >> >> >> Third, it is important to recognize the need and benefits from economies >> of scale. Nationwide providers get this from non-infrastructure based >> operations (e.g. creating an organization with administration functions, >> customer service functions, core network, billing systems etc) and they >> also get this from having common infrastructure. This is a challenge for >> localized spectrum access *[in regards the IMT spectrum topic]*. >> > > There is a community network in Easter DRC - the Idjwi island, an > underserved area with a population of three hundred thousand people on Lake > Kivu - called Pamoja Net with IMT spectrum. There was a blog by Nzambi > Kakusu on the KICTANet website > <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/pamoja-net-community-network-which-with-gsm-tele…> > > This is a viable option especially in areas prone to terrorism - community > control gives it so many advantages. > > >> >> *[on the license exempt spectrum]* It is clear that in Kenya the >> majority of people use mobile for their access (from a base station that is >> using either microwave or fiber) or they are using wi-fi for their access >> (from a mobile router or a home fiber router). Most ISPs that provide wi-fi >> networks also use fiber as their backhaul. In the future more and more >> people may be able to use both mobile routers (5G capacity) or home fiber >> routers (fiber). In fact there is need for more spectrum for mobile, as >> more and more people will use 4G and 5G mobile routers to give them wi-fi >> at home especially in rural or less dense places where fiber may be >> expensive. In these cases there is no need for more spectrum for wi-fi. >> Wi-fi provides only short-range internet and is easily blocked by walls, >> and with 7+ Gbps capacity that is more than enough for the small number of >> users for each access point (It can get 7Gbps because it already has 560 >> Mhz of spectrum, way more than mobile) whereas each mobile base station >> will support thousands of users. Mobile base stations cannot work with >> unlicensed spectrum. >> > > I think the bigger point is - how do we bring the guys doing KCPE and KCSE > in year 2021 access to online learning tools? (usecase). How do we help the > farmers tackle locusts in June 2021? > > What I am trying to say is, the bigger operators will one day take the > internet to everybody. But if I am in the village, I also want the same > opportunities for my child now, for my farm now, for my economic > empowerment now. Life is for the moment. > > Do you think those people, no matter how few, may benefit from better > WiFi? So that when they pull backhaul from their provider, it is less a > hustle serving their communities leggaly through PtP/PtMP. > > >> >> >> Also [*on license exempt spectrum]*, it is noted that in the CA document >> that there is frequent interference for those using it for backhaul. This >> is an inevitable problem with unlicensed spectrum which causes quality >> issues, making it unsuitable for large scale deployments of backhaul in >> dense populations (with other users of wi-fi for personal use as well as >> use for backhaul intefering). >> > > True. The congestion is a major issue. You find a small area with hundreds > of equipment. But then that shows there is a need. Hunger. Increasing the > range and power may help those who can afford more powerful equipment serve > their communities better. > > >> >> >> I know this can get quite technical, but I hope that some of this >> information may be useful. Note some comments I have made are >> simplified/generalized to try to be brief and not too technical. >> > > > Thanks so much Adam for the healthy debate. I guess their are two side to > this coin. And it is true that this topic is part of the deep end because > it is very technical. > > >> Regards >> >> Adam >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+adam.lane= >> huawei.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Mwendwa Kivuva via >> kictanet >> *Sent:* Friday, May 28, 2021 12:20 PM >> *To:* Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com> >> *Cc:* Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> >> *Subject:* [kictanet] Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks >> for Kenya online discussion >> >> >> >> Dear Listers, >> >> The tread on Licensing framework is on fire and doing very well. Thank >> you all for the contributions, reading, learning, relearning ... Please >> continue debating on that thread. >> >> We will start a new thread on the proposed "Shared Spectrum Framework". >> The Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for >> Kenya that was issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya, available >> for direct download here >> <https://ca.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Licensing-and-Shared-Spectrum-F…> >> . >> >> *License Exempt Spectrum * >> >> WiFi has emerged as a powerful technology for both access and backhaul >> around the world but regulation has not fully kept up with the backhaul >> developments. >> >> >> >> The draft framework recommends: >> >> · Review the Guidelines on the use of Radiofrequency Spectrum by >> Short Range Devices to amend EIRP limits for 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Wi-Fi for >> Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint use. >> >> · Review options for lowering the barrier to use of other >> license-exempt bands for PtP and PtMP use, including 24 GHz and 60 GHz. >> >> · Expand the range of frequencies available for license-exempt >> use, especially in the 5 & 6 GHz range >> >> · To strengthen collaborations with service providers to foster >> standards and regulatory inclusion. >> >> >> >> *Dynamic Spectrum Access * >> >> · To expedite the commercial availability of geolocation database >> service and implement required mechanisms to make the TVWS spectrum >> available immediately to operators. >> >> · To establish an incubatory period for TVWS technologies. >> >> · To evaluate with regional regulators the feasibility of a >> common approach implementation of geolocation databases >> >> >> >> *IMT Spectrum* >> >> · Establish a regulatory sandbox for localised spectrum access >> for small operators in an unassigned LTE band. >> >> · Conduct a review of international approaches to the creation of >> more localised access to spectrum to inform the establishment of a more >> permanent mechanism for local spectrum access that is well adapted to the >> Kenyan context. >> >> >> >> *Spectrum Fees* >> >> · Review spectrum fee framework recognising the need for >> significantly reduced fees for underserved/rural areas. >> >> · Consider a spectrum fee reduction scheme for non-profit >> community networks. >> >> >> >> *Questions:* >> >> · What are your comments on the proposed recommendations? >> >> · What in your opinion are the most important considerations the >> proposed shared spectrum framework should address? >> >> · Are there gaps you have identified in the existing licensing >> framework in respect to spectrum assignment and utilization? >> >> · How would you recommend CA to address the identified gaps? >> >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva >> > _______________________________________________ > 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/ochiengsoja%40gmail.c… > > > KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions > interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a > catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. > Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, > Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. > > 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 - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy > engagement platform. >

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Call for Topics- 2021 Kenya Internet Governance Forum Kenya's premier Internet Policy event
by Barrack Otieno 02 Jun '21

02 Jun '21

Greetings Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, Kenya Internet Governance Forum is a knowledge-sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to the regional and global IGFs to ensure a bottom up Internet policy development process and a strong link between global internet policies and the national one. This year, we will have a hybrid (Virtual and Physical) meeting on the 24th to 26th August in Nairobi. On behalf of the local Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), we'd be interested to hear your views on the issues and topics that you think ought to be discussed during this year's Kenya IGF. To enable us track them, kindly share them in this Google Form <https://bit.ly/3fUEB8x> which is in the format below: a) Proposed topic(s): b) Why the topic is important or relevant: c) Proposed speakers (if any): Kindly share your feedback by 4th June 2021. The MultiStakeholder Advisory Group will then compile your input and prepare the topics for the pre-IGF online discussion scheduled for early August and the final IGF Programme. The Multistakeholder Advisory Group will also get in touch with the proposed speakers. Herewith please find the Kenya IGF 2020 <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/kenya-igf-report-2020/> for your review. Thank you -- Barrack Otieno Trustee and Chairman of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group Kenya Internet Governance Forum Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet) Skype:barrack.otieno +254721325277 https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ www.kictanet.or.ke

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