May 2022 - 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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Data Protection
by Watoto Watch Network 31 May '22

31 May '22

Hello Listers, Human Rights watch has published findings of Virtual Learning apps that tracked and shared kid's online activities with advertising companies during Covid19 school closures. See findings; https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/05/25/governments-harm-childrens-rights-onlin… Regards, Lillian Kariuki (Executive Director of Watoto Watch Network) <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Sim card swap: How Farah Bashir lost Sh2.6m to fraudsters in hours
by Victor Kapiyo 31 May '22

31 May '22

Morning Listers, In the news today: Farah Bashir is yet to come to terms with how his bank accounts were wiped clean by fraudsters, barely two days after he had landed in Johannesburg for a two-week assignment in February. He painfully recounted how he watched helplessly as Sh2.6 million was withdrawn by hackers in several transactions from his four different Absa Bank accounts between February 7 and February 9. Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/news/sim-card-swap-how-farah-bashir-lost-sh2-6m… SIM Card fraud has been in the bees lately. The sums lost are pretty high. I bet there are many sad tales from individuals who've lost collasal amounts due to sim swap fraud. How come we're not able to contain this crimes? I wonder who's the weakest link here that needs to pull up their socks? It's really a big threat to our digital economy if we can't address this growing menace. Happy to hear your thoughts on this. Regards, Victor

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Mark Your Calendar: #KeIGF2022 an Event You Won't Want to Miss
by David Indeje 31 May '22

31 May '22

[image: Artboard 4 copy.jpg] Dear Listers, The 16th edition of Kenya's Internet Governance Forum <https://kigf.or.ke/front-page-features/kenya-igf-2022/>(IGF) returns from 27-30th June 2022. *#KeIGF2022* is our annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. The KeIGF has now become Kenya's Premier Internet Policy Forum that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. As you all know, IGF is a multi-stakeholder forum for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance formed by the United Nations in July 2006. This year’s theme is Resilient Internet for a Shared Sustainable and Common Future. Read our past reports here https://bit.ly/388SOyP This year is going to be great as we adopt a hybrid model for everyone to participate. *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 171, Issue 20
by Adrian Teri 31 May '22

31 May '22

Have just learnt that #mpesa agents can carry out #simwaps. The proposed law to register them now makes sense! Important to all to avoid #simswaps being carried out by #mpesa agents: dial *100*100#OK to stop any replacement from an agent shop > *https://twitter.com/BravinYuri/status/1531194495588524032?s=20&t=IJCyM8mwymIkC3TppBh_SQ <https://twitter.com/BravinYuri/status/1531194495588524032?s=20&t=IJCyM8mwym…>* #Safaricom CEO why is this not the default behaviour? If anyone wants to replace their sim cards elsewhere they need to opt-in NOT out! Regards, Adrian Teri ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Victor Kapiyo <vkapiyo(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 30 May 2022 10:05:38 +0300 > Subject: [kictanet] Sim card swap: How Farah Bashir lost Sh2.6m to > fraudsters in hours > Morning Listers, > > In the news today: > > Farah Bashir is yet to come to terms with how his bank accounts were wiped > clean by fraudsters, barely two days after he had landed in Johannesburg > for a two-week assignment in February. > > He painfully recounted how he watched helplessly as Sh2.6 million was > withdrawn by hackers in several transactions from his four different Absa > Bank accounts between February 7 and February 9. > > Read more: > https://nation.africa/kenya/news/sim-card-swap-how-farah-bashir-lost-sh2-6m… > > SIM Card fraud has been in the bees lately. The sums lost are pretty high. > I bet there are many sad tales from individuals who've lost collasal > amounts due to sim swap fraud. > > How come we're not able to contain this crimes? I wonder who's the weakest > link here that needs to pull up their socks? It's really a big threat to > our digital economy if we can't address this growing menace. > > Happy to hear your thoughts on this. > > Regards, > > Victor > > _______________________________________________ > KICTANet mailing list > KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Big Tech now accounts for 57 percent of global internet traffic
by Barrack Otieno 30 May '22

30 May '22

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: parminder via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Mon, May 30, 2022 at 7:48 AM Subject: [Internet Policy] Big Tech now accounts for 57 percent of global internet traffic To: parminder via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Big Tech now accounts for 57 percent of global internet traffic https://techmonitor.ai/technology/networks/big-tech-accounts-for-over-half-…, , It is no longer the Internet, it is the Big Tech ...,, Maybe we need a 'Big Tech Society' policy e-list !? ,,parminder _______________________________________________ To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into your member profile at https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/Entity/MyProfile, go to the Preferences tab and edit your email consent and general channels. Changes may take up to 3 hours to take effect. - 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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Concealing M-Pesa Details is a Step in the Right Direction
by David Indeje 27 May '22

27 May '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, Safaricom made a major shift in its privacy policy when it announced that it would start concealing part of the identity details and personal information of senders in all Lipa Na M-Pesa transactions from the end of June 2022. Mr Meshack Masibo and Mr Victor Kapiyo in this piece, hail the shift as " a step in the right direction to safeguard the privacy and data of its users’ by design and by default, in keeping with section 41 of the Data Protection Act." Read more: https://bit.ly/3z1YtSo *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Fwd: [ALAC] DNS Abuse Institute Annual Report
by Barrack Otieno 26 May '22

26 May '22

Listers, Might be of interest to those following the Domain Name System Abuse Conversations. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Maureen Hilyard via ALAC <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Date: Wed, May 25, 2022 at 10:51 PM Subject: [ALAC] DNS Abuse Institute Annual Report To: ALAC <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> The DNS Abuse Institute’s first *Annual Report* is now live: https://dnsabuseinstitute.org/dnsai-releases-first-ever-annual-report/ _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: African IGF 2022 Call for Proposals Deadline Extension Announcement
by Barrack Otieno 26 May '22

26 May '22

Listers, For those keen on the Internet Governance Forum. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: African Internet Governance Forum <info(a)afigf.africa> Date: Thu, May 26, 2022 at 8:41 AM Subject: African IGF 2022 Call for Proposals Deadline Extension Announcement To: Barrack <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> Lilongwe Malawi ~ 19th - 21st July 2022 View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/72923d17d242/african-igf-2022-call-for-workshop-proposal…> [image: Logo] Dear Barrack The Call for Proposal for the African IGF 2022 deadline is extended to the 27 of May 2022. All stakeholders are encouraged to submit proposals to shape the AfiGFIGF 2022 hosted in Malawi from 19-21 July 2022. The overarching theme is *Digital Inclusion and Trust in Africa.* The African IGF is also organized under the following five sub-themes; - Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Cyber Security, Privacy, and Personal Data Protection - Digital Skills and Human Capacity Development - Affordable Meaningful Access - Digital Infrastructure Please submit your session proposal here: https://afigf.africa/2022workshops <https://africa.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=351ac268346c11aaef3785009…> until *27 May 2022 at 23:59 UTC* Workshop Proposals <https://africa.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=351ac268346c11aaef3785009…> [image: Facebook icon] <https://africa.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=351ac268346c11aaef3785009…> [image: LinkedIn icon] <https://africa.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=351ac268346c11aaef3785009…> [image: Twitter icon] <https://africa.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=351ac268346c11aaef3785009…> [image: Logo] *Copyright (C) *2022* *AfIGF*. * Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <https://africa.us20.list-manage.com/profile?u=351ac268346c11aaef3785009&id=…> or unsubscribe <https://africa.us20.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=351ac268346c11aaef3785009…> [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <https://africa.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=351ac268346c11aaef3785009…> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Webinar: Internet Shutdowns
by David Indeje 25 May '22

25 May '22

[image: Webinar-KeepItOn-Shutdown-Africa-Election-Twitter-flyer.jpg] Dear Listers, Kindly join us today (Wednesday) for a Webinar on #internetshutdowns. Part of the discussion will focus on the 2021 #KeepItOn report by Access Now at 9am - 10:30 am GMT/12pm - 1:30 pm EAT. In 2021, Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition documented at least 182 incidents of authorities deliberately shutting down the internet. This exposes a dramatic increase in the use of this oppressive form of control compared to 159 shutdowns recorded in 29 countries in 2020. This webinar will be a learning space for participants in countries that have major upcoming national events that are likely to trigger shutdowns in 2022 and beyond to prepare and mobilize in order to push back against internet shutdowns in their countries. Kindly put on your reminder so as to watch it via Youtube here https://bit.ly/3PDEbEE *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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#DataPrivacy101
by David Indeje 18 May '22

18 May '22

[image: Data Processor.jpg] Dear Listers, We need to continuously remind ourselves of the below persons and issues when it comes to Data Protection and Data Privacy. What is the Data Protection Act? What is Data? Who is a Data Subject? Who is a Data Controller? Who is a Data Processor? What is Data Processing? What are the core principles of Data Protection? What are the rights of a Data Subject? Listen to this 10-minute podcast from Meshack Kukubo Masibo who has been helping us to create public awareness of the same issues. He explains all these terms in the simplest form for your understanding. Sharing is caring too! https://bit.ly/39vQDFA *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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5G Discourse Re-surfaces in Kenya. Are We Ready?
by David Indeje 17 May '22

17 May '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, Safaricom has come out and said it will take some time before rolling out the 5G service to its customers. The reason was infrastructure and the cost of devices. The entire story can be found here <https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/technology/costly-phones-s…> . It reminded me of our policy brief done by Mr John Walubengo and Mr Barrack Otieno who are members here "Policy Brief No.7, November 2020 --- 5G Policy Brief. Which way for Kenya? The objective of the study was to establish Kenya’s preparedness to deploy fifth-generation wireless networks (5G). A key finding was: *"The study has established that the country is still not ready to effectively deploy and benefit from 5G technologies – particularly from a strategic, policy, and regulatory perspective."* *Read below the brief: *https://bit.ly/2XVMdit *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Women in the Africa Community Networks Movement
by Josephine Miliza 17 May '22

17 May '22

Dear all, Sharing an upcoming session for the Africa Community Networks Summit series. Women in the Africa #CommunityNetworks <https://twitter.com/hashtag/CommunityNetworks?src=hashtag_click> Movement the next session of the Virtual Summit on Community Networks in Africa. Register to join the event on 18 May 2022 at 12:00 UTC https://www.internetsociety.org/events/summit-community-networks-africa/202… -- Kind Regards, Josephine Miliza Africa Policy Coordinator APC-LOCNET Project <https://www.apc.org/en/project/connecting-unconnected-supporting-community-…> *If I have seen further it's by standing on the shoulders of giants - Isaac Newton*

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Congratultions to Dr. Bitange Ndemo - an avid KICTANeter
by Odhiambo Washington 17 May '22

17 May '22

Listers, I believe it is in order to congratulate one of us on his deserving appointment. Dr. BITANGE NDEMO has finally landed a government appointment as Kenya's new ambassador to Brussels-Belgium. Dr.NDEMO said after he was sacked as PS by the Jubilee govt in 2013 many of his friends deserted him. He added that he used to receive about 40 calls in a day but none was forthcoming until he thought his cellphone was defective and took it to a fundi :-) Dr. Ndemo did not abandon KICTANet even after he was abandoned by his friends after he lost his govt job. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 "Oh, the cruft.", egrep -v '^$|^.*#' ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ :-)

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FYI - CONSULTANCY ON ELECTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH PAPER
by Malcolm Kijirah 16 May '22

16 May '22

Dear Colleagues, In the event anyone has the background and capacity to take this consultancy on. Kind regards, Malcolm --

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RfP on Data Privacy in LMICs
by Nanjira Sambuli 16 May '22

16 May '22

Research opportunity alert. https://cega.berkeley.edu/announcements/request-for-proposals-digital-credi… <https://cega.berkeley.edu/announcements/request-for-proposals-digital-credi…>

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Fwd: Industry Guidelines on Child Online Protection and Safety in Kenya
by Grace Githaiga 15 May '22

15 May '22

Listers Greetings. The consultation period has been extended for those who may still want to contribute. Rgds GG ---------- Forwarded message --------- Good Evening, The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has extended the period for public consultation for “Industry Guidelines for Child Online Protection and Safety in Kenya.” Attached are the submitted the guidelines for public consultation. You are therefore invited to review the proposed industry guidelines for child online protection and safety in Kenya and provide any suggestion(s) with justification(s), views and inputs in enhancing its implementation. The said guidelines are available on the Authority’s website at: https://www.ca.go.ke/document/extension-of-consultation-period-on-cop-guide… Written submissions can be forwarded to the Authority through cop(a)ca.go.ke or the address below before 20th May 2022. The Director General Communications Authority of Kenya P. O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Email: cop(a)ca.go.ke Tel: +254 020 4242000 Mobile: +254 703 042000 Website: www.ca.go.ke Kind Regards Cynthia Wafula, MICX Consumer Information & Reserach Consumer & Public Affairs Department Communications Authority of Kenya Email: wafula(a)ca.go.ke *Head Office: *CA Centre,Waiyaki Way, Opp Kianda School, Westlands, Nairob *i I *P.O Box 14448 Nairobi 00800. *Regional Offices*: Mombasa I Nyeri I Kisumu I Eldoret *Office Line *: 0703-042-552 *I* *Website *: www.ca.go.ke * I* *Twitter * : @CA_Kenya *Facebook *: Communications Authority of Kenya* I* *YouTube *: CA Kenya *I* *Instagram: *CA Kenya *Flickr *: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cck-kenya * I LinkedIn: *Communications Authority of Kenya *Core Values:* Integrity | Innovation| Excellence *Happiness is in strategic growth and not perpetual struggle* -- 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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#TakeOnTech: What were key ICT developments in 2021?
by David Indeje 12 May '22

12 May '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, In our past episode on #TakeOnTech hosted by KBC, Mr John Walubengo shares key developments in the Kenyan ICT space in 2021. Both the good and the bad. Key highlights revolve around the social and legal perspectives: 1. Kenyans embracing social media 2. Ruling on Huduma Namba which faulted the government for not conducting the privacy impact assessment. 3. Political space and use of content creators. 4. Digital service tax Listen in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo_JEHQ6HFM&ab_channel=KBCChannel1TVShows Share with us your key highlights for the year. *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 171, Issue 5
by Adrian Teri 11 May '22

11 May '22

For us laymen of the Kenyan law. What is the stance of an individual's personal device? I am not talking about your phone records(SMS and Voice), m-pesa transactions and/or bank transactions that may be held/copied elsewhere. Are your devices viewed as extensions of your mind? We all store sensitive things we can't remember on our devices. Lastly, can you be compelled to unlock your own device? Regards, Adrian Teri ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Mutindi Muema <missmutindi(a)gmail.com> > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 11 May 2022 13:27:43 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KRA in plan to snoop on your WhatsApp chats > Let me just laugh 🤣🤣🤣 so may angles to this. So much to unpack in so > many ways. > > For now only one comment- > I think this will be under the exemptions under the Act you know wonderful > s51- public interest, national security, disclosure required under any > written law (including tax laws) etc.... > Exemption from provisions of the Act would include exemption from DPIA > requirement. > > On Wed, 11 May 2022, 11:11 Kukubo Masibo via KICTANet, < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> As usual, the government with its high-handed handling of citizens and >> their data. >> >> There is a high chance that no Data Protection Impact Assessment was >> done, despite how invasive, self-serving, and short-sighted this data >> extraction is. >> >> This will be challenged in Court and it will fail. The Office of the Data >> Protection Commissioner needs to step up and play an advisory role to >> government commissions and agencies. This ignorance and disregard for the >> law is embarrassing and concerning. >> >> Kind regards >> >> On Wed, May 11, 2022 at 10:02 AM Victor Kapiyo via KICTANet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is setting up an advanced forensic >>> laboratory that will allow it to mine data, including hidden accounts and >>> records, from taxpayers’ computers and mobile phones to detect tax and >>> financial fraud. >>> >>> The move by the taxman’s newly formed intelligence management division >>> comes amid a strong shift to online transactions and electronic >>> record-keeping by businesses as opposed to the traditional paper-based >>> accounting systems. >>> >>> >>> https://nation.africa/kenya/business/kra-in-plan-to-snoop-on-your-whatsapp-… >>> >>> Happy to have your thoughts on this development. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/kukubomasibo%40gmail.… >>> >>> >>> 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. >>> >> >> >> -- >> Meshack K Masibo, >> Writer|Noisemaker|Lawyer >> Affiliated to KICTANet. >> masibolaw.co.ke >> ______________________________ >> > KICTANet mailing list > KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >

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KRA in plan to snoop on your WhatsApp chats
by Victor Kapiyo 11 May '22

11 May '22

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is setting up an advanced forensic laboratory that will allow it to mine data, including hidden accounts and records, from taxpayers’ computers and mobile phones to detect tax and financial fraud. The move by the taxman’s newly formed intelligence management division comes amid a strong shift to online transactions and electronic record-keeping by businesses as opposed to the traditional paper-based accounting systems. https://nation.africa/kenya/business/kra-in-plan-to-snoop-on-your-whatsapp-… Happy to have your thoughts on this development.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 7th Edition of the Kenya School of Internet Governance
by David Indeje 10 May '22

10 May '22

[image: KeSIG.jpg] Dear Listers, KICTANet welcomes applications for fellows for the 7th Edition of the Kenya School of Internet Governance. KeSIG takes place prior to the #KeIGF2022, with the aim of introducing beginners in internet governance to basic concepts in internet policymaking. Kenya School of Internet Governance will take place over two weeks from the 20th- to 30th June 2022. The induction will be on 17th June 2022. Successful candidates will be contacted and enrolled on the program. The deadline for submissions is 23rd May 2022. https://bit.ly/3PbpoRe *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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More Incoming Connectivity But Future Policies Wars Will Be Lost?
by Adrian Teri 10 May '22

10 May '22

Good day all, The Big Internet companies are turning into ISPs. For most African countries it will be a welcome infrastructure development but "arguments" and "wars" on regulation policies for their other interests and conglomerations like Social Media and General News will be fought from a position of weakness. *https://restofworld.org/2022/google-meta-underwater-cables/ <https://restofworld.org/2022/google-meta-underwater-cables/>* I've also noticed a strange similarity in #African countries where interconnectivity is relatively poor but so is trade even with AfCFTA that increases the scope of trade to include services, IP rights and even e-commerce. *https://www.brookings.edu/research/intra-african-trade-a-path-to-economic-diversification-and-inclusion/ <https://www.brookings.edu/research/intra-african-trade-a-path-to-economic-d…>* Regards, Adrian Teri

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Meta and Samasource Sued
by Muchiri Nyaggah 10 May '22

10 May '22

A case was filed today naming Meta and Samasource Kenya as respondents. It alleges they have violated workers' human rights, engaged in human trafficking and forced labor. I think existing laws and policies already safeguard against this but I'm wondering what impact, if any, this will have on Kenya's BPO industry going forward. https://time.com/6175026/facebook-sama-kenya-lawsuit/ Kind regards, Muchiri Nyaggah @muchiri Cell: +254 722 506400 Skype: mrmuchiri

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Declaration for the Future of the Internet
by Barrack Otieno 03 May '22

03 May '22

Listers, Might be of interest. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Charles Mok (gmail) via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org > Date: Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 11:57 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Declaration for the Future of the Internet To: ISOC Internet Policy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> The long anticipated "Alliance for the Future of the Internet" was announced by the White House today in the form of a Declaration for the Future of the Internet. The declaration emphasises the values of democracy, rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms to "reclaim the promise of the Internet", through protecting and enhancing human rights, fundamental freedoms, trust, inclusivity and affordable access, maintaining a global Internet and refraining from shutdowns. The declaration also reinforces the support for multistakeholder Internet governance. 60+ "global partners" (referred to in the EU release as "international partners" and "signatories") are basically countries or territories, i.e. governments, without using the word "country", most likely because of the inclusion of Taiwan. However, notably absent from Asia are South Korea, India and ASEAN countries such as Singapore and Malaysia. Also missing in the partnership are non-state actors, such as civil society and other stakeholders, although the declaration maintains the partners in the declaration will seek to work with them, as well as "other partners who share this vision", presumably other governments who have not joined the declaration yet. So, what's next? How effective will this be toward (1) more global participation especially from the global south, (2) more civil society inclusion and true multistakeholderism in this effort, (3) preventing the splinternet, and what kind of reaction will be drawn from the other camp, led by China and Russia? FACT SHEET: United States and 60 Global Partners Launch Declaration for the Future of the Internet https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/28/fac… Declaration: https://iapp.org/media/pdf/publications/Declaration-for-the-Future-for-the-… List of signatories (32 in addition to EU member states and the US): https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/declaration-future-internet //Charles _______________________________________________ To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into your member profile at https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/Entity/MyProfile, go to the Preferences tab and edit your email consent and general channels. Changes may take up to 3 hours to take effect. - 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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