September 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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OSS in India, Kenya, Egypt, and Mexico Report now available!
by Wainaina Mungai 24 Oct '22

24 Oct '22

Dear colleagues, It's my pleasure to let you know that the research report "Open Source Software in India, Kenya, Egypt, and Mexico" is now available to download (for free!) in English. You can find the download link on the dedicated research page <https://socialimpact.github.com/insights/oss-india-kenya-egypt-mexico/>. It is a report by the Tech for Social Good/GitHub Inc, Social Impact Team. I am forwarding this as a member of the MERL Center - http://www.merlcenter.org/, a contributor to the study and as a reviewer of the report. 😎 There is also a post out on the GitHub blog about the paper! See here: https://github.blog/2022-09-08-research-open-source- software-in-india-kenya-egypt-and-mexico/ Regards, Wainaina Mungai Mafichoni Place MBox 254722811171 00200 Nairobi. Kenya Mobile: +254722811171 wainaina(a)mafichoni.co.ke wainaina.mungai(a)gmail.com Website: www.mafichoni.co.ke

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Congratulations to Secretary to Cabinet Mercy Wanjau
by David Indeje 03 Oct '22

03 Oct '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, Kindly join us in congratulating the Secretary to Cabinet Ms Mercy Wanjau for being appointed. KICTANet is proud to be associated with her. We appreciate the support and partnership she has continued to provide in bringing new voices into the internet governance space through our Kenya School of Internet Governance from inception. -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 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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Kenya's Second National Cybersecurity Strategy
by David Indeje 29 Sep '22

29 Sep '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, The Kenyan Government on 5, August 2022, launched the second National Cybersecurity Strategy to sustain its efforts in addressing cybersecurity. The strategy recognizes the cross-cutting nature of cyberspace and the need for coordinated and collective action from all sectors. The Key pillars guiding the strategy include: 1. Cybersecurity governance; 2. Cybersecurity policies, laws, regulations and standards; 3. Critical Information Infrastructures Protection (CIIP); 4. Cybersecurity capability and capacity building; 5. Cyber-Risks & Cyber-Crimes Management; and 6. Co-operation and collaboration The Strategy also has an implementation matrix which outlines the strategic interventions related to the Strategic Pillars. The matrix assigns roles and responsibilities to various cybersecurity actors to be performed within specified timelines as well as estimated costing of the initiatives. For more in depth details, attached is Kenya's Second National Cybersecurity Strategy. -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 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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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet at FIFA: Launch of CIPESA's State of Internet Freedoms in Africa 2022 Report
by Angela Minayo 29 Sep '22

29 Sep '22

Hi Listers, CIPESA has launched its State of Internet Freedom in Africa Report for 2022 today at the closing ceremony of the 9th Forum for Internet Freedom in Kenya. Have a look at the key findings and recommendations of the report here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kictanet-at-fifa-launch-of-cipesas-state-of-inte… Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet 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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Re: [kictanet] Digital Inclusion and Civic Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Africa
by Angela Minayo 29 Sep '22

29 Sep '22

Hi Listers, KICTANet is attending the Forum for Internet Freedom in Africa. Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities took a centre stage and one of our Listers, Dr. John Ndavula, hosted a session on digital inclusion and Civic Participation of PwDs in Africa. Here is a summary of the key takeaways: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/digital-inclusion-and-civic-participation-of-per… Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet 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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Meeting With Special Rapporteur on FoE and ATI in Africa
by David Indeje 27 Sep '22

27 Sep '22

Dear Listers, The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) participated in a meeting organised by the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) on the sidelines of FIFAfrica with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information, Commissioner Ourveena GeereeshaTopsy-Sonoo. Read the highlights from the meeting themed “An Evening with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa” https://bit.ly/3CbO47K <https://t.co/OvCLHWMN6R>

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Opportunity Share: Responsible Computer Science Challenge Fellow (Kenya) - Mozilla
by David Indeje 26 Sep '22

26 Sep '22

Dear Listers, This is something to inspire you to make a bold move. https://boards.greenhouse.io/mozilla/jobs/4527640

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Joint Memorandum on The Proposed Co-Regulation Framework for Audio-Visual Content
by David Indeje 23 Sep '22

23 Sep '22

[image: FdQYueOWAAAHh5C.png] Dear Listers, ARTICLE 19 East Africa and ourselves have presented our joint memorandum in response to the call by the Kenya Film Classification Board on the proposed Co-regulation Framework for Audio-visual Content Classification for Broadcast and Over-the-top (OTT)/Video on Demand (VOD) Services and the Film and Stage Plays (Film Classification) Guidelines, 2022. In our submission, we have proposed that the Co-regulation Framework and the Guidelines be abolished pending meaningful multi-stakeholder engagement, evidence-based research from Kenya, and legislative amendments to ensure conformity with the constitution. Read our submission: https://bit.ly/3DGzFl6 -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 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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KPMG’s Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 Survey
by Victor Kapiyo 22 Sep '22

22 Sep '22

Dear Listers, KPMG Africa has launched the Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 survey which unpacks the state of cybersecurity across the continent. It highlights that the cyber landscape in Africa is highly dynamic and rapidly evolving – propelled by widespread digitisation and matched by adequate investments in protecting assets and data from cyber threats. In fact, 74% of Africa’s large companies reported a relatively mature approach to privacy and cyber security. Read more: https://home.kpmg/ke/en/home/insights/2022/09/Africa%20Cyber%20Outlook%20la…

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