October 2023 - KICTANet

ALert: Pay To Access Govt Services- No Free Lunch
by David Indeje 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

Dear Listers, Kenyans will now be forced to pay money for government services across all Huduma Centers if the plans by the State Department of Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management are actualized. “You have been enjoying these services without paying, there is no more free lunch. You have to pay for it, we will introduce fee for service for government service and private service to support our e-commerce because Huduma Centre will be backbone for e-commerce,” said Kuria during the official takeover of the State Department of Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Govt to introduce fee for services at Huduma Centres, CS Kuria says » Capital News (capitalfm.co.ke) <https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2023/10/govt-to-introduce-fee-for-services…> -- *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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Articles from KICTANet 09 October 2023
by News＠KICTANet 09 Oct '23

09 Oct '23

KICTANet Newsletter [View this in your browser.](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCIzZmI5ODJhODNlMWYiLGZhbHNlXQ) Welcome to our weekly newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates and developments in the world of technology and policy in Kenya and beyond. Welcome to the IGF 2023: It just Begun The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2023 has arrived, and the air is full of excitement. This annual event celebrates all things related to Internet Governance, digitality, and the limitless possibilities that the Internet offers. This year’s IGF is hosted in Kyoto by the Japanese Government and will run from day 0 on 8th October to day 4 on 12th October … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCJkNDhmOTI3ZTI3ZGQiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Nic Nyakundi standing in front of the #IGF2023 logo at the KICC in Kyoto](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCJkNDhmOTI3ZTI3ZGQiLGZhbHNlXQ) Data Protection Commission Imposes Penalties for Privacy Violations [Immaculate Kassait Kenya’s first Data Commissioner](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCI3OWIxZmY5NDk1N2EiLGZhbHNlXQ) Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commission enforces significant fines on three entities for data privacy violations, marking a shift in the enforcement of the 2019 Data Protection Act. [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCI3OWIxZmY5NDk1N2EiLGZhbHNlXQ) #FIFAfrica 2023: The Internet Freedom We Want for Africa Policies and legal frameworks are the ladders we need to enjoy full freedom of the Internet and the digital space, and the foundation of it is accurate and well-secured data. It is also paramount that the laws we so much need are bucked up by evidence-based research data and a clear understanding of their expected impacts or outcomes. [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCIyZGNlNGVlMDJkNWEiLGZhbHNlXQ) [A banner of Forum on Interenet freedon in Africa 2023.](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCIyZGNlNGVlMDJkNWEiLGZhbHNlXQ) Visit Our Socials We always want to engage you on our social media pages. [Check it out](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCI4ZTkxMDk5YWY1ZDQiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Unsubscribe](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCI5ZjRmZTlmYzU4NGEiLGZhbHNlXQ) | [Manage your subscription](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCIyN2ZiOWU1MjMxYTMiLGZhbHNlXQ) [facebook](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCJhMmM0OGU0ZTY0MTAiLGZhbHNlXQ) [twitter](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCJlMDNkYTVjYjJiMGIiLGZhbHNlXQ) [instagram](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCIzNTY1OGEyYWVlOTkiLGZhbHNlXQ) [youtube](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCIzMGMwMGUxYzc1ODEiLGZhbHNlXQ) [linkedin](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCIwMjk0MzAwYjVkYWEiLGZhbHNlXQ) [custom](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCJlMDAyYTA5ODRjNzkiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Email Marketing Powered by MailPoet](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjgiLCIyOGJjZDEyYjg3NGMiLGZhbHNlXQ)

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ICT Sector Mourns Njeri Rionge
by David Indeje 05 Oct '23

05 Oct '23

Dear Listers, Njeri Rionge, co-founder of the Internet Service Provider (ISP), Wananchi Online, has passed away. Rionge was a respected figure in the tech industry, having co-founded Wananchi Online with Joe Mucheru, former ICT Cabinet Secretary. The company, now known as Wananchi Group, operates in multiple African countries and is the parent firm of Zuku. Rionge’s entrepreneurial spirit was evident throughout her career, from selling yoghurt and luxury merchandise to becoming the marketing manager of a local ISP. Her death is a significant loss to the tech community. <https://twitter.com/mucheru/status/1708948730726990107> KICTANet sends its deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all those who knew her. Her contributions to the tech industry were significant and she will be greatly missed. -- *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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Government cancels Sh6bn Telkom buyout deal with Helios
by Victor Kapiyo 04 Oct '23

04 Oct '23

The cabinet yesterday rescinded a government purchase of 60% of shares in Telkom Kenya from London-based private equity firm Helios, the presidency said, escalating a row that erupted after a presidential election in August last year. https://nation.africa/kenya/business/ruto-government-cancels-sh6bn-telkom-b… Today, the Treasury announced plans to onboard the Infrastructure Corporation of Africa LLC (ICA) of the United Arab Emirates, as the new majority shareholder in Telkom, based on the offer they have put forward and subject to regulatory approvals. This deal is quite an 'interesting' development for Telkom, yet equally unsurprising move by this our government. Or maybe it's just me. Regards, Victor

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Articles from KICTANet 02 October 2023
by News＠KICTANet 02 Oct '23

02 Oct '23

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