March 2023 - 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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Update: Kenya's Cyber Diplomacy at the UN (Policy Brief)
by David Indeje 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

[image: Policy Brief.jpg] Dear Listers, Last year, KICTANet made a statement during the Third Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies 2021-2025, UN Headquarters, New York. Our statement "Open-Ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies 2021-2025" was read by Ms Grace Githaiga, Convenor, KICTANet, which can be found here https://bit.ly/3SVW03u . Today, we share our policy brief, which: "Looks at the relevant cyber diplomacy developments within the UN with a focus on Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security, which concluded its work in March 2021. It provides an introduction to the power dynamics that sets the stage and deciphers Kenya’s positioning within the field of nations." The link to download is https://bit.ly/3SVW03u -- *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 IGF 2023- Call For Topics
by Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

Good afternoon, Following the announcement that Kenya IGF 2023 will be held on Thursday 22nd June 2023 and the series of events from 19th -22nd of June that all make up the IGF Week, we the Multi Advisory Group (MAG) that assists in the coordination of IGF hereby make a call for topics to be discussed throughout the IGF week. The topics should be based on the global IGF sub themes as well as any other contemporary topics that form key internet governance concerns in Kenya. As earlier advised, the theme for Kenya IGF 2023 will mirror the global IGF theme “'The Internet We Want - Empowering All People''. The Subthemes will be centered around 1. AI & Emerging Technologies 2. Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, and Online Safety 3. Data Governance and Trust 4. Digital Divides and Inclusion 5. Human Rights and Freedoms 6. Sustainability & Environment Some other themes to consider will be 7. Avoid Internet Fragmentation 8. Global Digital Governance and Cooperation We hereby seek your input on proposed topics and we shall close this on Monday the 27th of March. We look forward to your collaboration, insights and to a fantastic 2023 Kenya IGF! Kind regards, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu KICTANET MAG Chair

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Data Protectors Podcast - Episode 1
by David Indeje 04 Apr '23

04 Apr '23

[image: Speakers - Instagram.png] Dear Listers, The first episode of the #DataProtectorsPodcast touches on data protection principles and how small businesses and organisations can integrate them into their operations. In this episode, Our speakers Liesa Borghaert and Mercy Mutindi delve into the seven data protection principles: (1) lawfulness, fairness, and transparency; (2) purpose limitation; (3) storage limitation; (4) data minimalisation; (5) accuracy; (6) integrity and confidentiality; and (7) accountability. Most importantly, they provide practical advice on how to incorporate these principles into organisations’ day-to-day operations. Produced by the Kenyan think tank KICTANET and the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Kenya, in collaboration with the Nairobi Legal Hackers network, the Data Protectors Podcast brings together Kenyan and European experts to explore different aspects of data protection compliance, share lessons learned, and identify opportunities created with the enactment of the DPA and the GDPR. https://soundcloud.com/au-eu-d4d-hub/data-protectors-podcast-1-principles-o… -- *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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Opportunity: Digital Resilience Fellow
by David Indeje 31 Mar '23

31 Mar '23

Dear Listers, Tatua Digital Resilience Centre seeks to onboard a Digital Resilience Fellow who will be responsible for supporting Social Justice Organisations in East Africa’s cyber security audit program. The Tatua Digital Resilience Centre supports social justice organisations in East Africa, to maintain, grow, change, recover and survive in a changing environment by implementing effective digital strategies. 📅 Deadline: 10 April 2023 🚨Apply now. http://bit.ly/3G4rMq5 -- *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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Survey: Events Networking Experience
by Samuel Waithaka 30 Mar '23

30 Mar '23

Dear Listers, We are trying to understand people's networking experiences during events, kindly help us by filling out this very short survey (3 questions): https://forms.gle/ponBSdaV12YmPJXn8 We will appreciate your insights. -- Samuel Waithaka Cell: +254 720 317929 | +254 770 451280 http://twitter.com/samwaithaka

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Should Kenya do the same? International Best Practices on Data Localisation
by David Indeje 30 Mar '23

30 Mar '23

Dear Listers, Where should data of strategic national importance be located, and why should that be important? Note: Data localization refers to the practice of keeping data within the region it originated from. For example, if an organization collects data in Kenya, they store it in Kenya rather than transferring it to another country for processing. Latest reflections on this particular subject. Data Localization: What Are The Issues? | KICTANet Think Tank <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/data-localization-what-are-the-issues/> -- *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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AFRNIC is Currently on its Deathbed!!
by David Indeje 28 Mar '23

28 Mar '23

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, "Effectively, AFRINIC is now on autopilot and seemingly drifting towards serious headwinds by the end of June 2023 when the tenure of the current few Board Members ends – while the replacement mechanism remains injuncted by court orders and other innuendos. AFRNIC is currently on its deathbed, and the worst bit is that no one seems to care." More on why this should wake us up https://bit.ly/3Jmn9sc -- *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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Election Technology and Electoral Justice In Kenya
by Victor Kapiyo 28 Mar '23

28 Mar '23

Dear Listers, ICJ Kenya recently produced a technical brief on Election Technology and Electoral Justice In Kenya. The brief considers the steps taken in the integration of election technology. It also assesses the context of integration of election technology and the impetus provided by the standards provided under the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The brief notes the historical uncertainty in the management of free and fair elections, the high constitutional standards, and the essence and substance of technology in election management. It recognizes the opportunities presented by technology in achieving the principles and objects set in the constitution. It proposes a principle and value-based approach by IEBC and the courts called upon to apply and interpret the legal framework. This brief notes that, in the past, there has been an attitude of election managers to attain bare minimalist compliance with the law. This brief note that the minimalist and full deference to the IEBC in explaining technology failure in 2013 was followed by a more substantive and principle-based consideration in 2017. There are instances where there has been targeted litigation that are clearly intended to curtail the transformative focus of the Constitution in election management and reinforce the minimalist approach. Download brief <https://icj-kenya.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ELECTION-TECHNOLOGY-AND-EL…> *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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Re: Call for Applications for GIZ's Generation Digital
by Angela Minayo 28 Mar '23

28 Mar '23

Dear Listers, GIZ has an open call for GenerationDigital! Grant. Its mission is to strengthen education stakeholders in digital ecosystems of 33 African partner countries in terms of promoting digital skills among children and youth. Generation Digital! pursues the digital transformation of the basic education sector on national and regional level. Please find attached the FAQs, Application Forms and Guidelines. All the best! 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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