April 2024 - KICTANet

AFA@11 STD
by Eric M K Osiakwan 12 Apr '24

12 Apr '24

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APPROVED: the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Critical Information Infrastructure and Cybercrime Management) Regulations, 2024.
by David Indeje 11 Apr '24

11 Apr '24

Dear Listers, The (Kenya) National Assembly has approved the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Critical Information Infrastructure and Cybercrime Management) Regulations, 2024. / https://www.interior.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/computer-misuse-and-c… You can also refer to our contributions to the same - Comments on Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Critical Information Infrastructure) Regulations 2023 https://tinyurl.com/2s4w857e -- *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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Tracking of cooking gas cylinders
by Edwin Matoke 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

It Is surprising how until now it is not clear if it will be RFID or IOT, June is two months away. With the short time frame, IOT seem to be the best option and in this case the Data volume being low, I.e location and ID, Narrow Band(NB) Iot will suffice. Power consumption is also low. And IOT devices are known to have a very long life span with low power consumption. This will be very easy to deploy just needs the devices on cylinders, iot application and contract with MNO,s for the narrow band IOT This is a great opportunity to utilize the widespread mobile networks and great use case of internet. On the other hand, RFID will require a countrywide deployment of readers at various points, and a unique application for post processing data. Deployment of this is expensive, operations and maintenance also expensive. Eng. Edwin M. Ombega Sent from my iPhone > On 10 Apr 2024, at 03:30, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Re: Kenya to implement automated tracking system for cooking gas cylinders from June

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Kenya to implement automated tracking system for cooking gas cylinders from June
by Victor Kapiyo 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

Dear Listers, Kenya will introduce a new system in June to track cooking gas cylinders, aiming to combat the thriving black market in the industry. The tracking will be done using Internet of Things (IoT) or Radiofrequency identity (RFID) chips, providing visibility from import points to end-consumers. The automated tracking aims to address safety concerns and accidents caused by illegal refilling, as well as reduce the black market in residential areas and informal places. The move comes amid increasing LPG consumption and the entry of new players in the sector, with plans to open up the market ahead of the end of price controls in 2025. Will this work? https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/kenya-races-to-start-trackin…

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KICTANet Newsletter: 5th Edition Update (2024) 📰
by Neema MASITSA 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Dear listers, We are thrilled to share with you the latest updates and highlights from KICTANet's dynamic initiatives in March! In our latest newsletter, you will find insightful discussions on various topics, including tackling digital IDs, empowering vulnerable groups in cybersecurity practices, revitalizing Kenya's ICT sector, and much more. We have been actively working towards fostering inclusivity, driving innovation, and advocating for positive change in Kenya's digital landscape. We invite you to dive into our newsletter to learn more about our impactful initiatives and the strides we are making toward shaping a more resilient and inclusive digital future. Read the newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/37cynp29 Thank you for your continued support and interest in our work. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments from KICTANet! Best regards, Neema Mujesia, Communications Officer, KICTANet

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Fwd: Opportunity for Kenyan Companies to Exhibit at the May 2024 AI Expo for National Competitiveness
by Grace Githaiga 07 Apr '24

07 Apr '24

Listers This might be of interest to some of you. Please note the deadline. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Campbell, Yanique (Nairobi) <CampbellY(a)state.gov> Date: Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 8:14 PM Subject: Opportunity for Kenyan Companies to Exhibit at the May 2024 AI Expo for National Competitiveness To: Campbell, Yanique (Nairobi) <CampbellY(a)state.gov> Dear friends and colleagues, Flagging an opportunity to exhibit at the Special Competitive Studies Project’s (SCSP) *to join the first **AI Expo for* *National Competitiveness **in Washington, D.C., on May 7-8, 2024, at the D.C. Convention* *Center. *Founded in 2021, SCSP is a bipartisan, not-for-profit project that is the premier institution in Washington D.C. working on technology and national competitiveness. *The Expo will be a first-of-its-kind event in Washington D.C., *bringing together leaders in innovation from around the world to spark new conversations on public-private cooperation in critical technology areas. *Approximately 200 exhibitors from government, industry, and academic partners will showcase the latest technological breakthroughs *in AI, biotechnology, next generation networks, augmented reality, microelectronics, and beyond. *A program of global leaders will speak on the strategic importance that technology holds for national competitiveness*. The lineup will be similar to SCSP’s most recent event, the 2023 Global Emerging Technology Summit <https://www.scsp.ai/summit23/>, which included Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Japanese Minister for Digital Transformation Taro Kono, Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin, and others. They are welcoming Kenyan officials and private sector partners to exhibit. Registration and attendance to the event will be free and they are willing to cover transportation and accommodation as needed. If you would be interested in exhibiting at the expo (SCSP is charging $35/sq foot on the exhibit floor for exhibitors), please send me an email sharing your company’s expertise in emerging tech and why this would be a good fit for you and I’d be happy to connect you to my colleagues organizing the program. Appreciate if you could share *by Monday (4/8) COB in Nairobi*. Thanks, enjoy the weekend, and see below additional info for your perusal. ************************ *SCSP's work that might be of interest to you*: *Mid-Decade Challenges to National Competitiveness* <https://www.scsp.ai/reports/mid-decade-challenges-for-national-competitiven…> - https://www.scsp.ai/reports/mid-decade-challenges-for-national-competitiven… This was the report we released in September 2022 that identified the global technology challenges America and its allies and partners will face in the next decade through ~2030. *Generative AI: The Future of Innovation Power * <https://www.scsp.ai/reports/gen-ai/>*- *https://www.scsp.ai/reports/gen-ai/ This September 2023 report considered the implications of GenAI on the work of our government - we wrote this as a series of memos to U.S. government agencies working on economic issues, AI governance, intelligence, defense, foreign policy, and future tech platforms/innovation. *Global Emerging Technology Summit Recap* <https://scsp222.substack.com/p/global-emerging-technology-summit-1f4>* -* https://scsp222.substack.com/p/global-emerging-technology-summit-1f4 This newsletter recapped our last big Summit event in September 2023. *Mapping the U.S.-PRC Tech Competition Landscape* <https://scsp222.substack.com/p/mapping-the-us-prc-tech-competition> - https://scsp222.substack.com/p/mapping-the-us-prc-tech-competition This recent piece by Channing maps the state of the competition between the U.S. and the PRC is a few key technology platforms - we are doing more research to build out additional maps of other platforms. *Yanique Campbell* Economic Officer U.S. Embassy Nairobi -- Kind regards, Dr. Grace Githaiga*,* CEO@*KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> @ggithaiga <http://twitter.com/ggithaiga> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga/> ___________________________ KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/kictanet/> | Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/videos> | TikTok <https://www.tiktok.com/@kictanet> KICTANet: *Transformed communities through the power of ICTs*

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Global Digital Compact Zero Draft released
by Barrack Otieno 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Listers, For those following global Internet and Digital Governance issues, this might be of interest. https://www.un.org/techenvoy/sites/www.un.org.techenvoy/files/Global_Digita… It would be great if we can submit our comments at the conclusion of the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2024. Best Regards -- *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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