May 2024 - 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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CADE: Empowering civil society to shape digital policies and standards
by David Indeje 31 May '24

31 May '24

Dear Listers, KICTANet is proud to invite you to the launch of the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) project. CADE is a consortium of nine organisations that teamed up for one aim: to enhance the capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) for effective advocacy in multilateral and multistakeholder internet governance processes. *Interested to know more?* Join us for the official launch at the WSIS+20 Forum! Public announcement <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2024/Agenda/RPWeb?live=False&fs=IYGMI&c…>: at 09:00–09:45 CEST (07:00–07:45 UTC) Technical session: Enhancing CSO participation in global digital policy processes: Roles, structures, and accountability at 10:00–10:45 CEST (08:00–08:45 UTC) CADE is co-funded by the European Union. Visit the KICTANet website <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> -- *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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KICTANet SUBMITS MEMORANDA ON THE FINANCE BILL, 2024.
by Linda Wairure 31 May '24

31 May '24

*Dear Listers,* *The Kenya ICT Action Network* extends gratitude to you for your valuable contributions to the recent 3-day mailing list discussion on the* Finance Bill, 2024*. Your insights and perspectives were incredibly valuable and have been incorporated in the memorandum submitted to the *Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly*. Your feedback has been instrumental in the public participation process and in shaping the fiscal policy. We duly acknowledge the contribution of the *active listers* and the* Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) *in the development process of the memorandum. Hereby is the *link* to access the copy of the *detailed memorandum of the Finance Bill, 2024* for your reference. https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/memorandum-on-the-finance-bill-2024-… Kenya’s Digital Tax Tightrope: Balancing Revenue with Growth | KICTANet Think Tank <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kenyas-digital-tax-tightrope-balancing-revenue-w…> KICTANet extends its best wishes for a restful and enjoyable weekend ahead. Once again, thank you for your commitment and support. Your continued engagement is essential as we strive to safeguard data, support innovation, and promote the growth of the digital economy through ICT policy and regulation. Kind regards, Linda Gichohi. *Kenya ICT Action Network.*

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Africa IGF this year?
by Gachungi, Lydia 30 May '24

30 May '24

Hello Partners, Anyone with the latest information on the Africa IGF taking place this year? Kindly share Grateful Lydia

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Kenya National Tax Policy Out
by David Indeje 30 May '24

30 May '24

Dear Listers, The national Tax Policy has been published. See how it affects some areas. -- *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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KICTANet Thought Leadership Series: Policy Discussion on digital taxation in Kenya.
by Nzambi Kakusu 29 May '24

29 May '24

Dear Listers, Following the ongoing discussions going on the list and the public participation set to be delivered to Parliament tomorrow Tuesday,28th May 2024. KICTANet is hosting an in-person half day meeting on *Wednesday 29 May 2024* in Nairobi to discuss the digital tax. If you would be interested to participate, please RSVP by sending me an email at nkakusu(a)kictanet.or.ke. Please note that we have 5 limited slots and will send invitations on a first come first served basis. Warmly, Nzambi Kakusu

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KFCB puts YouTube content creators on spot over filming licences
by Grace Githaiga 25 May '24

25 May '24

Listers Interesting turn of events. Several Kenyan content creators who share their content on YouTube, have received letters from the Kenya Film Classification Board threatening legal action unless they secure filming licences within the next 14 days. Read the story here: https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024-05-24-kfcb-puts-youtube-content-creato… -- 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* -- 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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Google Announces Umoja, a new fiber optic cable connecting Africa to Australia
by Victor Kapiyo 24 May '24

24 May '24

Today, Google announced new investments in digital infrastructure and security initiatives designed to increase digital connectivity, accelerate economic growth, and deepen resilience across Africa. Anchored in Kenya, the Umoja cable route will pass through Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, including the Google Cloud region, before crossing the Indian Ocean to Australia. Umoja’s terrestrial path was built in collaboration with Liquid Technologies to form a highly scalable route through Africa, including access points that will allow other countries to take advantage of the network. Read more: https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/improving-connectivity-and-…

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OF THE FINANCE BILL, 2024 ON THE ICT SECTOR; 20th - 22nd MAY 2024.
by Linda Wairure 22 May '24

22 May '24

*Dear Listers,* Greetings from KICTANet! As a leading advocate for ICT policy and regulation, *KICTANet* is dedicated to fostering collaboration and promoting an enabling environment in the ICT sector. With our strategic objectives focused on effective multi-stakeholder participation, we are committed to engaging with stakeholders like you to ensure robust, rights-based policies. We are reaching out to invite you to participate in the *three-day moderated online mailing list discussion *regarding the* Finance Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bills No. 30 of 2024). This bill contains c*rucial proposals related to revenue-raising measures, including the digital service tax, liability and collection of taxes. Your insights and contributions are vital as we navigate these proposals and their potential impact on the ICT sector. The discussion will take place on the KICTANet mailing list from *Monday, May 20th to Wednesday, May 22nd* . Each day of the discussion will focus on specific aspects of the Finance Bill, 2024, allowing us to delve into its provisions and implications. We encourage you to review the Finance Bill, 2024 link attached and the template format of submission of the memorandum. We shall include a matrix presentation outlining our concerns and proposals regarding relevant provisions of the Finance Bill, 2024. Your feedback and perspectives are invaluable as we work towards promoting policies that support a thriving ICT ecosystem. http://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2024-05/Finance%20Bill%2C%2… Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to lgichohi(a)kictanet.or.ke . We are eager to hear your thoughts and insights on this crucial matter. Thank you for your continued support and participation. We look forward to engaging with you in this discussion. Sincerely, Linda Gichohi. *Kenya ICT Action Network.*

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finance bill discussion
by chrisphine ketta 21 May '24

21 May '24

hi cephas , am surprised with this bill ,here is a scenario of what we call say by with the left but act with the right hand ,we are going back to the colonial periods ,the hustler is now the hunted .

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