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Concern: Man charged for using new Safaricom line to get Sh400, 000 from Co-op Bank
by David Indeje 09 Nov '22

09 Nov '22

Dear Listers, This week: “I thought I had won Lotto, Tatua Tatu or Shabiki.com [lotteries] when I received the money, because I had been participating in the betting,” Mr Atambo told the magistrate. He said he had no reason to doubt himself because he had been betting when he received the text message to access the account. Man charged for using new Safaricom line to get Sh400,000 from Co-op Bank | Nation <https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nairobi/man-charged-for-using-new-safa…>

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Invitation to Attend Public Screening on Content Moderation - The Cleaners Documentary screening and Panel Discussion
by alfred＠kenya.ai 08 Nov '22

08 Nov '22

Hello Listers, Ai Kenya in partnership with Alliance Francaise Nairobi will be holding a public free-to-attend documentary screening on the topic of content moderation. We will have a panel of cross-industry experts for a brief discussion on content moderation after the screening. Much of the content ( text , photo , video) that we interact with on social media platforms are always moderated. The Cleaners is a documentary that looks into the lives of content moderators, and the experiences they go through to ensure that we have a better experience of social media content. A trailer of the documentary can be viewed on https://bit.ly/3Uum85r The event will be held on Thursday 17th November from 6 PM - 9.30 PM at Alliance Francaise Nairobi , Utalii Lane, Nairobi CBD. Get your free ticket by RSVP on https://bit.ly/aikfilm A great event to attend both for software developers , lawyers, researchers, content creators , and any one interested in the topic of Content Moderation. Event is free to attend. Looking forward to seeing you there next week. Kind regards, Alfred Ongere Founder, Ai Kenya Managing director, Mind Intelligence Ltd

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Public Participation: Digital Sound Broadcasting Framework
by David Indeje 08 Nov '22

08 Nov '22

Dear Listers, The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has formulated a draft Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) framework. This was developed in partnership with the Association for Progressive Communication and the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), with support from the United Kingdom’s Digital Access Programme. Our participation is in line with our mission to promote an enabling environment in the ICT sector that is robust, open, accessible, and rights-based through multi stakeholder approaches. The Authority, therefore, invites comments from all stakeholders, including members of the public, licensees utilizing spectrum resources and government institutions on the proposed framework available on the Authority’s website at: https://ca.go.ke/consumers/public-consultations/ -- *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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Congratulations Eng John Tanui on nomination as PS ICT and The Digital Economy
by Mwendwa Kivuva 07 Nov '22

07 Nov '22

Congratulations Eng John Tanui, the Chief Executive Officer of Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) on being nominated as PS State Department of ICT and The Digital Economy in the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy. When some community members visited Konza Technopolis <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/kictanet-site-visit-to-konza-technop…>, Eng Tanui and his team spared valuable time from their schedule to show us the progress so far, and the vision for the future. As PS, the job is well cut out to continue supporting the industry. Eng Tanui has been in the industry for a long time and understands the ICT challenges and needs of the industry. His experience as an executive will enable him to take Kenya's Silicon Savanah to greater heights. We look forward to continued engagement. Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Technical Expert - Assessment of last mile connectivity projects in Kenya
by Josephine Miliza 04 Nov '22

04 Nov '22

Hello all, ITU is conducting an ecosystem mapping for last-mile connectivity projects in Kenya and is looking for a short-term research consultant. https://jobs.itu.int/job/Technical-Expert-Assessment-of-last-mile-connectiv… -- Kind Regards, Josephine Miliza Digital Equity | Telecoms Policy & Regulation | Community Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephinemiliza/ Twitter: @Msmiliza *If I have seen further it's by standing on the shoulders of giants - Isaac Newton*

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Re: [kictanet] Consultancy calls for proposal - KIX Africa 19- Deadline November 2
by Gachungi, Lydia 31 Oct '22

31 Oct '22

Deadline is November 2, 2022 [cid:image002.gif@01D8ED14.194BDA80] Dear Colleagues Kindly find below the calls for the consultancies. Help disseminate widely. https://edu-au.org/announcements-and-opportunities/kix-19-tender-for-data-c…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedu-au.or…> https://edu-au.org/announcements-and-opportunities/kix-19-tender-for-data-c…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedu-au.or…> Best regards -- Lukman Olawale Jaji Policy Officer (ICT & Documentation) African Union Commission Human Resource Science and Technology P.O. Box: 3243 Addis Ababa Ethiopia Tel: (251) 11 551 77 00 Mobile: +251 920 577 588 Fax: (251) 11 551 78 44 E-mail: JajiL(a)africa-union.org<mailto:JajiL@africa-union.org> Lukman Olawale Jaji Policy Officer ICT and Documentation HRST [Image removed by sender.] Tel: Mobile: E-mail: Jajil(a)africa-union.org<mailto:Jajil@africa-union.org> P.O. Box 3243 | Roosvelt Street (Old Airport Area) | W21K19 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia www.au.int<http://www.au.int> [Image removed by sender.]<https://www.facebook.com/AfricanUnionCommission/>[Image removed by sender.]<https://twitter.com/_africanunion>[Image removed by sender.]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa>[Image removed by sender.]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee and may also be privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy, disclose or otherwise act upon any part of this e-mail or its attachments. [cid:image006.gif@01D8ED14.194BDA80]

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Opportunities at Mozilla
by David Indeje 29 Oct '22

29 Oct '22

Dear Listers, Mozilla is having several opportunities and the best thing about it is a majority are can be done remotely. All the best! See link below. https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/careers/listings/

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Daima: A Service to "Keep-Alive" Your Safaricom Sim
by Adrian Teri 28 Oct '22

28 Oct '22

Good day all, A service to keep your safaricom line active for a fee. Current plans: > Daima will offer three packages starting from KSh.200 for 6 months, > KSh.500 for 1 year, and KSh.1,000 for 2 years. > Home page -> *https://www.safaricom.co.ke/personal/value-added-services/other-services/daima-services <https://www.safaricom.co.ke/personal/value-added-services/other-services/da…>* Media Center -> *https://www.safaricom.co.ke/media-center-landing/frequently-asked-questions/daima-service <https://www.safaricom.co.ke/media-center-landing/frequently-asked-questions…>* At least we have some head-way on this front. Regards, Adrian Teri

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KeNIC to auction 2nd level domains
by Ali Hussein 27 Oct '22

27 Oct '22

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Apple Confirms IPhone Is Getting USB-C Connector
by Victor Kapiyo 26 Oct '22

26 Oct '22

US technology company Apple has confirmed that it will switch to the USB Type C connector to its iPhone per the European Union’s regulations requiring all phones sold in its member countries use the connector for charging and data transfer. The European parliament on October 5 passed the reform <https://www.citizen.digital/business/apple-forced-to-change-charger-in-euro…> which takes effect in 2024, and on Tuesday, the multinational for the first time confirmed that it will have to comply with this new regulation although it disagrees with it. Read more: https://www.citizen.digital/tech/apple-confirms-iphone-is-getting-usb-c-con… Speaking of change, how are we doing with Kenya's IPv4 to IPv6 migration? Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, 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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