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Digital Access - Kenya in-country “Expert and Facilitator” consultant role to support diagnostic, scoping and engagement work on catalysing digital inclusion
by Nanjira Sambuli 10 Aug '18

10 Aug '18

Dear Listers, See ToR attached for a consultancy gig with DFID and the UK Government Prosperity Fund. Window for bids closes on August 20th Regards, Nanjira www.nanjira.com <http://www.nanjira.com/> About.Me <http://about.me/ninanjira> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/ninanjira> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanjira> | Skype <http://hatscripts.com/addskype?nanjirasambuli> IM: +254722481566, +1(857)498-8934 (WhatsApp | Telegram | iMessage) PGP: 1DBE1F47A6878B0D

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FW: [IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018] Invitation to Symposium at Riara University, Nairobi 24th-25th August
by Alex Watila 09 Aug '18

09 Aug '18

Dear Listers, The below symposium may be of interest to some of you. Best Regards, Alex Watila From: IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018 Committee <ieeekenya-expo(a)ieee.org <mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, August 9, 2018 17:36 To: awatila(a)ieee.org <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018] Invitation to Symposium at Riara University,Nairobi 24th-25th August If you are having trouble reading this message, click here <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=sJpi1BvlG5Mo…> for the web version. <http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/IEEE_MGAIM/enotice_header_800.p…> Hello, We pray that you are doing well. Welcome to the IEEE Kenya 2018 Symposium. The theme of the Symposium is: Advancing Technology for a Better Tomorrow. The Symposium will be held at Riara University, Mbagathi Way, Nairobi, from 24th to 25th August 2018. The main objective of the symposium is to propel innovation and entrepreneurship and to engage the government and private stakeholders to educate the public about the significant contributions of engineering to society. The Symposium will engage participants both in dialogue and practicality about the importance of involving technology in this era. Over 200 participants from the tech and engineering fields will come together for an accelerated professional networking and entrepreneurial boot camp in Nairobi. It aims to inform the public about the benefits of engineering to society, create a larger, vibrant and committed student membership and strengthen the link between industry and academia. It will intersect disciplines, encouraging participants to see how their training and education connects to real world problems. Presenter/Panelist If you would like to participate in any way during the event as an additional panelist or presenter for an item that may be of interest to the attendees please write to ieeekenya-expo(a)ieee.org <mailto:[email protected]> . Institutional or Corporate attendance / Sponsorship To come in as a sponsor for the event or register as a Company to participate in any way and be included in the program, please also write to the Organising Committee on ieeekenya-expo(a)ieee.org <mailto:[email protected]> and we shall get back to you with further details. Register your attendance for the event online via the Vtools Event Page: IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018 <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=Gt5RZzmOOr6n…> and like the Facebook page: IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018 <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=kzqddleuZo2S…> Direct registration link: REGISTER HERE <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=T7ncrMZv0Kpj…> Kindly feel free to share this within your networks and other non-IEEE members who may benefit from attending the event. Please see below the tentative program for the event. We shall refine it further as we draw closer to the D-day. <https://s26.postimg.cc/r24tj7ph5/IEEE_Symposium_Flyer_090817.png> Looking forward to meeting you at the Symposium. Kind Regards, The Organising Committee 2018 IEEE Kenya Section Symposium Email: <mailto:%[email protected]> ieeekenya-expo(a)ieee.org IEEE Vtools Page: <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=7QfcfB_ywlrf…> IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018 Facebook Page: <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=IsuU0_2m8Wk8…> IEEE Kenya Symposium 2018 Kenya Section : http://www.ieeekenya.or.ke/ <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=FyCcw12g1Fvs…> _____ Manage your IEEE Communications Preferences <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=IyzjF901XX9I…> <http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/IEEE_MGAIM/enotice_footer_800.p…> <http://www.mmsend10.com/spacer.cfm?tracking_id=40784655943&jid=41723726>

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[Off Topic] - KaziConnect
by Bernard Kioko 09 Aug '18

09 Aug '18

-- Please share. Lets open opportunities -- KaziConnect is an online platform that provides users with access to job leads based on criteria selected by the user. KaziConnect regularly emails users with information about jobs, the job search process and education on job market/careers. The job alerts are free to users. Register free at https://www.kaziconnect.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaziconnect254 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Kaziconnect254 Facebook: https://fb.me/kaziconnect254

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short, basic ICT training courses
by Adam Lane 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

Hi all Last year Huawei sponsored a short 1-month basic IT training course for disadvantaged form 4 leavers, known as Digital Skills for Life, which was 50% soft/life skills along with the IT course (and also mentors, study trips etc). It is more than "how to use a computer/internet" and must give some skills that could lead to employment (from secretarial/office jobs to self-employment, hardware repair/sales etc). More info: https://techmoran.com/30-students-graduate-huaweis-digital-skills-life-prog…, https://thefounder.co.ke/huawei-ict-authoritys-digital-skills/. This year, before we start the next phase of the project, we're trying to better understand the general issue and market, i.e. barriers holding back such students from attending such courses, what kind of courses are out there, whether they meet identified job needs, and whether such graduates can get jobs/be entrepreneurs or not etc. As part of this research we are talking to various training institutes/centers (initially around Nairobi), including government-backed ones. We're not right now selecting any partners, just trying to better understand the issues, challenges and possible interventions. Can anyone recommend any others (beyond the below list) that we should talk to?.. criteria is fairly simple: should offer short courses (1-3 months) and should be open to those without any ICT skills at all, and without any/very limited academic qualifications. Thanks Adam 1. Kenya Institute of project management and Technology 2. Institute of Advanced Technology 3. Nairobi Institute of Business Studies 4. IIHT 5. Computers for Schools Kenya 6. Kenya Institute of management 7. Zetech University (certificate courses last 2 semesters ) 8. Intel college (ICDL) 9. Nairobi Aviation college 10. Kenya Technical Trainers College 11. Tunapanda 12. Slumcode 13. Karen School for the Blind 14. Kabete Technical Training Institute 15. Craft Silicon Foundation 16. Inable 17. Africa Center Women in Technology 18. Internet Society 19. Akirachix

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Fwd: Blockchain Policy Conference (Paris, 4-5 September)
by Jessica Musila 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

FYI - Blockchain conference at the OECD ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <Holly.RICHARDS(a)oecd.org> Date: Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 11:25 AM Subject: Blockchain Policy Conference (Paris, 4-5 September) To: tictecbymysociety(a)googlegroups.com Happy summer TICTeC-ies! I’m sharing information on an upcoming blockchain conference at the OECD <http://www.oecd.org/finance/oecd-blockchain-policy-forum-2018.htm> in case you or someone working on blockchain in your sphere would be interested to join. We’re encouraging civil society/non-governmental participation as this will lead into a whole stream of research and analysis going forward. The organizers are still looking for projects with experience in transport applications, health, agriculture and migration. Here’s a short description with link to registration (and feel free to let me know if you’re planning to come): The *OECD Blockchain Policy Forum <http://www.oecd.org/finance/oecd-blockchain-policy-forum-2018.htm> *will explore the impact blockchain is set to have across a wide range of sectors and on many of the policy areas at the heart of the OECD’s work. The discussions will focus on blockchain’s potential in addressing current and future policy challenges, its limitations, as well as risks that could arise and ways to mitigate them. Experts will lead an in-depth exchange on how blockchain can enhance inclusiveness in various sectors of the economy, boost sustainability and green growth, and strengthen governance and enforcement practices. High-level government officials, international experts and industry representatives will take part in the panel discussions, and we expect well over 400 attendees. Cheers, Holly [image: logo_mail_uk] *Holly Richards *Public Affairs Manager Civil Society and Parliamentary Liaison Public Affairs and Communications Directorate 2, rue André <https://maps.google.com/?q=2,+rue+Andr%C3%A9&entry=gmail&source=g> Pascal - 75775 Paris Cedex 16 Tel: +33 1 45 24 9161 - Fax: +33 1 44 30 63 46 holly.richards(a)oecd.org || www.oecd.org [image: FORUM2018_SignatureMail_02_EN] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TICTeC" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tictecbymysociety+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ms gid/tictecbymysociety/6d9ad400bd5645e3a72ab5ed71552728%40oecd.org <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tictecbymysociety/6d9ad400bd5645e3a72ab5e…> . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES : SHOWCASE OF OUR HOMEGROWN ICT INNOVATIONS TO THE WORLD
by Alwala, Rachel 07 Aug '18

07 Aug '18

Dear listers, Communications Authority of Kenya intends to sponsor four local ICT innovators to showcase their innovations in Durban, South Africa, at the 2018 ITU Telecom World. This initiative aims at promoting local entrepreneurs offering innovative products and services to address societal needs, to an international audience. It gives them the chance to showcase themselves and earn recognition on an international platform. ENTRY CATEGORIES Selection will be made for one ICT innovation in each of the following four Categories: · SME Innovation: Innovations tailored for solutions to Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) · Corporate Innovation: Innovations tailored for solutions to mature Corporate organizations · Public Sector Innovation: Innovations tailored for solutions to Public service delivery · Community Innovation: Innovations tailored to serve specific communities Please help share this advertisement calling for entries for our young people to showcase their innovations. See attached. Regards, Rachel

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Telkom Kenya sells its Towers to American Towers
by Ali Hussein 05 Aug '18

05 Aug '18

Listers This is the sort of development that free markets should encourage. Infrastructure sharing through divestiture by Telcos. Airtel has already offloaded it’s tower infrastructure across Africa t9 Helios Towers. It creates room for MVNOs to sprout up and challenge the status quo. Kudos to Telkom Kenya for unshackling itself from Real Estate and deploying the capital to delighting tos customers. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6431766310480416768 Ali Hussein Principal AHK & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad

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Biometric IDs listing set for this year after secret tender
by kanini mutemi 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Biometric-IDs-listing-set-for-t… Dear Listers, Business Daily reports of a ‘secret tender’ to undertake a fresh ID registration based on biometrics. I am concerned for two reasons– (a) Transparency (b) Public participation. There is no denying the place of technology and how far we could go if we adapted the most recent tech in governance. However, the very sensitive nature of this type of data places a bigger responsibility on GoK. First to develop a data protection framework but beyond that get the public buy in. To add, our current governance framework calls for transparency and public participation. There is no going around those two prerequisites. Have we not learnt anything from Communication Authority and DMS woes?

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County ICT budgets
by Adam Lane 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

Hi Does anyone know where the County budgets can be found? My understanding is there is not one place, and each county is supposed to put on their own website, but that most do not... https://www.internationalbudget.org/budget-work-by-country/ibps-work-in-cou… shows that for last year's budget almost none did. Thanks Adam

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Special Call: Digital Rights Advancement Grants | Media Legal Defence Initiative
by Du Toit, Jaco 31 Jul '18

31 Jul '18

Dear colleagues, You may be interested in this call for grants, see Media Legal Defence Initiative https://www.mediadefence.org/news/special-call-digital-rights-advancement-g… Sent from my iPhone

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