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White Spaces Spectrum Deployment
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 24 Jul '17

24 Jul '17

Hi Listers Anyone from CA to shed light on the commercial deployment of White Space Spectrum frequencies frred up the TV migrating to Digital Transmission. There was a study conducted by CA in conjuction with Microsoft and a firm Mawingu was involved. Would appreciate any updates as i finalise a research am conducting. Regards Timothy Oriedo Executive Coach and Data Scientist Strathmore Business School

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China Disrupts WhatsApp Service in Online Clampdown - The New York Times
by Ali Hussein 24 Jul '17

24 Jul '17

SHANGHAI — The last of Facebook’s major products that still worked in China was disrupted by the government on Tuesday, as Beijing broadly tightened its controls over the internet. The product, WhatsApp, a messaging app used across the globe, was partly blocked by Chinese filters, leaving many unable to send videos and photos and some also unable to send text-based messages. Read on:- https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/18/technology/whatsapp-facebook-china-inter… Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & 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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2nd Edition of Kenya School of Internet Governance: Thank you note
by Grace Githaiga 23 Jul '17

23 Jul '17

Dear Listers As part of the Kenya IGF week, we held the 2ND edition of the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG) from July 3-5, 2017. KeSIG program aims to add new voices to the Internet Governance ecosystem by building capacity of Internet stakeholders to understand Internet governance and other related issues. Training areas included: 1. Introduction to Internet Governance. 2. Main issues in Internet Governance. 3. Internet Governance processes and how to be involved. 4. Kenya’s Internet Governance policy /legal framework(s), Internet Governance Issues in Kenya. We are indebted to the people who made it a success. We thank our guests and trainers: Dr. Katherine Getao, ICT Secretary, Abdalla Omari, KeNIC , Mercy Wanjau, CA, Daniel Obam, NCS, Alice Munyua, AUC, Kevin Chege, ISOC, William Makatiani, Serianu, Victor Kapiyo, KICTANet, Rosemary Kimwatu, Waya waya, Henry Maina, Article 19 East Africa, Mwende Njiraini, CA, Judy Okite Fossfa, Gbenga Sesan, Paradigm Initiative, Nigeria, Fadzai Mazingira, Facebook, Grace Bomu, KICTANet, Barrack Otieno, KICTANet, John Walubengo, MMU, Waudo Siganga, Computer Society of Kenya, Mwendwa Kivuva, Afrinic, Gichinga Ndirangu, KEPSA, and Liz Orembo KICTANet. The organising team: Rosemary Kimwatu Wayawaya, Esther Mwangi, Keith Andere, Joash Moitui Center for Human Rights and Policy Studies, and Sylvia Musalagani Hivos East Africa. Rapporteurs: Joash Moitui, Tracy Kadesa and Philbert Aganyo. This year the Kenya School of Internet Governance had 45 participants drawn from different stakeholder backgrounds: 11 from the Government, 8 from the tech community, 4 from the academia, 15 from the civil society (4 from the legal fraternity and others from human rights groups and media). Support team: Liz Orembo, Mwara Gichanga and Winfred Anyona. Please visit the KeSIG website for summaries of the trainings written by the trainees here: kigf.or.ke/blogs<http://kigf.or.ke/blogs> Once again we applaud all of you. Rgds. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grace Githaiga Twitter: @ggithaiga Skype: gracegithaiga Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga ...the most important office in a democracy is the citizen. So, you see, that’s what our democracy demands. It needs you!----Barrack Obama.

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 122, Issue 93
by ArkAn | أركان 22 Jul '17

22 Jul '17

A wonderful albeit frightening paper has been written by Kevin P. Donovan on our "afterthought" Data Privacy discussions from an Africa-wide SIM Registration initiative angle. Well worth the read to provide in-depth perception of the systemic scale of what this thread is doing kitchen-table level talk on. http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/4351/3820 Yasin On Sat, Jul 22, 2017 at 10:48 AM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data protection/privacy > law (Walubengo J) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2017 07:47:33 +0000 (UTC) > From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> > To: John Kieti <jkieti(a)gmail.com>, KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data > protection/privacy law > Message-ID: <987287635.2543413.1500709653702(a)mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Spot on @Kieti. > Problem now is that how do you ensure the 'seriously concerned > stakeholders' do NOT abuse the data? Imagine your ID, tel-no, Date of > Birth, ?or even finger-print data hanging somewhere with a 'concerned > stakeholder' with no framework/laws to guide on how the stakeholder should > protect/store or transmit the data (***shivers***) > Hapo ndio iko shida :-) > walu. > > From: John Kieti <jkieti(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; > Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> > Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 10:41 AM > Subject: Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data > protection/privacy law > > Walu, Your observation on musking parts of the ID number removing the > handled for certain types of audits is valid. My sense though is that what > IEBC have released online is now sufficient to be called a register in > compliance with the Elections act. It is now not mere statistics on ?the > register as we were laughing off. > IEBC has also been heard saying that those who want the register > (including the IDs) on CD can buy it from them for 20,000/-. I believe the > seriously concerned stakeholders have done so already. > Best! > On Jul 22, 2017 10:24, "Walubengo J via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > @Mulwa, > This is excellent step by IEBC - but only one level.? The individual users > can indeed browse the register of the anonymized voters. > It is however insufficient for those interested in deeper > inspections/audits e.g wanting to check if the listed ID numbers are valid, > duplicates or belong to dead people.? By anonymizing data, the ability to > carry out the above audit is negated. > But yeah, that is a conversation beyond the list :-) > walu. > > From: Patrick Mulwa via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: Patrick Mulwa <pmulwa2006(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 3:56 AM > Subject: Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data > protection/privacy law > > This is what I was talking about @Walubengo J. > > IEBC have done it by releasing PARTIAL data of registered voters! > > They have followed exactly what I was explaining and talking about earlier > in this thread. > On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 11:57 PM, John Kieti via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > > KUDOS TO IEBC!. > > They have finally done the right thing. The complete voter register is > accessible online per polling center https://www.iebc.or.ke/iebc/? > fregister > > The ID number has been masked until the last three digits and that appears > sufficient. We always gain more, collectively so, when everyone does the > right thing. > > Best! > > > > > > ? > > On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 6:38 AM, Grace Mutung'u <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > Hi John,The scenario you describe makes a case for data protection law, > because it should not be legal to have access to the IEBC register for > (bulk SMS or other) business purposes.Thankfully there are guidelines > against unsolicited bulk SMS from political parties and candidates.? > > On 21 Jul 2017 12:43 a.m., "John Kieti via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > > One thing I was shocked to learn about is that IEBC actually has my phone > number. I wonder why I didn't question the field on their form requiring > you to give them phone number during the BVR exercise back in 2012. But > that is not nearly the main problem.? > The problem is that in the last week before elections, many aspirants with > unscrupulous access to IEBC's databases (for specific jurisdictions) will > use the phone numbers to send campaign messages in bulk to their would be > constituents. You just need to ask yourself where aspirants for party > primaries in specific areas were getting your number to beg for your vote > in the last hours before nomination date. > Good luck with data privacy people! > On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 8:00 PM, Walubengo J via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > > @Eng Kariuki, > Absolutely.? > Once the election dust has settled we should ALL push for the Data > Protection Act which I am aware has been doing rounds as a Bill in > parliament since 2007. > And yes, it is not lost to keen observers that the widely celebrated and > recently passed Access to Information Act was pushed through as a ( P. > Nyokabi's ) private member's bill ?and not government ;-) > Globally, governments seem to have phobia for some of these touchy things > :-) > walu. > > From: John Kariuki <kariuki_jn(a)yahoo.com> > To: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 7:36 PM > Subject: Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data > protection/privacy law > > Walu,When the present debate and IEBC issues are done,let us chat about > data protection legislation.You may perhaps be aware that I have been > pursuing it since 2007 without success! You may also recall that Access to > information Act was pulled through mainly through the efforts of Nyeri > Woman Rep, Priscilla Nyokabi who had dealt with the subject before joining > politics!?? > John Kariuki > > > From: Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To: kariuki_JN(a)yahoo.com > Cc: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 7:12 PM > Subject: Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data > protection/privacy law > > @Mulwa, > Partial Voter ID wont help. > The major reason people (esp. political parties) want the voter register > is to do analytics/audits of the same- with the presumption that the voter > register is tainted.? Partial IDs would not be useful in such an exercise, > eg when searching for duplicate, fake or underaged IDs. > On the other hand,full disclosure exposes citizen data ?to potential data > abuse. > This is where the Data Protection Act would have been useful in as far as > providing a framework of use. It would balance out these two conflicting > requirements that protects everyones interests.? The Act would for example > allow for conditional access - i.e with appropriate penalties in the event > of abuse or exposure. > At the moment supermarkets, banks, hospital, universities, operators, etc > can abuse your private information but then...so what? > walu > > From: Patrick Mulwa via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: Patrick Mulwa <pmulwa2006(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:20 PM > Subject: Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data > protection/privacy law > > Guys, the USA is facing the same issue where thousands of voters are > removing themselves from state voter rolls, prompted by fears that their > information will be revealed by President Donald Trump?s vote fraud > commission.At least 44 of the 50 states have refused requests by the > committee to hand over data. However, this is more? POLITICAL as it is seen > by many as an attempt by Trump to justify why he lost the popular vote. > > Maybe @IEBCKenya might consider revealing PARTIAL names, ID number, and > location. I want to stress the word PARTIAL here. A good example is a bank > where they present to you a few letters of your phone number or your > visa/MasterCard and ask you to fill them in to verify that an account is > yours. > > Personally, I believe partial voter data might be the way to go here. > On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 5:36 PM, Douglas Gichuki via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > > Walubengo, > Article 31 is a general principle of the constitution that while > sufficient to anchor privacy as a general constitutional right does not > address offer the mechanics of operationalising privacy. We need to move on > a responsive ACT asap.? > Regards, > On Jul 20, 2017 4:45 PM, "Walubengo J via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > > I have been reliably informed that Kenya actually has a law on data > protection. The super-law, the Constitution of Kenya says in article 31 as > follows: > >>>>>? > > 31.?Every person has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to > have?(a) their person, home or property searched;(b) their possessions > seized;(c) information relating to their family or private affairs > unnecessarily required or revealed; or(d) the privacy of their > communications infringed.? ?? > > >>> > I therefore rephrase my earlier statement to claimed that we do not have a > law, and say theat we do not have an "Act" on Data Protection/Privacy. > Maybe IEBC can use the provisions in article 31 in the meantime. > walu. > From: Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:34 AM > Subject: Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS > > True that Tony. > But here is the news - Kenya has NO data protection law or policy. > So anything flows and goes. > walu. > > From: Tony White via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: Tony White <tony.mzungu(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:17 AM > Subject: Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS > > On the other hand, I do not want **anyone** listing my name and ID > number for anyone to scrape and mis-use. > > Revealing personal information is **not** 'transparency' - it's a > breach of data privacy! > > Cheers, > Tony > > On 19/07/2017, Patrick Mulwa via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > wrote: > > We still have a long way to go with regards to Transparency @IEBCKenya > > > > On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 5:16 PM, John Kieti via kictanet < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> Found it laughable :) > >> > >> On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 2:15 PM, Alex K via kictanet < > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> > >>> [image: Inline image 1]? ? ? What an ICT lie with this IEBC to put a > >>> link for access to a register and then have STATISTICS ON REGISTERED > >>> VOTERS/? DISTRIBUTION OF REGISTERED VOTERS. > >>> It is so dishonest a move by such a Credible body especially to people > >>> in > >>> ICT. > >>> > >>> Best Regards, > >>> Mr. Alexander M. Kamau, > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> ______________________________ _________________ > >>> kictanet mailing list > >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTA Net/ > >>> > >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > >>> ailman/options/kictanet/jkieti %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. 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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/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTA Net/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > ailman/options/kictanet/jkieti %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. > > > > > -- > > John Kieti > Phone: +254-735-764242 // +254-722-764242 > Twitter: @johnKieti // Skype:? jkieti > Blog: gmeltdown.com // LinkedIn:?https://ke.linkedin. com/in/kieti > The ordinary just won't do > ______________________________ _________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTA Net/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > ailman/options/kictanet/nmutun gu%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. 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Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data protection/privacy law
by John Kieti 22 Jul '17

22 Jul '17

Walu, Your observation on musking parts of the ID number removing the handled for certain types of audits is valid. My sense though is that what IEBC have released online is now sufficient to be called a register in compliance with the Elections act. It is now not mere statistics on the register as we were laughing off. IEBC has also been heard saying that those who want the register (including the IDs) on CD can buy it from them for 20,000/-. I believe the seriously concerned stakeholders have done so already. Best! On Jul 22, 2017 10:24, "Walubengo J via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: @Mulwa, This is excellent step by IEBC - but only one level. The individual users can indeed browse the register of the anonymized voters. It is however insufficient for those interested in deeper inspections/audits e.g wanting to check if the listed ID numbers are valid, duplicates or belong to dead people. By anonymizing data, the ability to carry out the above audit is negated. But yeah, that is a conversation beyond the list :-) walu. ------------------------------ *From:* Patrick Mulwa via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com *Cc:* Patrick Mulwa <pmulwa2006(a)gmail.com> *Sent:* Saturday, July 22, 2017 3:56 AM *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data protection/privacy law This is what I was talking about @Walubengo J. IEBC have done it by releasing PARTIAL data of registered voters! They have followed exactly what I was explaining and talking about earlier in this thread. On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 11:57 PM, John Kieti via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: KUDOS TO IEBC!. They have finally done the right thing. The complete voter register is accessible online per polling center https://www.iebc.or.ke/iebc/? fregister <https://www.iebc.or.ke/iebc/?fregister> The ID number has been masked until the last three digits and that appears sufficient. We always gain more, collectively so, when everyone does the right thing. Best! On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 6:38 AM, Grace Mutung'u <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi John, The scenario you describe makes a case for data protection law, because it should not be legal to have access to the IEBC register for (bulk SMS or other) business purposes. Thankfully there are guidelines against unsolicited bulk SMS from political parties and candidates. On 21 Jul 2017 12:43 a.m., "John Kieti via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: One thing I was shocked to learn about is that IEBC actually has my phone number. I wonder why I didn't question the field on their form requiring you to give them phone number during the BVR exercise back in 2012. But that is not nearly the main problem. The problem is that in the last week before elections, many aspirants with unscrupulous access to IEBC's databases (for specific jurisdictions) will use the phone numbers to send campaign messages in bulk to their would be constituents. You just need to ask yourself where aspirants for party primaries in specific areas were getting your number to beg for your vote in the last hours before nomination date. Good luck with data privacy people! On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 8:00 PM, Walubengo J via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: @Eng Kariuki, Absolutely. Once the election dust has settled we should ALL push for the Data Protection Act which I am aware has been doing rounds as a Bill in parliament since 2007. And yes, it is not lost to keen observers that the widely celebrated and recently passed Access to Information Act was pushed through as a ( P. Nyokabi's ) private member's bill and not government ;-) Globally, governments seem to have phobia for some of these touchy things :-) walu. ------------------------------ *From:* John Kariuki <kariuki_jn(a)yahoo.com> *To:* Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > *Sent:* Thursday, July 20, 2017 7:36 PM *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data protection/privacy law Walu, When the present debate and IEBC issues are done,let us chat about data protection legislation. You may perhaps be aware that I have been pursuing it since 2007 without success! You may also recall that Access to information Act was pulled through mainly through the efforts of Nyeri Woman Rep, Priscilla Nyokabi who had dealt with the subject before joining politics! John Kariuki ------------------------------ *From:* Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > *To:* kariuki_JN(a)yahoo.com *Cc:* Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> *Sent:* Thursday, July 20, 2017 7:12 PM *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data protection/privacy law @Mulwa, Partial Voter ID wont help. The major reason people (esp. political parties) want the voter register is to do analytics/audits of the same- with the presumption that the voter register is tainted. Partial IDs would not be useful in such an exercise, eg when searching for duplicate, fake or underaged IDs. On the other hand,full disclosure exposes citizen data to potential data abuse. This is where the Data Protection Act would have been useful in as far as providing a framework of use. It would balance out these two conflicting requirements that protects everyones interests. The Act would for example allow for conditional access - i.e with appropriate penalties in the event of abuse or exposure. At the moment supermarkets, banks, hospital, universities, operators, etc can abuse your private information but then...so what? walu ------------------------------ *From:* Patrick Mulwa via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com *Cc:* Patrick Mulwa <pmulwa2006(a)gmail.com> *Sent:* Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:20 PM *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS - data protection/privacy law Guys, the USA is facing the same issue where thousands of voters are removing themselves from state voter rolls, prompted by fears that their information will be revealed by President Donald Trump’s vote fraud commission.At least 44 of the 50 states have refused requests by the committee to hand over data. However, this is more POLITICAL as it is seen by many as an attempt by Trump to justify why he lost the popular vote. Maybe @IEBCKenya might consider revealing PARTIAL names, ID number, and location. I want to stress the word PARTIAL here. A good example is a bank where they present to you a few letters of your phone number or your visa/MasterCard and ask you to fill them in to verify that an account is yours. Personally, I believe partial voter data might be the way to go here. On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 5:36 PM, Douglas Gichuki via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Walubengo, Article 31 is a general principle of the constitution that while sufficient to anchor privacy as a general constitutional right does not address offer the mechanics of operationalising privacy. We need to move on a responsive ACT asap. Regards, On Jul 20, 2017 4:45 PM, "Walubengo J via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: I have been reliably informed that Kenya actually has a law on data protection. The super-law, the Constitution of Kenya says in article 31 as follows: >>>>> *31.* Every person has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have— (*a*) their person, home or property searched; (*b*) their possessions seized; (*c*) information relating to their family or private affairs unnecessarily required or revealed; or (*d*) the privacy of their communications infringed. >>> I therefore rephrase my earlier statement to claimed that we do not have a law, and say theat we do not have an "Act" on Data Protection/Privacy. Maybe IEBC can use the provisions in article 31 in the meantime. walu. ------------------------------ *From:* Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com *Cc:* Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> *Sent:* Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:34 AM *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS True that Tony. But here is the news - Kenya has NO data protection law or policy. So anything flows and goes. walu. ------------------------------ *From:* Tony White via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com *Cc:* Tony White <tony.mzungu(a)gmail.com> *Sent:* Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:17 AM *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS On the other hand, I do not want **anyone** listing my name and ID number for anyone to scrape and mis-use. Revealing personal information is **not** 'transparency' - it's a breach of data privacy! Cheers, Tony On 19/07/2017, Patrick Mulwa via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > We still have a long way to go with regards to Transparency @IEBCKenya > > On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 5:16 PM, John Kieti via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Found it laughable :) >> >> On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 2:15 PM, Alex K via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> [image: Inline image 1] What an ICT lie with this IEBC to put a >>> link for access to a register and then have STATISTICS ON REGISTERED >>> VOTERS/ DISTRIBUTION OF REGISTERED VOTERS. >>> It is so dishonest a move by such a Credible body especially to people >>> in >>> ICT. >>> >>> Best Regards, >>> Mr. Alexander M. Kamau, >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ______________________________ _________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTA Net/ <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>> ailman/options/kictanet/jkieti %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. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> John Kieti >> Phone: +254-735-764242 // +254-722-764242 >> Twitter: @johnKieti // Skype: jkieti >> Blog: gmeltdown.com <http://www.gmeltdown.com> // LinkedIn: >> https://ke.linkedin.com/in/*ki eti* <https://ke.linkedin.com/in/*kieti*><https://ke.linkedin.com/in/ki eti <https://ke.linkedin.com/in/kieti>> >> >> The ordinary just won't do >> >> ______________________________ _________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTA Net/ <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ >> mailman/options/kictanet/pmulw a2006%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. 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Fwd: Next Generation Kenya Invitation to Tender | British Council
by Sebastian Musyoka 21 Jul '17

21 Jul '17

FYI. Regards, [image: Mfariji Africa] <http://mfarijiafrica.org/> *Sebastian Musyoka* Communications Officer sebastian.musyoka(a)mfarijiafrica.org / +254715543542 Mfariji Africa P.O. Box: 46253-00200 Nairobi, Kenya mfarijiafrica.org [image: Twitter] <https://twitter.com/mfarijiafrica> [image: Facebook] <https://web.facebook.com/MfarijiAfrica> [image: Instagram] <http://instagram.com/mfariji_Africa> [image: Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB0KAbG10RXHk43HlBCqAdQ> *Content Developer * Nairobi Innovation Week innovationweek.co.ke ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <mailadmin(a)uonbi.ac.ke> Date: Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 8:47 AM Subject: Next Generation Kenya Invitation to Tender | British Council To: all(a)uonbi.ac.ke Cc: all(a)students.uonbi.ac.ke Excellent research opportunity for a creative consortium. Next Generation Kenya Invitation to Tender. for more info, click on the link below https://www.britishcouncil.co.ke/programmes/society/next- generation-kenya-%E2%80%93-invitation-tender Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production & Extension) Mobile: +254-706 528 093 or +254-739 859 083 Website: http://dvcrpe.uonbi.ac.ke ----------------------------------------- The University of Nairobi is ISO 9001:2008 certified. Website: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uonbi.ac.ke Twitter: @uonbi https://twitter.com/uonbi -- ------------------------------ The University of Nairobi is ISO 9001:2008 certified. Website: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uonbi.ac.ke Twitter: @uonbi https://twitter.com/uonb <https://www.avast.com/en-us/lp-safe-emailing-3176-a?utm_medium=email&utm_so…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/en-us/lp-safe-emailing-3176-a?utm_medium=email&utm_so…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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My 3 Asks of Jack Ma as UNCTAD Special Adviser for Young Entrepreneurs and Small Business
by Mbugua Njihia 20 Jul '17

20 Jul '17

China and Africa have a most unique relationship especially with the renewed focus on looking East for partnership and support. The manifestation of this support has been by way of high value government tenders that often leave a sour taste in the mouth of a majority of citizens in terms of value exchange and knowledge transfer. Since technology can also scale bad processes and ways of work, I am keen to pick Jack Ma’s brain on what his formula would be, to prevent this ‘mindset’ from getting adopted in the online space so that digital dividends are equitably realized and benefits accrue to more individuals and SME’s directly. http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/3-asks-of-jack-ma-unctad-special-advis… *Regards,* Mbugua Njihia ᐧ

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Fwd:[afnog] «RFC 8200 – IPv6 has been standardized»
by Barrack Otieno 19 Jul '17

19 Jul '17

Listers, For your information. Best ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Willy MANGA" <mangawilly(a)gmail.com> Date: Jul 19, 2017 10:52 AM Subject: [afnog] «RFC 8200 – IPv6 has been standardized» To: "African Network Operators" <afnog(a)afnog.org> Now IPv6 is formally an Internet Standard [1] , can we have more people who are committed to deploy v6 ? :) 1. http://www.internetsociety.org/deploy360/blog/2017/07/rfc- 8200-ipv6-has-been-standardized/ -- Willy Manga @ongolaboy https://ongola.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ afnog mailing list https://www.afnog.org/mailman/listinfo/afnog

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How Can We Expand the Use of the Multistakeholder Model?
by Alice Munyua 19 Jul '17

19 Jul '17

Dear all, Thank you for meeting with us to discuss the feasibility of expanding and enhancing the use of the multistakeholder model. We would like to share with you a blog post about our work: Link: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2017/07/how-can-we-expan… How Can We Expand the Use of the Multistakeholder Model? Date published19 July 2017 Public Policy <https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy> <https://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/people/ms-sally-shipman-wentworth> SALLY SHIPMAN WENTWORTH <https://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/people/ms-sally-shipman-wentworth> Vice President of Global Policy Development RSS <https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/author/586/feed>Twitter <https://twitter.com/SAWentworth> For over a decade, the Internet Society, along with many in the Internet community, have been strong advocates of using multistakeholder approaches to make decisions in a globally distributed network environment. We are encouraged that, within the Internet ecosystem, the multistakeholder model has grown in understanding and acceptance over the past several years. But we also know that the open, global Internet faces enormous challenges and that it is crucial that we not take this progress for granted. While the IANA transition was, indeed, a pivotal moment that demonstrated how this model could work in practice, the Internet Society believes that we cannot simply “declare success” and turn our attention elsewhere. This is a crucial moment for the Internet’s growth and development and we believe that we must continue to work hard to expand and enhance uses of the multistakeholder model to address these inherently cross border challenges. As an organization committed to taking on the most challenging issues facing the Internet and doing so on a global level, the Internet Society, along with our network of chapters, is deeply committed to growing the multistakeholder model. We would like to see multistakeholder approaches adopted across the globe and used to address a broad range of Internet-related issues. Thus, we have asked Larry Strickling and Grace Abuhamad, who many of us know well, to study the feasibility of building a resource to expand and enhance the use of the model and report back to us by September 2017. In the last few weeks, they have already started to meet with experts and stakeholders from around the world to get their views as to how best to expand the use of the model. Specifically, we think any such resource could have three components or work streams: * Demonstrating the efficacy of the model: provide a neutral place and expertise where parties could come to work through Internet related issues in a multistakeholder fashion. * Capacity building: provide training to equip stakeholders with the skills to participate actively and effectively in multistakeholder processes. * Research: sponsor academic research and analysis on multistakeholder models and processes. >From the start, we have made it clear that any Internet governance activity of this sort must have a global focus and community support. We have also specified that this should not duplicate the important efforts of existing multistakeholder processes such as ICANN, IETF, and the IGF. We are also mindful that a number of multistakeholder initiatives and training programs already exist in the ecosystem and are doing important work. The goal of this effort would not be to duplicate, replace or centralize those efforts but rather to work collaboratively to advance our mutual goals. We want to emphasize that we are at a very early stage and that the Internet Society has not made any decision to proceed. But we hope the feasibility study will provide a concrete set of ideas and recommendations for what might be an effective way forward for the community to discuss later this year. In the meantime, if you have initial thoughts or reactions to how we might approach this issue, we encourage you to submit your ideas to multistakeholder(a)isoc.org <mailto:[email protected]>. We will make sure that they are taken into account during the feasibility study. We also commit to our community that we will share the final report of the feasibility study before taking any action on it later this year. * /For more background, please read Internet Governance - Why the Multistakeholder Approach Works <https://www.internetsociety.org/doc/internet-governance-why-multistakeholde…>./

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S.T.E.M vs S.T.E.A.M
by Mildred Achoch 19 Jul '17

19 Jul '17

Dear Listers, As someone who is more involved in the arts than the sciences, I wanted to champion the importance of adding the "A" in S.T.E.M STEM vs. STEAM: How the sciences and arts are coming together to drive innovation" http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/Studies/stem-vs-steam-how… Regards, Mildred Achoch. -- Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com

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Re: [kictanet] PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE NEWS DURING ELECTIONEERING
by wachiranancy91 19 Jul '17

19 Jul '17

@ kanini, he could be charged on ' false content ' On Jul 13, 2017 15:12, kanini mutemi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > @Mutindi, > > What offence would they be prosecuted for? > > @Erick, > > We are notoriuosly known for being reactionary rather than pro-active. At the same time, as fashions go, the FAKE news conundrum will catch up with us (if it hasn't already). I wonder whether we are not missing out on an opportunity to step in front of a problem. See EU's approach to Fake News http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/eu-affairs/20170331STO69330… > > Thank you all for contributing and apologies for reviving an old conversation. > > On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 11:29 AM, Mutindi Muema via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> @Emmanuel Chebukati >> >> If you would want the originators and/or distributors of the fake news on facebook prosecuted, you may want to report the same and have the police gather the necessary evidence before reporting the post to facebook for pull down. >> >> Once the post is pulled down, collecting evidence becomes a long and tedious process under the Mutual Legal Assistance mechanisms between States and without evidence there can be no prosecution. >> >> Kind regards, >> Mutindi Muema, >> Advocate. >> >> >> On 12 Jul 2017 11:34 p.m., "Grace Githaiga via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> @Emmanuel Chebukati, we had a community engagement with Facebook yesterday where concerns such as yours were raised. FB shared their reporting mechanisms where you can send such posts and request for their bringing down. You must however provide a reason which may sometimes not be be provided for by fb as was expressed yesterday. >>> >>> >>> The two links you have shared are definitely disturbing and you may want to raise this with Ebele or Fadzai. >>> >>> >>> We are now in a fake news season and so are some fb accounts. >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Grace Githaiga >>> >>> Twitter: @ggithaiga >>> >>> Skype: gracegithaiga >>> >>> Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga >>> >>> >>> ..

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 122, Issue 62
by Michael Ilishebo 19 Jul '17

19 Jul '17

Whatsapp ADMIN I have followed this discourse and interesting points being brought up on the part of Liability by Whatsapp Admin. Whatsapp groups are not like Facebook or Tweeter Groups. With Facebook, it is much easier to delete content by Admins that do not conform to the set rules of the group....however, it is IMPOSSIBLE with Whatsapp to moderate by deleting content because each individual handset acts as a end server. One can only delete what is in their mobile phone and not that which is in a group. As a Law Enforcement Officer (Non Kenyan), this has poised as a serious challenge when it comes to holding Whatsapp Admin liable for 'crimes committed ' in their groups. I stand to be corrected. Michael Ilishebo, Zambia On Jul 18, 2017 16:18, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: 21 WhatsApp groups spreading hate identified - Daily Nation (Admin CampusCiti) 2. Re: 21 WhatsApp groups spreading hate identified - Daily Nation (Admin CampusCiti) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:12:17 +0300 From: Admin CampusCiti <info(a)campusciti.com> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] 21 WhatsApp groups spreading hate identified - Daily Nation Message-ID: <158F0871-A237-4045-B638-C16392FE8C6F(a)campusciti.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" @Florence I can bet you one thing. With the Capacity Building that KICTANet is doing through KeSIG, where I believe there was strong representation from the boys and girls in blue there will be a lot more sense to read on the Charge Sheet. Contrary to popular belief our Disciplined Forces are catching up fast. To your point though - That Charge Sheet would be interesting.. ? Ali Hussein Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi Sent from my iPad > On 18 Jul 2017, at 4:34 PM, florence mwangangi via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > @ Ali, thanks for the link on Internet governace on the liability of internet intermediaries. The questions arising in 2014 are weighty today, indeed more weighty in view of technological advancements in information and communications since 2014, not to mention the individual's constitutional guarantees on rights and freedoms related to information, communication and assembling/associating with others. > It would be interesting to read a charge sheet on Internet intermediary liability. > > >> On 18 Jul 2017 10:15, "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> Florence >> >> Indeed. This also sort of starts me thinking of Intermediary Liability. In the absence of clear Policy Guidelines and Regulatory Framework regarding Internet Governance we are left to flounder and make 'Roadside Proclamations' like the one being reported here. >> >> See this write up on a workshop on Intermediary Liability that can start informing some of these conversations. It is important as a country that we define what Internet Governance is. We are into the 20+ year of the Internet in this country and we are yet to define what Internet Governance looks like for our country. You can now see the folly of that negligence. >> >> Regards >> >> Ali Hussein >> Principal >> Hussein & Associates >> >> Tel: +254 713 601113 >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> Skype: abu-jomo >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> >> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, >> Chiromo Road, Westlands, >> Nairobi, Kenya. >> >> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. >> >>> On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 9:29 AM, florence mwangangi < fmwangangi1(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> Criminal liability is personal. If an administrator is not the author of the offending post, he/she cannot be criminally liable in law. Shall we also jail the admins of Facebook, Twitter et al on similar lines?? >>> >>> >>>> On 18 Jul 2017 07:35, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> Listers >>>> >>>> This conversation goes on. >>>> >>>> Can these groups and the content they are spreading be named so that Kenyans can know what this is all about? >>>> >>>> As I said yesterday, let's also ensure that the obvious perpetrators are brought to book. It shouldn't be hard to discern the truth and prosecute those who are found guilty of spreading hatred. >>>> >>>> And as the authorities do this they must exercise utmost transparency and caution lest Kenyans start questioning the real motives behind this concerted effort to curb Kenyans right to expression. As I have said before as Kenyans we need to know one thing:- >>>> >>>> What is wrong offline is also wrong online. I'm not sure why we are making a distinction on this issue. Last time I checked the Penal Code hasn't changed. >>>> >>>> http://www.nation.co.ke/news/21-WhatsApp-groups-spreading- hate-identified/1056-4018322-ix7vff/index.html >>>> >>>> >>>> Ali Hussein >>>> Principal >>>> Hussein & 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 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/fmwangangi1%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 > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/info%40campusciti.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.

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Re: [kictanet] 21 WhatsApp groups spreading hate identified - Daily Nation
by Ali Hussein 18 Jul '17

18 Jul '17

Florence Indeed. This also sort of starts me thinking of Intermediary Liability. In the absence of clear Policy Guidelines and Regulatory Framework regarding Internet Governance we are left to flounder and make 'Roadside Proclamations' like the one being reported here. See this write up on a workshop on Intermediary Liability <https://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/igf-workshop-an-evidence-bas…> that can start informing some of these conversations. It is important as a country that we define what Internet Governance is. We are into the 20+ year of the Internet in this country and we are yet to define what Internet Governance looks like for our country. You can now see the folly of that negligence. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 9:29 AM, florence mwangangi <fmwangangi1(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Criminal liability is personal. If an administrator is not the author of > the offending post, he/she cannot be criminally liable in law. Shall we > also jail the admins of Facebook, Twitter et al on similar lines?? > > On 18 Jul 2017 07:35, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Listers >> >> This conversation goes on. >> >> Can these groups and the content they are spreading be named so that >> Kenyans can know what this is all about? >> >> As I said yesterday, let's also ensure that the obvious perpetrators are >> brought to book. It shouldn't be hard to discern the truth and prosecute >> those who are found guilty of spreading hatred. >> >> And as the authorities do this they must exercise utmost transparency and >> caution lest Kenyans start questioning the real motives behind this >> concerted effort to curb Kenyans right to expression. As I have said before >> as Kenyans we need to know one thing:- >> >> What is wrong offline is also wrong online. I'm not sure why we are >> making a distinction on this issue. Last time I checked the Penal Code >> hasn't changed. >> >> http://www.nation.co.ke/news/21-WhatsApp-groups-spreading-ha >> te-identified/1056-4018322-ix7vff/index.html >> >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> *Principal* >> *Hussein & 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/fmwangangi1%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. >> >

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2017: Thank you note
by Peter Mbatha 18 Jul '17

18 Jul '17

Thanks for the sum up & detailed information on the event we had. It was an eventful week and fully educational. Thank you KICTAnet team, and all KSIG class of 2017. You are all wonderful On Jul 16, 2017 22:41, "Grace Githaiga via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Dear Listers Greetings! On behalf of the Kenya IGF 2017 Organizing Committee, I would like to convey our gratitude for your participation at the recently concluded Kenya IGF, which was held at Laico Regency, on July 6, 2017. For the first time, we held a Kenya IGF week which included the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG), the Youth IGF, and the meeting of the working group on Internet shutdowns. The KIGF attracted over 250 participants, speakers and sponsors, including a youth speaker who came to present the key highlights of the Youth IGF. Further, more than 380 remote participants followed the proceedings on Facebook live and the livestream. Participants were drawn from different stakeholder groups resulting in multistakeholder representation. This afforded immense intellectual and social interaction for the participants. I would like to thank all who made it happen: *The Key note speaker**: * The keynote speech by CA’s Director General Francis Wangusi was delivered by Joseph Nzano, *Deputy Head of Cybersecurity*. *Speakers**:* Fadzai Madzingira,* Facebook, *Jaco Du Toit,* UNESCO, *Dr. Katherine Getao, *ICT Secretary, Ministry of ICT, *Jamie Bunyasi,* St. Marys School (Youth), *Ronald Ojino, *University of Dar es Salaam**, *Chris Musando, Head of ICT*, IEBC, *Musembi Mutisya*, ELOG*, Emmanuel Chebukati, *Information Security Consultant, *Churchill Otieno*, Nation Media Group*, James Wamathai*, BAKE*, Jessica Musila*, Mzalendo, *Joseph Nzano*, **KE-CIRT (CA)*, Kevin Mburu Kimani*, Serianu Ltd*, Lilian Muthoni*, Watoto Watch, *Mercy Ndegwa, *Safaricom*, Chris Adem*, **Computer Society of Kenya*, and Juliet Maina,* TripleOK Law.* *Others were: *Dr. Joseph W. Nasongo, *Commissioner - National Cohesion and Integration Commission*, James Ratemo *Head of Communication, Media Council of Kenya*, Dr. Wakabi Wairagala, *the Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), Uganda, *Riva Jalipa, *Strathmore University*, Eli Kadenyo, * KeNIC*, Grace Mutungu, *KICTANet*, Ezekiel Mutua, *CEO, KFCB*, and Andrew Alston, *Liquid Telecom. * Further, we acknowledge the Fireside speakers who participated in the lively debate which focused on l at the Internet in the next five years. Their topics varied as follows: *Fintech,* Rosemary Kimwatu, Wayawaya *Policy and Regulation, *GBenga Sesan, Paradigm Initiative, Nigeria *Innovation, Dr. *Bitange Ndemo, University of Nairobi *Human Rights and the Internet,* Dr.Alberto Cerda, Ford Foundation, USA *Engineering & Technology* - Mwende Njiraini, CA *E-government Services - Dr. *Katherine Getao, You all shaped the debates, and provided valuable information. Well...sometimes the debates got heated, but that is the beauty of engagement—being able to disagree respectfully! *Moderators:* Led by our chief Moderator Barrack Otieno, Matunda Nyanchama Matunda Nyanchama*,* *Agano Consulting Inc**, *Harry Hare*, CIO, *Wambui Wamunyu*, Daystar University, *Rachael Nakitare,* KBC and *John Walubengo* MMU.* We appreciate your steering the debates which were in some circumstances quite animated! *Twitterati:* The team was led by our KeSIG alumni David Indenje. You all made us proud. There were over 18,000 tweets in a span of five hours as seen in this graph: https://nodexlgraphgallery.org/Pages/Graph.aspx?graphID= 115422 We trended trend at number 1 for the better part of the day and 24 hours later on Friday at 6 pm, we were still on the trend list! <https://nodexlgraphgallery.org/Pages/Graph.aspx?graphID=115422> #KIGF2017 Twitter NodeXL SNA Map and Report for Thursday, 06 July 2017 at 15:48 UTC <https://nodexlgraphgallery.org/Pages/Graph.aspx?graphID=115422> nodexlgraphgallery.org The graph represents a network of 333 Twitter users whose recent tweets contained "#KIGF2017", or who were replied to or mentioned in those tweets, taken from a data set limited to a maximum of 18,000 tweets. The network was obtained from Twitter on Thursday, 06 July 2017 at 15:51 UTC. The tweets in the network were tweeted over the 5-hour, 55-minute period from Thursday, 06 July 2017 at 09:51 UTC to Thursday, 06 July 2017 at 15:47 UTC. Additional tweets that were mentioned in this data set were also collected from prior time periods. These tweets may expand the complete time period of the data. There is an edge for each "replies-to" relationship in a tweet, an edge for each "mentions" relationship in a tweet, and a self-loop edge for each tweet that is not a "replies-to" or "mentions". The graph is directed. The graph's vertices were grouped by cluster using the Clauset-Newman-Moore cluster algorithm. The graph was laid out using the Harel-Koren Fast Multiscale layout algorithm. *Sponsors**:* Included Communications Authority, UNESCO, IGF Support Association, FACEBOOK, KENIC, Fordfoundation, Safaricom, CIO and Bake. We applaud you for your contributions and continued collaboration, which ensured the different events of the week were a success. We cannot forget Joly MacFie of the Internet Society, for ensuring the functioning of the live streams. Rappoteurs: June Tessy Okal *KICTANet*, Philbert Aganyo *Yali East Africa Fellow* and Samuel Muchiri *Kenya Internet Exchange point**.* *MAG:* We are grateful to local organizing team chaired by our Victor Kapiyo. Other members were Ronald Ojino *University of Dar*, Tracy Kadesa *Advocate*, Fadzai Mazingira *FB*, Francis Monyango *Strathmore University*, Kelvin Kariuki *MMU*, Mercy Mutemi *Advocate*, Joy Mala *Accountability 4*, Liz Orembo *KICTANet*, Mwara Gichanga *KICTANet*, Martin Mavenjina *(KHRC)*, Martin Saisi *Law Society of Kenya*, Garyson Nandwa *Accountability 4*, and Amina Wako *Accountability 4**.* We appreciate your hard work and excellent organization. *Last but not least, the attendees**:* Thank you all for coming and for your active participation. Without you, there would have been no KIGF. We hope that you found the KIGF both valuable and rewarding. If you missed the KIGF or would like to go back to the discussions that took place, please find the recordings from the following links: Live stream site: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/kigf2017 <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/kigf2017> Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2017 by Internet Society <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/kigf2017> livestream.com Watch Internet Society's Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2017 on Livestream.com. The Kenya IGF is a unique platform for all stakeholders to openly exchange perspectives and concerns on key issues that may affect the future of the Internet for millions of Kenyans. Kenya’s 2017 IGF is scheduled for July 6th, 2017, and the outcomes will feed into the Global IGF slated for December 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland. The global theme for this year’s IGF is “Shape Your Digital Future!” while the local theme is "Internet and Elections". KIGF facebook page: https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid= 1401553113226347&id=879613905420273&_rdr <https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1401553113226347&id=879613…> Kenya IGF <https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1401553113226347&id=879613…> mobile.facebook.com Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2017: The Kenya IGF is a unique platform for all stakeholders to openly exchange perspectives and concerns on key issues that may affect the future of the Internet for... You can also get highlights of both online and offline discussions from the kigf.or.ke blog Pictures of the event and session videos will be shared in due course. Once again thank for your contribution. We look forward to your participation again next year. Sincerely GG *For the KICTANet steering team* ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------- *Grace Githaiga* Twitter: @ggithaiga Skype: gracegithaiga Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga .*..**the most important office in a democracy is the citizen. So, you see, that’s what our democracy demands. It needs you!----Barrack Obama.* _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/athapir%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.

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UNESCO online consultation to develop Internet Universality Indicators
by Du Toit, Jaco 18 Jul '17

18 Jul '17

Dear colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that UNESCO is launching a global online consultation platform on Developing Internet Universality indicators<https://en.unesco.org/internetuniversality>. You are kindly requested to submit written contribution before the deadline of phase 1 consultation: 31 October 2017. As an alternative to the online version, you may also use the attached questionnaire which can be returned by email to internetstudy(a)unesco.org<mailto:[email protected]>, before the deadline. This project follows the 38th General Conference and the endorsement of the CONNECTing the Dots Outcome document as UNESCO's new approach to Internet issues, as well as the successful development and application of the IPDC Media Development Indicators. This project aims to build a framework of Internet indicators which can enrich national stakeholders' capacity to assess Internet development, and thereby foster knowledge societies engaged in sustainable development. This study will be founded on the UNESCO's Internet Universality R.O.A.M concept and develop five categories of indicators including human Rights, Openness, Accessibility, Multi-stakeholder participation and crosscutting ones. More information is available in the press release<https://en.unesco.org/internetuniversality/indicators> and on the platform. [cid:[email protected]]

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21 WhatsApp groups spreading hate identified - Daily Nation
by Ali Hussein 18 Jul '17

18 Jul '17

Listers This conversation goes on. Can these groups and the content they are spreading be named so that Kenyans can know what this is all about? As I said yesterday, let's also ensure that the obvious perpetrators are brought to book. It shouldn't be hard to discern the truth and prosecute those who are found guilty of spreading hatred. And as the authorities do this they must exercise utmost transparency and caution lest Kenyans start questioning the real motives behind this concerted effort to curb Kenyans right to expression. As I have said before as Kenyans we need to know one thing:- What is wrong offline is also wrong online. I'm not sure why we are making a distinction on this issue. Last time I checked the Penal Code hasn't changed. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/21-WhatsApp-groups-spreading-hate-identified/1… Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & 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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** APPLY NOW!!! Applications Open for the 2017 Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (Geneva, Switzerland) **
by Grace Mutung'u 18 Jul '17

18 Jul '17

For the benefit of the new members, ---------- Forwarded message ------ Dear All, The Internet Society is inviting applications for its 2017 Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). IGF Ambassadors will gain valuable insight and experience through their exposure to a range of stakeholders and discussions from numerous disciplines across the Internet ecosystem and benefit from their immersion into the IGF week of activities. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups as equals, in discussions on public policy issues relating to the Internet. While there are no negotiated outcomes, the IGF informs and inspires those with policy-making power in both the public and private sectors. At their annual meeting delegates discuss, exchange information and share good practices with each other. The IGF facilitates a common understanding of how to maximize Internet opportunities and address risks and challenges that arise. Ambassadorships will be awarded through a competitive application process. The Internet Society is currently accepting applications for the following: ** 12th Annual Internet Governance Forum, December 17-21, 2017, Geneva, Switzerland* Information about the programme and links to apply can be found at: http://bit.ly/1TxHeuA. Applications will close on 6 August, 2017 and successful candidates will be notified on 28 August, 2017. *I encourage you to apply for this opportunity or pass this information about the programme to individuals in your network that have a keen interest in the Internet governance and policy activities of the IGF.* If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Niel Harper at harper(a)isoc.org. Regards, ----------------------------- Niel Harper Senior Manager, Next Generation Leaders Programmes Internet Society 1775 Wiehle Avenue Reston, VA Email: harper(a)isoc.org Skype: OlokunBB Follow us on Twitter at @ISOC_NextGen <https://twitter.com/ISOC_NextGen>! _______________________________________________ Programme-announce-il mailing list Programme-announce-il(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/programme-announce-il

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Re: [kictanet] Liability for Whatsapp Group Admins?
by Ronald Ojino 17 Jul '17

17 Jul '17

Seriously, an admin cannot control what people post in a group..this is a threat to the freedom of expression. On 17-Jul-2017 7:51 PM, "awatila--- via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: he actually talked of a shutdown, while CA was assuring us of no shutdown On Jul 17, 2017 2:13 PM, Luke O via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: This siege being barrackaded against use of social media during elections is simply one step away from a total internet shutdown (which shall be justified) They are inadvertently stirring up the hornets nest On Jul 17, 2017 14:09, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Whilst I think the heart is in the right place I'm yet to see one successful prosecution by the NCIC of politicians who spew hatred everyday in public. This is a red herring. For them to earn goodwill from Kenyans let them start with what is most common obvious first. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* +254 0713 601113 <+254%20713%20601113> 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 On 17 Jul 2017, at 1:56 PM, Francis Monyango via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: I wonder if screenshots of WhatsApp and Telegram (end to end encrypted messaging apps) can be adduced as evidence according to the Evidence Act... On 17/07/2017, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Listers, This topic is currently trending on social media, after the NCIC announced that they were going after admins of certain WhatsApp groups that are spreading hate speech. Here is the presser http://bit.ly/2uqeqAK Regards, -- Francis Monyango Lawyer | ICT Policy and Legal Consultant www.monyango.com 0726792792 _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/options/kictanet/info%40campusciti.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 Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/options/kictanet/lukeokelo%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 Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/ronojinx%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.

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Liability for Whatsapp Group Admins?
by Grace Mutung'u 17 Jul '17

17 Jul '17

Listers, This topic is currently trending on social media, after the NCIC announced that they were going after admins of certain WhatsApp groups that are spreading hate speech. Here is the presser http://bit.ly/2uqeqAK Regards,

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Devolution pushes up cost of business permits
by S.M. Muraya 17 Jul '17

17 Jul '17

Trust the incoming cog.go.ke will award in coming governors providing portals with the most detailed and relevant (current) information on health, safety and business issues. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Devolution-pushes-business-permi… An investor opening a supermarket on a premise measuring just over 3,000 square metres pays nearly double for a business permit in Migori compared to Nairobi, underlining the appetite by counties to generate own revenue. Data released on Wednesday by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) based on the latest county revenue laws, shows that annual single business permit for 3,001 square metre hyper supermarket costs an investor in Migori Sh150,000 annually. This is 87.5 per cent more than the Sh80,000 one pays in annual fee for a permit for the same business and space in Nairobi, data in the Integrated Devolution Data Portal indicates. The portal was launched in partnership with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) with technical help from the European Union. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Devolution-pushes-business-permi…

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Kenya IGF 2017: Thank you note
by Grace Githaiga 16 Jul '17

16 Jul '17

Dear Listers Greetings! On behalf of the Kenya IGF 2017 Organizing Committee, I would like to convey our gratitude for your participation at the recently concluded Kenya IGF, which was held at Laico Regency, on July 6, 2017. For the first time, we held a Kenya IGF week which included the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG), the Youth IGF, and the meeting of the working group on Internet shutdowns. The KIGF attracted over 250 participants, speakers and sponsors, including a youth speaker who came to present the key highlights of the Youth IGF. Further, more than 380 remote participants followed the proceedings on Facebook live and the livestream. Participants were drawn from different stakeholder groups resulting in multistakeholder representation. This afforded immense intellectual and social interaction for the participants. I would like to thank all who made it happen: The Key note speaker: The keynote speech by CA’s Director General Francis Wangusi was delivered by Joseph Nzano, Deputy Head of Cybersecurity. Speakers: Fadzai Madzingira, Facebook, Jaco Du Toit, UNESCO, Dr. Katherine Getao, ICT Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Jamie Bunyasi, St. Marys School (Youth), Ronald Ojino, University of Dar es Salaam, Chris Musando, Head of ICT, IEBC, Musembi Mutisya, ELOG, Emmanuel Chebukati, Information Security Consultant, Churchill Otieno, Nation Media Group, James Wamathai, BAKE, Jessica Musila, Mzalendo, Joseph Nzano, KE-CIRT (CA), Kevin Mburu Kimani, Serianu Ltd, Lilian Muthoni, Watoto Watch, Mercy Ndegwa, Safaricom, Chris Adem, Computer Society of Kenya, and Juliet Maina, TripleOK Law. Others were: Dr. Joseph W. Nasongo, Commissioner - National Cohesion and Integration Commission, James Ratemo Head of Communication, Media Council of Kenya, Dr. Wakabi Wairagala, the Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), Uganda, Riva Jalipa, Strathmore University, Eli Kadenyo, KeNIC, Grace Mutungu, KICTANet, Ezekiel Mutua, CEO, KFCB, and Andrew Alston, Liquid Telecom. Further, we acknowledge the Fireside speakers who participated in the lively debate which focused on l at the Internet in the next five years. Their topics varied as follows: Fintech, Rosemary Kimwatu, Wayawaya Policy and Regulation, GBenga Sesan, Paradigm Initiative, Nigeria Innovation, Dr. Bitange Ndemo, University of Nairobi Human Rights and the Internet, Dr.Alberto Cerda, Ford Foundation, USA Engineering & Technology - Mwende Njiraini, CA E-government Services - Dr. Katherine Getao, You all shaped the debates, and provided valuable information. Well...sometimes the debates got heated, but that is the beauty of engagement—being able to disagree respectfully! Moderators: Led by our chief Moderator Barrack Otieno, Matunda Nyanchama Matunda Nyanchama, Agano Consulting Inc, Harry Hare, CIO, Wambui Wamunyu, Daystar University, Rachael Nakitare, KBC and John Walubengo MMU. We appreciate your steering the debates which were in some circumstances quite animated! Twitterati: The team was led by our KeSIG alumni David Indenje. You all made us proud. There were over 18,000 tweets in a span of five hours as seen in this graph: https://nodexlgraphgallery.org/Pages/Graph.aspx?graphID=115422 We trended trend at number 1 for the better part of the day and 24 hours later on Friday at 6 pm, we were still on the trend list! [https://nodexlgraphgallery.org/Images/Image.ashx?graphID=115422&type=f]<https://nodexlgraphgallery.org/Pages/Graph.aspx?graphID=115422> #KIGF2017 Twitter NodeXL SNA Map and Report for Thursday, 06 July 2017 at 15:48 UTC<https://nodexlgraphgallery.org/Pages/Graph.aspx?graphID=115422> nodexlgraphgallery.org The graph represents a network of 333 Twitter users whose recent tweets contained "#KIGF2017", or who were replied to or mentioned in those tweets, taken from a data set limited to a maximum of 18,000 tweets. The network was obtained from Twitter on Thursday, 06 July 2017 at 15:51 UTC. The tweets in the network were tweeted over the 5-hour, 55-minute period from Thursday, 06 July 2017 at 09:51 UTC to Thursday, 06 July 2017 at 15:47 UTC. Additional tweets that were mentioned in this data set were also collected from prior time periods. These tweets may expand the complete time period of the data. There is an edge for each "replies-to" relationship in a tweet, an edge for each "mentions" relationship in a tweet, and a self-loop edge for each tweet that is not a "replies-to" or "mentions". The graph is directed. The graph's vertices were grouped by cluster using the Clauset-Newman-Moore cluster algorithm. The graph was laid out using the Harel-Koren Fast Multiscale layout algorithm. Sponsors: Included Communications Authority, UNESCO, IGF Support Association, FACEBOOK, KENIC, Fordfoundation, Safaricom, CIO and Bake. We applaud you for your contributions and continued collaboration, which ensured the different events of the week were a success. We cannot forget Joly MacFie of the Internet Society, for ensuring the functioning of the live streams. Rappoteurs: June Tessy Okal KICTANet, Philbert Aganyo Yali East Africa Fellow and Samuel Muchiri Kenya Internet Exchange point. MAG: We are grateful to local organizing team chaired by our Victor Kapiyo. Other members were Ronald Ojino University of Dar, Tracy Kadesa Advocate, Fadzai Mazingira FB, Francis Monyango Strathmore University, Kelvin Kariuki MMU, Mercy Mutemi Advocate, Joy Mala Accountability 4, Liz Orembo KICTANet, Mwara Gichanga KICTANet, Martin Mavenjina (KHRC), Martin Saisi Law Society of Kenya, Garyson Nandwa Accountability 4, and Amina Wako Accountability 4. We appreciate your hard work and excellent organization. Last but not least, the attendees: Thank you all for coming and for your active participation. Without you, there would have been no KIGF. We hope that you found the KIGF both valuable and rewarding. If you missed the KIGF or would like to go back to the discussions that took place, please find the recordings from the following links: Live stream site: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/kigf2017 [https://img.new.livestream.com/events/0000000000737737/c955cff4-f935-4c67-b…]<https://livestream.com/internetsociety/kigf2017> Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2017 by Internet Society<https://livestream.com/internetsociety/kigf2017> livestream.com Watch Internet Society's Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2017 on Livestream.com. The Kenya IGF is a unique platform for all stakeholders to openly exchange perspectives and concerns on key issues that may affect the future of the Internet for millions of Kenyans. Kenya’s 2017 IGF is scheduled for July 6th, 2017, and the outcomes will feed into the Global IGF slated for December 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland. The global theme for this year’s IGF is “Shape Your Digital Future!” while the local theme is "Internet and Elections". KIGF facebook page: https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1401553113226347&id=879613… [https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.0-10/fr/cp0/e15/q65/19934126_1401635689…]<https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1401553113226347&id=879613…> Kenya IGF<https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1401553113226347&id=879613…> mobile.facebook.com Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2017: The Kenya IGF is a unique platform for all stakeholders to openly exchange perspectives and concerns on key issues that may affect the future of the Internet for... You can also get highlights of both online and offline discussions from the kigf.or.ke<http://kigf.or.ke/> blog Pictures of the event and session videos will be shared in due course. Once again thank for your contribution. We look forward to your participation again next year. Sincerely GG For the KICTANet steering team ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grace Githaiga Twitter: @ggithaiga Skype: gracegithaiga Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga ...the most important office in a democracy is the citizen. So, you see, that’s what our democracy demands. It needs you!----Barrack Obama.

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Applications will close on 23 July 2017.: e-Learning course, 'Building Wireless Community Networks' via its Learning Management System (LMS) Inforum
by WANGARI KABIRU 15 Jul '17

15 Jul '17

https://internetsociety.wufoo.com/forms/building-wireless-community-network… For interest of fellow peers in the field and networks! Community network is the use of networking technologies by, and for, a local community. ... A community network is a computer-based system that is intended to help support geographical communities by supporting, augmenting, and extending already existing social networks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_network Blessed weekend. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". Applications will close on 23 July 2017. Building Wireless Community Networks | | | Building Wireless Community Networks | | | Building Wireless Community Networks The Internet Society delivers the e-Learning course, 'Building Wireless Community Networks' via its Learning Management System (LMS) Inforum. This online course covers essential topics for effective planning and deployment of wireless community networks. Applicants are required to have: - a basic understanding of, and interest in, building community wireless networks - knowledge and experience in setting up wireless hotspots and access points - member status in ISOC (http://www.internetsociety.org/get-involved/join-community) - fluency in English - good writing skills, ability to summarize information, and focus on details - regular access to the Internet (dial-up connection is sufficient) - minimum of 4-6 hours commitment per week (this is perhaps the single most important requirement and should be evaluated seriously by any potential applicant) - readiness to participate in online discussions

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Social media sites to delete hate mongers’ accounts in a day
by Sidney Ochieng 15 Jul '17

15 Jul '17

I didn't see anything come out of the request for comment by CA despite the fact that I had submitted comments before the deadline. I'm rather disappointed that these would be pushed forward without amendments. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/Social-media-sites- to-delete-hate-mongers-accounts-in-a-day/539550-4016004-emil5q/index.html Sent on the move, kindly excuse any typos. Sidney

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Call for presentations
by Harry Hare 15 Jul '17

15 Jul '17

Hey all, CIO East Africa now calls for interested persons - experts in the field of Internet of Things (IoT) to submit their presentation proposals for the Africa IoT Summit scheduled for 13-14 September 2017 at the Radisson Blu, Uper Hill Nairobi. If interested, please submit your proposal here https://goo.gl/forms/jTXmkiwYW8HCmFxl2 Kindest Regards Harry

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'Genericide': When brands get too big, Local Brands?
by Gideon 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

I stumbled upon this interesting article on IP What do escalators, asprin and yo-yos have in common? They're all victims of 'genericide'. Rhodri Marsden explores the perils of ubiquity for products; ... >From the article, one of the most regularly used verbs in the 21st century that shouldn't be used as a verb at all is "to google". When we refer to "googling" for products and services, we generally mean visiting google.com and typing in a query – but it could equally mean searching the internet by other means, too. There was a point where Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google's founders, would have embraced the idea of their brand into a verb; indeed, the first reference found to "googling" occurs within something posted online by Page himself on 8 July 1998. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and- features/genericide-when-brands-get-too-big-2295428.html B est, Rop.

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