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Senegal must stop escalating trend of normalizing internet shutdowns
by David Indeje 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

Dear Listers, KICTANet is part of the #KeepItOn coalition, a global network of over 300 organizations from 105 countries working to end internet shutdowns. Together, we are urging the international community to join our call to the government of Senegal by condemning this new act of digital authoritarianism. The West African nation has had an escalating history of internet shutdowns. "Internet shutdowns harm human rights, exacerbate crises, and stop the free flow of information" Read our joint statement <https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/civil-society-statement-stop-normal…> with other members of the coalition. -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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RFP: DEVELOPMENT OF THE JIHUSISHE MOBILE APPLICATION FOR E-SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN KENYA
by Victor Kapiyo 03 Aug '23

03 Aug '23

Dear Listers, TISA is looking for a consultant to develop a digital platform where citizens can hold duty-bearers accountable and easily access vital government information to enable them to take civic decisions and actions. The platform will be a space for the public to engage by asking questions and providing their opinions on various social issues. This expands the idea of public participation from ‘Baraza’ type of meetings to a virtual space where anyone could engage with their County Government since the information would be shared with the County for their action. The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is 17th August 2023. Read more: https://tisa.co.ke/jobs/request-for-proposals-development-of-the-jihusishe-… Victor

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NEW!!! “Mapping Kenya’s Cybersecurity Capacity-Building Needs” policy brief
by David Indeje 03 Aug '23

03 Aug '23

Dear Listers, This is to acknowledge all the discussions on this platform. They are built on our collective efforts to shape the kind of ICT ecosystem we desire to have. Discussions around cyber security have been an ongoing process. We present to you our latest “Mapping Kenya’s Cybersecurity Capacity-Building Needs” policy brief that addresses the growing need for cybersecurity capacity-building in Kenya. According to statistics from the Communications Authority, cyber threats recorded in the country have been on the rise since 2020, with a significant increase in reported system vulnerabilities pointing to potential capacity gaps in securing information systems. This policy brief outlines the steps that need to be taken to address these challenges and build cybersecurity capacity in Kenya. https://www.kictanet.or.ke/policy-brief-kenyas-cybersecurity-capacity-build… -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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M-PESA charges go up! Effects of taxation on telecoms and fintech.
by Mwendwa Kivuva 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

Safaricom PLC and other mobile money operators have reviewed their charges after the enactment of the Finance Act 2023. M-PESA mobile transfer charges have gone up from 12% to 15%. At the same time, the excise duty rate for call, SMS, and Internet has gone down from 20% to 15%. Is Financial inclusion in danger? Will users go back to the cash economy? As we fiddle with taxation in the digital space, is there cost-benefit analysis advising these decisions? Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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eCitizen is Down
by Victor Kapiyo 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

The eCitizen portal has been down since yesterday. I haven't seen any official communication explaining the downtime. Anyone knows why? IMHO, a critical site like it should have 99.9% uptime and any downtime should be communicated. Or could it be that our friends from Mulot wish to collect and keep the convenience fees. Regards, Victor

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Election Integrity in Kenya: Countering Misinformation for a Strong Democracy
by Neema MASITSA 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

Dear Listers, Discover the critical role technology plays in safeguarding democracy during Kenya's elections. Uncover the multi-faced approach and key policy recommendations to combat misinformation and empower citizens in this must-read blog! Click here: https://tinyurl.com/35r3wkyy

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Update: Kenya's Cyber Diplomacy at the UN (Policy Brief)
by David Indeje 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

[image: Policy Brief.jpg] Dear Listers, Last year, KICTANet made a statement during the Third Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies 2021-2025, UN Headquarters, New York. Our statement "Open-Ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies 2021-2025" was read by Ms Grace Githaiga, Convenor, KICTANet, which can be found here https://bit.ly/3SVW03u . Today, we share our policy brief, which: "Looks at the relevant cyber diplomacy developments within the UN with a focus on Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security, which concluded its work in March 2021. It provides an introduction to the power dynamics that sets the stage and deciphers Kenya’s positioning within the field of nations." The link to download is https://bit.ly/3SVW03u -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Fwd: COMPLAINT AGAINST MKOPA
by James Mbugua 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Listers, Someone here complained about MKOPA failing or ignoring to unlock a phone after the payment was made. I shared the CAK contact here and they responded to it as a complaint. See below and action for your client/friend. Good day, JG ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Bramuel K. Nguya <bnguya(a)cak.go.ke> Date: Wed, Jul 26, 2023 at 10:42 AM Subject: COMPLAINT AGAINST MKOPA To: jgmbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> Cc: Adano W. Roba <aroba(a)cak.go.ke>, Boniface M. Makongo < bmmakongo(a)cak.go.ke>, Boniface Kamiti <bkamiti(a)cak.go.ke>, John K. Daina < jkdaina(a)cak.go.ke> Dear James, Reference is made to your complaint lodged with the Authority against M-KOPA, regarding their failure to unlock a mobile phone purchased on credit, after receiving the full payment for the phone. To facilitate the investigation, kindly share with us the following evidence: 1. A copy of the agreement with M-KOPA containing the terms of payment and the obligations of M-KOPA upon receiving full payment; 2. Payment receipts, M-PESA messages or any other evidence of all the payments made to M-KOPA for the mobile phone; 3. A copy of the warranty issued for the phone; and 3. Evidence of correspondence with M-KOPA regarding their failure to unlock the phone. Kindly provide the requested evidence within seven (7) days of this email and not later than 2nd August, 2023. Regards, Bramuel Nguya, Consumer Protection Department, Competition Authority of Kenya. Telephone: 254-020-2628233 Direct line: 254-20-2779000 Website: www.cak.go.ke Email: info(a)cak.go.ke <https://competition.cak.go.ke:444/>

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Public Statement in Support of the UN High Commissioner's remarks on AI and Human Rights
by Victor Kapiyo 25 Jul '23

25 Jul '23

Dear Listers, As we approach the start of negotiations to agree on a Global Digital Compact <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-co…>, a set of principles for an open, free and secure digital future for all, it is important that organizations who have first-hand experience of both the harms and opportunities that digital technology can bring make sure their voices are heard. The speech by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in his remarks at the High Level Side Event of the 53rd Session of the Human Rights Council <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/07/ar…>, was in agreement with AUDRi’s 9 Digital Principles <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://audri.org/&source=gmail-imap&ust=16903…> . In his speech, Volker Türk called for global agreement on regulating AI that is aligned with universal human rights and rule of law frameworks and convened by the United Nations. The High Commissioner emphasizes that the human rights framework “provides an essential foundation that can provide guardrails for efforts to exploit the enormous potential of AI, while preventing and mitigating its enormous risks.” In order to build support for the idea of a human rights-based agreement, individuals and organizations who work in this space are invited to add their signatures to a public statement <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YqImerwouzhGk…> in support of the High Commissioner's remarks. The deadline for signatures is 5pm UTC, Tuesday, 25th July 2023. Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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Starlink in Kenya
by Victor Kapiyo 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

Starlink is now available in Kenya. How will this technology revolutionize internet access in Kenya? I also note the service doesn't come cheap. https://www.starlink.com/?referral=RC-4950-98133-13&utm_source=KenyaLaunch Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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Summary of discussions on : Customer Losses in Mpesa account
by Neema Mujesia 22 Jul '23

22 Jul '23

Dear Listers, During a recent exchange on the KICTANet mailing list, diverse perspectives were shared concerning the court's verdict and its possible ramifications. For further details on this discussion, kindly refer to the following link: https://tinyurl.com/mrw5yapb During a recent exchange on the KICTANet mailing list, diverse perspectives were shared concerning the court's verdict and its possible ramifications. For further details on this discussion, kindly refer to the following link. De

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Call for Comments for Removal of 30pct local Shareholding for Foreign ICT Companies
by David Indeje 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

Dear Listers, Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology has proposed the removal of the 30% local shareholding requirement for foreign ICT companies. The National ICT Policy Guidelines, 2020, gazetted under section 5(4) of the Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA) (No.2 of 1998), currently requires all licensees to comply with the 30% local shareholding provisions within a 3-year grace period. For more information: State frees Airtel, tech giants from 30pc local stake sale - Business Daily (businessdailyafrica.com) <https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/state-frees-airtel-from-30pc…> -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Taveta Sub-County Shape Files
by Ijaa Oriama 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

Hello, Is there anyone on the list who can assist me finding Shapefiles for Taveta Subcounty. Kindly requesting. Regards Meshack

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Smartphones shortage in Kenya as taxman inspects each item
by Mwendwa Kivuva 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Kenyans will pay more for smartphones following KRA move to charge importers duty on value of each imported item as opposed to Ksh200/kg (cargo consolidation). Combined with a weak shilling, stocks of smartphones are running out as prices rise while traders report reduced revenues KRA is calling upon importers of smart phones whose cargo is held at the ports to accelerate the verification of their consignments in a bid to address the shortage that has hit the market. Read more https://nation.africa/kenya/business/smartphones-crisis-looms-as-taxman-tig… -- Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Blockchain Technology Boosts Kenya’s Affordable Housing
by David Indeje 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Dear Listers The affordable housing project in Kenya, started by the previous Uhuru administration and accelerated by the current President Ruto’s administration, is a good initiative to fix the broken housing market. However, there is a trust deficit between citizens and government administrations. Mr John Walubengo says to solve that: "Blockchain technology can help by tokenizing housing assets, making them widely available for purchase and allowing investors to own a fraction of the house. This unlocks new funding streams and increases transparency." Do you agree? https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kenyas-affordable-housing-great-idea-poor-execut… -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Re: KICTANet Digest, Vol 185, Issue 40
by June Okal 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

Dear listers, I am overwhelmed by all the kind messages, calls, texts, emails and comments across platforms. It really is good to be home! Thanks Indeje for sharing this. As you're all aware I'm a (very) proud KICTANetter and a loud advocate of the amazing work we do here as a one stop shop for all stakeholders in the ICT Policy field with such meaningful work recognized locally, regionally and globally. Our intention as an org at ICANN and on my personal behalf, is to remain actively engaged in the community, to continue working collaboratively and to keep building on the amazing foundation that @Bob Ochieng <bob.ochieng(a)icann.org> set up for us. Bob (in his new VVIP role <https://www.icann.org/profiles/284> as Senior Director, New gTLD Subsequent Procedures still at ICANN :) ) and I still remain in Nairobi at our Africa Engagement Center in the CBD, a call/text/tweet/email away. P.s. I was in the inaugural KESIG class <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kenya-school-of-internet-governance-2016-fellows/> #proudalum :) Kind Regards, June Okal LinkedIn Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/juneokal> www.juneokal.com On Tue, 18 Jul 2023 at 12:46, <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://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > 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: Congratulations Ms June Okal🎉🎉 (sheriff) > 2. Re: Call for Comments for Removal of 30pct local Shareholding for > Foreign ICT Companies > (Linda Wairure) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:05:32 +0300 > From: sheriff <ambanishariff(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [kictanet] Re: Congratulations Ms June Okal🎉🎉 > To: Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Message-ID: <25668E1B-B711-47AF-88CC-CF9DCEF9F15C(a)hxcore.ol> > Content-Type: text/html; charset="utf-8" > > A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ... > Name: not available > Type: text/html > Size: 4096 bytes > Desc: not available > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:42:48 +0300 > From: Linda Wairure <lindagichohi(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [kictanet] Re: Call for Comments for Removal of 30pct local > Shareholding for Foreign ICT Companies > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Message-ID: > <CAAz4j=Ad= > J09SP8Lm+WYC+KymnwXAQUULtgbo6LcrwNtk789sA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > boundary="00000000000076b8120600bfbd1a" > > Removal of the 30% local shareholding will attract foreign investment, > stimulate economic growth, foster innovation, technological advancement, > promote competition and market efficiency, expand export potential and > access to global markets. > > However, on the cons echoing Mr. Walubengo's sentiments. There are certain > risks to it such as; potential loss of local control and influence over the > ICT sector, decreased incentive for knowledge transfer and skills > development, risk of economic leakage and reduced local economic benefits > and disruption to existing local ICT companies and potential job losses. > > Case Study: > 1. Malaysia Digital replaces Multimedia Super Corridor exempting foreign > companies in certain areas from local ownership requirements. This led to > the boost of foreign investment. > > https://www.mondaq.com/fin-tech/1227186/multimedia-super-corridor-msc-to-ma… > > 2. Singapore's Information Development Authority, business incentives for > foreign investors. However, most of them have local ownership requirements > in order to promote knowledge transfer and foster collaboration with local > entities. The policy aimed to ensure that foreign investors partnered with > local companies, enabling technology and skills transfer to the local > workforce. The IDA closely monitored compliance with the policy and > provided support for companies to meet the requirement. This approach > helped attract foreign investments while promoting local capacity building > and innovation in the ICT sector. > > https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/business-and-tax-incentives-for-foreign-… > https://www.imda.gov.sg/how-we-can-help/smes-go-digital/start-digital > > 3.India's Software Technology Parks (STP) implemented a different approach > by not mandating a specific local shareholding requirement for foreign ICT > companies > > > On Wed, 12 Jul 2023, 13:40 Barrack Otieno via KICTANet, < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Out of curiosity, has anyone done some research or come across research > on > > the impact of this directive on the ecosystem. Is the ecosystem > extractive > > or beneficial. Can we measure the level of knowledge transfer that such a > > directive has resulted in?, it would be nice to have a debate on the pros > > and cons which can be part of our contribution. > > > > Best Regards > > > > On Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 1:04 PM Wainaina Mungai via KICTANet < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> My comment would be to echo Walubengo's point in April 2023: > >> > >> "The rationale for the 30% rule was simply to ensure foreign investors, > >> especially in the high-tech sector like ICT, would be forced to partner > >> with locals for purposes of knowledge transfer." > >> > >> -- Instead of removing the requirement, improve monitoring and reporting > >> on the tech and knowledge transfer. > >> > >> -- Enhance transparency in operator licencing to minimize the abuse of > >> the requirement. > >> > >> Removing the requirement may mean the local gatekeepers and brokers will > >> achieve their armtwisting without any risk of exposure. > >> > >> My two cents... > >> > >> > >> > >> On Wed, Jul 12, 2023, 12:09 PM David Indeje via KICTANet < > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> > >>> Dear Listers, > >>> > >>> Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology has > >>> proposed the removal of the 30% local shareholding requirement for > foreign > >>> ICT companies. The National ICT Policy Guidelines, 2020, gazetted under > >>> section 5(4) of the Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA) > (No.2 > >>> of 1998), currently requires all licensees to comply with the 30% local > >>> shareholding provisions within a 3-year grace period. > >>> > >>> For more information: State frees Airtel, tech giants from 30pc local > >>> stake sale - Business Daily (businessdailyafrica.com) > >>> < > https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/state-frees-airtel-from-30pc… > > > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> *Kind Regards,* > >>> > >>> *David Indeje* > >>> > >>> > >>> *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ > >>> +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 > >>> KICTANet portals > >>> KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter > >>> <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn > >>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook > >>> <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at: > >>> > https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > >>> > >>> Mailing List Posts Online: https://posts.kictanet.or.ke/ > >>> > >>> Twitter: https://twitter.com/KICTANet/ > >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > >>> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KICTANet/ > >>> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/ > >>> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/ > >>> > >>> KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions > >>> interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. > >>> KICTANet is a catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication > >>> Technology sector. 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Congratulations Ms June Okal🎉🎉
by David Indeje 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

Dear Listers, Join us in congratulating one of our own, Ms June Okal who has been appointed Senior Manager, Stakeholder Engagement, Africa ICANN. She was among the second Cohort of the Kenya School of Internet Governance. Overtime, she has been sharing her with us and being a voice in the internet governance space, make her mark through invaluable contribution. Through her own words, this is what she shared of her journey to ICANN https://www.juneokal.com/post/leaving-harvard-moving-back-to-nairobi-and-jo…

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M-KOPA Phone Refuses Unlock After Finishing Payment
by Peter Osotsi 16 Jul '23

16 Jul '23

Dear listers; An M-Kopa client contacted me in April 2023 regarding a phone she had faithfully paid for 34,000/- over a period of time (3yrs) but once she completed paying for it they are unable to unlock the phone. Since March it's been a game of ping pong. They eventually suggested she visits some shop in Westlands where she is supposed to pay for her device to be unlocked. I am looking at the best way to address this since I still believe M-KOPA should not charge a client any more money once the payment for the device has been done. Once a device has been fully paid for I believe they should unconditionally unlock the device without further cost to the client. They are saying the device is out of warranty which is 365 days and any payments out of this period means if the device refuses to unlock you pay for it. Kindly advise before I escalate this consumer abuse.further. Anyone in the list from the above company can contact me off list so that we can resolve this issue amicably.

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10th Angel Fair Africa STD
by Eric M K Osiakwan 16 Jul '23

16 Jul '23

https://kenyanwallstreet.com/10th-angel-fair-africa-my-unconventional-path-… - SAVE THE DATE 4 the 10th annual Angel Fair Africa from November 29th to December 1st in East London, South Africa Eric here Sent from my iPhone

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Uganda to impose tax on foreign digital companies
by Mwendwa Kivuva 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

The Parliament of Uganda has imposed new law that imposes a 5 percent tax on the income earned in the country by foreign digital companies offering services such as data, online gaming, accessing and downloading digital content, and data warehousing. Affected companies include Meta, Twitter, Uber, Netflix, Amazon, and Google. Read more https://nation.africa/kenya/business/technology/uganda-passes-law-imposing-… Have these countries been enjoying a free ride on emerging markets? What are the consequences of the new taxes by countries in Africa? Should the digital companies be paying taxes in jurisdictions where they operate? How are the value or the taxes arrived at and how is compliance enforced? -- Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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New guidelines on Open data Open data for AI: what now?
by Gachungi, Lydia 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

UNESCO is pleased to share with you the latest guidelines on Open Data. It can now be accessed on UNESDOC<https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000385841.locale=en>. The aim of these guidelines is to apprise Member States of the value of open data, and to outline how data are curated and opened. These guidelines specify concrete steps that Member States can take to open their data in three phases - Prepare, Open, Follow-up. If you are interested in piloting the use of the guidelines in countries, please contact Bhanu Neupane (b.neupane(a)unesco.org<mailto:[email protected]>) Lydia Gachungi Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/ National Office for Ethiopia. Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound) PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Office Tel: +251 115443786 Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724 Email:[email protected] https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/addisababa/ @LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis [cid:[email protected]]

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Ruling serves Safaricom dilemma over customer losses on M-Shwari platform
by Victor Kapiyo 11 Jul '23

11 Jul '23

Two recent decisions from the Small Claims Court and the High Court have found Safaricom liable for funds lost in M-Pesa/M-Shwari accounts once the same was reported to the company. The most recent case related to an individual whose phone got lost and later KES 751,680 was withdrawn from his mobile money accounts over several days. He reported the same to the company, but for one reason or another, the SIM card was not disabled on time. The High Court on appeal, upheld the decision of the SC court which held that the company owed him a duty of care to act with diligence, and found the company liable for the loss of 452,869, and the customer responsible for the balance of 292,812. Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/business/ruling-serves-safaricom-dilemma-over-c… The case is likely to have implications on how telcos manage losses from SIM Swap / mobile money fraud. They will need to act swiftly when such reports are made and take adequate measures to enhance the security of SIMs, or otherwise face an avalanche of lawsuits seeking damages for lost funds. From the decision, it is not enough to blame the customer for being negligent or for telcos to put in clauses in agreements/terms and conditions to avoid responsibility. Anyway, it will be interesting to see whether the company appeals the decision, yet again. Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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Zero Draft Cybercrime Convention
by Victor Kapiyo 08 Jul '23

08 Jul '23

Dear Listers, The Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes, established by the General Assembly in its resolution 74/247, recently published the zero draft text of the convention <https://www.unodc.org/documents/Cybercrime/AdHocCommittee/6th_Session/Pre-s…> . The Committee will be meeting for its 6th session <https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/cybercrime/ad_hoc_committee/ahc_sixth_sessio…> from 21 August - 1 September 2023 to continue discussions on the same. Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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CS Kipchumba Murkomen's directive on Dashcams
by Odhiambo Washington 06 Jul '23

06 Jul '23

Following the Londiani accident recently, CS Murkomen says all PSVs, school buses, and vans must be fitted with dash cams and telematics [0] to help curb road accidents. Being one of those who have dashcams on a private vehicle, I have been wondering how the above suggestion (yes, it is just that for now, I think) will help curb road accidents. Technically, it's possible to connect thousands of devices in real-time. The question is HOW and at WHOSE EXPENSE. We're looking at data connectivity which isn't available everywhere in this country. We're looking at the data bundle cost - who will foot the bill for connectivity? Lastly, we're looking at data storage. It's doable on AWS, GCP, or MS Cloud (Azure), but at whose cost? And is that cost necessary? Who will be the custodian of this data and how useful is it in preventing accidents? Personally, I believe it suffices to enforce the Speed Governors directive to the hilt. That has a direct way of curbing accidents related to speeding. But how do we prevent deaths from such vehicles as that trailer that lose control on a descent section? Such road sections should have an exit point for such vehicles and humans made to understand that they are supposed to stay away from those emergency exits. [0] Telematics is a term that combines the words telecommunications and informatics to describe the use of communications and IT to transmit, store and receive information from devices to remote objects over a network. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 "Oh, the cruft.", egrep -v '^$|^.*#' ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ :-) [How to ask smart questions: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html]

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INVITATION: Virtual Roundtable on Malabo Convention’s Implications for African Digital Financial Systems
by Nanjira Sambuli 05 Jul '23

05 Jul '23

Dear listers, For your consideration. 👇🏾 CYBERFI ROUNDTABLE SERIES: Continental Cyber Security Policymaking: Implications of the Entry into Force of the Malabo Convention for Digital Financial Systems in Africa. Dear Colleague, The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s Technology and International Affairs Program <https://carnegieendowment.org/programs/technology/securingDigitalFinancialI…> and the Technology, Finance and Commerce Research Group of the School of Law <https://www.bradford.ac.uk/law/>, University of Bradford, United Kingdom invite you to join us for a conversation on Continental Cyber Security Policymaking and the relevance of the African Union Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention) to Africa’s Digital Financial Ecosystems, as pertains to the cybersecurity and data protection opportunities and challenges faced by pan-continental operators offering digital financial services. The virtual roundtable is part of a series within Carnegie’s CyberFI project <https://carnegieendowment.org/2022/05/02/introducing-cyberfi-perspectives-o…> that surfaces perspectives on cybersecurity, capacity building and digital financial inclusion in Africa. The project’s outputs aim to inform the international development community operating at the nexus of digital development and cybersecurity on the continent’s dynamism in the digital financial services sector, and the lessons it can offer the rest of the world with regards to cyber resilience. Date: July 10, 2023 Time: 10am ET/3pm BST/4pm CET/5pm EAT Duration: 90 minutes Registration link: https://ceip.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEud-ihqTgrGt3eyjw0Q45003f4J8BDn7mK Hosts Nanjira Sambuli <https://carnegieendowment.org/experts/2050> – Fellow, Technology and International Affairs, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Dr. Nnenna Ifeanyi-Ajufo <https://www.bradford.ac.uk/staff/nifeanyiajufo/> – Professor, School of Law, University of Bradford Speakers: Moctar Yedaly <https://www.diplomacy.edu/people/moctar-yedaly/> – Minister of Digital Transformation, Innovation and Modernization of the Administration, Government of Mauritania Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola <https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/-/abdul-hakeem-ajijola>– Chair, African Union Cyber Security Experts Group David Satola <https://live.worldbank.org/experts/david-satola> – Associate General Counsel and Lead Counsel, Technology & Innovation, The World Bank Laura Temesi <https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-temesi-fcca-cisa-cdpse-2b51a028/> - Head of Cyber Initiatives and Communication, Standard Chartered Bank Olayinka David- West <https://www.lbs.edu.ng/faculty_profiles/%E2%80%8Bdavid-west-olayinka/> - Associate Dean and Professor of Information Systems, Lagos Business School Rosemary Koech- Kimwatu <https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemary-koech-kimwatu-47536520> – Association of Fintechs in Kenya

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