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Talk2Facebook Webinar 30th Sept 2020
by Kelvin Kariuki 29 Sep '20

29 Sep '20

Dear Listers, Trusting you are well, *tomorrow *is the big day when we get to hear from the Facebook team about the concerns raised here last week during the Talk2Facebook series. The attached document has the summary questions that Facebook will be responding to, during the* 90 mins* webinar, we will also pick a few questions from the floor through audio & the zoom chat feature. A final report will then be compiled after the webinar and shared on the list. Please *register* via this link in advance: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrc--oqDspHNIAi6zOVxnx7NK9cfcy0x_v *You want to get a better grasp of Facebook?* Then join us on time for the *3:30PM* webinar! *Looking forward to seeing you!* Warm Regards, Tr. Karis & Walu <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Invitation to Talk to Facebook dissemination webinar 30th September 2020
by Mwendwa Kivuva 28 Sep '20

28 Sep '20

Greetings, The 'Talk to Facebook' session provided an avenue for us to discuss issues on Content Moderation, Data Protection, Human Rights & Transparency, and Connectivity. A report has been compiled and will be shared with Facebook during this webinar. You are invited to the Zoom meeting. When: Sep 30, 2020 03:30 PM Nairobi Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrc--oqDspHNIAi6zOVxnx7NK9cfcy0x_v After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Is Zero-rating broken?
by Alex Comninos 28 Sep '20

28 Sep '20

Hi All, I recently just wrote about President Ramaphosa’s announcement that South Africa’s new COVID Alert contact tracing app (https://researchictafrica.net/2020/09/25/has-south-africas-covid-alert-app-… <https://researchictafrica.net/2020/09/25/has-south-africas-covid-alert-app-…>). The app is great and I gave the thumbs up in the RIA podcast on https://researchictafrica.net/2020/05/28/covid-19-contact-tracing/ <https://researchictafrica.net/2020/05/28/covid-19-contact-tracing/> Our President however said that the app had been zero-rated for download. This is as the blog post tries to prove, inaccurate and to a certain extent impossible. This is as we have encrypted connections to the Google Play and Apple Stores, operators can see we are connected to the stores, but not what apps we are downloading, so how can it be zero-rated for downloads on these stores? I am not arguing that we should somehow break encryption for zero-rating, I am rather arguing that zero-rating is an impractical system for reducing digital inequality in access to information and the use of the modern internet and apps. I would be interested to know your thoughts on the matter, and your reflections on the opportunities and challenges of zero rating in general. Take care, Alex

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Tomorrow: Startup Bill 2020 (Tech Policy Discussion by the Lawyers Hub)
by Linda Bonyo 27 Sep '20

27 Sep '20

[image: unnamed.jpg] Public Policy Discussion on the Startup Bill, 2020 Monday, 28th September 2020 12:00PM -1:30PM EAT Dear listers, The Kenya Startup Bill has been published. With this Bill, Kenya inches closer to joining the ranks of Tunisia and Senegal that have been the first two African countries with Startup specific legislation, away from legislation that deals with small and medium-sized enterprises. This legislation distinguishes itself by focusing on businesses operating in the technology and tech innovation sector across various industries, which are more popularly known as tech startups. The Public Policy Discussion will centre on the environment that the Bill envisions as far as the future of Startups in Kenya is concerned. This will impact you in more ways than you know it. Join the discussion. *Sign Up Here: bit.ly/StartupBillKenya <http://bit.ly/StartupBillKenya>* *__________________________________________________________________* *Linda Bonyo* (Ms.) | CEO, *Lawyers Hub * *Tech for Justice* Web <http://www.lawyershub.org> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawyers-hub-kenya-1bb021161/> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/lawyershubkenya> | Calendar <http://www.calendly.com/bonyo> | *_**__________________________________________________________* *DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Lawyers Hub.*

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Time sensitive Webinar: A Kenya - U.S. Free Trade Agreement: Catalyst for growth of the Digital Economy?
by Grace Githaiga 24 Sep '20

24 Sep '20

Listers This is kinda late but for those who can attend, pls register. A Kenya - U.S. Free Trade Agreement: Catalyst for growth of the Digital Economy? Description Digitization enables trade, improves competitiveness and creates new opportunities for businesses. From enabling multinational value chains to giving rise to new tradeable goods and services, digitization is not only blurring the boundaries between goods and services, but also between jurisdictions. However, digitization of the economy requires new ways of thinking about trade, intellectual property, taxation, privacy, cybersecurity, competition, skills/labor and even immigration. Also fundamental to the development of the digital economy and trade is the underlying infrastructure and enabling policy environment that eases barriers for new entrants, improves competition, increasing reliability resulting in reduction of costs to consumers. As economies transform globally, policymakers can enhance digital trade and the development of the digital economy through trade agreements such as the potential Kenya – U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Big Question: Can a Kenya - U.S. FTA catalyze growth of the Digital Economy? Join us for a robust discussion providing clarity on the potential opportunities and constraints; policy considerations and the overall impact that a Kenya - U.S. FTA could have on digital trade and the overall ICT sector. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DkePxj4ZQ82QF208RYg6WA?s=08

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Day 4 Talk2Facebook ~ Connectivity & Wrap Up
by Kelvin Kariuki 24 Sep '20

24 Sep '20

Happy Saturday! It’s a Wrap! We are so grateful to everyone that has contributed to these conversations so far. Today we end with the “Connectivity” topic and any other concern you might like to raise that might not have perfectly fitted in any of the topics we’ve discussed. FB is involved in infrastructure projects that go beyond digital content and potentially competes with traditional Telco providers licensed to provide telco infrastructure. Share your comments, experiences, and challenges with regard to Facebook Services along the following themes: a) Have you ever experienced or used the FB High Altitude Connectivity Infrastructure? b) Have you ever experienced or used the FB FreeBasic Product which allows users to connect to FB without incurring data costs? c) Do you think these two initiatives bring regulatory concerns that touch on completion, customer lock-in and others? Looking forward to your input! Have a relaxing weekend! Regards, Tr. Karis Walu

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Day 2 Talk2Facebook ~ Data Protection
by Kelvin Kariuki 22 Sep '20

22 Sep '20

Dear Lister! Trusting you are well, a great appreciation to all who shared their views on Day 1! We are on Day 2 of “Talk2Facebook”, today we focus on Data Protection Issues. Kenya enacted its Data Protection & Privacy Act in 2019 where the rights of individuals (data subjects) have been enhanced. Share your comments, experiences, and challenges with regard to Facebook Services along the following themes: a) Have you managed to exercise your right to access and port (move) all your data that you ever posted on FB? b) Have you managed to exercise your right to be forgotten, where you demand FB deletes all the digital footprint they have about? c) Have you managed to exercise your right to modify or restrict the consent you previously granted to FB? You can still comment on yesterday’s topic under that thread. Otherwise, we hope to hear all your concerns around Data Protection today on this thread so tomorrow we discuss “Human Rights & Transparency” matters. Wonderful Thursday! Rest of the Program: Day 3: Human Rights & Transparency Day 4: Connectivity & Wrap Up Warm Regards, Tr. Karis Walu

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Asanteni kwa Kusema na Facebook - Talk2Facebook
by Kelvin Kariuki 21 Sep '20

21 Sep '20

Dear Listers, Please allow me to thank you most sincerely on behalf of KICTAnet and Facebook for all your wonderful contributions during our first "Talk2" Series "Talk2Facebook". All your views will be consolidated in a report that will be present to Facebook during the webinar on Wed, 30th Sept, 2020. During this event, FB will also have a chance to respond to most of your questions. More details about the webinar will be shared soon. We really appreciate your input and the time you spent to share it with us, they'll go a long way in helping to improve FB! Asante! Great Week Ahead! Warm regards, Tr. Karis & Walu

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Re: [kictanet] Day 2 Talk2Facebook ~ Data Protection
by Barrack Otieno 19 Sep '20

19 Sep '20

Hi Teacher Karis, There was this issue raised by @Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> about his Safaricom line getting a new owner and the person attempting to change his FaceBook password using the same. I wonder whether Facebook might take some action in light of this development to protect user data in cases where they lose the lines they used to open the account. Best Regards On Sat, Sep 19, 2020 at 2:25 AM wachiranancy91 via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Does Facebook see itself as a data controller,data processor or both?For > each ,can provide details in which instances these relate to? > > Regards Nancy. > > > > Powered by Cricket Wireless > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Kelvin Kariuki via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: 9/17/20 1:59 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: wachiranancy91(a)yahoo.com > Cc: Kelvin Kariuki <kelvinkariuki89(a)gmail.com>, Kelvin Kariuki via > kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 2 Talk2Facebook ~ Data Protection > > Thank you Twahir, Mutemi & Walu for your input. We hope the FB Personnel > on the list will respond to > some of the issues you have raised. > > Indeed we thought this particular topic on Data Protection will elicit > more responses than we've got, > the floor is still open and you don't necessarily need to respond to the > set questions, you can raise any > other issue around Data Protection of Facebook. > > Tomorrow we talk about "Human Rights & Transparency". Thank you all! > > On Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 4:07 PM Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> @Tr Karis, >> >> With Kenya enacting its Data Protection Act late last year, I would have >> thot the Data Protection theme would have elicited more responses....but >> perhaps that is precisely why we need the conversation to raise awareness... >> >> Nway, my experience is that FB has come a long way to be compliant with >> Data Protection matters - particularly following the EU GDPR enactment in >> 2018...their Privacy <https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation>page >> says more. >> >> Data Policy <https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation> >> There seems to be still some problems however, and recently Irish Data >> Protection Commissioner ruled >> <https://www.wsj.com/articles/ireland-to-order-facebook-to-stop-sending-user…> >> that EU Citizen would no longer be send to US servers...since the US Gov >> can have access to it. >> >> WSJ News Exclusive | Ireland to Order F... >> <https://www.wsj.com/articles/ireland-to-order-facebook-to-stop-sending-user…> >> >> >> >> I just need to understand the role and extend of government surveillance >> on FB user data and how transparent FB is abou this. >> >> walu. >> >> >> On Thursday, September 17, 2020, 06:01:36 AM GMT+3, Kelvin Kariuki via >> kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Dear Lister! >> >> Trusting you are well, a great appreciation to all who shared their views >> on Day 1! We are on Day 2 of “Talk2Facebook”, today we focus on Data >> Protection Issues. >> >> Kenya enacted its Data Protection & Privacy Act in 2019 where the rights >> of individuals (data subjects) have been enhanced. Share your comments, >> experiences, and challenges with regard to Facebook Services along the >> following themes: >> >> a) Have you managed to exercise your right to access and port (move) all >> your data that you ever posted on FB? >> >> b) Have you managed to exercise your right to be forgotten, where you >> demand FB deletes all the digital footprint they have about? >> >> c) Have you managed to exercise your right to modify or restrict the >> consent you previously granted to FB? >> >> >> >> You can still comment on yesterday’s topic under that thread. Otherwise, >> we hope to hear all your concerns around Data Protection today on this >> thread so tomorrow we discuss “Human Rights & Transparency” matters. >> >> >> >> Wonderful Thursday! >> >> >> >> Rest of the Program: >> >> Day 3: Human Rights & Transparency >> >> Day 4: Connectivity & Wrap Up >> >> >> >> Warm Regards, >> >> Tr. Karis >> >> Walu >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/jwalu%40yahoo.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/otieno.barrack%40gmai… > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Day 1 Talk2Facebook ~ Content Moderation
by Kelvin Kariuki 19 Sep '20

19 Sep '20

Hi There! Hoping you are having a great week, we are delighted to invite you to this 4 days series on “Talk2Facebook”, on Day 1, we are eager to hear from you on issues surrounding Content Moderation on FB! Content Moderation is a delicate balance between freedom of speech and censorship. Share your comments, experiences, and challenges with regard to Facebook Services along the following themes: a) Should FB be moderating digital content on their platform or should it be open and liberal? b) If FB can moderate content on its platform, how can it balance out different cultural expectations where a single post in one jurisdiction is considered acceptable while it becomes un-acceptable in another? c) How can FB moderate content without being considered a gatekeeper or violating freedom of speech? d) Has your content posted on FB ever been flagged as un-acceptable and what was your reaction/experience? Is there a process of appeal? We hope to hear from you today as tomorrow we will be talking about Data Protection Issues. Have a great day! Rest of the Program: Day 2: Data Protection Day 3: Human Rights & Transparency Day 4: Connectivity & Wrap Up Warm Regards, Tr. Karis Walu

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Day 3 Talk2Facebook ~ Human Rights & Transparency
by Kelvin Kariuki 18 Sep '20

18 Sep '20

Greetings! It’s a Furahiday, Day 3 of Talk2Facebook, today we scrutinize Facebook from the Human Rights & Transparency angle! Some of the basic human rights include freedom of expression, association, opinion amongst others. Transparency of FB with regard to how it handles user data is paramount to achieving these human rights. . Share your comments, experiences, and challenges with regard to Facebook Services along the following themes: a) Do you feel Facebook may share your posts with state actors under the various surveillance regimes in a way that threatens your ability to express yourself online? b) Do you get regular Transparency reports on how many times FB has legally shared user data with State Agencies? c) Some Terrorists have broadcasted their heinous crimes on FBLive. Do you think FB has acted swiftly to address these and other types of crimes? Tomorrow we wrap up on the “Connectivity” topic, we look forward to hearing from you today on Human Rights & Transparency! Feel free to comment on any of the previous topics under their respective thread. Thank you for the interaction so far! Happy Furahi Day! Rest of the Program: Day 4: Connectivity & Wrap Up Warm Regards, Tr. Karis Walu

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Re: [kictanet] Senators seek to have Tik Tok, other social media sites regulated in Kenya
by Mwendwa Kivuva 18 Sep '20

18 Sep '20

Your translation is on point Adam :-) Very good arguments coming from the Honorable Members of the Senate. Senator Mwaura has shown a good grasp of the intersection of geopolitics and technology. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 at 10:07, Adam Lane via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Good to read this... In other words scrutinize all apps irrelevant of > country of origin. Focus on technical security/privacy issues. Ideally in > line with the national regulations and not just randomly. > > > ...the Senate has asked the Standing Committee on Information and > Technology to look into strategies that will protect Kenyans from the > security “loopholes” of Tik Tok. “The same issue also includes other > applications such as Facebook, Twitter and others… But let’s not let this > be another way of seeing a trade war like that witnessed between iPhone and > Huawei in the United States,” said Senator Mwaura. > > Adam > *From:*David Indeje via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > *To:*Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com> > *Cc:*David Indeje <davidindeje(a)gmail.com> > *Date:*2020-09-18 09:25:39 > *Subject:*[kictanet] Senators seek to have Tik Tok, other social media > sites regulated in Kenya > > Wadau!! > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwHaslP75gM&feature=youtu.be > > *Kind Regards,* > > *David Indeje * > +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 > > Website: Khusoko <https://khusoko.com/> > > <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/> > <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje> > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/kivuva%40transworldaf… > > 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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Senators seek to have Tik Tok, other social media sites regulated in Kenya
by David Indeje 18 Sep '20

18 Sep '20

Wadau!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwHaslP75gM&feature=youtu.be *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 Website: Khusoko <https://khusoko.com/> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/> <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje>

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Call for Applications: Kenya School of Internet Governance
by Liz Orembo 17 Sep '20

17 Sep '20

Good Morning Listers, KICTANet gladly welcomes applications for the 5th Edition of the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG). KeSIG takes place prior to the Kenya IGF, with the aim of introducing beginners in internet governance to basic concepts in internet policy making. This is with the goal of creating and increasing the available expertise for participation in local and global internet governance processes. Learn more about KeSIG here: https://kigf.or.ke/kesig/ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we shall be hosting this year's edition as the first ever fully virtual KeSIG. We are glad that we shall be able to host a larger number of fellows through digitised and highly interactive e-learning modules. KESIG will take place over a 3-day course from the 26th-28th of October 2020. Successful candidates will be contacted and enrolled into the programme. *Please apply through the following link by 30th September 2020. * https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGiKgiQGN3X8wtyUKGHBWLxz9KQkimTHJ… -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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KICTANet Preliminary Observations on Technology Deployment in Kenya’s General Election 2017
by Grace Githaiga 17 Sep '20

17 Sep '20

Listers Greetings. Please find attached an interim report on KICTANet's observation on the technology deployment of the electoral process from a user end perspective. We are working an elaborate report and will share in due course. We thank all our observers and all members who contributed to all the discussions on the topic of technology use in the elections. Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com<mailto:[email protected]> Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga www.kictanet.or.ke "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Podcast on contact tracing and South Africa's new contact tracing app
by Alex Comninos 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

Dear All, Checkout the new podcast by Research ICT Africa on contact tracing and South Africa’s new contact tracing app. <https://researchictafrica.net/2020/09/15/south-africas-new-covid-19-contact…> https://researchictafrica.net/2020/09/15/south-africas-new-covid-19-contact… <https://researchictafrica.net/2020/09/15/south-africas-new-covid-19-contact…> On this 8th episode of the RIA podcast we are discussing COVID-19 contact tracing with Dr. David Johnson <https://people.cs.uct.ac.za/~djohnson/> from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cape Town. David has recently conducted research on contact tracing which he will be discussing, as well as South Africa’s new contact tracing app, COVID Alert. In it we talk about contact tracing at both technological and non-technological levels. First we will discuss what contact tracing is, then we will discuss technological approaches to contact tracing. We will then discuss both the technological limits of, and access barriers to contact tracing. We will also discuss South Africa’s previous mobile-location based contact tracing approach, and the WhatsApp and USSD based COVID information app. Finally we discuss the Google Apple Exposure Notification (GAEN) protocol, as well as the new GAEN-based South African App, COVID Alert. David is a telecommunication consultant and adjunct senior lecturer in the Computer Science Department at the University of Cape Town specialising in community network access models and RIA Senior Associate. He received his PhD in Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2013 and was recently a visiting IT policy fellow at the Centre for Information and Technology Policy at Princeton. David has published more than 60 articles <https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=88B0Yj0AAAAJ&hl=en> in the areas of computer networks, wireless connectivity and ICT for Development and has 15 years experience developing networking solutions for the African context using open source technology.He has led a number of connectivity projects in the area of small cell, mesh technology and edge-hosted services in Zambia and South Africa. He has also led policy work on broadband expansion and spectrum management for the South African government, including contributing to South Africa’s finalised TV white space regulation and modelling future high demand spectrum for the new National Wireless Open Access Network. His current research interest is in Cellular White Space technology, blockchain, mesh networks and community network micro-clouds. This podcast is hosted and produced by RIA Researcher, Alex Comninos. Download the COVID Alert South Africa App <https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/01/download-the-app-every-covid-alert-s…> on the Google Play Store <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.gov.health.covidconnect&hl…> or the Apple App Store <https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1524618326?mt=8>. The music for this podcast is “Nobody Think Nomo” by Chimurenga Renaissance (feat. Mall Saint).

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Re: [kictanet] U.S. FTA Agreement - Resending. Might have fallen through the cracks
by Ali Hussein 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

Fiona This is great news. However, please allay our fears as I see neither TESPOK nor TESPOK members on the list. For ease of reference please see attached list. Regards Ali Hussein Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim 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 Thu, Sep 3, 2020 at 12:14 PM Fiona Asonga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Hallo All > > TESPOK is representing local ICT companies in the U.S. FTA negotiations. I will however share the issues that arise here by end of day today so that we can have a moderated discussion to gather input from the greater ICT sector. There are several areas that we can give input on, close to 12 areas. > > Kind regards > > > > From: "Beryl Aidi via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > To: tespok(a)tespok.co.ke > Cc: "Beryl Aidi" <bee.aidi(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Wednesday, 2 September, 2020 9:59:40 AM > Subject: Re: [kictanet] U.S. FTA Agreement > > Hi Listers > My two cents on the FTA . > The problems with data protection not withstanding, back to the original question Ali asked why there are 9 American companies on the FTA negotiation list; while on the one hand they might argue that these MNCs are also registered here (if that's the case), the bigger issue is what is the real benefit to Kenyan companies. This is reminiscent of the problems that the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with the EU caused where local producers ended up being disadvantaged getting the short end of the stick of being relegated to raw material providers, no participation and disadvantaged in costs with lack of government subsidies as opposed to the EU producers. As long as this is the case, the local producers do not get value for their produce, with very little value addition, we end up buying back our own products as imported goods when they are sold back to us as finished products. While this consortium seems to have Kenyan companies, it would be insightful to know the composition of those Kenyan companies, and if the 9 MNCs are representative or take the centre stage at the negotiations as Kenyan companies then that is problematic as there is no real negotiations with no real participation of Kenyan companies - still a case of scoring own goals- another short end of the stick to local producers where we remain relegated to raw materials producers and net importers of finished goods. Our industries can't grow under such trade agreements. > > Regards > Beryl > >> On Wed, Sep 2, 2020 at 9:03 AM Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> Asante Mugambi. >> >> Ali Hussein >> Digital Transformation >> >> Tel: +254 713 601113 >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> Skype: abu-jomo >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> >> >> >> 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 Wed, Sep 2, 2020 at 8:48 AM Mugambi Laibuta <mlaibuta(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> California law does not apply to all states. Also have a look at the article I shared >>> >>> Data Transfers and the Kenya-US Trade Talks https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/data-transfers-and-the-kenya-us-tra… >>> >>> Kind regards, >>> >>> Mugambi Laibuta >>> >>> >>>> On Wed, Sep 2, 2020, 08:46 Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>>> Mugambi >>>> >>>> I find it hard to believe that the U.S. has no Data Protection laws. Please expound on this. I know for instance that California has a comprehensive Privacy Act. Here is a link to that. >>>> >>>> California Data Privacy Law. >>>> >>>> I guess you are referring to Federal law? >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> Ali Hussein >>>> Digital Transformation >>>> >>>> Tel: +254 713 601113 >>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> 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 Wed, Sep 2, 2020 at 8:32 AM Mugambi Laibuta via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> In a nutshell, with the agreement, there is bound to be challenges in relation to data transfers. The Data Protection Act provides that transfers should be to countries that have data laws similar to ours. The US does not have concrete data protection laws. Will we use the trade agreement to with away our data to a country that has no data protection laws? >>>>> >>>>> Kind regards, >>>>> >>>>> Mugambi Laibuta >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Sep 2, 2020, 08:29 Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> @Mugambi Laibuta >>>>>> >>>>>> Please give us some of the highlights...for the quick reader. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks. >>>>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>> 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. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+ggithaiga=hotmail.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Mugambi Laibuta via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>>> Sent: 02 September 2020 8:23 AM >>>>>> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >>>>>> Cc: Mugambi Laibuta <mlaibuta(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] U.S. FTA Agreement >>>>>> >>>>>> I wrote on the aspect of data transfers - >>>>>> >>>>>> Data Transfers and the Kenya-US Trade Talks: >>>>>> >>>>>> https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/data-transfers-and-the-kenya-us-tra… >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Mugambi Laibuta >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Sep 2, 2020, 08:20 Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> Dear Listers. The above refers. >>>>>> >>>>>> So the Kenya government has been negotiating a Free Trade Agreement with the U.S. Government. below is the high-level Vision for the #FTA:- >>>>>> >>>>>> To conclude an agreement with Kenya that can serve as a model for additional agreements in Africa, leading to a network of agreements that contribute to Africa’s regional integration objectives. In addition, the goal is to conclude an agreement that builds on the objectives of #AGOA and will serve as an enduring foundation to expand U.S -Africa trade and investment across the continent. >>>>>> >>>>>> Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in its wisdom chose a number of companies to be in the consortium of the US-Kenya FTA negotiations/conversations. >>>>>> >>>>>> Now...Is it just me or don't I understand International Trade? Someone, please explain to me why in that group of companies you have 9 American companies on the list? Including IBM, The Coca-Cola Company, and Citi. >>>>>> >>>>>> This is like scoring an own goal before starting the game! Or am I wrong? Please explain to me the rationale? >>>>>> >>>>>> Join the conversation. >>>>>> >>>>>> Ali Hussein >>>>>> Digital Transformation >>>>>> >>>>>> Tel: +254 713 601113 >>>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 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. >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> 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/mlaibuta%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%40alyhussein.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/bee.aidi%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. > > > -- > Beryl > *********************************************** > Beryl Aidi > Freelance Campaign and Communication Specialist > Skype: beryl.aidi > Twitter: @thespannergal > > Darkness cannot put out the Light. It can only make God brighter. —Author Unknown. > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/tespok%40tespok.co.ke > > 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%40alyhussein.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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Invitation to Talk to Series sessions
by Grace Githaiga 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

Good morning Listers I hope you are all keeping well. We are proposing to bring the *'Talk to series' b*ack in light of some of the issues that have been highlighted on the list. We will have moderated debates and in observing covid rules, the sharing of the reports and engagement with Partners will be conducted via webinars. 1. The first one will be 'Talk to Facebook', which will be moderated next week by Walubengo and Teacher Karis. They will provide us with more details and when the exact days for the engagement. *This will be followed by a webinar on September 30, 2020 from 15.30-1700 hours. * 2. The second one will be with Safaricom in October. More details including the exact dates will be provided here. But keep the questions coming as they are being noted. Thank you Listers and have a great Thursday. Warmly GG

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Legal issues in Kenya against the interception and decryption of communications on the secured HTTPS websites
by Kiprotich Edwin 10 Sep '20

10 Sep '20

Hello Listers, Are there any Legal issues in Kenya against the interception and decryption of communications on the secured HTTPS websites? In essence monitoring of users browsing behavior. This could be (1) data privacy, (2) HR/labour law, and (3) criminal law Kind Regards, *Kiprotich Edwin* Mobile: +254 725772259 / +254 731499824 Website: https://sites.google.com/view/kiprotich-edwin-profile-page/home?authuser=0 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiprotich-edwin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiprotichEdwinK

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Call for volunteers Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2020 Multi Stakeholder Advisory Group
by Barrack Otieno 09 Sep '20

09 Sep '20

Good morning listers, KICTANet wishes to invite volunteers from the different stakeholder groups to assist in the preparation of the *Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) 2020*, which will be held on *29th October 2020* The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. The Steering Team otherwise known as the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) role is to assist in convening the Kenya IGF by preparing the programme and schedule and to improve the IGF process through community consultations, outreach and stakeholder engagement. MAG members volunteer and serve in their personal capacity, and are expected to have established linkages with their respective stakeholder groups. Please review the MAG TORs <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kqbd7qX1DaojqhN2g9NkrAweTfrefynrUUGsVCf…> To express interest, please send an email to *mwaragichanga(a)kictanet.or.ke* <mwaragichanga(a)kictanet.or.ke> with the subject line "*Kenya IGF 2020 MAG*" indicating your stakeholder group, expertise and why you are interested in joining the steering committee of KIGF 2020 by* Wednesday, 16th September, 2020.* Membership to the steering team is voluntary and all materials produced by KICTANet are published under creative commons licenses <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/>. Organizations from various stakeholder groups are encouraged to nominate representatives. For more information or clarification, feel free to get in touch. Best regards, Barrack Otieno, Chairman, KeIGF Committee. -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>*

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DEMYSTIFYING DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM (DNS) ABUSE_#KeNICTalks
by Vincent Nyaga 07 Sep '20

07 Sep '20

Dear Listers, I hope this finds you well. Please join us for another insightful webinar on Tuesday 08 September, 2020; 2:30pm-4:00pm EAT. The topic for this #KeNICTalks is Demystifying Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse , will be discussing the current trends and how to identify DNS abuse, the role of the Registry and Registrars in implementing and enforcing the DNS Anti-Abuse. We will address privacy concerns, tiered access to personal data and other security vulnerabilities featured under DNS Abuse and the law. Kindly Register here [ https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dKV4niS0TKGVu7bANt1VdQ | https://bit.ly/2YYk3nK ] and be part of this conversation.

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by James Mungai 04 Sep '20

04 Sep '20

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Are we afraid to talk about our counties?
by David Indeje 04 Sep '20

04 Sep '20

Listers, I am curious!! Ever since the ICT Survey 2019-2020 Assessment Report was published, we are afraid to share insights on how our various counties are. Seems we love Nairobi more than our home counties! https://t.co/D6CByxqMjS

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U.S. FTA Agreement
by Ali Hussein 04 Sep '20

04 Sep '20

Dear Listers. The above refers. So the Kenya government has been negotiating a Free Trade Agreement with the U.S. Government. below is the high-level Vision for the #FTA <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=fta&highlightedUpdateUrns=u…> :- *To conclude an agreement with Kenya that can serve as a model for additional agreements in Africa, leading to a network of agreements that contribute to Africa’s regional integration objectives. In addition, the goal is to conclude an agreement that builds on the objectives of #AGOA <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=agoa&highlightedUpdateUrns=…> and will serve as an enduring foundation to expand U.S -Africa trade and investment across the continent.* Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kenya-private-sector-alliance-kepsa/> in its wisdom chose a number of companies to be in the consortium of the US-Kenya FTA negotiations/conversations. Now...Is it just me or don't I understand International Trade? Someone, please explain to me why in that group of companies you have 9 American companies on the list? Including IBM <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ibm/> , The Coca-Cola Company <https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company/>, and Citi <https://www.linkedin.com/company/citi/>. This is like scoring an own goal before starting the game! Or am I wrong? Please explain to me the rationale? Join the conversation. <https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alihkassim_kepsa-consortium-on-the-us-kenya-…> *Ali Hussein* Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 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.

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ICTs Still at Infancy Stage
by David Indeje 03 Sep '20

03 Sep '20

Listers, This week, PS Jerome Ochieng during an online webinar on the Konza City development, he said: COVID-19 has been one of the greatest advertisers of technology to solve challenges we encounter. "How we study, shop, travel have already been taken over by technology" On the flipside, ICTs development within our counties is slow or 'deplorable " look at how it has affected our education system? This was revealed from our study. https://www.kictanet.or.ke/icts-at-crawling-stage-in-counties-study-reveals/

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