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FCC Officially Raises Minimum Broadband Metric From 25Mbps to 100Mbps
by Josphat Karanja 20 Mar '24

20 Mar '24

New developments. Impact on our national Broadband Policy? https://www.pcmag.com/news/fcc-officially-raises-minimum-broadband-metric-f… Regards ........................................................... Josphat Karanja, *PMP®* *"We who cut mere stones must always be envisioning cathedrals"**. The Pragmatic Programmer*

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Language & Digital Policies
by mnyanchama＠aganoconsulting.com 18 Mar '24

18 Mar '24

This article might be of interest to many here, particularly on the matter of language and policies in the digital space. How much, for instance, is Kiswahili (our national language) at the centre of policies in Kenya? Tanzania? Etc. https://techreg.org/article/view/13965/20854 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; Director & Managing Consultant, <mailto:[email protected]> mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com; Phone: +254 101 915 260 Agano Consulting Inc.; <http://www.aganoconsulting.com/> www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: <http://twitter.com/#%21/nmatunda> nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +254 101 915 260 (Kenya) or <mailto:[email protected]> info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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Join the Conversation: X-Space Dialogue on Online Gender-Based Violence
by David Indeje 15 Mar '24

15 Mar '24

Dear Listers, KICTANet, in partnership with Article 19 Eastern Africa, is pleased to invite you to an X-Space dialogue <https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1OwxWYnbzjDGQ?s=20> on the effectiveness of X's (formerly Twitter) content moderation in curbing online gender-based violence (OGBV). *Date: Friday, 15 March 2024 at 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm* As you know, the rise of OGBV online has become a critical issue, with cases spilling over into the real world and causing devastating consequences for women. This X-Space dialogue <https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1OwxWYnbzjDGQ?s=20> aims to tackle this issue head-on by exploring the effectiveness of reporting mechanisms, content moderation challenges, and platforms' responsibility in combating OGBV. We encourage you to join this important conversation and share your insights. Your participation will be invaluable in identifying gaps in current practices, recommending improvements, and strengthening collaboration among stakeholders to support victims and advocate for change. *Click here to join the X-Space dialogue. <https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1OwxWYnbzjDGQ?s=20>* Following the discussion, we will publish a blog post summarizing the key challenges and recommendations. -- *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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Call for MAG Volunteers
by Rosemary Kimwatu 15 Mar '24

15 Mar '24

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) 2024. 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 nkakusu(a)kictanet.or.ke <mwaragichanga(a)kictanet.or.ke> with the subject line "Kenya IGF 2024 MAG" indicating your stakeholder group, expertise and why you are interested in joining the steering committee of KIGF 2020 by Thursday, 21st of March, 2024. Membership to the steering team is voluntary and all materials produced by KICTANet are published under creative commons licenses <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/>. Organisations from various stakeholder groups are encouraged to nominate representatives. For more information or clarification, feel free to get in touch. Best regards, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu, Chairperson, 2024 KeIGF MAG Committee.

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Open Tenders @ICTA
by Victor Kapiyo 14 Mar '24

14 Mar '24

Dear Listers, ICTA has published a list of various open tenders that might be of interest to experts within the community. 1. Development of Regional Cross Border Data Regulation 2. Broadband Access Gap Study for the Unserved and Under Served Population 3. Study on Over-The-Top Services (OTT) and Online Streaming Services in Kenya 4. Request for Expression of Interest for Extending of Kenya's Backbone Network - Designation of Missing Links and Supervision of Deployment. The closing date is 25th March, 2024. See more here: https://icta.go.ke/tenders Victor

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Kictanet infrastructure
by Benson Muite 13 Mar '24

13 Mar '24

Kictanet has set a great example for digitization in Kenya by running its own email lists. Being able to run ones own infrastructure is a first step to being able to manage ones data. Some of the work done by Kictanet may benefit from using other software. In particular, would Kictanet also consider setting up and self-hosting: a) Nextcloud - a shared file service that can allow for collaborative editing of documents https://nextcloud.com/ b) Loomio - an online discussion software for streamlined decision making https://www.loomio.com/ c) Decidim - an online software for discussing legislative documents https://decidim.org/

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Re: Imminent Research Grant Call
by Angela Minayo 13 Mar '24

13 Mar '24

The Translated’s Research Center is a space powered by Translated and created in order to contribute to raising awareness, and understanding of the AI & language latest developments. A place to research, connect, share and ultimately create the most relevant global ongoing conversation on “language and AI”. Hi Listers, The third edition of the Imminent Research Grants <https://translated-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2WzaqFu6bOO_3qfL4kujiNIrE2yxV…> is open and the deadline is March 31, 2024. Every year, €100,000 is allocated to five original research projects to explore the most advanced frontiers in the world of language services. The call is open worldwide to anyone who is currently working on a project in one of the following subjects: - Language Economics - Linguistic Data - Human-Computer Interaction - The Neuroscience of language - Machine learning algorithms for translation If you feel this is something that could be of your interest, you can find more information – and submit a 250-word summary of your project – at https://imminent.translated.com/apply-for-your-grants <https://translated-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/20gcz53tf8MV2QuxAq9F44UfRvWRb…> . Best Regards, *Angela Minayo Kidiavai*

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Attachment
by Peter Osotsi 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

Dear listers,. I am seeking attachment for Carl, he is doing Applied Computer Science at Daystar University and is also a qualified software engineer. He is due to for attachment from May 2024. Attached please find his resume for your reference. Kind Regards Peter

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Kenya Fintech Policy Guide Note 2024
by Ali Hussein 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

Dear Listers Good morning. I hope this email finds you well. In 2020, KICTANet held a meeting of Fintech Professionals and Entrepreneurs to present the first Kenya Fintech Policy Guide Note of 2019. See attached. Today, KICTANet and the Association of Fintechs in Kenya are embarking on updating this seminal document, dubbed Kenya Fintech Policy Guide Note 2024. We humbly request stakeholders across the Fintech Ecosystem to collaborate with us in this important exercise. See the live link to the document <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U81IsDGCYRUIY1vfMFPwT-QqEBwVtxHD/edit?u…> . We look forward to your input. Regards *Ali Hussein* Fintech | Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim LinkedIn: Ali's Profile <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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Invite: GIZ Fireside Chat in collaboration with ODPC and KPPA: AI for Public Service Delivery on Thursday March 14, 2024
by tevin mwenda 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

Dear KICTANET members, The Digital Transformation Centre and Fair Forward projects, GIZ in collaboration with the Government of Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) and the Kenya Association of Privacy Professionals (KPPA) would like to cordially invite you to: *Fireside on: AI as a tool for public service delivery- ODPC Case Study * On* Thursday, March 14, 2024 * From* 4.00PM-6.00PM* *at KOFISI SQUARE, 11th floor Riverside Square, 104 Riverside Drive, Nairobi* The event is hybrid, with availability to join in person or online through the link below: AI Fireside Meeting Link <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmeet.goog…> The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in collaboration with The Digital Transformation Centre, implemented by The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), and THiNK launched the ODPC chatbot Linda Data (#LindaData <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbot.odpc.…>) in January, 2024. This chatbot was developed to demonstrate how AI can be used for service delivery by the government. Development of Linda Data also showcases how AI products can be built while incorporating privacy, by design. Furthermore, the creation of the chatbot also exemplifies activities within the Kenyan tech ecosystem that give rise to AI products tailormade for the Kenyan market, by Kenyans. Please find attached a poster for the event. Kindly RSVP to join the Fireside in person, through dtc-kenya(a)giz.de Kind Regards Tevin Mwenda Gitonga

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