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ODPC Open Positions
by Adrian Teri 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

Good day all, The Office of the ODPC at ~10:00 am EAT via their #Twitter account announced some open positions. The descriptions of the job requirements seem to be reasonable.... *Tweet*: https://twitter.com/ODPC_KE/status/1577186466232291329?s=20&t=bLDEAq_v5OmFI… *Recruitment Page*: *https://recruitments.odpc.go.ke <https://recruitments.odpc.go.ke>* Regards, Adrian Teri

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Government now owns 100% of Telkom Kenya
by Mwendwa Kivuva 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

The Treasury has acquired a 60 percent stake in Telkom Kenya from UK-based private equity fund, Helios Investment Partners, for Sh6.09 billion, making the company fully State-owned. Documents tabled in Parliament show the purchase was one of the strings of expenditures that the Treasury incurred without the approval of Parliament in the weeks to the inauguration of President William Ruto on September 13. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/companies/state-fully-acqu…

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What exactly is the ‘digital economy?
by David Indeje 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

[image: The Ten-year Kenya National Digital Masterplan - 2022-2032 launch_.jpeg] Dear Listers, As President William Ruto announced his cabinet line-up, it was noted that the former Ministry of ICT, Innovation & Youth Affairs had a new name – Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy. The previous words, ‘Innovation and Youth,’ have given way and been replaced by the words ‘Digital Economy’. This then begs the question – what exactly is the ‘digital economy? Kindly help Mr John Walubengo find the answers: https://bit.ly/3SRb69p -- *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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Congratulations to Secretary to Cabinet Mercy Wanjau
by David Indeje 03 Oct '22

03 Oct '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, Kindly join us in congratulating the Secretary to Cabinet Ms Mercy Wanjau for being appointed. KICTANet is proud to be associated with her. We appreciate the support and partnership she has continued to provide in bringing new voices into the internet governance space through our Kenya School of Internet Governance from inception. -- *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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Towards Promoting Cyber Hygiene in Kenya
by David Indeje 03 Oct '22

03 Oct '22

Dear Listers, I am Board Chair Mr Ali Hussein asks "What is your Cyber Hygiene Quotient? KICTANet has been implementing a Cyber Hygiene awareness project. We have developed Information Education and Communication materials on cyber hygiene which include video features, animations, comic strips, video skits, factsheets, and posters. This project towards promoting cyber-hygiene awareness among excluded and marginalised populations in Kenya is funded by UK Digital Access Program (UKAID). In our latest video feature, we highlight what Cyber Hygiene is for everyone - from parents to children. Enjoy, and while at it, subscribe to our channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-jO4pJdPSs -- *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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Kenya’s internet quality is one of the worst in the world
by David Indeje 01 Oct '22

01 Oct '22

Dear Listers, Gather around. Kenya’s internet quality ranked 106th globally https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kenya-s-internet-quality-ranked-106th-…

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Kenya's Second National Cybersecurity Strategy
by David Indeje 29 Sep '22

29 Sep '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, The Kenyan Government on 5, August 2022, launched the second National Cybersecurity Strategy to sustain its efforts in addressing cybersecurity. The strategy recognizes the cross-cutting nature of cyberspace and the need for coordinated and collective action from all sectors. The Key pillars guiding the strategy include: 1. Cybersecurity governance; 2. Cybersecurity policies, laws, regulations and standards; 3. Critical Information Infrastructures Protection (CIIP); 4. Cybersecurity capability and capacity building; 5. Cyber-Risks & Cyber-Crimes Management; and 6. Co-operation and collaboration The Strategy also has an implementation matrix which outlines the strategic interventions related to the Strategic Pillars. The matrix assigns roles and responsibilities to various cybersecurity actors to be performed within specified timelines as well as estimated costing of the initiatives. For more in depth details, attached is Kenya's Second National Cybersecurity Strategy. -- *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] KICTANet at FIFA: Launch of CIPESA's State of Internet Freedoms in Africa 2022 Report
by Angela Minayo 29 Sep '22

29 Sep '22

Hi Listers, CIPESA has launched its State of Internet Freedom in Africa Report for 2022 today at the closing ceremony of the 9th Forum for Internet Freedom in Kenya. Have a look at the key findings and recommendations of the report here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kictanet-at-fifa-launch-of-cipesas-state-of-inte… Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet 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] Digital Inclusion and Civic Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Africa
by Angela Minayo 29 Sep '22

29 Sep '22

Hi Listers, KICTANet is attending the Forum for Internet Freedom in Africa. Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities took a centre stage and one of our Listers, Dr. John Ndavula, hosted a session on digital inclusion and Civic Participation of PwDs in Africa. Here is a summary of the key takeaways: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/digital-inclusion-and-civic-participation-of-per… Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet 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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Meeting With Special Rapporteur on FoE and ATI in Africa
by David Indeje 27 Sep '22

27 Sep '22

Dear Listers, The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) participated in a meeting organised by the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) on the sidelines of FIFAfrica with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information, Commissioner Ourveena GeereeshaTopsy-Sonoo. Read the highlights from the meeting themed “An Evening with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa” https://bit.ly/3CbO47K <https://t.co/OvCLHWMN6R>

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