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Petition opposes Govt Single Paybill directive.
by James Mbugua 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

Listers, Two petitioners have gone to Court seeking to reverse President Ruto's directive for all government services to be paid for through a single Paybill number. The petitioners want it quashed for want of kegality/Constitutionality because: - That the directive is not grounded in the PFM or any other Statutory Act. - That there was no public participation regarding the same - That it does not distinguish, as it should between County and National government services. We're the Court cases regarding the eCitizen payments system resolved by the way? Regards, JG

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Fwd: Invitation: Launch of the Guide to Green Data Centers – 05.09.2023, 1:00-3:45 pm
by Grace Githaiga 25 Aug '23

25 Aug '23

Listers, this might be of interest to some of you. Rgds GG ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: DTC Kenya <dtc-kenya(a)giz.de> Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 6:47 PM Subject: Invitation: Launch of the Guide to Green Data Centers – 05.09.2023, 1:00-3:45 pm To: *Invitation* *INVESTING IN AFRICA’S DIGITAL AND GREEN TRANSFORMATION – * *LAUNCH OF THE GUIDE TO GREEN DATA CENTRES* An Africa Climate Summit 2023 side event hosted by the Digital Transformation Centre Kenya on behalf of Germany, the World Bank, and the International Telecommunications Union *When: *Tuesday, 05th September 2023 │1:00-3:45 pm *Where:* KOFISI Square, 11th Floor, 104 Riverside Dr, Nairobi, Kenya *RSVP by 1st September 2023 using this **Registration Form* <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=jLK6W_PeBEaIIl5wfajbqKt…> Dear Partner, Accompanying the Africa Climate Summit (04.-06.09.2023, Nairobi, Kenya), the side event “Investing in Africa’s Digital and Green Transformation – Launch of the Guide to Green Data Centers” will take place on Tuesday, 5th September 2023, 1:30-3:45 pm. The event is organised by the Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) Kenya, a project by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of Germany, in collaboration with the World Bank, and the International Telecommunication Union. *It is our great pleasure to invite you to attend the event in person. RSVP by 1st September 2023 using this* *Registration Form.* <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=jLK6W_PeBEaIIl5wfajbqKt…> Please find the draft agenda attached. We look forward to your participation. Feel free to share this invitation with your network! Yours sincerely, The Digital Transformation Centre Kenya on behalf of the Data Economy Initiative ------------------------------ Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH; Sitz der Gesellschaft Bonn und Eschborn/Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn, Germany; Registergericht/Registered at Amtsgericht Bonn, Germany; Eintragungs-Nr./Registration no. HRB 18384 und/and Amtsgericht Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Eintragungs-Nr./Registration no. HRB 12394; USt-IdNr./VAT ID no. DE 113891176; Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats/Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Jochen Flasbarth; Vorstand/Management Board: Thorsten Schaefer-Guembel (Vorstandssprecher/Chair), Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven (Stellvertretende Vorstandssprecherin/Vice-Chair), Anna Sophie Herken -- Grace Githaiga KICTANet Convenor 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 proposes to legalise phone, email tapping in illegal cash fight
by Mwendwa Kivuva 25 Aug '23

25 Aug '23

Telephone calls and emails of Kenyans suspected to be dealing in money laundering and terrorism financing will be tapped if parliament approve changes to a Bill seeking to escalate the fight against terrorism and dirty money deals in the country. The parliamentary committee on Finance proposed the changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023 seeking to legalise the bugging of suspects’ private communication. The proposal, if adopted by the House, will give the State security machinery unfettered access to private communications of suspects in money laundering and terrorism financing. Read more https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/state-to-legalise-phone-emai… The question is if this is best practice search and seizure and whether it follows best practices. Should such orders be restricted to an order of the court? -- Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Petitioner calls on parliament to ban use of TikTok in Kenya
by Victor Kapiyo 24 Aug '23

24 Aug '23

Dear Listers, A petitioner has called on members of parliament in Kenya to ban the use of popular social media application TikTok saying it is a contributor to erosion of cultural and religious morals in the society. The Executive Officer of Bridget Connect Consultancy Bob Ndolo in a petition to the National Assembly on Tuesday, called on MPs to move with speed and ban the use of TikTok in the country as it is exposing young people to explicit sexual content. Read more: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/magazine/petitioner-calls-on-parliamen… What do you think about such calls for the regulation of social media platforms in Kenya? 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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State to legalise phone, email tapping in dirty cash fight
by Victor Kapiyo 24 Aug '23

24 Aug '23

Telephone calls and emails of Kenyans suspected to be dealing in money laundering and terrorism financing will be tapped if lawmakers approve changes to a Bill seeking to escalate the fight against terrorism and dirty money deals in the country. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/state-to-legalise-phone-emai…

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Briefing: As UN Cybercrime Treaty Negotiations Enter Final Phase
by David Indeje 23 Aug '23

23 Aug '23

Dear Listers, Join us for a panel discussion on the UN Cybercrime Convention, a proposed treaty that could have serious implications for your digital rights. *(Aug 23 at 6:30 p.m. BST. ( 08:30 PM EAT).* Hear from experts from Human Rights Watch, Access Now, KICTANet, EFF, Article 19, and Privacy International, who will share their perspectives on the risks and opportunities of the convention, and how you can get involved in shaping its outcomes. For more details: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/un-cybercrime-convention-negotiations-enter-fina… To join the news conference remotely, please register from the following link to receive the webinar ID and password: https://hrworg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M7XzpMzVQKKyElsF7g-MIA -- *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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Register for the East African Internet Governance Forum
by Barrack Otieno 23 Aug '23

23 Aug '23

Listers, You can register for the East African Internet Governance Forum here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hz0VhFTs6ASS-hSSRPAZpXRt6-FY7Y3nYwAt-E3bzA…> -- *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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Privacy and Governance Professionals Survey Report
by Mugambi Laibuta 22 Aug '23

22 Aug '23

Dear Listers, The Data Privacy and Governance Society carried out a survey of privacy and governance professionals. The survey was to help us gain insights into the current state of our profession. Some highlights from the survey: - 59% of data privacy professionals do not hold any certification - 23% of data privacy professionals carry out both internal and external Data Protection Officer (DPO) roles - 50% of internal DPOs experience conflict in their role - 39% of internal DPOs earn less than Ksh. 100,000 (USD 690) per month - 70% of external DPOs are from the legal profession Happy reading. Regards, Laibuta

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Articles from KICTANet 21 August 2023
by News＠KICTANet 21 Aug '23

21 Aug '23

KICTANet Newsletter [View this in your browser.](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCJmNWFiYTM2MWYxZWUiLGZhbHNlXQ) Welcome to our weekly newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates and developments in the world of technology and policy in Kenya and beyond. Highlights: Training on Online Gender-Based Violence for Law Enforcement Digitalization has increased instances and the intensification of online violence within the digital sphere due to anonymity, automation, remote action, easy accessibility, and dissemination. Consequently, victims are being silenced and pushed out of digital spaces. Online gender-based violence is an action by one or more people that harm others based on their sexual or gender identity or by enforcing harmful … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCI3NThmODI1ZjAxNWYiLGZhbHNlXQ) (https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data…) Training on Online Gender Based Violence for Law Enforcement Sector Date: 17th August 2023 Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Venue: Royal Tulips Hotel Nairobi Introduction KICTANet in partnership with GIZ is implementing a project on Online Gender Based Violence in Kenya. The Project has two parts one on qualitative and quantitative research on online gender-based violence in Kenya and one capacity building on online gender-based violence for women in … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCJjZWJlMzZjMGU1MzUiLGZhbHNlXQ) What You Need to Know About Data Governance and Why it Matters [The benefits of data governance for the public and private sectors](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCI3NTJiZDM4NGFlMDkiLGZhbHNlXQ) Data governance is a set of rules, procedures, and practices that leverage data as an asset for wealth creation. This article explains what data governance is and why it is important for both the public and private sectors. [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCI3NTJiZDM4NGFlMDkiLGZhbHNlXQ) Worldcoin Project Runs into Kenyan Turbulence By John Walubengo The Cabinet Secretary in charge of Interior Security, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, ordered the Kenyan operations of a startup organization called Worldcoin to stop last week. This came after the media reported long queues of Kenyans who were receiving 50 USD, or about Ksh 7,000, for simply looking at a shiny globe-like object called the Orb. The Communication … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCJiZmE1MzRkYWJkOTciLGZhbHNlXQ) [Worldcoin -TheOrb Image Credits: Worldcoin](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCJiZmE1MzRkYWJkOTciLGZhbHNlXQ) Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure: What You Need to Know [Computer code seen on a screen with a skull representing a computer virus attack. Photo: Shutterstock Images](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCIxNzU0MWE4ZDI1M2YiLGZhbHNlXQ) Learn what critical infrastructure is, why it is important, and how cyberattacks can affect it. Find out the common types of cyberattacks and how to prevent them. [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCIxNzU0MWE4ZDI1M2YiLGZhbHNlXQ) Policy Brief: Kenya’s Cybersecurity Capacity Building Needs Outlined The “Mapping Kenya’s Cybersecurity Capacity-Building Needs” policy brief addresses the growing need for cybersecurity capacity-building in Kenya. [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCIyMGJmNzE0Y2UzNWEiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Cyber threats are growing amid the coronavirus pandemic](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCIyMGJmNzE0Y2UzNWEiLGZhbHNlXQ) How to Best Represent Experiences of Persons with Disabilities. [Accessibility computer icon](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCIwZWM4NDMyMjYwOTEiLGZhbHNlXQ) Whilst browsing the internet, I stumbled upon two photos. The first photo showcased a woman wearing glasses and sitting in a wheelchair while using a laptop. I had planned to use this free stock photo for an article I was working on. It perfectly matched the theme and highlighted the involvement of people with disabilities and women in the digital … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCIwZWM4NDMyMjYwOTEiLGZhbHNlXQ) Kenya’s Cyberspace Under Attack: A Call for Multistakeholder Approach Kenya’s cyberspace experienced a cyber attack from a group calling itself ‘Anonymous Sudan’, believed to be hired cyber-mercenaries from Eastern Europe. The attack targeted critical government and private sector services, causing servers to shut down. Defending against such attacks requires a deliberate, long-term, multistakeholder approach, as outlined in Kenya’s National Cybersecurity Strategy. [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCI4MTU4Njc1Y2NjZGYiLGZhbHNlXQ) [Data-privacy-Mati Mango](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCI4MTU4Njc1Y2NjZGYiLGZhbHNlXQ) E-Citizen Attack: How Cyber Insecurity Enables Inaccessibility [Logo of the e-citizen website](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCIyNWI3NWExM2ZkYzYiLGZhbHNlXQ) The government of Kenya's e-services is under attack. The e-Citizen platform, which hosts several essential public services and sensitive data, came under a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. For days now, no one can access these crucial services online. A collective of hackers claiming to be associated with Anonymous Sudan took responsibility. By Thursday, 27th of July, Kenyans could … [Read more](https://www.kictanet.or.ke?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIzMiIsImQ4YTUxYjEzN2Y5OWI0OGE4NmQwMDUyOGFhZGNhMWMxIiwiMjEiLCIyNWI3NWExM2ZkYzYiLGZhbHNlXQ) KICTANet Statement on Revised Zero Draft at OEWG Fifth Session KICTANet’s statement on the revised zero draft during the Fifth Substantive Session of the OEWG, including suggestions for stakeholder contributions to the implementation of various proposals. 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Beyond Digitization – What Next for Kenya?
by David Indeje 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

Dear Listers, This week, Mr John Walubengo discusses the digitization of government services in Kenya, where over 5,000 public sector services have already been digitized and made accessible online. While this provides convenience and cost reduction to citizens, he argues that there is still much room for improvement. The data that could help citizens make important decisions are buried deep in government departmental silos and is not easily accessible. He suggests that the next step for the government should be to focus on data governance and breaking down departmental data silos to make this information more easily accessible to citizens. He looks forward to hearing your feedback on the same. -- *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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