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Kenya's Proposed Cybercrime Amendments: A Threat to Internet Freedom
by Neema Mujesia 05 Oct '24

05 Oct '24

Dear listers, We want to bring your attention to a significant development in Kenya’s legislative landscape—the introduction of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024. This bill seeks to expand the powers of the government, allowing the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) to block websites and applications that are deemed to promote "illegal activities" or "extreme religious and cultic practices." The vague language in this proposal raises important concerns about potential censorship, surveillance, and the economic ramifications for digital platforms and users alike. Victor Kapiyo has provided an in-depth analysis of the bill and its implications. You can read the analysis from this link: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/proposal-to-block-websites-and-applications-thre… We would like to hear your thoughts on this issue. What do you think about the proposed powers of the NC4? Do you see potential benefits, or do you have concerns about censorship and freedom of expression? Your feedback is valuable to us, and we look forward to your insights! With Best Regards, *Neema Mujesia,* Communications Officer@*KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> @NeemaMasitsa <https://x.com/NeemaMasitsa?t=j6CNaieXaw74Mleb0-7YcA&s=09>| LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/neema-masitsa-254350222/> ___________________________. KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | X <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/kictanet/> | Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/videos> | TikTok <https://www.tiktok.com/@kictanet> | WhatsApp <https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaQsX4w6mYPIctLsGh1K> KICTANet: *Transformed communities through the power of ICTs *

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Tanzania’s Suluhu bans websites critical to her regime
by Mwendwa Kivuva 05 Oct '24

05 Oct '24

Three of Tanzania's leading newspapers have been banned from publishing their online editions after they ran an animation deemed critical of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The ban affects all websites, social media and YouTube platforms of the three newspapers, all run by Mwananchi Communication Limited (MCL). The Citizen, Mwananchi and Mwanaspoti newspapers have had their online licences suspended for 30 days over the viral animated clip, which has since been removed. The clip, just over a minute long, published by the Citizen on social media highlighted the increasing cases of abductions and disappearances in the country. The media regulator said the content "threatens and is likely to affect and harm national unity and social peace of the United Republic of Tanzania". Rights groups have accused President Samia's government of stifling dissent and targeting opponents ahead of next year's general elections. It follows a recent wave of abductions, arrests and the brutal killing of an opposition official in the country. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czeg6wkelz5o.amp Best Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Join Us as we Secure Our World This Cybersecurity Awareness Month
by Jacinta Wothaya 04 Oct '24

04 Oct '24

Dear Listers, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month <https://tatua.digital/cyber-security/october-is-cybersecurityawarenessmonth/>, and we're excited to participate in this global initiative. As the digital world continues to expand, it's more important than ever to protect ourselves online. This year's theme, "Secure Our World," reminds us that simple steps can make a big difference in keeping our devices and data safe. The Tatua Digital Resilience Centre is committed to promoting cybersecurity awareness and throughout the month, we shall share valuable tips and resources to help you implement these practices. You can engage us using the hashtags #SecureOurWorld and #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth Visit our website <https://tatua.digital/> for detailed guides on Cyber Hygiene For You <https://tatua.digital/#gallery> and Cyber Hygiene for Small and Medium Enterprises <https://tatua.digital/cyber-hygiene-awareness/> -- Best, *Jacinta Wothaya,* *Digital Resilience Fellow @**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/>, @*tatua <https://tatua.digital/>* LinkedIn: *Jacinta Wothaya <http://www.linkedin.com/in/jacinta-wothaya-510a8b153>*

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Fwd: Advanced Human Rights Course: Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights in Africa
by Grace Githaiga 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

This might be of interest to some of you. ---------- Forwarded message --------- Date: Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 4:17 PM Subject: Advanced Human Rights Course: Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights in Africa Dear colleagues, Please note that the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, and the Global Centre on AI Governance will host an intensive short course on Artificial intelligence and human rights in Africa on *21 - 25 October 2024* . Information is on this link <https://www.chr.up.ac.za/courses-presented/ai-and-human-rights-in-africa>. Please share within your networks. Kind regards, Hlengiwe Dube Project Manager: Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit hlengiwe.dube(a)up.ac.za <Hlengiwe.Dube(a)up.ac.za> www.chr.up.ac.za *Centre for Human Rights* Faculty of Law Centre for Human Rights House University of Pretoria This message and attachments are subject to a disclaimer. Please refer to http://upnet.up.ac.za/services/it/documentation/docs/004167.pdf for full details. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to netrights+unsubscribe(a)paradigmhq.org. -- Kind regards, Dr. Grace Githaiga*,* CEO@*KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> @ggithaiga <http://twitter.com/ggithaiga> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga/> ___________________________ KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/kictanet/> | Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/videos> | TikTok <https://www.tiktok.com/@kictanet> KICTANet: *Transformed communities through the power of ICTs*

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Technopolis Bill, 2024
by Victor Kapiyo 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Dear listers, The Technopolis Bill 2024 was recently tabled and is coming up for 2nd reading. The objective of this Bill is to provide a comprehensive framework for the establishment of a Technopolis in Kenya and to create the Technopolis Development Authority which will be responsible for the development, governance, planning, management, improvement, and maintenance of every Technopolis established. The establishment of the Technopolis and the role of the Technopolis Development Authority will drive the country towards achieving its economic and development objectives, as outlined in Kenya Vision 2030. See: https://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2024/TheTechnolopisBil…

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Digital transactions push cheque to an all time low in Kenya
by Mwendwa Kivuva 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

The decline in cheque transactions in Kenya have reached a four-year low. This decrease is attributed to the rising preference for digital transactions, driven by advancements in technology and increased adoption of mobile money and internet banking. The shift towards digital payments is seen as a response to the need for more efficient, secure, and convenient financial services. As a result, businesses and individuals are increasingly opting for digital platforms over traditional cheque payments. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/markets/market-news/cheque-values-fa… Best Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Invitation to the Open Digital Health Summit - 1st to 3rd December, 2024
by Nekesa Were 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Dear Listers, The Open Digital Health Summit <https://fullstac.health/>, a 3-day conference to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from December 1-3, 2024, aims to address the needs of technical stakeholders involved in national digital architecture and the development of digital health solutions. This inaugural summit is themed, "Accelerating Full-STAC on FHIR" and will focus on leveraging open standards, technologies, architectures, and content (the “full-STAC” approach) to accelerate digital transformation in healthcare. Key topics will include: - The latest developments in leveraging HL7 FHIR within digital health solutions - Architecting solutions for interoperability and standards-based digital health architecture using Open Health Stack - Leveraging WHO SMART Guidelines content in digital health solutions - Adapting legacy systems to leverage interoperability standards - Achieving interoperability across multiple systems through HIEs - AI for digital health, including Generative AI and Large Language Models. The summit expects 150-200 participants, primarily software developers, solution and systems architects, and technical program managers from the public and private sectors. Through a blended program of expert-led talks, hands-on workshops, and self-directed learning, participants will gain knowledge and skills to advance open digital health transformation and strengthen national digital health ecosystems. There are two session tracks, (i) "Building with FHIR" for software developers and product teams and (ii) "DPIs for Health" that is geared towards Government Architects. Key partners in organizing the summit include WHO, ITU, HL7, HELINA, Africa CDC, Google Health, IntelliSOFT, Ona, Medic, PATH Digital Square, Medtronic Labs, OpenMRS the McGovern Foundation and others, with the Kenya Health Informatics Association (KeHIA) as the implementing organization. Applications are now open until October 18th following a review period (of 1 week) when successful participants will then be invited to register. Learn more at https://fullstac.health/ If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to sponsorship(a)fullstac.health Warm Regards, Nekesa.

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Telegram to Share User Data with Authorities
by Abraham Mariita 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

New twist after arrest of CEO. Telegram now says it will hand over users' IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities who have search warrants or other valid legal requests. More on this link https://bbc.com/news/articles/cvglp0xny3eo Abraham Mariita | Project Director amariita(a)internews.org Mobile +254-724-911-052 Address Chaka Place, 1st Floor, Junction of Argwings Kodhek road and Chaka road P.O. Box 7219 00200 GPO Nairobi – Kenya INTERNEWS | Local Voices. Global Change. www.internews.org<http://www.internews.org/> | @internews<http://www.twitter.com/internews> | facebook.com/internews<http://www.facebook.com/internews>

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Recall: Telegram to Share User Data with Authorities
by Okande, John Otieno 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Okande, John Otieno would like to recall the message, "Telegram to Share User Data with Authorities ".

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Civil Society Mapping Survey
by Victor Kapiyo 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Dear Listers, As part of the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) <https://cadeproject.org/cade-mission/> project co-funded by the European Union, Expectation State <https://expectationstate.com/> has been commissioned to conduct *a comprehensive mapping and baseline study on civil society organisations engagement in multilateral and multi-stakeholder Internet Governance processes.* CSOs, especially those from the Global South/Global Majority, continue to be under-represented in these essential discussions. This lack of representation and meaningful engagement, hurts civil society's ability to advocate for critical issues such as human rights, accessibility, inclusion, and gender equality in the digital realm. The baseline survey aims to address this issue by identifying and documenting existing, emerging, and cross-cutting issues and gaps in CSO engagement across key Internet Governance (IG) forums. It will delve into the challenges and opportunities CSOs face in these processes, focusing on capacity strengthening needs and on the top policy asks from civil society. The data gathered will be used to develop actionable recommendations and share best practices, with the objective of enhancing CSO participation in IG. *The online survey is estimated to last 15 – 20 minutes.* The completion of the online survey is entirely voluntary. There are no right or wrong answers; you can refuse to answer any question and terminate the survey at any time. The online survey does not collect personally identifiable information (PII) and will not ask personal questions. Your responses will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Should you need support or should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us verengai.mabika(a)expectationstate.com *Survey Link *https://iyvkyxaur7h.typeform.com/to/vqoaVR5N *Deadline:* 30 September 2024 *Learn more about the CADE project here. <https://cadeproject.org/>* 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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