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Alert: Invitation to Stakeholder Engagement the ODPC Guidance Note for the Communication Sector
by David Indeje 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Dear Listers, KICTANet <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> in partnership with Article 19 East Africa <https://www.article19.org/> is hosting a breakfast Meeting with Stakeholders in the telecommunications sector to engage on the ODPC Guidance Note for the Communication Sector <https://www.odpc.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ODPC-Guidance-Note-for-th…> *.* The meeting seeks to raise awareness of the ODPC Guidance Note, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for businesses in the communications sector in protecting the right to privacy. Please see concept note and programme <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/stakeholder-engagement-on-the-odpc-guidance-note…> for more details on the event. This meeting will be held on 5th June 2024 from 7:30 am to 11:00 pm in Nairobi. We have 5 slots for individuals working on data protection on a first-come first-served basis. If interested, please email Nzambi at nkakusu(a)kictanet.or.ke at your earliest convenience. -- *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: REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT COMPETITION AMENDMENT BILL, 2024
by Angela Minayo 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Dear Listers, The Competition Authority is calling for comments on the Draft Competition (Amendment) Bill 2024 by *11th June 2024*. Notably, the bill seeks to widen the ambit of the Competition Authority to digital markets. ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa is preparing its submission and if you would like your organisation to be part of this process please reach out to me at *angelaminayo@article19. org* Best Regards, *Angela Minayo Kidiavai*

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#KeIGF2024: Shaping Kenya's Digital Future: Join the 17th Kenya Internet Governance Forum
by David Indeje 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Dear listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) is back for its 17th edition! This year's theme, "Building Kenya's Multistakeholder Digital Future," aligns with the global IGF theme, fostering a collaborative approach to shaping Kenya's digital landscape. *Key Themes for 2024* - Harnessing Innovation and Managing Risks - Digital Technologies for Development - Advancing Digital Inclusion - Strengthening Multistakeholder Governance Over 300 individuals from various sectors are expected to participate in the forum, which will be a hybrid event with both online and offline components on June 27, 2024. <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/keigf-2024-shaping-kenyas-digital-future-togethe…> -- *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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CADE: Empowering civil society to shape digital policies and standards
by David Indeje 31 May '24

31 May '24

Dear Listers, KICTANet is proud to invite you to the launch of the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) project. CADE is a consortium of nine organisations that teamed up for one aim: to enhance the capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) for effective advocacy in multilateral and multistakeholder internet governance processes. *Interested to know more?* Join us for the official launch at the WSIS+20 Forum! Public announcement <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2024/Agenda/RPWeb?live=False&fs=IYGMI&c…>: at 09:00–09:45 CEST (07:00–07:45 UTC) Technical session: Enhancing CSO participation in global digital policy processes: Roles, structures, and accountability at 10:00–10:45 CEST (08:00–08:45 UTC) CADE is co-funded by the European Union. Visit the KICTANet website <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> -- *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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KICTANet SUBMITS MEMORANDA ON THE FINANCE BILL, 2024.
by Linda Wairure 31 May '24

31 May '24

*Dear Listers,* *The Kenya ICT Action Network* extends gratitude to you for your valuable contributions to the recent 3-day mailing list discussion on the* Finance Bill, 2024*. Your insights and perspectives were incredibly valuable and have been incorporated in the memorandum submitted to the *Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly*. Your feedback has been instrumental in the public participation process and in shaping the fiscal policy. We duly acknowledge the contribution of the *active listers* and the* Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) *in the development process of the memorandum. Hereby is the *link* to access the copy of the *detailed memorandum of the Finance Bill, 2024* for your reference. https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/memorandum-on-the-finance-bill-2024-… Kenya’s Digital Tax Tightrope: Balancing Revenue with Growth | KICTANet Think Tank <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kenyas-digital-tax-tightrope-balancing-revenue-w…> KICTANet extends its best wishes for a restful and enjoyable weekend ahead. Once again, thank you for your commitment and support. Your continued engagement is essential as we strive to safeguard data, support innovation, and promote the growth of the digital economy through ICT policy and regulation. Kind regards, Linda Gichohi. *Kenya ICT Action Network.*

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Africa IGF this year?
by Gachungi, Lydia 30 May '24

30 May '24

Hello Partners, Anyone with the latest information on the Africa IGF taking place this year? Kindly share Grateful Lydia

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Kenya National Tax Policy Out
by David Indeje 30 May '24

30 May '24

Dear Listers, The national Tax Policy has been published. See how it affects some areas. -- *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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KICTANet Thought Leadership Series: Policy Discussion on digital taxation in Kenya.
by Nzambi Kakusu 29 May '24

29 May '24

Dear Listers, Following the ongoing discussions going on the list and the public participation set to be delivered to Parliament tomorrow Tuesday,28th May 2024. KICTANet is hosting an in-person half day meeting on *Wednesday 29 May 2024* in Nairobi to discuss the digital tax. If you would be interested to participate, please RSVP by sending me an email at nkakusu(a)kictanet.or.ke. Please note that we have 5 limited slots and will send invitations on a first come first served basis. Warmly, Nzambi Kakusu

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KFCB puts YouTube content creators on spot over filming licences
by Grace Githaiga 25 May '24

25 May '24

Listers Interesting turn of events. Several Kenyan content creators who share their content on YouTube, have received letters from the Kenya Film Classification Board threatening legal action unless they secure filming licences within the next 14 days. Read the story here: https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024-05-24-kfcb-puts-youtube-content-creato… -- 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* -- 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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Google Announces Umoja, a new fiber optic cable connecting Africa to Australia
by Victor Kapiyo 24 May '24

24 May '24

Today, Google announced new investments in digital infrastructure and security initiatives designed to increase digital connectivity, accelerate economic growth, and deepen resilience across Africa. Anchored in Kenya, the Umoja cable route will pass through Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, including the Google Cloud region, before crossing the Indian Ocean to Australia. Umoja’s terrestrial path was built in collaboration with Liquid Technologies to form a highly scalable route through Africa, including access points that will allow other countries to take advantage of the network. Read more: https://blog.google/intl/en-africa/company-news/improving-connectivity-and-…

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