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The Inaugural NRF Hackathon 2024
by Paul Magacha 09 Jun '24

09 Jun '24

Dear Listers, The Inaugural NRF Hackathon 2024 was a success and culminated with different winners in the hackathon challenges and innovative solutions developed by the youthful participants. The event was graced by seven industry expert judges including John Walubengo, Esther Muchiri, Tonya Nyakeya, John Gichuki among others. The judges evaluated 32 innovative cybersecurity solutions and ideas that the participants developed using emerging technologies such as Blockchain, AI etc. Thank you all for your support in this event that helped in making it a success as we continue to nurture and mentor our youth. See below link for a snippet of the event; https://youtu.be/lEb3E6hrc3Y?si=TGiFgHk4N2Is0Vng Looking forward to the 2025 edition! Best Regards, Paul. Sent from my iPhone

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Effect of Data Minimization on Small Businesses
by N N 06 Jun '24

06 Jun '24

Dear Listers, https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/industry/lipa-na-m-pesa-to… The onset of data minimization will have a great effect on small businesses which rely on API's to record and credit recurrent payments to the accounts of their customers. An example is an estate agency which collects rent through a till number and an API credits payments to rent accounts based on the phone number. With the current masking on the number i.e. +2547xxxxx015 or the default +254700000000, the API will no longer know where to credit the rent received via till. Another example is the Naivas Supermarket Loyalty program which rewards loyalty points automatically to a customer who pays for shopping via Lipa na MPESA. Going forward, this will not be possible. Not sure whether there is any workaround around this problem. I personally think the data minimization should apply to generated till statements and not to information shared at an API level since this affects how some systems work. Or there should be a provision where businesses commit not to share data collected through payments with third parties under any circumstances. At the very least, data minimization should happen at the person to person level where MPESA allows me to know your three names just because I sent you money. Please share your thoughts. Best Regards, -------------------------------- *Nick Ngatia* Email <nick.ngatia(a)childrenyouth.org> *|* Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/niccoswagg1> *|* *Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/nickngatia> **| LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-ngatia-a6b06a7b?trk=nav_responsive_tab_pro…> * *Skype:* *nick.ngatia** |* *Phone:* *+25**4 (0) 711 42 2015* *"Development Towards Sustainability is far too more important to leave it to chance."* ---------------------------------

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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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