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Enabling Telecom Regulatory Frameworks for #CommunityNetworks in Africa.
by David Indeje 30 Mar '22

30 Mar '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, Ms. Josephine Miliza, KICTANet's Africa policy coordinator for the APC-LOCNET project, has written on "Enabling Telecom Regulatory Frameworks for #CommunityNetworks in Africa." She shares examples from Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe where she argues that even with the progress, the policy and regulatory environments in many African states are still unsupportive thus threatening the scalability and sustainability of community networks. The essence of #CommunityNetworks is more than the infrastructure. It’s giving communities power to self-determination, to build/adapt/use technologies that reflect their values, needs, and priorities. The Local Networks (LocNet) initiative, is being led by APC in partnership with Rhizomatica. Here is the link https://bit.ly/3DlG56W [image: v.jpg] *NB:* Kindly, do not forget to join our Webinar: Building ICTs Better in a Post #COVID19 Era. Examine the issues, effects & impact of the pandemic on the sector & identify priority actions to promote ICT sector growth and greater inclusion in Kenya. The registration link is: http://bit.ly/3tLbcWo *#BetterICTinKenya * *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Webinar: Building ICTs Better in a Post #COVID19 Era
by David Indeje 29 Mar '22

29 Mar '22

[image: KIC.jpg] Dear Listers, We cordially invite you as we examine the issues, effects & impact of the pandemic on the sector & identify priority actions to promote ICT sector growth and greater inclusion in Kenya. The increased adoption of digital services has led to an increased demand for digital services, affordable devices but also put a strain on internet infrastructure. It has also resulted in a push for more affordable, accessible, and secure broadband internet access. The pandemic has also highlighted the increasing digital divide, especially for the digitally excluded communities and marginalized groups. *Date: 31 March 2022 | Time: 1100hrs – 1330hrsPlace Zoom Webinar: * https://bit.ly/3tLbcWo *#BetterICTinKenya* *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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E.U. Takes Aim at Big Tech’s Power With Landmark Digital Act
by Mutemi wa Kiama 24 Mar '22

24 Mar '22

The E.U. is expected to finalize a sweeping law aimed at Big Tech’s power that would affect app stores, ads, messaging and other everyday tools. Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:51 PM EST The law, called the Digital Markets Act, would be the most sweeping piece of digital policy since the E.U. enacted the world’s toughest rules to protect people’s online data in 2018. https://nyti.ms/3IDW5SX Warm regards, Mutemi wa Kiama Team Captain, This Is Africa: https://thisisafrica.me Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Intellectual, Social Justice & Social Accountability Entrepreneur, Strategic Planning & Organizational Development Facilitator, Strategic Communications, Movement Building Coach, Human Rights Defender, #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion. The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) Ordinary, fearless Kenyans. https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-mutemi-wa-kiama-1aa51615/ Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movement www.sautiyawanjiku.com https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt https://twitter.com/MutemiWaKiama http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead

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REMINDER: COVID 19- building better regulations Thought Leadership Forum starts in 1 week
by David Indeje 24 Mar '22

24 Mar '22

Dear Listers, Kindly do not forget to register for our next Thought Leadership Forum. This will be held virtually. Details are as below: Building ICTs Better in a Post-COVID-19 Era Date: 31 March 2022 | Time: 1100hrs – 1330hrs Place Zoom Webinar: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/building-icts-better-in-a-post-covid-19-era/ *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Call for KIGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG)
by Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu 23 Mar '22

23 Mar '22

Good afternoon Listers, Over the years KICTANet has convened the Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) which is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. In preparation for this year's KIGF, KICTANet wishes to invite volunteers from the different stakeholder groups to assist in the preparation of the KIGF2022, which will be held in June 2022. The volunteers will form The Steering Team otherwise known as the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) whose role is to assist in convening the Kenya IGF by preparing the programme and schedule and to improve the IGF process through community consultations, outreach and stakeholder engagement. MAG members volunteer and serve in their personal capacity, and are expected to have established linkages with their respective stakeholder groups. To express interest, please send an email to info(a)kictanet.or.ke with the subject line "Kenya IGF 2022 MAG" indicating your stakeholder group, expertise and why you are interested in joining the steering committee of KIGF 2022 by *6th of April 2022.* Membership to the steering team is voluntary and all materials produced by KICTANet are published under creative commons licenses. Organisations from various stakeholder groups are encouraged to nominate representatives. For more information or clarification, feel free to get in touch. Best regards, Rosemary Koech.

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WEBINAR: Building ICTs Better in a Post-COVID-19 Era
by David Indeje 22 Mar '22

22 Mar '22

Dear Listers, KICTANet Thought Leadership Series scheduled for Date: 31 March 2022 | Time: 1100hrs – 1330hrs will be held virtually and it will be focusing on Building ICTs Better in a Post-COVID-19 Era. KICTANET welcomes you to be part of the discussion. It is a follow-up on what was held early in the month " Prioritizing Privacy KICTANet Thought Leadership Series" <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmdvoc8Valo&ab_channel=KICTAnet> To register, kindly use the link below: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/building-icts-better-in-a-post-covid-19-era/ "The main objectives of the meeting are to amplify the understanding and engagement on the issues, challenges, effects and impact of COVID-19 on Kenya’s ICT Sector; and to review progress and priority actions, measures, and best practices to promote the development of the ICT sector post-COVID-19. The expected outcome is to identified priority actions, measures, and best practices to promote the development of the ICT sector post-COVID-19." *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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#PersonalDataAndElections2022: Policy Brief
by David Indeje 18 Mar '22

18 Mar '22

[image: image.png] *Dear Listers,* A few days ago, we were asked: "What is the IEBC planning to do about these aspirants who have defied digital privacy laws, stolen voters' cell phone numbers from goodness knows where, and now they are assaulting us with endless and unwelcome SMS pitches?!? CA and KICTANET what is your take? via Joyce Nyairo <https://bit.ly/3MZpF8F>. In responding to the question, we have published our latest policy brief "Personal Data & Elections 2022". It assesses how the implementation of the Data Protection Act, 2019 impacts the 2022 Kenyan elections. According to the authors, Victor Kapiyo and Tevin Mwendwa, unlike previous elections, the 2022 election will be the first to be held with a comprehensive data protection law in place. The brief underscores the mandate of the IEBC to compile and maintain a roll of registered voters in the country at the ward, constituency, and national level. It will also be It will be imperative that entities such as the IEBC, Registrar of Political Parties and telco companies, and political parties conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIA). Below is the link: https://bit.ly/3626RVW *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Digital Identification: Huduma Bill
by David Indeje 14 Mar '22

14 Mar '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, In February 2022, Kenya's Parliament held public hearings on the 2021 amendment of the Huduma Bill. Where are we in this discourse? KICTANet was not left behind in representing views from all the sectors. We submitted a memorandum on The Huduma Bill 2021 as part of a coalition of Kenyan civil society organisations with expertise in issues of identification, civil registration, nationality rights, data protection and privacy, minority rights, children’s rights, human rights, and other related issues. Here is the link https://bit.ly/3pXtEJ9 Subsequently, our Policy Brief No.5, August 2020 by Prof. Sylvia Kang’ara "Digital Identification Law in Kenya: The State of Play". The brief makes a number of recommendations, chief among them being the need to take into account and ensure compliance with the directives of the High Court. https://bit.ly/3KJvUMa *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Celebrating the #IWD2022: Highlights from KICTANet
by Grace Githaiga 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Dear Listes As we celebrate World International Women’s day (iwd2022 <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=iwd2022&highlightedUpdateUr…> ), a day set aside to celebrate <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=celebrate&highlightedUpdate…> women <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=women&highlightedUpdateUrns…>’s achievements in social, economic, cultural, and political spheres, I would like to share what KICTANet <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/> has contributed toward gender equity on the Internet <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=internet&highlightedUpdateU…> . KICTANet's efforts are focused on strengthening women's digital rights, and in line with the 2022 IWD’s theme #BreakTheBias <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=breakthebias&highlightedUpd…>, our Angela Minayo <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAACUNdKkBBTVv-Ns-cpYaWFT_PoZb4d_RvB0> shares the highlights in this blog post. International Women's Day: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/international-womens-day/ Rgds GG -- 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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FRESH: A study paper on human-centred cybersecurity: Kenyan Fintech sector
by David Indeje 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, We just had a very interactive session during the launch of our study paper on 'human-centred cybersecurity: Kenyan Fintech sector' that was commissioned by Trsut4Cyber-Flagship with the support of our partners. "This study maps the cybersecurity landscape in Kenya with a focus on the financial sector, and advocates for a humancentric approach in cybersecurity. It also provides the Kenyan country context in legislation, stakeholders, and the financial sector noting the increased access, use and adoption of ICTs in the country, which were facilitating the digital payments in the country, and whose value continued to grow as e-commerce became mainstream." The 38-page document is worth reading and KICTANet invites further comments. https://bit.ly/3vBc5SA *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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