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Viral video in Malaysia gets a student 4G in her village
by Adam Lane 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

A university student in Malaysia went out on a limb (literally - up a tree all night) to ensure she had a good 3G internet connection to sit her exams online. Her viral video has led to the government committing to putting in a 4G site! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-53079907

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Re: [kictanet] Invitation to attend an Africa Union Commission, ATU, ISOC and Mozilla Webinar on Spectrum Strategies
by Barrack Otieno 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

Listers, This is for your information and action. *Invitation to Participate in a Webinar on Shared Spectrum Strategies to Increase Affordable Access in Rural Areas* *FRENCH BELOW- FRANCAIS PLUS BAS * African Union Commission in collaboration with ATU, ISOC, ATU Mozilla, APC and NetHope is organizing a Webinar on shared Spectrum Strategies to Increase Affordable Access in Rural Areas. The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the essential role the Internet plays in developing Africa’s economy. Yet Internet access challenges are leaving many Africans behind during this time of crisis and deepening existing inequalities. Rural areas in particular with sparse populations and often lower income levels have yet to see any significant change in access. This webinar will aim at capacity building on innovations in regulation that have the potential to improve affordable access in rural areas through shared spectrum strategies. Issues to discuss will include license exempt spectrum, dynamic spectrum management, as well as use it or share provisions for IMT spectrum. *Date and Time:* Ø Date: 26 June 2020 Ø Time: 16:00 to 17:30 Addis Ababa time ( i.e.GMT+3) *For More Information: *Please visit either of the following event pages: § https://www.internetsociety.org/events/african-internet-resilience/shared-s… § https://au.int/en/newsevents/20200626/internet-resilience-africa-webinar-se… *Registration to the Webinar* <https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg>*:* Please complete the registration form in the following link. You will receive instructions how to join the webinar through your email address. https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg *FRANCAIS * *Invitation à participer à un webinaire sur les stratégies à spectre partagé pour accroître l'accès abordable dans les zones rurales* La Commission de l'Union africaine, en collaboration avec ATU, ISOC, ATU Mozilla, APC and NetHope, organise un webinaire sur les stratégies de spectre partagé pour accroître l'accès abordable dans les zones rurales. La pandémie du COVID-19 met en évidence le rôle essentiel d’Internet dans le développement de l’économie africaine. Pourtant, les problèmes d'accès à Internet laissent de nombreux Africains derrière pendant cette période de crise et aggravent les inégalités existantes. Les zones rurales, en particulier avec des populations clairsemées et des niveaux de revenu souvent plus bas, n'ont pas encore vu de changement significatif dans l'accès. Ce webinaire visera à renforcer les capacités sur les innovations en matière de réglementation qui ont le potentiel d'améliorer l'accès abordable dans les zones rurales grâce à des stratégies de spectre partagées. Les questions à discuter incluront l’exempt de licence, de la gestion dynamique du spectre, ainsi que de son utilisation ou du partage des dispositions pour le spectre IMT. *Date et heure:* - Date : 26 juin 2020 - Heure : 16h00 à 17h30 Heure d’Addis Ababa ( c-a-d GMT+3) *Pour plus d'informations: *veuillez visiter l'une des pages d'événement suivantes § https://au.int/en/newsevents/20200626/internet-resilience-africa-webinar-se… § https://www.internetsociety.org/events/african-internet-resilience/shared-s… *Inscription au Webinaire:* <https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg> Veuillez remplir le formulaire d’inscription contenu dans le lien suivant pour recevoir des instructions sur la façon de rejoindre le webinaire par l’intermédiaire de votre adresse e-mail. https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atvxKCdFQXK2bhq43qpZdg -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting
by Barrack Otieno 22 Jun '20

22 Jun '20

Listers, You are welcome. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN Policy Calendar <PolicyCalendar(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 2:14 PM Subject: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting To: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org>, Silvia Vivanco < silvia.vivanco(a)icann.org>, Evin Erdogdu <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org>, Yesim Nazlar <yesim.nazlar(a)icann.org>, Claudia Ruiz <claudia.ruiz(a)icann.org>, Michelle DeSmyter <michelle.desmyter(a)icann.org>, Gisella Gruber < Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org>, Alperen Eken <alperen.eken(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, Leon Sanchez <leon.sanchez(a)board.icann.org>, Pierre Dandjinou <pierre.dandjinou(a)icann.org>, Barrack Otieno < otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>, Sarah Kiden <skiden(a)gmail.com>, Seun Ojedeji < seun.ojedeji(a)gmail.com>, Mohamed Elbashir <mohamed.elbashir(a)icann.org> Cc: Aaron Jimenez <aaron.jimenez(a)icann.org>, Vinciane Koenigsfeld < vinciane.koenigsfeld(a)icann.org>, Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org>, Lisa Saulino <lisa.saulino(a)icann.org>, Franco Carrasco < franco.carrasco(a)icann.org>, ihab.osman(a)board.icann.org < ihab.osman(a)board.icann.org>, mandla.msimang(a)board.icann.org < mandla.msimang(a)board.icann.org>, Board Calendaring < Board-Calendaring(a)icann.org> *Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting <https://68.schedule.icann.org/meetings/fTbJ82YZT3LKaAyHx>* *Audio French: Session Token TBC* NEW Zoom link - https://icann.zoom.us/j/98002997794?pwd=QkFBY1ZCYkNLbDBmZXlyQUdlWVFhUT09 *Agenda:* 1. *Welcome address* – Seun Ojedeji, AFRALO Chair (3 min) 2. *Opening remarks* - Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair (5 min) 3. *Guests speakers*: 1. Göran Marby, ICANN President and CEO (5 min) 2. Remarks by ICANN Board Vice Chair (León Sánchez), (5 min) 3. Mandla Msimang, ICANN Board member, Africa (5 min) 4. Ihab Osman ICANN Board member, Africa (5 min) 5. Pierre Dandjinou, ICANN Vice President GSE for Africa (5 min) 4. *Introduction of the theme topic* – Barrack Otieno (5 min) 5. *Presentation of the statement* – Sarah Kiden, AFRALO Secretariat /Barrack Otieno/Drafting Team (10 min) EN Version <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/126429401/Joint%20AFRALO-A…> & FR Version <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/126429401/Joint%20AFRALO-A…> 6. *Discussion, modification and adoption of the statement* - Sarah kiden, All (40 min) 7. *Closing address* – Seun Ojedeji, AFRALO Chair (2 min) -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Mourning Dr. Fernando Wangila (Martha Muriuki)
by Matunda Nyanchama 21 Jun '20

21 Jun '20

Pole sana for the passing of Dr Wangila. He was a good friend and an active leader in the ICT sector in the country, beyond NTSA. ...I remember having a discussion once with him on how technology could help reduce accidents. He made a good point both the police and the NTSA needed a change of mindset where they helped drivers obey the law rather than entrapping them for extortion. For example, why wouldn't we have smart roads that warned you when over speeding in a controlled zone and asked, gently to slow down. ...I thought that was difficult, at least from the majority of people he worked with. May he rest in peace. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; Director & Managing Consultant, <mailto:mnyanchama@aganoconsulting.com> mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; <http://www.aganoconsulting.com/> www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: <http://twitter.com/#%21/nmatunda> nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or <mailto:info@aganoconsulting.com> info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)

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Mourning Dr. Fernando Wangila
by Grace Githaiga 20 Jun '20

20 Jun '20

Listers On behalf of KICTANet, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late Dr. Fernando Wangila. His death is a considerable loss, not only to his family but also for Kenya’s technology industry. We recognise him as a champion of digital transformation who made great contributions to Kenya’s tech industry. He was instrumental in the implementation of the Transport Information Management System (TIMS) at the National Transport and Safety Authority where he served as Head of ICT Director. As a KICTANet lister, he was always benevolent in sharing his ideas with us through our many forums. Peace and comfort to his family! Here are links to his pics in one of the KICTANet events: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLa9IK4yMUdq0WKrTHh7_8LWNHeF4G5m/view?usp=… https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLa9IK4yMUdq0WKrTHh7_8LWNHeF4G5m/view?usp=… https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLa9IK4yMUdq0WKrTHh7_8LWNHeF4G5m/view?usp=…

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Call for applications: Digital Identity and National Security Fellowship
by Wakesho Kililo 20 Jun '20

20 Jun '20

Greetings Listers! Please see below a call for applications for research fellows. Kindly also circulate to your networks. Many thanks and best regards, Wakesho

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Fwd: [ALAC] At-Large Review 2 Implementation (ARI) Final Report to the Organisational Effectiveness Committee (OEC).
by Barrack Otieno 20 Jun '20

20 Jun '20

Listers, This might be of interest to those following the work of At Large in ICANN. Best Regards Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2020, 11:48 pm Subject: [ALAC] At-Large Review 2 Implementation (ARI) Final Report to the Organisational Effectiveness Committee (OEC). To: alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Dear All, Please find attached the At-Large Review 2 Implementation (ARI) Final Report to the Organisational Effectiveness Committee (OEC). This report is the third and final report of the ARI to be submitted to the Board Organizational Effectiveness Committee on 30 June 2020. Highlights of the Final Report, along with potential impact on the RALOs, will be presented during the Regional Leadership Meeting during ICANN68. The Final Report will be tabled for the ALAC during the Wrap Up Session. This report is being sent for information purposes. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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KeNOG - Network Operations - Webinar 1
by Odhiambo Washington 18 Jun '20

18 Jun '20

Hello Listers, KeNOG is a volunteer lead community that aims to enhance local technical capacity in the areas of Network Operations, Internet Services, Internet Security, Automation, Storage & Cloud-based services. A first in a series of webinars is being organized on the 25th of June 2020 at 2PM Kenya Time under "Network Operations". You can register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/3hAQXm7 Agenda is as follows: - Welcome and background - (KeNOG PC/Co-Chairs - 5 mins) - How ISPs work - Michelle Opiyo (15 mins) - Network Engineer Career Paths - John Gitau (15 mins) - How to develop an ISP IPv6 implementation plan - Simon Mayoye (15 mins) - Q/A – 25 mins Moderator: Martha Muriuki -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi, KE +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 "Oh, the cruft.", grep ^[^#] :-)

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Any law governing CCTV management in Kenya?
by David Indeje 18 Jun '20

18 Jun '20

Dear Listers, https://www.k24tv.co.ke/news/it-officers-face-charges-for-leaking-footage-o… IT officers face charges for leaking footage of Uhuru, Raila touring CBD at night

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Fwd: Update from the Lifeline Fund
by Grace Bomu 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Dear all, This may be of interest to CSOs and HRDs. Regards, ------- Dear colleagues, This email is to share with you that the *Lifeline Embattled CSO Assistance Fund*, a consortium of 7 international non-governmental organizations supported by 19 governments interested to push back against civic space threats - is temporarily expanding its advocacy grant criteria to enable CSOs to hold governments accountable for violations committed due to increasing restrictions to civic space during COVID-19 Please share with partners you consider could benefit from this fund. Best regards, *Sophia Hernández * Program Associate *Civic Engagement & Government **International * ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Danya Greenfield <Greenfield(a)freedomhouse.org> Date: Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 12:15 PM Subject: update from the Lifeline Fund To: Danya Greenfield <Greenfield(a)freedomhouse.org> Dear colleagues, We hope that you, your team, and your loved ones are healthy and safe. We are in a difficult moment – due to the impact of COVID-19 on all of our communities and this critical juncture for racial justice – but we wanted to reach out to share some new information with you. In response to increasing restrictions on civic space due to COVID-19, Lifeline is temporarily expanding its advocacy grant criteria to enable CSOs to hold governments accountable for such violations. Whereas our advocacy grants typically fund projects focused on freedom of association and assembly, we can now temporarily support projects that seek to address the impact of COVID-19 on a broader range of civic space issues, including freedom of expression; access to information and accountability; abuse of executive power; and misuse of surveillance and data. Attached you will find a summary of the three types of short-term assistance we can provide – emergency assistance, resiliency, and advocacy grants. We hope that you will share this information with other partners or CSOs that you feel might qualify for support, particularly those representing marginalized communities. For more information, please check www.csolifeline.org. As always, we welcome referrals from trusted partners. We look forward to engaging with you in thinking about more innovative ways to support CSOs on the front lines of human rights and social justice work around the world. Best Danya *The Lifeline Fund for Embattled CSOs <http://www.csolifeline.org/> provides **emergency financial assistance** to civil society organizations (CSOs) under threat or attack, as well as rapid response advocacy and resiliency grants to support CSOs in responding to broader threats against civic space. Founded in 2011, Lifeline is a consortium of 7 international non-governmental organizations supported by 19 governments that aims to push back against civic space threats. The Lifeline consortium is led by Freedom House and consists of Front Line Defenders, CIVICUS, International Center for Not-For-Profit Law (ICNL), People in Need (PIN), FORUM-ASIA, and Swedish International Liberal Center (SILC). Since its founding, Lifeline has provided grants to 2,222 at-risk civil society organizations (CSOs) in 115 countries. * -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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