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Kibaki’s letter gave birth to Kenya’s famed Silicon Savannah
by Grace Githaiga 01 Sep '19

01 Sep '19

...The journey to that phone call had begun at an insurance industry dinner two years earlier, in early 2006, at the Panari Hotel in Nairobi. Then, Mr Kagwe was the guest of honour. After his speech, a journalist had asked him to state the one thing he hoped to achieve at the ICT ministry. He told the journalist that he wanted Kenyans to communicate easily and cheaply with the world. At the time it cost Sh35 per minute to make a phone call within the Safaricom network during peak hours and up to Sh50 per minute to other networks. These high costs made Kenyans wait until off-peak hours to make cheaper calls, which often clogged the Safaricom network in the evening, rendering it impossible for anyone to get through. This state of affairs led then Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph to accuse Kenyans of peculiar calling habits, causing a PR crisis for the company. Internet connections, on the other hand, were a nightmare. Read more on: https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Kibaki-s-letter-that-delivered-broadband-inte… Best regards Grace Githaiga -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Age Appropriate Design code - part of UK Data Protection Act 2018
by Barrack Otieno 31 Aug '19

31 Aug '19

Listers, This is for your information and attention. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Richard Hill via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2019, 5:16 pm Subject: [Internet Policy] Age Appropriate Design code - part of UK Data Protection Act 2018 To: <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> As part of the process to turn the GDPR into UK law last year, an amendment was passed requiring the ICO (UK Data Protection Authority) to develop an Age Appropriate Design Code to recognize that children (anyone under 18) are a vulnerable group who deserve extra protections regarding their personal data. The attached booklet, produced by the 5Rights foundation give an easy explanation of the Code that was developed by the ICO. It also explains how the Code can be easily implemented without complicated age verification. Best, Richard _______________________________________________ To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into the Member Portal at https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login and go to the Interests tab within your profile. - View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/

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KICTANet resources available for you!
by Grace Githaiga 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

Hello Listers This is to bring to your attention that there are several resources available on the KICTANet website. They are categorized into reports, policy briefs, submissions that KICTANet has made to several policy making bodies, and several IGF reports. They can be found here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?page_id=40115 Listers are also welcome to blog on our platform '_the KICTANet Post'_ on any ICT policy and regulatory topical issues. For more information, please get in touch with Liz Orembo (lizorembo(a)kictanet.or.ke) or Mwendwa Kivuva (lordmwesh(a)gmail.com) Please see the _KICTANet post_ here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?page_id=28812 Best regards Grace Githaiga -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Internet-enabled space crime
by Barrack Otieno 26 Aug '19

26 Aug '19

Learned Listers, Interesting quagmire, interested in local perspectives. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Richard Bennett via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Sun, Aug 25, 2019 at 5:48 AM Subject: [Internet Policy] Internet-enabled space crime To: ISOC Policy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> An astronaut unlawfully accessed her wife’s bank accounts from the International Space Station. The couple are going through a bitter divorce, custody battle, etc. This is apparently the first crime to be committed in space, so the jurisdiction issues are somewhat interesting as they are with all Internet-enabled crimes. Presumably US law applies since the bank is located in the US, but I don’t really know. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/us/nasa-astronaut-anne-mcclain.html "Ms. McClain acknowledged that she had accessed the bank account from space, insisting through a lawyer that she was merely shepherding the couple’s still-intertwined finances. Ms. Worden felt differently. She filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and her family lodged one with NASA’s Office of Inspector General, accusing Ms. McClain of identity theft and improper access to Ms. Worden’s private financial records. "Investigators from the inspector general’s office have since contacted Ms. Worden and Ms. McClain, trying to get to the bottom of what may be the first allegation of criminal wrongdoing in space. "“I was pretty appalled that she would go that far. I knew it was not O.K.,” Ms. Worden said.” Opinions? RB — Richard Bennett High Tech Forum Founder Ethernet & Wi-Fi standards co-creator Internet Policy Consultant _______________________________________________ To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into the Member Portal at https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/User/Login and go to the Interests tab within your profile. - View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/ -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [NRIs List] Inviting Parliamentarians to the IGF
by Barrack Otieno 26 Aug '19

26 Aug '19

Listers, This might be of interest to our Honourable Members of Parliament, Senate, National Assembly and County Assembly. For colleagues working in County Governments share this with your MCA's and Mps. Regards Please note the registration deadlines. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <sandra(a)eurodig.org> Date: Sat, Aug 24, 2019 at 1:07 AM Subject: [NRIs List] Inviting Parliamentarians to the IGF To: <igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> Cc: <IGF2019(a)medienstadt-leipzig.org> Dear NRI colleagues, the Host of this year’s IGF, the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, is paying particular attention to invite parliamentarians from across the world. In this respect I would like to encourage you to forward the “Save the date Message” enclosed to parliamentarians in your country or region. Parliamentarians from countries on the DAC-List are eligible to apply for travel support with the IGF Secretariat until *31. August 2019.* Details about the application, visa and registration process you can also find enclosed. If you prefer the “Save the date Message” in other languages (like French, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian) kindly contact IGF2019(a)medienstadt-leipzig.org. Best Sandra _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org To unsubscribe or manage your options please go to http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Block-Chain & AI Task Force Report - August LawTech Meetup
by Linda Bonyo 18 Aug '19

18 Aug '19

Lawyers Hub and the Block Chain Association of Kenya will meet this Friday evening to discuss the recently released Report by the Block Chain & AI Task-force. Tickets are absolutely free and available here on eventbrite link ( https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lawtech-nairobi-august-meet-up-on-kenya-block-… ) We hope to see you there for this month’s edition of Nairobi LawTech Meetup as we discuss Policy/ Regulations that impact emerging technologies. Kindly contact info(a)lawyershub.ke for any clarification or queries. Sincerely, Linda Bonyo Lawyers Hub. -- ______________________________________________ *Linda Bonyo* (Ms.) | CEO, *Lawyers Hub * Tech for Justice ACK Garden House| Block D, 6th Floor |Upper Hill, Nairobi| Kenya Email: bonyo(a)*lawyershub.ke* <bonyo(a)lawyershub.ke> | Skype*:* lawyershubke Tel: +254(0)207840228 Mobile : +254784840228 www.lawyershub.org | www.lawyershub.ke | *_**__________________________________________________________* *DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Lawyers Hub.*

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Looking for opportunities to work as a transcriber
by meshack emakunat 18 Aug '19

18 Aug '19

Hello, Listers, Apology for the relevance of this post on the forum. A friend is in need of a work from home jobs such as transcriber or any relevant. This is to sustain the ever demand for her project funding. She is currently doing her masters at Egerton and I have no other way to help rather than reach out to members the group. Name: Grace WanyoikeTelephone: 0780851625Email: wanyoikewairimu(a)gmail.com I hope someone is in need of data analysis, transcription or writer services.

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KRA to tax income from apps downloaded in Kenya
by King Of Zamunda 16 Aug '19

16 Aug '19

Hello Listers, I just came across this on the dailies https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/news/KRA-to-tax-income-from-apps-downlo… What are your thoughts? [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> 08/15/19, 04:25:22 PM

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Public participation on the national CCTV policy: deadline 14 August
by Alice Munyua 16 Aug '19

16 Aug '19

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Fwd: [Open Position] Senior Program Officer, DFS Regulatory & Consumer Protection Technologies
by Rafe Mazer 16 Aug '19

16 Aug '19

Colleagues, See below interesting position with Gates for those with FinTech, ICT and regulatory backgrounds. All the best Rafe > From: Himanshu Nagpal > Subject: [Open Position] Senior Program Officer, DFS Regulatory & Consumer Protection Technologies > > Dear FSP team and partners, > > As you know, we have been ramping up our efforts in the area of DFS risk mitigation; with an emphasis on leveraging technology. > > To further accelerate this body of work we have just opened a new role on my team for a Senior Program Officer, DFS Regulatory & Consumer Protection Technologies. > > The focus of this newly created role is to leverage technology to enable financial regulators in managing the risks posed by emerging financial services models without impeding the innovation required to drive financial inclusion. Our aim is to ensure that the progress being made in financial inclusion remains robust and increases the likelihood for technology to drive inclusive growth and poverty alleviation while protecting consumers and their confidence in the system > > Key areas of focus will include: > Consumer protection including fraud, over indebtedness, grievance redressal, disclosure, informed consent, literacy, product suitability among other topics. > Regulatory tools and data systems for effective market supervision of consumer protection and market conduct. > Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. > Technology capacity building for financial regulators in low-middle income countries (LMICs) > > In terms of skills and experience we are hoping to find someone who has experience in both regulatory/policy and technology domains; preferably at a one or more of the following types of institutions: a) leading financial regulatory authority, b) reg-tech/risk management solutions provider, or c) global financial services institution driving their regulatory and compliance agenda. > > I request you to please share this job opening amongst your networks to help us build a strong pipeline of candidates. > > Thanks a lot in advance for your help, > > Best Regards > Himanshu > Himanshu Nagpal > Deputy Director > Financial Services for the Poor > www.gatesfoundation.org

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