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Google bows to Film Board order, flags gay video
by Grace Githaiga 08 May '16

08 May '16

American technology giant Google’s associate company YouTube has initiated the process of pulling down a Kenyan gay music video that was flagged as being inappropriate by the Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB). http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Google-bows-to-Film-Board…

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government names new Communications Authority board
by Grace Githaiga 05 May '16

05 May '16

The government has gazetted a new board to serve at the Communications Authority of Kenya, ending prolonged wrangles over the positions posed by ousted members. Levi Obonyo Owino, who was part of the expelled directors, will be in the new seven-member CA board that also includes Paul Kukubo, Mugambi Nandi, Kentice L Tikolo, Davis Cheruiyot Kitur, Christopher Guyo Huka and Patricia W Kimama.The ICT Secretary Joe Mucheru said in a gazette notice that the board will serve “for a period of 3 years with effect from April 29, 2016.” http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Kenya-names-new-Communications-Authority…

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Tweetathon for Fund for Internet Research and Education
by Mwendwa Kivuva 05 May '16

05 May '16

The Fund for Internet Research and Education from AFRINIC has benefited seven Kenyans researchers and startups before. More Kenyans can benefit from this is the word goes around. AFRINIC has planned a Tweetathon to promote the FIRE program and ensure the communication on the grants has reached a wider audience within the Continent before the expiry date of 31st May 2016. The idea of a tweetathon is to have as many accounts tweeting at the same time on the same #hashtag (#FIREAfrica) that it may even trend on twitter. This way, we can communicate to our collective audience, with the language our audience understand. The Aim of the Fund for Internet Research and Education is to boost innovative solutions and research that enhance the use of ICT within the continent. Just yesterday, Native Project fro FIRE was in Geneva, Switzerland, at the World Summit on the Information Society meeting to receive the WSIS Champion Certificate for the NatiV Project http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/stocktakingp/en/Database/Search?pId=1447600201. That is the aim of FIRE program. Basic rules for a Tweetathon ——————————————— 1. Use a common hashtag: #FIREAfrica 2. Tweets with images are more visible. You can attach any relevant appropriate image with your tweets 3. Tweet in common days: 5th, 6th and 7th May 2016. 4. Ride on other popular hashtags: currently #FASTAfrica #AIS16 5. Tweet with your personal twitter account 6. Retweet other similar tweets 7. If you have TweetDeck, schedule your tweet to send at certain intervals We have generated some tweets for you. You can compose your own new generic tweets. You can tweet in any language understandable by any community in Africa. If there is any clarification, don’t hesitate to contact me. AFRINIC | EN AVANT ————————————— TWEETS BELOW ————————————— Do you want better Internet in Africa? Apply now for Fund for Internet Research and Education grants (link: http://fireafrica.org/grant-2016) fireafrica.org/grant-2016 <https://t.co/nyaIwbuHAz> #FASTAfrica #FIREAfrica The FIRE grants application can be done in both English and French http://fireafrica.org/grant-2016 #FastAfrica #FIREAfrica FIRE encourages Francophone, Lusophone, female-led projects, & projects that support isolated communities #FastAfrica #FIREAfrica Where can I get more details about the FIRE Grants? Check the Frequently asked questions http://fireafrica.org/faq #FastAfrica #FIREAfrica The Fund for internet Research and Education is an initiative of @AFRINIC to increase uptake of the Internet #FIREAfrica How do I make an application for the Fund for Internet Research and Education? Register on this page and then login http://fireafrica.org/users/users/login #FastAfrica #FIREAfrica How do I submit a successful Grant application? Check this link http://www.fireafrica.org/tips_for_successful_grant_submission #FastAfrica #FIREAfrica Contact the FIRE Africa Team at fireprogram(a)afrinic.net if you have any questions about your application #FastAfrica #FIREAfrica What is the deadline for applying for Fund for Internet Research and Education grants? It is 31st May 2016 http://fireafrica.org/grant-2016 #FastAfrica #FIREAfrica The Fund for Internet Research and Education is funding upto 9 projects for a total of $240,000 for innovative projects across Africa http://fireafrica.org/grant-2016 #FastAfrica #FIREAfrica The Fund for Internet Research and Education is part of the Seed Alliance. See past projects from Africa, Asia and South America here seedalliance.net #FastAfrica #FIREAfrica Like the Fund for Internet Research and Education page on Facebook https://facebook.com/fireafrinic #FastAfrica #FIREAfrica Tip: Prepare your FIRE application well in advance offline, then copy paste on the application system http://fireafrica.org/grant-2016 #FIREAfrica Tip: If you don’t get an email notification after application, you may need to apply again, or contact FIRE secretariat http://fireafrica.org/grant-2016 #FIREAfrica Tip: If you have attachments, ensure they are submitted with the FIRE application form http://fireafrica.org/grant-2016 #FIREAfrica Tip: If you have any challenge with your FIRE application, the secretariat is happy to help http://fireafrica.org/grant-2016 #FIREAfrica Tip: If you make an omission during your FIRE application, you can always resubmit your application again http://fireafrica.org/grant-2016 #FIREAfrica Read more about past #FireAfrica grants on the website fireafrica.org <https://t.co/9jIw47XavC> and http://seedalliance.net/ #FIREAfrica The Fund for Internet Research & Education twitter account is @FIREAfrica. Please follow and retweet to your followers @AFRINIC #FASTAfrica #FIREAfrica Le nouveau compte twitter FIRE Africa est @FIREAfrica. S'il vous plaît suivre et retweet à tes followers de #AfricaRising @AFRINIC The Fund for Internet Research and Education is now calling for applications fireafrica.org/grant-2016 <https://t.co/nyaIwbuHAz> Please retweet #FIREAfrica APPLY NOW! #AFRINIC is pleased to announce that the FIRE Programme GRANTS 2016 are opened. Visit fireafrica.org <https://t.co/a9xzNjqOn3> @FIREAfrica APPLIQUER MAINTENANT! @AFRINIC Est heureux d'annoncer que le programme FIRE SUBVENTIONS 2016 sont ouvertes. Visitez fireafrica.org <https://t.co/a9xzNjqOn3> What is the closing date for #FIREAfrica grants? Grants applications close on 31 May 2016 http://fireafrica.org/grant-2016 #FIREAfrica Do you have a projectwith clearly demonstrated benefit for the African community? Then apply for a #FIREAfrica grant fireafrica.org/grant-2016 <https://t.co/nyaIwbMis7> #FIREAfrica has 3 types of grants giving a total of $240k: FIRE Africa Grant, Internet Society Africa Grant, FIRE Africa Scale Up Grants #FIREAfrica <https://mobile.twitter.com/hashtag/FIREAfrica?src=hash> support projects that use ICT for solutions to Africa's education, access, information, infrastructure, communication needs #FIREAfrica Grants in conjunction with @IDRC_CRDI will provide 4 Grants of up to US$25,000 each per project fireafrica.org/fire-africa-grant-2016 <https://t.co/rYurtiwGKB> Community Development grant: Innovative projects that use technical concepts to provide solutions http://fireafrica.org/fire-africa-grant-2016 <https://t.co/rYurtiwGKB> #FIREAfrica #FIREAfrica Technical Innovation grant: projects with technical concepts, solutions related to Internet development http://fireafrica.org/fire-africa-grant-2016 <https://t.co/rYurtiwGKB> Education grant: Innovative projects that use ICT to solve educational issues throughout Africa http://fireafrica.org/fire-africa-grant-2016 <https://t.co/rYurtiwGKB> Appel à #candidatures 2016 #FIREAfrica, #ISOC & @IDRC_CRDI US$25,000 par projet #Afrinic - http://www.fireafrica.org <https://t.co/SgzAqJlA6f> /grant-2016 Who should apply #FIREAfrica? Project proposals from African orgs, university, or research dev institutions and NGOs http://fireafrica.org <https://t.co/9jIw47Fz72> #FIREAfrica announce the @ISOC_Africa Grant where two Grants of US$ 25,000 for Projects within Africa http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4Wefo1> The Internet Society #FIREAfrica Grant offers US$ 25,000 for two projects in Africa @internetsociety http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4VWDZr> @InternetSociety #FIREAfrica Grant is for projects that focus on solutions on CyberSecurity http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4VWDZr> @InternetSociety #FIREAfrica Grant is for projects that focus on Naming: through innovative approaches to DNSSEC http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4VWDZr> @SOC_Africa #FIREAfrica focus on Routing: deployment of a secure routing standard – RPKI and BGP http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4VWDZr> @InternetSociety #FIREAfrica Grant focus on Access to promote & sustain an open assessable Internet http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4VWDZr> @ISOC_Africa <https://mobile.twitter.com/ISOC_Africa> Access #FIREAfrica grants focus on User experience: Making sure everyone can access the Internet http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4VWDZr> @ISOC_Africa Access #FIREAfrica grants: Infrastructure Contributing to development of infrastructure in ur community http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4VWDZr> @ISOC_Africa Access #FIREAfrica grants focus on Cost: Breaking down the financial barriers to Internet access http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4VWDZr> @internetsociety #FIREAfrica grants is for projects with an implementation period of 10-12 months http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4VWDZr> Individual @internetsociety members are welcome to apply for the #FIREAfrica grants through their ISOC Chapters http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4VWDZr> @internetsociety #FIREAfrica Grants applications close on 31st May 2016 http://fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant <https://t.co/Z5mK4VWDZr> #FIREAfrica <https://mobile.twitter.com/FIREAfrica> <https://mobile.twitter.com/FIREAfrica> #FIREAFRICA Scale Up Grants include Technical Innovation projects http://fireafrica.org/fire-africa-scale-up-grants <https://t.co/pzdPbZnmSW> @IDRC_CRDI FIRE Africa scalp grants projects will benefit from institutional strengthening and capacity building http://fireafrica.org/fire-africa-scale-up-grants <https://t.co/pzdPbZnmSW> #FIREAfrica Scale Up Grants provides three Grants of $30,000 each to scalp existing projects http://fireafrica.org/fire-africa-scale-up-grant <https://t.co/pzdPbZnmSW>s @IDRC_CRDI #FIREAfrica Scale Up Grants provides three Grants of $30,000 each for existing successful projects to scale up http://fireafrica.org/fire-africa-scale-up-grants <https://t.co/pzdPbZnmSW> Community Dev Innovative projects use technical concepts to solve unique problems faced by communities throughout Africa #FIREAfrica FIRE AFRICA Scale Up Grants include Community Development Innovations http://fireafrica.org/fire-africa-scale-up-grants <https://t.co/pzdPbZnmSW> @IDRC_CRDI @IDRC_AFRIQUE Fire Africa scale up Technical Innovation grants includes innovation in materials, devices, standards for software and content and delivery Technical Innovation are projects that use technical concepts and solutions related to Internet development, security and access. #FIREAFRICA Scale Up Grants include Education grants http://fireafrica.org/fire-africa-scale-up-grants <https://t.co/pzdPbZnmSW> @IDRC_CRDI @IDRC_AFRIQUE Governance #FIREAfrica address Internet governance & Internet policy issues including privacy, online freedoms, data retention & access FIRE AFRICA Scale Up Grants include Governance Enhancement Innovative projects http://fireafrica.org/fire-africa-scale-up-grants <https://t.co/pzdPbZnmSW> @IDRC_CRDI @IDRC_AFRIQUE Where can I get answers on the Frequently asked questions about the #FIREAfrica grants? Check fireafrica.org/faq <https://t.co/1WTh6VNDil> @AFRINIC ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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The last one year has been tough for bloggers & journalists in Kenya
by James Wamathai 04 May '16

04 May '16

"The last one year and part of this year has been difficult for media freedoms in Kenya. Journalists and bloggers have felt the wrath of power and influence when doing their job in a manner only closer to the old, darks days of Kenya. Over 60 journalists have bloggers were silenced, intimidated, harassed and even killed, in a spate of violence against freedom of expression, freedom of the media and access to information. When Kenya promulgated the Constitution on August 27th 2010, with robust provisions for journalism practitioners, never was it imagined that these provisions will remain on paper." http://www.monitor.co.ke/2016/05/03/the-last-one-year-has-been-tough-for-bl…

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Elimu TV
by nnfeischools 01 May '16

01 May '16

Elimu TV is now streaming watch and learn with us through your mobile phone, laptop or desktop compute. Link up through www.elimutv.co.ke/live and share the link with your networks Jane

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Zuku Support
by Bernard Kioko 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

Hi listers, My experience with Zuku is very frustrating last three days. We have reported a problem to them and they have promised to send a technician to us. Three days now but no one has showed up. In effect losing 3 days of valuable time. What is your experience or do people just switch service providers from such? If anyone in this list works for Zuku and is concerned, you have my email. -- * ------------------------------ * This e-mail and any attachments may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law and is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). Any unauthorized review, use, or disclosure or distribution is prohibited. Any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting on any information contained in this email is hereby excluded. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the contents and notify the sender immediately; do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose or store or copy the information in any medium. Whilst our e-mails are checked for viruses, we cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free, does not contain malicious code or is incompatible with your electronic system and the Company does not accept liability in respect of viruses, malicious code or any related problems that you might experience. For further information about us, please contact us at the address indicated below. Bernsoft Interactive Limited - P O Box 15177-00100 Nairobi - Tel: +254 722 929192 Email: admin(a)bernsoft.com Web: www.bernsoft.com

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Hackers claim to steal 1TB of data from Ministry of Foreign Affairs
by Mwendwa Kivuva 29 Apr '16

29 Apr '16

GoK seem to have been found sleeping by Anonmouse. The new frontier is the Internet, and what we have been discussing the whole week on this list is security related. Hackers affiliated with the Anonymous hacking collective claim to have compromised a massive 1TB-worth of data from a server of the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. After the information was leaked the Anonymous-affiliated hacktivists told HackRead: "We have 1TB of data but at the moment, we have leaked just one portion of it. In a few days you will receive full disclosure of the data" http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/anonymous-hackers-claim-steal-1tb-data-ministry-fo… ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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CBK lacks tech savvy team to survey local lenders
by Mwendwa Kivuva 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

http://www.nation.co.ke/business/CBK-lacks-tech-savvy-team-to-survey-local-… The Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) unit charged with supervising lenders lacks a tech savvy team to watch over transactions amid a confidence crisis after the collapse of three banks, Parliament was told Tuesday. Gerald Nyaoma, head of bank supervision department, told MPs that his unit lacks the expertise to audit banks’ Information Technology (IT) systems—which rogue and greedy directors have exploited to lend themselves billions of shillings of depositors’ funds, breaching banking regulations. “I acknowledge the key role that ICT experts would play at the department and this is the advice I personally gave the governor (CBK head Patrick Njoroge),” said Mr Nyaoma. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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Re: [kictanet] Hackers claim to steal 1TB of data from Ministry of Foreign Affairs
by Mark Kipyegon Koskei 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Is it reasonable to propose solutions when the extent of this security incident remains unknown? It would be a good first step to have some formal communication from the relevant authorities. -- keybase.io/kipyegonmark On 28/04/2016 5:01 PM, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:50:57 +0300 > From: Paul Roy <roykoikai(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Hackers claim to steal 1TB of data from > Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Message-ID: > <CA+AXev6gk=wMPaMRxthtUbPi2vxbeyNGB37O-nOSmor7d9RY-Q(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > This is really sad, I know govt has been trying to put in some effort. It > seems good is not good enough. Instead of criticizing could we turn this > forum using this new revelation to propose solutions? > > Can we develop a 10-point action plan to present to the government on the > way forward to ensure such breaches are minimized? I know it cannot be 100% > eliminated, however we can minimize the risk significantly.

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Re: [kictanet] Hackers claim to steal 1TB of data from Ministry of Foreign Affairs
by Mwendwa Kivuva 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Thank you Paul Roy for your positive outlook. Indeed Kictanet has proven itself as being able to work with government and achieve tangible objectives in creating solutions that benefit out society. Your 10 points action plan is something that can be discussed on the list and hand over to the policy makers. The CS of ICT, and the Permanent Secretaries have shown commitment and goodwill in working with the community. What would a draft action plan look like? Regards On Apr 28, 2016 5:50 PM, "Paul Roy via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: This is really sad, I know govt has been trying to put in some effort. It seems good is not good enough. Instead of criticizing could we turn this forum using this new revelation to propose solutions? Can we develop a 10-point action plan to present to the government on the way forward to ensure such breaches are minimized? I know it cannot be 100% eliminated, however we can minimize the risk significantly. Over to you Ali, Grace, Walu..et al On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 4:40 PM, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > The more reason ICT should be handled by competent and trained > professionals in our public institutions. > > The fact no government is immune (wikileaks etc..) means that we really > need to be serious about our ICT investments in our own institutions. > > On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 4:35 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> GoK seem to have been found sleeping by Anonmouse. The new frontier is >> the Internet, and what we have been discussing the whole week on this list >> is security related. >> >> Hackers affiliated with the Anonymous hacking collective claim to have >> compromised a massive 1TB-worth of data from a server of the Kenyan >> Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. >> >> >> After the information was leaked the Anonymous-affiliated hacktivists >> told HackRead: "We have 1TB of data but at the moment, we have leaked just >> one portion of it. In a few days you will receive full disclosure of the >> data" >> >> >> http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/anonymous-hackers-claim-steal-1tb-data-ministry-fo… >> >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ultimateprogramer%40g… >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > > > > -- > *Ahmed Maawy* > Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) > Ambassador - Open Knowledge > Director - Startup Grind Mombasa > Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer > (KE) +254 714 960 627 > Skype: ultimateprogramer > > swahilibox.co.ke > www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> > startupgrind.com > ajplus.net > www.everylayer.com > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/roykoikai%40gmail.com > > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > -- "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." Roy. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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