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eSIM for consumers—a game changer in mobile telecommunications?
by Ali Hussein 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Listers Very interesting article on telecoms. In 2011, Apple was granted a US patent to create a mobile-virtual-network-operator (MVNO) platform that would allow wireless networks to place bids for the right to provide their network services to Apple, which would then pass those offers on to iPhone customers. Three years later, in 2014, Apple released its own SIM card—the Apple SIM. Installed in iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 tablets in the United Kingdom and the United States, the Apple SIM allowed customers to select a network operator dynamically, directly from the device. This technology gave users more freedom with regard to network selection. It also changed the competitive landscape for operators. Industry players were somewhat resistant to such a high level of change, and the pushback may have been attributable to the fact that operators so heavily relied on the structure of distribution channels and contractual hardware subsidies. In fundamentally changing the way consumers use SIM cards, Apple’s new technology was sure to disrupt the model at the time. As a technology, e-SIM’s functionality is similar to that of Apple’s MVNO and SIM, since it also presents users with all available operator profiles. Unlike Apple’s technology, however, e-SIM enables dynamic over-the-air provisioning once a network is selected. Today, the industry is reacting much more favorably. One driver of the shift in sentiment is the recent focus on the push by the GSMA to align all ecosystem participants on a standardized reference architecture in order to introduce e-SIMs. What’s more, machine-to-machine (M2M) applications have used this architecture for built-in SIM cards for several years now with great success. Read on http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/telecommunications/E_SIM_for_consumers_a_g… Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Netflix, CS Mucheru speaks...
by Mwendwa Kivuva 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Keep-hands-off-Netflix-for-now-orders-new-… “We want the businesses of OTTs to actually be based here. There is a huge debate as to whether we will be billing or charging Netflix, and I think OTT should feel comfortable to invest in Kenya,” “The government is responsible for regulation, policy will come from government then it will be regulated but this will take some time. Regulators have to wait.”- Mr Mucheru

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Paying more attention to hardware and the Internet of Things
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Listers, This may sound a bit like self promotion. But the idea is that we sat down as players of different innovation areas and we thought that it is about time we come up with ways to boost innovation in Hardware and Internet of Things. Although the concept does exist in our local innovation scene, its not being tackled head on. So we figured it would be wise to raise an initiative around it. So we are trying to form an initiative dubbed the IoT Developers Africa initiative and have outlined why it is key and strategic to the innovation sector in Sub Saharan Africa. More is explained here: https://letafricainnovate.wordpress.com/2016/01/13/announcing-the-iot-devel… -- *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

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 104, Issue 51
by Mark Kipyegon 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Collectively, do we really need rules and regulations to uphold "traditional values"? IMO this is a social issue and not something that requires technical controls. On 13/01/2016 15:34, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Having said that, notice how this conversation is slowly turning to a > discussion about morals and ethics. > > Not sure, if the outcome will be fruitful in that regard. > > As a way forward, I would suggest enforcing of certain factors such as > parental control - for all OTTP related services. Who knows the videos our > children share with their friends on Whatsapp, IG ... > > Specifically, my opinion is a local used legislation must be inclusive and > multifaceted. Mere blocking of content might be a simplistic approach to a > complex situation. > >

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 104, Issue 47
by Josh Kinoti 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Linda makes a good case, Re: regulation of Netflix Just wondering if you are aware one can set a 'child' account. IMO, the supposed regulation will at best stir curiosity. Remember the banning of 'The Wolf of Wall Street' locally? The effects were opposite of the intent. We ought to champion for self regulation and individual commitment to uphold the right values. The cyber space is a different kind of a beast. On Wednesday, 13 January 2016, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;> > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;> > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;> > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Netflix KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions (Ali Hussein) > 2. Fwd: Legislative Update (Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:18:34 +0300 > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke <javascript:;>> > To: Linda Ochieng <lindaochieng(a)yahoo.com <javascript:;>> > Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;>" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <javascript:;>>, > "mutua.ezekiel(a)yahoo.com <javascript:;>" <mutua.ezekiel(a)yahoo.com > <javascript:;>>, "jwalu(a)yahoo.com <javascript:;>" > <jwalu(a)yahoo.com <javascript:;>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Netflix KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Message-ID: <14770024-77B9-4CE1-9119-F5292F19F75A(a)hussein.me.ke > <javascript:;>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Linda > > Please see my responses against your comments > > Ali Hussein > Principal > Hussein & Associates > +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > Skype: abu-jomo > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > Blog: www.alyhussein.com > > "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking > what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi > > Sent from my iPad > > > On 13 Jan 2016, at 8:10 AM, Linda Ochieng <lindaochieng(a)yahoo.com > <javascript:;>> wrote: > > > > I have been following your discussions here and my thoughts > specifically on Netflix and online streaming are as follows: > > > > One, as a distributor of audio visual content, Netflix must adhere to > the regulations governing distribution of such content in line with all the > laws of the Republic of Kenya, irrespective of the type of medium they are > using to make that content available to their target consumers. That is the > only way the firm?s operations in the country can be legal. As you know, > the law applies across the board and does not exempt foreign firms, or > users of online platforms. > > Ali - Internet Governance issues are in play here and it's not cut and > dried as you put. That's why you are seeing two regulators disagreeing. Why > don't we then go ahead and also regulate all the other OTT (Over the Top) > services like YouTube, Facebook video etc? > > > > Two, it is in interest of the country to protect our cyberspace against > infiltration with content that is overly violent and damaging to our > national values and morals and security. I a reliably informed that most > of the movies distributed via some of these streaming services are rated as > suitable for children, yet they have scenes that should not be shown to > children. That is rather unfortunate, given that most of our children have > access to the Internet. Whose interest are we protecting then when we > support such content? > > Ali - There is no 'our cyberspace'. That's why it's called the World Wide > Web. This suggestion to Balkanise the Internet is to the detriment of us > all. We should fight it with all we have. > > > > Three and of even greater concern is the fact that British media > reports have in fact indicated that some of the content circulating on > these platforms requires secret codes to access, raising considerable > suspicion as to what kind of information that is to be distributed in such > an overt manner. What is the motive of making the information secret, > beyond the subscription restrictions, we should ask? > > Ali - As Uhuru said - Policing should start with us. This business of us > asking the government to decide for us everything even what we watch in our > sitting rooms is a recipe for disaster. We don't want a Morality Police in > our country. It starts with you and I. Let's desist from this mentality of > 'Serikali saidia'! > > > > Four, there is concern over growing levels of pornographic material > available in the country mainly originating from other countries. The > source is online platforms. This should worry every good citizen. > Radicalization is also one other major concern in online channels of > content distribution. This is the reason why KFCB and CA should be given > all the support they require by all stakeholders to ensure this kind of > content is classified and regulated appropriately. In any case, who is not > affected by these challenges? > > > Ali - True. It starts with us. Regulators are not supposed to enter our > homes and police us. It's instructive that KFCB and CA are reading from the > same script. > > > As I have said, everyone is bound by the law. As it is now, all content > coming into the country is subject to the laws of Kenya. Without exception. > Clearly then, if Netflix fails to submit their content for classification > as expected by the law, their operations in Kenya will be illegal and must > in that event face the full force of the laws of Kenya. Let us not be > against regulation without considering its benefits to our country. > > Again true. However, regulators need to also understand that the script > has changed. There is a new dispensation afoot. And they need to get on > with the program. The days of the telegram are gone. The ITU as we know it > also needs to reinvent itself. The CA fortunately is showing us positives > (I'm willing to give them the benefit of doubt when it comes to some of the > decisions and draft laws they come up. After all we are not perfect!) and > they really need to continue in the same vein. > > > > Regards > > > > Linda > > Amazon Tech Heights. Org >

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Kenyan Musicians Protest and Petition to Attorney General and Chief Justice
by Bernard Kioko 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Call for Contributions: Taking Stock IGF 2015
by Barrack Otieno 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Listers, For your information and attention. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Constance Bommelaer <bommelaer(a)isoc.org> Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:41:56 +0000 Subject: [Internet Policy] Call for Contributions: Taking Stock IGF 2015 To: Internet Policy External <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear Members, The IGF Secretariat has just published a call for contributions taking stock of the IGF 2015 meeting and looking ahead to the IGF 2016 meeting<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/call-for-inputs-taking-stock-of-the-10th-igf…>. The contributions will feed into the next Open Consultations and MAG meeting (dates TBA soon). In reflecting about what worked well and possible improvements for IGF 2016, the Internet community is invited to think about all aspects of the IGF: themes, structure of the conference, network of local/regional IGFs, intersessional activities leading to tangible outputs, etc. On this note, I invite you to read and share through your networks the following reports that where finalized and recently published by the IGF Secretariat: * The IGF Best Practices Handbook<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/documents/best-practice-forums/657-bpf-handb…> * The IGF Policy Options for Connecting the Next Billion<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/documents/policy-options/654-igf-policy-opti…> The deadline for submitting contributions is 12 February 2016. All ISOC members and chapters are invited to take part in the IGF consultation. Best, Constance -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: Legislative Update
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Listers, FYI. January 8, 2016, Legislative Update 001 See it Online <http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5&id=82b0de79cd…> Forward to Friend <http://us7.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5&id=82b…> <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb…> <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> Kenya Law Legislative Updates *Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, No. 25 of 2015* <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> This is an Act of Parliament that provides minor amendments to various statutes such as the Criminal Procedure Code, Judicial Service Act, National Police Service Act, Environment and Land Court Act, Universities Act and Prevention of Terrorism Act. It came into operation upon publication in the Gazette on 24th December, 2015. *Government Proceedings (Amendment) Act, No. 35 of 2015 <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…>* The purpose of this Act is to amend the Government Proceedings Act, Cap.40 and it came into operation on 7th January, 2016. *Kenya National Examination Council (Amendment) Act, No. 31 of 2015* <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> The purpose of this Act is to amend the Kenya National Examination Council Act, Cap.225. It came into operation on 2nd January, 2016. <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> You are receiving this email because you subscribed to Kenya Law newsletter Change your subscription settings <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/profile?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5&id=…> or unsubscribe instantly <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…>. CEO/Editor *Long'et Terer* e: editor(a)kenyalaw.org * The Kenya Law Team <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb…> * Where Legal Information is Public Knowledge. The National Council for Law Reporting | Kenya Law P.O Box 10443 - 00100, Nairobi Kenya Nairobi 0100 Kenya | www.kenyalaw.org <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb…> 2016 Kenya Law | Privacy Policy & Disclaimer <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb…> <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb…> <http://kenyalaw.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f42c73e8d9f3ec44858944bb5…> [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…> -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Cryptocurrencies: What next for Kenya?
by Ali Hussein 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Listers Interesting article on the above. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-next-cryptocurrency-kenya-rosemary-koec… Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113

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Google appeases Pakistani censors with country-specific version of YouTube
by Ali Hussein 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Listers In light of the Netflix debate and KFCB assertions on Regulations here's an interesting article on Pakistan regarding. YouTube. > http://www.dailydot.com/politics/google-youtube-pakistan-censorship-country… One statement caught my eye:- In February 2014, Pakistani officials announced that they were extending the YouTube ban “indefinitely,” because “no tool or solution has been found which can totally block offensive content.” Different countries are trying to handle Internet Governance in their own ways. One thing is clear. The openness of the World Wide Web is under threat globally. We shouldn't jump in the bandwagon of curtailing our freedoms. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Riyaz Bachani <bachani(a)gmail.com> > Date: 12 January 2016 at 10:18:24 PM EAT > To: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Subject: pakistani youtube > > http://www.dailydot.com/politics/google-youtube-pakistan-censorship-country… >

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