- KICTANet - KICTANet

Posta reloaded, Yawe vindicated
by robert yawe 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

Digital Villages - RIP Pasha Centres - RIP PostaSurf - RIP Constituency ICT Centers - RIP Posta to the rescue Regards PS. Was it those who left that were the hindrance or is it those who were left behind that did not share the vision Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

3 2

Reverse Engineering Patents
by Ngigi Waithaka 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Listers, Every now and then you hear that we as a country ought to take our intellectual property a lot more seriously, and infact we should get onto the patent band wagon. But, would we be better served by recognizing patents, especially software patents, or not? A good primer on where we are with patents here and it looks like Nuclear Warfare waiting to happen in a war where we've only got sticks! http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/05/rockstar/ With this in mind, could we then propose that patents are not enforceable in Kenya, then EAC, then AU, then maybe the rest of the world will come down and negotiate? -- *Regards,* *Wait**haka Ngigi* Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building T + 254 (0) 20 2333 471 |Office Mobile: +254 786 28 28 28 | M + 254 737 811 000 www.at.co.ke

1 0

Africa Growth Through Technology Summit - January 2014
by Poncelet Ileleji 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Hello Listers, The *Africa Growth Through Technology Summit*. is fast approaching, We organizing this Pan African summit in Gambia in January 2014 from the 29thto 31st, as President of the IT Association in the Gambia ( www.itag.gm) who are hosting this event with support from our Ministry of Information Communication and Infrastructure, The Gambia, Institutional Partners like Afrinic and the African Telecommunication Union are lending us their support too. Our main local sponsor is InSiST Global a Pan African oriented software company in Gambia www.insistglobal.com The link for registration both companies and individual is http://agtts.insistglobal.com We 85 days to go and look forward to welcoming those interested in coming to the smiling coast of Africa, the Gambia come January 2014. If you require further details do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you Poncelet -- Poncelet O. Ileleji MBCS Coordinator The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio MDI Road Kanifing South P. O. Box 421 Banjul The Gambia, West Africa Tel: (220) 4370240 Fax:(220) 4390793 Cell:(220) 9912508 Skype: pons_utd *www.ymca.gm <http://www.ymca.gm>www.waigf.org <http://www.waigf.org>www.aficta.org <http://www.aficta.org>www.itag.gm <http://www.itag.gm>www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org>http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753 <http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753>*www.diplointernetgovernance.org

2 1

Open Data Vital, says web inventor
by Evans Ikua 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

The inventor of the World Wide Web has said governments and companies "must not shy away" from giving the public free access to sensitive information. Sir Tim Berners-Lee, who launched the web on Christmas Day 1990, argued that open data was essential in " fighting poverty, accelerating industry and innovation, and reducing corruption". Read more<http://www.talktalk.co.uk/news/technology/article/open-data-vital-says-web-…>

3 3

NSA Tapping into Google & Yahoo Networks? How is Kenya protected?
by Ngigi Waithaka 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Listers, Just came across this http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-infiltrates-links… It looks like Google might have been caught by the NSA with their pants down since hacking into their Data Transport layer simply gives up all the secrets that encryption is supposed to be protecting. Now, moving on swiftly to the local setup, I am also concerned that even as we look to start pushing for National Standards of Encryption through the PKI project, whether we as a country have come together to review and see how to protect our countries intelligence and data. We also know for a fact that the US was busy tapping into World Leaders phones, and I can bet if there are a few presidents to be 'tapped' in Africa, ours should be way up on that ladder! However, more worrying would be, how protected are our internal networks from such tapping, even from locals? Could there be a guy who has tapped into Safaricoms internal network and is busy reading every email, chat that is flying through and perhaps selling such information to our erstwhile enemies the Al-Shabbab? I was once very surprised when a personal friend got a transcript of all his calls, and chat messages, word-for-word for the previous past 6 months, dug up from one of the local Telcos. The ease with which such information was availed appalled me as it clearly means that the Telcos clearly store all our chats, and such records in clear text months after we have used them and a guy with basic SQL knowledge just needs to hack into the network (easy) and call them up. So, as we continue with the PKI project, there are really very basic things on security of data that we as a nation haven't even dealt with. -- *Regards,* *Wait**haka Ngigi* Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building T + 254 (0) 20 2333 471 |Office Mobile: +254 786 28 28 28 | M + 254 737 811 000 www.at.co.ke

11 19

The Battle for Power on the Internet
by Grace Githaiga 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

ListersThis is an interesting article and quite relevant in today's Internet debates. It is long though:). "On the Internet, data is power. To the extent the powerless have access to it, they gain in power. To the extent that the already powerful have access to it, they further consolidate their power. As we look to reducing power imbalances, we have to look at data: data privacy for individuals, mandatory disclosure laws for corporations, and open government laws. Today’s Internet is a fortuitous accident: a combination of an initial lack of commercial interests, government benign neglect, military requirements for survivability and resilience, and computer engineers building open systems that worked simply and easily. We’re at the beginning of some critical debates about the future of the Internet: the proper role of law enforcement, the character of ubiquitous surveillance, the collection and retention of our entire life’s history, how automatic algorithms should judge us, government control over the Internet, cyberwar rules of engagement, national sovereignty on the Internet, limitations on the power of corporations over our data, the ramifications of information consumerism, and so on. Data is the pollution problem of the information age."http://m.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/10/the-battle-for-power-on…

2 1

KICA Bill and the Final changes unanimously approved by Bunge
by Henry Maina 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Dear Listers, Please find a link to the KICA Bill and attached the National Assembly Order Paper http://www.kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2013/THEKENYAINFORM… HENRY O. MAINA DIRECTOR ARTICLE 19 KENYA/EASTERN AFRICA ACS PLAZA, 2nd FLOOR, LENANA ROAD P O BOX 2653,00100 NAIROBI TEL:+254 (20) 3862230/2 Office mobile: +254 727 862230 FAX:+254 (20) 3862231 EMAIL: henry(a)article19.org

1 0

Open Source Pavilion at the AITEC EA ICT Summit
by Evans Ikua 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI.org) is partnering with AITEC to host the Open Source Pavilion during this year's East Africa Summit being at the Oshwal Centre, Nairobi, 20-21 November 2013. The Open Source Pavilion in the expo area will provide demo and networking facilities for suppliers and developers of open source products and solutions. A range of participation options are available at subsidized rates for open source developers and solution providers as follows: - 6sq metre exhibition stand with shell scheme: Ksh100,000 + VAT - 4sq metre exhibition stand with shell scheme: Ksh50,000 + VAT - Demo pod with up to three display panels, table and chairs and electric power point: Ksh20,000 + VAT * * *To book a position, email salesadmin(a)aitecafrica.com,<salesadmin(a)aitecafrica.com> * * **Or get in touch with me if you need further details.* *---------------------------------------------------- Kind Regards, Evans Ikua,*

1 0

Open data: Unlocking innovation and performance with liquid information
by Ali Hussein 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

Open data—machine-readable information, particularly government data, that’s made available to others—has generated a great deal of excitement around the world for its potential to empower citizens, change how government works, and improve the delivery of public services. It may also generate significant economic value, according to a new McKinsey report.1 Our research suggests that seven sectors alone could generate more than $3 trillion a year in additional value as a result of open data, which is already giving rise to hundreds of entrepreneurial businesses and helping established companies to segment markets, define new products and services, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Read on: http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/business_technology/open_data_unlocking_in… Question:- Is there data available anywhere as to the value so far created by our own open data initiative? Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad

2 1

Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan
by Bob Omondi 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

Listers, This is a chance to give your input to the ICANN strategic plan. Regards Bob. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 2:06 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/strategic-29oct13-en.htm****IC…'s Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan**** Comment / Reply Periods (*)**** Comment Open Date: 29 October 2013**** Comment Close Date: 31 January 2014 - 23:59 UTC**** Important Information Links**** Public Comment Announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-29oct13-en.htm> **** To Submit Your Comments (Forum) <comments-strategic-29oct13(a)icann.org>**** View Comments Submitted<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-strategic-29oct13> **** Brief Overview**** Originating Organization: **** Strategic Initiatives**** Categories/Tags: **** - Operating Plan**** - Planning**** - Strategic Planning**** - Strategy**** Purpose (Brief): **** In line with ICANN's commitment to the multi-stakeholder model, a working draft - *ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/focus-areas-29…> * [PDF, 313 KB] - is provided for community discussion and public comment. It proposes a new *Vision*, reiterates ICANN's existing *Mission*, and describes five proposed *Focus Areas with goals*. At this stage of development<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/strategic-planning-schedules-1000…>, ICANN is seeking general feedback, as well as input on measurable outcomes for Focus Area Goals. Your responses will help inform additional aspects that are not yet included, but will be elements of ICANN's final strategic and/or operating plans and budget.**** Current Status: **** Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan**** Next Steps: **** Public comments are requested on the draft *Vision, Mission & Focus Areas*to inform a proposed ICANN Vision & Five-Year Strategic Plan (scheduled for public comment from February to March 2014).**** Staff Contact: **** Denise Michel**** Email Staff Contact<[email protected]?subject=More%20information%20on%20ICANN%27s%20Draft%20Vision%2C%20Mission%20and%20Focus%20Areas%20for%20a%20Five-Year%20Strategic%20Plan%20public%20comment%20period> **** Detailed Information**** Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose: **** The *Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/focus-areas-29…> * [PDF, 313 KB] is a working draft to support the creation of ICANN's Vision and Five-Year Strategic Plan. It has been written based on brainstorming that occurred April - September 2013<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement>and reflects input from ICANN's Board of Directors, community and staff. **** In line with ICANN's commitment to the multistakeholder model, this working draft is provided for community discussion and public comment. It proposes a new *Vision*, reiterates ICANN's existing *Mission*, and describes five proposed *Focus Areas with goals*. At this stage of development<http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/strategic-planning-schedules-1000x…>, ICANN is seeking general feedback, as well as input on measurable outcomes for these Focus Area Goals:**** *Overall* –*Does this draft appropriately outline ICANN's future? Are we missing a strategic element you see as critical for ICANN to address in the next five years?***** *Focus Area Goals* –*What specific outcomes or achievements should we target for each of the Focus Area Goals? What quantitative / qualitative elements should we consider in measuring progress / results for each Focus Area Goal?***** Your responses will help inform additional aspects that are not yet included, but will be elements of ICANN's final strategic and/or operating plans and budget, including: prioritization, timing/staging over five years, critical success factors, outcomes, resources, and metrics and monitoring.**** Your feedback and input is critical. For your convenience, we have created simple templates for you to use as you send us your thoughts on the overall Vision and Mission as well as the five Focus Area Goals. Simply click on the links below to access the templates.**** All feedback and input will be carefully considered for the proposed ICANN Vision and Five-Year Strategic Plan that will be posted for public comment.* *** Section III: Document and Resource Links: **** Read *ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/focus-areas-29…> * [PDF, 313 KB]**** Tell us what you think:**** - Click here to comment on the *Vision/Mission<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/vision-mission…> * [DOCX, 35 KB]**** - Click here to comment on I) Evolving ICANN's implementation of the *multistakeholder approach*<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/multistakehold…>[DOCX, 36 KB] for coordination **** - Click here to comment on II) Developing a world-class *public responsibility*<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/public-respons…>[DOCX, 36 KB] framework **** - Click here to comment on III) Supporting a healthy *unique identifier ecosystem*<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/identifier-eco…>[DOCX, 41 KB] **** - Click here to comment on IV) Striving towards *technical and operational excellence*<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/tech-ops-excel…>[DOCX, 36 KB] **** - Click here to comment on V) Defining role clarity for ICANN in the *Internet governance ecosystem*<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/governance-eco…>[DOCX, 42 KB] **** - *Click here to provide general comments without using the templates*<comments-strategic-29oct13(a)icann.org> **** Section IV: Additional Information: **** A session on Strategic Planning will held at the ICANN Buenos Aires meeting on Monday, 18 November 2013 at 17:15-18:45 – see http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-strategic-planning for further details.**** ------------------------------ (*) Comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once this period lapses.**** ** ** ** ** Glen de Saint Géry **** GNSO Secretariat **** gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org **** http://gnso.icann.org**** ** ** _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

1 0