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Re: [kictanet] TAKE ON TECH: DATA PRIVACY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
by Angela Minayo 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Hi Listers, Take on Tech is a weekly TV show on KBC that breaks down technological issues in a non-tech way. The latest episode is centered on Privacy and Data protection on social media and was shot during the sidelines of the GIZ Roundtable Meeting on Women's Data Protection and Privacy in the Context of elections held on 27th June 2022. KICTANet's Convener, Grace Githaiga interviewed Dr. Shyllon Olalade, Meta Head of Privacy on Meta's privacy policy and how it continues to ensure privacy by designs in its products and platforms. The episode can be accessed here: https://youtu.be/q7ik58Kj8cg Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Talk to IEBC Report available on the KICTANet portal
by Barrack Otieno 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Listers, Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the talk to IEBC online discussion. *On July 13, 2022, the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) paid a courtesy call to Kenya’s elections management body, the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The aim of this meeting was to discuss the role of technology in the upcoming elections and beyond, and how KICTANet can collaborate with the IEBC in line with its mandate of delivering free, fair, and credible elections. In attendance were IEBC Chairperson, Mr. Wafula Chebukati, IEBC ICT Committee Chair, Commissioner Justus Nyang’aya, IEBC Legal Affairs Chair, Commissioner Irene Masit, Commissioner Francis Wanderi, Commissioner Prof. Abdi Guliye, Commissioner Boya Molu, the Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marjan Hussein Marjan and IEBC's Director of Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Michael Ouma.* As a follow up to the meeting KICTANet held an online discussion on 14th and 15th July to bring to the fore technology related concerns from members of the mailing list. The issues were summarised and forwarded to the IEBC Secretariat. The KICTANet Secretariat is waiting for feedback on the issues raised and will advise listers on the next steps as soon as feedback is received from IEBC. In the meantime the report can be accessed via this link <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/reports/> Best Regards -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>*

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2022 Kenyan general election: KICTANet Meets EU Election Observation Mission Team
by David Indeje 26 Jul '22

26 Jul '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, On Monday, (July 25, 2022), representatives from the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Observer Group met with members of the European Union Election Observer Mission (the EU EOM). During the meeting, the teams discussed their roles in the upcoming general election scheduled for August 9, 2022. Below are the highlights: https://bit.ly/3J8pGFG -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Invitation to AfriLabs x Intel deep tech workshop
by Nekesa Were 25 Jul '22

25 Jul '22

Good afternoon Listers, On behalf of AfriLabs, it's my pleasure to invite you to a deep tech workshop at Baraza Media Lab, Keystone Park, 95 Riverside Dr, Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday, the 28th of July, 2022 at 10am EAT. Intel and AfriLabs recently announced a partnership <https://afrilabs.com/intel-and-afrilabs-collaborate-to-support-the-african-…> to gain a deeper understanding of the African deep-tech startup ecosystem and identify pathways in which Intel and AfriLabs can extend their support to deep tech startups on the continent. The workshop aims to introduce deep tech startups, tech incubators, accelerators, hubs, policy makers and the wider African tech ecosystem to Intel’s programs and tools and get feedback on how these may be adapted for the African market. We look forward to conversations on funding, program design, skills transfer, R&D, commercialisation etc. Please confirm in person or virtual attendance here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfek6ob0mPQptOb05gRScujBx2TEl1Y5rv…> by COB Tuesday 26th July 2022. Warm Regards, Nekesa +254722625633 http://nekesa.co.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] PRIVACY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
by Angela Minayo 25 Jul '22

25 Jul '22

Hi Listers, Take on Tech is a weekly TV show on KBC that breaks down technological issues in a non-tech way. The latest episode is centered on Privacy and Data protection on social media and was shot during the sidelines of the GIZ Roundtable Meeting on Women's Data Protection and Privacy in the Context of elections held on 27th June 2022. KICTANet's Convener, Grace Githaiga interviewed Dr. Shyllon Olalade, Meta Head of Privacy on Meta's privacy policy and how it continues to ensure privacy by designs in its products and platforms. The episode can be accessed here: https://youtu.be/q7ik58Kj8cg Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Kenya IGF 2022: Sessions Now on YouTube For Viewing
by David Indeje 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

[image: KeIGF 2022-307_e.jpg] Dear Listers, Following the conclusion of the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2022. All the sessions are now available in video formats on our KICTANet Youtube Channel for viewing. this years theme was “Resilient Internet for a shared sustainable and common future“ The outcomes of the country level (Kenya IGF) feed into the regional level (East Africa IGF), continental level (Africa IGF), and ultimately at the global level (IGF). This year, the Annual Global IGF Meeting convened by the United Nations will be hosted by the Government of Ethiopia from November 28 to December 2, 2022, in Addis Ababa. The sessions include: 1. High (C-Level) Panel – A Resilient Internet for a Shared, Sustainable and common future 2. Session 1: Governing Data and Protecting Privacy 3. Session 2: ICTs and the Upcoming Kenya General Elections 4. Session 3: Connecting all people and promoting cyber hygiene 5. Session 4: Emerging Issues – Youth, Online work, Inclusion, and Regulation 6. Fireside Chat: Digital Readiness of e-Government in Kenya Kindly use this link that directs you to all the sessions https://bit.ly/3olydvo . Kindly do not forget to subscribe to our channel here <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow> -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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How Meta is Preparing for Kenya’s 2022 General Election
by Victor Kapiyo 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

Hi Listers, Meta has today published a blog on the measures it is taking in preparation for Kenya's 2022 election. Feel free to point out what more the platform can do. ** *Today, we’re sharing an update on our work to help ensure a safe and secure General Election in Kenya on August 9. We’ve been preparing for the country’s 2022 election over the past year with the help of a dedicated team that’s working closely with election authorities and trusted partners in the country. Additionally, we’ve invested in people and technology to help reduce the spread of misinformation, detect and remove hate speech, improve digital literacy and help make political advertising more transparent.* *Read more: https://about.fb.com/news/2022/07/how-metas-preparing-for-kenyas-2022-gener… <https://about.fb.com/news/2022/07/how-metas-preparing-for-kenyas-2022-gener…>* Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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UNESCO Post related to green digital transformation and Internet Governance, Advertisement of a Vacancy Notice_CI-119_P3
by Gachungi, Lydia 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

The UNESCO post CI-119, P3 level related to green digital transformation and Internet Governance, is now open for applications. The deadline is 5 September. https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-Programme-Specialist-%28Communication-… Lydia Lydia Gachungi Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/ National Office for Ethiopia. Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound) PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Office Tel: +251 115443786 Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724 Email:[email protected] https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/addisababa/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.unesco…> @LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis

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Advertisement of a Vacancy Notice_CI 006_P3 - Artificial Intelligence,
by Gachungi, Lydia 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

The UNESCO post CI-006, P3 level, related to Artificial Intelligence, is now open for applications. The deadline is 22 August. https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-Programme-Specialist-%28Communication-… Lydia Lydia Gachungi Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/ National Office for Ethiopia. Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound) PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Office Tel: +251 115443786 Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724 Email:[email protected] https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/addisababa/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.unesco…> @LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis

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Mulot - Bomet County hackers hack their way into government investment competing with Konza
by Mwendwa Kivuva 19 Jul '22

19 Jul '22

Move aside Konza Technopolis. The new Silicon Savannah is Mulot, Bomet county. The email below has been circulating, ostensibly from ICTA. It has been sent from Constant Connect email newsletter. The information is not available on ICTA website, so this may be business email compromise. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICT Authority <connected(a)ict.go.ke> Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2022, 17:48 Subject: Invitation : Ground breaking of the First Kenya Software Factory in Mulot, Bomet County Dear , The Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs launched the Kenya National Digital Masterplan (2022-2032) in April 2022 at the 11th Connected Summit. The Masterplan is meant to guide the government as well as investors while planning, designing, and deploying ICT initiatives for the country over the next 10 years. The master plan highlighted 19 flagship initiatives that the country considers as critical in accelerating the digital transformation of the nation. Among the flagship programmes is the establishment of two major software industries which will employ over 100,000 software engineers to develop Software/Systems for the region as well as for the global market. This is expected to create employment opportunities for our youth and spur the country's economic growth. To kick off this initiative, the government through the Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs together with the County Government of Bomet has identified land and site for the establishment of the Software Factory. As you may be aware Bomet County, Mulot area, is known to host talented ICT experts who have been using their skills in the wrong way i.e to ‘hack’ ICT platforms in the country and region. The government has planned to tap these talents through establishment of the Software factory to provide the necessary environment for their innovation and creativity. The government plan is to establish the factory with private sector investors under public-private partnership arrangement. The Ministry through ICT Authority has planned for the groundbreaking and launch of the factory on Friday, 29th July 2022 at Mulot, Bomet County. The event will be officiated by Hon. Joe Mucheru, CS Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs together with the County Government of Bomet working together with 14 counties under the Lake Basin Economic Forum. It is expected that government agencies and ICT investors will participate through exhibitions, publicity, and awards. In our continuous effort to collaborate with all key sector partners, the Authority is, therefore, inviting your institution, for full participation and support for the event. The Authority will provide an exhibition space, where you can showcase your products and services. For confirmation of your space, attendance and participation contact Ms. Hellen Kirui, via email hkirui(a)ict.go.ke, Telephone: 0717355002, and Felista Warui; Telephone: 0721573332 by Friday 23rd July 2022 COB. I look forward to your favorable response and collaboration on the implementation of the Kenya Digital Master Plan. Yours sincerely, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Ag. Chief Executive Officer www.icta.go.ke <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NzTl4S0AzyVbAJI9lQ96s4HicwZu76YcIpgFMOmIO9Y…> [image: Facebook] ‌ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NzTl4S0AzyVbAJI9lQ96s4HicwZu76YcIpgFMOmIO9Y…> [image: Twitter] ‌ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NzTl4S0AzyVbAJI9lQ96s4HicwZu76YcIpgFMOmIO9Y…> [image: Instagram] ‌ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NzTl4S0AzyVbAJI9lQ96s4HicwZu76YcIpgFMOmIO9Y…> [image: LinkedIn] ‌ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NzTl4S0AzyVbAJI9lQ96s4HicwZu76YcIpgFMOmIO9Y…> ICT Authority | 12th Floor Teleposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, 00100 Kenya Unsubscribe <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001rNtynjttuviSw5tEIQRp2w%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001rNtynjttuviSw5tEIQRp2w%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by connected(a)ict.go.ke powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&pn=optimize&na…> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&pn=optimize&na…>

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