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Re: [kictanet] Data Commissioner - Priorities for 2021
by Hezron Gikanga 20 Jan '21

20 Jan '21

We would be very glad if KICTAnet would also push for a meeting with the Commissioner/Taskforce at the earliest to expedite this – over to you Hussein, Grace, Kapiyo et al…and all the very best this year! Regards, Hezron From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+hezron.gikanga=thearcrayon.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Hezron Gikanga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Reply to: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Monday, 18 January 2021 at 11:55 To: Hezron Gikanga <Hezron.Gikanga(a)thearcrayon.com> Cc: Hezron Gikanga <Hezron.Gikanga(a)thearcrayon.com>, "Zaki, Ramy" <Ramy.Zaki(a)mastercard.com>, Fredrick Oduor <Fredrick.Oduor(a)thearcrayon.com>, "Rojas, Sergio" <Sergio.Rojas(a)fticonsulting.com>, "maria@afrikaict via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Data Commissioner - Priorities for 2021 Caro, Omar, Good morning. Prior to the formation of the DPA Taskforce last Friday, the Data Commissioner had, in a webinar with the Kenya Private sector Alliance (KEPSA), in late Dec 2020 laid out her priorities for this year. We need to keep an eye on these even as the taskforce gets underway. I have already nudged AmCham KE to reconvene the Digital Economy Working Group sessions and also to (re)send that request for a Working session with Ms. Kassait. Regards, Hezron [cid:image001.jpg@01D6ED92.AB783BC0][cid:image002.jpg@01D6ED92.AB783BC0] [cid:image003.jpg@01D6ED92.AB783BC0]

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Fwd: [NRIs List] FW: [IGF 2021] New intersessional work project: Policy Network on Environment and Digitalisation
by Barrack Otieno 20 Jan '21

20 Jan '21

Listers, This might be of interest to you. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anja Gengo <anja.gengo(a)un.org> Date: Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 11:22 PM Subject: [NRIs List] FW: [IGF 2021] New intersessional work project: Policy Network on Environment and Digitalisation To: igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org <igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> Dear Colleagues, With apologies for crossposting, please note that the IGF 2021 will focus on a new intersessional work activity: *Policy Network on Environment and Digitalisation (PNE) <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/policy-network-on-environm…>*. Some of you will recall that, as part of the IGF 2020 Call for voluntary commitments, the Swiss President announced the commitment to support the environmental matters related to Internet governance through the IGF. Please see below for more information. We would be most grateful if you would share this information across your networks and invite interested stakeholders to subscribe to a dedicated mailing list: *Subscribe to the PNE mailing list via this link: https://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/pne_intgovforum.org <https://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/pne_intgovforum.org>* We are looking forward to a successful cooperation with many NRIs communities on the PNE project. Best regards, Anja -----Original Message----- From: IGF Secretariat <igf(a)un.org> Sent: Tuesday, 19 January, 2021 11:08 AM To: IGF Secretariat <igf(a)un.org> Cc: pne(a)intgovforum.org Subject: [IGF 2021] New intersessional work project: Policy Network on Environment and Digitalisation Dear Colleagues, After the environmental track has received much attention during the IGF 2020, the IGF 2021 cycle will focus on a new intersessional workstream: Policy Network on Environment and Digitalisation (PNE)< https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/policy-network-on-environm…>. Overall, the PNE will focus on assessing and gathering best practices on environment matters of relevance for the digital public policy. The prime objective of the PNE would be to strengthen and enhance the ''intersessional policy development work'', as per the IGF's mandate and project document, but also the Secretary-General's Roadmap for Digital Cooperation, through building on the success of the so far implemented IGF's intersessional work including its Best Practice Forums (BPFs) and Dynamic Coalitions (DCs). The PNE would also help shed more light on the interplay between environment and digitalisation processes and place this topic higher on the Internet governance global agenda, thus contributing to the overall goal of protecting the environment and planetary health. It will further contribute to better understanding local specificities when it comes to environmental matters; assessing good practices and creating frameworks for long-term cooperation. In the coming days, more information about the timeline and concrete steps on the PNE implementation will be shared. The IGF Secretariat invites stakeholders to subscribe to this dedicated public mailing list pne(a)intgovforum.org<mailto:pne@intgovforum.org>, through which all PNE-related information will be shared: Subscribe to the PNE mailing list via this link: https://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/pne_intgovforum.org Best regards, IGF Secretariat _______________________________________________ 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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Use of the TV Whitespace
by Odhiambo Washington 19 Jan '21

19 Jan '21

Hello Listers, So interestingly (or sadly) the TV whitespace that was freed with the migration to digital broadcasting is NOT in use as CA is still pussy-footing on the grant of licenses. Mawingu Technologies was granted a temporary license to test Internet provision using the TV whitespace, but that lapsed and now they are using the 5GHz spectrum and Fiber to provide connectivity. I heard this today from a reliable source when I was discussing connectivity to some remote place in Laikipia. Does anyone know if things are "different on the ground" than my allegation?? CA - any comment on this? -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 "Oh, the cruft.", grep ^[^#] :-)

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KICTANet publishes 5G Policy Brief for Kenya
by Barrack Otieno 19 Jan '21

19 Jan '21

KICTANet has published the 5G Policy Brief for Kenya. The objective of this study is to establish Kenya’s preparedness to deploy fifth-generation wireless networks (5G). The study reviews the historical progression of mobile networks through to the current 5G mobile technologies. It then highlights the technical properties and use-cases that 5G technologies have under the three categories, namely, the enhanced Mobile BroadBand (eMMB), the massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC), and the ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (uRLLC). The study reviews the global 5G state of play and contrasts that with a situational analysis for Kenya. It finds that whereas the Kenyan legal, policy, and regulatory frameworks are quite advanced, there is no specific, national 5G Strategy in place. This disadvantages Kenya’s ability to attract 5G investments while hampering its ability to stake a claim within the new digital value chain commonly known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The study which can be accessed via the following link <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/5g-policy-brief-which-way-for-kenya/> has established that the country is still not ready to effectively deploy 5G technologies -- *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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Data Commissioner - Priorities for 2021
by Hezron Gikanga 18 Jan '21

18 Jan '21

Caro, Omar, Good morning. Prior to the formation of the DPA Taskforce last Friday, the Data Commissioner had, in a webinar with the Kenya Private sector Alliance (KEPSA), in late Dec 2020 laid out her priorities for this year. We need to keep an eye on these even as the taskforce gets underway. I have already nudged AmCham KE to reconvene the Digital Economy Working Group sessions and also to (re)send that request for a Working session with Ms. Kassait. Regards, Hezron [cid:image001.jpg@01D6ED89.7BCEEF30][cid:image002.jpg@01D6ED89.7BCEEF30] [cid:image003.jpg@01D6ED89.7BCEEF30]

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What's Up New Policy
by John Kariuki 17 Jan '21

17 Jan '21

Listers What are your thoughts on the new terms of service and privacy on What's Up? Facebook plans to share What's Up data with other Facebook products starting from 8th February 2021. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Taskforce on the Development of the Data Protection, General Regulations
by David Indeje 15 Jan '21

15 Jan '21

Listers, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, Technology, Innovation and Youth Affairs, has constituted a Taskforce to be known as the Taskforce on the Development of the Data Protection, General Regulations. The Taskforce shall comprise of the following— Chairperson: Immaculate Kassait Members: Humphrey Njogu (Dr.) Daniel Obam (Eng.) Christopher Maina Duncan Nyale Marion Muriithi Miriam Kakenya Thuranira Gatuyu Damaris Mukala Rose Musero Victor Nzomo Augustus Munywoki Joint Secretaries: Rahab Juma Brenda Gabantu *The Terms of Reference* of the Taskforce are to— (a) undertake a comprehensive audit of the Data Protection Act, 2019; (b) identify any gaps or inconsistencies in the Data Protection Act, 2019 and the Data Protection Policy and propose specific review requirements; (c) propose any new policy, legal and institutional framework that may be required to implement the Data Protection Act, 2019; (d) develop the Data Protection (General) Regulations; (e) sensitize stakeholders and the public on the Data Protection (General) Regulations; (f) undertake stakeholder and public consultation on the Data Protection, General, Regulations; and (g) undertake any other activities required for the effective discharge of its mandate. *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 Website: Khusoko <https://khusoko.com/> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/> <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje>

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Twitter Is Helping To Build An Alternative To Twitter
by David Indeje 14 Jan '21

14 Jan '21

Listers! If you have noticed or just been passing by, the biggest question for tech companies from the public is how much power can they wield when we all know that 'internet is a right'. Which company determines who to suspend, or ban? What is the threshold for that to happen? Does it mean many users have been breaching the terms and conditions? Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says his company is exploring the development of a decentralized standard for social media. He revealed the initiative, dubbed @bluesky. “We are trying to do our part by funding an initiative around an open decentralized standard for social media,” Dorsey said “Our goal is to be a client of that standard for the public conversation layer of the internet. We call it #bluesky.” Here is the entire thread https://twitter.com/jack/status/1349510769268850690?s=20 *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 Website: Khusoko <https://khusoko.com/> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/> <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje>

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Invitation to Data Protection webinar: Lessons Learnt from 2020 and The Trends to Look Out for in 2021
by Adam Lane 14 Jan '21

14 Jan '21

Dear All, We are hosting an online webinar about data protection<https://telecoms.com/current-webinars/data-protection-lessons-learnt-from-2…> in collaboration with Telecoms.com. Though it is a global event, it should be highly interesting for Kenyans. [cid:image007.png@01D6853D.AE9073D0] Data Protection: Lessons Learnt from 2020 and The Trends to Look Out for in 2021 Webinar Co-hosted by Telecoms.com and Huawei Date: January 19, 2021 (Tuesday) Time: 10am-11am GMT (13.00-14.00 Kenya time) TikTok made most of the tech headlines for many days last year, the reasons being its lenient data privacy norms and alleged intrusion of the Chinese government in the system. Against the backdrop of China's new security standards and EU's GDPR, there are data privacy predictions to look out for in 2021: importance of transparency, security automation, and adoption of proactive security measures. To start the new year fresh, you are cordially invited to join Huawei and our guest speakers at upcoming webinar to learn about the following topics from a practical, business and legal perspectives, followed by a Q&A session: * Challenges - and opportunities - with data on 5G, storage and general governance of information * Zero Trust and the importance of Identity and Access * Ensure data security and follow customer instructions; avoid being a controller * How to establish and constantly optimize an enterprise grade end-to-end cyber security assurance system Speakers: [Joerg Thomas] [Ramses Gallego] [Felix Wittern] [Wei Shi] Joerg Thomas Director of DPO (Data Protection Office) Huawei Ramses Gallego International Chief Technology Officer Micro Focus Felix Wittern Partner Fieldfisher Wei Shi Moderator Intelligence Manager Telecoms.com If you would like to join us, please reply to this email and register online<https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp…> by January 18 (Monday) and we will share an online event guide with you by then to make sure everything will be all set for you. We look forward to your participation and attendance. If you have any question, please feel free to contact me. Adam Huawei Kenya Mobile: +254-7909-85886 Email: adam.lane(a)huawei.com<mailto:adam.lane@huawei.com> Address: 5th Floor, Tiara Office Park, Mugumo Road, Lavington, Nairobi, Kenya www.huawei.com<http://www.huawei.com/> [huawei logo]

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The web's birthday (and other stories)
by Twahir Hussein Kassim 13 Jan '21

13 Jan '21

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Nnenna Nwakanma via Governance <governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org> Date: Mon, Jan 11, 2021 at 3:06 PM Subject: [Governance] The web's birthday (and other stories) To: Governance <governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org> Happy New Year! March 12, 2021 is the 32nd birthday of the World Wide Web. To mark the anniversary, we will be spotlighting and celebrating young people who are using the web for good. Do you know an outstanding young person (32 and under - the age of the web) using the web to empower, educate, activate or connect people, who we should feature? Each year on the web’s birthday, our founder Tim Berners-Lee writes an open letter <https://webfoundation.org/2020/03/web-birthday-31/> reflecting on his invention. This year young people will be at the heart of his message, demonstrating how this generation can reshape the world in positive ways using the power of the web. What kind of stories are we looking for? - Individuals using the web to respond to challenges they have encountered in their lives as well as those using the web to create new opportunities. - We hope to cover a range of themes, such as education and skills, activism and social justice, entrepreneurship, community-building, health and mental health, safety, etc. - We want to feature people who are working to improve the web (e.g. by tackling online gender-based violence), as well as those whose work demonstrates the web in service of society (e.g. using web tools for activism, improving access to healthcare, etc) - We will feature young people from a diverse range of geographies, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, ethnic and cultural identities. How will we use these stories? - With their permission, we will feature a selection of young people (via various formats across various platforms) to mark the web’s birthday on March 12. - Beyond March 12, the stories we gather will be used as a longer term project to share the positive stories of the web. How to get in touch: If you would like to propose a young person for this ongoing project, please tell us about them or put us in touch with them directly. We will then look to set up a time with the young person to chat about their work and discuss their participation in the project. Contact Lisa, Web Foundation Communications Manager - lisa.vanwyk(a)webfoundation.org Informed consent and safety of young people is critical. Appropriate processes will ensure young people are safe and give fully informed consent to how their stories and identities are portrayed, with extra care taken in contexts where there may be additional risks. Warm regards Nnenna Chief Web Advocate -- Governance mailing list Governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org https://lists.igcaucus.org/mailman/listinfo/governance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "YCIG" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ycig+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ycig/CAMCMt7r8QL3rm7t1mPDOXtnoJxe%3DfHUDp… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ycig/CAMCMt7r8QL3rm7t1mPDOXtnoJxe%3DfHUDp…> .

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