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A change in strategy way past due for online classifieds in Kenya
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

T he real problem with the local classifieds space is that it is flush with cash from diverse VC outfits *throwing money at a model that has not proved itself to work*…at least not yet and clueless guys at Nation Media Group unsure of how to best leverage their biggest and best assets currently | http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/a-change-in-strategy-way-past-due-for-…

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Quality or Quantity: what should be our national technology metric?
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

The market says that there is a skills gap as we slowly try to transition to a knowledge first economy that places a premium on technical skills to serve the data driven marketplace. There is no one currently with their finger on the pulse on the exact need since no hard data has been collected on the same. The government on the other side of the spectrum has committed Ksh. 2.5 billion towards the construction of at least sixty technical institutes and has been running the flagship Uwezo Fund targeted at youth, women and persons with disability capitalized at Ksh. 6 billion and about 5.35 billion approved for disbursement for the current financial year. Is this a case of wrong KPI's? | More here - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/quality-quantity-national-technology-m…

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Fwd: SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - REF: ICTA/SPS/07/2014
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

Dear All Below is an application for a lady in UK and desires to come back to Kenya and work in the ICT World home. Anybody with an opening could let her know. The application in the letter passed but her details remain the same Jan --- On Mon, 8/25/14, Jane Muthiga <elimudm(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Jane Muthiga <elimudm(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - REF: ICTA/SPS/07/2014 > To: nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com > Date: Monday, August 25, 2014, 12:29 PM > > > ---------- Forwarded > message ---------- > From: Serah > Lister <swlister(a)hotmail.co.uk> > > Date: Sat, Aug 23, 2014 at 6:11 PM > Subject: SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - REF: > ICTA/SPS/07/2014 > To: ICT HR <recruitment(a)ict.go.ke> > > > > > > > > To: THE Ag CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ICT > AUTHORITY > Dear Sir, > Re: Senior Procurement Specialist - REF: > ICTA/SPS/07/2014 > > > I am writing to you in relation to the above role > in the off-chance that the position may still be open. I > realise from the Careers Board on the ICT Authority website > that the role may already have been filled as the > application submission date has passed however, I would > kindly request that you consider my application either for > this role or another similar that you many have in the > authority. > > I have attached a copy of my CV but do please > find below a brief outline of my experience in the field of > procurement and strategic sourcing. I have achieved BA > (Hons) Business Studies, MCIPS and PRINCE2 qualifications > with 12 years international experience working with top UK > companies in the telecoms industry and financial services. > I have worked with C level executives in a strategic > capacity covering the following: > Organisation > strategic planning - early engagement during budget > allocation and follow through to delivery working with > business owners to reduce cost, optimise requirements, bring > value add and quality from the allocated budget. > Stakeholder management - > managing and influencing both internal and external > stakeholders at different levels within the > organisation.Draft policies and procedures, put > controls in place, implement and police them to ensure the > organisation is getting value from each > contract. > Manage procurement spend > across different categories - ICT, Marketing, Professional > Services, Product Development to name a > few.Global > working experience with international corporations and > internal business clients in Europe, U.S.A, Africa, Asia, > South America. > Managing tenders from > inception to delivery including strategic planning, writing > TOR, RFP process, negotiation, contract award and > implementation.Advanced IT skills in MS Office > applications, generally IT savvy in many aspects of todays > IT in a business environment. > > Above is a short summary of my experience > however, I would relish the opportunity to not only give you > more substance to the above but to also understand your > mandate from KTCIP and propose how I can best support you > deliver beyond what is expected. > > I am Kenyan citizen and would therefore not need > a work permit. > I kindly look forward to your consideration and > acknowledgement of my application. > Regards > Serah > > ____________________________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > > Serah > Lister > > >

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Re: [kictanet] State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of Kenyans
by ICT Researcher 23 Aug '14

23 Aug '14

Yes....except that the most vocal civil society are funded by alien governments, vested interests and private corporation to whom they have alligience. When the funders say "jump" they automatically jump, without questioning. So? What quarantee is there that the biometric data will actuall not be stored in far flung places, accessed under foreign laws? Number two; Its interesting how diasporic views lash at many local, such as these, initiatives, yet in the developed countries where they live collection and analysing ofDNA (let alone biometric) info of cheating wives, hubbies, rapists, murderers, etc is routine yet they never raise a voice. Anyway, government is obligated to have indisputable proof of her citizens. Otherwise government can then legitimately decline to issue such a person a national ID and or passport, if exist doubts about their indisputable citizenship status. Alternatively, every citizen excercises their "right to be forgotten" by the government and we all live happily ever after. Research goes on... ------------------------------ On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 5:14 PM MSKS Warigia Bowman via kictanet wrote: >Yes, I would rather have a database in civil society's hands. And further, >there is no need to have the database be biometric, unless your goal is to >track people, find out whether they are crossing borders and controlling >their movements. > >Imagine if Moi had a biometric database of dissidents? > >Now, a basic database of citizens that was open is a different matter. > >Yours, Rigia > > >On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 10:40 PM, mkawasi <mkawasi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Warigia, >> >> I agree. Citizen databases are a control tool for govt. That's why they >> should not be in the hands of governments. In citizens' hands, they can be >> a great empowering tool (mobilization & organization, brain-banking, >> lobbying, etc). It would be the most powerful tool for diaspora. Mk >> >> >> >> >> From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. >> >> Warigia Bowman <warigia(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Mpendwa Ndugu Kariuki >> >> It is never too late in the day to fight for our freedom. You are very >> correct that we need an appropriate legal and institutional framework to >> deal with the matter, as well as a vigorous public debate about the pros >> and cons of this policy. >> >> I think that my US passport is connected to a biometric database, but my >> US drivers' license is not. >> >> I remain skeptical. I think that biometric databases are a form of command >> and control of the population. Check out the book Seeing Like A State by >> Scott. >> >> Sincerely, Warigia >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 1:10 PM, John Kariuki < >> ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: >> >> Warigia, >> >> I see where you are going and I ,with very good reasons, share your >> concerns. However,it is a bit late in the day to go that way because a >> substantial number of governments even in democratic countries have >> already implemented biometric databases. >> What we lack in Kenya is the appropriate legal and institutional >> framework to deal with the matter.This include lack of any(let alone >> adequate) legislation on personal data protection.When prepared this would >> require to be bechmarked with the best international practices, including >> UNGA Guidelines for the Regulation of Computerised Personal Data >> Files,Resolution 45/95 of 14 December 1990,CoE Convention on Data >> Protection and EU Directive 95/46/EC on Data Protection. >> >> My 2 cents, >> >> John Kariuki. >> >> >> On Monday, 18 August 2014, 22:35, Warigia Bowman via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Dear colleagues, >> >> I think creating biometric databases of all citizens can reduce our civil >> liberties, but others may disagree. >> >> Thoughts? >> >> Rigia >> >> >> On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 2:54 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> This is interesting, why? >> 1. PPPs should be guided by an open and transparent process where GoK >> advertises for those with intent to partner to apply. >> This didn't happen. >> 2. If there is no competition, how do we ensure we are getting value for >> money? >> 3. Whatever happened to building some of these solutions locally. Yet >> another 1000 software engineers jobs we have exported to Israel to help >> them build more bombs to break up Gaza! >> Waithaka Ngigi >> Alliance Technologies >> Nairobi, Kenya >> www.A1.io <http://www.a1.io/> >> On 17 Aug 2014 01:04, "S.M. Muraya via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Not sure why we need Israelis to build this database for Kenya. They >> could guide/train us but it is not for non Kenyans to lead its development >> and management. >> >> >> http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Online-Database-Technology-Public-Servants… >> >> Kenyan State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of >> Kenyans >> >> Note comments made in 2009..... >> >> *Israel Poised To Pass National I.D. Database Law* >> >> By Nathan Jeffay >> >> Published August 12, 2009, issue of August 21, 2009. >> >> HAIFA, ISRAEL — Israel may become the only democratic country to take >> biometric information from all citizens and store it in a database. >> >> The plan, approved by a Knesset committee and set for a final vote in the >> fall, is expected to pass easily, as the largest opposition party and the >> government support the bill. But that apparently won’t prevent outraged >> human rights organizations, academics and grass-roots activists from >> spending the rest of the summer protesting the plan. >> >> Champions of the database say it is crucial for Israel’s security. “The >> danger to the state in the present situation, in which there is no database >> of biometric information, is critical,” according to Kadima lawmaker Meir >> Sheetrit, who drafted the bill. >> >> But opponents say that it actually will jeopardize security. “If such a >> database gets in the hands of a foreign country or terrorist organization, >> they will be able to identify any Israeli anywhere by their fingerprints or >> their picture,” claimed computer security expert Eli Biham, dean of >> computer science at Israel’s leading high-tech research institution, the >> Haifa-based Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. >> >> Read more: >> http://forward.com/articles/112033/israel-poised-to-pass-national-id-databa… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngigi%40at.co.ke >> >> 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. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/warigia%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. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Warigia Bowman >> Assistant Professor >> Clinton School of Public Service >> University of Arkansas >> wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >> ------------------------------------------------- >> View my research on my SSRN Author page: >> http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngethe.kariuki2007%40… >> >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Warigia Bowman >> Assistant Professor >> Clinton School of Public Service >> University of Arkansas >> wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >> ------------------------------------------------- >> View my research on my SSRN Author page: >> http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >> -------------------------------------------------- >> > > > >-- >Dr. Warigia Bowman >Assistant Professor >Clinton School of Public Service >University of Arkansas >wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >------------------------------------------------- >View my research on my SSRN Author page: >http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >--------------------------------------------------

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Re: [kictanet] State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of Kenyans
by ICT Researcher 23 Aug '14

23 Aug '14

.....taking it steps deeper is a mobile app that querries family blood lines to inform if romance is advisable... 'Iceland Incest App Determines If Couples Are Too Closely Related To Have Sex' http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3102152 In whose hands is the entire country's geneology data? ------------------------------ On Sat, Aug 23, 2014 7:32 AM MSKS ICT Researcher via kictanet wrote: > >Yes....except that the most vocal civil society are funded by alien governments, vested interests and private corporation to whom they have alligience. When the funders say "jump" they automatically jump, without questioning. So? What quarantee is there that the biometric data will actuall not be stored in far flung places, accessed under foreign laws? > >Number two; Its interesting how diasporic views lash at many local, such as these, initiatives, yet in the developed countries where they live collection and analysing ofDNA (let alone biometric) info of cheating wives, hubbies, rapists, murderers, etc is routine yet they never raise a voice. > >Anyway, government is obligated to have indisputable proof of her citizens. Otherwise government can then legitimately decline to issue such a person a national ID and or passport, if exist doubts about their indisputable citizenship status. > >Alternatively, every citizen excercises their "right to be forgotten" by the government and we all live happily ever after. > >Research goes on... > >------------------------------ >On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 5:14 PM MSKS Warigia Bowman via kictanet wrote: > >>Yes, I would rather have a database in civil society's hands. And further, >>there is no need to have the database be biometric, unless your goal is to >>track people, find out whether they are crossing borders and controlling >>their movements. >> >>Imagine if Moi had a biometric database of dissidents? >> >>Now, a basic database of citizens that was open is a different matter. >> >>Yours, Rigia >> >> >>On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 10:40 PM, mkawasi <mkawasi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Warigia, >> >> I agree. Citizen databases are a control tool for govt. That's why they >> should not be in the hands of governments. In citizens' hands, they can be >> a great empowering tool (mobilization & organization, brain-banking, >> lobbying, etc). It would be the most powerful tool for diaspora. Mk >> >> >> >> >> From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. >> >> Warigia Bowman <warigia(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Mpendwa Ndugu Kariuki >> >> It is never too late in the day to fight for our freedom. You are very >> correct that we need an appropriate legal and institutional framework to >> deal with the matter, as well as a vigorous public debate about the pros >> and cons of this policy. >> >> I think that my US passport is connected to a biometric database, but my >> US drivers' license is not. >> >> I remain skeptical. I think that biometric databases are a form of command >> and control of the population. Check out the book Seeing Like A State by >> Scott. >> >> Sincerely, Warigia >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 1:10 PM, John Kariuki < >> ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: >> >> Warigia, >> >> I see where you are going and I ,with very good reasons, share your >> concerns. However,it is a bit late in the day to go that way because a >> substantial number of governments even in democratic countries have >> already implemented biometric databases. >> What we lack in Kenya is the appropriate legal and institutional >> framework to deal with the matter.This include lack of any(let alone >> adequate) legislation on personal data protection.When prepared this would >> require to be bechmarked with the best international practices, including >> UNGA Guidelines for the Regulation of Computerised Personal Data >> Files,Resolution 45/95 of 14 December 1990,CoE Convention on Data >> Protection and EU Directive 95/46/EC on Data Protection. >> >> My 2 cents, >> >> John Kariuki. >> >> >> On Monday, 18 August 2014, 22:35, Warigia Bowman via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Dear colleagues, >> >> I think creating biometric databases of all citizens can reduce our civil >> liberties, but others may disagree. >> >> Thoughts? >> >> Rigia >> >> >> On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 2:54 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> This is interesting, why? >> 1. PPPs should be guided by an open and transparent process where GoK >> advertises for those with intent to partner to apply. >> This didn't happen. >> 2. If there is no competition, how do we ensure we are getting value for >> money? >> 3. Whatever happened to building some of these solutions locally. Yet >> another 1000 software engineers jobs we have exported to Israel to help >> them build more bombs to break up Gaza! >> Waithaka Ngigi >> Alliance Technologies >> Nairobi, Kenya >> www.A1.io <http://www.a1.io/> >> On 17 Aug 2014 01:04, "S.M. Muraya via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Not sure why we need Israelis to build this database for Kenya. They >> could guide/train us but it is not for non Kenyans to lead its development >> and management. >> >> >> http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Online-Database-Technology-Public-Servants… >> >> Kenyan State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of >> Kenyans >> >> Note comments made in 2009..... >> >> *Israel Poised To Pass National I.D. Database Law* >> >> By Nathan Jeffay >> >> Published August 12, 2009, issue of August 21, 2009. >> >> HAIFA, ISRAEL — Israel may become the only democratic country to take >> biometric information from all citizens and store it in a database. >> >> The plan, approved by a Knesset committee and set for a final vote in the >> fall, is expected to pass easily, as the largest opposition party and the >> government support the bill. But that apparently won’t prevent outraged >> human rights organizations, academics and grass-roots activists from >> spending the rest of the summer protesting the plan. >> >> Champions of the database say it is crucial for Israel’s security. “The >> danger to the state in the present situation, in which there is no database >> of biometric information, is critical,” according to Kadima lawmaker Meir >> Sheetrit, who drafted the bill. >> >> But opponents say that it actually will jeopardize security. “If such a >> database gets in the hands of a foreign country or terrorist organization, >> they will be able to identify any Israeli anywhere by their fingerprints or >> their picture,” claimed computer security expert Eli Biham, dean of >> computer science at Israel’s leading high-tech research institution, the >> Haifa-based Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. >> >> Read more: >> http://forward.com/articles/112033/israel-poised-to-pass-national-id-databa… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngigi%40at.co.ke >> >> 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. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/warigia%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. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Warigia Bowman >> Assistant Professor >> Clinton School of Public Service >> University of Arkansas >> wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >> ------------------------------------------------- >> View my research on my SSRN Author page: >> http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngethe.kariuki2007%40… >> >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Warigia Bowman >> Assistant Professor >> Clinton School of Public Service >> University of Arkansas >> wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >> ------------------------------------------------- >> View my research on my SSRN Author page: >> http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >> -------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >>-- >>Dr. Warigia Bowman >>Assistant Professor >>Clinton School of Public Service >>University of Arkansas >>wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >>------------------------------------------------- >>View my research on my SSRN Author page: >>http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >>-------------------------------------------------- > > >_______________________________________________ >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/ict.researcher%40yaho… > >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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Re: [kictanet] State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of Kenyans
by Warigia Bowman 22 Aug '14

22 Aug '14

Yes, I would rather have a database in civil society's hands. And further, there is no need to have the database be biometric, unless your goal is to track people, find out whether they are crossing borders and controlling their movements. Imagine if Moi had a biometric database of dissidents? Now, a basic database of citizens that was open is a different matter. Yours, Rigia On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 10:40 PM, mkawasi <mkawasi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Warigia, > > I agree. Citizen databases are a control tool for govt. That's why they > should not be in the hands of governments. In citizens' hands, they can be > a great empowering tool (mobilization & organization, brain-banking, > lobbying, etc). It would be the most powerful tool for diaspora. Mk > > > > > From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. > > Warigia Bowman <warigia(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Mpendwa Ndugu Kariuki > > It is never too late in the day to fight for our freedom. You are very > correct that we need an appropriate legal and institutional framework to > deal with the matter, as well as a vigorous public debate about the pros > and cons of this policy. > > I think that my US passport is connected to a biometric database, but my > US drivers' license is not. > > I remain skeptical. I think that biometric databases are a form of command > and control of the population. Check out the book Seeing Like A State by > Scott. > > Sincerely, Warigia > > > > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 1:10 PM, John Kariuki < > ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > >> Warigia, >> >> I see where you are going and I ,with very good reasons, share your >> concerns. However,it is a bit late in the day to go that way because a >> substantial number of governments even in democratic countries have >> already implemented biometric databases. >> What we lack in Kenya is the appropriate legal and institutional >> framework to deal with the matter.This include lack of any(let alone >> adequate) legislation on personal data protection.When prepared this would >> require to be bechmarked with the best international practices, including >> UNGA Guidelines for the Regulation of Computerised Personal Data >> Files,Resolution 45/95 of 14 December 1990,CoE Convention on Data >> Protection and EU Directive 95/46/EC on Data Protection. >> >> My 2 cents, >> >> John Kariuki. >> >> >> On Monday, 18 August 2014, 22:35, Warigia Bowman via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Dear colleagues, >> >> I think creating biometric databases of all citizens can reduce our civil >> liberties, but others may disagree. >> >> Thoughts? >> >> Rigia >> >> >> On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 2:54 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> This is interesting, why? >> 1. PPPs should be guided by an open and transparent process where GoK >> advertises for those with intent to partner to apply. >> This didn't happen. >> 2. If there is no competition, how do we ensure we are getting value for >> money? >> 3. Whatever happened to building some of these solutions locally. Yet >> another 1000 software engineers jobs we have exported to Israel to help >> them build more bombs to break up Gaza! >> Waithaka Ngigi >> Alliance Technologies >> Nairobi, Kenya >> www.A1.io <http://www.a1.io/> >> On 17 Aug 2014 01:04, "S.M. Muraya via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Not sure why we need Israelis to build this database for Kenya. They >> could guide/train us but it is not for non Kenyans to lead its development >> and management. >> >> >> http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Online-Database-Technology-Public-Servants… >> >> Kenyan State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of >> Kenyans >> >> Note comments made in 2009..... >> >> *Israel Poised To Pass National I.D. Database Law* >> >> By Nathan Jeffay >> >> Published August 12, 2009, issue of August 21, 2009. >> >> HAIFA, ISRAEL — Israel may become the only democratic country to take >> biometric information from all citizens and store it in a database. >> >> The plan, approved by a Knesset committee and set for a final vote in the >> fall, is expected to pass easily, as the largest opposition party and the >> government support the bill. But that apparently won’t prevent outraged >> human rights organizations, academics and grass-roots activists from >> spending the rest of the summer protesting the plan. >> >> Champions of the database say it is crucial for Israel’s security. “The >> danger to the state in the present situation, in which there is no database >> of biometric information, is critical,” according to Kadima lawmaker Meir >> Sheetrit, who drafted the bill. >> >> But opponents say that it actually will jeopardize security. “If such a >> database gets in the hands of a foreign country or terrorist organization, >> they will be able to identify any Israeli anywhere by their fingerprints or >> their picture,” claimed computer security expert Eli Biham, dean of >> computer science at Israel’s leading high-tech research institution, the >> Haifa-based Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. >> >> Read more: >> http://forward.com/articles/112033/israel-poised-to-pass-national-id-databa… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngigi%40at.co.ke >> >> 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. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/warigia%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. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Warigia Bowman >> Assistant Professor >> Clinton School of Public Service >> University of Arkansas >> wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >> ------------------------------------------------- >> View my research on my SSRN Author page: >> http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngethe.kariuki2007%40… >> >> >> 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. >> >> >> > > > -- > Dr. Warigia Bowman > Assistant Professor > Clinton School of Public Service > University of Arkansas > wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu > ------------------------------------------------- > View my research on my SSRN Author page: > http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 > -------------------------------------------------- > -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor Clinton School of Public Service University of Arkansas wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu ------------------------------------------------- View my research on my SSRN Author page: http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 --------------------------------------------------

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Africa needs africa-specific solutions to develop
by Harry Hare | African eDevelopment Resource Centre 22 Aug '14

22 Aug '14

Hey All, John Musungu, CEO, GSK Kenya has an interesting perspective on innovation and the need to think scalability and sustainability on innovation and especially within the health sector. http://youtu.be/fSO0UHHcNdc Harry Hare Director | African eDevelopment Resource Centre PO Box 49475 00100 | Nairobi, Kenya Tel +254 20 4041646 | Cel +254 725 650044

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State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of Kenyans
by S.M. Muraya 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

Not sure why we need Israelis to build this database for Kenya. They could guide/train us but it is not for non Kenyans to lead its development and management. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Online-Database-Technology-Public-Servants… Kenyan State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of Kenyans Note comments made in 2009..... *Israel Poised To Pass National I.D. Database Law* By Nathan Jeffay Published August 12, 2009, issue of August 21, 2009. HAIFA, ISRAEL — Israel may become the only democratic country to take biometric information from all citizens and store it in a database. The plan, approved by a Knesset committee and set for a final vote in the fall, is expected to pass easily, as the largest opposition party and the government support the bill. But that apparently won’t prevent outraged human rights organizations, academics and grass-roots activists from spending the rest of the summer protesting the plan. Champions of the database say it is crucial for Israel’s security. “The danger to the state in the present situation, in which there is no database of biometric information, is critical,” according to Kadima lawmaker Meir Sheetrit, who drafted the bill. But opponents say that it actually will jeopardize security. “If such a database gets in the hands of a foreign country or terrorist organization, they will be able to identify any Israeli anywhere by their fingerprints or their picture,” claimed computer security expert Eli Biham, dean of computer science at Israel’s leading high-tech research institution, the Haifa-based Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Read more: http://forward.com/articles/112033/israel-poised-to-pass-national-id-databa…

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Open Knowledge - Kenya Local Group
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

Fellows, Allow me to introduce myself. I am Ahmed Maawy, and I am an Ambassador for Open Knowledge (Formerly Open Knowledge Foundation) - Kenya Local Group. Open Knowledge is a worldwide non-profit network of people passionate about openness, using advocacy, technology and training to unlock information and enable people to work with it to create and share knowledge. Open Knowledge has started a local group in Kenya. Join us on our mailing lists and on Facebook - to discuss and stay updated on the Open Data landscape in Kenya - and contribute to shaping the landscape, through the local Open Knowledge social media and mailing list channels at: Mailing list: https://lists.okfn.org/mailman/listinfo/okfn-ke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/okfnkenya/ Other resources: https://okfn.org/about/ (About OKFN). http://okfn-ke.okblogfarm.org/ (Our local group blog) -- Ahmed Maawy Shaper - Global Shapers Executive Director - M-Power (CBO) Ambassador - Open Knowledge CTO - D8A, Appfrica Labs (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer www.globalshapers.org <http://globalshapers.org/> www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> www.d8a.com www.appfrica.com www.apps4africa.org

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Re: [kictanet] ICT Authority Board Appointments Quashed by the High Court
by Walubengo J 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

@Kamotho, am yet to read the full ruling. But if i recall well the key contention/plea was that the appointment of Public University staff into the various ICT Boards to be be found illegal. it appears the judges are in agreement. However, considering the amount of intelkectual talent within public universities - dont you think it is discriminatory that that group of staff are barred from contributing to national development at a Board level? Is it time to review this clause or it does serve the purpose? walu. ------------------------------ On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 1:19 PM AST (Arabian) Kamotho Njenga via kictanet wrote: >The illegal appointments made by the ICT Cabinet Secretary, Dr Fred >Matiang'i have been quashed by the High Court. Details on the background >and the orders of the court are available at >http://www.ictak.or.ke/resources/news-and-events/235-statement-on-the-high-… > >For the avoidance of doubt, partial implications of the certiorari orders >are that the impugned board was illegal *ab initio*. So it is like the >board never existed. Reports attributable to the CS are that he plans to >appeal the decision. He has an inherent right to do so. What must be clear >is that the quash orders are in full force w.e.f yesterday and the board >cannot purport to transact or to be seen to do so. > >This is a crisis the Cabinet secretary has precipitated himself because of >a trademark unilateralism approach and failure to engage. Any attempt by >any person whatsoever to overlook the prescriptions of the court's decree >has obvious sanctions. > >Kamotho

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