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Cabinet scorecard as graded by the Star Newspaper
by Grace Githaiga 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

Just in case you missed the story. The first year of office for President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Cabinet is over and it has had its own successes and challenges. This week Ministers went on a self appraisal media offensive with most of them reporting what they described as their achievements when indeed some of them were events without much impact on the lives of Kenyans. http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-161796/cabinet-scorecard

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Re: [kictanet] Android mobile app
by jwaruingi＠advantech.co.ke 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

Dear all, I am looking for an android mobile app for field data collection, capable of customisation to fit our needs. Does anyone know of developers in the various incubation labs that I can work with? Please contact me separately on jkwaruingi(a)gmail.com, soonest possible. Regards Joseph

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Hubs to Net Mundial - Call for registration still open
by Paul M 07 Apr '14

07 Apr '14

I’ve booked the iHub on the 23rd and 24th of April as a remote hub for Net Mundial conference Since the time difference between Nairobi and Sao Paulo is 6hrs, I’ve scheduled that the hub will commence streaming locally from 2pm Nariobi Time i.e. 8am Sao Paulo. Let me know if there is anything you would require. Kindest Regards, Paul Muchene On 5/04/2014, at 10:22 am, Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > Thanks Paul. > > As you have seen, NetMundial agreed to our proposal to host the remote > hub. They need information to post on NetMundial website on location > of remote hubs. This is a good for iHub. > > "Thank you very much for your proposal to organize a remote hub for > NETmundial. This is to proudly inform that we are gladly accepting > your offer to collaborate with the meeting in Sao Paulo. We are > trilled with the quality of your proposal and very excited with the > answers from other hubs as well. Over 25 proposals from all around the > globe were received. Once again, thank you so much ! > > We will soon schedule a meeting with you and other hub managers to > inform about overall instructions and procedures for the remote hub > operation. We will also create a mailing list to share all updates > immediately. > > At this moment we would like to kindly ask some contact information > for your hub. This information will be posted in NETmundial website > very soon. We really appreciate your immediate answer in this simple > items: > > Hub name: > Hub address: > Contact email: > Contact phone: > Hub website (if any, you can also inform later if you are planning to have one): > > Please be informed that these informations will be published in > NETmundial website and this is the reason we are asking for your > confirmation. > > Best regards, > > Carine Roos > Content > carine(a)netmundial.br > +55 (11) 5509-3537 ext. 4104 > > > > 23, 24 – April 2014 – São Paulo, Brazil > #netmundial2014 > www.netmundial.org > > > > > On 04/04/2014, Paul M <paulitrix(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Let me make request to the iHub to host the event. I hope there will be no >> other events clashing. BTW projectors & mics are available + fast Net :-) >> >> On 3 WKN 2014, at 3:07 Hwaĩ-inĩ, Mwendwa Kivuva >> <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >> >>> This is all the detail we have at the moment: >>> >>> Topic 1: Principles (Internet governance principles) >>> Topic 2: Roadmap (Roadmap for the further evolution of the Internet >>> governance ecosystem) >>> >>> Day 1 April 23 >>> >>> 9:00~11:00 Opening ceremony >>> 11:30~13:00 Principles 1h30min >>> 14:00~16:00 Roadmap 2h >>> 16:30~18:00 Principles 1h30min >>> >>> Day 2 April 24 >>> >>> 9:00~10:30 Principles 1h30min >>> 11:00~13:00 Roadmap 2h >>> 14:00~15:30 Internet Governance opportunities and challenges (focus to be >>> discussed) >>> 16:00~18:00 Closing/Adoption/Conclusions >>> >>> he following information is also available, although Kenya is not part of >>> the Call-in >>> >>> Summer Time, UTC +2 hours). To avoid any misunderstanding, just keep in >>> mind that the host of the conference call is based in Brussels, Belgium. >>> >>> >>> >>> +++ >>> >>> >>> >>> http://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/news/netmundial-european-commission-f… >>> >>> >>> >>> In view of the forthcoming Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future >>> of Internet Governance (NETMundial, http://www.netmundial.br/) which will >>> take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 23-24 April 2014, the European >>> Commission is organising an open conference call, with the purpose of >>> sharing information among stakeholders. >>> >>> >>> >>> The online meeting will be facilitated by the European Commission, but we >>> do expect stakeholders to actively contribute to the conversation. We >>> kindly ask those who plan to attend the conference call and would like to >>> share their views with other participants, possibly on the basis of their >>> / their organisation's contribution to NETmundial, to let us know in >>> advance so that we can allocate a fair number of slots for interventions. >>> >>> >>> >>> Details of the conference call (phone numbers, PIN, and Adobe Connect >>> data) are below: >>> >>> >>> >>> · Date: 8 April 2014 >>> >>> · Time: 11:00 – 13:00 (CEST) >>> >>> · Telephone number: 02 808 1363 (if calling from Belgium - for a >>> list of international number, please see the attached PDF document) >>> >>> · Conference room number: 1327846 >>> >>> · Adobe Connect URL: http://ec-wacs.adobeconnect.com/ag4682/ >>> (please note that you do NOT need to use Adobe Connect to participate in >>> the teleconference – it's offered as an option) >>> >>> >>> >>> As background information, you might want to go through the contributions >>> which have been submitted to NETmundial. They are available >>> athttp://content.netmundial.br/docs/contribs. The European Commission has >>> submitted two contributions, which are available >>> athttp://content.netmundial.br/contribution/internet-governance-principles/176 >>> and >>> http://content.netmundial.br/contribution/roadmap-for-the-further-evolution…. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks for your kind attention. We hope you will join us for this >>> discussion. >>> >>> >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Andrea Glorioso (Mr) >>> European Commission - DG Communication Networks, Content and Technology >>> Unit D1 (International relations) + Task Force on Internet Policy >>> Development >>> Avenue de Beaulieu 25 (4/64) / B-1049 / Brussels / Belgium >>> T: +32-2-29-97682 M: +32-460-797-682 E: Andrea.Glorioso(a)ec.europa.eu >>> Twitter: @andreaglorioso >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.glorioso >>> LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=1749288&trk=tab_pro >>> >>> The views expressed above are purely those of the writer and may not in >>> any circumstances be regarded as stating an official position of the >>> European Commission. >>> Les opinions exprimées ci-dessus n'engagent que leur auteur et ne >>> sauraient en aucun cas être assimilées à une position officielle de la >>> Commission européenne. >>> >>> Be transparent - Sign up to the European Commission's Register of Interest >>> Representatives http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regrin >>> >>> >>> >>> ______________________ >>> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >>> twitter.com/lordmwesh >>> >>> >>> >>> On 3 April 2014 14:00, Gideon <gideonrop(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Thanks Ali for that, have we also confirmed the time of the event so that >>>> its convenient for the participants? >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> Rop >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 1:58 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>>>> Ok. >>>>> >>>>> Mwendwa I can volunteer projector and speakers. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Ali Hussein >>>>> >>>>> +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 >>>>> >>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >>>>> >>>>> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world >>>>> will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>> >>>>> On Apr 3, 2014, at 12:00 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva >>>>> <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> We might need a projector to project the meeting, and speakers. If we >>>>>> are to give any input remotely, then we will need more than that. >>>>>> >>>>>> As we commit ourselves, we should also take a roll call on how many >>>>>> people are interested in listening in to the Global Multi-stakeholder >>>>>> Forum on the Future of Internet Governance. >>>>>> >>>>>> ______________________ >>>>>> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >>>>>> twitter.com/lordmwesh >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 2 April 2014 19:14, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>>>>>> Guys >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Why don't we just ask iHub or Strathmore. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> What are the equipment required? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ali Hussein >>>>>>> >>>>>>> +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>>>>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world >>>>>>> will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Apr 2, 2014, at 5:35 PM, Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kivuva, >>>>>>>> There are some for hiring we can find out the rates. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>> Daniel Omondi >>>>>>>> +254722756211 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 2:33 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva >>>>>>>> <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> For such a meeting, we would need to collaborate, since we need >>>>>>>> audio-visual equipments, e.t.c >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ______________________ >>>>>>>> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >>>>>>>> twitter.com/lordmwesh >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 1 April 2014 23:28, Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> Kivuva, >>>>>>>> That is a very good info. and on that note i thought that there was a >>>>>>>> fronting of iHUB as the venue if i recall when Barrack was following >>>>>>>> it up. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> thanks >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Daniel Omondi >>>>>>>> +254722756211 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Tuesday, April 1, 2014 7:23 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva >>>>>>>> <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> We did an application to the NetMundial organisers for the remote >>>>>>>> participation. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> As we await feedback, we will need a confirmed venue. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ______________________ >>>>>>>> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >>>>>>>> twitter.com/lordmwesh >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 31 March 2014 03:40, Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> @Ali, >>>>>>>> If you are good in concept/proposal writing can you come up with it >>>>>>>> on this and we Organsize with iHUB to host it together with ISOC-KE >>>>>>>> fratanity. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> thanks >>>>>>>> Daniel Omondi >>>>>>>> +254722756211 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Monday, March 31, 2014 12:43 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> Daniel >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There is still time... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Ali Hussein >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>>>>>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world >>>>>>>> will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mar 31, 2014, at 12:17 PM, Daniel Otieno Omondi >>>>>>>> <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Ali, >>>>>>>>> we did'nt do it...it was followed up but i think the difference in >>>>>>>>> time which is the major factor. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Daniel Omondi >>>>>>>>> +254722756211 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:03 AM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Team ke >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Did we do this? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Ali Hussein >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>>>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>>>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>>>>>>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world >>>>>>>>> will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Begin forwarded message: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> From: Marilia Maciel <mariliamaciel(a)gmail.com> >>>>>>>>>> Date: March 29, 2014 at 2:02:14 PM GMT+3 >>>>>>>>>> To: discuss <discuss(a)1net.org> >>>>>>>>>> Subject: [discuss] Hubs to Net Mundial - call for registration >>>>>>>>>> still open >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Dear all, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> This is a reminder of the opportunity to register a remote >>>>>>>>>> participation Hub to Net Mundial, given that the deadline has been >>>>>>>>>> extended. Remote hubs will have the opportunity to follow the >>>>>>>>>> webcast of the meeting and send comments, questions an suggestions >>>>>>>>>> to Net Mundial. All registered hubs will receive support from the >>>>>>>>>> organization of the event. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> The call containing further information can be found here: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> http://netmundial.br/blog/2014/03/18/netmundial-opens-opportunity-for-inter… >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Best, >>>>>>>>>> Marília >>>>>>>>>> What are the hubs? >>>>>>>>>> The hubs are local meetings that take place simultaneously with >>>>>>>>>> NETmundial meeting. People can watch the webcast together and send >>>>>>>>>> questions and comments, via text or audio, that will be included in >>>>>>>>>> the Sao Paulo discussions. NETmundial remote hubs can be organized >>>>>>>>>> among participants and any group of interested people who share a >>>>>>>>>> more immediate community or geographical proximity. It should be >>>>>>>>>> open and inclusive to interest actors among the local community, as >>>>>>>>>> well as the local press. An minimal infrastructure should be >>>>>>>>>> provided, such as: - Accessible location, open to the general >>>>>>>>>> public (hotel meeting room, auditorium, theater etc); >>>>>>>>>> - Accommodate around 50 participants; >>>>>>>>>> - Computer and Internet broadband connection availability; >>>>>>>>>> - Computer screen projection and audio system (microphone and >>>>>>>>>> speakers);About NETmundialThe Global Multistakeholder Meeting on >>>>>>>>>> the Future of Internet Governance will focus on crafting Internet >>>>>>>>>> governance principles and proposing a roadmap for the further >>>>>>>>>> evolution of the Internet governance ecosystem. The meeting is >>>>>>>>>> scheduled for April 23rd and 24th 2014, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and >>>>>>>>>> will be live webcast enabling remote participation. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Marília Maciel >>>>>>>>>> Pesquisadora Gestora >>>>>>>>>> Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade - FGV Direito Rio >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Researcher and Coordinator >>>>>>>>>> Center for Technology & Society - FGV Law School >>>>>>>>>> http://direitorio.fgv.br/cts >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> DiploFoundation associate >>>>>>>>>> www.diplomacy.edu >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>> discuss mailing list >>>>>>>>>> discuss(a)1net.org >>>>>>>>>> http://1net-mail.1net.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>> isoc mailing list >>>>>>>>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >>>>>>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> isoc mailing list >>>>>>>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >>>>>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> isoc mailing list >>>>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >>> >>> <20120920_EU-InternationalAccessNumbers-EN.PDF> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> isoc mailing list >>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >> > > > -- > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > twitter.com/lordmwesh

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7th Developer Economics survey
by Mbugua Njihia 07 Apr '14

07 Apr '14

Take the new Developer Economics 10-minute survey and win cool prizes! http://www.vmob.me/DE3Q14Symbiotic VisionMobile has launched a new app developer survey and is looking into opportunities and challenges in the app market. The results of the survey will be available as a free research report in July, while respondents can win great prizes, including an iPhone 5s, a Galaxy S5, a Sphero, a Lego Mindstorm robot, a Raspberry Pi Ultimate Starter Ki, a Das Keyboard - and more! What's your take on the latest trends in app development? Which platform(s) should a developer choose to make money in today's competitive market? Which is the right revenue model for your apps? Are you using any dev tools? Take the developer survey and have your say on the top app developer issues - contribute to the research and find out how your opinion stacks against other developers'.

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PIVOT East: seeking out deserving startups
by John Kieti 07 Apr '14

07 Apr '14

Dear Listers, You may know of mobile ventures deserving the visibility, networking, training and funding opportunities in PIVOT East <http://pivoteast.com>. Entries for 2014 close this Friday 11th and the finalists conference will be on 24/25th June. Experiences of past finalists<http://www.pivoteast.com/past-finalists-speak-pivot-east/>may be worth looking at. Kindly share this opportunity with deserving startups (hidden gems) that you may know of. ps. PIVOT East is a home grown brand that fairs pretty well regionally. It is a product of m:lab East Africa - a consortium <http://mlab.co.ke> comprising iHub, eMobilis, University of Nairobi and the World Wide Web foundation. Best regards -- My Blog - www.gmeltdown.com ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' The ordinary just won't do

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Matatu cashless payments to be standardised
by Dennis Kioko 04 Apr '14

04 Apr '14

The National Transport and Safety Authority is considering integrating matatu cashless payments - This is good news cause it means that irrespective of the cashless payment that a matatu takes, it can accept any other form. Also lowers the club-in effect by well established players. It would also help in instances if one player's system goes down http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Authority-plans-common-cashless-PSV-fare… -- with Regards: blog.denniskioko.com <http://www.denniskioko.com/>

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Second Bill Introduced to block ICANN oversight transition
by Michael Bullut 04 Apr '14

04 Apr '14

Greetings Listers, *vis-à-vis* the e-mail I sent yesterday, please have a look at this *followup article.*<http://domainnewsafrica.com/second-bill-introduced-to-block-icann-oversight…> *Again, apologies for cross-posting!* Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/> * *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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On NTIA announcement...
by Bob Omondi 04 Apr '14

04 Apr '14

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/fadi-chehade/five-myths-about-the-us-i_b_5068… Regards Bob.

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Migration Appeal Court Ruling: COFEK Response
by James Mbugua 03 Apr '14

03 Apr '14

Idiocy of the highest order. There is no win here only delay of the inevitable and stifling of innovation and investment. Multichoice is certainly a winner. -----Original Message----- From: "Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK)" <hotline(a)cofek.co.ke> Sent: ‎3/‎28/‎2014 6:48 PM To: "jgmbugua(a)gmail.com" <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Digital Migration Appeal Court Ruling: COFEK Response Dear All, This afternoon's ruling by the Court of Appeal is certainly a major win for the consumers, operators and other stakeholders on the broadcast media. Indeed the consumer movement is emboldened and we hope other sectors shall take their lesson. It vindicates our long held view that in its' current form, the CCK (and now CAK) is not the regulator envisaged under Article 34(3) of the Constitution. We are grateful that the Media Owners Association have pushed and won the fight we began in December 2012 to make the transition to digital broadcasting fair and independent to all stakeholders. We expect that the nullified Broadcast Signal Distribution license to PANG will have immediate consequences on Star Times and that the BSD to media owners will be fast-tracked. It will be futile for the Government to appeal the ruling at the Supreme Court. In light of such embarrassment to Government, it is only fair that the ICT Secretary resigns from office and that the regulator rescinds all major decisions it has made as the effect of the ruling has the potential to reverse all decisions made by the CCK since August 27, 2010 when the current Constitution was promulgated. Thank you. Japheth Ogutu, FOR: Secretary General, The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek)

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Mobile Roaming Charges in UE to be abolished in 2015
by Vitalis Olunga 03 Apr '14

03 Apr '14

This could be of interest. http://www.mobileworldlive.com/european-parliament-backs-telecoms-reform-pa… A similar effort is taking shape in Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). Can this could be replicated in other regions in Africa, specifically EAC. Regards Vitalis Vital Networks limited

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