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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] SAVE THE DATE/TIME - Please join call on 15 March on NTIA announcement
by Grace Githaiga 15 Mar '14

15 Mar '14

Kelvin Please see below. You are invited to join Board Chair Steve Crocker and Fadi Chehadé on a brief community call to discuss Friday's announcement that stewardship of the Internet technical functions will transfer from the U.S. government to the Internet¹s global multistakeholder community. ICANN¹s role in managing these functions and the Domain Name System will not change. This call is just the beginning of a community-wide dialogue about the development of the transitional process. In the coming months, we will rely heavily on you, our community members, to determine the best way to achieve this long-awaited goal.I look forward to speaking with you soon, and in the future, on this important and exciting development. And please note, we had planned to talk to you about this on Sunday, but unfortunately the NTIA had to move their announcement up to today as it was leaked to the media. Saturday, 15 MarchTime is 14:00-15:00 UTC GMT/UTC - 14:00, SaturdayIstanbul - 16:00, SaturdayWashington, D.C. - 10:00, SaturdayLos Angeles - 07:00, SaturdayBrussels - 15:00, SaturdaySingapore - 22:00, SaturdayTokyo - 23:00, SaturdayLondon - 14:00, SaturdayToronto - 10:00, SaturdayStockholm - 15:00, SaturdayConference information:Conference Passcode: Participant passcode: 6123291 (for participants) US Toll Free Access Number: 866-297-1588US Access Number: 1-210-795-1143 International numbers - see below _____________________________________________________________________ Dial in numbers:Country Toll NumbersFreephone/ Toll Free NumberARGENTINA 0800-777-0498AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE: 61-8-8121-4863 1-800-758-196AUSTRALIA BRISBANE: 61-7-3102-0965 1-800-758-196AUSTRALIA CANBERRA: 61-2-6100-1965 1-800-758-196AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE: 61-3-9010-7734 1-800-758-196AUSTRALIA PERTH: 61-8-9467-5244 1-800-758-196AUSTRALIA SYDNEY: 61-2-8211-1396 1-800-758-196AUSTRIA 43-1-92-80-003 0800-677-861BELGIUM 32-1-150-0312 0800-4-9471BRAZIL 0800-8912026CHILE 1230-020-2453CHINA CHINA A: 86-400-810-4761 10800-712-1202CHINA CHINA B: 86-400-810-4761 10800-120-1202COLOMBIA 01800-9-156439CZECH REPUBLIC 420-2-25-98-56-16 800-700-168DENMARK 45-7014-0239 8088-2100ESTONIA 800-011-1121FINLAND 358-9-5424-7159 0-800-1-12771FRANCE LYON: 33-4-26-69-12-76 080-563-9909FRANCE MARSEILLE: 33-4-86-06-00-76 080-563-9909FRANCE PARIS: 33-1-70-75-25-35 080-563-9909GERMANY 49-69-2222-3198 0800-101-6627GREECE 30-80-1-100-0674 00800-12-6609HONG KONG 852-3001-3842 800-968-764HUNGARY 06-800-17241INDIA INDIA A: 000-800-852-1218INDIA INDIA B: 000-800-001-6283INDIA INDIA C: 1800-300-00461INDONESIA 001-803-011-3502IRELAND 353-1-247-5274 1800-992-870ISRAEL 1-80-9303035ITALY MILAN: 39-02-3601-0953 800-985-849JAPAN OSAKA: 81-6-7739-4764 0034-800-40-0719JAPAN TOKYO: 81-3-5539-5164 0034-800-40-0719LATVIA 8000-3098LUXEMBOURG 352-27-000-1351 MALAYSIA 1-800-80-8124MEXICO 001-866-627-0579NETHERLANDS 31-20-718-8530 0800-023-4392NEW ZEALAND 64-9-970-4646 0800-447-834NORWAY 47-21-59-00-49 800-15497PANAMA 011-001-800-5072083PERU 0800-53753PHILIPPINES 63-2-858-3710 POLAND 00-800-1211184PORTUGAL 8008-12439RUSSIA 8-10-8002-9873011SAUDI ARABIA 800-8-110076SINGAPORE 65-6883-9208 800-120-4284SLOVAK REPUBLIC 421-2-322-422-16 SOUTH AFRICA 080-09-93384SOUTH KOREA 82-2-6744-1062 00798-14800-6326SPAIN 34-91-414-40-78 800-098-194SWEDEN 46-8-505-96-328 0200-897-068SWITZERLAND 41-44-580-4210 0800-000-782TAIWAN 886-2-2795-7358 00801-137-694THAILAND 001-800-1206-65092UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9016 0800-279-3590UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3216 0800-279-3590UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2116 0800-279-3590UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-7950-6551 0800-279-3590UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER:44-161-601-1416 0800-279-3590URUGUAY 000-413-598-3431USA 1-210-795-1143 866-297-1588VENEZUELA 0800-1-00-2797 Fadi Chehadé President & CEO ICANN +1.310.578.8690 Manager, CEO Office: Cassia Oliveira cassia.oliveira(a)icann.org +1.310.578.8656 CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke; isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke From: kelvin(a)skysys.co.ke Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] SAVE THE DATE/TIME - Please join call on 15 March on NTIA announcement Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 07:48:01 -0400 To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Do we have the confrence info yet ? RegardsKelvin Sent from my iPhone On Mar 15, 2014, at 2:44 AM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> wrote: @KivuvaSee the details below. The call should be 17 hours today. From: Glen(a)icann.org To: africann(a)afrinic.net Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 18:56:47 -0700 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] SAVE THE DATE/TIME - Please join call on 15 March on NTIA announcement You are invited to join Board Chair Steve Crocker and Fadi Chehadé on a brief community call to discuss Friday's announcement that stewardship of the Internet technical functions will transfer from the U.S. government to the Internet¹s global multistakeholder community. ICANN¹s role in managing these functions and the Domain Name System will not change.This call is just the beginning of a community-wide dialogue about the development of the transitional process. In the coming months, we will rely heavily on you, our community members, to determine the best way to achieve this long-awaited goal.I look forward to speaking with you soon, and in the future, on this important and exciting development. And please note, we had planned to talk to you about this on Sunday, but unfortunately the NTIA had to move their announcement up to today as it was leaked to the media. Saturday, 15 MarchTime is 1400-1500 UTC GMT/UTC - 14:00, SaturdayIstanbul - 16:00, SaturdayWashington, D.C. - 10:00, SaturdayLos Angeles - 07:00, SaturdayBrussels - 15:00, SaturdaySingapore - 22:00, SaturdayTokyo - 23:00, SaturdayLondon - 14:00, SaturdayToronto - 10:00, SaturdayStockholm - 15:00, SaturdayConference information will be sent later. Adigo has been having technical difficulties today; and we are looking for an alternative option.Fadi Chehadé President & CEO ICANN +1.310.578.8690 Manager, CEO Office: Cassia Oliveira cassia.oliveira(a)icann.org +1.310.578.8656 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann <ATT00001>_______________________________________________ isoc mailing list isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc

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In sudden announcement, US to give up control of DNS root zone
by Peter Ojiambo 15 Mar '14

15 Mar '14

In a historic decision on Friday, the United States has decided to give up control of the authoritative root zone file, which contains all names and addresses of all top-level domain names... Via Ars Technica http://zite.to/1grTE5s What are the greater implications of this decision?

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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Internet Technical Leaders Welcome IANA Globalization Progress
by Barrack Otieno 15 Mar '14

15 Mar '14

Fyi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "ICANN At-Large Staff" <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Mar 15, 2014 2:20 AM Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Internet Technical Leaders Welcome IANA Globalization Progress To: "ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" < ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-14mar14-en.htm ________________________________ Internet Technical Leaders Welcome IANA Globalization Progress 14 March 2014 The leaders of the Internet technical organizations responsible for coordination of the Internet infrastructure (IETF, IAB, RIRs, ccTLD ROs, ICANN, ISOC, and W3C), welcome the US Government's announcement of the suggested changes related to the IANA functions contract. The roles on policy development processes of the Internet technical organizations and ICANN's role as administrator of the IANA functions, remain unchanged. The transition of the US Government stewardship has been envisaged since the early days of IANA functions contract. This transition is now feasible due to the maturity of the Internet technical organizations involved in performing their respective roles related to the IANA functions, and ICANN will facilitate a global, multi-stakeholder process to plan for the transition. The strength and stability of the IANA functions within the above organizations (which make up the Internet technical community) are critical to the operation of the Internet. The processes around the IANA functions have always been carefully specified in the communities that our organizations represent. The IANA functions are faithfully administered by ICANN. We are committed to continuing our proven, community-driven processes as we engage in this transition. Our communities are already considering proposals to progress the transition. Our organizations are committed to open and transparent multi-stakeholder processes. We are also committed to further strengthening our processes and agreements related to the IANA functions, and to building on the existing organizations and their roles. The Internet technical community is strong enough to continue its role, while assuming the stewardship function as it transitions from the US Government. Participating Leaders * Adiel A. Akplogan, CEO African Network Information Center (AFRINIC) * Barrack Otieno, Manager, The African Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD) * Paul Wilson, Director General Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) * Don Hollander, General Manager Asia Pacific Top Level Domain Association (APTLD) * John Curran, CEO American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) * Peter Van Roste, General Manager, Council for European National Top Level Domain Registries (CENTR) * Russ Housley, Chair Internet Architecture Board (IAB) * Fadi Chehadé, President and CEO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) * Jari Arkko, Chair Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) * Kathy Brown, President and CEO Internet Society (ISOC) * Raúl Echeberría, CEO Latin America and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC) * Carolina Aguerre, General Manager, Latin American and Caribbean TLD Association (LACTLD) * Axel Pawlik, Managing Director Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) * Jeff Jaffe, CEO World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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Kenya's Internet domain market set for a shakeup - Part II
by Grace Githaiga 15 Mar '14

15 Mar '14

NTIA Announces Intent to Transition Key Internet Domain Name Functions Topics: ICANNDomain Name SystemPrinter-friendly version FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2014News Media Contact: NTIA, Office of Public Affairs, (202) 482-7002, press(a)ntia.doc.gov WASHINGTON – To support and enhance the multistakeholder model of Internet policymaking and governance, the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today announces its intent to transition key Internet domain name functions to the global multistakeholder community. As the first step, NTIA is asking the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to convene global stakeholders to develop a proposal to transition the current role played by NTIA in the coordination of the Internet’s domain name system (DNS). NTIA’s responsibility includes the procedural role of administering changes to the authoritative root zone file – the database containing the lists of names and addresses of all top-level domains – as well as serving as the historic steward of the DNS. NTIA currently contracts with ICANN to carry out the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions and has a Cooperative Agreement with Verisign under which it performs related root zone management functions. Transitioning NTIA out of its role marks the final phase of the privatization of the DNS as outlined by the U.S. Government in 1997. “The timing is right to start the transition process,” said Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Lawrence E. Strickling. “We look forward to ICANN convening stakeholders across the global Internet community to craft an appropriate transition plan.” ICANN is uniquely positioned, as both the current IANA functions contractor and the global coordinator for the DNS, as the appropriate party to convene the multistakeholder process to develop the transition plan. NTIA has informed ICANN that it expects that in the development of the proposal, ICANN will work collaboratively with the directly affected parties, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), the Internet Architecture Board (IAB), the Internet Society (ISOC), the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), top level domain name operators, VeriSign, and other interested global stakeholders. NTIA has communicated to ICANN that the transition proposal must have broad community support and address the following four principles: Support and enhance the multistakeholder model;Maintain the security, stability, and resiliency of the Internet DNS;Meet the needs and expectation of the global customers and partners of the IANA services; and, Maintain the openness of the Internet. Consistent with the clear policy expressed in bipartisan resolutions of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives (S.Con.Res.50 and H.Con.Res.127), which affirmed the United States support for the multistakeholder model of Internet governance, NTIA will not accept a proposal that replaces the NTIA role with a government-led or an inter-governmental organization solution. >From the inception of ICANN, the U.S. Government and Internet stakeholders envisioned that the U.S. role in the IANA functions would be temporary. The Commerce Department’s June 10, 1998 Statement of Policy stated that the U.S. Government “is committed to a transition that will allow the private sector to take leadership for DNS management.” ICANN as an organization has matured and taken steps in recent years to improve its accountability and transparency and its technical competence. At the same time, international support continues to grow for the multistakeholder model of Internet governance as evidenced by the continued success of the Internet Governance Forum and the resilient stewardship of the various Internet institutions. While stakeholders work through the ICANN-convened process to develop a transition proposal, NTIA’s current role will remain unchanged. The current IANA functions contract expires September 30, 2015. For further information see: IANA Functions and Related Root Zone Management Transition Questions and Answers About NTIANTIA is the Executive Branch agency that advises the President on telecommunications and information policy issues. NTIA’s programs and policymaking focus largely on expanding broadband Internet access and adoption in America, expanding the use of spectrum by all users, and ensuring that the Internet remains an engine for continued innovation and economic growth. To find out more about NTIA, visitwww.ntia.doc.gov. On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 7:28 PM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> wrote: One notable difference from South Africa that is emerging in the Kenyan case is that the Kenyan regulator intends to assume its regulatory oversight over the dot.KE name space. This is as per the amended, Kenya Information Communication Act, 2009 and as recently emphasized in a post to the KICTAnet list by the CCK communication manager, Mr. Christopher Wambua. It will be interesting to see what role KENIC will be left to play, once this de-facto, self-regulation practice is taken away. In yet another posting to the KICTAnet list, Prof. Jimmy Macharia, the current KENIC Chairman envisions KENIC retaining its administrative control over both the ccTLD and the Second Level Domains. This is quite different from the South African case where the second level domain management and administration is outsourced to different entities. http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/Kenyas-Internet-Domain-Set-for-a-Sh… _______________________________________________ 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/bitange%40jambo.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.

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SAVE THE DATE/TIME - Please join call on 15 March on NTIA announcement
by Grace Githaiga 15 Mar '14

15 Mar '14

@KivuvaSee the details below. The call should be 17 hours today. From: Glen(a)icann.org To: africann(a)afrinic.net Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 18:56:47 -0700 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] SAVE THE DATE/TIME - Please join call on 15 March on NTIA announcement You are invited to join Board Chair Steve Crocker and Fadi Chehadé on a brief community call to discuss Friday's announcement that stewardship of the Internet technical functions will transfer from the U.S. government to the Internet¹s global multistakeholder community. ICANN¹s role in managing these functions and the Domain Name System will not change.This call is just the beginning of a community-wide dialogue about the development of the transitional process. In the coming months, we will rely heavily on you, our community members, to determine the best way to achieve this long-awaited goal.I look forward to speaking with you soon, and in the future, on this important and exciting development. And please note, we had planned to talk to you about this on Sunday, but unfortunately the NTIA had to move their announcement up to today as it was leaked to the media. Saturday, 15 MarchTime is 1400-1500 UTC GMT/UTC - 14:00, SaturdayIstanbul - 16:00, SaturdayWashington, D.C. - 10:00, SaturdayLos Angeles - 07:00, SaturdayBrussels - 15:00, SaturdaySingapore - 22:00, SaturdayTokyo - 23:00, SaturdayLondon - 14:00, SaturdayToronto - 10:00, SaturdayStockholm - 15:00, SaturdayConference information will be sent later. Adigo has been having technical difficulties today; and we are looking for an alternative option.Fadi Chehadé President & CEO ICANN +1.310.578.8690 Manager, CEO Office: Cassia Oliveira cassia.oliveira(a)icann.org +1.310.578.8656 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Share your views on how Kenya manages its online assets- Kenya Cyber Security Strategy Input
by Phyllis Nyambura 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

Listers, You can now participate in the review of the Draft Cyber Security Strategy by sending your comments to *cybersecuritystrategy(a)ict.go.ke <cybersecuritystrategy(a)ict.go.ke>* by *Friday, 28th March, 2014.* Download the Draft Cybersecurity Strategy at http://goo.gl/6CyMRO<http://upload.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2F6CyMRO&h=2AQHX7RG1…> The strategy, prepared by the Ministry of ICT will address loopholes in Information Security. It is aimed at providing the Government with the implementation plans to protect Kenya's ICT cyber assets. *Why should you do so?* Even with current investments in ICT by the government, banking and telecommunications sectors, there are still serious security loopholes and most organizations do not factor the possible risks while setting up systems. With evidence of increasing online vulnerabilities, the Government of Kenya (GoK) and leaders in the private sector need to make improvements to their Cybersecurity infrastructure. Private and public organizations are required to invest in information security systems to prevent hackers from accessing their networks, systems and data. *Outcome:* Comprehensive new strategy document that will guide the management of Cybersecurity issues in the country. You can also write to: The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology, P.O. Box 30095-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Kind Regards, Phyllis Nyambura Communication The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.ict.go.ke Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2089061 www.icta.go.ke

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Government to stop accepting manual payments in 3 weeks
by Dennis Kioko 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

Hi Taxpayers, An article in yesterday's Standard quotes the Information CS as saying government will stop accepting "manual" payments in 3 weeks. If that does happen, it will go quite a long way in stemming revenue leaks and improving service delivery for the government, saving the tax payer in revenue losses and increasing efficiency and service delivery. Let us all pray and fast that it really does happen https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mobile/?articleID=2000106758&story_title=st… -- with Regards: blog.denniskioko.com <http://www.denniskioko.com/>

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Re: [kictanet] Board cancels tender awarded to Olive Technologies to supply Standard One
by meshack emakunat 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

I like the old ICT board. Better it got involved in the discussions and policy advocacy ------------------------------ On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 2:11 PM PDT Mark Mwangi wrote: >As usual KICTANET is all talk little action outside the emails. I am yet to >see a revolution conducted by virtual means. > > >On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 5:19 PM, Lawrence Njogu <lnjogu(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > >> The ICTA board has the mandate to take a strategic approach to manage >> public sector policy formulation, strategic planning and supervision of ICT >> projects (from initiation to implementation). The schools laptop project is >> not a one off procurement and implementation initiative. It is supposed to >> be a multi-year engagement that will require h/ware and s/ware refresh >> every x years as the children progress through the school system. The >> procurement process is fully ingrained in the whole technology road map and >> vision realization. So, the entity that is in charge of developing ICT >> standards and policies within the government (read ICTA) should be fully >> engaged throughout the process as a stakeholder....not necessarily by >> running the show, but by engaging with the MoE to provide guidance and >> oversight. These government entities cannot succeed in technology their >> missions by working in silos. >> >> ------------------------------ >> From: Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com >> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 02:49:03 -0700 >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Board cancels tender awarded to Olive Technologies >> to supply Standard One >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> To: lnjogu(a)hotmail.com >> >> >> Great debate. Here is the mandate of ICTA from their website. As you can >> see, they should drive everything ICT. I hope PS Mr. Joseph Tiampati or >> Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiangi or ICTA CEO Dr. Victor Kyalo can >> contribute to the debate, even if the environment is as hot as it is. >> >> The ICT Authority shall enforce ICT standards in Government and enhance >> the supervision of its electronic communication under the national message, *"One >> Government, One Voice".* >> >> The following are the *functions of the ICT Authority:* >> >> - Set and enforce ICT standards & guidelines for the human resource, >> infrastructure, processes and system and technology for the public office >> and public service; and >> - Deploy and manage all ICT staff in the public service; >> - Facilitate and regulate the design, implementation and use of ICTs >> in the public service; >> - Promote ICT literacy and capacity; >> - Promote e-Government services; >> - Facilitate optimal electronic, electronic form, electronic record >> and equipment use in public service; >> - Promote ICT Innovation and enterprise; >> - Establish, develop & Maintain secure ICT Infrastructure & Systems >> - Supervise the design, development and implementation of critical ICT >> Projects across the Public Service. >> - Implement & Manage the Kenya National Spatial Data Initiative >> >> >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya. >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> >> >> On 13 March 2014 01:10, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >> +1 Ngigi >> >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim<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 13, 2014, at 10:33 AM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >> >> Listers, >> >> IMO, KICTA ought to be smack-right in the middle of this! >> >> I don't know why we take ICT to be any different from any other Industry. >> As an example, if MoE wanted to build a 100 Storey Structure, wouldn't they >> have to involve Public Works in making the specifications for the building >> as well as evaluating the bids from the various contractors? >> >> But, when it comes to ICT, all over a sudden, everyone is an *expert*. MoE >> simply has no skills and expertise in-house to make the specifications, >> evaluate and project manage a project of this scope. >> >> The problem is, Cabinet Secretary ICT, quiet; KICT CEO quiet. Are we then >> surprised when these tenders end up going to the 'dogs'? >> >> Regards >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 9:48 AM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >> Walu, Roy >> >> I respectfully disagree. One of the mandates of the ICTA is project >> management of key ICT initiatives. ( I stand corrected if I'm wrong). If >> you ask me, beyond policy, which I believe we are on top of, one of the key >> problems IT initiatives suffer from is Project Management of Government ICT >> Projects. This could also be one way of killing the corrupt networks that >> still seem to exist in the country. >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim<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 13, 2014, at 8:51 AM, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> @Roy, totally agree. ICT Authority is a policy level entity and in an >> ideal world should remain so. >> >> But you and I know Kenya is decades away from an ideal environment. Put >> simply, in Kenya if you dont control the money(read procurement) you can as >> well write and file your policies for "sunday morning" reading. >> >> walu. >> >> ------------------------------ >> On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 9:01 PM AST (Arabian) Paul Roy wrote: >> >> Sorry Kivuva I don't see why ICTA should be involved with an education >> >> project. The argument that anything computers is ICTA's responsibility is >> >> totally wrong. ICTA should spearhead policy issues and not meddle in >> >> procurement woes. >> >> >> Let me hear from ICTA on strategic initiative rather than wallowing in the >> >> muck of avarice! >> >> >> pro >> >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> This sounds like a good opportunity for us to drive the process. Remember, >> >> "The People Who Are Crazy Enough to Think They Can Change the World, Are >> >> the Ones Who Do." - Apple Inc. >> >> >> My President His excellency Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy have minced no >> >> words that they want no wastage in government. I too will not want to see >> >> my hard earned 30% PAYE and 16% VAT, and (insert other taxes here) going to >> >> waste. We have the chance to hold the bull by the horn. We have executive >> >> blessings. >> >> A little positive energy will go a long way to achieve our goals. We can >> >> lobby for ICTA to spearhead the exercise, and ensure we only explore the >> >> best model that will give advantage to ALL students "Standard 1 to Standard >> >> 8". Something like a laboratory, which will be an investment that can take >> >> 5 years before replenishment. The laptops were a champaign pledge, but >> >> Jubilee is no more campaigning. They need sound advice from the experts. >> >> Community input will help us identify the best path to take. >> >> >> And we can achieve this, even if it means going to the streets and getting >> >> support from Boniface Mwangi and Oki Okiya Okoiti Omtata. >> >> >> Which path will we take? >> >> >> ______________________ >> >> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya. >> >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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/roykoikai%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 gro

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Re: [kictanet] Board cancels tender awarded to Olive Technologies to supply Standard One
by Walubengo J 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

@Roy, totally agree. ICT Authority is a policy level entity and in an ideal world should remain so. But you and I know Kenya is decades away from an ideal environment. Put simply, in Kenya if you dont control the money(read procurement) you can as well write and file your policies for "sunday morning" reading. walu. ------------------------------ On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 9:01 PM AST (Arabian) Paul Roy wrote: >Sorry Kivuva I don't see why ICTA should be involved with an education >project. The argument that anything computers is ICTA's responsibility is >totally wrong. ICTA should spearhead policy issues and not meddle in >procurement woes. > >Let me hear from ICTA on strategic initiative rather than wallowing in the >muck of avarice! > >pro > > >On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > >> This sounds like a good opportunity for us to drive the process. Remember, >> "The People Who Are Crazy Enough to Think They Can Change the World, Are >> the Ones Who Do." - Apple Inc. >> >> My President His excellency Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy have minced no >> words that they want no wastage in government. I too will not want to see >> my hard earned 30% PAYE and 16% VAT, and (insert other taxes here) going to >> waste. We have the chance to hold the bull by the horn. We have executive >> blessings. >> A little positive energy will go a long way to achieve our goals. We can >> lobby for ICTA to spearhead the exercise, and ensure we only explore the >> best model that will give advantage to ALL students "Standard 1 to Standard >> 8". Something like a laboratory, which will be an investment that can take >> 5 years before replenishment. The laptops were a champaign pledge, but >> Jubilee is no more campaigning. They need sound advice from the experts. >> Community input will help us identify the best path to take. >> >> And we can achieve this, even if it means going to the streets and getting >> support from Boniface Mwangi and Oki Okiya Okoiti Omtata. >> >> Which path will we take? >> >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya. >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/roykoikai%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. >> > > > >-- >"Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of >luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." > >Roy.

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Awards for women working towards the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in technology
by Dorcas Muthoni 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

Dear Colleagues, Thousands of women throughout the world are leading technological innovation. They often go unnoticed and unrewarded. The Anita Borg Institute has created a set of awards to honor these distinguished women and those who are working towards the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in technology. Please review this brief summary of the awards currently open and nominate a deserving team or candidate or forward this information to someone who might be interested. Social Impact ABIE Award 2014 nominations now open - Deadline is May 15, 2014 The Award for Social Impact recognizes individuals who have made a positive impact on women, technology, and society. The recipient will be honored at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing in Phoenix, Arizona in October 2014. Change Agent ABIE Awards 2014 nominations now open - Deadline is May 15, 2014 The Change Agent Awards celebrate the accomplishments of rising technical women leaders from outside the United States, with an emphasis on developing countries, whose work results in social, cultural, and/or behavioral change. The award covers the winners' expenses to attend the conference. The award recipients will be honored at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing in Phoenix, Arizona in October 2014. Please let me know if you have questions about the Social Impact ABIE Award or the Change Agent ABIE Awards. Thank you, Muthoni

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