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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] TOR- Communication Expert for ARB
by Barrack Otieno 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Betel Hailu <hailu(a)isoc.org> Date: Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 5:35 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] TOR- Communication Expert for ARB To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Hi all, Kindly help us spread the news to the attached open vacancy that we are looking to fill urgently at the Internet Society, Africa Regional Bureau. Feel free to forward it to your networks. Kind regards, Betel Hailu ___________________________________________________ Betel Hailu Project Coordinator Mobile : +251 911 24 31 01 Skype : betty.hailu Internet Society (ISOC) www.InternetSociety.org <http://www.internetsociety.org/> _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277+254721325277 +254-20-2498789+254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype

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Only 10 days to go for #Idlelo6 Conference 24th - 28th March 2014 Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
by John Matogo 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

> > Dear colleagues, > A reminder of the Idlelo 6 conference that is now only 10 days away. Online registration is open. Payments can be made at the gate. Register now and secure your slot, we have limited capacity for participation. > > Just a reminder on the coming #Idlelo6 conference that will take place in > Nairobi from 24th - 28th March at Strathmore University. > > Lined up are a series of exciting technical training sessions that were > requested for by the open source community from all over Africa. Following > this are great presentations and discussions by those who responded to the > earlier call for papers. See the programme at this link: > http://idlelo.net/content/sessions . > > There are also topical discussions on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) > tools for GIS to facilate resource planning, Open Data, Case Studies on > FOSS tools for Revenue collection, Open Education Resources, FOSS for > Education and many more. > > Registration is open, there are limited spaces especially for the training > sessions, it is advisable to register as soon as possible at this site: > http://idlelo.net/content/idlelo-6-conference-registration > > Let us come together as an Open Source Community at the Idlelo 6 > Conference. See attached poster. > > Kindly share this widely and wildly with other colleagues in your various > networks. > > > Regards, > > John Matogo > Manager > Incubation Centre, @iBizAfrica > Strathmore University > P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA > Tel: +254 070 303 4280 (direct line) > Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 > Skype: jmatogo > Twitter: @jmatogo > LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/avcn7qu > Web: www.strathmore.edu and http://www.ibizafrica.co.ke/ > > -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore's Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here<http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184>to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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Curious call for supply of typewriters: Ministry of LANDS!
by Bob Omondi 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

If at all this is true, then we surely need to know the rationale! http://www.nation.co.ke/news/politics/Lands-ministry-typewriters-Tender/-/1… Regards Bob.

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Fwd: Deloitte report - The Future of Telecoms in Africa
by Ali Hussein 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

Listers For this of you who may not have seen this report. Its a compelling read. 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: Nikhil Hira <nhira(a)deloitte.co.ke> > Date: March 13, 2014 at 8:00:06 AM GMT+3 > To: Ali <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Subject: Deloitte report - The Future of Telecoms in Africa > Reply-To: nhira(a)deloitte.co.ke > > > East Africa > > Dear Ali > > Following our successful launch of the 2014 TMT Predictions last month, we are pleased to share with you yet another piece of thought leadership relevant to the telecommunications sector. > > Africa can no longer be considered the Dark Continent. Given the rate at which mobile connectivity is growing, it seems only natural that the way business is done will change. But how will Telco’s embrace this change and are they even ready for it? > > Deloitte has recently completed an in-depth analysis of the African Telecommunications market, its trends, and the drivers of it. We are convinced that there will be consolidation in the telecommunications sector and inevitably more inbound investment as the market opens up and the economic returns improve. Locally we are already seeing this take place with the recent announcement by Safaricom and Airtel of their intended purchase of Yu Mobile. > > Indigenous companies, foreign investors, and global players have all made significant investment into the continent or certainly parts of it. Even governments are waking up to the opportunity to regulate and to auction spectrum and licences. > > While the future shape is still far from clear, we see four potential scenarios: > > Winner takes all – as the markets consolidate quicker than most operators can respond; > Turf wars continue as new and existing operators battle it out for the profitable market and are joined by banks trying to protect their core business against mobile payments; > New entrants come into the market from adjacent sectors with greater added value than the traditional carriers – foreign media and even advertising groups are viewing telcos as a readymade channel to market; Equity bank recently applied to the CCK for a licence to become a Mobile Virtual Network Operator; and > Owning the hearts, minds, and wallets of consumers is the end goal. Will telcos, who have laid the foundation for connectivity and access, be the winners; or will it be global technology groups, the banks, media, advertisers or retailer giants? > The impact is not just on the industry incumbents, but on all players in their respective value chains (hardware, software, services and people provisioning) as they reposition their offerings to keep in step with an unchartered end-state. > > Click here to download the full report > > Yours Sincerely > > Nikhil Hira > TMT Leader > Deloitte East Africa > Tel +254 (0)20 423 000 > nhira(a)deloitte.co.ke > > Please consider the environment before printing > > Home | Security | Legal | Privacy > > Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/aboutfor a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms. > > "Deloitte" is the brand under which tens of thousands of dedicated professionals in independent firms throughout the world collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, and tax services to selected clients. These firms are members of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL), a UK private company limited by guarantee. Each member firm provides services in a particular geographic area and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the particular country or countries in which it operates. DTTL does not itself provide services to clients. DTTL and each DTTL member firm are separate and distinct legal entities, which cannot obligate each other. DTTL and each DTTL member firm are liable only for their own acts or omissions and not those of each other. Each DTTL member firm is structured differently in accordance with national laws, regulations, customary practice, and other factors, and may secure the provision of professional services in its territory through subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or other entities. > > © 2014 Deloitte & Touche. All rights reserved. Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited > > > > Unsubscribe | Update my profile | View PDF | Pause subscription > > Email powered by > > This email was sent to ali(a)hussein.me.ke on 2014-03-13 > Deloitte & Touche is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us.

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Fwd: Ford Foundation seeks Global Internet Rights Program Officer
by Alice Munyua 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

Dear all, This might be of interest to some. Best Alice Begin forwarded message: > From: "Duggins, Kamilah" > Date: March 12, 2014 at 22:53:40 GMT+3 > To: "alice(a)apc.org" <alice(a)apc.org> > > I hope this note finds you well. I am writing to request your help in identifying candidates to serve as the Ford Foundation’s Program Officer focused on Global Internet Rights. > please share the attached position announcement widely with colleagues to help us identify a strong and diverse candidate pool. If there are any listservs, e-newsletters, LinkedIn groups or blogs that reach the audience we might be interested in, please share that information with me as well. > > The foundation seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to build on Ford’s rich legacy in and commitment to promoting universal access, open systems and clear protections for the public in the Internet environment. The Program Officer will manage a portfolio of grants and other activities to support a robust field of organizations doing work primarily in the Global South as part of the foundation’s Democracy, Rights and Justice Program. This is a new position in a newly created unit, and an amazing opportunity for the right candidate. > > The current priorities of the work are to: > > promote economic and social protections in the Internet environment > create ubiquitous, inexpensive and safe Internet access > broaden the participation of marginalized groups through targeted strategies for digital inclusion > create a competitive marketplace for innovation and access > promote open and transparent technology systems > advance fair and representative strategies for Internet governance > > Ideal candidates will be unafraid of technology, policy and coalition building; have a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years’ professional experience working with media, technology and policy organizations internationally or within a global context; and substantial previous experience in and deep knowledge of Internet policy. Also required is excellent analytical, organizational and written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to conceptualize program ideas and develop innovative strategies; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. > > This position is based in our New York office. Fluency in English is required. > > > To apply, please visit http://www.fordfoundation.org/careers/jobs/415. > > > We greatly appreciate any consideration and assistance you can lend to this important search. > > > Sincerely, > > > Talent Acquisition Specialist > 320 East 43rd Street > New York, NY 10017 > www.fordfoundation.org > > > > > >

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School laptop tender cancelled
by Lawrence Njogu 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

News flash http://standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000106658&story_title=sh24-6b-school… How could they award a LARGE contract like this without doing due diligence? I can't imagine that they had not reviewed the company financials thoroughly. It seems like the only selection criteria used was on cost basis. Even with these new developments, I still find it troubling that the review board directed the tendering process to undertake fresh re-tendering and start from the Best And Final Offer (Bafo) stage. This project needs to be scrapped all together...or redefine the objectives and approach.

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Board cancels tender awarded to Olive Technologies to supply Standard One
by Grace Githaiga 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board has cancelled the tender award to Indian firm Olive Technologies to supply and install laptops for Standard One Pupils. In a ruling made Wednesday afternoon, the board chaired by Josephine Mong'are reversed the tender and ordered the procurement committee to retender within 45 days. The board said its decision was informed by the fact that Olive Technologies lacked financial ability to carry out the project. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000106648&story_title=standard-o…

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Yu acquisition proposal to regulator
by ICT Researcher 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

Airtel, Safaricom seek to buy Essar’s Yu in Kenya - Safaricom will get Yu’s infrastructure, while Airtel is expected to acquire Yu’s subscriber base<http://www.livemint.com/Industry/BZZuR21BJsoJf6jksBhnVN/Airtel-Safaricom-se…> Considering the profoundly adverse Triopoly consumer choice consequences, Should the regulator not initiate a public consultation before decision making?

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Re: [kictanet] Start-up Attention Shifting from Kenya to Nigeria?
by James Mbugua 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

True true. Like it is said, Feedback is a gift. We do need to listen to such views and ask ourselves if they are true. At the same time, we need to look at technology as more than mobile apps. There is precious little discussed here about energy, automotive, engineering, materials science, biotechnology and so on. We need to expand our discussion beyond internet policies and mobile apps. That is what will make us a tech hub. J -----Original Message----- From: "Phares Kariuki" <pkariuki(a)gmail.com> Sent: ‎3/‎11/‎2014 10:02 PM To: "jgmbugua(a)gmail.com" <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Start-up Attention Shifting from Kenya to Nigeria? Hype shouldn't matter. Germany is huge in manufacturing, even if a lot of the focus is on China. Hype only matters if Kenya exists purely to be validated by third parties. If we have good product, hype regardless, our sector will thrive. There's an old adage, "good marketing makes a bad product fall faster". Sent from my mobile device, excuse brevity On 11 Mar 2014, at 21:40, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: What's missing in that story which I think is important is the story of Demo Africa being hosted in Nigeria this year. Critical in that is the open arms that the demo team were received with by the highest levels of the Nigerian government in the ICT Sector. http://www.cio.co.ke/news/top-stories/demo-africa-2014-set-for-nigeria-in-s…. We have always been masters of the hype which has its value in the scheme of things. Now we are loosing the hype to Nigeria and Rwanda. Maybe it's not such a bad thing so that we can move beyond the hype and start doing. 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 11, 2014, at 4:26 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: Not really, we've been there, done that. And I still maintain, put PR and confidence ahead, everything else to follow ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya. twitter.com/lordmwesh .co.ke CRAZY OFFER @ Ksh1000+VAT, .me.ke CRAZY OFFER @Ksh250+VAT, while stocks last On 11 March 2014 05:42, Gideon <gideonrop(a)gmail.com> wrote: Interesting read here, Start-up Attention Shifting from Kenya to Nigeria? http://www.africa-assets.com/news/guest-post-start-attention-shifting-kenya… Regards Gideon Rop _______________________________________________ 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/kivuva%40transworldaf… 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/info%40alyhussein.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. _______________________________________________ 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/pkariuki%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.

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Start-up Attention Shifting from Kenya to Nigeria?
by Gideon 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Interesting read here, Start-up Attention Shifting from Kenya to Nigeria? http://www.africa-assets.com/news/guest-post-start-attention-shifting-kenya… Regards Gideon Rop

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