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Why I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS MAN
by david matende 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Dear Good people I have completed reading the first section (he calls them ''books'') of Miguna's book - the part about his childhood, school and university. I am appalled that the man could so shamelessly write lies on himself and other students. Now, Miguna was my classmates at the University of Nairobi.We shared philosophy and literature classes. I totally disagree with the image he tries to paint of himself, but the most disgusting thing is that the man had the cheek to publish such despicable lies on fellow student leaders. True, the Sonu leadership that his team replaced was composed of pro-government stooges imposed by the university administration. The chairman was a man called Nduma Nderi, Nderi was not popular with students; which meant he could not address rallies with confidence. But for Miguma to claim that the man would wet his pants while addressing Kamukunjis is simply cruel. To describe this as a bare-faced lie is to understate it. I attended all rallies addressed by Nderi at the Great Court; I never saw the man wet his pants. Nderi was appointed judge of the Industrial Court the other day. I am sure he has children. He must have accumulated respect over the years. I just wonder what this does to his reputation. Then there is Wafula Buke, who was elected as chairman when students rejected Nderi.This was the election that also brought in Miguna as secretary for finance. According to Miguna in his book, Buke was not only an unkempt leader, but he also drunk a lot.Now, Buke was (and is still not) the best dressed man, but I have never seen him unkempt in all the years I have known him. Like most students of that time, he liked to wear jeans. As for drinking, I never saw him drunk on campus and neither did I ever met him in any of the drinking places frequented by students. Buke has been consistent as fighter for a more just society. What does Miguna aim to achieve by describing him thus? I could go on and on, but let me conclude by saying that I am not sure I can believe anything else this man writes in the subsequent pages. I can stand for a writer who exposes corruption, but not one whose aim is to injure reputations so as to appear better than everybody.

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Fwd: Coat of arm (Lions not dragons)
by Esther Wanjau 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Dear listers, Attached please find the correct coat of arms to be use by all government ministries and departments. It should be lions and not dragons. Esther Wanjau Directorate of e-Government Presidency & Cabinet Affairs Office email: esther.wanjau(a)kenya.go.ke

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Kenic board resignation, new CEO
by Rebecca Wanjiku 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

If you have views on Kenic, please share on the latest post. All views welcome Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC), is never short of drama. There seems to be something very wrong but no one seems to have the right answer; over the last month, three board members have resigned and the chair is said to be on the way out. Over the same month, former board member Sammy Buruchara took over as the CEO or ”change manager” and there was mixed reactions over the turn of events. It is not clear whether resignations of Aly Hussein, Moses Kemimbaro, and Lucky Waindi have anything to do with the turn of events or whether Alice Munyua’s, (chair) unhappiness has anything to do with it, but something is not right. Continue... http://www.wanjiku.co.ke/2012/07/resignation-chaos-at-kenic-as-former-board… Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/

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an interesting graph about CDN traffic and what Africa consumes
by McTim 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

http://blog.divinetworks.com/2012/07/16/global-cdn-traffic-contribution-in-… -- Cheers, McTim "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel

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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Live stream: Consultations on ITRs
by Barrack Otieno 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Many thanks Joly for the support extended which enabled participants from different parts of the world to be part of Kenya IGF and East African IGF, we will definately do a better job in future now that we know the kind of equipment we need. Thank you Best Regards On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 12:05 AM, Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com> wrote: > The entire EA IGF webcast is saved at http://bit.ly/eaigfarchive - I > will port over to YouTube in the next few days where it is easier to view, > bookmark, and also download. > > Big thanks to Barrack Otieno for his relentless attention to keeping the > feed up. Nevertheless there are occasioanal gaps due to connectivity > problems. There were generally about 25 remote viewers at any one time, > peaking at 35 at one point on Tuesday (Dr. Ndemo). > > It has been a great opportunity to become more familiar with the > characters, personalities, and policies that are contributing to regional > Internet development. > > I trust that this, and the Kenya IGF, have served as a proof of concept > for the Kenya Chapter, and resources will be found to improve the quality > at future events. > > joly > > On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 2:46 AM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com>wrote: > >> Day two of the EAIGF live stream on consultations on the ITRs >> http://www.livestream.com/internetsocietychapters >> > > -- > --------------------------------------------------------------- > Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast > WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com > http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com > VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org > -------------------------------------------------------------- > - > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Washington state to unveil voter registration on Facebook
by Ali Hussein 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Listers An interesting article about voter registration on Facebook. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2012-07-18/facebook-voter-registrat… Regards Ali Hussein +254 773/713 601113 Sent from my iPhone®

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Insufficient resources, training mar Sh320m digital villages plan
by Grace Githaiga 18 Jul '12

18 Jul '12

http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/-/1006/1455772/-/item/1/-/68vsrnz/-/i…

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EAIGF, Cyber Security and Kenya CIRT-CC
by Evans Ikua 18 Jul '12

18 Jul '12

At the ongoing EA IGF at Jacaranda Hotel, Brian Longwe pointed out an important issue that relates to Cyber security. He pointed out that there needs to be a sort of a "cyber security police" kind of organization that enforces cyber security among users, knowing that users are the biggest point of weakness when it comes to information security. He is right on. But looking at it from another perspective, knowing that users include or belong to organizations, its important to point out that what Brian was referring to is called Compliance. But one may ask, compliance to what, and who is there to enforce the compliance across the board? One question I always ask participants in our information security trainings is how well they have secured their networks. Very few people are able to answer this question in a satisfactory manner. The thing is, when you secure your information assets, what benchmark do you use, and how can you tell how well you are doing based on that benchmark? Thats called capability maturity. To tie my argument, what is required is a framework that lays down the enforcement of information security within organizations in particular industries, and even down to individuals. Call it data protection, and bring in the issue of the data protection legislation that is being worked on. From my point of view, this data protection bill lacks in depth in specifying this framework which can be used across the industry by all, be it in the private sector or public sector. If we were to compare this to the SOX Act or HIPAA, we will find that ours is quite shallow and still needs a lot of depth so that it can effectively provide this "policing" framework. Touching on what CCK informed regarding the CIRT-CC, I realized that there is no adequate representation there from the private sector, apart from TESPOK which is made up infrastructure owners. It would be good to include professional bodies like ISACA as they do have excellent skills that they can contribute on a policy level. Another important body missing in action is the Kenya Bureau of Standards, which is involved on an international level in making the actual standards that are relied on for information security. These are just the comments that I would have made there but the time was very limited so I hope those responsible can take note. -- *---------------------------------------------------- Kind Regards, Evans Ikua,* lanetconsulting.com, lpi-eastafrica.org, ict-innovation.fossfa.net, Skype: @ikuae Cell: +254-722-955831

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INVITATION TO BOOK LAUNCH ON ICTs AND KENYAN PARLIAMENT
by Edith Adera 18 Jul '12

18 Jul '12

Listers, I wish to invite you to a book launch on "Parliamentary Accessibility, Accountability and Transparency". The report is a product of IDRC-funded research conducted in 2011 and part of 2012 in relation to Parliament and the Right and Access to Information. An accompanying guide book dubbed "Knowing and Engaging the Kenyan Parliament" will also be launched. This research was informed by the fact that openness, access to information and genuine dialogue and participation are at the heart of the new constitutional dispensation. ARTICLE 19 with funding support from IDRC and the approval of the Speaker and the Clerk of the National Assembly sought to find out legislators' accessibility to their constituents as well as the constituents' access to parliamentary proceedings with the goal of strengthening citizens' access to information on parliament and as a way of leveraging their greater participation in setting parliamentary agenda and ensuring its accountability. The results are enlightening within the context of upcoming elections!! Don't miss. You are ALL invited to the launch (see attached invitation). LAUNCH INFORMATION Date: Tomorrow, Thursday July 19, 2012 Time: from 5.30pm - 8.30pm Venue: The Sarova Stanley Hotel. Pls confirm your participation with Hilary at +254 -02-3862230/1/2/3, +254 722 318820 or /254710931010 (hillary(a)article19.org) Welcome! Edith ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist Climate Change and Water Program Agriculture and Environment International Development Research Centre Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Liason House 2nd floor, State House Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya +254-20-2713160/1 | Fax: +254-20-2711063 | Mobile: +254-733-624345 eadera(a)idrc.ca | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca

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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Call for research proposals: exploring the emerging impacts of open data in developing countries
by Victor Kapiyo 18 Jul '12

18 Jul '12

Hi Ronald, This is great. VK On 18 July 2012 10:23, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Liz, > Sorry i had forgotten about the meeting. We shall reschedule the research > discussion to sometime next week. > In the meantime, i shall forward the research plan since i will not be > able to make it for the meeting in Nrb due to > commitments in Ksm. > Best regards, > Ronald Ojino > > > On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Liz Orembo <lizorembo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Ronald, >> Many thanks for coordinating the research team. >> We might not be able to meet over skype on Saturday since we will be >> having our isoc monthly meeting on the very day. Can we organize for it >> later or include it as one of the agendas in the meeting? >> Regarding the work plan, team leaders were to prepare a list of >> activities to act as a guide in drafting a one year plan. Can you prepare >> something and lead the session during the meeting? >> Thanks. >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Daniel et al., >>> Thanks for the valuable contribution.We can meet on skype on a free day >>> (my skype address is ronojinx )...maybe Saturday 10 am..if that is fine >>> with the rest. Kindly lets exchange skype addresses before the meeting. >>> - In the meantime before the meeting, kindly lets brainstorm on our >>> focus area. >>> Best regards, >>> Ronald Ojino >>> >>> On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Daniel Otieno Omondi < >>> dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Can u organise a meeting so that we brainstorm and stratagies on the >>>> same... >>>> >>>> daniel >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> *From:* Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com> >>>> *To:* Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> >>>> *Cc:* Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com>; " >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; " >>>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> >>>> *Sent:* Sunday, July 15, 2012 11:38 AM >>>> >>>> *Subject:* Re: [ISOC_KE] Call for research proposals: exploring the >>>> emerging impacts of open data in developing countries >>>> >>>> Bienvenue Daniel, >>>> I hope more can join so that we work on a good proposal by the >>>> September deadline. >>>> Best regards, >>>> Ronald Ojino >>>> >>>> On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Daniel Otieno Omondi < >>>> dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Ronald, >>>> That is a good one for isoc kenya more so the research unit or wing. >>>> count me on this and we need more of us to participate willingly. >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> Daniel Omondi >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com> >>>> To: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >>>> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; >>>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >>>> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 2:57 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] Call for research proposals: exploring the >>>> emerging impacts of open data in developing countries >>>> >>>> Thanks Grace, >>>> I believe that this will be a great startng point for Isoc_ke research. >>>> On this note, we at isoc _ke interested in research shd begin >>>> discussions in earnest. Lets share links n journals related to this >>>> topic n come up with a winning proposal. >>>> On va les gens. >>>> Best regards, >>>> Ronald. >>>> >>>> On 7/12/12, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > ListersThis may be of interest to some of you. >>>> > RgdsGG >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Call for research proposals: exploring the emerging impacts of open >>>> data in >>>> > developing countries >>>> > >>>> > Open data has become a hot topic around the world. Open data >>>> initiatives, >>>> > from governments and grassroots groups are emerging in a wide range of >>>> > settings. But what impacts do they have? And how can they lead to >>>> greater >>>> > transparency and accountability, efficiency and innovation, and >>>> greater >>>> > social inclusion? That's what the www.opendataresearch.org research >>>> network >>>> > is planning to explore. >>>> > The Web Foundation and International Development Research Centre >>>> (IDRC) are >>>> > inviting research proposals that address current gaps in the evidence >>>> base >>>> > underlying the implementation of open data initiatives in the >>>> developing >>>> > world, and to inform policy and practice in a range of different >>>> settings. >>>> > Research partners will be invited to form part of an international >>>> research >>>> > network that will be established over the course of 2013. >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > The project will fund a series of detailed case studies that examine >>>> the >>>> > emerging impacts of specific on-going open data initiatives that >>>> address key >>>> > development themes. Cases could look at: >>>> > Open data in local and national budgeting processesOpen data for >>>> legislation >>>> > processes and elections >>>> > Open data in judicial systems >>>> > Open data for smarter cities >>>> > Open data for the delivery of privately provided public services >>>> > Open data for the regulation of markets (e.g. extractive industries) >>>> > Open data for the welfare and empowerment of marginalized groups and >>>> > communities (e.g. data for small farmers) >>>> > Open data and international development >>>> > The call for proposals sets out full details of what we are looking >>>> for in >>>> > the case studies, and the process for application. >>>> > As a result of this call, we expect to issue a series of grants >>>> ranging from >>>> > USD$25,000 to USD$75,000. It is expected that smaller grants will >>>> focus on >>>> > small, single-country or local initiative cases, and larger grants can >>>> > include a wider range of activities such as multi-country >>>> comparisons of >>>> > open data about a particular governance domain (e.g. budget, cities, >>>> > extractive industries), technical assistance to on-going initiatives >>>> and/or >>>> > significant engagement with relevant policy dialogues. The duration >>>> of each >>>> > project will not exceed 12 months, with projects expected to start in >>>> early >>>> > 2012. >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > The closing date for the call is 10th September 2012. >>>> > >>>> > Download the call: >>>> > - Call for proposals (HTML) >>>> > >>>> > - Call for proposals (Word, Docx) >>>> > - Call for proposals (Open Office Document) >>>> > >>>> > - Call for proposals (PDF) >>>> > Mrs. Carole Excell Senior Associate >>>> > The Access InitiativeWorld Resources Institute >>>> > Tel: 202-729-7901 >>>> > Fax: +1-202-729-7759 >>>> > cexcell(a)wri.org www.accessinitiative.org >>>> > www.wri.org >>>> > https://twitter.com/#!/TAIGlobalTAI Global on Facebook >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > -- >>>> > Francesca Fanucci >>>> > Lawyer - Freelance consultant on freedom of expression, transparency >>>> and >>>> > freedom of information Senior Associate at Free Expression Associates >>>> > (www.foeassociates.com) >>>> > >>>> > London, UK >>>> > Email: franfanu(a)gmail.com >>>> > Skype account: franfanu >>>> > Fax: 0044 7092872411 >>>> > Linkedin profile: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/francescafanucci >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary >>>> act" -- >>>> > (George Orwell) >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured >>>> that >>>> a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> isoc mailing list >>>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured >>>> that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured >>> that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> isoc mailing list >>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Best regards. >> >> Patience is what you admire in the driver behind you, but not in the one >> ahead. >> >> > > > -- > Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured > that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > -- Victor Kapiyo, LL.B ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar *

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