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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] nairobi county parking system
by alex watila 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

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nairobi county parking system
by Watila Alex 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

dear all, have noticed that the nairobi county parking system has not been working for several weeks. does anyone know the story behind this?

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Re: [kictanet] [isoc_ke] Computer and Cyber crimes bill 2016 Day 1 of 5 Part 2 Offences
by Victor Kapiyo 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Not yet. It's still a bill awaiting debate in parliament and enactment into law. Victor Victor Kapiyo ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar* On 21 November 2016 at 09:02, Gregory Okoth via isoc <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Hi all, > I am not sure if we have an enacted law on Data Protection. A search from > kenyalaw.org doesn't revela much. Is the Data Protection Bill 2013 in > force? > > I am drafting a document and I need to quote any laws in Kenya regarding > protecting personal information. > > On Wed, Jul 27, 2016 at 11:53 PM, kelvin via isoc <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> > wrote: > >> Article: Owner of 0 wants $90,000 >> >> >> New York (CNN) — A lawyer and artist in Washington D.C. hopes to gain >> tens of thousands of dollars from a prescient decision he made years ago. >> Jeremy Peter Green, a 28-year-old who goes by the pen name Jeremy Pegg, >> bought the ClintonKaine.com domain for $8 in 2011. Now that Hillary Clinton >> is of... Sent via Flipboard, your personal magazine. Get it for free to >> keep up with the news you care about. >> >> >> >> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone >> >> -------- Original message -------- >> From: Ali Hussein via isoc <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> >> Date: 7/25/16 7:28 AM (GMT-05:00) >> To: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>, ISOC Kenya Chapter < >> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> >> Cc: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>, KICTAnet ICT Policy >> Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [isoc_ke] Computer and Cyber crimes bill 2016 Day 1 of 5 >> Part 2 Offences >> >> Barrack and all >> >> To address the issue of uhuru.co.ke in relation to the cyber crime Bill >> 2006. >> >> Let me first address the issue of cybersquatting as opposed to the >> practice of selling domains in the Domain After Market. >> >> *Cyber-Squatting* is best described as the practice of registering >> names, especially well-known company or brand names, as Internet domains, >> in the hope of reselling them at a profit. For example:- >> >> Walmart.co.ke >> Carrefour.co.ke >> Yahoo.co.ke (which incidentally I once owned when I didn't know any >> better! :-) ) >> Google.co.ke (which incidentally was free once not too long ago) >> >> The *domain aftermarket* is the secondary market for Internet domain >> names which a party interested in acquiring a domain that is already >> registered bids or negotiates a price to effect the transfer of >> registration from the registered holder of that domain name. >> >> The professional pursuit of speculation in the domain aftermarket >> is known as *domaining*. The domain aftermarket has grown substantially, >> as an increasing number of generic domains names that promise 'marketing >> appeal' and 'desirability' are registered by domain warehouses, or >> resellers. >> >> The domain aftermarket is facilitated by auction houses which provide >> communication methods for buyers and sellers to interact, often >> anonymously, to negotiate and close a transaction. They often provide >> additional services, such as financial escrow services and domain parking. >> >> Now let's address the *uhuru.co.ke <http://uhuru.co.ke>* case. This is >> similar to the Evans Kidero case sometime back. In that particular case the >> Good Governor's team had the good sense to negotiate and acquire the domain >> that had slipped through their fingers. >> >> So is Uhuru a Brand Name or a Generic Name? >> >> A quick look at Google search results indicate that the word Uhuru has a >> generic meaning (freedom) and is also a name. >> >> So which one is it? A Brand Name or a Generic one. >> >> Let's do another exercise. >> >> *Word*. Generic name or brand name for one of the most successful >> computer programs ever? >> >> You get the picture.. >> >> Does this issue belong in the Cyber-Security bill? >> >> My take:- A resounding NO. Let's apportion the blame where it >> belongs..with the guys who should have known better and let such a valuable >> Generic Name lapse. >> >> KeNIC are you listening? Seems like some people need 101 lessons on >> Defensive Domain Registration. >> >> And to Corporates out there here's my advise for free:- >> >> Move your domain custodian services from the IT Department to the >> Marketing Department. >> My two cowrie shells.. >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> *Principal* >> *Hussein & Associates* >> +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> >> >> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking >> what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On 25 Jul 2016, at 9:45 AM, Barrack Otieno via isoc <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> >> wrote: >> >> Listers, >> >> As you prepare your comments, we had an interesting case last week of >> www.uhuru.co.ke. Apparently the owner of the domain was ready to part >> with it for a tidy sum of money. There were counterarguments as to >> whether the domain was a generic name or whether it was a trademark >> :-)(you know what i mean), it also brought to fore the issue of >> cybersquatting and whether it is an illegal activity on the dot Ke >> space. There are those who felt that this is a genuine mode of >> business akin to speculation in real estate. Was this an offence in >> light of the Computer and Cybercrimes bill 2016? >> >> Regards >> >> On 7/25/16, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Listers, >> >> >> As announced last week, online discussions on the Computer and >> >> Cybercrimes bill 2016 will start today. The Computer and Cybercrimes >> >> bill can be accessed using the following link >> >> http://www.mygov.go.ke/?p=11234. >> >> >> Today we focus on part II of the bill which focuses on the offences: >> >> >> Questions >> >> >> 1. Does the section address computer and cyber crime related offenses >> >> in a comprehensive manner and according to International standards ? >> >> 2. If it does not can you point out areas that need to be incorporated >> >> into the bill? >> >> 3. Are there clauses in this section that will impede the growth of >> >> electronic commerce or affect online citizen participation as seen on >> >> Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) ? If that is the case , how should the same >> >> be phrased? >> >> 4. Do you have any other proposals that can be incorporated into part >> >> 2 to improve it? >> >> >> We welcome your feedback on the questions above, >> >> >> Thank you >> >> >> >> Kelvin and Barrack >> >> -- >> >> Barrack O. Otieno >> >> +254721325277 >> >> +254733206359 >> >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> >> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Barrack O. Otieno >> +254721325277 >> +254733206359 >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A >> >> _______________________________________________ >> isoc mailing list >> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> isoc mailing list >> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >> > > > > -- > Regards, > Greg > -------- > Life is not a rehearsal, you only live once! > > > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >

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Re: [kictanet] Facebook's real risk
by Ali Hussein 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Listers This might be of interest especially because of the fact that we are entering an election year ourselves in Kenya.. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad > On 21 Nov 2016, at 5:32 PM, FORTUNE Data Sheet <fortune(a)email.fortune.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > FOLLOW > SUBSCRIBE > SEND TIP > NOVEMBER 21, 2016 > Mark Zuckerberg has done his best to get around the problems that his giant social network has created in the form of viral fake news and hoaxes, a problem that many believe may have played a key role in the election of Donald Trump. But he can’t evade the issue much longer. > > One of the arguments that the Facebook CEO offered when the fake news discussion first began was that the small proportion of fake news stories couldn’t possibly have affected the outcome of the election. This was “crazy talk,” he said. > > But as a number of people quickly pointed out, Facebook’s entire marketing and advertising business, which is worth billions of dollars a year, is predicated on the idea that having your message on the platform can reach and influence hundreds of millions of people. Zuckerberg can’t have it both ways. > > The risk for Facebook is that if it shows that it either isn’t willing to or can’t control the spread of fake news on its network, then it is sending the message that it isn’t willing to or can’t control any of the other activity that takes place there either. > > On Friday, Zuckerberg wrote a long post explaining that Facebook is concerned about the problem and is planning to take a number of steps to control it, including getting the help of outside news agencies and third parties to verify news. He needs to step that process up and quickly, or the media isn’t the only institution in which people are going to lose trust. > > Mathew Ingram > @mathewi > mathew.ingram(a)fortune.com > > . > > BITS AND BYTES > Symantec is making a $2.3 billion investment in identity protection. The security software giant plans to buy LifeLock, which was being pushed to "explore its options" by activist investor Elliott Management. The deal, along with the $4.6 billion acquisition of Blue Coat in August, gives Symantec a much deeper portfolio of consumer cybersecurity services. (Reuters) > > Microsoft leaps into quantum computing. This is more than its typical, quiet-ish research investment. Microsoft is putting considerable financial and engineering resources behind a prototype for a powerful computer that rivals efforts by Google and IBM. (New York Times) > > Alibaba's cloud is getting much larger outside China. New facilities in Dubai, Germany, Japan, and Australia will give the Chinese e-commerce giant's Aliyun division a presence on every major continent. Alibaba's cloud services are forecast to capture about 7.8% of a projected $135 billion global market by 2020. (Reuters) > > The IRS wants to know who's buying and selling bitcoins. The agency wants personal data for everyone who traded the cryptocurrency on the Coinbase exchange between 2013 and 2015. It's an alarmingly large and indiscriminate information request of the world's biggest bitcoin exchange. (Fortune, New York Times) > > . > > THE DOWNLOAD > Intel's strategy for AI chips is smart, but still lags rival. The chip giant hosted a conference last week to highlight its latest efforts to sell more microchips used to meet the booming demand for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related disciplines. The overall strategy made sense to analysts who follow the company. But some are concerned that Intel has a ways to go to catch up to competitor Nvidia. > > . > > IN CASE YOU MISSED IT > Tech Industry Could Be 'First to Suffer' From Trump's Immigration Stances, by David Z. Morris > > Red Hat CEO on Microsoft, Google, and Cutting Edge Software, by Jonathan Vanian > > Why Microsoft's Shares Are Near a 52-Week High, by Barb Darrow > > Homeland Security Chief Cites Phishing as Top Hacking Threat, by Jeff John Roberts > > The Big November Apple Release Isn't What You Expect, by Don Reisinger > > . > > . > > ONE MORE THING > Watch a Tesla navigate crowded urban streets. Its latest video showcases a self-driving car (in autonomous mode) reacting to cyclists and pedestrians that enter its path. (Fortune) > > This edition of Data Sheet was curated by Heather Clancy. > Find past issues. Sign up for other Fortune newsletters. > > . > EMAIL ADAM LASHINSKY > > SUBSCRIBE > > SHARE: > . > This message has been sent to you because you are currently subscribed to Data Sheet > UNSUBSCRIBE HERE > > Please read our Privacy Policy, or copy and paste this link into your browser: > HTTP://WWW.FORTUNE.COM/PRIVACY > > For Further Communication, Please Contact: > FORTUNE Customer Service > 3000 University Center Drive > Tampa, FL 33612-6408 > > ADVERTISING INFO | SUBSCRIBE TO FORTUNE

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VIP Invitation to Broadcast, Film & Music Africa, National Theatre, Nairobi, 23-24 November 2016
by Sean Moroney 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Dear Kictanet Colleagues, Attached is Complimentary VIP Invitation to attend BFMA 2016 over Wednesday-Thursday this week. You are welcome to attend the conference (programme attached), as well as network in the expo with over 30 local and international suppliers of technology and services for the digital media and content development industries. I look forward to seeing you there. Yours sincerely, Sean Moroney Chairman AITEC Africa seanm(a)aitecafrica.com <mailto:[email protected]> |Skype: seanmoroney UK Mobile: +44(0)7973499224|Kenya Mobile: +254(0)737148814/721845674 www.aitecafrica.com <http://www.aitecafrica.com/> Let’s chat: T: @aitecafrica FB Page: AITEC Africa FB Event: BFMA IG: AITEC Africa #BFMA8

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Fw: [Internet Policy] ICANN's US jurisdiction
by WANGARI KABIRU 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Blessed Monday colleagues! With the transition, would be interesting to know how "much Kenya and Africa" cares and dares to act when it comes to the jurisdiction. I may relate this with the UN bodies. Kenya hosting one of the UN organs is a source of not only diplomatic prestige but also power position. On the Internet front, perhaps this is the time to be the heart and not observers of the next phase. >From the India Civil Societies Statement (attached), share in comments by Parminder below;"Recently, the US gave up its role of signing entries to the Internet's root zone file, which representsthe addressing system for the global Internet. This is about the Internet addresses that end with.com, .net, and so on, and the numbers associated with each of them that help us navigate theInternet. We thank and congratulate the US government for taking this important step in the rightdirection. However, the organisation that manages this system, ICANN1, a US non-profit, continuesto be under US jurisdiction, and hence subject to its courts, legislature and executive agencies.Keeping such an important global public infrastructure under US jurisdiction is expected to becomea very problematic means of extending US laws and policies across the world.We the undersigned therefore appeal that urgent steps be taken to transit ICANN from its currentUS jurisdiction. Only then can ICANN become a truly global organisation2. We would like to makeit clear that our objection is not directed particularly against the US; we are simply against animportant global public infrastructure being subject to a single country's jurisdiction....." Be blessed! Regards/Wangari--- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". On Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 5:00, parminder <parminder(a)itforchange.net> wrote: All As you know, the issue of jurisdiction of ICANN is under consideration at ICANN's community process (in the accountability track where there is a sub group discussing this issue). ICANN is currently meeting in Hyderabad, India, from 3rd to 9th November. Today, on the last day of ICANN's Hyderabad meeting, the enclosed statement was issued by key Indian civil society organisations engaged with Internet governance issues, supported by two key global networks involved in this area. The statement expresses the urgent need for transiting ICANN from being under the jurisdiction of one country, presenting the rationale of why this is important to do. It also lists some possible options of doing so, towards beginning a serious action-oriented deliberation on this very important matter. Unlike what is often understood, the jurisdiction issue is not just a matter of sovereign prestige and self respect of the states but concerns vital matters impacting people's rights. This is especially so as the society gets more and more digitised in all areas. We welcome comments and feedback. The statement has been issued by the following Indian civil society organisations. Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore IT for Change, Bangalore Free Software Movement of India, Hyderabad Society for Knowledge Commons, New Delhi Digital Empowerment Foundation, New Delhi Delhi Science Forum, New Delhi Software Freedom Law Center India, New Delhi Third World Network - India, New Delhi It is supported by the following global networks: Association For Progressive Communications Just Net Coalition We will soon expand this effort to enlist more global support. Best, Parminder _______________________________________________

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ICT 2016 Year in Review Questions (Open from Monday 21st-Thursday 24th)
by lordmwesh＠gmail.com 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

I've invited you to fill out the following form: Kenya 2016 ICT sector Year in Review To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_KNiIAYl4jfGWw1o-W5ocfhENPoTIxa7… Google Forms: Create and analyze surveys.

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Career Mentorship for High School Students and Form Four Leavers
by Tracy Nyatoro Weru 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

We have the pleasure to inform you that at @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University is organizing a 5 day Career Mentor ship workshop for High School Students and Form Four Leavers.The program will take place at @iLabAfrica from 5th December to 9th December 2016 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Career Mentorship Programme (CMP) intends to promote a sharing and supportive relationship between experienced professionals and selected key top -notch speakers from the Kenyan Industry.The participants will learn about different careers they can pursue, Universities in Kenya and so much more . The Programme, though informal, may serve as a significant complement to the academic curriculum of their High School Education. *Objectives of the Program* - To broaden students’ perspective towards the world of work; - To develop students’ confidence in communicating with senior professionals; and - To assist students to develop their career aspiration. The Students will also interact with different mentors and will be provided with first hand information on how to select a career. For your convenience, we have attached a description and agenda of the training contents. We would be honoured if you would refer students to attend this event. Please let us know at your convenience if you will be able to send any participants or if you can refer other interested students. Registration for the training can be done by clicking here <https://docs.google.com/a/strathmore.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5F-TqZ9snu2WoK2…> . For further questions, comments and/or suggestions, please contact @iLabAfrica on 0729 876 680/ 0703 034 000 or eMail: sanyanga(a)strathmore.edu . -- *Kind Regards,* *Tracy Weru* *Business Development Analyst**@iLabAfrica,Strathmore University* *Email*: tweru(a)strathmore.edu* | Office Tel: *+254 (0) 703 034123 *Ext:* 2123 www.strathmore.edu <http://www.twitter.com/StrathU> <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity/?ref=hl> <https://www.youtube.com/user/StrathmoreUniversity> <https://plus.google.com/110890271788869052448/posts> <https://www.linkedin.com/edu/strathmore-university-357048> <https://www.instagram.com/strathmore.university/> -- *Note: *All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore’s Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here <http://www.strathmore.edu/en/email-policy> to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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Feedback on the 2016 ICT POLICY - REMINDER 2
by Ali Hussein 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Bwana PS Kyalo The above refers. Could you kindly update us on the way forward regarding the 2016 ICT Policy? We would like to know how the community can help further and when the Policy will be become a 'live' document so we can be able to delve into it and extract the gems that lie therein. We would also like to know how the multi-stakeholder engagement benefited the development of the Policy, what was added, removed and the criteria used to do so. Of course we are also keen to see the final document. Thank you and looking forward to your response. Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: [IGFmaglist] MAG renewal announcement
by Judy Okite 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

For your information. Kind Regards, *'Chance Favors the prepared mind'* - Louis Pasteur ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chengetai Masango <cmasango(a)unog.ch> Date: Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 4:11 PM Subject: [IGFmaglist] MAG renewal announcement To: IGF Maglist <Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org> Dear All, The MAG renewal announcement from Mr. Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) has been posted on the IGF website. https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/ announcement-from-mr-wu-hongbo-under-secretary-general -for-economic-and-social-affairs The deadline to submit names is *16 December 2016.* Current MAG members do not need to reapply. >From the Secretariat’s counting we have twelve MAG members who are in their third term: https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/mag-2 016-membership The MAG Renewal FAQ’s may also be a resource for those who have questions on the selection process: https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/ mag-renewal-2016 I would be grateful if you could distribute the renewal announcement through your respective networks. Best regards, Chengetai _______________________________________________ Igfmaglist mailing list Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfmaglist_intgovforum.org

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Invitation to Nairobi Legal Hackers Fireside Chat on 22nd November 2016 at Strathmore University
by June Tessy 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Listers, Legal Hackers is a global movement of lawyers, policymakers, technologists, and academics who explore and develop creative solutions to some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of law and technology. Through local meetups, hackathons, and workshops, Legal Hackers spot issues and opportunities where technology can improve and inform the practice of law and where law, legal practice, and policy can adapt to rapidly changing technology. Legal Hackers Nairobi in partnership with the Strathmore Center of Intellectual Property and Information Technology hereby invites you to 'Fireside Chat with Michael Murungi' Head of Public Policy and Government Relations at Google. Join us as Michael Murungi shares on opportunities and challenges for technology to be incorporated into the law and legal practice, his experience on building a legal tech arm of a State agency and the future of legal tech in Kenya. Event Details are: Date: 22nd November 2016 Time: 18.30 - 20.00 hours Venue: Strathmore University, Strathmore Business School Auditorium Entrance: Free Kindly RSVP here <https://goo.gl/forms/aJzz3cHXwSYxpBKv2>! Kind Regards, June Tessy LinkedIn Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/juneokal> www.legalhackers.org

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Internship Opportunity
by Magdalene Kariuki 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Hi fellow Listers, Please see an opportunity for young university students/ recent graduates. Please assist to circulate widely. Thanks. Best, Magdalene Kariuki.

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Save this date: December 2nd 2016 (6.30-9.00am)
by Grace Githaiga 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Listers! Greetings! Please mark your calendars! You will be invited to the end of the year cocktail whose theme is "ICT Perspectives: community's 365 days review". Date: December 2, 2016 Time: 6.30 to 9.00 pm. This will be preceded by an online community evaluation of key ICT activities that have taken place in 2016, and will be led by John Walubengo. He will communicate the details of this process. More details to follow in due course! Regards Grace For the organizing team.

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First Summit on Community Networks in Africa, to be held in Nairobi
by Mwendwa Kivuva 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa First Summit on Community Networks in Africa Introduction/Background Connecting the next Billion is one of the central issues on the international Internet and Internet Governance agenda. At the Internet Society, we consider “Connecting the Next Billion” as a key issue, as it relates directly to our mission and vision. Despite the success of the mobile revolution in Africa, there are significant barriers to connectivity. Community established networks also referred to as “community networks” (CN) are an emerging and sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in urban and rural areas around the world. In Africa, where these gaps are more evident. A recent survey was able to identify 37 community networks initiatives in 12 African countries, of which 25 are considered active. [1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#…> To understand better how this phenomenon is evolving in the continent, the First Summit on Community Networks in Africa will be held on 22nd November 2016 in Nairobi Kenya within the AfriCHI conference. The Summit aims to bring together more than ten community network operators in Africa to engage in experience sharing on their challenges and opportunities. The objective of the summit is to promote increased collaboration between community network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for them to engage with other stakeholders. Who Should Attend Community Network operators, Wireless Network Researchers, Policy Makers, Regulators and Regulatory Associations, Civil Society organisations and members of the public interested on the topic. Venue *Auditorium in the University of Nairobi towers, University of Nairobi* Draft Summary Agenda 8:30 Registration 9:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Introduction - Michuki Mwangi 9:15 - 10:15 Presentations - Reasons to start a Community Network and evolution since then 10:15 - 11:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 12:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion (continued) 12:00 - 13:00 Community Networks Presentations - Infrastructure and service provision 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 14:45 Focused discussions - Part I Question: What are the barriers to establishing more Community Networks and scale the existing ones? 14:45 - 15:30 Focused discussions - Part II Question: What are the capacity building and training opportunities and needs? 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 16:45 Focused discussions Part III Question: What opportunities can be leveraged to make Community Networks more sustainable? 16:45 - 17:00 Wrap-up Registration Participation fees: 30 USD 1. For registrations please proceed to https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389 2. Select "Registration Type: Workshops/Courses/..." 3. After entering your personal details please select “Community Networks in Africa” under the agenda items Useful Information - Lunch will be provided - French - English simultaneous translation will be available Logistics Around the Event - ACM Dev, 18-20 November: http://acmdev.org - AfriCHI, 21-25 November: http://africhi.net/ - Entry visas for Kenya: http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html Single Entry Visa. Issued for a single entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons. Examples Community Networks in Africa attending the Summit - *Connecting Eenhana, Fatsuam Foundation and Mesh Bukavu from:* “(Re)Building Technology: Community Technology Fieldguide” <https://www.newamerica.org/documents/1371/rebuilding-technology.pdf> - Ensemble Pour La Difference and Fjord: “Bringing The Internet To Africa’s Forgotten Island” <https://www.fjordnet.com/workdetail/bringing-the-internet-to-africas-forgot…> - Tunapanda Net: http://www.tunapanda.org/ - Zenzeleni Networks: http://zenzeleni.net - BOSCO Uganda: http://boscouganda.com/our-approach/bosco-network/ - Murambinda Works: http://www.machaworks.org/murumbinda.html - Macha Works: http://www.machaworks.org - Soweto Wireless User Group (SoWUG): http://sowug.org.za/ Examples of Other Community Networks in the world - Internet Society Wireless for Communities in South Asia: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia/south-asia/wir… - Digital Empowerment Foundation: http://defindia.org - Guifi: https://guifi.net - Rhizomatica: https://rhizomatica.org Contact - Carlos Rey-Moreno: carlos.reymoreno(a)gmail.com - Michuki Mwangi: mwangi(a)isoc.org Notes [1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#…> C. Rey-Moreno, M. Graaf, “Map of Community Networks in Africa”, 1st Report on the Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity: “Community Connectivity: Building the Internet from Scratch”. Ed. FGV Rio Editions. December 2016. In press For more information about the event, please visit: First Summit on Community Networks in Africa <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa> ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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Re: [kictanet] Leadership for Game Changers
by Mitchell Odili 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

Developing leaders increases employee engagement, customers service and ultimately bottom line results. When was the last time you invested in your leadership skills? On *1st & 2nd December 2016 *Rekha Kent is running a 2 day Leadership development program that aims to enable leaders to lead with passion, focus and skill. Check out the attached flyer for more information and this link for the event <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-for-game-changers-registration-2906…> . Book your place today and share with your amazing network!!! PS: “ Rekha Kent is the founder of Redstone Consulting working with FTSE 100 for over 10 years, she has extensive global experience training in Japan, India, Canada, USA, Europe and Africa. She received a BSc from Aston Business School and has a Post Grad in People Management and Development. Is a qualified Executive Coach, MBTI and LIFO Practitioner.” Best Regards | Mitchell Odili | CEO | www.fefe.co.ke | 0710719693 | On Nov 16, 2016 03:29, "Beryl Aidi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Thanks Bomu, noted. > I could be stretching it, any possibility of livestreaming or recording > summaries so those interested can catch up on it? I'm very much interested > in community networks but won't be able to attend. > > Best > Beryl > > On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 2:39 AM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) <nmutungu(a)gmail.com > > wrote: > >> This function was discussed at the ISOC Kenya Chapter list. It was >> explained that there is no remote participation. >> Regards, >> >> 2016-11-16 1:53 GMT+03:00 Beryl Aidi via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>: >> >>> Hi Mwendwa >>> >>> Is there remote participation for those note able to physically attend? >>> >>> Best >>> Beryl >>> >>> On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 1:45 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community >>>> -networks-africa >>>> >>>> First Summit on Community Networks in Africa >>>> Introduction/Background >>>> >>>> Connecting the next Billion is one of the central issues on the >>>> international Internet and Internet Governance agenda. At the Internet >>>> Society, we consider “Connecting the Next Billion” as a key issue, as it >>>> relates directly to our mission and vision. Despite the success of the >>>> mobile revolution in Africa, there are significant barriers to connectivity. >>>> >>>> Community established networks also referred to as “community networks” >>>> (CN) are an emerging and sustainable solution to address the connectivity >>>> gaps that exist in urban and rural areas around the world. In Africa, where >>>> these gaps are more evident. A recent survey was able to identify 37 >>>> community networks initiatives in 12 African countries, of which 25 are >>>> considered active. [1] >>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#…> >>>> >>>> To understand better how this phenomenon is evolving in the continent, the >>>> First Summit on Community Networks in Africa will be held on 22nd November >>>> 2016 in Nairobi Kenya within the AfriCHI conference. The Summit aims >>>> to bring together more than ten community network operators in Africa to >>>> engage in experience sharing on their challenges and opportunities. The >>>> objective of the summit is to promote increased collaboration between >>>> community network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for >>>> them to engage with other stakeholders. >>>> Who Should Attend >>>> >>>> Community Network operators, Wireless Network Researchers, Policy >>>> Makers, Regulators and Regulatory Associations, Civil Society organisations >>>> and members of the public interested on the topic. >>>> Venue >>>> >>>> *Auditorium in the University of Nairobi towers, University of Nairobi* >>>> Draft Summary Agenda >>>> 8:30 Registration >>>> 9:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Introduction - Michuki Mwangi >>>> 9:15 - 10:15 Presentations - Reasons to start a Community Network and >>>> evolution since then >>>> 10:15 - 11:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and >>>> foster inclusion >>>> 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break >>>> 11:30 - 12:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and >>>> foster inclusion (continued) >>>> 12:00 - 13:00 Community Networks Presentations - Infrastructure and >>>> service provision >>>> 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch >>>> 14:00 - 14:45 >>>> >>>> Focused discussions - Part I >>>> Question: What are the barriers to establishing more Community Networks >>>> and scale the existing ones? >>>> 14:45 - 15:30 >>>> >>>> Focused discussions - Part II >>>> Question: What are the capacity building and training opportunities and >>>> needs? >>>> 15:30 - 16:00 >>>> >>>> Coffee Break >>>> 16:00 - 16:45 >>>> >>>> Focused discussions Part III >>>> Question: What opportunities can be leveraged to make Community >>>> Networks more sustainable? >>>> 16:45 - 17:00 >>>> >>>> Wrap-up >>>> >>>> Registration >>>> >>>> Participation fees: 30 USD >>>> >>>> 1. For registrations please proceed to https://www.regonline.com/R >>>> egister/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389 >>>> <https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389> >>>> 2. Select "Registration Type: Workshops/Courses/..." >>>> 3. After entering your personal details please select “Community >>>> Networks in Africa” under the agenda items >>>> >>>> Useful Information >>>> >>>> - Lunch will be provided >>>> - French - English simultaneous translation will be available >>>> >>>> Logistics Around the Event >>>> >>>> - ACM Dev, 18-20 November: http://acmdev.org >>>> - AfriCHI, 21-25 November: http://africhi.net/ >>>> - Entry visas for Kenya: http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html >>>> Single Entry Visa. Issued for a single entry to persons whose >>>> nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or >>>> medical reasons. >>>> >>>> Examples Community Networks in Africa attending the Summit >>>> >>>> - *Connecting Eenhana, Fatsuam Foundation and Mesh Bukavu from:* “(Re)Building >>>> Technology: Community Technology Fieldguide” >>>> <https://www.newamerica.org/documents/1371/rebuilding-technology.pdf> >>>> - Ensemble Pour La Difference and Fjord: “Bringing The Internet To >>>> Africa’s Forgotten Island” >>>> <https://www.fjordnet.com/workdetail/bringing-the-internet-to-africas-forgot…> >>>> - Tunapanda Net: http://www.tunapanda.org/ >>>> - Zenzeleni Networks: http://zenzeleni.net >>>> - BOSCO Uganda: http://boscouganda.com/our-approach/bosco-network/ >>>> - Murambinda Works: http://www.machaworks.org/murumbinda.html >>>> - Macha Works: http://www.machaworks.org >>>> - Soweto Wireless User Group (SoWUG): http://sowug.org.za/ >>>> >>>> Examples of Other Community Networks in the world >>>> >>>> - Internet Society Wireless for Communities in South Asia: >>>> http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-wor >>>> k/asia/south-asia/wireless-communities >>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia/south-asia/wir…> >>>> - Digital Empowerment Foundation: http://defindia.org >>>> - Guifi: https://guifi.net >>>> - Rhizomatica: https://rhizomatica.org >>>> >>>> Contact >>>> >>>> - Carlos Rey-Moreno: carlos.reymoreno(a)gmail.com >>>> - Michuki Mwangi: mwangi(a)isoc.org >>>> >>>> Notes >>>> >>>> [1] >>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#…> C. >>>> Rey-Moreno, M. Graaf, “Map of Community Networks in Africa”, 1st Report on >>>> the Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity: “Community Connectivity: >>>> Building the Internet from Scratch”. Ed. FGV Rio Editions. December 2016. >>>> In press >>>> For more information about the event, please visit: First Summit on >>>> Community Networks in Africa >>>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa> >>>> ______________________ >>>> 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/m >>>> ailman/options/kictanet/bee.aidi%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. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Beryl >>> *********************************************** >>> Darkness cannot put out the Light. It can only make God brighter. >>> —Author Unknown. >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/m >>> ailman/options/kictanet/nmutungu%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. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Grace L.N. Mutung'u >> Nairobi Kenya >> Skype: gracebomu >> Twitter: @Bomu >> >> <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> >> >> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F >> >> > > > -- > Beryl > *********************************************** > Darkness cannot put out the Light. It can only make God brighter. —Author > Unknown. > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/mitchellodili%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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3 deals announced @ 4th Angel Fair Africa - PR
by Eric M K Osiakwan 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

2 day Investors Forum yields 3 deals Nairobi, Kenya – 15th November 2016 The 4th Angel Fair Africa that ended on 11th November in Nairobi has already yielded three deal announcements among a host of other deal discussions underway. At last year's event in Accra over $20M worth of deals were closed with these year's estimates set to top that. 1. Singularity Investments (a global investment firm that specializes in scaling early stage ventures in Africa and North America) expressed interest to invest in one of the ventures that pitched, and had quality conversations with other potential investee companies at the event, 2. Yossi Hasson of Techstars (a global ecosystem that helps entrepreneurs build great businesses with it’s Africa office in Cape Town) expressed interest to invest in one of the startups subject to negotiations and due diligence, 3. Viktoria Ventures (a local angel network) are also in discussion with FarmDrive for a potential deal soon. “AFA sets itself apart as an event, which is focused on the getting deals done – dealmakers are matched with entrepreneurs and real problems are discussed by selected panels.,” observed Lexi Novitske, Principal Investment Officer of Singularity Investments. The event, which attracted 45 selected investors from Africa and the world, saw pitches from 20 curated African startups and scleups from 8 African countries. The rooftop conference room of the Intercontinental Nairobi was lit with deal conversations ranging from cash investments, to partnerships, mentorship, expansion, sourcing, etc. Beyond the deals closed at the event, Angel Fair Africa connected the local tech ecosystem to a global network of Angel Investors. The returns may yet be far off but it is those networks that will grow the regional tech sector. During the two day event Heath Arensen of Invested Development said: “Angel Investor’s provide the essential base in a vibrant startup ecosystem and Angel Fair Africa’s role in convening and strengthening these investors gives me confidence that the next generation of African startups are going to be even more impressive than the already exciting movement we see today". Melissa McCoy said "With ConnectMed's recent move to Kenya from South Africa, Angel Fair Africa allowed us to quickly meet most of the core players in the Kenyan startup ecosystem and efficiently expand our network." Angel Fair Africa was a very unique event in that it brought together startups at various stages together with VCs and Angels in an intimate setting.” said Joanna Bichsel of Kasha from Rwanda. According to Erik Hersman of BRCK, “It’s impressive to see the quality of investors from around Africa, and from overseas, that Angel Fair Africa is able to attract.” "Angel Fair Africa is the go to group in Africa for investors and entrepreneurs!" observed Mike Miller, an angel investor from LA. Dave McClure who gave the final keynote observed, "It was terrific to meet the growing community of angels and VCs investing in Africa, as well as some great new African startups. I hope to come back again next year to learn more about new potential Zebra-corns!" – next year the event heads to Abidjan, Ivory Coast for it’s 5th edition. EDITORS NOTES About Angel Fair Africa is an event that brings together accelerators, incubators and emerging businesses from across the African continent and investors to do deals. More @ www.angelfairafrica.com <http://www.angelfairafrica.com/>; contact - info(a)angelfairafrica.com <mailto:[email protected]> Below are our SM handles; @AngelfairAfrica @AfA #AngelfairAfrica #AfA https://www.facebook.com/angelfairafrica/ <https://www.facebook.com/angelfairafrica/> https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-fair-africa <https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-fair-africa> https://www.youtube.com/user/AngelFairAfrica <https://www.youtube.com/user/AngelFairAfrica> www.angelfairafrica.com <http://www.angelfairafrica.com/> Eric here Eric M.K Osiakwan +233244386792 "Accraboy" 4 Skype @eosiakwan 4 Twitter about.me/ericosiakwan <http://about.me/ericosiakwan>

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Permission Marketing and misuse of customer data by Telcos
by Ali Hussein 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Dear All I woke up this morning to find myself registered by a Telco for a service I do not want. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: You have successfully subscribed to the SKIZA Tunes service.Your password to log on to www.skiza.safaricom.com is xxxx. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: Your SKIZA Tune <Customized Skiza Tune> was set successfully. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: You have successfully downloaded SKIZA Tune Customized Skiza Tune .The tune will be renewed at KES 1.00 daily.To delete dial *811#. I thought these things shouldn't happen anymore? Why would Safaricom tell me that I have subscribed to SKIZA Tune when I did not? And proceed to tell me they will deduct Kshs. 1 per day for this? And if I want to unsubscribe/delete then I should dial *811#? Who gave them the permission to subscribe me in the first place? Maybe my phone was hacked and someone registered me by mistake? At this point I'm giving Safaricom the benefit of doubt since just two weeks ago the CEO, Bob Collymore gave us his assurance that such behavior by PRSPs is frowned upon by his organisation. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.

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Re: [kictanet] Permission Marketing and misuse of customer data by Telcos
by Collins Areba 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

As an organization purporting to represent my rights, why do you find it even sensible to "protect me " from details of what you are protecting me against? Or is what you champion not "public interest?" Aggrieved "consumer". On 15 Nov 2016 06:29, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Jackline Thanks for your email. 'You have no convincing reason to share it here while engaging them' Are you in court with this? As consumers and an aggrieved party why can't you share with us this 'ongoing engagement'? I find it difficult to comprehend your answer. What compels you to share some cases and not others? Are you not supposed to represent the consumer at large? I'm baffled by your email...to say the least.. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad On 14 Nov 2016, at 7:19 PM, Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) < hotline(a)cofek.co.ke> wrote: Dear Mr. Ali Hussein, We are directly in touch with affected MNO’s and the regulator on the matter. We, therefore, have no convincing reason to share it here while engaging them. FYI, sir, the law is very clear on consumer information privacy especially Article 31(d) of the Constitution and statutes including Consumer Protection Act, 2012. Otherwise, we remain proud *as the champion of consumer rights in Kenya*, and the apex Federation. The information leaks in the health sector, medical insurance -via smart card – is worse than the breaches from telcos. Thank you for believing in us. We won’t let you down. Kind regards Jackline Kamau *PROGRAM OFFICER* Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) *From:* kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+hotline=cofek.co.ke@lists. kictanet.or.ke <kictanet-bounces+hotline=cofek.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>] *On Behalf Of *Ali Hussein via kictanet *Sent:* Monday, November 14, 2016 1:04 PM *To:* The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) <hotline(a)cofek.co.ke> *Cc:* Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> *Subject:* [***SPAM*** Score/Req: 07.40/5.0] Re: [kictanet] Permission Marketing and misuse of customer data by Telcos By the way where's COFEK, the so called champion of Consumer Rights? Why hasn't COFEK responded to this issue? Regards Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 On 14 Nov 2016 11:20 a.m., "Victor Kapiyo via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Looks like this isn't an isolated event, but could point to a more far reaching abuse of consumer rights. Kindly follow up with your provider as Ali and I would suggest that the regulators and the licencees thoroughly investigate this and provide direction. Victor On 14 Nov 2016 11:06, "Collins Areba via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: See attached. On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 10:23 AM, Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> wrote: I have airtel data Sim cards and on inspecting the messages, was subscribed to and receive weekly deductions on some weird competition I hardly would have subscribed. And these are data lines purely used for data. On 14 Nov 2016 09:53, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Listers Good to report that Safaricom has engaged. Hopefully we should resolve this soon. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad On 14 Nov 2016, at 9:04 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Hi Ali, To say the least this is unethical. It would be great to hear what Safaricom has to say about the same. Regards On 11/14/16, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Blessed Monday! Is there a chance that you may even be subscribed and not get the prompt and the deductions happen? Is this in the line of Internet "un"Governance whereby your data is mined for high value without your express consent or being paid/compensated for it. Be blessed. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". On Monday, 14 November 2016, 7:55, Collins Areba via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Very unfair, especially when they relegate the responsibility of unearthing if it is a scam to the consumers! On 14 Nov 2016 06:08, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Dear All I woke up this morning to find myself registered by a Telco for a service I do not want. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: You have successfully subscribed to the SKIZA Tunes service.Your password to log on to www.skiza.safaricom.com is xxxx. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: Your SKIZA Tune <Customized Skiza Tune> was set successfully. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: You have successfully downloaded SKIZA Tune Customized Skiza Tune .The tune will be renewed at KES 1.00 daily.To delete dial *811#. I thought these things shouldn't happen anymore? Why would Safaricom tell me that I have subscribed to SKIZA Tune when I did not? And proceed to tell me they will deduct Kshs. 1 per day for this? And if I want to unsubscribe/delete then I should dial *811#? Who gave them the permission to subscribe me in the first place? Maybe my phone was hacked and someone registered me by mistake? At this point I'm giving Safaricom the benefit of doubt since just two weeks ago the CEO, Bob Collymore gave us his assurance that such behavior by PRSPs is frowned upon by his organisation. Regards AliHusseinPrincipalHussein & Associates Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassimSkype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/ alihkassim 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing,Chiromo Road, Westlands,Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. ______________________________ _________________ 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/ arebacollins%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. _______________________________________________ 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/ wangarikabiru%40yahoo.co.uk 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. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A _______________________________________________ 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/arebacollins%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. -- Regards, Collins Areba, Kilifi, Kenya. Tel: +*254 707 750 788 */ *0731534124* Twitter: @arebacollins. Skype: arebacollins _______________________________________________ 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/vkapiyo%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. 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Re: [kictanet] ICANN Accountability Test Case
by Bonface Witaba 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Hello listers! An interesting reading: https://afilias.info/blogs/web-icanns-first-test-accountability Regards Bonface Witaba Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, 15 Nov, 2016 at 9:27, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Permission Marketing and misuse of customer data by Telcos (Ali Hussein) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:22:51 +0300 From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Permission Marketing and misuse of customer data by Telcos Message-ID: <04BC1872-53E0-4722-B6AD-3BC294F90574(a)hussein.me.ke> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" :-) Public Service bro..:-) Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi Sent from my iPad > On 15 Nov 2016, at 8:55 AM, Tony White via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Ali, ...but what a performance! How much time did you spend on > sorting it out and 'getting your money back'? You should also be > compensated (at your hourly rate) for your time! ;) > > Cheers, > Tony > > >> On 15/11/2016, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> Rosemary and all >> >> Nancy Matimu, Safaricom's Consumer Head of Products has been super >> responsive to my complaints and I'm happy to say that all the subscriptions >> that I had purported to have subscribed to have been deleted and monies >> refunded. Further more Nancy has promised to:- >> >> 1. Deal with such complaints with her team. >> 2. Promised to look into rogue activity by their Content Partners and take >> stern action against any culprits. >> 3. Hold a meeting with all their partners at the end of this month to >> sensitize them and warn them against such rogue activities. >> >> I'd encourage all of us to engage her team in rooting out this illegal >> activity. >> >> We need more of these interactions between consumers and companies like >> Safaricom. >> >> Thank you all. >> >> Ali Hussein >> Principal >> Hussein & Associates >> +254 0713 601113 >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> Skype: abu-jomo >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> >> >> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what >> no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On 14 Nov 2016, at 12:13 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Rosemary >>> >>> Can't agree with you more. Safaricom has engaged but I feel that this >>> issue is. Dry widespread. Action needs to be taken.. >>> >>> Ali Hussein >>> Principal >>> Hussein & Associates >>> +254 0713 601113 >>> >>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>> Skype: abu-jomo >>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>> >>> >>> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking >>> what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On 14 Nov 2016, at 11:54 AM, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu >>>> <chemukoechk(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Dear Listers, >>>> >>>> I have also fallen victim to the gaming charges which were apparently >>>> approved online. The following must happen:- >>>> >>>> 1. Regular updates of all the services one is subscribed to and it should >>>> not be the responsibility of the user to inquire. >>>> >>>> 2. All other suppliers send regular updates on charges for services/goods >>>> consumed, there is absolutely no reason why charges should be made >>>> blindly. Telcos el al are not exempt. >>>> >>>> 3. Failure to the above then we have the right to take legal action >>>> against all the parties involved in this rip off. There's clearly an >>>> abuse of consumer rights and misuse of customers' private information. >>>> >>>> Kind regards, >>>> >>>> Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu. >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 14 Nov 2016 11:37, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" >>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> It would really help to get a comment from the following players:- >>>>> >>>>> 1. Telcos >>>>> 2. PRSPs/CSPs >>>>> 3. Regulator >>>>> >>>>> Ali Hussein >>>>> Principal >>>>> Hussein & Associates >>>>> +254 0713 601113 >>>>> >>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking >>>>> what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>> >>>>>> On 14 Nov 2016, at 11:19 AM, Victor Kapiyo via kictanet >>>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Looks like this isn't an isolated event, but could point to a more far >>>>>> reaching abuse of consumer rights. Kindly follow up with your provider >>>>>> as Ali and I would suggest that the regulators and the licencees >>>>>> thoroughly investigate this and provide direction. >>>>>> >>>>>> Victor >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On 14 Nov 2016 11:06, "Collins Areba via kictanet" >>>>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>> See attached. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 10:23 AM, Collins Areba >>>>>>>> <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> I have airtel data Sim cards and on inspecting the messages, was >>>>>>>> subscribed to and receive weekly deductions on some weird competition >>>>>>>> I hardly would have subscribed. And these are data lines purely used >>>>>>>> for data. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 14 Nov 2016 09:53, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" >>>>>>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Listers >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Good to report that Safaricom has engaged. Hopefully we should >>>>>>>>> resolve this soon. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Ali Hussein >>>>>>>>> Principal >>>>>>>>> Hussein & Associates >>>>>>>>> +254 0713 601113 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim >>>>>>>>> Skype: abu-jomo >>>>>>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and >>>>>>>>> thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 14 Nov 2016, at 9:04 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet >>>>>>>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi Ali, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> To say the least this is unethical. It would be great to hear what >>>>>>>>>> Safaricom has to say about the same. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On 11/14/16, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet >>>>>>>>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> Blessed Monday! >>>>>>>>>>> Is there a chance that you may even be subscribed and not get the >>>>>>>>>>> prompt and >>>>>>>>>>> the deductions happen? >>>>>>>>>>> Is this in the line of Internet "un"Governance whereby your data >>>>>>>>>>> is mined >>>>>>>>>>> for high value without your express consent or being >>>>>>>>>>> paid/compensated for >>>>>>>>>>> it. >>>>>>>>>>> Be blessed. >>>>>>>>>>> Regards/Wangari --- >>>>>>>>>>> Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are >>>>>>>>>>> Restored >>>>>>>>>>> Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of >>>>>>>>>>> God on >>>>>>>>>>> Earth". >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Monday, 14 November 2016, 7:55, Collins Areba via kictanet >>>>>>>>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Very unfair, especially when they relegate the responsibility of >>>>>>>>>>> unearthing >>>>>>>>>>> if it is a scam to the consumers! >>>>>>>>>>> On 14 Nov 2016 06:08, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" >>>>>>>>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Dear All >>>>>>>>>>> I woke up this morning to find myself registered by a Telco for a >>>>>>>>>>> service I >>>>>>>>>>> do not want. >>>>>>>>>>> [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: You have successfully >>>>>>>>>>> subscribed to >>>>>>>>>>> the SKIZA Tunes service.Your password to log on to >>>>>>>>>>> www.skiza.safaricom.com >>>>>>>>>>> is xxxx. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 >>>>>>>>>>> 601113: Your >>>>>>>>>>> SKIZA Tune <Customized Skiza Tune> was set successfully. >>>>>>>>>>> [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: You have successfully >>>>>>>>>>> downloaded >>>>>>>>>>> SKIZA Tune Customized Skiza Tune .The tune will be renewed at KES >>>>>>>>>>> 1.00 >>>>>>>>>>> daily.To delete dial *811#. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I thought these things shouldn't happen anymore? >>>>>>>>>>> Why would Safaricom tell me that I have subscribed to SKIZA Tune >>>>>>>>>>> when I did >>>>>>>>>>> not? And proceed to tell me they will deduct Kshs. 1 per day for >>>>>>>>>>> this? And >>>>>>>>>>> if I want to unsubscribe/delete then I should dial *811#? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Who gave them the permission to subscribe me in the first place? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Maybe my phone was hacked and someone registered me by mistake? >>>>>>>>>>> At this point I'm giving Safaricom the benefit of doubt since just >>>>>>>>>>> two weeks >>>>>>>>>>> ago the CEO, Bob Collymore gave us his assurance that such >>>>>>>>>>> behavior by PRSPs >>>>>>>>>>> is frowned upon by his organisation. >>>>>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>>>>> AliHusseinPrincipalHussein & Associates Tel: +254 713 601113 >>>>>>>>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassimSkype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: >>>>>>>>>>> http://ke.linkedin.com/in/ >>>>>>>>>>> alihkassim >>>>>>>>>>> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing,Chiromo Road, >>>>>>>>>>> Westlands,Nairobi, >>>>>>>>>>> Kenya. >>>>>>>>>>> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are >>>>>>>>>>> purely mine >>>>>>>>>>> and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the >>>>>>>>>>> organizations >>>>>>>>>>> that I work with. >>>>>>>>>>> ______________________________ _________________ >>>>>>>>>>> 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/ arebacollins%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. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>> 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/wangarikabiru%40yahoo… >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 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. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Barrack O. 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Re: [kictanet] Permission Marketing and misuse of customer data by Telcos
by Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Dear Mr. Ali Hussein, We are directly in touch with affected MNO’s and the regulator on the matter. We, therefore, have no convincing reason to share it here while engaging them. FYI, sir, the law is very clear on consumer information privacy especially Article 31(d) of the Constitution and statutes including Consumer Protection Act, 2012. Otherwise, we remain proud as the champion of consumer rights in Kenya, and the apex Federation. The information leaks in the health sector, medical insurance -via smart card – is worse than the breaches from telcos. Thank you for believing in us. We won’t let you down. Kind regards Jackline Kamau PROGRAM OFFICER Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) From: kictanet [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ali Hussein via kictanet Sent: Monday, November 14, 2016 1:04 PM To: The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) <hotline(a)cofek.co.ke> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Subject: [***SPAM*** Score/Req: 07.40/5.0] Re: [kictanet] Permission Marketing and misuse of customer data by Telcos By the way where's COFEK, the so called champion of Consumer Rights? Why hasn't COFEK responded to this issue? Regards Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113 On 14 Nov 2016 11:20 a.m., "Victor Kapiyo via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Looks like this isn't an isolated event, but could point to a more far reaching abuse of consumer rights. Kindly follow up with your provider as Ali and I would suggest that the regulators and the licencees thoroughly investigate this and provide direction. Victor On 14 Nov 2016 11:06, "Collins Areba via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: See attached. On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 10:23 AM, Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: I have airtel data Sim cards and on inspecting the messages, was subscribed to and receive weekly deductions on some weird competition I hardly would have subscribed. And these are data lines purely used for data. On 14 Nov 2016 09:53, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Listers Good to report that Safaricom has engaged. Hopefully we should resolve this soon. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad On 14 Nov 2016, at 9:04 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Hi Ali, To say the least this is unethical. It would be great to hear what Safaricom has to say about the same. Regards On 11/14/16, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Blessed Monday! Is there a chance that you may even be subscribed and not get the prompt and the deductions happen? Is this in the line of Internet "un"Governance whereby your data is mined for high value without your express consent or being paid/compensated for it. Be blessed. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". On Monday, 14 November 2016, 7:55, Collins Areba via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Very unfair, especially when they relegate the responsibility of unearthing if it is a scam to the consumers! On 14 Nov 2016 06:08, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Dear All I woke up this morning to find myself registered by a Telco for a service I do not want. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: You have successfully subscribed to the SKIZA Tunes service.Your password to log on to www.skiza.safaricom.com <http://www.skiza.safaricom.com> is xxxx. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: Your SKIZA Tune <Customized Skiza Tune> was set successfully. [5:59 AM, 11/14/2016] +254 713 601113: You have successfully downloaded SKIZA Tune Customized Skiza Tune .The tune will be renewed at KES 1.00 daily.To delete dial *811#. I thought these things shouldn't happen anymore? Why would Safaricom tell me that I have subscribed to SKIZA Tune when I did not? And proceed to tell me they will deduct Kshs. 1 per day for this? And if I want to unsubscribe/delete then I should dial *811#? Who gave them the permission to subscribe me in the first place? Maybe my phone was hacked and someone registered me by mistake? At this point I'm giving Safaricom the benefit of doubt since just two weeks ago the CEO, Bob Collymore gave us his assurance that such behavior by PRSPs is frowned upon by his organisation. Regards AliHusseinPrincipalHussein & Associates Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassimSkype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/ alihkassim 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing,Chiromo Road, Westlands,Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. ______________________________ _________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:[email protected]> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/ arebacollins%40gmail.com <http://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. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:[email protected]> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/wangarikabiru%40yahoo… 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. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:[email protected]> 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 <mailto:[email protected]> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/arebacollins%40gmail.… 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. -- Regards, Collins Areba, Kilifi, Kenya. Tel: +254 707 750 788 / 0731534124 Twitter: @arebacollins. Skype: arebacollins _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:[email protected]> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/vkapiyo%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. 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FW: Scholarship for Distance Learning MSc in Mgmt & Info Systems: Manchester University
by Harry Hare | African eDevelopment Resource Centre 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Might interest some of you. Regards Harry From: "Richard B. Heeks" <richard.heeks(a)manchester.ac.uk> Date: Thursday, 10 November 2016 at 16:28 To: "Richard B. Heeks" <richard.heeks(a)manchester.ac.uk> Subject: Scholarship for Distance Learning MSc in Mgmt & Info Systems: Manchester University Please pass this on to relevant society members and colleagues: The University of Manchester is making available one fully-funded scholarship specifically for developing country (DAC list) citizens who have a first-class honours first degree and no previous education in an OECD country. The scholarships are for study starting in January 2017 on our MSc Management and Information Systems <http://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/study/taught-masters/courses/list/manageme nt-and-information-systems-change-and-development-distance-learning-msc/> distance learning programme. Applications are now being accepted, and the deadline for completion of programme and scholarship application is Wednesday 30 November 2016. Full details of this Development Leadership Scholarship at: http://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/study/taught-masters/fees-and-funding/fundi ng-opportunities-gdi/ <http://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/study/taught-masters/fees-and-funding/fund ing-opportunities-gdi/> Prof. Richard Heeks Director Centre for Development Informatics University of Manchester, UK http://www.cdi.manchester.ac.uk <http://www.cdi.manchester.ac.uk>

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Re: [kictanet] Save this date: December 2nd 2016 (6.30-9.00am) - 6.30 PM to 9.00 PM
by Barrack Otieno 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Hi Colleagues, Please note the correct time is 6.30 PM to 9.00 PM Best Regards On 11/14/16, Mutemi wa Kiama via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Thanks Grace. Venue? > > Edwin Kiama > > Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! > > > *-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------**Social > Justice Entrepreneur* > > *The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya)*Ordinary, fearless Kenyans. > https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya > https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt > https://plus.google.com/u/1/+WanjikuMapinduzi/posts > http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change > the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." *~Margaret Mead* > > On Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 11:26 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Listers! >> >> >> Greetings! >> >> >> Please mark your calendars! You will be invited to the end of the year >> cocktail whose theme is *“ICT Perspectives: community’s 365 days review”. >> * >> >> >> Date: December 2, 2016 >> >> >> Time: 6.30 to 9.00 pm. >> >> >> This will be preceded by an online community evaluation of key ICT >> activities that have taken place in 2016, and will be led by John >> Walubengo. >> He will communicate the details of this process. >> >> >> More details to follow in due course! >> >> >> Regards >> >> Grace >> >> *For the organizing team.* >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/eddiekiama%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. >> > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: ISOC - APPLY NOW for the Internet Society Fellowship to IETF 98 - Chicago, United States **
by Alice Munyua 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

> > > > > ** APPLY NOW for the Internet Society Fellowship to IETF 98 - Chicago, United States ** > > > > > > Hello All, > > The Internet Society is inviting applications for its Fellowship to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). The Fellowship programme allows technologists, engineers and researchers from emerging and developing economies to attend an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting. > > As you know, the IETF is the Internet's premier standards-making body, responsible for the development of protocols used in IP-based networks. IETF participants represent an international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers involved in the technical operation of the Internet and the continuing evolution of Internet architecture. > > Fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process. The Internet Society is currently accepting applications for the following: > > * IETF 98, March 26-31, 2017, Chicago, United States > > Information about the programme and links to apply can be found at: http://bit.ly/1HaKPt5. > > Applications will close on 4 December, 2016 and successful candidates will be notified on 16 December, 2016. > > I encourage you to apply for this opportunity or pass this information about the programme to individuals in your network that have a keen interest in the open standards development activities of the IETF. > > If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Niel Harper at harper(a)isoc.org. > > Regards, > > > ------------------------------ > harper(a)isoc.org > Senior Manager, Next Generation Leaders Programmes > > Note: replies will be sent to the full discussion group. > ------------------------------ > Reply to Sender Online View Thread Flag as Inappropriate > > > > > You are subscribed to "Chapter Leaders Community" as alice(a)dotafrica.org. To change your subscriptions, go to My Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to Unsubscribe.

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 114, Issue 38
by Moses Karanja 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

This is further proof why the data protection bill that has been bouncing between the AG's office, Cabinet and Parliament is long overdue. Data collection, processing, sharing, storage and destruction are procedures the bill captures but since its drafting ~4 years ago nothing has come of it. Whoever knows anything about the bill can let us know where the hitch is and probably interested parties can draft a data protection bill to ensure these kind of scenarios are managed. -- Moses On 14/11/2016 11:56, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Permission Marketing and misuse of customer data by > Telcos (Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu) > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] eisenbach on net neutrality -- testimony.
by Barrack Otieno 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Ali, Listers, ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michael Gurstein <gurstein(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 14:14:15 -0800 Subject: [Internet Policy] eisenbach on net neutrality -- testimony. To: "Forum@Justnetcoalition. Org" <forum(a)justnetcoalition.org>, internetpolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Net neutrality by the assumed to be head of the US FCC… M Sent: November 11, 2016 8:47 PM Subject: eisenbach on net neutrality -- testimony. http://www.nera.com/content/dam/nera/publications/2014/EisenachOpenInternet… My testimony today advances three main points. First, net neutrality regulation cannot be justified on grounds of enhancing consumer welfare or protecting the public interest. Rather, it is best understood as an effort by one set of private interests to enrich itself by using the power of the state to obtain free services from another – a classic example of what economists term “rent seeking.” Second, the potential costs of net neutrality regulation are both sweeping and severe, and extend far beyond a simple transfer of wealth from one group to another. Third, legitimate policy concerns about the potential use of market power to disadvantage rivals or harm consumers can best be addressed through existing antitrust and consumer protection laws and regulations. To begin, net neutrality regulation cannot be justified as a means of enhancing consumer welfare or advancing or protecting the public interest, and instead is best understood as a classic example of rent seeking.1 This is particularly true of the more extreme flavors of net neutrality regulation advanced by companies like Netflix, which would ban payments from companies like Netflix to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like AT&T.2 -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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