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Re: [kictanet] Whatsapp Users in Kenya; Total No?
by Baiju Shah 26 May '16

26 May '16

Hi All, All mobile companies in Kenya will be able to tell you how much biz they are loosing to .what's app in terms of subscribers and further more the loss of sms traffic will provide a good yardstick. Else, get the CA to ask FB for the numbers that is easy and they Will provide the numbers if they want to comply with regulatory requirements. FB - please provide the numbers it is nothing to be ashamed about. Thanks, Best Regards, Baiju On 25 May 2016 21:45, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Those are very possible numbers considering even my grandma is on our family whatsapp group..:-) *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 25 May 2016, at 8:12 PM, Sidney Ochieng via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: The CEO of Ongair estimated today at #WhatsNextMedia that there more than 8m people on Whatsapp Sidney Touched not typed from my Infinix Z3 On 25 May 2016 7:14 pm, "Ebele Okobi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Unfortunately, we don't have public by country numbers-apologies! > > Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa > > m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> > > 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG > > ebeleokobi(a)fb.com > > [image: 6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] > > On May 25, 2016, at 4:26 PM, Ebele Okobi via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Apologies for the delay-far too much travel. > I’m not sure if we have public figures for WhatsApp by country-I’ll > inquire internally and revert. > Best, Ebele > > <6F096681-9A34-452C-A5CD-1D0E4C64A463[6].png> > > > Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa > > m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 > > 2 Stephen St | London | W1T 1AN > > ebeleokobi(a)fb.com > > > > From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+ebeleokobi=fb.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > on behalf of Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Reply-To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Monday, May 16, 2016 at 4:59 PM > To: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> > Cc: Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Whatsapp Users in Kenya; Total No? > > Hello Listers, > > Is there any study, research or commentary that indicates the No of > Whatsapp users in Kenya (i.e registered to a .KE no) > > Waithaka Ngigi > Alliance Technologies > www.at.co.ke > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.at.co.ke&d=CwMCAA&c…> > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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Whatsapp Users in Kenya; Total No?
by Ngigi Waithaka 25 May '16

25 May '16

Hello Listers, Is there any study, research or commentary that indicates the No of Whatsapp users in Kenya (i.e registered to a .KE no) Waithaka Ngigi Alliance Technologies [www.at.co.ke](http://www.at.co.ke)

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Re: [kictanet] WhatsApp statistics
by Mose Karanja 25 May '16

25 May '16

I think it's totally in order going forward to start getting official stats on OTTs considering their increased role in Kenya's ecosystem. I however don't agree that Telcos are making losses due to the OTTs like WhatsApp. Nowhere is it required that because you use telco X you use their SMSs now and in the future. Everyday they have to offer value to you as a customer to convince you keep using their services. On 25 May 2016 23:04, <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: Whatsapp Users in Kenya; Total No? (Baiju Shah) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Baiju Shah <baiju(a)telemedia.co.ke> To: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Wed, 25 May 2016 23:02:51 +0300 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Whatsapp Users in Kenya; Total No? Hi Ebele, In my view of being transparent and to demonstrate that you have a recognition of the Kenyan customers using your services will be interesting for the group. Telco operators like Orange, Equitel, Airtel and Safaricom do have a good idea of the losses that face when a user chooses to use whatsapp for their voice and messaging needs. Therefore, consider sharing some stats with the group, maybe the Communications Authority can make is mandatory to report the usage of the different services may be or the operators can submit the required figures of their loss to what's app. Thanks, Best Regards, Baiju On 25 May 2016, at 22:47, Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> wrote: I think there is a bit of confusion about what regulatory requirements apply to WhatsApp or to Facebook on this thread, as well as a misunderstanding of my reply. WA has not released numbers for any countries, and there is no regulatory requirement that WhatsApp do so. Facebook does release Kenya numbers, voluntarily. It's not clear to me what "shame" has to do with this conversation, but I'm always happy to be educated! Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com [image: 6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] On May 25, 2016, at 8:06 PM, Baiju Shah via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Hi All, All mobile companies in Kenya will be able to tell you how much biz they are loosing to .what's app in terms of subscribers and further more the loss of sms traffic will provide a good yardstick. Else, get the CA to ask FB for the numbers that is easy and they Will provide the numbers if they want to comply with regulatory requirements. FB - please provide the numbers it is nothing to be ashamed about. Thanks, Best Regards, Baiju On 25 May 2016 21:45, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Those are very possible numbers considering even my grandma is on our family whatsapp group..:-) *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ke.linkedin.com_in_alih…> "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 May 2016, at 8:12 PM, Sidney Ochieng via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: The CEO of Ongair estimated today at #WhatsNextMedia that there more than 8m people on Whatsapp Sidney Touched not typed from my Infinix Z3 On 25 May 2016 7:14 pm, "Ebele Okobi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Unfortunately, we don't have public by country numbers-apologies! > > Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa > > m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> > > 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG > > ebeleokobi(a)fb.com > > [image: 6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] > > On May 25, 2016, at 4:26 PM, Ebele Okobi via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Apologies for the delay-far too much travel. > I’m not sure if we have public figures for WhatsApp by country-I’ll > inquire internally and revert. > Best, Ebele > > <6F096681-9A34-452C-A5CD-1D0E4C64A463[6].png> > > > Ebele Okobi | Head of Public Policy, Africa > > m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 > > 2 Stephen St | London | W1T 1AN > > ebeleokobi(a)fb.com > > > > From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+ebeleokobi=fb.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > on behalf of Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Reply-To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Monday, May 16, 2016 at 4:59 PM > To: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> > Cc: Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Whatsapp Users in Kenya; Total No? > > Hello Listers, > > Is there any study, research or commentary that indicates the No of > Whatsapp users in Kenya (i.e registered to a .KE no) > > Waithaka Ngigi > Alliance Technologies > www.at.co.ke > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.at.co.ke&d=CwMCAA&c…> > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… > > 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 > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/sidney.ochieng%40gmai… > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> > > 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 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> 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 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/baiju%40telemedia.co.… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m…> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. 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ICANN Youthcom Workshop
by Bob Omondi 25 May '16

25 May '16

Dear Listers, ICANN has in partnership with KeNIC has organized a YouthComm (Youth Community) workshop slated fro May 25 - 26 , 2016. The Youthcom workshop initiative targets to introduce the youth (under 30 years) from various backgrounds not only to ICANN but the wider Internet ecosystem with an aim of ensuring this new audience, are prepared early enough to help them participate effectively in the internet ecosystem when they grow older. Effectively, this particular programme further enhances other ICANN programs like *NexTGen* : https://www.icann.org/development-and-public-responsibility/nextgen and *Fellowship * that you may be aware of, only that this is an opportunity to reach as many youth at the national level as possible over a 2-day workshop. ICANN has identified experienced facilitators supported by ICANN staff and community members with diverse knowledge in Internet Governance and Policy Making that will go a long way in mentoring the youth. We have a 10 slots remaining for those who may be interested or are eligible from this community. For details and registrations, please use this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/icann-youthcomm-workshop-tickets-25463444849 Regards Bob.

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BYOG: YEES! Program School-Kids Wonderland Weekend in Kawangware; Saturday, May 28, 2016
by Wangari Kabiru 25 May '16

25 May '16

YEES! Program School-Kids Wonderland Weekend When did you last get a chance to roll in the mud, make a paper ball, skip to 100? We School-Kids get to do it every day! May is Enterprise & Technology Exploration (ETECH) Month in Education! We invite you to this weekend's School-Kids Wonderland Weekend. Spend a day with School-Kids and have some real FUN! A great opportunity for you to Mentor and expose School-Kids into the evolving world of technology; computers, mobile phones, satellites, machinery, automation... Date: Saturday, May 28, 2016 Time: 07:30am - 12:30pm Your Arrival: 09:00am Venue: Community Partners Knowledge Hub (KNOW HUB) @Vigil School Kawangware Nairobi Kawangware 46 (Behind Kenya Bus KBS Depot) Total School-Kids: >500 signed up Total Schools: >15 signed up Average Age of YE-Scholar! Mentees: 9 - 15y (Primary School), 14 - 20y (Secondary School) Do you use any technology aka gadget to do your work/study/business? Bring Your Own Gadget (BYOG) - powered! Spend an hour, show a School-Kid how to use it. Kindly RSVP. E: SCHOOLOFWORKSAFRICA(a)OUTLOOK.COM "YEES! WE KIDS HAVE FUN WHILE WE LEARN NOW!" l YEES! We Engage l YEES! We Play l YEES! We Discover l YEES! We Pray l YEES! We Learn l About; YOUNG ENTERPRISE EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS! (YEES!) Program "Creating The Next Generation of Africa's Entrepreneur Citizen Leaders Now! A Wholistic Education Leadership Model Reaching 1Million School Going Children with Financial Capacity & Enterprise Education. http://www.educationinnovations.org/program/young-enterprise-education-scho… https://1millionyoungenterprises.wordpress.com/ ≠==================== I may only borrow from the quote "The illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot read. It will be the person who does not know how to learn." I look forward to your company! Be blessed. Regards/Wangari

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Fwd: [WITSA] Mr. Mukhisa Kituyi to deliver keynote at the WCIT...
by waudo siganga 21 May '16

21 May '16

----- Original message ----- From: Anders Halvorsen <notification+kwb4easa(a)facebookmail.com> To: WITSA <5903468631(a)groups.facebook.com> Subject: [WITSA] Mr. Mukhisa Kituyi to deliver keynote at the WCIT... Date: Fri, 20 May 2016 22:40:10 -0700 Anders Halvorsen posted in WITSA . Anders Halvorsen May 21 at 8:40am Mr. Mukhisa Kituyi to deliver keynote at the WCIT 2016! General Secretary at United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), elected to Kenyan Parliament three consecutive times, Mr. Kituyi has wide-range experience in trade negotiations, and in African and broader international economics and diplomacy. Don't miss his speech at the WCIT. Head to www.wcit2016.com and register now! http://wcit2016.org/ Like Comment Share Facebook[1] Anders Halvorsen[2] posted in WITSA[3]. Anders Halvorsen[4]May 21 at 8:40am Mr. Mukhisa Kituyi to deliver keynote at the WCIT 2016! General Secretary at United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), elected to Kenyan Parliament three consecutive times, Mr. Kituyi has wide-range experience in trade negotiations, and in African and broader international economics and diplomacy. Don't miss his speech at the WCIT. Head to www.wcit2016.com and register now! http://wcit2016.org/ Like[5][6] Comment[7][8] Share[9][10] View on Facebook[11][12] Edit Email Settings[13][14] Reply to this email to comment on this post. This message was sent to emailsignet(a)mailcan.com. If you don't want to receive these emails from Facebook in the future, please unsubscribe[15]. Facebook, Inc., Attention: Community Support, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Links: 1. https://www.facebook.com/n/?groups%2F5903468631%2Fpermalink%2F1015412879448… 2. https://www.facebook.com/n/?andersokhalvorsen&aref=1463688399274730&medium=… 3. https://www.facebook.com/n/?groups%2F5903468631%2F10154128794488632%2F&aref… 4. https://www.facebook.com/andersokhalvorsen 5. https://www.facebook.com/n/?email%2Fufi%2Fclick&action=like&target=10154128… 6. https://www.facebook.com/n/?email%2Fufi%2Fclick&action=like&target=10154128… 7. https://www.facebook.com/n/?email%2Fufi%2Fclick&action=comment&target=10154… 8. https://www.facebook.com/n/?email%2Fufi%2Fclick&action=comment&target=10154… 9. https://www.facebook.com/n/?email%2Fufi%2Fclick&action=share&target=1015412… 10. https://www.facebook.com/n/?email%2Fufi%2Fclick&action=share&target=1015412… 11. https://www.facebook.com/n/?groups%2F5903468631%2Fpermalink%2F1015412879448… 12. https://www.facebook.com/n/?groups%2F5903468631%2Fpermalink%2F1015412879448… 13. https://www.facebook.com/n/?settings&aref=1463688399274730&medium=email&mid… 14. https://www.facebook.com/n/?settings&aref=1463688399274730&medium=email&mid… 15. https://www.facebook.com/o.php?k=AS2U7A865SfnAMQA&u=1130663546&mid=533535a6…

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Liquid Telecom faults CCTV rule for public Wi-Fi
by Nanjira Sambuli 20 May '16

20 May '16

http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Liquid-Telecom-faults-CCT… Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone.

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Fwd: [i-network] New UN study finds digital payments to Ebola response workers saved lives and $10 million
by Barrack Otieno 19 May '16

19 May '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Assad Mugenyi <amugenyi(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 15:43:36 GMT Subject: [i-network] New UN study finds digital payments to Ebola response workers saved lives and $10 million To: I-Network Uganda <i-network(a)dgroups.org> If you cannot read that message click here. <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5wA/0KMbAA/t.1xa/bfEozWlhRdmjmiNXZgKTaw…> *APO content is copyright free and can be republished at will.* [image: btc.jpg] *PRESS RELEASE* *New United Nations study finds digital payments to Ebola response workers saved lives and $10 million* *By using digital payments to pay Ebola response workers, Sierra Leone massively cut payment times, avoiding large-scale strikes and ensuring a stable workforce to defeat Ebola. Sierra Leone’s experience shows the critical importance of preparing early for digital payments before crises hit.* FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, May 18, 2016/ -- Mobile phones serving as digital “wallets” for payments to response workers proved an invaluable tool in Sierra Leone’s response to the Ebola crisis, according to a new study from the United Nations-based Better Than Cash Alliance <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5wA/0KMbAA/t.1xa/bfEozWlhRdmjmiNXZgKTaw…> (www.BetterThanCash.org <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5wA/0KMbAA/t.1xa/bfEozWlhRdmjmiNXZgKTaw…> ). With economic instability, natural disasters and political conflict now taking place at unprecedented rates, the new research offers valuable lessons on how to harness the power of technology to help emergency workers reach more people by paying them digitally during crises. The country has been Ebola free since January. The report comes just ahead of the first ever United Nations World Humanitarian summit set to begin next week. The study shows digital payments delivered compelling results in Sierra Leone, including: - *Cost savings of US $10.7 million* for the government, taxpayers, development partners and response workers – the equivalent of funding Sierra Leone’s Free Health Care Program catering for 1.4 million children and 250,000 pregnant women annually. - *Reducing payment times* from over one month on average for cash to one week. - Preventing the loss of around *800 working days per month* from the Ebola response workforce, helping save lives during this critical time. - Saving response workers around *$80,000 per month in travel costs* by avoiding lengthy journeys to cash payment centers. Crucially, Sierra Leone’s experience shows the critical importance of governments, companies, and international organizations working together to develop policy frameworks, infrastructure and operating guidelines for digital payments before crises strike. *"Sierra Leone's firsthand experience with digital payments and its impact on Ebola response and control taught us that, Governments like ours must take this growing payment system seriously as it can significantly contribute to inclusive growth and transparency,” *said *H.E. Momodu L. Kargbo, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance and Economic Development.* *“In developing the partnership with private sector, development organizations, the Central Bank, financial institutions, network providers; and building the foundation for an inclusive digital payment system, Government must take the lead."* Sierra Leone was one of the hardest-hit countries during the Ebola outbreak, with more than 14,000 reported cases of the 28,000 total cases <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5wA/0KMbAA/t.1xa/bfEozWlhRdmjmiNXZgKTaw…> in West Africa (http://www.apo.af/H05ZGr <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5wA/0KMbAA/t.1xa/bfEozWlhRdmjmiNXZgKTaw…>). Ebola response workers were spread across Sierra Leone’s 14 districts, including many health units in rural areas. The speed with which Ebola spread meant the government needed a more efficient, reliable and secure tool than cash to manage payments to response workers in a country where there were fewer than 50 ATMs when the outbreak struck. Digital payments offered a powerful solution, particularly given Sierra Leone already had mobile network coverage across nearly 95 percent of the country, and more than 90 percent of response workers with access to a mobile phone. One of the major challenges of cash is that it is expensive, slow, difficult to transport and vulnerable to theft, graft and payment errors. Late or incorrect payments to response workers often led to strikes during past emergencies and at the start of the Ebola crisis before digital payments were implemented. In Sierra Leone, digital payments reduced these strikes from an average of eight per month - causing the loss of about 800 working days per month – to virtually zero. *“Ebola response workers put their lives at risk every day. It was vitally important they received all the money they earned, with no skimming or theft. They got it immediately, as their families had no other income; and only legitimate workers got paid - no one else. Paying Ebola response workers directly into a digital wallet instead of cash met these goals, saved lives and over $10 million,” *said *Dr. Ruth Goodwin-Groen, Managing Director of The Better Than Cash Alliance**. “Sierra Leone’s experience shows the critical importance of developing and implementing national policy frameworks and supporting infrastructure to drive effective and flexible digital payments ecosystems in advance of humanitarian crises.”* The vast majority of the cost savings were due to eliminating payments to people who were not legitimate Ebola response workers, known as “ghost workers”. The money saved was given to those who really needed it. The full report is available here: http://www.apo.af/Deh1qI <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/5wA/0KMbAA/t.1xa/bfEozWlhRdmjmiNXZgKTaw…>. 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Raising The Gold Dust - The Real $$$ As We Wrap Up This Discourse: BLOCKCHAINS - Get in the Conversation and Perhaps Conversion..Digital Currency
by WANGARI KABIRU 19 May '16

19 May '16

Blessed Thursday! Many thanks for the valuable insights in this discourse. Mutung'u, Brian, Eric, Kivuva, Rosemary, Ali, Barrack and You, your interjections have made this such an eye-opener! John and BitHub Africa crew you are out of this world, for rising to a stray call and raising the real gold dust our way in this discussion. There might certainly be more to learn and share (I am still discovering on "miners") and valuable topical area for the IGFs and at other fora. This leads to the Wrapping up opportunity with a throwback to BitHub Africa Crew. John - BLOCKCHAIN FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & DEVELOPMENT a.How is $$$$ (the low hanging fruits for raia) made in this field/work b.How is more $$$$$$$$ (the big shot opportunities) made in this work/field c. Who are "miners"...and how they make $$$$$$ d. Paint a picture of how KenyaCoin would be e. Buy-in vs forced takeover; Regulatory framework buy-in, civilian buy-in, elitist buy-in, Techie-buy in, investors-buy in f. The unsaid; The danger ahead with adoption g. Your closing remarks We just might get a few here who are silent "Blockchainers". I may only borrow from the quote "The illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot read. It will be the person who does not know how to learn." and with gratitude, I share with you all a pre-Furahi Day Gift. From the title, there might be something of value for someone here; ==== The webinar will be on Wednesday, May 25th at 5pm EST/2pm PST EBEN PAGAN Register Here To Attend The New Live "Software Entrepreneur" Webinar With Eben Just enter your name and email and click "Register Now" to attend this live webinar for free. In case you miss the live broadcast, we'll also record it and send you a "replay" - so make sure this is your best email http://ebenpagan.com/software-entrepreneur-webinar/?inf_contact_key=6a1f3ba… ==== Have a blessed day! 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".

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Re: [kictanet] The role of the "open" in innovation in Africa
by WANGARI KABIRU 18 May '16

18 May '16

Warm Greetings, With all the concurrence that there is something here, then why do we have low visibility on whatever is happening locally. I recall mention of Microsoft BaaS as being popular; since others may work "on-top of it". Does this help the local Tech to dip their fingers into this work or there is much more? 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 Wed, 18/5/16, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: Re: [kictanet] The role of the "open" in innovation in Africa To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Ahmed Mohamed Maawy" <ultimateprogramer(a)gmail.com>, "Evans Ikua" <ikua(a)lpakenya.org>, "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Wednesday, 18 May, 2016, 10:16 Totally... Evans any word? :) On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 10:12 AM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi Ahmed, We actually have an open source advocacy forum though it has not been very active of late. The Linux Professional Association of Kenya. The Chair is Evans Ikua. Maybe its time to reinvigorate it. Best Regards On 5/18/16, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > If we follow closely the topic of BlockChain we may stumble upon a blog > post > <http://bithub.co.ke/2016/05/15/the-blockchain-opportunity-in-africa-ideas-c…> > by BitHub Africa with the following excerpt: > > *Make no mistake Bitcoin and its underlying Blockchain technology will > disrupt the current financial order that currently has Banking institutions > sitting at the top of the food chain. Incumbents who fail to understand and > implement strategies risk being rendered irrelevant akin to the manner in > which Kodak was rendered irrelevant by the advent of Digital Cameras. > Indeed Kenyan Banks have already had a taste of this with the arrival in > 2004 of M-Pesa the Mobile Money platform that revolutionized the way > Kenyans transfer money and pay for services within the country. Already it > is estimated that 40% of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Platform is transacted on > this platform. Banks and other financial institutions will need to evolve > once again to keep up with this global trend.* > > A good discussion to have is how can Open Technologies boost the adoption > of technology and even enhance innovation in the eco-system? I think > Microsoft also adopting Openness (Open Source Technology Development) is a > huge statement on the potential open technology has to the future of > innovation. > > This topic is broad. And BlockChain is just one small player in the > eco-system of open services and open source products. > > The question we may ask is how do we as an African demographic and the > leaders of the Technology eco-system educate and promote the potential open > technologies (be they open source applications, or open services, etc) to > boost the next generation of technology innovators? > > I would love to see this lead to the setup of an Open Source Advocacy Forum > / Group or something. :) > > -- > *Ahmed Maawy* > Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) > Ambassador - Open Knowledge > Director - Startup Grind Mombasa > Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer > (KE) +254 714 960 627 > Skype: ultimateprogramer > > swahilibox.co.ke > www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> > startupgrind.com > ajplus.net > www.everylayer.com > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A -- Ahmed Maawy Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) Ambassador - Open Knowledge Director - Startup Grind Mombasa Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer swahilibox.co.ke www.okfn.org startupgrind.com ajplus.net www.everylayer.com -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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.

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BitHub Revert: BLOCKCHAINS - Get in the Conversation and Perhaps Conversion..Digital Currency
by WANGARI KABIRU 18 May '16

18 May '16

Many thanks John K+254 725 274191,BitHub for your revert. Copied in colleagues on KICTANET and ISOCKE for your interest/Updates. Blessed day. 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 Wed, 18/5/16, BitHub Africa <bithubafrica(a)gmail.com> wrote: Subject: Re: BitHub: BLOCKCHAINS - Get in the Conversation and Perhaps Conversion..Digital Currency To: "WANGARI KABIRU" <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "ISOC Kenya Chapter" <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke>, "Eric Mugendi" <emugendi(a)gmail.com>, "Christian Kakoba" <kryskaka(a)gmail.com>, "John Karanja" <mauxdatabase(a)gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, 18 May, 2016, 8:20 Thanks Wangari, Eric and Listers for the Invitation. We at BitHub.Africa are a commercially Blockchain Accelerator that is driving the adoption of blockchain technology and solutions including Bitcoin across Africa. You can see what we do here http://BitHub.co.ke Blockchain to summarize is about the disintermediation of trust by using a shared public ledger of transactions that can be only updated by holders of tokens on that particular network. Blockchain is designed in a manner that it is very difficult to change previous transactions as everyone will notice the ledger is being tampered with and therefore any suspicious transactions will not be approved. You can already imagine what such a system can do for the Land Registry and also IFMIS considering the NYS scandal for example. Bitcoin is the most the secure Blockchain protocol, network and platform being more powerful than the top 500 super computers in the World. It allows the transmission of value over its distributed networked at nearly no cost, near instant from any part of the globe to another. So sending 1 billion Kshs over the Bitcoin networks costs the same as sending 10 Kshs over the network. I think the fee is about Kshs 2 at the moment. You can think of it as Digital Mpesa over the Internet but not governed by a Company like Vodafone but by distributed computers similar to how Bittorrent works. Its near impossible to stop this technology as subsequently it is becoming the Internet of Value. While M-Pesa turns your mobile phone into a "Bank Account", Bitcoin turns your mobile phone into a "Bank" meaning you are in actual possession of your own money & assets. Kids born today will find current banking systems very archaic just like we stopped sending letters through Posta because of Email & Whatsapp. At BitHub we offer consultancy services for organizations who would like to understand or rethink their governance/business models using Blockchain technology. This could be lenders, insurance or any financial technology startup looking to scale rapidly at low costs. Just yesternight we were at the launch of Tala formerly Mkopo Rahisi and they are already using blockchain tech to scale their lending app globally. We have published a feasibility study on Blockchain in Kenya & Africa here. I will leave you with a comprehensive blog post we just wrote on Blockchain titled The Blockchain Opportunity in Africa! Ideas, Concepts & Implementation? I look forward to all your comments here, let's grab this opportunity! Kind Regards,John K+254 725 274191 On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 6:16 AM, WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Warm Greetings Eric! Thank you for pointing out on BitHub. It would be exciting to know what they are up to. I have found their address from the link as bithubafrica(a)gmail.com (copied herein). Address BitHub Africa,P.O. BOX 76081 Space Kenya, 2nd Flr Timau Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Road.Nairobi 00508 Kenya Let us see what we might discover from them. BitHub Team; A request you enlighten us on 'WhattsUp'', what is happening in the blockchain sphere in Kenya and your experiences - possibly as one fast and first in the market. Brian: Thank you for the link too. Tech talent and investment doesn't seem to be following this blockchain discovery... ('I argued before that 2016 will be the year that the development sector’s back end operations will take the front stage and become the focus of substantial innovation efforts. The current level of attention (or hype?) around the blockchain might be just an indicator of that – whether you are talking remittances or supply chains, social finance or refugee ID registration, cap and trade for emissions or identification in conflict zones.....London has a vibrant blockchain development and investor scene – the City of London has switched on to the possibilities and its proximity to London’s tech hubs is leading to the rapid emergence of a blockchain developer and startup community. But how can we firewall and apply some of that talent to the global development and humanitarian system? And how can we attract financial investment to build blockchain systems for development, a sector notoriously poor at investing in information technology directly itself?....) - Giulio Quaggiotto http://diytoolkit.org/sprinkling-blockchain-magic-dust-exploring-use-cases-… Rosemary; Your take that blockchain is an improvement to the financial services sector takes me back to the heated discussions on Bitcoin/CBK and others. Kivuva; Your drift on usage of Blockchain for elections or in other words for other sectors in addition to financial services is where I see the greatest opportunity lies. What I find perplexing is that our Tech community has not gone into this in droves, creating for different industries. Or what are people working on,or we do not understand, find it worth or too risky? '...As often is the case, however, to date the rhetoric around the potential of the technology by far outstrips the practice.'- Giulio Quaggiotto I am yet to understand on the group called 'miners' in this Blockchain, what they do and how they make money - where the rubber meets the road! Hopefully by the end of the week I shall, and share. $&$$$$$ have a way to cause and attract interest. Thank you all for the ongoing enlightenment on this! 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 Tue, 17/5/16, Eric Mugendi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: Re: [kictanet] BLOCKCHAINS - Get in the Conversation and Perhaps Conversion..Digital Currency To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Eric Mugendi" <emugendi(a)gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, 17 May, 2016, 15:56 There's Bithub, a hub that's focusing on incubating blockchain startups locally. http://techcabal.com/2016/01/14/space-kenya-launches-bithub/ On Tue, May 17, 2016, 2:11 PM Wangari Kabiru via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Happy Tuesday! Would any of our Tech hubs be handling any entrepreneurs doing this? Otherwise, tuko mbali! And this is not synonymous with the Kenya Silicon Savanna hype. Blessed day. Regards/Wangari On May 17, 2016 10:44, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: KenyaCoin sounds very interesting. The use of blockchain technology is best viewed as an improvement of the current financial systems rather than a competitor. I'm convinced that it can tremendously improve financial services. Thank you Wangari for the introduction of this discussion. Regards, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Tel: +254 718181644Skype: Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 9:38 PM, Baiju Shah via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Hi Wangari, Many thanks for the notes on the understanding of theBlock Chain and we are very interested in the distributed ledger technology as a means of exchanging trading and financial information from a b2b perspective. We are looking to kick off an R&D project on developing some key transactional areas especially on dealing with cross boarder trade and the application of using open ledgers. Thanks, Best Regards,BaijuTelemedia Africa Ltd. On Monday, 16 May 2016, Wangari Kabiru via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Happy Monday! Pray you are well. Today I have learnt on Blockchains and I am delighted to share of. Learnt from Ashis Gadnis - BANQUAPP.COM and Ric Shreves. Any persons in this community in the field? The last time this discussion was here it was CBK and Bitcoin rundowns and the Ministry. Globally a lot is happening. The discussion is beyond financial services into data management, humanitarian data and refugee transfers services...and more. This community needs to have sharp deliberations on this at this year's IGF. <<< start notes>>> BTC4D @ ICT4D on 16/05/2016 'The blockchain is the new black..' First overlay is the web Second is blockchain - trust layer Challenge old ways, disrupt governance and centralised authority for enforcing transactions What is; A block chain is a distributed ledger via peer-to-peer Chain of digital signatures Protocal for exchanging value over internet without an intermediary A technology that allows people to exchange trust over transactions - Bank of England Critical elements in old times is trust. A block chain is another type of database for recording transactions - one that is copied to all computers Blockchain can be more than digital currency eg Asset tokenisation - transaction metadata used for transactions Structure; Data stored in structures called blocks. Elements; Header, Content - validated list of assets 15M - No. of Bitcoins in circulation 20B - Maximum no.of Bitcoins (2140), algorithm - manage inflation (unlike Ksh, $) $56M - 24hour Turnover of Bitcoins $746 M - Ethirium, 2nd Digital Currency Volatility of Bitcoin 1.24% 2013 + 2014 - 2015 + Other Blockchains; Best known are public; Litecoin, BitShares, Dogecoin, Namecoin. Others are private Types; unpermissioned, permissioned Newer ones; Ethereum, Microsoft BaaS - Blockchain as a Service Blockchain can be as a; Platform - build others on it Software What is happening; R3 working with 40+ banks Visa working on an independent proof of concept Citi has 3 blockchains and own digital currency (Citicoin) SEC, USA Stock Exchange The players you should know? R3 Hyperledger Ethereum - an app platform Microsoft Azure BaaS - flexible Ripple Bitcoin is what is well known <<< end notes>>> Be blessed. 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The role of the "open" in innovation in Africa
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 18 May '16

18 May '16

If we follow closely the topic of BlockChain we may stumble upon a blog post <http://bithub.co.ke/2016/05/15/the-blockchain-opportunity-in-africa-ideas-c…> by BitHub Africa with the following excerpt: *Make no mistake Bitcoin and its underlying Blockchain technology will disrupt the current financial order that currently has Banking institutions sitting at the top of the food chain. Incumbents who fail to understand and implement strategies risk being rendered irrelevant akin to the manner in which Kodak was rendered irrelevant by the advent of Digital Cameras. Indeed Kenyan Banks have already had a taste of this with the arrival in 2004 of M-Pesa the Mobile Money platform that revolutionized the way Kenyans transfer money and pay for services within the country. Already it is estimated that 40% of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Platform is transacted on this platform. Banks and other financial institutions will need to evolve once again to keep up with this global trend.* A good discussion to have is how can Open Technologies boost the adoption of technology and even enhance innovation in the eco-system? I think Microsoft also adopting Openness (Open Source Technology Development) is a huge statement on the potential open technology has to the future of innovation. This topic is broad. And BlockChain is just one small player in the eco-system of open services and open source products. The question we may ask is how do we as an African demographic and the leaders of the Technology eco-system educate and promote the potential open technologies (be they open source applications, or open services, etc) to boost the next generation of technology innovators? I would love to see this lead to the setup of an Open Source Advocacy Forum / Group or something. :) -- *Ahmed Maawy* Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) Ambassador - Open Knowledge Director - Startup Grind Mombasa Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer swahilibox.co.ke www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> startupgrind.com ajplus.net www.everylayer.com

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Re: [kictanet] [isoc_ke] BitHub: BLOCKCHAINS - Get in the Conversation and Perhaps Conversion..Digital Currency
by Ali Hussein 18 May '16

18 May '16

John Probably the most comprehensive and easily understood description and opportunity of Blockchain Technology I've seen or heard in a while! Thank you. Some concerns/comments:- 1. In 2014 42 major global banks joined a consortium to explore the Blockchain space. These include Barclays (which is incubating a Blockchain startup in a South Africa), Citi, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, BNP Parabas, Societe General, Wells Fargo and others. Of note:- No African Bank is in the consortium. Axis Bank, an Indian bank is pursuing its own platform. As are a number of Indian IT and consulting firms. Should we worry? 2. There seems at the moment to be a major concern in various sectors in Kenya about this new tech platform. The case of BitPesa, Kipochi and Lipisha is still fresh in my mind. What I'm concerned about is that if we don't quickly bring the regulator and other players upto speed on this new tech platform our claim to fame since the Mpesa heydays will be like continuing to brag about the discovery of the wheel. 3. How can we ensure that Kenya continues to be at the bleeding age of Fintech technologies by making Blockchain Technology ubiquitous? After all Kenyans have shown the affinity for digital money adoption. 4. How can we remove the fear of disruption by the current players? And get them on board thinking like scrappy startups? My deep suspicion is that the woes this technology is facing in the country is as a result of:- a) A misunderstanding of Blockchain that it's a conduit for money laundering and Terrorist financing yet it's clear to some of us that BlockChains go beyond financial services and in fact WILL make transactions a lot more secure. b) Fear of disruption. The thing about this is there just isn't any cure. It's simple. Eat or be eaten. 5. So while we lack regulatory direction we as a country need to move quickly to embrace BlockChain Technology just like we embraced M-Pesa and quickly put in place a regulatory environment to grow this space. 6. I'm sure Safaricom staffers are on this list. Shouldn't our Champion be at the forefront of this new dispensation? 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 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 18 May 2016, at 5:20 AM, BitHub Africa via isoc <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Thanks Wangari, Eric and Listers for the Invitation. > > We at BitHub.Africa are a commercially Blockchain Accelerator that is driving the adoption of blockchain technology and solutions including Bitcoin across Africa. You can see what we do here http://BitHub.co.ke > > Blockchain to summarize is about the disintermediation of trust by using a shared public ledger of transactions that can be only updated by holders of tokens on that particular network. Blockchain is designed in a manner that it is very difficult to change previous transactions as everyone will notice the ledger is being tampered with and therefore any suspicious transactions will not be approved. You can already imagine what such a system can do for the Land Registry and also IFMIS considering the NYS scandal for example. > > Bitcoin is the most the secure Blockchain protocol, network and platform being more powerful than the top 500 super computers in the World. It allows the transmission of value over its distributed networked at nearly no cost, near instant from any part of the globe to another. So sending 1 billion Kshs over the Bitcoin networks costs the same as sending 10 Kshs over the network. I think the fee is about Kshs 2 at the moment. You can think of it as Digital Mpesa over the Internet but not governed by a Company like Vodafone but by distributed computers similar to how Bittorrent works. Its near impossible to stop this technology as subsequently it is becoming the Internet of Value. > > While M-Pesa turns your mobile phone into a "Bank Account", Bitcoin turns your mobile phone into a "Bank" meaning you are in actual possession of your own money & assets. Kids born today will find current banking systems very archaic just like we stopped sending letters through Posta because of Email & Whatsapp. > > At BitHub we offer consultancy services for organizations who would like to understand or rethink their governance/business models using Blockchain technology. This could be lenders, insurance or any financial technology startup looking to scale rapidly at low costs. Just yesternight we were at the launch of Tala formerly Mkopo Rahisi and they are already using blockchain tech to scale their lending app globally. > > We have published a feasibility study on Blockchain in Kenya & Africa here. > > I will leave you with a comprehensive blog post we just wrote on Blockchain titled The Blockchain Opportunity in Africa! Ideas, Concepts & Implementation? > > I look forward to all your comments here, let's grab this opportunity! > > Kind Regards, > John K > +254 725 274191 > > > >> On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 6:16 AM, WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: >> Warm Greetings Eric! >> >> Thank you for pointing out on BitHub. It would be exciting to know what they are up to. >> >> I have found their address from the link as bithubafrica(a)gmail.com (copied herein). Address BitHub Africa,P.O. BOX 76081 Space Kenya, 2nd Flr Timau Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Road.Nairobi 00508 Kenya >> Let us see what we might discover from them. >> >> BitHub Team; A request you enlighten us on 'WhattsUp'', what is happening in the blockchain sphere in Kenya and your experiences - possibly as one fast and first in the market. >> >> Brian: Thank you for the link too. Tech talent and investment doesn't seem to be following this blockchain discovery... >> >> ('I argued before that 2016 will be the year that the development sector’s back end operations will take the front stage and become the focus of substantial innovation efforts. The current level of attention (or hype?) around the blockchain might be just an indicator of that – whether you are talking remittances or supply chains, social finance or refugee ID registration, cap and trade for emissions or identification in conflict zones.....London has a vibrant blockchain development and investor scene – the City of London has switched on to the possibilities and its proximity to London’s tech hubs is leading to the rapid emergence of a blockchain developer and startup community. But how can we firewall and apply some of that talent to the global development and humanitarian system? And how can we attract financial investment to build blockchain systems for development, a sector notoriously poor at investing in information technology directly itself?....) - Giulio Quaggiotto >> http://diytoolkit.org/sprinkling-blockchain-magic-dust-exploring-use-cases-… >> >> Rosemary; Your take that blockchain is an improvement to the financial services sector takes me back to the heated discussions on Bitcoin/CBK and others. >> >> Kivuva; Your drift on usage of Blockchain for elections or in other words for other sectors in addition to financial services is where I see the greatest opportunity lies. What I find perplexing is that our Tech community has not gone into this in droves, creating for different industries. Or what are people working on,or we do not understand, find it worth or too risky? >> >> '...As often is the case, however, to date the rhetoric around the potential of the technology by far outstrips the practice.'- Giulio Quaggiotto >> >> I am yet to understand on the group called 'miners' in this Blockchain, what they do and how they make money - where the rubber meets the road! Hopefully by the end of the week I shall, and share. $&$$$$$ have a way to cause and attract interest. >> >> Thank you all for the ongoing enlightenment on this! >> >> 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 Tue, 17/5/16, Eric Mugendi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] BLOCKCHAINS - Get in the Conversation and Perhaps Conversion..Digital Currency >> To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Cc: "Eric Mugendi" <emugendi(a)gmail.com> >> Date: Tuesday, 17 May, 2016, 15:56 >> >> There's Bithub, a hub >> that's focusing on incubating blockchain startups >> locally. http://techcabal.com/2016/01/14/space-kenya-launches-bithub/ >> On Tue, May 17, 2016, 2:11 PM Wangari Kabiru via >> kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> wrote: >> Happy Tuesday! >> Would any of our Tech hubs be handling any >> entrepreneurs doing this? >> Otherwise, tuko mbali! And this is not >> synonymous with the Kenya Silicon Savanna hype. >> Blessed day. >> Regards/Wangari >> On May 17, 2016 10:44, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via >> kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> wrote: >> KenyaCoin sounds very interesting. The use of >> blockchain technology is best viewed as an improvement of >> the current financial systems rather than a competitor. >> I'm convinced that it can tremendously improve financial >> services. Thank you Wangari for the introduction of this >> discussion. >> Regards, >> Rosemary >> Koech-Kimwatu Tel: +254 >> 718181644Skype: Rosemary >> Koech-Kimwatu >> >> >> On Mon, >> May 16, 2016 at 9:38 PM, Baiju Shah via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> wrote: >> Hi >> Wangari, >> Many thanks for the >> notes on the understanding of theBlock Chain and >> we are very interested in the distributed ledger technology >> as a means of exchanging trading and financial information >> from a b2b perspective. >> We are looking to kick off an >> R&D project on developing some key transactional areas >> especially on dealing with cross boarder trade and the >> application of using open ledgers. >> Thanks, >> Best >> Regards,BaijuTelemedia Africa >> Ltd. >> On Monday, 16 May >> 2016, Wangari Kabiru via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> wrote: >> Happy Monday! >> Pray you are well. >> Today I have learnt on Blockchains and I am >> delighted to share of. Learnt from Ashis Gadnis - BANQUAPP.COM and Ric >> Shreves. >> Any persons in this community in the >> field? >> The last time this discussion was here it was >> CBK and Bitcoin rundowns and the Ministry. Globally a lot is >> happening. >> The discussion is beyond financial services >> into data management, humanitarian data and refugee >> transfers services...and more. >> This community needs to have sharp >> deliberations on this at this year's IGF. >> <<< start notes>>> >> BTC4D @ ICT4D on 16/05/2016 >> 'The blockchain is the new black..' >> First overlay is the web >> >> Second is blockchain - trust layer >> >> Challenge old ways, disrupt governance and centralised >> authority for enforcing transactions >> What is; >> >> A block chain is a distributed ledger via peer-to-peer >> >> Chain of digital signatures >> >> Protocal for exchanging value over internet without an >> intermediary >> >> A technology that allows people to exchange trust over >> transactions - Bank of England >> Critical elements in old times is trust. >> A block chain is another type of database for >> recording transactions - one that is copied to all >> computers >> >> Blockchain can be more than digital currency eg Asset >> tokenisation - transaction metadata used for >> transactions >> Structure; >> >> Data stored in structures called blocks. >> Elements; Header, Content - validated list of >> assets >> 15M - No. of Bitcoins in circulation >> >> 20B - Maximum no.of Bitcoins (2140), algorithm - manage >> inflation (unlike Ksh, $) >> >> $56M - 24hour Turnover of Bitcoins >> >> $746 M - Ethirium, 2nd Digital Currency >> Volatility of Bitcoin 1.24% >> >> 2013 + >> >> 2014 - >> >> 2015 + >> Other Blockchains; >> >> Best known are public; Litecoin, BitShares, Dogecoin, >> Namecoin. >> >> Others are private >> Types; unpermissioned, permissioned >> Newer ones; >> >> Ethereum, Microsoft BaaS - Blockchain as a Service >> Blockchain can be as a; >> >> Platform - build others on it >> >> Software >> What is happening; >> >> R3 working with 40+ banks >> >> Visa working on an independent proof of concept >> >> Citi has 3 blockchains and own digital currency >> (Citicoin) >> >> SEC, USA Stock Exchange >> The players you should know? >> >> R3 >> >> Hyperledger >> >> Ethereum - an app platform >> >> Microsoft Azure BaaS - flexible >> >> Ripple >> >> Bitcoin is what is well known >> <<< end notes>>> >> Be blessed. >> Regards/Wangari >> >> >> -- >> Baiju >> Shah_______________________________________________ >> >> 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/emugendi%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. 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Search for a Tech Lawyer
by Mutemi wa Kiama 18 May '16

18 May '16

Dear Lister's, My friend seeks to engage a lawyer conversant with ICT related litigation in Kenya specifically Internet and Social Media matters. I would be grateful if anyone can recommend one. Asante. Regards, Edwin Kiama Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Wanjiku Agenda 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

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Re: [kictanet] “Old” technology still runs the world
by WANGARI KABIRU 18 May '16

18 May '16

Mbugua Njihia An Africa based entrepreneur in the pursuit of opportunities without regard to resources currently controlled striving to build services that have real-world value for my beloved continent and beyond while having fun along the way. Warm Greetings Njihia, I do hope you are well. Thank you for your enlightening online articles and in the dailies. Would you consider sharing your take on Blockchains. One of the topics on this list. More on the opportunity or it is a dead-end for 'our beloved continent' - captioned in your profile. An article tip for you! Blessed day. 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 Mon, 16/5/16, Mbugua Njihia via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: [kictanet] “Old” technology still runs the world To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Mbugua Njihia" <mbugua.njihia(a)gmail.com> Date: Monday, 16 May, 2016, 22:23 The evolution of technology is certain and expected but it is never a under a pick and replace model. What we think are vestiges from our past still continue to play a pivotal role in our lives even as we innovate on what is next ~ http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/old-technology-still-runs-world.html ᐧ ᐧ -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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.

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BitHub: BLOCKCHAINS - Get in the Conversation and Perhaps Conversion..Digital Currency
by WANGARI KABIRU 18 May '16

18 May '16

Warm Greetings Eric! Thank you for pointing out on BitHub. It would be exciting to know what they are up to. I have found their address from the link as bithubafrica(a)gmail.com (copied herein). Address BitHub Africa,P.O. BOX 76081 Space Kenya, 2nd Flr Timau Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Road.Nairobi 00508 Kenya Let us see what we might discover from them. BitHub Team; A request you enlighten us on 'WhattsUp'', what is happening in the blockchain sphere in Kenya and your experiences - possibly as one fast and first in the market. Brian: Thank you for the link too. Tech talent and investment doesn't seem to be following this blockchain discovery... ('I argued before that 2016 will be the year that the development sector’s back end operations will take the front stage and become the focus of substantial innovation efforts. The current level of attention (or hype?) around the blockchain might be just an indicator of that – whether you are talking remittances or supply chains, social finance or refugee ID registration, cap and trade for emissions or identification in conflict zones.....London has a vibrant blockchain development and investor scene – the City of London has switched on to the possibilities and its proximity to London’s tech hubs is leading to the rapid emergence of a blockchain developer and startup community. But how can we firewall and apply some of that talent to the global development and humanitarian system? And how can we attract financial investment to build blockchain systems for development, a sector notoriously poor at investing in information technology directly itself?....) - Giulio Quaggiotto http://diytoolkit.org/sprinkling-blockchain-magic-dust-exploring-use-cases-… Rosemary; Your take that blockchain is an improvement to the financial services sector takes me back to the heated discussions on Bitcoin/CBK and others. Kivuva; Your drift on usage of Blockchain for elections or in other words for other sectors in addition to financial services is where I see the greatest opportunity lies. What I find perplexing is that our Tech community has not gone into this in droves, creating for different industries. Or what are people working on,or we do not understand, find it worth or too risky? '...As often is the case, however, to date the rhetoric around the potential of the technology by far outstrips the practice.'- Giulio Quaggiotto I am yet to understand on the group called 'miners' in this Blockchain, what they do and how they make money - where the rubber meets the road! Hopefully by the end of the week I shall, and share. $&$$$$$ have a way to cause and attract interest. Thank you all for the ongoing enlightenment on this! 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 Tue, 17/5/16, Eric Mugendi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: Re: [kictanet] BLOCKCHAINS - Get in the Conversation and Perhaps Conversion..Digital Currency To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Eric Mugendi" <emugendi(a)gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, 17 May, 2016, 15:56 There's Bithub, a hub that's focusing on incubating blockchain startups locally. http://techcabal.com/2016/01/14/space-kenya-launches-bithub/ On Tue, May 17, 2016, 2:11 PM Wangari Kabiru via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Happy Tuesday! Would any of our Tech hubs be handling any entrepreneurs doing this? Otherwise, tuko mbali! And this is not synonymous with the Kenya Silicon Savanna hype. Blessed day. Regards/Wangari On May 17, 2016 10:44, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: KenyaCoin sounds very interesting. The use of blockchain technology is best viewed as an improvement of the current financial systems rather than a competitor. I'm convinced that it can tremendously improve financial services. Thank you Wangari for the introduction of this discussion. Regards, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Tel: +254 718181644Skype: Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 9:38 PM, Baiju Shah via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Hi Wangari, Many thanks for the notes on the understanding of theBlock Chain and we are very interested in the distributed ledger technology as a means of exchanging trading and financial information from a b2b perspective. We are looking to kick off an R&D project on developing some key transactional areas especially on dealing with cross boarder trade and the application of using open ledgers. Thanks, Best Regards,BaijuTelemedia Africa Ltd. On Monday, 16 May 2016, Wangari Kabiru via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Happy Monday! Pray you are well. Today I have learnt on Blockchains and I am delighted to share of. Learnt from Ashis Gadnis - BANQUAPP.COM and Ric Shreves. Any persons in this community in the field? The last time this discussion was here it was CBK and Bitcoin rundowns and the Ministry. Globally a lot is happening. The discussion is beyond financial services into data management, humanitarian data and refugee transfers services...and more. This community needs to have sharp deliberations on this at this year's IGF. <<< start notes>>> BTC4D @ ICT4D on 16/05/2016 'The blockchain is the new black..' First overlay is the web Second is blockchain - trust layer Challenge old ways, disrupt governance and centralised authority for enforcing transactions What is; A block chain is a distributed ledger via peer-to-peer Chain of digital signatures Protocal for exchanging value over internet without an intermediary A technology that allows people to exchange trust over transactions - Bank of England Critical elements in old times is trust. A block chain is another type of database for recording transactions - one that is copied to all computers Blockchain can be more than digital currency eg Asset tokenisation - transaction metadata used for transactions Structure; Data stored in structures called blocks. Elements; Header, Content - validated list of assets 15M - No. of Bitcoins in circulation 20B - Maximum no.of Bitcoins (2140), algorithm - manage inflation (unlike Ksh, $) $56M - 24hour Turnover of Bitcoins $746 M - Ethirium, 2nd Digital Currency Volatility of Bitcoin 1.24% 2013 + 2014 - 2015 + Other Blockchains; Best known are public; Litecoin, BitShares, Dogecoin, Namecoin. Others are private Types; unpermissioned, permissioned Newer ones; Ethereum, Microsoft BaaS - Blockchain as a Service Blockchain can be as a; Platform - build others on it Software What is happening; R3 working with 40+ banks Visa working on an independent proof of concept Citi has 3 blockchains and own digital currency (Citicoin) SEC, USA Stock Exchange The players you should know? R3 Hyperledger Ethereum - an app platform Microsoft Azure BaaS - flexible Ripple Bitcoin is what is well known <<< end notes>>> Be blessed. Regards/Wangari -- Baiju Shah_______________________________________________ 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/emugendi%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. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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.

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Re: [kictanet] BLOCKCHAINS - Get in the Conversation and Perhaps Conversion..Digital Currency
by Wangari Kabiru 17 May '16

17 May '16

Happy Tuesday! Would any of our Tech hubs be handling any entrepreneurs doing this? Otherwise, tuko mbali! And this is not synonymous with the Kenya Silicon Savanna hype. Blessed day. Regards/WangariOn May 17, 2016 10:44, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > KenyaCoin sounds very interesting. The use of blockchain technology is best viewed as an improvement of the current financial systems rather than a competitor. I'm convinced that it can tremendously improve financial services. Thank you Wangari for the introduction of this discussion. > > Regards, > > Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu > Tel: +254 718181644 > Skype: Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu > > > > > On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 9:38 PM, Baiju Shah via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Hi Wangari, >> >> Many thanks for the notes on the understanding of the >> Block Chain and we are very interested in the distributed ledger technology as a means of exchanging trading and financial information from a b2b perspective. >> >> We are looking to kick off an R&D project on developing some key transactional areas especially on dealing with cross boarder trade and the application of using open ledgers. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Best Regards, >> Baiju >> Telemedia Africa Ltd. >> >> On Monday, 16 May 2016, Wangari Kabiru via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Happy Monday! >>> >>> Pray you are well. >>> >>> Today I have learnt on Blockchains and I am delighted to share of. Learnt from Ashis Gadnis - BANQUAPP.COM and Ric Shreves. >>> >>> Any persons in this community in the field? >>> >>> The last time this discussion was here it was CBK and Bitcoin rundowns and the Ministry. Globally a lot is happening. >>> >>> The discussion is beyond financial services into data management, humanitarian data and refugee transfers services...and more. >>> >>> This community needs to have sharp deliberations on this at this year's IGF. >>> >>> <<< start notes>>> >>> >>> BTC4D @ ICT4D on 16/05/2016 >>> >>> 'The blockchain is the new black..' >>> >>> First overlay is the web >>> Second is blockchain - trust layer >>> Challenge old ways, disrupt governance and centralised authority for enforcing transactions >>> >>> What is; >>> A block chain is a distributed ledger via peer-to-peer >>> Chain of digital signatures >>> Protocal for exchanging value over internet without an intermediary >>> A technology that allows people to exchange trust over transactions - Bank of England >>> >>> Critical elements in old times is trust. >>> >>> A block chain is another type of database for recording transactions - one that is copied to all computers >>> Blockchain can be more than digital currency eg Asset tokenisation - transaction metadata used for transactions >>> >>> Structure; >>> Data stored in structures called blocks. >>> >>> Elements; Header, Content - validated list of assets >>> >>> 15M - No. of Bitcoins in circulation >>> 20B - Maximum no.of Bitcoins (2140), algorithm - manage inflation (unlike Ksh, $) >>> $56M - 24hour Turnover of Bitcoins >>> $746 M - Ethirium, 2nd Digital Currency >>> >>> Volatility of Bitcoin 1.24% >>> 2013 + >>> 2014 - >>> 2015 + >>> >>> Other Blockchains; >>> Best known are public; Litecoin, BitShares, Dogecoin, Namecoin. >>> Others are private >>> >>> Types; unpermissioned, permissioned >>> >>> Newer ones; >>> Ethereum, Microsoft BaaS - Blockchain as a Service >>> >>> Blockchain can be as a; >>> Platform - build others on it >>> Software >>> >>> What is happening; >>> R3 working with 40+ banks >>> Visa working on an independent proof of concept >>> Citi has 3 blockchains and own digital currency (Citicoin) >>> SEC, USA Stock Exchange >>> >>> The players you should know? >>> R3 >>> Hyperledger >>> Ethereum - an app platform >>> Microsoft Azure BaaS - flexible >>> Ripple >>> Bitcoin is what is well known >>> >>> <<< end notes>>> >>> >>> Be blessed. >>> >>> Regards/Wangari >> >> >> >> -- >> Baiju Shah

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Re: [kictanet] BLOCKCHAINS - Get in the Conversation and Perhaps Conversion..Digital Currency
by Wangari Kabiru 17 May '16

17 May '16

Warm Greetings Grace, Greetings Brian, Ashis focus was on the humanitarian angle he is working in. Ric had the details on the marketplace. Someone must've a 'KenyaCoin'?? Blessed day. Regards/Wangari On May 16, 2016 18:31, Brian Muhia via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > I've been studying private blockchain systems for a few months (IntelLedger, Ethereum and Multichain), and I have used both Bitcoin and Ethereum. I'm available for comment. Curiously, Ashish didn't mention Slock.it, which has published a project called The DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization. This is a system that uses smart contracts (cue Larry Lessig's "Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace") to automate governance decisions, using a custom-built currency to facilitate voting rights. They're governed by code, stored on the Ethereum block chain. Here's a primer on the concept: https://blog.slock.it/a-primer-to-the-decentralized-autonomous-organization… > > On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 5:24 PM Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Wangari, >> Our very own Rosemary is an expert in the area of digital currency practice and policy. >> Thank you proposing this discussion for this year's IGF, it is noted for consideration by the community. >> Regards, >> >> 2016-05-16 17:12 GMT+03:00 Wangari Kabiru via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>: >>> >>> Happy Monday! >>> >>> Pray you are well. >>> >>> Today I have learnt on Blockchains and I am delighted to share of. Learnt from Ashis Gadnis - BANQUAPP.COM and Ric Shreves. >>> >>> Any persons in this community in the field? >>> >>> The last time this discussion was here it was CBK and Bitcoin rundowns and the Ministry. Globally a lot is happening. >>> >>> The discussion is beyond financial services into data management, humanitarian data and refugee transfers services...and more. >>> >>> This community needs to have sharp deliberations on this at this year's IGF. >>> >>> <<< start notes>>> >>> >>> BTC4D @ ICT4D on 16/05/2016 >>> >>> 'The blockchain is the new black..' >>> >>> First overlay is the web >>> Second is blockchain - trust layer >>> Challenge old ways, disrupt governance and centralised authority for enforcing transactions >>> >>> What is; >>> A block chain is a distributed ledger via peer-to-peer >>> Chain of digital signatures >>> Protocal for exchanging value over internet without an intermediary >>> A technology that allows people to exchange trust over transactions - Bank of England >>> >>> Critical elements in old times is trust. >>> >>> A block chain is another type of database for recording transactions - one that is copied to all computers >>> Blockchain can be more than digital currency eg Asset tokenisation - transaction metadata used for transactions >>> >>> Structure; >>> Data stored in structures called blocks. >>> >>> Elements; Header, Content - validated list of assets >>> >>> 15M - No. of Bitcoins in circulation >>> 20B - Maximum no.of Bitcoins (2140), algorithm - manage inflation (unlike Ksh, $) >>> $56M - 24hour Turnover of Bitcoins >>> $746 M - Ethirium, 2nd Digital Currency >>> >>> Volatility of Bitcoin 1.24% >>> 2013 + >>> 2014 - >>> 2015 + >>> >>> Other Blockchains; >>> Best known are public; Litecoin, BitShares, Dogecoin, Namecoin. >>> Others are private >>> >>> Types; unpermissioned, permissioned >>> >>> Newer ones; >>> Ethereum, Microsoft BaaS - Blockchain as a Service >>> >>> Blockchain can be as a; >>> Platform - build others on it >>> Software >>> >>> What is happening; >>> R3 working with 40+ banks >>> Visa working on an independent proof of concept >>> Citi has 3 blockchains and own digital currency (Citicoin) >>> SEC, USA Stock Exchange >>> >>> The playe

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BLOCKCHAINS - Get in the Conversation and Perhaps Conversion..Digital Currency
by Wangari Kabiru 17 May '16

17 May '16

Happy Monday! Pray you are well. Today I have learnt on Blockchains and I am delighted to share of. Learnt from Ashis Gadnis - BANQUAPP.COM and Ric Shreves. Any persons in this community in the field? The last time this discussion was here it was CBK and Bitcoin rundowns and the Ministry. Globally a lot is happening. The discussion is beyond financial services into data management, humanitarian data and refugee transfers services...and more. This community needs to have sharp deliberations on this at this year's IGF. <<< start notes>>> BTC4D @ ICT4D on 16/05/2016 'The blockchain is the new black..' First overlay is the web Second is blockchain - trust layer Challenge old ways, disrupt governance and centralised authority for enforcing transactions What is; A block chain is a distributed ledger via peer-to-peer Chain of digital signatures Protocal for exchanging value over internet without an intermediary A technology that allows people to exchange trust over transactions - Bank of England Critical elements in old times is trust. A block chain is another type of database for recording transactions - one that is copied to all computers Blockchain can be more than digital currency eg Asset tokenisation - transaction metadata used for transactions Structure; Data stored in structures called blocks. Elements; Header, Content - validated list of assets 15M - No. of Bitcoins in circulation 20B - Maximum no.of Bitcoins (2140), algorithm - manage inflation (unlike Ksh, $) $56M - 24hour Turnover of Bitcoins $746 M - Ethirium, 2nd Digital Currency Volatility of Bitcoin 1.24% 2013 + 2014 - 2015 + Other Blockchains; Best known are public; Litecoin, BitShares, Dogecoin, Namecoin. Others are private Types; unpermissioned, permissioned Newer ones; Ethereum, Microsoft BaaS - Blockchain as a Service Blockchain can be as a; Platform - build others on it Software What is happening; R3 working with 40+ banks Visa working on an independent proof of concept Citi has 3 blockchains and own digital currency (Citicoin) SEC, USA Stock Exchange The players you should know? R3 Hyperledger Ethereum - an app platform Microsoft Azure BaaS - flexible Ripple Bitcoin is what is well known <<< end notes>>> Be blessed. Regards/Wangari

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“Old” technology still runs the world
by Mbugua Njihia 16 May '16

16 May '16

The evolution of technology is certain and expected but it is never a under a pick and replace model. What we think are vestiges from our past still continue to play a pivotal role in our lives even as we innovate on what is next ~ http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/old-technology-still-runs-world.html ᐧ ᐧ

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Google to Face a Record $3.4 Billion AntiTrust Fine in Europe
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 16 May '16

16 May '16

Listers, Would love to hear out on how this will shape the landscape going forward... But this is some amazing development, especially when it relates to a force that dominates the World Wide Web. *Google faces a record anti-trust penalty of about 3 BILLION Euros (US$3.4 Billion) from the European Commission in the coming days, according to reports.* *After 7-years of the investigation, the European Commission filed anti-trust charges against Google last year for violating antitrust laws.The European Union accused the search engine giant that it had abused its dominance in search by unfairly prioritize and displaying its own comparison shopping service at the top of its search results at the expense of rival products.* More reading: http://thehackernews.com/2016/05/google-europe-antitrust.html -- *Ahmed Maawy* Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) Ambassador - Open Knowledge Director - Startup Grind Mombasa Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer swahilibox.co.ke www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> startupgrind.com ajplus.net www.everylayer.com

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Fwd: Online Master of Communications Management (eMCM) July 2016 Intake
by DigitalTVAfrica 16 May '16

16 May '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jonathan P. Mwakijele <jmwakijele(a)afralti.org> Date: Mon, May 16, 2016 at 3:43 PM Subject: Online Master of Communications Management (eMCM) July 2016 Intake To: wainaina(a)wainainamungai.com Dear Wainaina, I trust, you are well. Please be informed that AFRALTI has signed a new agreement with UKTA to offer Online Master of Communications Management (eMCM) with University of Rwanda. More details at http://www.afralti.org/emcm-july-2016/ Please pass this information to people in your network who might be interested with the programme. We are currently recruiting for July 2016 intake. Regards, *[image: cid:[email protected]][image: cid:[email protected]]*[image: Eaco] Jonathan P. Mwakijele, BSc, MCM, MSc Head of Training, Consultancy and Research Unit, Chairperson, EACO HR Committee, Coordinator, ITU CoE activities at AFRALTI, African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI), Waiyaki Way, P O Box 58902 00200, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (Mobile) +254 718 860 897 Email: jmwakijele(a)afralti.org <jmwakijele@@afralti.org> AFRALTI Main Website: www.afralti.org Fiber Optic School Website: http://www.afralti.org/fiber-optic-school-number-758/ eMCM July 2016 Intake Website: http://www.afralti.org/emcm-july-2016/ EACO Website: http://www.eaco.int/ <http://www.afralti.org/fiber-optic-school-number-758/>

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INVITATION TO REFELCT ON WORLD TELECOMMUNICATIONS DAY 17TH MAY 2016
by Fiona Asonga 16 May '16

16 May '16

Dear Industry Players The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD-2016) comes up on the 17 th May 2016. This year it will focus on the theme: “ICT entrepreneurship for social impact”. ICT entrepreneurs and start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a particularly relevant role in ensuring economic growth in a sustainable and inclusive manner. They are involved in the development of innovative ICT-enabled solutions with a unique potential to make a long-lasting impact in global, regional and national economies and as an important source of new jobs, especially for youth, in the current knowledge economy. In the Kenya ICT Masterplan, ICT entrepreneurs have the opportunity to be the key organisation that will facilitate economic growth through business opportunities available under the pillars of ICT as a driver of industry and developing ICT businesses . In regard to the above the Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) would like to invite ICT entrepreneurs to a round table discussion on the current theme at the Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi from 8:00am to 10:00am 17th may 2016. Please confirm your participation with details of your name and company/organisation details via email to damaris(a)tespok.co.ke by Monday 16 th May 2016 at 12:00 noon EAT. There are limited slots and we shall acknowledge participation on a first come basis. Your Sincerely

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Some people have stopped using the Internet the way they used to
by Barrack Otieno 16 May '16

16 May '16

Listers, Could this be the reason why we have many lurkers? Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard Hill <rhill(a)hill-a.ch> Date: Sun, 15 May 2016 18:53:58 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] Some people have stopped using the Internet the way they used to To: internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org I refer to this article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/05/13/new-government- data-shows-a-staggering-number-of-americans-have-stopped-basic-online-activi ties/ It starts with: "Nearly one in two Internet users say privacy and security concerns have now stopped them from doing basic things online - such as posting to social networks, expressing opinions in forums or even buying things from websites, according to a new government survey released Friday." It seems to me that this reinforces ISOC's call for restoring trust in the Internet. Best, Richard _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Is Facebook biased on its newsfeed?
by scmutunga 15 May '16

15 May '16

James Kagwe via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >Machinelearningcanbeconsideredsubordinatetoalgorithminthiscontext.Rememberanapplicationmusthavesomeelementsofalgorithmbutnotneccesarilyapplytheprinciplesofmachinelearning.Inmyviewitsthealgorithmatfaulthere.Mythoughts.Rgds,JamesKagweOnMay12,20166:57PM,[email protected]:IagreetherewouldnotbeMachineLearningwithoutAlgorithms.Butletsexaminethenatureofalie.Aliecontainsanelementofdatainit.Algorithmsarecomputationalinnature,soiffedwithlies..thatswheretheproblemis.MypointiswecantreallysquarelyblametheAlgorithm,wehavetoblamethedata(Algorithms+Data=MachineLearning).OnThu,May12,2016at6:50PM,[email protected]:ExactlyAhmed.:-)Sowouldyouagreethatwithoutalgorithmstherewillbenomachinelearning?AliHusseinTel:+254713601113OnMay12,20166:48PM,[email protected]:ImaybewronganywayAli.ButmaybeitsthewayIseethese2disciplines.ButIthinkAlgorithmsaremoreofcomputationsandlogicoperations.MachineLearninggivestheseAlgorithmsthedecisionmakingcapabilitiesandcompriseofasetofalgorithms+historicdatawiththecapabilitytomakepredicitions.OnThu,May12,2016at6:44PM,[email protected]:AhmedIstandeducated.:-)Thankyou.AliHusseinTel:+254713601113OnMay12,20166:42PM,[email protected]:Ali,ThisiswhatImean:Algorithms:aprocessorsetofrulestobefollowedincalculationsorotherproblem-solvingoperations,especiallybyacomputer.MachineLearning:Machinelearningisasubfieldofcomputersciencethatevolvedfromthestudyofpatternrecognitionandcomputationallearningtheoryinartificialintelligence.In1959,ArthurSamueldefinedmachinelearningasaFieldofstudythatgivescomputerstheabilitytolearnwithoutbeingexplicitlyprogrammedOnThu,May12,2016at6:36PM,[email protected]:AhmedMachinelearningdoesnthappeninavacuum...AliHusseinPrincipalHusseinAssociates+2540713601113/0770906375Twitter:@AliHKassimSkype:abu-jomoLinkedIn: <ahref="http://ke

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