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State fully acquires Telkom Kenya in Sh6.09 billion deal
by Victor Kapiyo 10 Oct '22

10 Oct '22

The Treasury has acquired a 60 percent stake in Telkom Kenya from UK-based private equity fund, Helios Investment Partners, for Sh6.09 billion, making the company fully State-owned. Read more: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/companies/state-fully-acqu…

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Grades of attractive female students decline with online classes
by David Indeje 07 Oct '22

07 Oct '22

Dear Listers, PART 1: Researchers examining the effect of student facial attractiveness on academic outcomes have found that when education is in-person, attractive students receive higher grades than the non-attractive ones. https://nation.africa/kenya/news/education/grades-of-attractive-female-stud… PART 2 (for download) Women’s online participation presents data protection issues such as lack of agency and control over data, consent in unequal power dynamic contexts, loss of privacy, discrimination, online gender-based violence targeting women and bias that is compounded when age, class and gender intersect. https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=45958

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Attends the Decolonising the Internet East Africa Workshop in Lusaka Zambia
by Angela Minayo 05 Oct '22

05 Oct '22

Hi Listers, >From 24th to 25th September 2022, KICTANet attended an insightful workshop on decolonising the internet. The workshop explored various aspects of internet governance such as the eurocentric bias in content, the fact that most research about Africa is researched outside the continent and how we can leverage platforms such as Wikipedia to ensure that we contribute to content online. You can read the blog here <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kictanet-at-the-decolonising-the-internet-east-a…> Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Re: [kictanet] Consultative Meeting on KFCB’s Parental Digital Literacy Program (PaDIL)
by Angela Minayo 05 Oct '22

05 Oct '22

Today, KICTAnet's ICT Accessibility for PwDs Fellow represented KICTANet at the Consultative meeting on how parents can help monitor and guide their children while they access content online. Here is a summary of the discussions: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kictanet-attends-a-consultative-meeting-on-kfcbs… Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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KICTANet at the Kenya DNS Forum
by David Indeje 05 Oct '22

05 Oct '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, KICTANet was well represented at the Kenya DNS Forum, with our representatives making important interventions on behalf of Kenya internet users. This was during day zero of the Africa DNS forum at the Emara Ole-Sereni, Nairobi. The Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC) is hosting the 2022 Africa Domain Name System (DNS) Forum in Nairobi. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Africa DNS Forum, under the theme “Attaining Inclusivity and Diversity in the DNS Ecosystem in Africa”. Kindly read the key highlights from the Day Zero session: https://bit.ly/3e3WuF5 -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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ODPC Open Positions
by Adrian Teri 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

Good day all, The Office of the ODPC at ~10:00 am EAT via their #Twitter account announced some open positions. The descriptions of the job requirements seem to be reasonable.... *Tweet*: https://twitter.com/ODPC_KE/status/1577186466232291329?s=20&t=bLDEAq_v5OmFI… *Recruitment Page*: *https://recruitments.odpc.go.ke <https://recruitments.odpc.go.ke>* Regards, Adrian Teri

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Government now owns 100% of Telkom Kenya
by Mwendwa Kivuva 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

The Treasury has acquired a 60 percent stake in Telkom Kenya from UK-based private equity fund, Helios Investment Partners, for Sh6.09 billion, making the company fully State-owned. Documents tabled in Parliament show the purchase was one of the strings of expenditures that the Treasury incurred without the approval of Parliament in the weeks to the inauguration of President William Ruto on September 13. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/companies/state-fully-acqu…

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What exactly is the ‘digital economy?
by David Indeje 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

[image: The Ten-year Kenya National Digital Masterplan - 2022-2032 launch_.jpeg] Dear Listers, As President William Ruto announced his cabinet line-up, it was noted that the former Ministry of ICT, Innovation & Youth Affairs had a new name – Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy. The previous words, ‘Innovation and Youth,’ have given way and been replaced by the words ‘Digital Economy’. This then begs the question – what exactly is the ‘digital economy? Kindly help Mr John Walubengo find the answers: https://bit.ly/3SRb69p -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Congratulations to Secretary to Cabinet Mercy Wanjau
by David Indeje 03 Oct '22

03 Oct '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, Kindly join us in congratulating the Secretary to Cabinet Ms Mercy Wanjau for being appointed. KICTANet is proud to be associated with her. We appreciate the support and partnership she has continued to provide in bringing new voices into the internet governance space through our Kenya School of Internet Governance from inception. -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Towards Promoting Cyber Hygiene in Kenya
by David Indeje 03 Oct '22

03 Oct '22

Dear Listers, I am Board Chair Mr Ali Hussein asks "What is your Cyber Hygiene Quotient? KICTANet has been implementing a Cyber Hygiene awareness project. We have developed Information Education and Communication materials on cyber hygiene which include video features, animations, comic strips, video skits, factsheets, and posters. This project towards promoting cyber-hygiene awareness among excluded and marginalised populations in Kenya is funded by UK Digital Access Program (UKAID). In our latest video feature, we highlight what Cyber Hygiene is for everyone - from parents to children. Enjoy, and while at it, subscribe to our channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-jO4pJdPSs -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Kenya’s internet quality is one of the worst in the world
by David Indeje 01 Oct '22

01 Oct '22

Dear Listers, Gather around. Kenya’s internet quality ranked 106th globally https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kenya-s-internet-quality-ranked-106th-…

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Kenya's Second National Cybersecurity Strategy
by David Indeje 29 Sep '22

29 Sep '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, The Kenyan Government on 5, August 2022, launched the second National Cybersecurity Strategy to sustain its efforts in addressing cybersecurity. The strategy recognizes the cross-cutting nature of cyberspace and the need for coordinated and collective action from all sectors. The Key pillars guiding the strategy include: 1. Cybersecurity governance; 2. Cybersecurity policies, laws, regulations and standards; 3. Critical Information Infrastructures Protection (CIIP); 4. Cybersecurity capability and capacity building; 5. Cyber-Risks & Cyber-Crimes Management; and 6. Co-operation and collaboration The Strategy also has an implementation matrix which outlines the strategic interventions related to the Strategic Pillars. The matrix assigns roles and responsibilities to various cybersecurity actors to be performed within specified timelines as well as estimated costing of the initiatives. For more in depth details, attached is Kenya's Second National Cybersecurity Strategy. -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet at FIFA: Launch of CIPESA's State of Internet Freedoms in Africa 2022 Report
by Angela Minayo 29 Sep '22

29 Sep '22

Hi Listers, CIPESA has launched its State of Internet Freedom in Africa Report for 2022 today at the closing ceremony of the 9th Forum for Internet Freedom in Kenya. Have a look at the key findings and recommendations of the report here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kictanet-at-fifa-launch-of-cipesas-state-of-inte… Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Re: [kictanet] Digital Inclusion and Civic Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Africa
by Angela Minayo 29 Sep '22

29 Sep '22

Hi Listers, KICTANet is attending the Forum for Internet Freedom in Africa. Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities took a centre stage and one of our Listers, Dr. John Ndavula, hosted a session on digital inclusion and Civic Participation of PwDs in Africa. Here is a summary of the key takeaways: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/digital-inclusion-and-civic-participation-of-per… Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Meeting With Special Rapporteur on FoE and ATI in Africa
by David Indeje 27 Sep '22

27 Sep '22

Dear Listers, The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) participated in a meeting organised by the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) on the sidelines of FIFAfrica with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information, Commissioner Ourveena GeereeshaTopsy-Sonoo. Read the highlights from the meeting themed “An Evening with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa” https://bit.ly/3CbO47K <https://t.co/OvCLHWMN6R>

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Opportunity Share: Responsible Computer Science Challenge Fellow (Kenya) - Mozilla
by David Indeje 26 Sep '22

26 Sep '22

Dear Listers, This is something to inspire you to make a bold move. https://boards.greenhouse.io/mozilla/jobs/4527640

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Joint Memorandum on The Proposed Co-Regulation Framework for Audio-Visual Content
by David Indeje 23 Sep '22

23 Sep '22

[image: FdQYueOWAAAHh5C.png] Dear Listers, ARTICLE 19 East Africa and ourselves have presented our joint memorandum in response to the call by the Kenya Film Classification Board on the proposed Co-regulation Framework for Audio-visual Content Classification for Broadcast and Over-the-top (OTT)/Video on Demand (VOD) Services and the Film and Stage Plays (Film Classification) Guidelines, 2022. In our submission, we have proposed that the Co-regulation Framework and the Guidelines be abolished pending meaningful multi-stakeholder engagement, evidence-based research from Kenya, and legislative amendments to ensure conformity with the constitution. Read our submission: https://bit.ly/3DGzFl6 -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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KPMG’s Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 Survey
by Victor Kapiyo 22 Sep '22

22 Sep '22

Dear Listers, KPMG Africa has launched the Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 survey which unpacks the state of cybersecurity across the continent. It highlights that the cyber landscape in Africa is highly dynamic and rapidly evolving – propelled by widespread digitisation and matched by adequate investments in protecting assets and data from cyber threats. In fact, 74% of Africa’s large companies reported a relatively mature approach to privacy and cyber security. Read more: https://home.kpmg/ke/en/home/insights/2022/09/Africa%20Cyber%20Outlook%20la…

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Kenyan firms hit as Microsoft, Google talent war raises pay
by Victor Kapiyo 21 Sep '22

21 Sep '22

Local companies are struggling to recruit and retain key talent as US tech titans led by Microsoft, Amazon and Google tilt the market in their favour with high salaries and attractive employment terms. The three multinationals have increased their presence in East Africa with Kenya as their hub, triggering an aggressive hiring spree that has seen them pay up to Sh1.8 million monthly for principal tech specialists. Read more: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/companies/kenyan-firms-hit… Looks like local techies are smiling all the way to the bank.

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Re: [kictanet] Unveiling Module 5 of the Digital Enquirer Kit on Online Gender Based Violence
by Angela Minayo 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

Hi Listers, For the past nine months, KICTANet and The University of the West Indies with the support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been developing an e-learning module on Online Gender Based Violence. We are pleased to share the e-learning module to people interested in becoming allies in tackling OGBV, survivors of OGBV and stakeholders concerned with women's digital rights. Here is a snapshot of what you will learn from the module: https://lnkd.in/dRmbmH4e Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Re: [kictanet] GENDER INTERNET GOVERNANCE EXCHANGE AND FEMINIST TECH EXCHANGE ON DIGITAL SECURITY
by Angela Minayo 19 Sep '22

19 Sep '22

Dear Listers, KICTANet, in partnership with APC’s Our Voices Our Future (OVOF) project, will host a two-day gender internet governance exchange workshop (GIGX) for structurally silenced communities and a one-day Feminist Tech Exchange on September 23, 2022, focusing on digital security. KICTANet invites 5 Listers to participate in a 3-days Gender Internet Governance and Feminist Tech Exchange session. We request you/or your organization to nominate participants by September 17th, COB to take part in this program. Their travel and participation will be sponsored by KICTANet. We invite nominations by Listers from structurally marginalised groups by 17th September COB to take part in this program. Their travel and participation will be sponsored by KICTANet. The objective of the training is to build capacity in the following areas; 1. The existing internet governance forums at the national, regional and global levels. 2. Knowledge sharing workshop on the intersection between gender and internet governance. 3. A simulation exercise to assess whether the participants have understood the various roles played by the various internet governance stakeholders. 4. Digital security skills. We look forward to hearing from you. To send nominees or to get more information about this program, please send an email to nkakusu(a)kictanet.or.ke and copy aminayo(a)kictanet.or.ke The list will be compiled on a first come basis. Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Kenya Elections 2022: Was Everything Smooth Sailing for IEBC Tech Systems?
by David Indeje 19 Sep '22

19 Sep '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, Elections are not an event but a process. This is a series of blogs about the 2022 Kenya Election as we look into the future. Mr John Walubengo, a Trustee at KICTANet and Lecturer takes a look at some of the challenges the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission faced in 2022 and and how they could be addressed. https://t.co/ywTpLaLk5Y We always encourage you to share your thoughts and feedback as it is the essence of who we are as Listers. Have a good start to the week! -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Re: [kictanet] Are Social Media Accounts owned by Public Servants Public or Private?
by Barrack Otieno 17 Sep '22

17 Sep '22

Listers, An interesting conversation is going on on Social Media following the decision by a Cabinet Secretariat to delete his Social Media Account. In fact a Senior Counsel has already weighed in on the issue <https://twitter.com/ahmednasirlaw/status/1570270811164151813?s=48&t=CanZRu7…>. Is there merit in the concerns being raised or are we being petty? Thank you Best Regards -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>*

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Tweets By Government Officials.
by simiyu mse 16 Sep '22

16 Sep '22

Good morning listers. The tweet below by Ahmednasir has me thinking about data governance in government. Some of these tweets he talks about provide record to some announcements made on government policy and is in response to some officials closing up their accounts. I guess the question asked is are they opened on a personal level by government actors or are they opened by the office occupied. What steps went/go into activating and deactivating them? Someone else responded to it that many people interact with government offices and officials through gmail and yahoo accounts. Reminded me of a conversation we had about that some time ago. How do we separate an office holder's personal opinions and an official opinion? Logically it is prudent to say once some positions are assumed, virtually all opinions from the holder are seen to be official. Remember how something like BBI came down to saying the president spear headed it in his personal capacity. But even then he was using channels available to the office to talk and promote it. All in an attempt to legitimise it. I guess the question is how can these be separated if they can be separated at all? ----------- Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC (@ahmednasirlaw) tweeted at 7:38 am on Thu, Sept 15, 2022: Twitter accounts operated by Cabinet Secretaries like Dr Fred Matiang'i are public property and contains information that belongs to the office one holds. Deleting or deactivating such accounts without express authority of goverment is a felony that results in a jail term or fine ( https://twitter.com/ahmednasirlaw/status/1570270811164151813?t=LRRbd64w3iHD… ) --------- ./ken

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Kenya Elections 2022: How Was Personal Data Safeguarded?
by David Indeje 15 Sep '22

15 Sep '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, One unique thing about the 2022 Kenya elections was that it was the first election conducted after the adoption of the Data Protection Act, 2019. Mr Meshack Masibo, goes deeper to give us understanding on what the law states, our election observation mission technology component of the elections in 21 counties from preparedness, the voting process, transmission, and post-election processes. In addition, he shares insights on the progress made by the IEBC, gaps and what they can do more when it comes to data protection and privacy. Here is more from him - https://bit.ly/3BbDpbe -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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