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5G Discourse Re-surfaces in Kenya. Are We Ready?
by David Indeje 17 May '22

17 May '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, Safaricom has come out and said it will take some time before rolling out the 5G service to its customers. The reason was infrastructure and the cost of devices. The entire story can be found here <https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/technology/costly-phones-s…> . It reminded me of our policy brief done by Mr John Walubengo and Mr Barrack Otieno who are members here "Policy Brief No.7, November 2020 --- 5G Policy Brief. Which way for Kenya? The objective of the study was to establish Kenya’s preparedness to deploy fifth-generation wireless networks (5G). A key finding was: *"The study has established that the country is still not ready to effectively deploy and benefit from 5G technologies – particularly from a strategic, policy, and regulatory perspective."* *Read below the brief: *https://bit.ly/2XVMdit *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Women in the Africa Community Networks Movement
by Josephine Miliza 17 May '22

17 May '22

Dear all, Sharing an upcoming session for the Africa Community Networks Summit series. Women in the Africa #CommunityNetworks <https://twitter.com/hashtag/CommunityNetworks?src=hashtag_click> Movement the next session of the Virtual Summit on Community Networks in Africa. Register to join the event on 18 May 2022 at 12:00 UTC https://www.internetsociety.org/events/summit-community-networks-africa/202… -- Kind Regards, Josephine Miliza Africa Policy Coordinator APC-LOCNET Project <https://www.apc.org/en/project/connecting-unconnected-supporting-community-…> *If I have seen further it's by standing on the shoulders of giants - Isaac Newton*

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Congratultions to Dr. Bitange Ndemo - an avid KICTANeter
by Odhiambo Washington 17 May '22

17 May '22

Listers, I believe it is in order to congratulate one of us on his deserving appointment. Dr. BITANGE NDEMO has finally landed a government appointment as Kenya's new ambassador to Brussels-Belgium. Dr.NDEMO said after he was sacked as PS by the Jubilee govt in 2013 many of his friends deserted him. He added that he used to receive about 40 calls in a day but none was forthcoming until he thought his cellphone was defective and took it to a fundi :-) Dr. Ndemo did not abandon KICTANet even after he was abandoned by his friends after he lost his govt job. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 "Oh, the cruft.", egrep -v '^$|^.*#' ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ :-)

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FYI - CONSULTANCY ON ELECTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH PAPER
by Malcolm Kijirah 16 May '22

16 May '22

Dear Colleagues, In the event anyone has the background and capacity to take this consultancy on. Kind regards, Malcolm --

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RfP on Data Privacy in LMICs
by Nanjira Sambuli 16 May '22

16 May '22

Research opportunity alert. https://cega.berkeley.edu/announcements/request-for-proposals-digital-credi… <https://cega.berkeley.edu/announcements/request-for-proposals-digital-credi…>

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Fwd: Industry Guidelines on Child Online Protection and Safety in Kenya
by Grace Githaiga 15 May '22

15 May '22

Listers Greetings. The consultation period has been extended for those who may still want to contribute. Rgds GG ---------- Forwarded message --------- Good Evening, The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has extended the period for public consultation for “Industry Guidelines for Child Online Protection and Safety in Kenya.” Attached are the submitted the guidelines for public consultation. You are therefore invited to review the proposed industry guidelines for child online protection and safety in Kenya and provide any suggestion(s) with justification(s), views and inputs in enhancing its implementation. The said guidelines are available on the Authority’s website at: https://www.ca.go.ke/document/extension-of-consultation-period-on-cop-guide… Written submissions can be forwarded to the Authority through cop(a)ca.go.ke or the address below before 20th May 2022. The Director General Communications Authority of Kenya P. O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Email: cop(a)ca.go.ke Tel: +254 020 4242000 Mobile: +254 703 042000 Website: www.ca.go.ke Kind Regards Cynthia Wafula, MICX Consumer Information & Reserach Consumer & Public Affairs Department Communications Authority of Kenya Email: wafula(a)ca.go.ke *Head Office: *CA Centre,Waiyaki Way, Opp Kianda School, Westlands, Nairob *i I *P.O Box 14448 Nairobi 00800. *Regional Offices*: Mombasa I Nyeri I Kisumu I Eldoret *Office Line *: 0703-042-552 *I* *Website *: www.ca.go.ke * I* *Twitter * : @CA_Kenya *Facebook *: Communications Authority of Kenya* I* *YouTube *: CA Kenya *I* *Instagram: *CA Kenya *Flickr *: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cck-kenya * I LinkedIn: *Communications Authority of Kenya *Core Values:* Integrity | Innovation| Excellence *Happiness is in strategic growth and not perpetual struggle* -- Grace Githaiga KICTANet Convenor 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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#TakeOnTech: What were key ICT developments in 2021?
by David Indeje 12 May '22

12 May '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, In our past episode on #TakeOnTech hosted by KBC, Mr John Walubengo shares key developments in the Kenyan ICT space in 2021. Both the good and the bad. Key highlights revolve around the social and legal perspectives: 1. Kenyans embracing social media 2. Ruling on Huduma Namba which faulted the government for not conducting the privacy impact assessment. 3. Political space and use of content creators. 4. Digital service tax Listen in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo_JEHQ6HFM&ab_channel=KBCChannel1TVShows Share with us your key highlights for the year. *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 171, Issue 5
by Adrian Teri 11 May '22

11 May '22

For us laymen of the Kenyan law. What is the stance of an individual's personal device? I am not talking about your phone records(SMS and Voice), m-pesa transactions and/or bank transactions that may be held/copied elsewhere. Are your devices viewed as extensions of your mind? We all store sensitive things we can't remember on our devices. Lastly, can you be compelled to unlock your own device? Regards, Adrian Teri ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Mutindi Muema <missmutindi(a)gmail.com> > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 11 May 2022 13:27:43 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KRA in plan to snoop on your WhatsApp chats > Let me just laugh 🤣🤣🤣 so may angles to this. So much to unpack in so > many ways. > > For now only one comment- > I think this will be under the exemptions under the Act you know wonderful > s51- public interest, national security, disclosure required under any > written law (including tax laws) etc.... > Exemption from provisions of the Act would include exemption from DPIA > requirement. > > On Wed, 11 May 2022, 11:11 Kukubo Masibo via KICTANet, < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> As usual, the government with its high-handed handling of citizens and >> their data. >> >> There is a high chance that no Data Protection Impact Assessment was >> done, despite how invasive, self-serving, and short-sighted this data >> extraction is. >> >> This will be challenged in Court and it will fail. The Office of the Data >> Protection Commissioner needs to step up and play an advisory role to >> government commissions and agencies. This ignorance and disregard for the >> law is embarrassing and concerning. >> >> Kind regards >> >> On Wed, May 11, 2022 at 10:02 AM Victor Kapiyo via KICTANet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is setting up an advanced forensic >>> laboratory that will allow it to mine data, including hidden accounts and >>> records, from taxpayers’ computers and mobile phones to detect tax and >>> financial fraud. >>> >>> The move by the taxman’s newly formed intelligence management division >>> comes amid a strong shift to online transactions and electronic >>> record-keeping by businesses as opposed to the traditional paper-based >>> accounting systems. >>> >>> >>> https://nation.africa/kenya/business/kra-in-plan-to-snoop-on-your-whatsapp-… >>> >>> Happy to have your thoughts on this development. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> KICTANet mailing list >>> KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kukubomasibo%40gmail.… >>> >>> >>> KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions >>> interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a >>> catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. >>> Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, >>> Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. >>> >>> 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 - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy >>> engagement platform. >>> >> >> >> -- >> Meshack K Masibo, >> Writer|Noisemaker|Lawyer >> Affiliated to KICTANet. >> masibolaw.co.ke >> ______________________________ >> > KICTANet mailing list > KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >

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KRA in plan to snoop on your WhatsApp chats
by Victor Kapiyo 11 May '22

11 May '22

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is setting up an advanced forensic laboratory that will allow it to mine data, including hidden accounts and records, from taxpayers’ computers and mobile phones to detect tax and financial fraud. The move by the taxman’s newly formed intelligence management division comes amid a strong shift to online transactions and electronic record-keeping by businesses as opposed to the traditional paper-based accounting systems. https://nation.africa/kenya/business/kra-in-plan-to-snoop-on-your-whatsapp-… Happy to have your thoughts on this development.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 7th Edition of the Kenya School of Internet Governance
by David Indeje 10 May '22

10 May '22

[image: KeSIG.jpg] Dear Listers, KICTANet welcomes applications for fellows for the 7th Edition of the Kenya School of Internet Governance. KeSIG takes place prior to the #KeIGF2022, with the aim of introducing beginners in internet governance to basic concepts in internet policymaking. Kenya School of Internet Governance will take place over two weeks from the 20th- to 30th June 2022. The induction will be on 17th June 2022. Successful candidates will be contacted and enrolled on the program. The deadline for submissions is 23rd May 2022. https://bit.ly/3PbpoRe *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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More Incoming Connectivity But Future Policies Wars Will Be Lost?
by Adrian Teri 10 May '22

10 May '22

Good day all, The Big Internet companies are turning into ISPs. For most African countries it will be a welcome infrastructure development but "arguments" and "wars" on regulation policies for their other interests and conglomerations like Social Media and General News will be fought from a position of weakness. *https://restofworld.org/2022/google-meta-underwater-cables/ <https://restofworld.org/2022/google-meta-underwater-cables/>* I've also noticed a strange similarity in #African countries where interconnectivity is relatively poor but so is trade even with AfCFTA that increases the scope of trade to include services, IP rights and even e-commerce. *https://www.brookings.edu/research/intra-african-trade-a-path-to-economic-diversification-and-inclusion/ <https://www.brookings.edu/research/intra-african-trade-a-path-to-economic-d…>* Regards, Adrian Teri

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Meta and Samasource Sued
by Muchiri Nyaggah 10 May '22

10 May '22

A case was filed today naming Meta and Samasource Kenya as respondents. It alleges they have violated workers' human rights, engaged in human trafficking and forced labor. I think existing laws and policies already safeguard against this but I'm wondering what impact, if any, this will have on Kenya's BPO industry going forward. https://time.com/6175026/facebook-sama-kenya-lawsuit/ Kind regards, Muchiri Nyaggah @muchiri Cell: +254 722 506400 Skype: mrmuchiri

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Declaration for the Future of the Internet
by Barrack Otieno 03 May '22

03 May '22

Listers, Might be of interest. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Charles Mok (gmail) via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org > Date: Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 11:57 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Declaration for the Future of the Internet To: ISOC Internet Policy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> The long anticipated "Alliance for the Future of the Internet" was announced by the White House today in the form of a Declaration for the Future of the Internet. The declaration emphasises the values of democracy, rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms to "reclaim the promise of the Internet", through protecting and enhancing human rights, fundamental freedoms, trust, inclusivity and affordable access, maintaining a global Internet and refraining from shutdowns. The declaration also reinforces the support for multistakeholder Internet governance. 60+ "global partners" (referred to in the EU release as "international partners" and "signatories") are basically countries or territories, i.e. governments, without using the word "country", most likely because of the inclusion of Taiwan. However, notably absent from Asia are South Korea, India and ASEAN countries such as Singapore and Malaysia. Also missing in the partnership are non-state actors, such as civil society and other stakeholders, although the declaration maintains the partners in the declaration will seek to work with them, as well as "other partners who share this vision", presumably other governments who have not joined the declaration yet. So, what's next? How effective will this be toward (1) more global participation especially from the global south, (2) more civil society inclusion and true multistakeholderism in this effort, (3) preventing the splinternet, and what kind of reaction will be drawn from the other camp, led by China and Russia? FACT SHEET: United States and 60 Global Partners Launch Declaration for the Future of the Internet https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/28/fac… Declaration: https://iapp.org/media/pdf/publications/Declaration-for-the-Future-for-the-… List of signatories (32 in addition to EU member states and the US): https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/declaration-future-internet //Charles _______________________________________________ To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into your member profile at https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/Entity/MyProfile, go to the Preferences tab and edit your email consent and general channels. Changes may take up to 3 hours to take effect. - View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/ -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 170, Issue 74
by Adrian Teri 29 Apr '22

29 Apr '22

Comms from Spokesperson GOK is that though Kenya is listed as a signatory, This is not an accurate position as it has to go through an approval by the Cabinet and ratification by the National Assembly. https://twitter.com/SpokespersonGoK/status/1519938602683281408?s=20&t=dVmNb… Regards, Adrian Teri ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:38:01 +0300 > Subject: [kictanet] Fwd: [Internet Policy] Declaration for the Future of > the Internet > Listers, > > Might be of interest. > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Charles Mok (gmail) via InternetPolicy < > internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> > Date: Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 11:57 PM > Subject: [Internet Policy] Declaration for the Future of the Internet > To: ISOC Internet Policy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> > > > The long anticipated "Alliance for the Future of the Internet" was > announced by the White House today in the form of a Declaration for the > Future of the Internet. The declaration emphasises the values of democracy, > rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms to "reclaim the promise > of the Internet", through protecting and enhancing human rights, > fundamental freedoms, trust, inclusivity and affordable access, maintaining > a global Internet and refraining from shutdowns. The declaration also > reinforces the support for multistakeholder Internet governance. > > 60+ "global partners" (referred to in the EU release as "international > partners" and "signatories") are basically countries or territories, i.e. > governments, without using the word "country", most likely because of the > inclusion of Taiwan. However, notably absent from Asia are South Korea, > India and ASEAN countries such as Singapore and Malaysia. Also missing in > the partnership are non-state actors, such as civil society and other > stakeholders, although the declaration maintains the partners in the > declaration will seek to work with them, as well as "other partners who > share this vision", presumably other governments who have not joined the > declaration yet. > > So, what's next? How effective will this be toward (1) more global > participation especially from the global south, (2) more civil society > inclusion and true multistakeholderism in this effort, (3) preventing the > splinternet, and what kind of reaction will be drawn from the other camp, > led by China and Russia? > > FACT SHEET: United States and 60 Global Partners Launch Declaration for > the Future of the Internet > > https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/28/fac… > > Declaration: > > https://iapp.org/media/pdf/publications/Declaration-for-the-Future-for-the-… > > List of signatories (32 in addition to EU member states and the US): > > https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/declaration-future-internet > > > //Charles > > _______________________________________________ > To manage your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into > your member profile at > https://admin.internetsociety.org/622619/Entity/MyProfile, go to the > Preferences tab and edit your email consent and general channels. Changes > may take up to 3 hours to take effect. > - > View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: > https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/ > > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254733206359 > Skype: barrack.otieno > PGP ID: 0x2611D86A > > > > > _______________________________________________ > KICTANet mailing list > KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >

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Why trust in Data Handling Plays an Important Role in Country Development
by David Indeje 29 Apr '22

29 Apr '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, Grace Githaiga, convenor of the Kenyan think tank KICTANet took part in our partner's GIZ security exercise in 2021. The exercise was conducted in Kenya, South Africa, Armenia, and Jordan and more than 80 people from government, the private sector, and civil society took part. Grace emphasized that ‘Data privacy is critical to provide citizens with the freedom to share data that they wish to share. They need to be confident that they are not being surveilled online or in other forms. In addition, citizens need to be sure that their data held by important authorities is not being misused or being sold for marketing purposes.’ You can read the rest "Cyber security: on a mission to establish trust" https://www.giz.de/en/mediacenter/108410.html *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Congratulations to Prof. Ndemo
by Edwin Matoke 28 Apr '22

28 Apr '22

Congratulations to Prof. Ndemo It was good to listen to you yesterday morning at United kenya club , first public engagement as ambassador. Wishing you well and God’s grace as you execute this assignment Eng. Ombega Sent from my iPhone > On 25 Apr 2022, at 13:47, 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: Congratultions to Dr. Bitange Ndemo - an avid KICTANeter > (Mutemi wa Kiama) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:45:12 +0300 > From: Mutemi wa Kiama <eddiekiama(a)gmail.com> > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Congratultions to Dr. Bitange Ndemo - an avid > KICTANeter > Message-ID: > <CAKpzMQD_1BqWqRA4W5Q3hcLrKFbhbvWN1i9e4w3fXvpL5WREhQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Congratulations are in order Prof. Ndemo. > > Your phone must be ringing off the hook now ? (pun intended). > > Warm regards, > > Mutemi wa Kiama > > Team Captain, This Is Africa: https://thisisafrica.me > > Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Public Intellectual, Social Justice & Social Accountability Entrepreneur, > Strategic Planning & Organizational Development Facilitator, > Strategic Communications, Movement Building Coach, Human Rights Defender, > > #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion. > > The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) > Ordinary, fearless Kenyans. > > https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-mutemi-wa-kiama-1aa51615/ > > Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movement www.sautiyawanjiku.com > > https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya > > https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt > > https://twitter.com/MutemiWaKiama > > http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change > the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead > >> On Mon, Apr 25, 2022, 13:41 Eric Osiakwan via KICTANet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> ?loud applause, Daktari >> >> Eric here >> >> >> On 25 Apr 2022, at 8:58 AM, Bitange Ndemo via KICTANet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Nimeshukuru. Asante. >> >> Ndemo >> >> On Mon, Apr 25, 2022 at 8:17 AM Alex Watila via KICTANet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Prof, >>> >>> I was remembering the same thing >>> >>> >>> >>> I guess your phone must now be active. No need to check if the line or >>> phone is faulty. >>> >>> >>> >>> All the best in your career in diplomacy >>> >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> >>> >>> Consultant >>> >>> *Quality Management Systems >>> <https://advisera.com/27001academy/#a_aid=621f58ced9bb1&a_bid=f79f3b0b>* >>> >>> *Information Security Management Systems >>> <https://advisera.com/27001academy/#a_aid=621f58ced9bb1&a_bid=f79f3b0b>* >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Apr 23, 2022, 4:18 PM Odhiambo Washington via KICTANet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Listers, >>> >>> >>> >>> I believe it is in order to congratulate one of us on his deserving >>> appointment. >>> >>> >>> >>> Dr. BITANGE NDEMO has finally landed a government appointment as Kenya's >>> new ambassador to Brussels-Belgium. >>> >>> Dr.NDEMO said after he was sacked as PS by the Jubilee govt in 2013 many >>> of his friends deserted him. >>> >>> He added that he used to receive about 40 calls in a day but none was >>> forthcoming until he thought his cellphone was defective and took it to a >>> fundi :-) >>> >>> >>> >>> Dr. Ndemo did not abandon KICTANet even after he was abandoned by his >>> friends after he lost his govt job. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>> Nairobi,KE >>> +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >>> "Oh, the cruft.", egrep -v '^$|^.*#' ?\_(?)_/? :-) >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> KICTANet mailing list >>> KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/shitemi.khamadi%40gma… >>> >>> >>> KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions >>> interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a >>> catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. >>> Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, >>> Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. >>> >>> 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 - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy >>> engagement platform. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> KICTANet mailing list >>> KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bndemo%40bitangendemo… >>> >>> >>> KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions >>> interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a >>> catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. >>> Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, >>> Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. >>> >>> 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 - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy >>> engagement platform. >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> KICTANet mailing list >> KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ericosiakwan%40me.com >> >> >> KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions >> interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a >> catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. >> Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, >> Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. >> >> 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 - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy >> engagement platform. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> KICTANet mailing list >> KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eddiekiama%40gmail.com >> >> >> KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions >> interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a >> catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. >> Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, >> Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. >> >> 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 - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy >> engagement platform. >> >

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New Internet shutdowns report live today; the return of digital authoritarianism
by Bridget Andere 28 Apr '22

28 Apr '22

Dear Colleagues, As you’re probably aware, internet shutdowns are dangerous acts of digital authoritarianism. In 2021, authorities deliberately shut down the internet at least 182 times across 34 countries — a dramatic increase compared to the year prior. I’m excited to share Access Now’s new report launching today, The return of digital authoritarianism: internet shutdowns in 2021 <https://accessnow.org/keepiton-2021-report>. In it, we break down where and how authorities used internet shutdowns to stifle populations during protests, political turmoil, coups, elections, wars and conflict, and school exams throughout the course of last year. Read the full report <https://www.accessnow.org/keepiton-2021-report>, global snapshot <https://www.accessnow.org/internet-shutdowns-2021/>, and press release <https://www.accessnow.org/internet-shutdowns-africa-keepiton-2021>. You can also reTweet us *here <https://twitter.com/accessnow/status/1519588491742515201?s=20&t=a5xHvJSoZjB…>.* Please reach out with any questions, for background information, or to organise an interview with one of our Access Now experts. Thank you, and do share widely within your networks. Best, Bridget. -- Bridget Andere, MCIArb Africa Policy Associate Access Now | accessnow.org Fingerprint: 9CDE 8540 3173 FBF0 A3ED 8CB4 6868 AFBB AF9B DC01 * *Join us* at <http://rightscon.org/>RightsCon <https://www.rightscon.org/> (June 6-10, 2022) - Registration <https://www.rightscon.org/register-2022> now open! *** *Subscribe* to the Access Now Express <https://www.accessnow.org/express>, our weekly newsletter on digital rights

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 170, Issue 48
by Etinick Mutinda 27 Apr '22

27 Apr '22

Dr. Bitange Ndemo Congratulations on your appointment and wish you every success as you serve our great Nation in your new assignment. Regards, Etinick Mutinda On Sun, Apr 24, 2022 at 1:29 PM <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: Congratultions to Dr. Bitange Ndemo - an avid KICTANeter > (Ali Hussein) > 2. Re: Congratultions to Dr. Bitange Ndemo - an avid KICTANeter > (Grace Mutung'u) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:22:40 +0300 > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Congratultions to Dr. Bitange Ndemo - an avid > KICTANeter > Message-ID: > <CAPjmBy3= > vV-AixaDhOdgweO4a7VNVEKkzmNZpKH6D8syrp8NHQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Wash > > Thank you for posting this. I can confirm that we at KICTANet didn't > abandon him and we continued to engage with him throughout. ? > > Congratulations Ambassador/Prof Bitange Ndemo. Well deserved. Brussels > being the seat of the EU this is a plum posting and very well deserved. As > we say in Kiswahili:- > > Kongole (congratulations) Kaka!! > > Regards > > *Ali Hussein* > > Fintech | Digital Transformation > > > Tel: +254 713 601113 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > Skype: abu-jomo > > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> > > > > > Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely > mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the > organizations that I work with. > > > On Sat, Apr 23, 2022 at 4:10 PM Odhiambo Washington via KICTANet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Listers, > > > > I believe it is in order to congratulate one of us on his deserving > > appointment. > > > > Dr. BITANGE NDEMO has finally landed a government appointment as Kenya's > > new ambassador to Brussels-Belgium. > > Dr.NDEMO said after he was sacked as PS by the Jubilee govt in 2013 many > > of his friends deserted him. > > He added that he used to receive about 40 calls in a day but none was > > forthcoming until he thought his cellphone was defective and took it to a > > fundi :-) > > > > Dr. Ndemo did not abandon KICTANet even after he was abandoned by his > > friends after he lost his govt job. > > > > -- > > Best regards, > > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > > Nairobi,KE > > +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 > > "Oh, the cruft.", egrep -v '^$|^.*#' ?\_(?)_/? :-) > > _______________________________________________ > > KICTANet mailing list > > KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > > > > > > KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions > > interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a > > catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology > sector. > > Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, > > Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. > > > > 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 - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy > > engagement platform. > > >

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#TakeOnTech : The Art of Blogging.
by David Indeje 27 Apr '22

27 Apr '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, Many of us have been having that burning urge to start writing for a blog or start ours independently. On the other hand, many do not want to be called "Bloggers" because of how the name is perceived in the Kenyan market. This should not worry you as in our last episode on #TakeOnTech, a weekly show on Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), Ms. Stephanie Ayieta and Ms. Grace Githaiga hosted Mr. Shitemi Khamadi, Project Manager Africa Uncensored, an independent media house set up by Kenya's finest investigative journalists, to share insights on the art of blogging. Something that you will learn is that: When it comes to blogging: "The key thing that separates microblogging from blogging is ownership and copyright" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrehpDzQyPY&ab_channel=KBCChannel1TVShows PS: Do not forget to also Subscribe to our KICTANet Youtube page. <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow> *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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KIGF Call For Topics
by Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu 25 Apr '22

25 Apr '22

Happy Easter Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, KIGF is a knowledge-sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to the regional and global IGFs to ensure bottom-up Internet policy development processes and a strong link between global and local internet policies. This year’s global IGF will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The global IGF theme is ‘*Resilient Internet for a shared sustainable and common future’.* The Kenya IGF theme is aligned to the global IGF theme and will respond to the local context including the upcoming 2022 general election. The Forum programme may be developed in line with the following global IGF sub-themes, but through multistakeholder dialogue, listers can choose topics that they feel are closer to home. 1.Connecting all People and Safeguarding Human Rights. 2. Avoiding Internet Fragmentation. 3. Governing Data Protection and Privacy. 4. Enabling Safety Security and. Accountability . 5. Addressing Advanced Technologies including AI. On behalf of the local Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), we'd be interested to hear your views on the issues and topics that are a priority for Kenya, and you think ought to be discussed during this year's Kenya IGF. The Kenya IGF shall be held on 30th June 2022. Rosemary Chemutai Koech-Kimwatu MAG Chairperson 2022

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Tribute to the ICT transformative agenda of President Emilio Mwai Kibaki
by Mwendwa Kivuva 23 Apr '22

23 Apr '22

As we mourn and celebrate the 3rd President of Kenya, Emilio Mwai Kibaki, let us remember his transformative agenda for the ICT industry in Kenya, especially in giving professionals free reign and putting Kenya on the world ICT map. President Kibaki was instrumental in the success of M-PESA, Open Data initiative, undersea Internet cables, the Konza Technopolis Silicon Savanna, and attracting foreign investments. Indeed, during his tenure as president, innovation hubs flourished and we continue to reap the dividends of his vision. KICTANet is grateful for the enabling environment President Kibaki fostered. KICTANet was formed during his reign as a platform for all stakeholders, and not just government to engage in ICT policy discussions. All citizens could now sit at the table and chart the way forward for a better Kenya. What else do you remember Presidential Kibaki doing for the ICT industry?

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Data Protection Job opportunities at GIZ
by tevin mwenda 22 Apr '22

22 Apr '22

Hi Everyone, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Digital Transformation Center Kenya is looking for a Data Protection Intern and a Data Protection and Open Data Advisor to come work with them on Data Protection Matters in Kenya. Please see the links for application below. 1. Data Protection And Open Data Senior Advisor - DTC https://www.fuzu.com/kenya/jobs/data-protection-and-open-data-senior-adviso… Application Deadline 27th April 2022 2. Data Protection Intern - DTC- https://www.fuzu.com/kenya/jobs/data-protection-intern-dtc-giz Application Deadline 28th April 2022 Thank you Kind Regards Tevin Mwenda Gitonga

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UNFPA Consultancy - Social Media Specialist
by Gachungi, Lydia 21 Apr '22

21 Apr '22

UNFPA https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/social-media-specialist Social Media Specialist · Level: P-3 · Contract Type: Consultancy · Closing date: 02 May 2022 12:00 AM (America/New York) · Duty station: New York The Social Media Specialist will help oversee and execute the day-to-day social media strategy for UNFPA global social media channels. With guidance from the Head of Digital Communications and inputs from the Social Media team, the incumbent will be responsible for the coordination and creative direction of UNFPA’s Social Media content and campaign production and its alignment with the international news cycle. The Social Media Specialist will identify latest trends and opportunities with influencers and partners to leverage them for UNFPA Social Media channels. The incumbent will lead the planning and delivery of social media content strategy, receiving requests from different teams across the organisation for postings and amplification, evaluating and prioritising them for release on UNFPA global channels. The Social Media Specialist will also act as an advisor for the prevention of, and response to reputational crises with a Social Media component. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: · Lead the planning and delivery of digital and social media campaigns to attract the attention of policy makers, bloggers, academia, donors, influencers, young people, civil society and politicians. · Produce copy for UNFPA's Social Media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Youtube. Evaluate, select and adapt visual assets including photos, illustrations and videos for use on Social Media channels. · Provide advice and strategic guidance to the Social Media team and other Social Media content producers and support them with the editing and production of channel specific copy. · Organize and maintain the shared team editorial calendar, mapping out the daily posting cadence. · Work with a team of technical experts and brief external graphic designers on the creation of campaign specific Social Media packs. Organizational Setting: The Social Media Specialist position is located in the Digital Team of the Media and Communications Branch (MCB), Division of Communications and Strategic Partnerships (DCS). The Social Media Specialist reports directly to the Head of Digital Communications. Education: Graduate university degree in communications, arts, marketing, international relations, public relations, journalism, development studies or other related area is required. Knowledge and Experience: · A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in digital and social media, communications and/or public relations. · Demonstrated understanding of emerging trends, technology platforms, social behaviours and content that can help the organization create and maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders, UN agencies, constituencies, donors, online communities, and development partners. · Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining online communities, bringing together influencers, contributors and participants from all over the world. · Demonstrated experience in quickly creating compelling online content, as well as a proven track record of creative and innovative thinking. · Demonstrated experience in mobilizing and engaging online audiences through integrated digital and social media strategies. · Advanced user of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn. · Experience with Social Media Management and monitoring platforms such as Hootsuite, Sprout Social or SalesForce Social Studio. · Strong project management skills and ability to build a collaborative working environment · Willingness to work off-hours in the case of a UNFPA emergency response or major PR moment Languages: Fluency in English with the ability to write jargon free copy is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage. Contract Duration: 9 months Please apply no later than 2 May 2022 by email to web(a)unfpa.org<mailto:[email protected]> with the subject “Social Media Specialist 2022” and attach a CV, motivation statement or cover letter

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REMINDER: Application for IEBC Accreditation as Election Observers
by David Indeje 21 Apr '22

21 Apr '22

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has given us (KICTANet) and they are giving us an opportunity to be Long-Term Election Observers for the period before, during, and after the August 9th, 2022 General Election. Those interested in this initiative, kindly share with us your: 1. Your Name as it appears on the ID 2. Passport -size photograph in soft copy (.png/.jpg/.jep formats) 3. Telephone number 4. Copy of your ID Any interested person to send the details to nkakusu(a)kictanet.or.ke or dindeje(a)kictanet.or.ke on or before 9 May 2022 to give sufficient time to complete the process. If your documents are with us already, kindly let us know. *All the data we collect adheres to the KICTANet Privacy Statement available here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/privacy-policy/ <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/privacy-policy/>. By submitting the information requested, you consent to our collection and processing of the information for the specific purpose outlined above.* *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856

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Fwd: [NRIs List] Fwd: IGF 2022 Call for Workshop Proposals
by Barrack Otieno 19 Apr '22

19 Apr '22

Listers, This might be of interest to those following the Internet Governance Forum. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anja Gengo <anja.gengo(a)un.org> Date: Sat, Apr 16, 2022 at 9:18 AM Subject: [NRIs List] Fwd: IGF 2022 Call for Workshop Proposals To: Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org <igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> Dear Colleagues, The IGF 2022 Call for Workshop Proposals <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2022-call-for-workshop-proposals> is open: IGF 2022 Call for Workshop Proposals | Internet Governance Forum (intgovforum.org) <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2022-call-for-workshop-proposals> The deadline for submission is *3 June 2022, 23:59 UTC.* We would be grateful if you could inform your respective networks. The call for other session proposals is expected to be announced on Friday next week. Best regards, Anja _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org To unsubscribe or manage your options please go to http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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