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Unity of purpose
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 26 Nov '10

26 Nov '10

Comrades, The other day, the Americans decided they were going to put a man on the moon, not too long NASA was established for this prupose and President Kennedy went to visit. The entire staff were lined and he asked eveyone what their purpose was, one answer kept echoing and then he got to the cleaner and his answer was, "am also helping to put a man on the moon". This episode ranks very high in the school of "unity of purpose" and i beckon us to that high calling. We have an opportunity to put a man (woman) on the ICANN board again, we have done it before so may i submit that we unit around this common purpose and ensure that we dont major on the minors and minor on the majors. Here is the check, if you are about to send a post (on https://community.icann.org/display/DirCan/At-Large+Director+Candidate-Comm… and any other forum), ask yourself, "would it help put a man (woman) on the ICANN board to represent Africa? Good day. Eric here NB: Sorry about cross posting. Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.30.2258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.30.2258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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Implementation commission nominees....congratulations Florence omosa
by Alice Munyua 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

Dear all For those who were part of the KICTANet's institutional assessment exercise, supported by IDRC in 2007-2008, will remember Florence Omosa who lead this process. I am very pleased to see she is one of the nominated commissioners for the commission for the implementation of the new constitution. Congratulations Florence, and wishing you all the best Alice --

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IGF News
by waudo siganga 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

Dear Colleagues - some information for those following IGF matters: 1. The IGF multistakeholder advisory group (MAG) meeting took place on 23 November 2010 in Geneva and a summary meeting report prepared by the MAG and the IGF secretariat is available on the IGF website at: [1]http://intgovforum.org/cms/2010/MAG.Summary.23.11.2010.pdf Open consultations also took place on 22/11/2010 at the same place and the man item was review of the Vilnius meeting (Stocktaking), The transcripts are accessible from [2]www.intgovforum.org. 2. The UN General Assembly is expected to renew the IGF next month. 3. The next meeting in Kenya is tentatively planned for the last week of September 2011 at the UN facilities in Gigiri. Azerbaijan has offered to host the 2012 IGF. 4. Markus Kummer who has been in charge of the IGF Secretariat and a good friend of Kenya has announced his retirement, effective January 2011. Kind Regards, Waudo References 1. http://intgovforum.org/cms/2010/MAG.Summary.23.11.2010.pdf 2. http://www.intgovforum.org/

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Automated Milk Weighing System
by Muchiri Nyaggah 23 Nov '10

23 Nov '10

Hi. India has had an automated milk weighing system that not only weighs but checks the milk for fat content and processes payments (in some cases on the spot) so that farmers have no doubt what their milk is worth and when they'll get paid. I haven't heard of anything similar here and wondered if this would work here and probably also be adopted for other agricultural goods, especially maize. Is there anyone from USAID's Kenya Dairy Sector Competitiveness Project on the list to shed a little light? See this post on AMCUS here http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20020916/ebiz1.shtml <http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20020916/ebiz1.shtml> Kind regards, *Muchiri* Nyaggah Director @muchiri +254 722 506400 Semacraft.com

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Re: [kictanet] My testimony of Peirre Dandjinou - an "unusual" leader
by Nnenna Nwakanma 22 Nov '10

22 Nov '10

FYI. I suggest we take the issue to where voices count officially. ====snip==== Dear Nnenna Nwakanma, Firstly Thank you for your interest and contribution to the discussion within the community regarding candidate campaigns for selection by At-Large for seat #15 to the ICANN Board. There is however one place that such information should be accumulated in so that the community, candidates and the electorate (20 votes coming from the ALAC {n=15} and 5 Regional {one from each RALO} noting RALOs are interacting with their ALSes and members to ascertain preferences to direct these Regional votes). I encourage you and any one else motivated to do so to post (or repost) information material or opinion on matters regarding the selection by at-large of a person for seat #15 to the ICANN Board and all matters relating to candidate campaigns to this Wiki space https://community.icann.org/display/DirCan/At-Large+Director+Candidate-Comm… Note there is no need to log on to the space to read or place a comment on this page or any of the sub pages (including the candidate specific pages), if you are a confluence wiki user and have a log on then your posting will be linked to you Identity as opposed to being listed under anonymous as an ID, I also encourage non logged on posts to contain the identity of the person or organisation posting as part of the posted text. or in signature line. Also note also all Candidates have full edit rights to these pages, and are encouraged to interact directly with community and the electorate through this space. Please let Heidi and I know if you have any difficulty posting anything to this site as she may be able to assist by uploading material for you. Cheryl Langdon-Orr (CLO) ALAC Chair 2007-2010, Chair of the 2010 BCEC. >Nnenna Nwakanma | Founder and CEO, NNENNA.ORG | Consultants >Information | Communications | Technology and Events | for Development >Rue des Jardins, Près de Ste Cecile | Tel: 225 27144 | Fax 224 26471 >Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (+225) | http://www.nnenna.org| nnenna(a)nnenna.org > > >

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My testimony of Peirre Dandjinou - an "unusual" leader
by emko＠internetresearch.com.gh 22 Nov '10

22 Nov '10

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Dear Sir/Madam, In the wake of current developments and without prejudice, i present my testimony of Mr. Peirre Dandjinou - an "unusual" leader of our time. i first encountered Peirre Dandjinou at an AfNOG/AfriNIC meeting in the turn of the 21st century and he made time to engage on ideas to grow the Internet in Africa, we have since being engaged at the level of ideas and doing things for Africa. Mr. Dandjinou cuts across on language lines, very fluent in english and french, am sure in other languages that am not aware of. His disposition is soo African, it took me a while to realise he is of Beninou extraction. Worked in the UN System as a diplomat and at the same time engaged with the African private sector, he has a unique ability to balance the interest of governments, civil society, academia and private sector - an unusual leadership skill. Interestingly, he has such a quite and inclusive nature that he can do all the ground work for a meeting and during the event, he wont say a word and at the end, he would say, WE had a great meeting, now lets get to action. He is one of those leaders, who leader from behind by building community. Even when you disagree with him, he would find something that you both agree on and say, lets focus on that. He is the "unseen" leader in the building of the Af* institutions namely AfNOG, AfriNIC, AfrISPA, AfriCANN, AfTLD, AfRALO, AfFREN and now AfCERT. I must put on record that when we were establishing AfrISPA, he was one of the quiet advisors who would tell you what to do and when to say what and what not to do or say. When there is geat controversy and someone is discounted, Peirre would echo "atleast lets hear his or her side of the story" and conclude "whether we like it or not, he or she is part of the African story". Am sure if a court of competent jurisdiction sentenced someone to death without giving them a hearing, Peirre would still echo "lets hear his or her side of the story" - it takes great patience and an unusual substance for humanity to have that nature. The ICANN Community of which am a peripheral participant stands to benefit greatly from such an "unusual" leader and i submit that any institution that takes Peirre Dandjinou unto it's board would be greatly enhanced by an "unusual leader". To conclude, let me sound a caution; we as Africans "sacrificed" our leaders (Nkrumah, Nyerere, Uhuru etc) of the post colonial era and thats why we are where we are, please lets not make that mistake again in the 21st century when history beckons with new leaders in the likes of Peirre Dandjonou and co. On a lighter note, i like to call him PDD, if you know what i mean.....:-) Eric here Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.30.2258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.30.2258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: information - .africa string related claim - lies
by Brian Munyao Longwe 18 Nov '10

18 Nov '10

FYI - by the way Kictanet has been adversely mentioned by DCA's Ms. Bekele in this thread - seems not everyone likes the openness and transparency of this forum.... read on. Brian ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nii Narku Quaynor <quaynor(a)ghana.com> Date: Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 5:51 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: information - .africa string related claim - lies To: africann(a)afrinic.net Cc: Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org, bcec(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, langdonorr(a)gmail.com Hi All, I have come across this smear campaign against a nominee for an ICANN Director which I must share. I am speechless as never in the life of ICANN have we seen this kind of manipulation. This is unprecedented and I dissociate myself from this kind of practice at ICANN and I call on all who find this offensive to say so openly on this list and to ICANN. I like to apologize to Pierre Dandjinou as he does not deserve this. Pierre would be a very good ICANN director, a person who has been through all the phases of ICANN development from INETs, ANSs, DCNS, IAHC, DNSO ...., ICANN then AfNOG, AfriNIC, AfTLD, AfRALO,.., AfREN and current coordinator of AfCERT. He has shown commitment and continuing to take on newer responsibilities in the African technical community, well respected in diplomatic circles having worked with UN system and deserves better. Pierre may have skills that ICANN likely needs at this time This is very bad as it makes ICANN look manipulated, tolerating arm twisting and makes Africa look bad in doing so. Admittedly the same DCA prevented the Africa numbers registry from teaching Ethiopians because of one person's .africa interest in a string that is community owned. This also shows severe weakness in African governments whose officers got easily manipulated and thus denied themselves technical education which DCA cannot provide, deepening the divide on the continent. This may be a warning to the ICANN and AfrICANN community in that this was also the same person who mounted an earlier smear campaign against an ICANN officer on guess what, same .africa and to Ombudsman. This shows a pattern of setting up ICANN for disrepute. In this particular case it is also setting ICANN in a collision course with the 53 member Union AUC. Remember 3 strikes and you are out. It is two strikes now These things happening around current higthened global Internet governance discussions poisons the atmosphere for ICANN in some ways It is my hope that if any of the claims are found false remedy would be sought All this wahala is about a string .africa that some think can be their private property. I think its more responsible for the regional organization (AUC) to hold the string in public trust and have policy oversight, especially so with these likes of practices of DCA. This has been what the Africann community has helped to achieve. Here are my comments to the 8 point complain claim: There have been no proposals to ICANN on .africa since 2002 hence there are no official proposals on .africa. The domain dotafrica.org was registered in 2004 as a community response to the 2002 proposal for .africa and connectdotafrica.org was registered in 2007. Who is copying who? 2007 Lisbon - DCA first heard of .africa at this meeting and could not be making a presentation. DCA copied the material from www.dotafrica.org and received source material from one of the contributors. This is a lie. I was the scribe and know the documents were plagiarized by DCA which is an offense. Note point above same as above DCA does not participate in the community DCA is clueless as Africann list has not blocked any postings. This is another lie exposing her since she likes to block or manipulate. The truest example is mixing Afrinic training workshop with DCA as an Ethiopian business that is being prevented by AfriNIC from having .africa. Whew;-[ The concept paper is the one that DCA plagiarized; its a fact so it should be stated. This is dishonest DCA was rather rejected by the community which rejected her aggression at a respected local participant. That is her fault and it is a fact that she copied from dotafrica.org Yes, members of several African Internet related organizations did contribute to the document. I had input from folks who are from ccTLDs, AfTLD, AfNOG, AfriNIC, AfREN and others. Therefore this is a true statement The strings .africa, .afrique and .afrika are of interest to all Africans and therefore necessary to have a unified proposal to be legitimate. In any case the AUC says they are interested and every serious networker ought to respond to help the AUC if they are committed to Africa > > > > * * > > *This document in the below link references the summary page presented to > the **The At-Large Chair and the At Large Board Candidate Evaluation > Committee (BCEC)**, **on November 6, 2010. Link: * > http://www.scribd.com/doc/42535297/DCA-Letter-to-BCEC-Nov-13-2010 > > <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > * > -----------------------------------------------------------------** > > **Mr. Peirre Dandjinou is one of three candidate in the shortlist of > candidate for ICANN Board Membership representing the "Community At Large". > * > *Our organization DotConnectAfrica (DCA) (<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.dotconnectafrica.com/> > www.dotconnectafrica.com) intends to apply for the gTLD for Africa and in > the upcoming application round.* > * * > > *DCA is an organization known to ICANN and its constituencies and is > mandated by the **Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)** ,** > http://www.uneca.org/<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > **which coordinates **the affairs of 53 African Ministers and ** **African > Union Commission (AUC) **http://www.africa-union.org/<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > **which coordinates** the affairs of 53 African Heads of State** and > many **independent African countries** to be the sponsor & registry > operator for the **Dotafrica Top Level Domain**. **Stakeholder in African > and foreign private and nonprofit organizations** who are key players in > the African market have also supported us and provided the same. * > > *DCA have also sponsored ICANN, IGF and other platforms** for the > promotion of TLDs in the past towards our efforts and mandates. Available > at our **press room.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > * > > *DCA's Board of Directors and advisors** have served in the past either on > Board of Directors of ICANN, GNSO Council, ISOC Board and been very active > on issues and debates in ICANN, ISOC, ITU and other African & International > policy institutes. More background on DCA and its work is available at * > *<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.dotconnectafrica.org/> > http://www.dotconnectafrica.org or better **Google:** DotConnectAfrica.* > > *Based on the above mandate, DCA has **given birth to ** > "generation.africa"**, which our followers and dedicated volunteers, > commercial and non-commercial, government and other individuals are > assisting us meet our given mandates.* > > *Currently, we have launched our offical **"yes" to a dotafrica campaign <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > **starting in Nairobi and all over Africa. The campaign is part of DCA's > communication strategy for an open discussion with the public and promote > the benefits of the dotafrica TLD. The support we are getting is > overwhelming. **The most recent African and International media write > about or efforts as such :* > * * > > - *DotAfrica campaign to brand continent <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.bizcommunity.co.ke/Article/111/16/52038.html> > http://www.bizcommunity.co.ke/Article/111/16/52038.html* > - *Can "**Africa" get a make-over? <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.economist.com/blogs/baobab/2010/09/rebranding_afric> > http://www.economist.com/blogs/baobab/2010/09/rebranding_africa* > - * <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > *DotConnectAfrica Launched official Africa Campaign: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.fkanews.com/dotconnectafrica-lauched-official-africa-campaign/22…> > http://www.fkanews.com/dotconnectafrica-lauched-official-africa-campaign/22… > > > ______________________________________________________________________________________ > > *DotConnectArica (DCA)* > > *VOTES "NO" to the Candidate Pierre Dandjinou for ICANN Board based on 8 > counts:** > * > *At this moment, **DCA wishes to express its **strong objection** to > Dandjinou's nomination and appointment to I**CANN Board seat no. 15, on 8 > counts**.** > > Herewith below, we have submitted our report to your Esteemed group with > references: **These points are *backed up by material sourced from > websites, discussion groups and email exchanges*.** **DCA has chosen to > protect names of individuals used as sources. **Nevertheless, it can > disclose to the BCEC if required, with the permissions of the source.* > > ______________________________________________________________________________________ > > > > *2007- **Lisbon* > > *1. **Bias, Conflict of Interest:** The Candidate* in a meeting he > Chaired in Lisbon in 2007 for *AfriICANN meeting** (an ICANN hosted > African grouping)*, blocked DCA from presenting ihe dotAfrica initiative > after DCA was invited to speak. This appeared to be an attempt to promote > his own or favored parties dotafrica TLD application". *Email notice to > an ICANN Board member: *h > ttp://www.scribd.com/doc/41209177/Document-1-BCEC#fullscreen:on<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > > *Implication** -** This suggests that the Candidate's **judgment may > biased** and favored his own or others application despite being granted > Chairmanship*, with the impartiality that implied. > > ______________________________________________________________________________________ > *2. **Not Transparent, Conflict of Interest:** The following day, the > Candidate* sent out an email communique' of a dotafrica proposal to DCA > Principle via private email copied to others listed with names that > supports his version of dotafrica TLD application, *a**fter blocking us > from an audience above and using our governance model** He did not > acknowledge the source of his model.* > > - The Candidate's email proposal ink: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.scribd.com/doc/41210087/Document-2-BCEC#fullscreen:on> > http://www.scribd.com/doc/41210087/Document-2-BCEC#fullscreen:on > - Contributors to the Candidate's dotafrica proposal: <http://www.scribd.com/doc/41324811/Document-2A-BCEC#fullscreen:on><http://www.scribd.com/doc/41324811/Document-2A-BCEC#fullscreen:on> > http://www.scribd.com/doc/41324811/Document-2A-BCEC#fullscreen:on > - DCA Principle responding to Plagiarism: *Refer 2D in email:*<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.scribd.com/doc/42544357/Document-2b-BCIC#fullscreen:on> > http://www.scribd.com/doc/42544357/Document-2b-BCIC#fullscreen:on > > *Implication** - This shows that the **Candidate has a potential to > misuse his supposedly impartial position and promote his own agenda. It > also suggests that he could use others people's idea and call it his own.* > > ___________________ > ___________________________________________________________________ > *2007/8- **AfriICANN Email Threads* > > *3. **Conflict of Interest**. Subsequent* group emails on AfriICANN (which > is in public domain) demonstrates the Candidate, AfriNic and his "*special > interest groups"* have expressed interest in applying for the dotafrica > TLD: > > - Evidences how The Candidate and his groups are blocking and damaging > DCA to introduce its efforts to ICANN and its audience. Forensic evidence > proves that he and his group are applying for dotafrica TLD. Email > link to evidence: > http://www.scribd.com/doc/36332279/Document-3-BCEC#fullscreen:on<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > > *Implication **- It would be difficult to establish himself as an > impartial Board Member when he has such close ties with groups that wish to > apply for the .africa TLD.* > > ______________________________________________________________________________________ > > > *2009* > > 4. *Obstruction to other voices - * The Candidate and his moderator > colleagues at ICANN *has since February 2010 blocked all and any > participation of DCA and it's members to the AfriICANN email list*, which > is being hosted under the legitimacy of "ICANN African Grouping" hosted > forum. DCA has thus not been part of the discussion of AfriICANN mailing > list since. AfriICANN reportedly has approximately, 280 members. > > - Recent complaint filed with I*CANN CEO August 2009,* reporting the > matter Email link: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.scribd.com/doc/41206510/Document-4-BCEC#fullscreen:on> > http://www.scribd.com/doc/41206510/Document-4-BCEC#fullscreen:on > > *Implication** -** The Candidate is capable of blocking people's > legitimate right to participate in a forum to discuss related issues. He > has blocked the voices of fellow Africans. This is not consistent with the > open dialogue expected of an ICANN board member.* > > > _______________________________________________________________________________________ > > *2010* -* Kenya* > > *5- **Prejudice, Conflict of Interest**: ** The Candidad *on March 12, > 2010 March 12, 2010 in a Kenyan newspaper (The Standard), claimed that his > version of dotafrica bid has already been distributed to the benefit of > Africa. In response to DCA's early endorsement by the African Union he > stated: > > - "Technology experts in Africa have already done a concept paper on > how the domain name should be managed for the benefit of the whole > continent,*" said Pierre Dandjinou, a board member, African Network > Information Centre." *<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://standardmedia.co.ke/archives/business/InsidePage.php?id=2000005431&c…> > http://standardmedia.co.ke/archives/business/InsidePage.php?id=2000005431&c… > > However, a few months after in April 2010,* an email communication > surfaced where the Candidate' has requested assistance to drive a dotafrica > bid as the African Union has lost support for Sophia's bid,* says "because > she blocked AfriNic/Afnog training from taking place in Addis Ababa," the > email continues, "they are planning to have a non-profit for the > delegation and a for profit (assisted by Affillas) for the operation" Email > link: http://www.scribd.com/doc/41045398/Document-5-BCEC#fullscreen:on<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > > *Implication** - The Candidate has a biased idea of what the gTLD for > Africa should be and has been promoting it. Its not consistent for a board > member to have such strong preconception that he would state them to the > press and in writing. How is it possible for an equitable bid process to > take place if a powerful board member is promoting a personal agenda.** > * > > _____________________________________________________________________________________ > *6.**Conflict of Interest, Attacking Competitors through email lists, > misleading**:** *During August 2010 *there was a concerted effort on a > Kenya-based email group re: KICTANET to destroy the credibility of the > Executive Director of DCA*. He participated in the email thread in which > he promoted his own version of events - *stating that the original concept > was developed in 2006* but failing to mention the contribution of DCA > stakeholders. He stated: > > "*...whatever 'personal initiative' is being pushed now is a 'pure and > pale copy' of the original* > > *one"* Email Link: > > http://www.scribd.com/doc/41349724/Document-6A-BCEC#fullscreen:on<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > Implying that the *DCA initiative was "individual" and "a copy of his"* both > of which are incorrect. *Points # 2 & 5 above proves* the Candidate is > following DCA's lead. > > > - Apparently, these same interested parties - lobbied against DCA's > endorsement by African Union based on Afrinic/Afnog training issue in Addis > Ababa* (evidenced by point # 5 email link above). Then the second > letter referenced in the link *here was circulated, including > discussion groups in an attempt to block further endorsements to DCA. > *Second lette**r **Email link: *<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.scribd.com/doc/41347308/Document-6B-BCEC#fullscreen:on> > http://www.scribd.com/doc/41347308/Document-6B-BCEC#fullscreen:on > > > - Amongst the parties quoted on the referenced KICTANET email thread > were saying " *Yes, it seem that the AU likes the community approach we > proposed"*. implicating further that the AU has chosen their proposals > over DCA's weighing in to legitimize the intent of the second letter and > disapprove of the letter by the AU Chairman. > > > - In order to establish the second letter as "legitimate" <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> the > same parties claimed DCA's original endorsement from the *AU Chairman's > office was **"fictitious"**,<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > * * **Email Link*: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.scribd.com/doc/42522382?secret_password=22nf0u5yxf9sgu2bxdm9#ful…> > http://www.scribd.com/doc/42522382?secret_password=22nf0u5yxf9sgu2bxdm9#ful… > > > > - Their claims to be absolute false as the two letters written by AU > reference each other. *First Letter**, **Email Link: *<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.scribd.com/doc/31565131/African-Union-AU-Endorsement-of-DotConne…> > http://www.scribd.com/doc/31565131/African-Union-AU-Endorsement-of-DotConne… > * DCA's lawyers wrote a clarification letter and demand letter** addressing > this malicious defamation and false allegation, *requesting for apology > & posting back to the Kctnet mailing list. Surprisingly to date, this has > not been done by the moderator, *in an obvious move to shade the public > from knowing the truth.* We have posted the lawyer's clarification > letter under this link > http://www.scribd.com/doc/40764489/Document-6A-BCEC#fullscreen:on<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > > *Implication** - Repeatedly, this evidences that The Candidate ontinues > to promote his own version of gTLD for Africa. He is free to do this as an > individual but not as an ICANN Board Member**. His series of exchanges > was abusive & an irresponsible use of an internet forum and set a bad > example for the less experienced and younger members.* > > > _____________________________________________________________________________________ > *7**- **Inconsistencies, Inaction, misleading, Conflict of interest**: **The > Candidate* in the above Kicktnet email* also stated the following::* > > > "*The Candidate and his groups have been working on the dotafrica project > since 2006* that which DCA has now talked about: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.scribd.com/doc/41349724/Document-6A-BCEC#fullscreen:on> > http://www.scribd.com/doc/41349724/Document-6A-BCEC#fullscreen:on > > - Additionally, The Candidat's statement was countered however with a > former Board member of ICANN *during the AITEC Summit dotafrica panel > discussions in Nairobi a week after*, during a *public statement* that > DCA brought the dotafrica project to ICANN Board in 2006 and pushed it > through where it s now. *This to add credence to # 1 & 2 above.* Link > to statement *Press Release link:* <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://prlog.org/10916169> > http://prlog.org/10916169 > > Additionally, the Candidate's statement of Interest (SOI) for the current > ICANN Board seat states *he has been involved in ICANN since 1998**. * If > he has such a foresighted vision, why did he not get it done since 1998 > where as ."asia" and ."eu " have already launched, theirs? * > > **Implication:** The Candidate's involvement in ICANN doesn't seem to > have yielded results toward the dotafrica initiative, and he presents his > own interpretation of events as fact.* > > ______________________________________________________________________________________ > *8**.** **Oversigting Governance issues, misrepresentation, conflict of > interest:** ** > > The Candidate* continued to *promote a gTLD under the so called Afr* & > AfriNic and few days ago under " <http://augooglegoups.com/><http://augooglegoups.com/> > augooglegoups.com";* As a former chairman of Afrinic he would realize > the "Chinese walls" and boundaries under which AfriNIC, all these > organizations and his conducts of behavior must operate. Yet under his > leadership at AfriNIC, he continued to blur these lines to the extent that > at one point the AU thought that AfriNIC would be *responsible for the > dotAfrica TLD* - something which is contrary to ICANN process. > > > * > *Ironically, the Candidate continues to *misrepresent to the African > leadership and African community and now ICANN * saying neither AfriNic is > involved in the dotafrica project. Hence himself as a former Director of > Afrinic and *the Candidate*'s *continuous email communications under his > own name, locking and lobbying against DCA's efforts in the above scenarios > prove that he intends to apply for the dotafrica TLD one way or another.* > The following demonstarts AfriNic's involvement in the dotafrica project: > > - *Addis Ababa Traning*: Media reporting eviden*ce* that Afrinic has > been caught in a conflict of interest scenario in 2008 re: Link: > http://www.h-online.com/newsticker/news/item/Dispute-over-africa-domain-737…<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > > > - *African Union issue:* DCA's letter of complaint to AU Chairman upon > discovering African Union assigning AfriNic to be responsible for dotAfrica > TLD in *November 2009,* after *AU had already given endorsement to DCA > in **August 2009.* This document which was later amended by the > African Union because of a *"consultant error*" to be restated as *"advise > by African Internet agencies*" which DCA then used on its press > release. Communications evidence below: > > > 1. > <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://www.scribd.com/doc/40764970/Document-8-BCEC#fullscreen:on> > http://www.scribd.com/doc/40764970/Document-8-BCEC#fullscreen:on > 2. > <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…><http://prlog.org/10497979> > http://prlog.org/10497979 (Press Release) > 3. One should *take heed as to why the Candidate after rejecting the > roles of AU and ECA* (*as noted in point #1 email link above), > decided* at a later date to get involved; apparently > upon learning that *DCA brought both institutions to the table.* > > > - *ICANN's Statement Of Interest (SOI)**:* It is noted that the > candidate downplayed his role at AfriNic or dotafrica bid in his SOI. He > should have disclosed his conflict of interest transparently in his SOI > Link: > https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/2265195/At-Large+Director+…<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=1092&e=001b4YFQ_…> > > > > *Implication: ** The Candidate continues to misrepresent AfriNic's and his > personal position to enable him to pusue the dotafrica TLD. Currently, his > non-disclosure may have an objective of getting onto the ICANN board that > is inconsistent with the impartial requirements of the position.* > > _____________________________________________________________________________________ > > * > ____________________________________________________________________________ > * > > > *Concluding Remarks*** > > > > *Without casting aspersions against the Candidate's personal character, ** > based on the above facts and findings t**he Candidate interest in Africa > and the Pan African community is to only serve s few African communities > with "organized interest" and not the "At Large African community" that > should be .**The Candidate **groupings suggest that they are reluctant to > accept new comers that they feel threaten their territory.* > *Under the Candidate's leadership, AfriNic (which was suppose to be IP > addressing organization only) in the past year has been **cross > pollinating** in areas that is **NOT part of their mandate** including **"going > after the bid for dotafrica**", presenting "**public policy"** platforms. > These are not **their core competency or mandate**, When asked by Kenya > Computer world, 2010, , why Afrinic for the past five years, resisted taking > on assignments outside its scope - (in other words has now started to do so) > AfriNic responded "**not much is getting done"**, > http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=9F731CE0-1A64-67EA-E4917BC660028BD2<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wkvqrzcab&et=1103850408685&s=0&e=001b4YFQ_edz…>This > was severely embarrassing to the African Internet and technical community > that are accomplishing a lot. **It's clear that AfriNic was trying to > justify their monopolistic stand in attempting to control the African > critical internet infrastructure.** * > > > *Additionally, as per the above interview with Computerworld, AfiNic > "currently hosts the** AfTLD secretariat,** manages their accounts and > sponsors their events:" They reportedly do the same for** AFnog,** > which is a membership of network operator workgroup. Now, the Candidate is > proposing to **create another organization** for his dotAfrica venture (as > in point#3.above) in a** musical chair of **Board of Directors**.* *This > is clearly all too close for comfort**.* The whole idea of ICANN is to > separate Domains and Numbers but under the leadership of Dandjinou, its > become all under one roof - is this the approach a prospective board member > should take? > > * * > > *Its seems that there is a move promoted bythe Candidate's leadership to * > *exclude newcomers like DCA** **with** intense aggression** when new > initiatives are simply trying to contribute their part.** ** **DCA has > been a victim of misrepresentation of our our initiatives and efforts**.** It > must not happen.* > > > > * Generation.africa,** the following DCA has created needs to be part of > ICANN, howeveit also needs to see a leadership that is **inclusive,** **crosses > th**e aisle and resolves conflic**t, **encourages performance based > competition, education & mentoring**, **not** "special interest groups" > and a captured audience.* > > *Therefore, we Africans should **NOT** **vote for our candidates just > because they are** "**from Africa"**; **we African should learn to vote > because our candidates **"represent Africa"** and its wider community. > Africans need leadership based on **good governance**, which carry the > ideals of transparency, equity and accountability.* > > *ICANN should take heed of developing economies** governance structure** > . **Africa is a young economy and its political structure is reforming. * > * Conflict of interest issues are not always understood even by those > engaging in them and more so by the technical communities. * > > > *Instead **Africa needs assistance and advice on oversight** of an > appropriate** internet and organizational policy framework** that is to be > adapted by the very African internet community it nurtures. ICANN should > monitor and **ensure these** **checks and balances exist** and continue > to function relative to **policy and institutional governance** and listen > to** ALL** the African community, not only the established AfriICANN > groupings.* > > > Therefore, his appointment *should not be supported* by ICANN and the > larger Pan-African community!. > > * > *DCA thanks The At-Large Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (*BCEC*) for > listening to our voices > > > ________________________________________________________________________________________ > > * * > > *"You should stop the lies about me, so I can stop telling the truth about > you" * > * > Michael Douglas,** Wall Street (**2010)* > > ______________________________________________________________________________________ > > > > _____________________________________________________________________________________ > *On behalf of DotConnectAfrica*, "yes2dorafrica campaign" > email: <yes2dotafrica(a)dotconnectafrica.og><yes2dotafrica(a)dotconnectafrica.og> > yes2dotafrica(a)dotconnectafrica.og > > > Heidi Ullrich > > Director for At-Large > > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) > > Telephone: + 1 (310) 578 - 8647 > > Fax: +1 (310) 823 - 8649 > > Cell/Mobile: +1 (310) 437 - 3956 > > > *From:* Annalisa Roger [mailto:[email protected]]<%5Bmailto:[email protected]%5D> > > *Sent:* Monday, November 15, 2010 11:55 AM > *To:* <bcec(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> <bcec(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> > bcec(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; Cheryl Langdon-Orr; Heidi Ullrich > *Subject:* Conflict of Interest Fwd: ICANN BOARD SEAT 15 > > > Hi Cheryl and BCEC Members, > > Is this the appropriate list for an alleged "Candidate Conflict of > Interest" Letter ? Is the BCEC supposed to reply to this? > > It seems like this should go to the Abst List or At-Large Advisory > Committee for consideration ? > > Wondering how this may affect the Board Candidate Selection process and the > slate now? > > Best to all, > Annalisa > > > > > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: ICANN BOARD SEAT 15 > From: < <support(a)dotconnectafrica.org> <support(a)dotconnectafrica.org> > support(a)dotconnectafrica.org> > Date: Sun, November 14, 2010 4:02 pm > To: "Cheryl Langdon-Orr" < <langdonorr(a)gmail.com> <langdonorr(a)gmail.com> > langdonorr(a)gmail.com> > Cc: <bcec(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> <bcec(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> > bcec(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, "Heidi Ullrich" > < <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> > Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> > > Dear Esteemed Members of BCEC, > > > DCA is forwarding the attached document, a comment from DotConnectAfrica > for the current ICANN Board Seat 15. > > It is to be noted that the additional reference and corresponding material, > is posted on our website at <http://www.dotconnectafrica.org/><http://www.dotconnectafrica.org/> > www.dotconnectafrica.org, under *re: ICANN BOARD Seat 15*. > > > Thank you for your consideration. > > > DotConnectAfrica > > > _________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > DotConnectAfrica is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization > incorporated in Mauritius Africa, and will sponsor, establish and operate a > TLD registry with global recognition and regional significance dedicated to > the needs of the Pan-African and African community.* DCA Reg. 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Re: [kictanet] PRINCE PROPOSED TO KATE IN KENYA
by andrea.bohnstedt＠ratio-magazine.com 17 Nov '10

17 Nov '10

A 'booth at the fairy tale wedding'? Somehow I doubt it's going to be that kind of village fair event where you can rent a booth. But how about 'For weddings and a funeral - royals heard it first in Kenya'? -----Original Message----- From: waudo siganga Sent: 17/11/2010, 09:58 To: andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] PRINCE PROPOSED TO KATE IN KENYA I fully agree with you Charles. In the Western world (on which we depend heavily for things like BPO, tourism, investment, etc) people live off perceptions. The perceptions are on their part created by media stories. In Vilnius, someone from a Western country told me they will not come for the Kenya IGF because of worries over al Shabab. Others use excuses like tribal clashes, cholera, street crime, etc. The media story of the Prince proposing in Kenya is a positive message sent all over the world that Kenya is more than safe. Waudo On Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:44 +0000, "charles nduati" <charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > Hi listers, > > I believe this is the biggest publicity coup kenya can run to market > itself. > > so paul and your counterparts in kenya tourism board, brand kenya, vision > 2030 etc.. please strategise and even have a booth during their next > years fairly tale wedding > > charles nduati > > On Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:46 EET Wainaina Mungai wrote: > > >I second Edith, let us have the consultations at Bomas or other hall(s) in > >the suburbs of Nairobi. We need to move away from the expensive 'default > >setting' of having all policy discussions at the Sun-and-Sand Beach Resort. > > > >*Participation via SMS, web and other modes should be admissible this time > >round.* > > > >Wainaina > > > > > >On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 9:51 PM, Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> Bwana Ndemo, > >> > >> This is "music to my ears". It's gratifying to see that citizens are now > >> placed at the heart of policy-making in Kenya! > >> > >> Incidentally, we have just approved funding for a comprehensive study to > >> review "the right to information and citizen participation in parliamentary > >> affairs in Kenya" - we hope that the findings will inform the review of > >> policies and standing orders to entrench citizen participation in > >> parliament. > >> > >> Can we find more effective and less expensive ways of engaging citizens in > >> policymaking processes, must it be Mombasa? why not a decent hall in the > >> suburbs where ordinary Kenyans can also give their views? > >> > >> Edith > >> > >> ________________ > >> Edith Ofwona Adera > >> Senior Program Specialist > >> ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program > >> International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le > >> développement international > >> Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa > >> Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera > >> eadera(a)idrc.or.ke | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca > >> ________________________________________ > >> From: kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke[kictanet-bounces+eadera= > >> idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of bitange(a)jambo.co.ke [ > >> bitange(a)jambo.co.ke] > >> Sent: 16 November 2010 16:54 > >> To: Edith Adera > >> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Independent Communications Commission of Kenya > >> > >> Listers > >> Talking of reforms. We have posted two Bills, that is the Independent > >> Communications Commission of Kenya and the Independent Media Council, on > >> www.information.go.ke. The two far reaching pieces of legislation were > >> necessitated by the new Constitution. I need your input by mid January > >> before we plan a major conference (the constitution requires comprehensive > >> stakeholder participation before any policy proposal becomes law) in > >> Mombasa. After we establish concesus the Bills will be sent to the Kenya > >> Law Reform then Constitutional Implementation Committee then the AG's > >> office and finally to Parliament. We will get another chance to view the > >> Bills after the first reading in Parliament. The whole process is to take > >> less than six months. > >> > >> The Freedom of Information and Data Protection Bills are making progress > >> too and we shall keep you updated. > >> > >> Regards > >> > >> > >> Ndemo. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Dr. Ndemo, you are right that we are overdue for comprehensive reforms > >> > when it comes to how we run and manage our parastatals. > >> > > >> > However, I think that is exactly the kind of change that Yawe is > >> proposing > >> > to bring about. I'm delighted that someone like Yawe who obviously has > >> > extensive experience in converging ICT with business, can be bold enough > >> > to stand up and say I can do it. Barack Obama in his book Dreams of My > >> > Father spoke about how leaders seeking the highest elective office must > >> > have an outsized ego. They must believe that they can do something better > >> > than everyone else, even if that something seems impossible. With Yawe, I > >> > can personally say that he has the brains, skills, motivation and ego to > >> > meet the challenges of being the post-master general. > >> > > >> > Look forward to your appointment Yawe. > >> > > >> > With Kind Regards, > >> > Harry Karanja > >> > Senior Consultant, EVA > >> > > >> > > >> > Eva - The Executive Virtual Assistant who saves you time and money, and > >> > increases your revenue by handling customer care, sales & marketing, > >> > website marketing, and appointments at an affordable monthly price. > >> > A service by Business Made Simple > >> > Genius Executive Centre. 15th Floor View Park Towers, Nairobi Kenya > >> > PO Box 40665 Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254-20-2321294 Mobile: +254-751-773-087 > >> > Email: sales(a)eva.co.ke | www.eva.co.ke > >> > ï Thank you for considering the environmental impact of printing > >> emails. > >> > > >> > -----Original Message----- > >> > From: kictanet-bounces+kairo=softlaw.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kairo <kictanet-bounces%2Bkairo>=softlaw.co.ke@ > >> lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > >> > Behalf Of bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > >> > Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 10:03 PM > >> > To: kairo(a)softlaw.co.ke > >> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > >> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Yawe for Post Master General > >> > > >> > Jane, > >> > You are right to some extent. Ministries do not have unlimited power > >> over > >> > their parastatals. You recall as Hon. Michuki cleaned the Transport > >> > ministry, the Ports Authority was at the verge of collapse. There are > >> > intricacies in the running of state corporations that you are not aware > >> > of. They are managed by many agencies such as the State Corporations > >> > Advisory Council, Inspector General of State Corporations and not > >> > forgetting the unions. It is not as simple as you think. Several > >> > variables affect the way they operate. Comprehensive reforms may be > >> > necessary. > >> > > >> > Ndemo. > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> >> Hi Robert, > >> >> > >> >> Thank you for a very well outlined vision. > >> >> How I wish the appointing authority would give you an opportunity. > >> >> > >> >> Meanwhile,I choose to strongly disagree with Bwana PS in regard to the > >> >> legacy > >> >> issues he raised. > >> >> > >> >> Yawe's vision is comprised of income generating ideas e.g.Renting out > >> >> banking > >> >> hall space, Advertising, Selling airtime etc,very minimal resources are > >> >> required > >> >> and if anything the organisation would be assured of immediate > >> >> returns.From the > >> >> vision I also see numerous job opportunities being created through > >> >> Ecomerce and > >> >> the eventual door delivery of mail. > >> >> > >> >> Listers, I draw inspiration from how Hon Michuki transformed the public > >> >> transport sector. > >> >> He used the same staff his predecessors had used,no retraining,no > >> >> retrenchment > >> >> or work force overhaul;just a man who decided to bring sanity on the > >> >> roads > >> >> and > >> >> sanity he brought. > >> >> Similarly,it also took one man,same task force,same conditions,to undo > >> >> all > >> >> what > >> >> had been done by Hon Michuki at Ministry of Transport. > >> >> Again Hon Michuki moved to Min of Enviroment,we could have heard excuses > >> >> of how > >> >> much resources were needed to clean Nairobi > >> >> river........................again > >> >> the river got cleaned. > >> >> > >> >> Personally I believe its all dependent on the person at the top. > >> >> Under our current situation I dont expect Yawe to immediately replace > >> >> Maj > >> >> Gen > >> >> Hussein Ali but the least I would have expected is in the meantime Yawe > >> >> be > >> >> introduced to the Post Master General to share on how some of his ideas > >> >> can be > >> >> implemented as we wait for the resource and legacy issues to get > >> >> resolved. > >> >> > >> >> Jane Kagiri > >> >> kagirijane(a)yahoo.com > >> >> > >> >> Its impossible to build a tribute of success on a foundation of excuses. > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> _______________________________________________ > >> >> kictanet mailing list > >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >> >> > >> >> This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >> >> > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke > >> >> > >> >> ---------------------------------------------- > >> >> This message has been scanned for viruses and > >> >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > >> >> believed to be clean. > >> >> --------------------------------------------- > >> >> "easy access to the world" > >> >> > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > ---------------------------------------------- > >> > This message has been scanned for viruses and > >> > 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Re: [kictanet] PRINCE PROPOSED TO KATE IN KENYA
by charles nduati 17 Nov '10

17 Nov '10

Hi listers, I believe this is the biggest publicity coup kenya can run to market itself. so paul and your counterparts in kenya tourism board, brand kenya, vision 2030 etc.. please strategise and even have a booth during their next years fairly tale wedding charles nduati On Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:46 EET Wainaina Mungai wrote: >I second Edith, let us have the consultations at Bomas or other hall(s) in >the suburbs of Nairobi. We need to move away from the expensive 'default >setting' of having all policy discussions at the Sun-and-Sand Beach Resort. > >*Participation via SMS, web and other modes should be admissible this time >round.* > >Wainaina > > >On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 9:51 PM, Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.or.ke> wrote: > >> Bwana Ndemo, >> >> This is "music to my ears". It's gratifying to see that citizens are now >> placed at the heart of policy-making in Kenya! >> >> Incidentally, we have just approved funding for a comprehensive study to >> review "the right to information and citizen participation in parliamentary >> affairs in Kenya" - we hope that the findings will inform the review of >> policies and standing orders to entrench citizen participation in >> parliament. >> >> Can we find more effective and less expensive ways of engaging citizens in >> policymaking processes, must it be Mombasa? why not a decent hall in the >> suburbs where ordinary Kenyans can also give their views? >> >> Edith >> >> ________________ >> Edith Ofwona Adera >> Senior Program Specialist >> ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program >> International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le >> développement international >> Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa >> Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera >> eadera(a)idrc.or.ke | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca >> ________________________________________ >> From: kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke[kictanet-bounces+eadera= >> idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of bitange(a)jambo.co.ke [ >> bitange(a)jambo.co.ke] >> Sent: 16 November 2010 16:54 >> To: Edith Adera >> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Independent Communications Commission of Kenya >> >> Listers >> Talking of reforms. We have posted two Bills, that is the Independent >> Communications Commission of Kenya and the Independent Media Council, on >> www.information.go.ke. The two far reaching pieces of legislation were >> necessitated by the new Constitution. I need your input by mid January >> before we plan a major conference (the constitution requires comprehensive >> stakeholder participation before any policy proposal becomes law) in >> Mombasa. After we establish concesus the Bills will be sent to the Kenya >> Law Reform then Constitutional Implementation Committee then the AG's >> office and finally to Parliament. We will get another chance to view the >> Bills after the first reading in Parliament. The whole process is to take >> less than six months. >> >> The Freedom of Information and Data Protection Bills are making progress >> too and we shall keep you updated. >> >> Regards >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> >> >> >> > Dr. Ndemo, you are right that we are overdue for comprehensive reforms >> > when it comes to how we run and manage our parastatals. >> > >> > However, I think that is exactly the kind of change that Yawe is >> proposing >> > to bring about. I'm delighted that someone like Yawe who obviously has >> > extensive experience in converging ICT with business, can be bold enough >> > to stand up and say I can do it. Barack Obama in his book Dreams of My >> > Father spoke about how leaders seeking the highest elective office must >> > have an outsized ego. They must believe that they can do something better >> > than everyone else, even if that something seems impossible. With Yawe, I >> > can personally say that he has the brains, skills, motivation and ego to >> > meet the challenges of being the post-master general. >> > >> > Look forward to your appointment Yawe. >> > >> > With Kind Regards, >> > Harry Karanja >> > Senior Consultant, EVA >> > >> > >> > Eva - The Executive Virtual Assistant who saves you time and money, and >> > increases your revenue by handling customer care, sales & marketing, >> > website marketing, and appointments at an affordable monthly price. >> > A service by Business Made Simple >> > Genius Executive Centre. 15th Floor View Park Towers, Nairobi Kenya >> > PO Box 40665 Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254-20-2321294 Mobile: +254-751-773-087 >> > Email: sales(a)eva.co.ke | www.eva.co.ke >> > ï Thank you for considering the environmental impact of printing >> emails. >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: kictanet-bounces+kairo=softlaw.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kairo <kictanet-bounces%2Bkairo>=softlaw.co.ke@ >> lists.kictanet.or.ke] On >> > Behalf Of bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >> > Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 10:03 PM >> > To: kairo(a)softlaw.co.ke >> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Yawe for Post Master General >> > >> > Jane, >> > You are right to some extent. Ministries do not have unlimited power >> over >> > their parastatals. You recall as Hon. Michuki cleaned the Transport >> > ministry, the Ports Authority was at the verge of collapse. There are >> > intricacies in the running of state corporations that you are not aware >> > of. They are managed by many agencies such as the State Corporations >> > Advisory Council, Inspector General of State Corporations and not >> > forgetting the unions. It is not as simple as you think. Several >> > variables affect the way they operate. Comprehensive reforms may be >> > necessary. >> > >> > Ndemo. >> > >> > >> > >> >> Hi Robert, >> >> >> >> Thank you for a very well outlined vision. >> >> How I wish the appointing authority would give you an opportunity. >> >> >> >> Meanwhile,I choose to strongly disagree with Bwana PS in regard to the >> >> legacy >> >> issues he raised. >> >> >> >> Yawe's vision is comprised of income generating ideas e.g.Renting out >> >> banking >> >> hall space, Advertising, Selling airtime etc,very minimal resources are >> >> required >> >> and if anything the organisation would be assured of immediate >> >> returns.From the >> >> vision I also see numerous job opportunities being created through >> >> Ecomerce and >> >> the eventual door delivery of mail. >> >> >> >> Listers, I draw inspiration from how Hon Michuki transformed the public >> >> transport sector. >> >> He used the same staff his predecessors had used,no retraining,no >> >> retrenchment >> >> or work force overhaul;just a man who decided to bring sanity on the >> >> roads >> >> and >> >> sanity he brought. >> >> Similarly,it also took one man,same task force,same conditions,to undo >> >> all >> >> what >> >> had been done by Hon Michuki at Ministry of Transport. >> >> Again Hon Michuki moved to Min of Enviroment,we could have heard excuses >> >> of how >> >> much resources were needed to clean Nairobi >> >> river........................again >> >> the river got cleaned. >> >> >> >> Personally I believe its all dependent on the person at the top. >> >> Under our current situation I dont expect Yawe to immediately replace >> >> Maj >> >> Gen >> >> Hussein Ali but the least I would have expected is in the meantime Yawe >> >> be >> >> introduced to the Post Master General to share on how some of his ideas >> >> can be >> >> implemented as we wait for the resource and legacy issues to get >> >> resolved. >> >> >> >> Jane Kagiri >> >> kagirijane(a)yahoo.com >> >> >> >> Its impossible to build a tribute of success on a foundation of excuses. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> kictanet mailing list >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> >> >> This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> >> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> >> believed to be clean. >> >> --------------------------------------------- >> >> "easy access to the world" >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------- >> > This message has been scanned for viruses and >> > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> > believed to be clean. >> > --------------------------------------------- >> > "easy access to the world" >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > >> > This message was sent to: kairo(a)softlaw.co.ke >> > Unsubscribe or change your options at >> > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kairo%40softlaw.co.ke >> > >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------- >> > This message has been scanned for viruses and >> > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> > believed to be clean. >> > --------------------------------------------- >> > "easy access to the world" >> > >> > >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: eadera(a)idrc.or.ke >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: wainaina.mungai(a)gmail.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/wainaina.mungai%40gmai… >>

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Have we seen democratization of opportunities?
by Muchiri Nyaggah 17 Nov '10

17 Nov '10

http://wn.com/CK_Prahalad_Doing_Well_by_Doing_Good <http://wn.com/CK_Prahalad_Doing_Well_by_Doing_Good>CK Prahalad speaking on how corporations can do well by doing good. He talked about the role of ICT in democratizing opportunities for all. Are we seeing that here in Kenya today with the explosion in ICT that has happened over the last four years? Are the current digital divide bridges (ICT Villages etc) contextually relevant enough where they are implemented to be sustainable in the long term? Just wondering. Kind regards, *Muchiri* Nyaggah Director @muchiri +254 722 506400 Semacraft.com

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Google's new phone software supports mobile payment
by Dorcas Muthoni 16 Nov '10

16 Nov '10

Absolutely great stuff from Google... SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Google Inc's next version of its Android smartphone software will support a technology that lets people use their handsets, instead of credit cards, to pay for goods at restaurants and stores. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101116/tc_nm/us_google_1 -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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Mobile Campaign to Vote for Kenyan Innovator
by Edith Adera 16 Nov '10

16 Nov '10

Listers and CEOs of all Mobile Companies in Kenya, We need to take pride in our "own" and promote INNOVATION by young Kenyans. I would like to appeal to ALL mobile operators in Kenya to launch a campaign via mobile to get millions of Kenyans to vote for Evans. If we can have a mobile to web-link (i.e. get people to vote via sms..which is then automatically channelled to the voting site heroes.cnn.com/vote.aspx<http://heroes.cnn.com/vote.aspx> that will be great). I think we have enought techy innovators within the mobile companies to make this happen! Lets see which moble operator will take up the challenge and lead from the front! How is this related to ICTs? He intends to use the money he wins to put up "an ICT centre, a solar-powered fish processing plant and build more lanterns for distribution to needy homesteads in the country". In the near future..you never know, this ICT centre could be turned into an "innovation hub" for ICT solutions! We need to inspire our youth to innovate! Over to you to make this happen! Edith ===================================================================== Kenyan shines his way to CNN awards with solar lantern [http://www.nation.co.ke/image/view/-/1051860/medRes/212774/-/maxw/600/-/fel…] Evans Wadongo, Kenya’s finalist in the 2010 CNN Heroes Award. You vote for him at heroes.cnn.com/vote.aspx. Photo/SULEIMAN MBATIAH By ABY AGINA aagina(a)ke.nationmedia.com Posted Thursday, November 11 2010 at 20:34 It all started in a room at his hostel when he invented the first ever solar-powered lantern back in 2004. His desire to provide sustainable energy to communities was hatched while studying Electrical Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. As he fiddled with an experiment involving the timing of Christmas lights the idea to provide an environmentally friendly light source for rural homes struck him. Today, Evans Wadongo’s initiative, which involves supplying solar-powered lanterns at no cost, has transformed the lives of thousands of rural families who have no access to electricity and live below the poverty line. He has received 200 supply requests from countries interested in his lanterns. “We plan on opening an office in Lagos Nigeria, Sudan, Uganda and the US to meet the growing demands.” Coming from a poor family of four children, he relied on a kerosene lamp to study at night. At some point he develop poor eyesight because of smoke from the kerosene lamp. Wadongo, the only African in the finals for the 2010 Cable News Network (CNN) Hero Awards, will be travelling to the United States on November 15 to represent Kenya at the awards ceremony in Hollywood. The award, which attracted over 10,000 contestants form all over the world, is given to young persons with innovative projects geared towards eliminating poverty and creating sustained social development in local communities. The 24-year-old will be relying on votes from Kenyans to clinch the coveted award come the finals to be aired on CNN live on November 25. Voting is still under way on heroes.cnn.com/vote.aspx<http://heroes.cnn.com/vote.aspx> and is expected to close on November 18. If he gets voted as the finalist he stands to bring home $100,000 (about Sh8 million) which he says would be channelled towards financing production of more lanterns and other economic ventures his organisation supports. He says part of the cash will finance a project in Migori, Nyanza, that targets to transform the area into a virtual tower. “I plan to invest the money in setting up an ICT centre, a solar-powered fish processing plant and build more lanterns for distribution to needy homesteads in the country,” he said. In a media briefing held on Thursday organised by Brand Kenya Limited at NHIF building an upbeat Mr Wadongo urged Kenyans to vote for him at the same time exuded confidence of victory in the competition. During his visit, Wadongo is expected to hold meetings with top business leaders and tour several States and institutions of learning. “I intend to spend a month in the US and meet with business executives from Microsoft and Apple, hold media interviews and address students at Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology,” he said. His innovative programme dubbed ‘Use solar, save Lives’ produces lanterns at a cost Sh1,600. The production is funded by donors. The solar-powered lamp can light up a home for six hours if it is fully charged by being left in the sun during the day. The inventor says the life span for the lamp is between six and 10 years. Wadongo says he has designed a new lantern that has a radio and a slot for charging a mobile phone. This one is still in the test stage. Operating from his office in Nairobi’s South B area, which also hosts a workshop and employs eight permanent staff and over 10 volunteers each month, Wadongo estimates he has distributed 14,000 lanterns to rural communities across the country and hopes to hit 150,000 by 2015. His group buys excess pieces of solar panelling cut from commercially sold panels and collects scrap metal to make the lamps. Wadongo plans to train more youths to handle the large orders. He says his dream of providing sustainable development to the poor has become a reality. “Children can now study, households can buy food with the money they save on kerosene, and carbon emissions have been reduced,” he says with a smile. ________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specialist ICT4D Program and Climate Change & Water Program International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Tel: +254202713160 | Fax/Téléc: +254202711063 | Skype: edithadera eadera(a)idrc.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]> | www.idrc.ca<http://www.idrc.ca/> | www.crdi.ca<http://www.crdi.ca/> [https://email.idrc.or.ke/owa/attachment.ashx?id=RgAAAAANayfd3%2b2VQYZo%2flc…]

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Facebook Email Launch Global launch
by Paul Kukubo 15 Nov '10

15 Nov '10

Listers Anyone currently online can watch the launch of Facebook email live. On Facebook itself. in front a significant The feed is really high quality. Thanks to the fact that we now have quality Bandwidth here. Important and significant launch in the global tech space considering how Facebook has 500 Million users and is now the leading web destination by volume of traffic. Many outsourcers are now asking their service providers to understand social networks and the power of the network effect. There are now companies that provide outsourced FB inquiry management and social network tracking including twitter. Research here from TNS Research International and indications from the network providers here is that FB traffic is very substantial locally. Our local developers are already tinkering with developing apps for this platform. Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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Fwd: [ NNSquad ] Facebook's new chat/email feature apparently records everything you say
by McTim 15 Nov '10

15 Nov '10

Listers, You have been warned! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lauren Weinstein <lauren(a)vortex.com> Date: Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 9:47 PM Subject: [ NNSquad ] Facebook's new chat/email feature apparently records everything you say To: nnsquad(a)nnsquad.org Facebook's new chat/email feature apparently records everything you say Based on *preliminary information* I heard from the Facebook launch announcement today for their new "chat/email" system (Facebook keeps insisting that it isn't really email), users will *not* have the ability to declare chats or related conversations to be "off the record" -- everything will apparently be recorded. Individual users will have the ability to archive or delete their *own* copies of transcripts, but it appears that there is explicitly *not* a functionality similar to Google's "off the record" chat feature, which permits users to declare that their conversations with given individuals should not be routinely preserved. "It just didn't make sense for us," were pretty much the words that Zuckerberg used in response to a question on this topic. We'll have to wait for more info, but this could be a major privacy problem in the making. -- Cheers, McTim "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel

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Re: [kictanet] the ISOC Fellowship to the IETF application round
by Dorcas Muthoni 15 Nov '10

15 Nov '10

Dear Colleagues, The Internet Society has announced that it is inviting applications for its latest Internet Society Fellowships to the IETF, part of its Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme (www.InternetSociety.org/Leaders) The Fellowship programme allows engineers from developing countries to attend an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting. As you know, the IETF is the Internet's premier standards-making body, responsible for the development of protocols used in IP-based networks. IETF participants represent an international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers involved in the technical operation of the Internet and the continuing evolution of Internet architecture. Fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process. The Internet Society is currently accepting fellowship applications for the next two IETF meetings: * IETF 80, 27 March - 1 April, Prague, Czech Republic * IETF 81, 24 - 29 July, Quebec City, Canada http://www.isoc.org/educpillar/fellowship/index.php Fellowship applications for both IETF meetings are due by 17 December 2010. I encourage you to pass on information about this program to individuals involved in your network that have a keen interest in the Internet standardisation activities of the IETF. The Internet Society Fellowships to the IETF are sponsored by Afilias, Google, Microsoft, and Intel. The Internet Society’s Next Generation Leaders programme is sponsored by Nominet Trust, the Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération (AFNIC), and the European Commission. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Connie Kendig <kendig[at]isoc[dot]org>.

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Quick Reminder - Mobile Monday Event - 15th Nov 2010
by James Muendo 15 Nov '10

15 Nov '10

Hi, I believe you day is coming on along well. Monday the 15th Nov 2010(Which is today) we would like to invite you an event that will be at the iHub Nairobi (Directions: Its on the 4th floor, Bishop Magua Centre,Right Opposite Uchumi Hyper,Ngong Road, ),at 6pm, Where the Guest Speakers will be from Nokia,we will discussing, *Being part of a sustainable and scalable developers ecosystem *.Bring a friend or 2. Want to know more about Mobile Monday and any Events,visit http://mobilemonday.co.ke/ or follow us on twitter @MobileMondayKe or if you are on LinkedIn we also there http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3503680 -- James M. Muendo P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254725567508 skype:tim.rick | Twitter: Mmuendo | gtalk: timrick<http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/>

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Re: [kictanet] [AfrICANN-discuss] FW: ICANN News Alert -- Public Comment: Developing Economies and the New gTLD Program
by Brian Munyao Longwe 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

Thanks for sharing this Anne-Rachel. I believe that this is very relevant to us in Africa, especially now that the AU has undertaken to sponsor the .africa GTLD. Looking forward to seeing these proposals adopted by the Board and supporting organisations. Best regards, Brian On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Anne-Rachel Inne < anne-rachel.inne(a)icann.org> wrote: > *From:* ICANN News Alert [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Saturday, November 13, 2010 4:05 AM > *To:* Anne-Rachel Inne > *Subject:* ICANN News Alert -- Public Comment: Developing Economies and > the New gTLD Program > > > > [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> > News Alert > > http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-11nov10-en.htm > ------------------------------ > Public Comment: Developing Economies and the New gTLD Program > > 11 November 2010 > > A message from the JAS WG: > > The *Milestone Report<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/jas-milestone-report-11nov10-en.pdf> > * and accompanying Addenda<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/jas-milestone-report-addenda-10nov…>published for public comment today deals with a very important issue: > *how can ICANN assist applicants from developing economies to increase > their participation in the new generic Top-Level Domain (New gTLD) Program? > * > > A Working Group (WG) formed by ICANN stakeholders has been working since > April 2010 to address this issue. This followed a Resolution<http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-12mar10-en.htm>from ICANN Board of Directors in Nairobi, on March 2010 that asked ICANN’s > stakeholder community > > *"...to develop a sustainable approach to providing support to applicants* > * > requiring assistance in applying for and operating new gTLDs."* > > Here are some basic aspects of this important work. > > 1. *What is this all about? What is a Milestone Report?* > > The Milestone Report is a document produced by this Working Group that > offers recommendations on how ICANN should develop a sustainable approach to > providing support to applicants from developing economies requiring > assistance in applying for and operating new gTLDs Registries. The Report > proposes initial criteria for qualification as well as several other types > of support to be considered, for example, technical, informational. > > Although this work presents the foundation for ICANN to establish a *Support > Development Program* dedicated to this issue, the work is not final yet. > This report is going to be considered by the Board, staff and ICANN’s > supporting chartering organizations. > > This initiative is related to the New gTLD Program, which in the near > future will allow entities from around the world to apply for a generic > top-level domain. The applicants passing the evaluation process, will sign a > contract with ICANN and run a Registry. > > 1. *Who is being considered to receive support? Who benefits from > this?* > > The Working Group is proposing the following group to be eligible for > support once the "need" criterion is met: > > - Community-based applications such as cultural, linguistic and > ethnic; > - Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs), civil society and > not-for-profit organizations; > - Applicants geographically located in emerging markets/developing > countries; > - Applications in languages whose presence on the web is limited; > - Entrepreneurs wanting to serve a developing market that might not > be sustainable under the current cost structure. > > At this phase, the Working Group has not adopted any specific > classification for developing economies and recommends using a > classification that is internationally agreed upon, for example, G-77 or > United Nations or World Bank classifications. > > We all benefit from this initiative. The Internet belongs to all as well as > the responsibility to look into effective ways to reduce the Digital Divide, > in this particular case, by delivering a sustainable and critical support > for applicants from developing economies and looking for a solution not only > at the application phase but also through to the initial years of these new > Registry operators. > > 1. *Why is it important?* > > It is important because the Internet is a virtual real estate that belongs > to everyone. Entities from around the world should be able to increase their > participation in the top-level expansion. The Working Group also stresses it > is important not only to increase participation from developing economies, > but also to increase the likelihood of success by these new participants > that will be delivering Domain Name Services (DNS). > > The current New gTLD Program, as design, has an evaluation (and several > other fees) that are considered high for a significant number of potential > participants from around the world. Besides the issue of high fees, the > program is in English only and has an evaluation process with criteria and > requirements that are quite complex to navigate. > > 1. *What are the highlights of this report?* > > This report approached the issue of accessibility from several angles. > First, there are recommendations to lower the fees for applicants the meet > the criteria recommended by this group. The initial focus is on a relatively > limited and identifiable set of potential applicants that is often > considered not controversial to support. The main criterion for eligibility > is "need". The detailed definition of financial need and the method for > determining the needs of an application will be part of a continued work. > > 1. *Who is part of this Working Group?* > > This Working Group, also called Joint SO/AC WG on New gTLD Applicant > Support or simply "JAS WG", is comprised of highly respected and experienced > volunteers from the Supporting Organization and the Advisory Committee. This > all-volunteer group teleconferences twice each week, and works through a > wiki and mailing lists. These active contributors are located in Australia, > Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and North America. > > 1. *What happens next?* > > Few things will happen in the upcoming months: > > - The general public is strongly encouraged to participate in the > public forum that can be found here: > http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201012-en.htm#jas-mil… > - The Board, staff, supporting organizations will review the > Milestone Report and public comments received. > - The Supporting organizations and Board will allow for the > continuation of this initiative, which means that this or a new Working > Group will carry this work to a next phase. > - Staff *might* initiate working on the *Support Development > Program*, depending on the Board’s direction. > > > 1. *How can one get involved?* > > One way to get involved is to provide a feedback using ICANN’s public > comment forum. This is one of the ways ICANN listens to the global Internet > community. You can find the link to this forum here: > http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201012-en.htm#jas-mil…. > The public forum will close on *15 December 2010*. > > If you feel strongly about this (and other Internet related issues) attend > ICANN Meetings – in person or remotely. The next one is in Cartagena<http://cartagena39.icann.org/>beginning of December). > > 1. *Where to find more information?* > > Relevant Resolutions: > > - http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-12mar10-en.htm#20 > - http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-25sep10-en.htm#2.2 > - http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-28oct10-en.htm > - http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#201004 > > Information about the New gTLD Program: > http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htm > > Archive regarding the WG activities: > > - *E-mail:* soac-newgtldapsup-wg(a)icann.org > - *Wiki:* https://st.icann.org/so-ac-new-gtld-wg/index.cgi > > > > This message was sent from ICANN News Alert to inne(a)icann.org. It was sent > from: ICANN, 4676 Admiralty Way, Suite 330 , Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601. > You can modify/update your subscription via the link below. > > Email Marketing by <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> > [image: iContact - Try It Free!] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> > > > > Manage your subscription > <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=9826907&l=6333&s=VMK0&m=331…> > > > > _______________________________________________ > AfrICANN mailing list > AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann > > -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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A haiku for Access Kenya
by McTim 12 Nov '10

12 Nov '10

I have no IP. 3 days now, no one will help. I churn to Zuku. On 11/12/10, Edwin Onchari <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> wrote: > Listers, > > > > Anyone out there aware of any initiative where the private sector can give a > lending hand to government to deliver quality services to its citizens? If > not, is this something that can be explored? > > > > A suggestion/example I have in mind is for instance have some developers > collaborate with say KPLC is putting a solution in place (integrate with > whatever ERP they have in place) where electricity consumers can key in > meter readings daily, weekly, or whenever they so choose. This could save > the consumers quite a penny in that they are able to accurately monitor > their consumption; access their itemized bills online and hopefully KPLC > can lower the fuel levy that they so exorbitantly charge the consumer! It > makes very little sense to go queue for 3-4hrs at their offices to sort out > erroneous billing month in month out, because their meter reader decided not > to do his/her work and instead submit estimates. > > > > These collaborative solutions can be extended to other government agencies > so that they catch up with the rest of us in the 21st Century! > > > > > > Kind regards, > > > > Edwin > > > > -- Sent from my mobile device Cheers, McTim "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel

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.Africa project communique (Task force)
by Brian Munyao Longwe 12 Nov '10

12 Nov '10

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Manager <antahigiye(a)tznic.or.tz> Date: Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 9:33 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] .Africa project communique (Task force) To: africann(a)afrinic.net Apologies for cross posting. Eng. Ntahigiye Abibu Manager, tzNIC Tel: +255 22 2 772 659 Cel: +255 784 279 511 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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A lending hand for KPLC and other agencies from the private sector?
by Edwin Onchari 12 Nov '10

12 Nov '10

Listers, Anyone out there aware of any initiative where the private sector can give a lending hand to government to deliver quality services to its citizens? If not, is this something that can be explored? A suggestion/example I have in mind is for instance have some developers collaborate with say KPLC is putting a solution in place (integrate with whatever ERP they have in place) where electricity consumers can key in meter readings daily, weekly, or whenever they so choose. This could save the consumers quite a penny in that they are able to accurately monitor their consumption; access their itemized bills online and hopefully KPLC can lower the fuel levy that they so exorbitantly charge the consumer! It makes very little sense to go queue for 3-4hrs at their offices to sort out erroneous billing month in month out, because their meter reader decided not to do his/her work and instead submit estimates. These collaborative solutions can be extended to other government agencies so that they catch up with the rest of us in the 21st Century! Kind regards, Edwin

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Re: [kictanet] Yawe for Post Master General
by Jane Kagiri 12 Nov '10

12 Nov '10

Listers, I totally agree with Robert that academic qualifications do not necessarily translate into the required experience. However from his list of personalities who have excelled in propelling their organizations to great heights despite their not so high academic qualifications, the one thing they all have in common is that they each had a vision to make their respective organizations what they are today. Robert,please share with us your vision on how you would revive the ailing PCK. Jane Kagiri. ________________________________ From: "kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: Jane Kagiri <kagirijane(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Mon, November 8, 2010 3:21:28 PM Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 42, Issue 22 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://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: Yawe for Post Master General (Rad!) 2. Re: Yawe for Post Master General (Eugene Lidede (Synergy)) 3. Outsourcing, a perspective following Obama's India visit (Paul Kukubo ICT Board) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 14:44:56 +0300 From: "Rad!" <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Yawe for Post Master General Message-ID: <AANLkTinTYzGq3+mt-Gx5R_jsmvLjEYLyO2bfbe3D0gPS(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Add to that list - Richard Branson - Larry Page - Ralph Lauren - Steve Jobs Which is not to say a university education is useless, but it should not be the only consideration. We could also look at what have the candidates achieved prior to coming to PCK. What businesses & institutions have they nurtured/grown? On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 2:38 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > Hi, > > Please read the profile of Micheal Joseph & his successor, in addition > would you have hired any of the following fellows; > > 1. Bill Gates - University drop out > 2. Micheal Dell - University drop out > 3. James Mwangi - CPAK > 4. Alexander Graham Bell - Grade 5 dropout > 5. Njenga Karume - Unknown > 6. Sir Richard Branson - O'Level > > > I do not want to belittle paper qualifications but they work when you are > looking for a fellow to maintain the status quo which is something we > definitely do not want to do with PCK. No college in the world can prepare > you on how to turn around an organisation in the state that PCK is in right > now. > > If you are looking for relevant experience then you will need to get an > expatriate as the only national postal corporation in Kenya is PCK. What is > Major Ali's qualification that makes him an ideal candidate as the PMG? > > If you where sleeping & was then awaken by a hissing sound on turning on > the light you see a snake what would you do? > > 1. Call KWS to send a team of experts to take capture the snake > 2. Call the Police > 3. Call KSPCA and ask for instruction on how to safely deal with the snake > 4. Pick the nearest available to through at it > > Regards > > Robert Yawe > KAY System Technologies Ltd > Phoenix House, 6th Floor > P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 > Kenya > > Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Sam Aguyo <saguyo(a)yahoo.com> > *To:* robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> > > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > *Sent:* Mon, 8 November, 2010 13:31:59 > > *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Yawe for Post Master General > > Robert, > > It is good to offer yourself to be elected the new post master general. If > i was the appointing authority, i would demand to know what your > qualifications are and what measures you would use to turn around the > supposed limping organisation. I would ask you your qualifications because > it would inform me whether you have the fundamental background and skills > required to deliver the service. I would look at both academic and > professional experience to take the organisation forward. This also forms a > criteria for selection acceptable to all, then we will not have "ya wenyewe" > etc. > > Regards, > > Sam > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: conradakunga(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/conradakunga%40gmail.c… > >

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FW: And now MTN Uganda introduces Shs. 2/= per second
by Albert Mucunguzi 12 Nov '10

12 Nov '10

Dear All, Most likely, you haven't read/heard this: but it's true. 2/= per second... But yes, there are terms and conditions! See details below: http://www.pctechmagazine.com/news/188-mtn-introduces-2-per-second Regards, PC Tech Magazine

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G20 Happenings relevant to Africa to observe
by Paul Kukubo 12 Nov '10

12 Nov '10

Listers Leaders are expected to agree on a "nine-pillar" plan tomorrow that is intended to become a guide to strengthening cooperation between developed and emerging economies. The nine pillars are infrastructure building, trade promotion, human resources development, private investment, job creation, domestic resources mobilisation, growth with resilience efforts, financial inclusion and knowledge sharing.G20: free-trade area for Africa proposed by UK and South Africa. Anti-poverty strategy co-sponsored by Jacob Zuma and former Labour minister Baroness Vadera aims to bring 26 African countries together in a trading bloc Patrick Wintour <http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/patrickwintour> and Phillip Inman <http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/phillipinman> in Seoul, guardian.co.uk <http://www.guardian.co.uk/>, Thursday 11 November 2010 15.23 GMT - [image: Baroness (Shriti) Vadera] Baroness Vadera, the former Labour minister, now a G20 adviser and the co-sponsor of the Africa free trade area initiative. Photograph: Graeme Robertson A free trade area for Africa, to help the impoverished continent match the spectacular growth of Far East economies, emerged as a distinctive British initiative at the G20 <http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/g20>summit today. The anti-poverty strategy, which is partly the brainchild of former Labour minister turned G20 adviser Baroness Vadera, has been developed with Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa. David Cameron, speaking at a business summit in Seoul today, said: "We should explain that free trade is good for the poorest parts of our world as well, and one thing the British have been very active in trying to insert into this G20 is a free-trade area for Africa. "Africa should be a growing part of the world economy: we should be lifting more people out of poverty in Africa. But we will not do it with all the trade barriers that exist between African countries." There are currently three distinct free trade areas within Africa, but a meeting in January of the continent's major powers is designed to create a single free trade entity spanning 26 countries. However, anti-poverty campaigners warned that a new approach focused on growth must not be used as an excuse to wriggle out of aid promises. "That's got to be the worry – that there's the appeal of the new, and that promises that are quite painful to deliver in the current climate are gone," said Adrian Lovett, global campaign director for Save the Children. Save the Children said that of $25bn in aid promised by the G8 countries in 2005, only $12bn has been delivered, and warned that development<http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/development>progress could be derailed by the economic crisis. Zuma, who is attending the G20 meeting, said the summit is also expected to launch major investments in infrastructure and skills development in developing countries, to help rebalance the world economy by creating new centres of demand outside the flagging economies of North America and Europe. A battle earlier in the year – in part waged by Vadera, who was helped into her current role by her former boss, Gordon Brown – has ensured that the issue of international development is now appearing on the G20's agenda, having previously been seen exclusively as the preserve of the G8. Leaders are expected to agree on a "nine-pillar" plan tomorrow that is intended to become a guide to strengthening cooperation between developed and emerging economies. The nine pillars are infrastructure building, trade promotion, human resources development, private investment, job creation, domestic resources mobilisation, growth with resilience efforts, financial inclusion and knowledge sharing. Vadera, a former investment banker who was ennobled by Brown, points out that South Korea is one of only two countries that has transformed itself from a low income country to a high-income country in just one generation. She argues that it achieved this not by following the traditional prescriptions of the World Bank or the IMF, but by using international trade <http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/internationaltrade> as an essential component of its development policy. She argues that it is not enough to rely on aid over the long term; instead, greater reliance on domestic resources is critical to build a more resilient economy and implement a home-grown development agenda. G20: free-trade area for Africa proposed by UK and South Africa This article was published on guardian.co.uk <http://www.guardian.co.uk/> at 15.23 GMT on Thursday 11 November 2010. A version appeared in the Guardian<http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian>on Friday 12 November 2010 <http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2010/nov/12>.

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Workshop: Using the Internet for Social Change.
by Muchiri Nyaggah 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Hi Listers, On 3rd of December, 2010 Semacraft (semacraft.com) has organized a workshop on '*Using the Internet for Social Change*'. This highly interactive one day workshop featuring local bloggers and social media personalities will provide participants with easily implementable ideas & skills. *The Agenda* - The Internet Landscape (*from social media to crowd sourcing and all points in between*) - Turning visitors into advocates (*How to go from casual consumption to active participation*) - Understanding relational ties, why they matter & how to leverage them. (*The impact of online relationships on causes*) - Putting It All To Work (*a session where participants create a draft strategy for a real non-profit organisation*) *Venue*: Navigators Complex, Kindaruma road, off Ngong road, Nairobi. Book your place at bookwhen.com/semacraft Kind regards, *Muchiri* Nyaggah Director @muchiri +254 722 506400 Semacraft.com

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CIO 100 Symposium and Awards Ceremony
by Harry Hare 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Please find the latest programme for the CIO 100 Symposium and Awards event here http://bit.ly/9IIS6u to register http://bit.ly/boT7qm Kindest Regards Harry African eDevelopment Resource Centre eDevelopment House : : 604 Limuru Road Old Muthaiga : : P O Box 49475 00100 Nairobi : : Kenya T +254 20 3741646/7 : : C +254 725 650044 Training : : Research: :Consultancy: : Publishing

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