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Re: [kictanet] 5th Global IGF, Vilnius - Remote participation HUB in Nairobi
by Joe Kiragu 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

Dear Lister's, Live transcription will be available online for 5th IGF in Vilnius see details on http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/remote-participation Tuesday 14th September 2010 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Workshop Number: 63 Title: Strengthening ccTLD's in Africa Live transcription:http://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=IGF4&chat=false More Details on http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/chronocontact/?chronoformname=WSPr… Full Meeting Schedule available on http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2010/schedule/WorkshopSchedule_Vilnius201009… Regards, Joe > Dear Listers, > > Remote participants will be able to follow the meeting taking place in > Vilnius by watching videocasts or listening to audiocasts from the > meeting rooms and reading real-time closed captioning. > > Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC) in conjunction with > Multimedia University will be hosting a remote participation HUB at > The Multimedia University, Mbagathi, Magadi road from 14th September > 2010 - 17 September 2010 at the University conference facilities. > > Participants who would like to participate at the Kenya IGF HUB please > register be sending an email to remote(a)eaigf.or.ke > > Remote participants will be able to interact with the meeting by > sending text questions, using the remote participation platform > (Webex). These questions will be forwarded to the panel moderator when > he/she opens the floor for questions from the audience. > > Hubs are also encouraged to send short pre-recorded video questions or > statement (2-3 min) outlining key issues on the local discussion > agenda. Hubs will be also allowed to join with real-time video message. > The links to access each meeting room will be provided before the IGF. > Remote participants should take a look at the IGF schedule available > here to see the room and the time of the session they would like to > follow. > > In order to convert Vilnius local time into your time zone, you can > visit this website. > > During the IGF, you can also use social network platforms to take part > in the Internet Governance Dialogue: > > > Share your views in Twitter: #IGF10 > Share your video in Youtube > Share your pictures in Flickr > Leave messages in Facebook > More information on Remote hub: Nairobi, Kenya > > Institution: > Multimedia University ( By Kenya Network Information Centre) > Number of Expected Participants within the Hub: > 100 > Possible area(s) of interest within the 5 main IGF themes: > .Security, openness and privacy, Access and diversity > .Managing critical Internet resources > .Internet governance for development (IG4D), > .Taking stock of Internet governance and the way forward, > .Emerging issues: cloud computing. > Planned Pre-meeting activities: . > Kenya Internet Governance Forum - 29th July 2010, Nairobi > .East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EA-IGF) - 111-13 August 2010, > Kampala Uganda > Hub Coordinator: > Joe Kiragu, Administrative Manager/ Paul Museeh, Technical Manager > Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC) > > > Regards, > > Joe Kiragu > Administrative Maanger > Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC) > kiragu(a)kenic.or.ke > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: kiragu(a)kenic.or.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kiragu%40kenic.or.ke -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC)

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Zain Adverts against Safaricom (on Google Ads)
by Wainaina Mungai 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

Is it ethical for Zain to use a green SIM card in it's online adverts (google ads) as per the attached screenshot? i.e. "Is your SIM eating too much money?" Shouldn't they just sell their service instead of a constant anti-Safaricom pitch?..inspite of any issues customers may have vs. safaricom rates? WM

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Might M-Kesho sound the death knell for (some) M-Pesa Agents?
by Francis.Hook＠gmail.com 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

1 - Equity Bank has abt 4.5 million customers. 2 - Lets wager that abt 70-80% are Safaricom subscribers...(3.15 - 3.6 million) and possibly 80% of those use M-Pesa (wild guess) 3 - A Study conducted in late 2009 (http://technology.cgap.org/2009/09/08/understanding-what-drives-profits-for…) examined the factors that make an M-Pesa agent make a profit...as well as the challenges faced by such agents (which would most times lead them to say "hakuna float"). 4 - As M-Pesa agents have become more pervasive, their profit margins have become thinner owing to competition (incl ATMs, super markets, etc). This is part of the premise of M-Kesho - to allow such agents to make revenue from additional services like insurance... 5 - M-Kesho essentially removes the need to have CASH transactions - either sending or receiving. However, to the operator the transaction fee still accrues, and to the bank, the deposits remain somewhat stable. If anything, for corporate users of M-Pesa (KQ, KPLC, etc) they can know have their accounts credited directly - no need to use an M-Pesa agent to load cash onto phone and then pay KPLC, Kenya Airways, etc. 6 - Thinking of the three or so million Equity Bank Customers who are M-Pesa users....will they EVER need to use an M-Pesa agent? before the routine to send cash was ...a) draw cash from ATM/Branch b)go to M-Pesa Agent c) send money - and vice versa to receive (go to mpesa agent, get cash, spend/deposit cash) - ergo M-Pesa agent has a role. Of course I admit, such account holders can still withdraw from their accounts using M-Kesho and get cash from an M-Pesa Agent (but I think this would be really really rare). Will M-Kesho see some rationalisation in the number and size(type) of agents? Admittedly some of the more established agents can evolve into FOSAs for Equity (and other banks), but I think at the grassroots there might be a negative impact. My two cents... Francis

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Re: [kictanet] Might M-Kesho sound the death knell for (some) M-Pesa Agents?
by Francis Hook 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Thanks MM - very insightful presentation! When I reached Slide 5 ("The value proposition ….cake big enough for all") I held my breath hoping Slide 6 would be "Cont...The value proposition ….cake big enough for all"...to see whether the M-Pesa agents would feature somewhere and get a slice of the cake :-), but alas... Thanks F On 8 September 2010 16:45, muriuki mureithi <mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.ke > wrote: > Hi Sir > > I admire your thought provoking write ups > > See a research we did on the whole mobile money transfer space . will send > you a copy of published paper once done > > > > Cheers > > > > > > > > *From:* kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke@ > lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mureithi<kictanet-bounces%2Bmureithi> > =summitstrategies.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of * > Francis.Hook(a)gmail.com > *Sent:* 08 September 2010 15:32 > *To:* mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.ke > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Subject:* [kictanet] Might M-Kesho sound the death knell for (some) > M-Pesa Agents? > > > > 1 - Equity Bank has abt 4.5 million customers. > 2 - Lets wager that abt 70-80% are Safaricom subscribers...(3.15 - 3.6 > million) and possibly 80% of those use M-Pesa (wild guess) > 3 - A Study conducted in late 2009 ( > http://technology.cgap.org/2009/09/08/understanding-what-drives-profits-for…) > examined the factors that make an M-Pesa agent make a profit...as well as > the challenges faced by such agents (which would most times lead them to say > "hakuna float"). > 4 - As M-Pesa agents have become more pervasive, their profit margins have > become thinner owing to competition (incl ATMs, super markets, etc). This is > part of the premise of M-Kesho - to allow such agents to make revenue from > additional services like insurance... > 5 - M-Kesho essentially removes the need to have CASH transactions - either > sending or receiving. However, to the operator the transaction fee still > accrues, and to the bank, the deposits remain somewhat stable. If anything, > for corporate users of M-Pesa (KQ, KPLC, etc) they can know have their > accounts credited directly - no need to use an M-Pesa agent to load cash > onto phone and then pay KPLC, Kenya Airways, etc. > 6 - Thinking of the three or so million Equity Bank Customers who are > M-Pesa users....will they EVER need to use an M-Pesa agent? before the > routine to send cash was ...a) draw cash from ATM/Branch b)go to M-Pesa > Agent c) send money - and vice versa to receive (go to mpesa agent, get > cash, spend/deposit cash) - ergo M-Pesa agent has a role. Of course I admit, > such account holders can still withdraw from their accounts using M-Kesho > and get cash from an M-Pesa Agent (but I think this would be really really > rare). > > Will M-Kesho see some rationalisation in the number and size(type) of > agents? Admittedly some of the more established agents can evolve into FOSAs > for Equity (and other banks), but I think at the grassroots there might be a > negative impact. > > My two cents... > > Francis > -- Francis Hook +254 733 504561

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Re: [kictanet] Safaricom fine print?
by S.Murigi Muraya 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

"Insufficient funds" persist. Have 84.90 balance after loading 100 bob this afternoon. Cannot make phone calls. -----Original Message----- From: Muchiri Nyaggah <muchiri(a)semacraft.com> Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 18:01 To: murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Safaricom fine print? FYI Just got a text from Safaricom informing subscribers that the multiple 'insufficient funds' error has been resolved. Kind regards, Muchiri Nyaggah Director @muchiri +254 722 506400 Semacraft.com On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 5:40 PM, simiyu mse <kensimiyu(a)gmail.com> wrote: when your data is active, from what i gather, you cant make voice calls below 15bob. But of late, this virtual minimum is abit erratic. Yesterday, i couldnt make a call with 75sh. Had to top up with 100 to make utilise the remaining. My siz couldnt make a call with 250 just loaded. Must have been the quick implementation of the masaa ya kubamba promotion that have thrown things in disarray. -- i dislike capital letters +254 722 278 106 _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: muchiri(a)semacraft.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/muchiri%40semacraft.com

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5th Global IGF, Vilnius - Remote participation HUB in Nairobi
by Joe Kiragu 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

Dear Listers, Remote participants will be able to follow the meeting taking place in Vilnius by watching videocasts or listening to audiocasts from the meeting rooms and reading real-time closed captioning. Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC) in conjunction with Multimedia University will be hosting a remote participation HUB at The Multimedia University, Mbagathi, Magadi road from 14th September 2010 - 17 September 2010 at the University conference facilities. Participants who would like to participate at the Kenya IGF HUB please register be sending an email to remote(a)eaigf.or.ke Remote participants will be able to interact with the meeting by sending text questions, using the remote participation platform (Webex). These questions will be forwarded to the panel moderator when he/she opens the floor for questions from the audience. Hubs are also encouraged to send short pre-recorded video questions or statement (2-3 min) outlining key issues on the local discussion agenda. Hubs will be also allowed to join with real-time video message. The links to access each meeting room will be provided before the IGF. Remote participants should take a look at the IGF schedule available here to see the room and the time of the session they would like to follow. In order to convert Vilnius local time into your time zone, you can visit this website. During the IGF, you can also use social network platforms to take part in the Internet Governance Dialogue: Share your views in Twitter: #IGF10 Share your video in Youtube Share your pictures in Flickr Leave messages in Facebook More information on Remote hub: Nairobi, Kenya Institution: Multimedia University ( By Kenya Network Information Centre) Number of Expected Participants within the Hub: 100 Possible area(s) of interest within the 5 main IGF themes: .Security, openness and privacy, Access and diversity .Managing critical Internet resources .Internet governance for development (IG4D), .Taking stock of Internet governance and the way forward, .Emerging issues: cloud computing. Planned Pre-meeting activities: . Kenya Internet Governance Forum - 29th July 2010, Nairobi .East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EA-IGF) - 111-13 August 2010, Kampala Uganda Hub Coordinator: Joe Kiragu, Administrative Manager/ Paul Museeh, Technical Manager Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC) Regards, Joe Kiragu Administrative Manger Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC) kiragu(a)kenic.or.ke -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC)

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Safaricom: consecutive "short-change" on internet bundles
by Brian Munyao Longwe 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

Yesterday I loaded 500shs airtime onto my internet modem and used the "Mobile Partner" application to order a 100Mb bundle, after not getting any response I clicked the 100Mb button again. After no response I shut down the application, unplugged the modem, plugged it back in and reopened the application. I received a text confirmation that I had "Limited Data Allowance 80Mb" I had urgent uploads to do so I proceeded to use this. Today, after running out, I loaded 500sh airtime, clicked on 100mb .... same as yesterday, nothing, clicked again, nothing; went through same procedure and received same "Limited Data Allowance 80Mb" I find this very strange in that these problems are happenning more than24 hours apart - and especially because I requested the 100Mb option but it seems to have charged me for the 40Mb option (which I assume costs 250/=) Befuddled, is there a system glitch? Brian -- 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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Does Kenya's Advertising Standards Body Monitor Social Media Advertising?
by Muchiri Nyaggah 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Hi. The Advertising Standards Body of Kenya needs to start working on policy guidelines for online advertising to protect Kenyan consumers from rogue agencies out to make a quick buck. The US FTC busted Reverb Communications for having it's staff post reviews on iTunes while posing as consumers. Here's the full story http://bit.ly/bbq6Ld As penetration of Internet access improves and more Kenyan businesses set up outposts on social sites, this kind of tricks are bound to become prevalent here. ASBK may need to first start by improving its presence on the Internet though, I couldn't find their website at all (do they have one?). Kind regards, *Muchiri* Nyaggah Director @muchiri Semacraft.com

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mashilingi : Google & Huawei bring Kenyas first low-priced smartphone
by Brian Longwe 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Brian Longwe has sent you a link to a blog: Interesting developments. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these! Blog: mashilingi Post: Google & Huawei bring Kenyas first low-priced smartphone Link: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com/2010/09/kenya-gets-low-priced-smartphone.html -- Powered by Blogger http://www.blogger.com/

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Safaricom fine print?
by eonchari＠lynxbits.com 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

It has been happening for three days now, I make calls and I get disconnected for insufficient funds. When I send a balance inquiry sms, I have a balance of Ksh16.04. Mr. MJ, is this a tactic to ensure that those that intend to switch to other networks part with Kshs16.04 (after purchasing the sim cards they have anyway) or was there some fine print that I missed? Edwin +254-0720-755-951

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What's the value of ITIL certification?
by Moses Kamau 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

What's the value of ITIL certification? Many CIOs are moving their technology organizations into the role of internal service providers to assure the applications they provide to end users. The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a framework based on industry best practices to apply IT service management business processes to IT management. For network administrators and other IT professionals, being able to implement ITIL could lead to more central and valued roles within their current organizations. The way to gain those skills may be through ITIL foundation certification. What's more, unlike vendor-specific certifications, ITIL training is not limited to a given role within the IT organization or a particular technology, which makes it more of a no-brainer for network engineers. Getting a foundation certification in ITIL IT staff might also receive ITIL foundation training as part of an enterprise's shift to an IT service management model. Giving the teams a baseline of understanding about ITIL and IT service management will help establish expectations and set the tone for an ITIL rollout. "Adding the merit badge of the ITIL foundation to one's credentials has virtually no downside," said training and certification expert Ed Tittel. He noted that "the foundation classes and testing are relatively inexpensive, and many enterprises are either looking at a service management framework or are in the process of implementing one." BJ Havlik, president of SRC Technologies, a Green Bay, Wis.-based technology services and managed services firm, said: "Most IT professionals that take the ITIL foundation course have a moment where IT service management clicks for them ... where they see how the work they do fits with the overall business processes and goals." By Michael Brandenburg .................................................................................................. QUINTICA KENYA Quintica will be running the next Public ITIL v3 Foundation Course from Sep 13-15, 2010. The Foundation Course price is Ksh 29,500 and the Certification Examination is Ksh 15,000. These prices are inclusive of catering and all accredited course materials. All prices are exclusive of VAT. Quintica is accredited to deliver ITIL courses by the APM-Group, the official International ITIL Accreditation Body (www.apmg-international.com<http://www.apmg-international.com>). Documents Attached: * Course Brochure * Public Course Calendar * Registration Form References: Quintica Kenya has delivered successful ITIL courses to the following corporate clients: * Kenya Airways * ILRI * Chartis Insurance * Nairobi Stock Exchange * Microsoft EA * Dimension Data * AAR * Etc... For more information please email sales.ke(a)quintica.com<mailto:[email protected]> or call +254-20-4442900 or visit our website www.quintica.net<http://www.quintica.net> Regards, Moses Kamau Sales Manager & Consultant - Service Management Kenya Office: +254 20 444 2900 Kenya Mobile: +254 720 416 564 Email: moses.kamau(a)quintica.com<mailto:[email protected]> Skype: moses_kamau www.quintica.net [cid:[email protected]]

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The Future of the Internet
by Grace Bomu 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Interesting analysis from The Economist on the future of the Internet and Internet Governance. Food for thought for us..... http://www.economist.com/node/16941635 In part: (on fragmentation of the net) But China is by no means the only country erecting borders in cyberspace. The Australian government plans to build a firewall to block material showing the sexual abuse of children and other criminal or offensive content........ (on net neutrality) ........Whether such preferential treatment becomes more widespread, and even extortionary, will probably depend on the market and how it is regulated. It is telling that net neutrality has become far more politically controversial in America than it has elsewhere. This is a reflection of the relative lack of competition in America’s broadband market. In Europe and Japan, “open access” rules require network operators to lease parts of their networks to other firms on a wholesale basis, thus boosting competition. A study comparing broadband markets, published in 2009 by Harvard University’s Berkman Centre for Internet & Society, found that countries with such rules enjoy faster, cheaper broadband service than America, because the barrier to entry for new entrants is much lower. And if any access provider starts limiting what customers can do, they will defect to another. -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya

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Kenyan, Hital Muraj was honored with the Global Ambassador of Youth Award
by Alice Munyua 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Kenyan, Hital Muraj was honored with the Global Ambassador of Youth Award for her work in supporting Kibera's youth, through the Cisco Networking Academy. **The Usher New Look Foundation presented eight awards to honor individuals and organizations. Among the Awards and their recipients who come from as far away as Kenya and Korea: · *Service Legacy Award:* President William Jefferson Clinton <http://www.clintonfoundation.org/> · *Global Youth Leadership Award:* Justin Bieber <http://www.pencilsofpromise.org/>, Chantia Robinson and Summit Series (Jeff Rosenthal and Josh Zabar) · *Global Ambassador of Youth Award:* Michelle Nunn <http://www.pointsoflight.org/>, Hital Muraj <http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/index.html>, JY Park · *The Youth Catalyst Award:* Jeanne Ashe and Mary Carillo <http://www.usta.com/> on behalf of the USTA The New Look Foundation mentors young people as global leaders. Currently in seven cities, New Look has worked with over 8,700 young people, and has provided over 150,000 hours of leadership training. The program trains high school youth in leadership, business, education and service. Now in its eleventh year, New Look has seen a 98% high school graduation rate among alumni. With its Powered By Service campaign and an international call to youth service, the New Look Foundation has made service more diverse, relevant and accessible to all young people.

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Re: [kictanet] Fwd: information on .africa and the lies surrounding an individual's push
by Njeri 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

They are more on this very list that claim being on the board of ICANN. That never were, not withstanding that they can be in the future. In my humble opinion, the rest is politic's. Sent from my iPhone Go to www.igniteconsulting.co.ke follow the button of what's HOT this month, our workshops Ignite Human Potential for Personal and Organizational Success. For your wellness experiencies follow this link www.ignitelifestyle.com The Ignite Experience Center can host your corporate retreats, business dinners and private functions. Call Eunice on 254 20 2532142 or 2532144 or email: events(a)igniteconsulting.co.ke for your consulting bookings and events(a)ignitelifestyle.com for your bookings on wellness therapies. On Aug 19, 2010, at 2:39 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Walu, > > Your point is noted, however .africa is not just another TLD - it is > in the same realm as .eu i.e. a regional domain that represents > multiple jurisdictions - in the same manner that .eu was granted at > the behest of the EU/EC - subsequent to a process that brought > forward the buy-in of major stakeholder in the EU, including > Governments, operators and local internet community - similarly, > Africa needs to have undergone a processs whereby there is broad buy- > in/consensus behind whoever it is that is making the pitch to ICANN. > > Having said that - I for one, will NEVER support anyone who tries to > gain leverage/support by using lies: > 1) She has never been an ICANN board member - despite repeated > brazen claims to the office > 2) She has never been given a formal (let alone written) endorsement > by the AU > 3) She feels threatened by reputable and legitimate African internet > bodies and went to great lengths to sabotage AfriNIC's proposed > Addist meeting by telling lies to the government and Ethiopia > telecoms which prompted them pulling out 2 months before the > meeting. Only to find out after consultations that they have been > fed a bunch of lies and ended up losing face both at a local and > global perspective. > > My two cents, > > Brian > > On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Njeri <njeri.rionge(a)igniteconsulting.co.ke > > wrote: > Walu, Finally common sense becomes common sense as we know it. > > I opted to saying nothing before, will continue to do so. But I > needed to note some sense in the thread and urge people to read in > between the lines closely. > > Cross the T's and dot the I's. > > Best, > > Sent from my iPhone > > Go to www.igniteconsulting.co.ke follow the button of what's HOT > this month, our workshops Ignite Human Potential for Personal and > Organizational Success. > > For your wellness experiencies follow this link > www.ignitelifestyle.com > > The Ignite Experience Center can host your corporate retreats, > business dinners and private functions. Call Eunice on 254 20 > 2532142 or 2532144 or email: events(a)igniteconsulting.co.ke for your > consulting bookings and events(a)ignitelifestyle.com for your bookings > on wellness therapies. > > On Aug 19, 2010, at 11:28 AM, Barrack Otieno > <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Very democratic comments Walu :-) >> >> On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> I really dont know who this lady is - other than having seeing her >> at the Kenyan IGF where she also pushed for the dot.Africa >> initiative. Indeed as Pierre mentions elsewhere, there's a parallel >> push @ http://www.dotafrica.org/home.html which I believe has the >> support of AfNOG, AfrNIC, AfTLD (the Af* organisations). >> >> However and I stand to be corrected - I think the ICANN process is >> quite open and transparent and we therefore cannot stop any bidder >> pushing to have a top level domain like dot.Africa (free for all >> approach that ofcourse has had its advantages and disadvantages). >> >> So whereas I support and understand the need have dot.africa under >> the family and philosophy of Af* organisations, we really have no >> control over other bidders trying to get there first. Maybe we >> should just up our game and get the domain before the competition. >> >> walu. >> disclaimer: comments shared are personal and not the view of the >> organisations I am affiliated with. >> >> >> --- On Wed, 8/18/10, Solomon Mburu Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> From: Solomon Mburu Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: information on .africa and the lies >> surrounding an individual's push >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 11:34 PM >> >> >> @ Njenga, >> It's not really about who is onlist or not, but during the just >> concluded EAIGF in Uganda one 'iron lady' has been claiming to >> speak on behalf of AU and that there are some endorsements made >> that she presented to this regional forum, which turned out to be a >> sham! >> >> I hope Brian my explanation is right. >> >> On 18 August 2010 18:24, Njenga Gathecha <njenga.mkenya(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> Hello all. I think the best thing to do is to have all the members >> listed somewhere and then in case of doubt, listers can consult the >> list. This would ward off cons who may seek to exploit innocents. >> >> Thanks for pointing this out now. >> >> On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 5:06 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com >> > wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> Just received this. Apparently she has formally been propagating >> lies about being on the ICANN board etc.... and even put up >> counterfiet letters on her website - this verges on criminal! What >> is her interest? >> >> Brian >> >> ------------------------ >> >> Brian, >> >> here is some info for you.. she constructed this whole thing on >> lies. you can judge for yourself. I did not want to spam all but I >> sent this to a few key people. check this: >> >> - there is no African Union Authority!!!! do you really believe >> that the Chairman of the AU Commission will have claimed to write >> on behalf of a non existent authority and give her a letter in that >> sense? so maybe she should explain to people why she has a 'weird' >> letter on her website. Check her website and you will see. >> >> - here is an email that tells you how she lies! she actually took >> me to the ombudsman at ICANN in 2007, complaining that I was >> preventing her from doing dot africa, copied the whole board at the >> time --- all her claims were immediately dismissed when I sent the >> letters and emails to the ombudsman, of the same caliber as the >> below that she had been sending to regional organisations and >> bodies. My fault was to have written to all organisations, as the >> Regional Liaison, to dismiss her claims of ICANN endorsement of dot >> africa and her being on the board. >> >> - she keeps saying ICANN is endorsing dot africa! how can ICANN >> endorse a TLD?? how can ICANN be judge and party???? she is >> supposed to have been at the GNSO council and ICANN and understand >> what she is talking about!!!! she has been in the ICANN process for >> the past 5 years and still has no idea how all this functions. >> >> I let you judge. The woman does not have her wits together I think. >> >> Cheers >> >> Sophia Bekele <sophiabekele(a)yahoo.com> >> >> 30/08/2006 01:48 PM >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Subject >> >> Re: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Hello <name removed>, >> >> I hope your vacation is going well. As per discussion, I thought I >> would convey someof what is on my plate that may be of mutual >> interest. >> >> Presently, other than my private projects/business interests, I >> also serve on the board of ICANN, the international internet >> governance organization. At this stage, I have outlined few >> projects in addition to an initiative that could quickly put under >> incubation. Any or all of these could serve as a basis for mutual >> collaboration. >> >> Generally speaking the projects span ICT, public sector governance, >> regional integration, internet governance etc.. >> >> The priority project I mentioned to UN Undersecretary General was >> that of dot.africa (.Africa) which he expressed great interest. >> Thus, there will be a need to synergize and align strategies of >> possible project collaboration. >> >> Dot.Africa is an initiative supported by ICANN, that aims at >> unifying and consolidating the African Information Society and >> presence within the Internet as distinct from other Continental >> communities. As such, there now exists dot.EU (.EU), dot.Asia. >> (.ASIA) and dot.LatinAmerica (.LA) as similar ongoing initiatives. >> The present paradigm is to halt Africans marginalization in this >> age of globalization. This is actually one of the goals of NEPAD, >> which of course is an initiative that is already endorsed b the >> UN. There are no prices for guessing what would happen if >> dot.Africa is not also initiated and implemented at the same time >> that other Continental communities on the net have been put in >> place. >> >> To get this of the ground, it appears from the experiences of the >> others, a minimum of 13 countries in Africawould have to come on >> board. The endorsement for UNECA would of course be helpful. >> This initiative would require a proposal to be distributed to the >> potential participating countries. UNECA’s help would be crucial >> in communicating who might wish to participate. Countries that ha >> ve already have ongoing National policies that relate ICT as a str >> ategic tool for National development would be the primary candidat >> es. Being something that would turn into a Continental initiativ >> e, it is rewarding at best for the UNECA to play an active role in >> this initial stage. >> >> As an African representative on ICANN board, I have taken the >> initiative to coordinate and see the successful implementation of >> the project. I believe therefore, we should have a meeting to >> progress this further. I suggest we meet ASAP to get this moving, >> as time is of essence to the extent that the application for the >> domain name must be submitted before January 2007. >> >> However due to our travel schedules, we should arrange a >> teleconference meeting that is mutually convenient for all within >> the next two weeks. >> >> Regards, >> Sophia >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: njenga.mkenya(a)gmail.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/njenga.mkenya%40gmail.… >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: solo.mburu(a)gmail.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/solo.mburu%40gmail.com >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau >> >> ***************************************************** >> Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze >> all the same way to the side of a hill! >> >> AND >> >> It is better to die in dignity than in the ignominy of ambiguous >> generosity! >> >> http://smiley2.wordpress.com >> http://mburu.sikika.co.ke >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail… >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Barrack O. 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Kenya ranked as one of the best countries in the world
by Alice Munyua 05 Sep '10

05 Sep '10

*http://home.co.ke/index.php/arts-and-culture/culture/127-culture/425--kenya-ranked-as-one-of-the-best-countries-in-the-world (from Access Kenya) For all y'all who'd packed your bags and were leaving for other countries, here's some news that may give you pause ... * A survey carried out by American periodical, Newsweek, has ranked Kenya as the best country in East Africa, fourth in sub-Saharan Africa, (after Botswana, South Africa and Ghana), and 87th worldwide. The ranking was out of 100 countries and five categories of national well being --- education, health, political environment, economic dynamism and quality of life --- were used to deduce the ranking. Although Newsweek says that their study is not 'perfect', it does give a good idea of how countries are performing around the world. According to Newsweek, the best country in the world is Finland, followed by Switzerland, Sweden and Australia. The USA and UK were ranked 11th and 14th respectively. Out of about 193 countries in the world (the number varies depending on who is doing the counting), numbers 80, 82, 86 and 87 went to Botswana, SA, Ghana and Kenya. North African countries, categorised differently, seemed to rank on average better than sub-Saharan countries. Egypt, for instance, was ranked 74. Tunisia and Morocco were 65 and 67 respectively. I was surprised to find that Rwanda was not mentioned at all in the top 100. And our oga brothers (Nigeria) came in at 99. Countries with smaller populations seemed to rank higher than those with big populations. Of the top 10 best countries, seven have small populations of less than 20 million people and they each enjoy a high per capita income of more than $12,000 per year --- Sh967,000 per annum or Sh80,000 per month. /Compiled by Judy Mumo/ --

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ICT event planning and business information
by Andrea Bohnstedt 05 Sep '10

05 Sep '10

Hey lovely people, I have noticed that there's a whole gaggle of ICT events next week, with several overlapping ones, which is really a pity - they all sound interesting. So I thought I'd quickly flag the Business Diary on Ratio Magazine, the online business magazine that I publish: http://www.ratio-magazine.com/Business-Diary/ On this page, you can list your business event (conference, training, seminar, trade fair) for free - just email us the details. We're in the process of changing it to the same format as the career pages ( http://www.ratio-magazine.com/careers/index.php) so that you can search for specific countries and industries, and even set email alerts for e.g. ICT events. Obviously this is not an event co-ordinating service, but the more information we have, the easier it will be to check out quickly who's doing what when, and avoid overlaps. ) And speaking of careers: if you're recruiting, send us the job ad. Regular listings are free, and 'featured jobs' are a kidogo bit of money. On that (self-marketing) note, have a good weekend! :) Andrea -- Andrea Bohnstedt Publisher +254 720 960 322 www.ratio-magazine.com

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Secure ICT 2010 Conference- Change of Date
by Evans Kahuthu 04 Sep '10

04 Sep '10

Dear Listers, On behalf of the Secure ICT 2010 Conference committee, I would like to inform you that we have received a lot of requests from our 2010 conference participants to move the conference date. In addition, the muslim holiday of Eid ul-fitr might be on thursday or friday, which unfortunately thursday is one of the conference day. To this end, the new date is october 5-6, 2010 at the same venue. We are very sorry for the inconvinience. For more information regarding the conference, kindly visit http://secureict.co.ke Sincerely, Evans Kahuthu

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Fwd: [eaigfplanning] 2010 EAIGF draft report
by Alice Munyua 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Dear all, FYI First draft of the 3rd EA-IGF is now online. See links below. best alice -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [eaigfplanning] 2010 EAIGF draft report Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 01:42:20 -0700 (PDT) From: Lillian Nalwoga <lnalwoga(a)yahoo.com> To: alice(a)apc.org CC: eaigfplanning(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke, wiu-forum(a)wougnet.org Dear members, I am pleased to announce the first draft East African Internet Governance Forum report is now available for public online at http://eaigf.or.ke/files/EAIGF_2010_Report.pdf . The 3rd EAIGF took place at Imperial Royale, Kampala on 11 - 13 August 2010. The report will also be presented the 5th UN-IGF taking place on 14 - 17 September 2010 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Best regards, Lillian Nalwoga

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Oracle Experts Needed ASAP
by Martin Njuguna-Digital Vision 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Dear Listers, We need Oracle certified experts with the following qualifications with immediate effect Oracle certified professional Hands on experience in a busy environment(Oracle PL SQL scripting) Linux/UNix essentials A degree in computer science or equivalent Successful candidate will be given a 3 month contract immediately. If you are the person and you are willing to start immediately, kindly submit your cv to martin(a)digitalvision.co.ke<h/1k4a6myebmo6z/?v=b&cs=wh&to=martin(a)digitalvision.co.ke>-with the title Oracle Consultant Awaiting your cvs Martin S. Njuguna Digital Vision EA Limited http://bit.ly/c6ItdF c:+254 721 440 543 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +254 721 440 543 end_of_the_skype_highlighting t:+254 20 21 33 865 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +254 20 21 33 865 end_of_the_skype_highlighting e:[email protected]<h/1k4a6myebmo6z/?v=b&cs=wh&to=e%3Amartin(a)digitalvision.co.ke> w: http://www.digitalvision.co.ke Skype: digitalv.ke Martin S. Njuguna Digital Vision EA Limited http://bit.ly/c6ItdF c:+254 721 440 543 t:+254 20 21 33 865 e:[email protected] <e%3Amartin(a)digitalvision.co.ke> w: http://www.digitalvision.co.ke Skype: digitalv.ke

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Deteriorating Safaricom or simply broken systems??
by Odhiambo Washington 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Last evening I loaded KES 2,300 worth of credit on a Safaricom data line (0720 332211) and sent an sms to 446 to purchase a 300MB bundle. With their br0ken systems (the whole of yesterday) they could not allocate me the bundle immediately, even though they promptly deducted the KES 999. Because I could not get the confirmation of bundle allocation (CS kept telling me to wait for 20, 30, N minutes for the confirmation to come) I decided to just plugin the SIM card and use it, hoping the bundle had been allocated but only the confirmation sms was delayed. I ended up using KES 800 of my balance airtime after they deducted the KES 999 (instead of the bundle!!) and I got to know that only today when I called CS and they gave me the shocking news - you have only KES 500-and-something airtime on that line!! The whole of yesterday their system was broken down. I suffered the same during the day. I loaded 2500 on a different number and sent "activate" to 448 for a 1GB Bundle. I could not get the confirmation after about 10 minutes and called CS, who told me that they were experiencing problems and I should wait for about 2 hours. I had to buy 500 and top up and just use it like that without purchasing a bundle, while waiting for the 2+ hours... Is there a way for redress with Safaricom? They've literally stolen from me, by deducting my KES 999 and not allocating me the bundle "within the required time" (or isn't there something like this?), making me to use my reserved airtime instead! There must be better ways of dealing with this from Safaricom, or any other provider for that matter. It is simply not acceptable, and I do feel that when I buy a commodity (like the bundle) I should get it immediately, unless there is a condition that stipulates that the provider is at liberty to decide when to give it to me. I also believe that it's the obligation of the provider to notify me when they have a problem that would affect the services I buy from them. Safaricom, I want my money back, as small as it is! -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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Suggestions for New Ministries Structure
by waudo siganga 02 Sep '10

02 Sep '10

Dear Colleagues, The New Constitution proposes a maximum number of 22 GoK ministries and the private Sector is being asked for suggestions on how the present 42 ministries could be merged to form 22 or less. What suggestions can we have for the ICT domicile? Kind Regards, Waudo

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Fwd: [AfriNIC-announce] AfriNIC-13 Online Registration Open
by Adiel A. Akplogan 02 Sep '10

02 Sep '10

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: Diane Nuteau <diane(a)afrinic.net> > Date: September 1, 2010 17:33:35 PM GMT+04:00 > To: announce(a)afrinic.net > Cc: AfriNIC Meeting Co-ordination <meeting-coord(a)afrinic.net> > Subject: [AfriNIC-announce] AfriNIC-13 Online Registration Open > > Dear Colleagues, > > We are pleased to announce that the online registration for the > AfriNIC-13 > meeting, which will be held from 20-26 November 2010 in > Johannesburg, is now > open. You can register online up to 15 November 2010 at: > > For first time registration - > http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-13/index.php/register/first-time-registr… > > For returning participants - > http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-13/index.php/register/returning-particip… > > Registration for our meeting is free of charge. > > For more information about the meeting you can visit the meeting web > site at: > > http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-13 > > Information about accommodation and the venue will be posted on the > web site > soon and we will also let you know once it is done. > > Thank you and looking forward seeing you in Johannesburg. > > AfriNIC Meeting Team > _______________________________________________ > announce mailing list > announce(a)afrinic.net > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/announce

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Secure ICT 2010 Conference- 7 Days to go!
by Evans Kahuthu 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

Dear Listers, Greetings from Secure ICT 2010 Conference committee. It is our pleasure to update you that the provisional agenda for the 2nd annual Information Communication Technology & Network Security Conference is available online at http://secureict.co.ke/agenda.aspx If you have not registered for the conference, its not too late. Simply register online at http://secureict.co.ke/registration.aspx Please remember to bring your business cards for networking with your peers. We look forward to seeing you at The PanAfric Hotel, Nairobi on sept 8-9, 2010. If you have any questions or need clarification, do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Regards, Evans Kahuthu, Secure ICT 2010 Conference Coordinator, phone: +254-710649304, +254-202188830

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Suggestions for New Ministries Structure
by waudo siganga 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

Dear Colleagues, The New Constitution proposes a maximum number of 22 GoK ministries and the private Sector is being asked for suggestions on how the present 42 ministries could be merged to form 22 or less. What suggestions can we have for the ICT domicile? Kind Regards, Waudo

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Suggestions for New Ministries Structure
by waudo siganga 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

Dear Colleagues, The New Constitution proposes a maximum number of 22 GoK ministries and the private Sector is being asked for suggestions on how the present 42 ministries could be merged to form 22 or less. What suggestions can we have for the ICT domicile? Kind Regards, Waudo

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