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SIM card registration - anecdotal evidence
by Andrea Bohnstedt 23 Jul '10

23 Jul '10

I wrote this short piece recently, looking at the benefits of SIM card registration (e.g. fighting crime) versus the fact that it's an admin headache. SIM Card Registration: Crime Prevention, Administrative Headache, or Both? <http://www.ratio-magazine.com/201006243475/Kenya/SIM-Card-Registration-Crim…>I have a suspicion that it's going to come down on the side of the admin headache: I went to register my SIM cards yesterday. Safcom's forms have no duplicate, so I basically walked away with no evidence that I had tried to comply with the regulations. I noted down the number on the form, but that's no good if someone loses the form, which appears entirely possible. The lady at the outlet told me that the forms would be passed on to CCK and she 'hoped that the information would be processed.' The 'hope' in that sentence gave me nervous visions of stacks of forms. Like the immigration card stacks at the airport. Zain at least have a duplicate that you can take with you, but no stamp or anything showing that you have really submitted your details. Neither one actually checked the copy of my passport against the details I put down on the form, or just checked the passport copy itself against the passport (I could have probably taken someone else's passport. Or faked the information on it. I could have also just made up my postal and residential address since there's no way of checking this via my passport. Good thing I'm lazy). My colleague reported something similar from her trip to Orange Telkom and another mobile operator outlet: The first outlet she went to didn't insist on seeing her ID (she didn't have a photocopy), and since she just came out of the first operator's outlet, the people at the second one said that she must be ok, and so took her registration form without even asking for the ID. Yes, really. I'm not sure what the provisions are for keeping that new subscriber data base updated, but I do wonder about the accuracy of that data base in the first place. That's without even thinking about data security and the capacity of the police to intervene and follow up in case of any crime. Anecdotal evidence from Tanzania: 'I registered one of my lines with a shopping centre security guard for a TZS500/= facilitation fee. And he made sure I got the duplicate. I can't work out whose interests this exercise benefits, apart from entrepreneurial security men.' Happy Furahiday everyone! Andrea

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mobile tariffs?
by Michael Ouma 23 Jul '10

23 Jul '10

How come Safaricom still charges Kshs 8/min for on-net and Kshs 12/min for off-net calls while the competition has reduced it's rates, with Zain Kenya now charging just Kshs 6/min for off-net calls and Kshs 3/ min for on-net? ...what's the rationale for all these? Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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FW: Job Vacancy with AVOIR
by Edith Adera 21 Jul '10

21 Jul '10

http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/blog/%5Buser-raw%5D/vacancy-network-ma… FOSSFA, InWEnt and AVOIR are pleased to announce the vacancy for the "MIP Network Manager". In order to qualify software developers and enable the creation of innovative local FOSS solutions, a mentored internship programme in software development will be implemented, matching persons interested in improving their programming skills with suitable mentors guiding them through the coding of specific software projects relevant to local African contexts. For the first phase of this Mentored Internship Programme from October 2010 till March 2011 nine universities from the AVOIR network will be participating. TERM The initial contract will be from 1 September 2010 - 30 June 2011, but may be renewed for a second phase. During the first two months the position will require full time engagement. However, following this phase it will be possible to perform the tasks on a part-time basis. APPLICATION Interested candidates should send their CV as well as an application letter as soon as possible, to Mr. George Nyambuya, Programme Manager ict@innovation (george.nyambuya[at]inwent.co.za), with copy to Petra Hagemann, Programme Coordination ict@innovation (petra.hagemann[at]inwent.org) Last date of application: August 8th, 2010 OVERVIEW OF TASKS The TOR for the position of manager for this internship programme (MIP Network Manager) includes the following main components: Preparation of internship programme: - Supporting Host Organisation Coordinators in identifying and matching interns, projects and mentors as well as networking with the local IT industries - Development of an educational concept and internship curricula - Compiling possible additional activities for interns and creating linkages between other AVOIR and ict@innovation activities - Creating an overview of local FOSS Industries and projects Implementation of internship programme: - Supervision of Intern and Mentor cooperation and monitoring of activities, - Assure regular exchange within and between the different groups and stakeholders - Creating linkages with international partners and similar schemes, - Actively contributing to the AVOIR and ict@innovation community through mailing list activities, writing news stories and marketing of programme Evaluation and follow-up to internship programme: - Evaluating the programme and design improved programme components - Designing an internship alumni programme, - Supporting further exchange via an online community of practice of FOSS developers The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR), including a detailed job description, qualification criteria, and application procedures, for this position can be downloaded as a PDF here, als well as the, as well as the time line for this position. We look forward to receiving your application!

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Internet Policy Survey in Kenya
by Barrack Otieno 20 Jul '10

20 Jul '10

Dear Colleagues, There is an ongoing regional survey on Internet Policy, some of you may have come across this on other lists but just in case you did not kindly spare a few minutes and fill it, as the saying goes Information is power, we alll stand to benefit from this resource, you may access the questionaire through the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QYTXSNZ. -- Barrack O. Otieno +41767892272 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Fwd: Open Position at AfriNIC
by Adiel A. Akplogan 19 Jul '10

19 Jul '10

You may be interested. - a. Begin forwarded message: > From: AfriNIC HR Team <hr(a)afrinic.net> > Date: July 18, 2010 21:50:22 PM GMT+04:00 > To: announce(a)afrinic.net, members(a)afrinic.net > Subject: Open Position at AfriNIC > > [*** Apologies for duplicate e-mails ***] > > Dear Colleagues, > > We wish to inform you that we have a vacancy for the position of > Communications Area Manager at AfriNIC. > > This position will be based at our headquarters in Mauritius. > > Do not hesitate to visit http://www.afrinic.net/job/ for more > information or contact us at hr(a)afrinic.net. > > Sincerely > > AfriNIC HR team. > www.afrinic.net/job/ > WE VALUE YOUR COMPETENCIES & YOUR COMMITMENT

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Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 8 of 8 Summary
by Barrack Otieno 17 Jul '10

17 Jul '10

Dear Listers, Today we conclude 8 days of interesting discourse on Internet Governance issues in Kenya. As mentioned by some contributors in earlier posts, being a new area, there is a great need for capacity building and awareness to ensure that the country is able to reap the benefits of the new info-economy. We would like to invite listers who might not have had the chance to make their posts to do so under the respective subject lines in the next two days before compilation of the final report that will be presented during the face to face discussions scheduled for the end of this month. In a nutshell we explored the following areas: 1. Internet Governance rationale - What is internet governance and why internet governance at this point in time. 2. Infrastructure issues: Unified Licensing., Fibre Optic cable 3. Critical Internet Resources 4. Management of the dot KE cctld 5. IPv6 6. ecrimes, privacy, data security. Despite the limited time frame the discussion was exciting, i am sure the many that followed the debate silently would not their heads in agreement. Today and tomorrow will be dedicated to exploring other areas that might of interest in so far Internet Governance in Kenya is concerned one of them being cloud computing was which pointed out by Dr. Waudo Siganga. Thank you -- Barrack O. Otieno +41767892272 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Invitation to the 2010 Kenya IGF Meeting Panafric hotel Nairobi 29.07.2010
by Barrack Otieno 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

Dear All, The Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC), the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and other participating organisations wish to invite you to the 2010 Kenya IGF to be held at the Panafric hotel in Nairobi, on the 29th of July 2010 7.00 am to 1:00 Pm The 2010 Kenya IGF is a follow up to the 2009 national IGF and theregional East Africa Intrenet Governance Forum 2009 (EA-IGF2009), as well as preparation for the EA-IGF 2010. The national and the regional forums aim at creating awareness, instituting a consensus building process to develop a common understanding of local IG issues as well as building capacity in order to enable meaningful participation in global Internet policy, governance anddevelopment processes and initiatives. The Kenya IGF will therefore provide Kenyan Internet stakeholders with an opportunity to increase understanding of Internet governance issues and the links with socio-economic, political and cultural development and strengthen the internet governance community of practise evolving in the East Africa region. Further, Kenya has expressed interest in hosting the 2011 global United Nations Intrenet Governnace Forum (UN-IGF) the Kenya and EA IGF will support the goals of the IGF and the continued evolution of the open,multi-stakeholder internet. The outcomes of the K-IGF will be submitted and presented at the 2010 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EA-IGF 2010) to be held in Kampala,Uganda from the 11th to the 13th of August 2010 and subsequently to the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting to be held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 14-17 September 2010. On behalf of all participating organizations, it is my pleasure to invite you to the Kenya IGF. More information can be found on the National IGFwebsite http://www.eaigf.or.ke/nigfs/kigf.html. we hope you will be able to participate as per the attached proposed programme. For planning purposes, kindly send an email to kenya(a)eaigf.or.ke<http://us.mc578.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]><mailto: kenya(a)eaigf.or.ke<http://us.mc578.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > confirming your attendance. Kind Regards, Joe Kiragu Administrative Manger Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC) kiragu(a)kenic.or.ke<http://us.mc578.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> -- Barrack O. Otieno +41767892272 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 7 of 8 Theme:E-Crime, Online Privacy & Data Security- Continuation
by Judy Okite 14 Jul '10

14 Jul '10

Good Morning, As we near, closing these discussions we, feel free to contribute to the former threads by clicking on the correct subject/title. Today we continue with , - a) E-crime- situation in Kenya - b) E- Voting- where Kenya is @ And today we add c) c) Online privacy and data security i) Sim card registration- on the 21st June 2010 the government through CCK(Communication Commission of Kenya) declared it mandatory for all mobile users to register their Sim cards More info: http://www.cck.go.ke/news/2010/news_21june2010.html “The exercise is aimed at safeguarding the public against acts of insecurity, including the wide spread threats posed by terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering, extortion, fraud, hate messages, and incitement that are now wide spread throughout the world, “said the Minister for Information and Communication. Currently we have 18million (I stand to be corrected ) mobile users in Kenya, In these forms, one has to give their residential area , their identity card number, their birth information etc… That is a whole lot of data on Kenyans… in short , a grand database! From yesterday’s discussions we saw that currently we have no LAW to guard this database. Q. What will stop the Authority from using my details wrongly? Q. What happens if I don’t register by 31st of July? I will be disconnected? Under what LAW? ii) When I send a SMS to 3007 with an ID card number, it returns with voter details, full names, place of voting and voter card number of the ID card holder, however, 1, the system put in place, does not verify in any way that it’s the real owner of the ID card, that has sent this query? a) Can this data be manipulated? Then what? A question, on top of my head, with all these ongoing, what creates demand for LAW?(if there is anything, like that) Your queries, comments, inputs, corrections are welcome! Kind Regards, -- “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan

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Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 6 of 8 Theme:E-Crime, Online Privacy & Data Security.
by Judy Okite 13 Jul '10

13 Jul '10

Good Morning, I hope that we all, had a restful weekend! unless you were @ the campaign trails :-) To the FIFA world cup2010 winners,SPAIN, CONGRATULATIONS!! To the rest, lets keep an eye on 2014…yet another chance to better our skills J As we continue with our discussions, your comments and contributions to the former threads are welcome, just respond to the correct subject/title. The next two days (Monday & Tuesday) we will be discussing: a) a) e-crime- Definition: E-crime is where a computer or other electronic communications device (eg mobile phone) is used to commit an offence. Looking at this definition, the question on top of my head, is how many transactions do we do through our mobile phones, in Kenya. a) MPESA, ZAP- transfer of money To my knowledge (I stand to be corrected) MPESA /ZAP still rides under the umbrella of Telecommunication, banking and IT. Lately, you can pay your electricity bill, water bill etc…through this medium. Their usage has increased and we have branded it innovation, creativity, but are we being oblivious of the implications? Where or who do you approach in loss of your money? KPLC or Safaricom/Zain?etc and many other services that we are paying for using MPESA/ZAP b) b) E-voting Definition: is an election system that allows a voter to record his or her secure and secret ballot electronically. Currently we have a pilot project on e-voting that will first be tested, during the referendum on 4th August 2010.there are at least 1.5 million new voters in the 18 EVR pilot constituencies. more info: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000007579&cid=4&ttl=Kenya… In the recent days, we have experienced instances of ‘computer error’ within the Ministry of Finance and Education, what happens when the same happens with the IIEC? What do we have in place as a country, to ensure that this does not happen and if it does, does IIEC have the technical know-how? and as Kenyans, are we assured that such a case will have ‘e-evidence’ on how and when and where the ‘computer error’ took place? I hope that these two are bound to see our inboxes full as it touches on each and every one of us. Your thoughts, corrections, inputs, queries, reactions are welcome! Kind Regards, -- “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan

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FW: THE ECONOMIST: This Time, Kenya Might Be On Top of This List...
by Edith Adera 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

See The Economist article - Kenya tops the list of the most expensive politicians!!! what a shame with the level of poverty in the country! Edith ________________________________ FYI [cid:[email protected]] Politicians' Salaries Leaders of the fee world How much a country's leader is paid compared to GDP per person Jul 5th 2010 ON MONDAY July 5th Raila Odinga, Kenya's prime minister, rejected the pay increase he was awarded by the country's parliament last week. MPs had granted Mr Odinga a rise to nearly $430,000 a year, while giving themselves a 25% increase to $161,000. This boost would place Mr Odinga among the highest-paid political leaders in the world. More worryingly, his salary would be some 240 times greater than the country's GDP per person (measured on a purchasing-power parity basis). Lee Hsien Loong, the prime minister of Singapore, tops our list of selected leaders' salaries. He is paid more than 40 times the city-state’s GDP per person. At the other end of the scale, Manmohan Singh, the prime minister of India, reaffirms his reputation for saintliness by taking a modest sum from Indian taxpayers. [cid:[email protected]]

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Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 5 of 8 Theme : Critical Internet Resources- Continuation
by Judy Okite 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

Greetings All, Thank you, for all your inputs to the previous threads. Feel free to post your belated remarks on the previous themes, by clicking on the correct subject/title. Today, we continue to discuss Critical Internet Resources, 1. DNSSEC 2. IPV6- the regulatory angle, Yesterday,on Regulation McTim,said and I quote “I am of the opinion that if a person or org wants to live in a v4 world, then a nation state sholdn't preclude them from doing that. Having said that, I think it would be useful to point out that most (if not all) kit imported (new and used) is either v6 ready or with a few software changes, can be made v6 ready.” What is your thought? Should we be concerned about e.g the hardware getting into our country ? And if we should, who should be in charge of that? Reactions? Today , we add 3. .ke ccTLD management (Kenya Country Top Level Domain) *Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC)* was borne through a broad based consultative process of the "Local Internet Community" with an aim to institute a local non-profit organization to manage and operate the .KE ccTLD. This was an initial step to facilitate growth of the Internet sub-sect and foster the uptake of ICT's in the country through a public private partnership (ppp's). www.kenic.or.ke KENIC has been managing the .ke , since its inception, but last year, The Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act of 2009 mandated the Commission to provide public policy oversight on the administration and management of the dot KE country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD). http://www.e- government.go.ke/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=1&Itemid=119 1. A message sent by Mr. Walubengo, before the discussions begun and I quote “ I just have an update from yesterday's KENIC AGM (www.kenic.or.ke) where the Chair, Sammy Buruchara made some clarification on the role of the regulator (CCK) with regards to the management of the 2nd level Kenyan domain name space. While he conceded that the Kenya Comm. Act (2009) does mandate the Regulator to oversee these subdomains, the Minister had yet to issue regulations on how it would be done because most stakeholders have shown concern and reservations on that specific clause...meaning status quo remains where the multistakeholder, public private partnership that makes up KENIC still manages and oversees all levels of the .KE namespace untill hopefully some consensus is reached on the way forward...” Why has it taken this long for the Minister to act? Is there a system/process and is it underway? I would love to hear from the knowledgeable people, what effect has this had in the market, more especially for the Registrars. Your thoughts, inputs, corrections, are most welcome… Kind Regards, -- “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 4 of 8 Theme : Critical Internet Resources
by Barrack Otieno 11 Jul '10

11 Jul '10

Zacs, Your intervention is timely and makes a lot of sense, might this involve MOIC in any way, it would be nice to hear what the 'Government' says on this matter, i hope bwana PS comes is listening, and what do the consumers say? On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 9:51 AM, Zacs <mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > allow me to comment on item 2 (a) as raised. my comment come as a layman > not as an authority in the field. > > Flashback: In order to implement KS1515 (Code of practice for inspection > of road vehicles.) i believe it was a concerted effort between the > ministry of finance and Kebs. the minister imposed a tax on the importation > of vehicles above the age of 8 yrs which made it prohibitively expensive to > make such an importation. > > Comment: i therefore posit it that both KEBS and KRA (on behalf of the MoF) > must work out a formula to implement a "ban" on the importation of none IPv6 > compliant equipment. > > > > > --- On *Thu, 7/8/10, Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com>* wrote: > > > From: Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [ke-internetusers] Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 4 of 8 Theme : > Critical Internet Resources > To: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, > "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net>, "Skunkworks forum" < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Date: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 2:48 AM > > > > Greetings All, > > As we continue with our online discussions, I would like to remind you that > you can still post your belated remarks on the previous themes, just > remember to click on the right subject/title. > > For the next two days (Thursday & Friday) we will be looking at Critical > Internet Resources, Kenya perspective: > > 1) DNSSEC > > Definition: introduces security at the infrastructure level through a > hierarchy of cryptographic signatures attached to the DNS records. Users > are assured that the source of the data is verifiably the stated source, and > the mapping of name to IP address is accurate. > > > > The stability, reliability and security of DNS data is paramount to any Top > level domain (TLD) > > > > In non- technical terms, what is in it for Kenya? why should we discuss it? > > > > 2) IPV6 – > > Definition: is the culmination of over a decade's worth of work, mainly > inspired by the IPV4 address* exhaustation *and is designed to enable the > global expansion of the Internet.(http://www.afrinic.net/IPv6/) > > I would like us to delve into IPV6, discussions from two perspectives: > > a) Regulatory- > > Last year, there was a suggestion that KEBS or KRA should ensure that no > hardware or software should be allowed into the country that is not IPV6 > compliant. > > Any updates on that? Who should be in-charge? > > b) How prepared are we (Kenya) any statistics? Are there any > benefits? What are they? > > In short the challenges and milestone. > > I hope that our responses will put Solomon’s mind to rest, as he > rightfully asked on day 1: > > > > “One thing that I struggle to understand is IPV6. There are a number of > essentials that will help the society fully migrate and adapt the IPV6 > equipment. One thing that beats logic is how does one really know an > equipment is IPV6 compliant? I posit this question because it emerged that > all the so-called digital television in Kenya were not digital after all! > “ > > > > > > Your thoughts, inputs, querries, comments, corrections are most welcome! > > > > Kind Regards, > > -- > “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and > what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” > Kofi Annan > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net <http://mc/[email protected]> > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > > > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > -- Barrack O. Otieno +41767892272 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Web Editor - Job description
by Wainaina Mungai 11 Jul '10

11 Jul '10

*Job Description* *Position : Web Editor, TV/radio station* Reporting to the Head of ICT, the successful candidate will support the news team, marketing and other departments in editing, developing and promoting the organisation's website. The web editor will: • liaise with in-house and external authors, edit their articles, reports and ensure continuous renewal of the site. • write summaries and brief descriptions for the organisation’s website • edit and compose the company’s newsletter • write or edit promotional material • write or edit press releases • format documents and web brochures using desktop publishing software • publish website articles using the company’s content management system • support the news and communications teams in keeping the databases up to date • promote the company’s website by networking with other institutions, bloggers and communications professionals. • support the news, public relations and communications teams in developing the company’s web presence. • ensure the referencing of the company's publications on external websites • manage web users feedback • promote interactivity, SEO and the use social media • promote a blogging culture amongst the company's staff • liase with the sales and marketing team in selling banner advertisements *Requirements and Qualifications* • University degree or equivalent in communications, media or information sciences • Experience in blogging and use of social media such as twitter, facebook, youtube etc • Good knowledge of development in new media tools integration of audio, video, maps etc • First-class writing and editing skills in English • Experience in web publishing and SEO, CMS • Ability to deliver on obligations work with minimal supervision • Good communication and interpersonal skills To apply, please forward a complete CV and covering letter, including salary requirements to: *hr(a)mediamax.co.ke* * * *Applications should be submitted by end of day Monday, 12th July 2010.*

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Kenya IGF 2010 Mailing List Discussions Day 3 of 8 Theme : Infrastructure Issues - Impact of the Unified Licensing Model IGF Mailing List Discussions
by Barrack Otieno 09 Jul '10

09 Jul '10

Listers, We will carry on with discussions on Infrastructure issues, feel free to comment on other threads as we move on. Today we review the impact of the Unified Licensing Model. ICT industry stakeholders gave the Communications Commission of Kenya the green light to implement a unified technology licensing framework. We may all agree that to a good extent the regulator has done well in so far as the promises it made are concerned, however there has been a lot of hue and cry in the industry lately as players flex their muscles using the provisions of the model to gain the most in terms of market share, however according to David Rogerson a technology expert Unified Licensing is no Panacea, in a article posted on http://www.ovum.com/go/content/c,62120,68257, he points out the fact that Unified Licensing model will not magically transform the moribund fixed networks in Africa or elsewhere, as to whether we agree or not…the floor is open Reference Sources : http://www.mulonga.net/forum/index.php?topic=442.0;wap2

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Kenya IGF 2010, Discussions :Day 4 of 8 Theme : Critical Internet Resources
by Judy Okite 09 Jul '10

09 Jul '10

Greetings All, As we continue with our online discussions, I would like to remind you that you can still post your belated remarks on the previous themes, just remember to click on the right subject/title. For the next two days (Thursday & Friday) we will be looking at Critical Internet Resources, Kenya perspective: 1) DNSSEC Definition: introduces security at the infrastructure level through a hierarchy of cryptographic signatures attached to the DNS records. Users are assured that the source of the data is verifiably the stated source, and the mapping of name to IP address is accurate. The stability, reliability and security of DNS data is paramount to any Top level domain (TLD) In non- technical terms, what is in it for Kenya? why should we discuss it? 2) IPV6 – Definition: is the culmination of over a decade's worth of work, mainly inspired by the IPV4 address* exhaustation *and is designed to enable the global expansion of the Internet.(http://www.afrinic.net/IPv6/) I would like us to delve into IPV6, discussions from two perspectives: a) Regulatory- Last year, there was a suggestion that KEBS or KRA should ensure that no hardware or software should be allowed into the country that is not IPV6 compliant. Any updates on that? Who should be in-charge? b) How prepared are we (Kenya) any statistics? Are there any benefits? What are they? In short the challenges and milestone. I hope that our responses will put Solomon’s mind to rest, as he rightfully asked on day 1: “One thing that I struggle to understand is IPV6. There are a number of essentials that will help the society fully migrate and adapt the IPV6 equipment. One thing that beats logic is how does one really know an equipment is IPV6 compliant? I posit this question because it emerged that all the so-called digital television in Kenya were not digital after all! “ Your thoughts, inputs, querries, comments, corrections are most welcome! Kind Regards, -- “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2010 Mailing List Discussions Day 2 of 8 Theme : Infrastructure Issues - Impact of the Fibre Optic Cable IGF Mailing List Discussions
by Barrack Otieno 07 Jul '10

07 Jul '10

Dear Listers, Apologies for starting the thread late and thanks to all those who responded actively on the first day, the thread is still open. Today we look at Infrastructure issues, a quick glance through last years report brings to mind the Pomp that greeted the TEAMS and SEACOM initiative, one year down the line, it would only be good to review the milestones we have made this far, going through an earlier discussion on this list, i noted an interesting article posted by listers that mentioned the fact that the undersea cable has led to a boom in Spam coming from the this region, the study was conducted by Symantec, i know this is just a tip of the ICEBERG and would like to look at the issue from a Social perspective as well as an economic perspective, are there real (tangible benefits) that the cables have brought or is it euphoria, do we have indicators that show how the country has benefited?, what do the various consituencies have to say? Consumer advocates, Youth Representatives, the Private Sector?..the discussion is open -- Barrack O. Otieno +41767892272 Skype: barrack.otieno

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where can i get an orange modem for Kshs 1,000?
by Michael Ouma 07 Jul '10

07 Jul '10

...can anyone direct me to where i can get an orange modem for Ksh 1,000? i'll really appreciate. Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2010 Mailing List Discussions Day 2 of 8 Theme : Infrastructure Issues - Impact of the Fibre Optic Cable IGF Mailing List Discussions
by charles nduati 07 Jul '10

07 Jul '10

Hi Walu and fellow listers, Once again we are back to the typical debate of whether the glass is half full or half empty. But if you ask bharti airtel who spent 1 trillion shs to buy out zain and located their head office in nairobi or telkom south africa who bought afsat and africa online and are also locating their head office in nairobi and ken tech data who recently got a 20 million bpo deal and many other examples, they will tell you the glass is 3/4 full A revolution doesn't happen over nigt it just explodes one nigt after many years of buid up lets keep the eye on the prize good day all Charles Nduati

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diplo internet governance
by meshack emakunat 06 Jul '10

06 Jul '10

looking forward to the achievement of vision 2030 through the aid of the internet.

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2010 Mailing List Discussions Day 2 of 8 Theme : Infrastructure Issues - Impact of the Fibre Optic Cable IGF Mailing List Discussions
by Barrack Otieno 06 Jul '10

06 Jul '10

Dear Listers, Apologies for starting the thread late and thanks to all those who responded actively on the first day, the thread is still open. Today we look at Infrastructure issues, a quick glance through last years report brings to mind the Pomp that greeted the TEAMS and SEACOM initiative, one year down the line, it would only be good to review the milestones we have made this far, going through an earlier discussion on this list, i noted an interesting article posted by listers that mentioned the fact that the undersea cable has led to a boom in Spam coming from the this region, the study was conducted by Symantec, i know this is just a tip of the ICEBERG and would like to look at the issue from a Social perspective as well as an economic perspective, are there real (tangible benefits) that the cables have brought or is it euphoria, do we have indicators that show how the country has benefited?, what do the various consituencies have to say? Consumer advocates, Youth Representatives, the Private Sector?..the discussion is open On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 4:45 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Thanks Walu for providing insight in so far as capacity building is > concerned. Grace, your compliments are appreciated, i would also like to > acknowledge the fact that you ably represented the youth in the last IGF at > Sharm El Sheikh as one of the panelists in the Social Networking session. We > shall be discussing e crimes, privacy and Data Security on day 6 and your > input is welcome. > > On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 4:40 PM, Grace Bomu <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Dear All, >> Let me start by congratulating the choice of moderators for this year. It >> is heartening to see the youth in action because today is the leadership >> platform promised to us yesterday. I hope the discussions shall be as >> interactive as in the past. >> >> I believe we need the Kenya IGF as a learning, lobbying process. While I >> cannot say the duration it should go on for, for sure it is a current need, >> and we should keep having it as long as the need exists. >> >> Looking at the suggested topics and those that were discussed last year, >> it is apparent that the issue of (internet) *rights *keeps coming up. I >> hope that since it is a cross cutting issue, we shall discuss it in more >> detail and even add a voice to the main IGF on these issues. >> >> Looking forward. >> Regards, >> >> On 5 July 2010 15:32, Solomon Mburu Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> On 5 July 2010 14:39, Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Thank you, Gentlemen, >>>> >>>> However, my question still remains, does or should KI-IGF have a >>>> stipulated mandate/time...where its tasks can be evaluated? has it been >>>> instrumental in achieving something to/for the stipulated Multi-stakeholders >>>> mentioned? >>>> >>>> can K-IGF be part of Kenya's vision 2030? >>>> >>>> ???? >>>> >>>> Interesting thought here. KIGF's mandate should go beyond the EAIGF and >>> as you've suggested, be part of Vision 2030, since this is the only document >>> that has long term priorities for making Kenya a middle level society by >>> 2030, or earlier, of course, unless, politicians mutilate it as they did >>> with our beloved proposed new constitution of Kenya. >>> In addition, what does the East African Community Protocol have in store >>> for the EAIGF? I see situations where we can exploit opportunities for >>> strengthening the forum in line with the protocol for the betterment of the >>> citizenry. I wouldn't like to believe that the Protocol is just limited to >>> products and not services! >>> >>>> your thoughts are welcomed and appreciated. >>>> >>>> Kind Regards, >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 2:31 PM, Solomon Mburu Kamau < >>>> solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 5 July 2010 14:18, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Thank you for raising this interesting perspective Judy. In my humble >>>>>> opinion there is a local perspective to Internet Governance Issues and a >>>>>> Global Perspective to the same. The Local initiative is not tied to the >>>>>> global one and i suppose this might give us some leeway to review whether we >>>>>> need to continue with it or not. In my opinion, i do feel with or without >>>>>> the global initiative we have to carry on with our local version of the >>>>>> Internet Governance Forum. I might not have an authoritative opinion in so >>>>>> far as Internet usage statistics are concerned but as far as i know we still >>>>>> have less than ten million Internet users which leads me to ask the question >>>>>> why? to attempt to answer myself i will attempt to identify the various >>>>>> constituencies on the Internet >>>>>> Children >>>>>> Youth >>>>>> Small and Medium Enterprises >>>>>> Banks >>>>>> Academia >>>>>> Technical Community >>>>>> Governmnet >>>>>> all this are sources of income for the governmnet and if we are to >>>>>> grow our GDP it is imperative that we get all this stakeholders together and >>>>>> identify their priorities in so far as Internet Usage is Concerned. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Why should education be expensive with e-learning?, why should >>>>>> healthcare be costly with e-health, why should banking be costly with >>>>>> e-banking? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> It think the main issue here is the classified into two aspects: the >>>>> willing buyer versus the willing seller (as-is) and the imposed buyer. >>>>> Logically, the reason as to why we find anything e-something is costly >>>>> than physical appearance, is because the society has not fully appreciated >>>>> and acknowledged the need for adapting to change. >>>>> In essence, mass education can work well in changing the mindset. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> , i hope this makes a case for the vailidity of the Kenya IGF forum, >>>>>> differing perspectives are invited though :-) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 1:09 PM, Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Dear Barrack,All, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> thank you for this introduction and I look forward to these >>>>>>> deliberations, however my question is >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "how long is the mandate for the Kenya IGF?" >>>>>>> >>>>>>> this year's focus on the global event is reviewing their 5year >>>>>>> mandate and look at its possible extension and why.....having borrowed the >>>>>>> 'not a decision making ,model' from the global event, are we looking at a >>>>>>> possible time lapse as well? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Kind Regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM, Barrack Otieno < >>>>>>> otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Dear Listers, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Another year has gone by and it is time to review the deliberations >>>>>>>> that were made during last years discussions which was moderated by Walu and >>>>>>>> Mwende Njiraini. While reflecting on this it is important to note that the >>>>>>>> IGF process is not a decision making mechanism but a platform for >>>>>>>> multistakeholder dialogue, the idea is to bring together organisations and >>>>>>>> persons involved in Internet public policy formulation. It is this >>>>>>>> organisations and persons that make the decisions or implement the changes >>>>>>>> that are required in the public space. This notwithsatnding, the Kenya IGF >>>>>>>> has made immense contribution to the East African IGF which is by far one of >>>>>>>> the best regional initiatives globally and provides a benchmark for other >>>>>>>> Regional initiatives that are coming up in Africa and the Global IGF >>>>>>>> process. Last years report is attached to this thread and i would like to >>>>>>>> invite listers to skim through it an identify issues that might need to be >>>>>>>> revisited and or reviewed. In addition you may propose areas that need to be >>>>>>>> taken into consideration as we prepare for the face to face discussions at >>>>>>>> the end of this Month. Please note that discussions around this theme will >>>>>>>> take one day however you may continue with the thread even after we have >>>>>>>> moved to the next theme which will look at Infrastructure issues. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This message was sent to: judyokite(a)gmail.com >>>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/judyokite%40gmail.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are >>>>>>> and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” >>>>>>> Kofi Annan >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Barrack O. Otieno >>>>>> +41767892272 >>>>>> Skype: barrack.otieno >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> 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 ignomity of ambiguous >>>>> generosity! >>>>> >>>>> http://smiley2.wordpress.com >>>>> http://mburu.sikika.co.ke >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> >>>>> This message was sent to: judyokite(a)gmail.com >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/judyokite%40gmail.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and >>>> what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” >>>> Kofi Annan >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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 ignomity of ambiguous >>> generosity! >>> >>> http://smiley2.wordpress.com >>> http://mburu.sikika.co.ke >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: nmutungu(a)gmail.com >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/nmutungu%40gmail.com >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) >> Kenya >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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. Otieno > +41767892272 > Skype: barrack.otieno > -- Barrack O. Otieno +41767892272 Skype: barrack.otieno

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[Fwd: Re: [governance] curious note on nairobi and brussels...]
by alice 05 Jul '10

05 Jul '10

Sorry top break the discussion thread on the Kenya IGF. But could not help sharing this with you, particularly considering that Kenya has expressed interest in hosting the 2011 UN-IGF. very best alice -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [governance] curious note on nairobi and brussels... Date: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:01:16 +0200 From: Anriette Esterhuysen <anriette(a)apc.org> Reply-To: governance(a)lists.cpsr.org,Anriette Esterhuysen <anriette(a)apc.org> Organization: Association for Progressive Communications To: governance(a)lists.cpsr.org, "Carlos A. Afonso" <ca(a)cafonso.ca> References: <9A36AD43-07B6-43B6-B348-6B5E8CCE9F7B(a)ipjustice.org> <AANLkTikUmS1d3DoLM6Q3L4NXzpolgKQYeGaWl5Zhsno-(a)mail.gmail.com> <D96FE7A3-C573-465D-B831-5435D137C5B9(a)ipjustice.org> <75822E125BCB994F8446858C4B19F0D705AC3E73BB(a)SUEX07-MBX-04.ad.syr.edu> <9D151813-00C1-46CE-9CFA-DBCF466AE29E(a)IPJUSTICE.ORG> <4C150EFE.3020704(a)cafonso.ca> <75822E125BCB994F8446858C4B19F0D705AC3E73EE(a)SUEX07-MBX-04.ad.syr.edu> <4C232E42.6010708(a)cafonso.ca> <4C232FC4.7090502(a)seltzer.com> <AANLkTinPESZIDdepCYUq-khrQaLF4D-ehcPLh-TXaoqb(a)mail.gmail.com> <4C30B533.60503(a)cafonso.ca> Dear c.a. Yes.. good question. Let's hope that we don't have the same paranoia emerge again when the IGF is being hosted in Kenya. Anriette On Sun, 2010-07-04 at 13:22 -0300, Carlos A. Afonso wrote: > Dear people, > > When ICANN proposed to hold their meeting in Nairobi, there came an > avalanche of reports and fears -- above all, a statement from the US > government warning all of us not to go due to serious security concerns. > > The ones who went (I was there) found a wonderful people, a nice > country, we learned a lot visiting museums and other places -- above > all, we were at least as safe as in our home towns. > > Now, in Brussels, one of us had its bag forcefully stolen at the central > train station. Nothing of this sort happened in Kenya. Our NCUC friend > Marcelo Fernandes Costa had about Eu5,000 in equipment and money stolen > in the capital of Europe. When he approached a policeman to report the > robbery, the Belgian shook his shoulders as if saying "nothing new...". > > Why didn't the US government and other "mandarins of worldwide security" > warn us about the serious risks we run when in civilized Europe??? > > --c.a. > ____________________________________________________________ > You received this message as a subscriber on the list: > governance(a)lists.cpsr.org > To be removed from the list, send any message to: > governance-unsubscribe(a)lists.cpsr.org > > For all list information and functions, see: > http://lists.cpsr.org/lists/info/governance > > Translate this email: http://translate.google.com/translate_t -- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ anriette esterhuysen - executive director association for progressive communications p o box 29755 melville - south africa 2109 anriette(a)apc.org - tel/fax + 27 11 726 1692 http://www.apc.org APC 1990-2010 www.apc.org Thank you for helping make APC what it is today! ¡Gracias por hacer de APC lo que es hoy! Merci d'avoir contribué à faire d'APC ce qu'elle est aujourd'hui! ____________________________________________________________ You received this message as a subscriber on the list: governance(a)lists.cpsr.org To be removed from the list, send any message to: governance-unsubscribe(a)lists.cpsr.org For all list information and functions, see: http://lists.cpsr.org/lists/info/governance Translate this email: http://translate.google.com/translate_t

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2010 Mailing List Discussions Day 1 of 8 Theme : Review of the 2009 IGF Mailing List Discussions
by Barrack Otieno 05 Jul '10

05 Jul '10

Dear Listers, Another year has gone by and it is time to review the deliberations that were made during last years discussions which was moderated by Walu and Mwende Njiraini. While reflecting on this it is important to note that the IGF process is not a decision making mechanism but a platform for multistakeholder dialogue, the idea is to bring together organisations and persons involved in Internet public policy formulation. It is this organisations and persons that make the decisions or implement the changes that are required in the public space. This notwithsatnding, the Kenya IGF has made immense contribution to the East African IGF which is by far one of the best regional initiatives globally and provides a benchmark for other Regional initiatives that are coming up in Africa and the Global IGF process. Last years report is attached to this thread and i would like to invite listers to skim through it an identify issues that might need to be revisited and or reviewed. In addition you may propose areas that need to be taken into consideration as we prepare for the face to face discussions at the end of this Month. Please note that discussions around this theme will take one day however you may continue with the thread even after we have moved to the next theme which will look at Infrastructure issues.

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2010 Mailing List Discussions Day 1 of 8 Theme : Review of the 2009 IGF Mailing List Discussions
by Barrack Otieno 05 Jul '10

05 Jul '10

Thanks Emmanuel, we shall be tackling the issue of Cyber Security on day 6 and your comments are welcome. With regard to Internet access from remote locations i have been following keenly Chrystal ``Naliaka's`project, (hope i got the spelling right ) which has received a lot of International recognition i am tempted to include the expansion of 3 G by Mobile Telcos, i wonder if Chrystal would be willing to share her achievements on this thread and if we can get some info on the Pasha centres, in so far as Growth of Internet enabled conference sessions is concerned i suppose the Academic community should lead the way in popularising this, (e-learning). Hon Rege also set a good example for Mps with the recent initiative in Karachuonyo, more comments are welcome though On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Emmanuel Khisa <oloo.khisa(a)googlemail.com>wrote: > Well on the issue of bambanet, the only penalty is that you will not be > able to use it. So whenever you are in the country it would be useful to > walk into MNO shop and get yourself a bambanet simcard or whatever your > network calls them. > On to the very useful discussion on the IG and regional space, I guess it > may be important to bring onboard the media into these discussions this time > round so that these issues can be broken down. I would propose as a followup > townhall setting like sessions to help build this case especially as we look > forward to hosting the next IGF both as a country and as a region in 2011. > > Key issues that continue to dominate this discourse from my standpoint are > Cyber Security, Internet Access for the remote locations as well as growth > of Internet enabled conference sessions. > > This is a great start. > > On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 2:09 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Many thanks Solomon for your insightfull points notably on *IPv6, >> Registration of Sim Cards* and Mass education AKA capacity building, on >> another note i just realised i havent registered my Sim Card on the >> Bambanet, will this attract some form of punishment as well?. I have also >> been looking at an interesting debate on number Portability and its effect >> on Value added Services. We discuss IPV6 issues for 2 days beginning July 12 >> to July 13 and i would like to invite you to prepare your submissions for >> the same in advance. >> Kind Regards >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Solomon Mburu Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com >> > wrote: >> >>> Listers, >>> >>> This is indeed another great opportunity to understand the journey since >>> the last of such a discussion (2009). considering that there are a number of >>> things that have taken place in as far as internet governance/security are >>> concerned. >>> For instance, there is a call by the government of Kenya to have all the >>> SIM Cards registered before July 31st 2010, to avert issues such as crime >>> (kidnapping, electoral violence etc). >>> There is quiet a lot of diversities which we need to embrace and prepare >>> the citizens into understanding the multiple effects of internet. >>> One thing that I struggle to understand is IPV6. There are a number of >>> essentials that will help the society fully migrate and adapt the IPV6 >>> equipment. One thing that beats logic is how does one really know an >>> equipment is IPV6 compliant? I posit this question because it emerged that >>> all the so-called digital television in Kenya were not digital after all! >>> >>> Mass education on the findings regarding IGF need to be conducted so that >>> it does not look like only technical people define, actualize and implement >>> IGF, just like it is said, the common person need to have a technical >>> understanding of IGF, at least in the basic level. >>> >>> I look forward to more challenging perspectives and views regarding this >>> discussion. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 5 July 2010 08:32, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Dear Listers, >>>> >>>> Another year has gone by and it is time to review the deliberations that >>>> were made during last years discussions which was moderated by Walu and >>>> Mwende Njiraini. While reflecting on this it is important to note that the >>>> IGF process is not a decision making mechanism but a platform for >>>> multistakeholder dialogue, the idea is to bring together organisations and >>>> persons involved in Internet public policy formulation. It is this >>>> organisations and persons that make the decisions or implement the changes >>>> that are required in the public space. This notwithsatnding, the Kenya IGF >>>> has made immense contribution to the East African IGF which is by far one of >>>> the best regional initiatives globally and provides a benchmark for other >>>> Regional initiatives that are coming up in Africa and the Global IGF >>>> process. Last years report is attached to this thread and i would like to >>>> invite listers to skim through it an identify issues that might need to be >>>> revisited and or reviewed. In addition you may propose areas that need to be >>>> taken into consideration as we prepare for the face to face discussions at >>>> the end of this Month. Please note that discussions around this theme will >>>> take one day however you may continue with the thread even after we have >>>> moved to the next theme which will look at Infrastructure issues. >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 ignomity of ambiguous >>> generosity! >>> >>> http://smiley2.wordpress.com >>> http://mburu.sikika.co.ke >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Barrack O. Otieno >> +41767892272 >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: oloo.khisa(a)gmail.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/oloo.khisa%40gmail.com >> >> > -- Barrack O. Otieno +41767892272 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Re: [kictanet] 12th Real Time Linux Workshop to be held at Strathmore University
by Maina Olembo 05 Jul '10

05 Jul '10

Good afternoon, This may be of interest to some... Kindly circulate as appropriate. ****************************************************************************************** The 12th edition of the Real Time Linux Workshop will be held at Strathmore University, Nairobi Kenya from October 25th- 27th 2010. The Real Time Linux Workshop which is focussed on real-time and embedded systems, is dedicated to free-software solutions in this area as well as spreading technology by providing seminars by key Linux kernel developers. We are trying to locate embedded and real-time projects and researchers in Africa that would be interested in presenting their work at the workshop. If you know of projects in the area of embedded and real-time systems, as well as educational efforts focused on this domain we would be happy to hear from them. Further during this workshop we will have seminars be key kernel developers as well as developers of Linux extensions (RTAI, Xenomai, XtratuM). The seminars will be predominantly hands-on session introducing core free-software technologies in the area of real-time kernels, debugging, real-time networking and development related issues. As all the trainings are based on open-source/free-software, support materials will also be available. In addition this workshop also is a forum to link the local FLOSS community to the kernel developers. Additional information about the workshop can be found at: http://www.strathmore.edu/rtlws12/ http://www.osadl.org/RTLWS-2010.rtlws-2010.0.html

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2010 Mailing List Discussions
by Barrack Otieno 05 Jul '10

05 Jul '10

Dear Listers, The Kenya ICT Network KICTANet is pleased to announce commencement of the Kenya IGF Mailing list discussion. The discussion will provide input to the Kenya National IGF that will be held on 29th July 2010. The discussions are aimed at identifying and exploring National level Internet Governance Issues. As key players in the Internet Industry, it is my pleasure to invite you to the online discussions which start on Monday 5th July 2010 and will end on 17 th July and will be moderated by myself and Judy Okite. Discussions will focus on Critical Internet Resources which is the theme in this years regional discussions to be held as from 11th to 13th August in Kampala Uganda, other topics on the agenda include: - Impact of the undersea cable and the National Fibre optic Backnbone --Lessons Learnt - Impact of the Unified Licensing Model - Management of the dotke CCTLD---Challenges and Milestones - Adopting IPv6 ----Challenges and Milestiones - e--crimes, Privacy, Data Security Looking forward to an interesting discourse over the two weeks period. Thank you -- Barrack O. Otieno +41767892272 Skype: barrack.otieno

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