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Crypto-currency & Blockchain Essentials Course at Strathmore University.
by mauxdatabase 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Listers, We are now offering a 5 day Crypto-currency & Blockchain Essentials Course at Strathmore University starting Monday 19th next week in the evenings 6:30 - 8:30PM. Full details here <https://mailchi.mp/bithub/blockchain-essentials-strathmore-university?e=452…> ... This will get you up to speed on matters Blockchain Et cetera Et cetera... PM me for details or queries. Asante, John W Karanja Founder & Advisory Lead BitHub.Africa <http://bithub.africa/>

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Re: [kictanet] [Your thoughts on local Media coverage of Safaricom's massive downtime?] Concentration risks
by Patrick A. M. Maina 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Is our media truly independent, objective and fearless as they claim - especially when it comes to reporting on their most lucrative customers? Compare to the prominence and coverage of reports on Government website downtime, as well as Huduma downtimes for example... My take is, when you have an entity (or group of entities) that the media appears to "fear" or "favor" more than the Government, the potential for impunity and abuse that comes with such power should be of great concern to any regulator. At the very least, it can allow public interest problems (or their impact) to stay under the radar for a long time with a heavy cost to the wider economy. A healthy (and free) media should have well diversified revenue streams such that there is minimum conflict of interest that is potentially attributable to the concentration of market power. Yet another solid reason (imo) for modernization of our anti-trust regulations. ====I wonder if the CCTVs are affected.. hopefully there is a proper continuity plan in place. ====As stated in my earlier email just a few days ago, dominant players should be mandated by law to demonstrate adequate provision for continuity and resiliency across all economic sectors where they are active - with independent audits, certification and testing of their BCP, DRP etc - the frequency of which should be aligned with potential severity of downtimes. ==== Have a great weekend!Patrick. On Saturday, November 10, 2018, 5:39:15 PM GMT+3, Twahir Hussein Kassim via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Hannington, kindly brief us on the Dadaab example. On Sat, Nov 10, 2018, 12:50 Hannington Oduor via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: Dadaab refugee camp has a classic example of such a network and bearing it's location and the regulation, it's a potential data resource area. On Thu, Nov 8, 2018, 16:39 Twahir Hussein Kassim via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: Listers, Am looking at rolling out a community network in Kilifi. What are the government regulations on this? CA website is silent on this. Regards,Twahir_______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/hanningtondr%40gmail.… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/twahir%40hussein.me.ke The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pmaina2000%40yahoo.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Government of Kenya Websites
by Lilian Kimeto 10 Nov '18

10 Nov '18

Dear Listers, Please find attached our official statement on the Government of Kenya Websites. . Regards, Lilian Kimeto,MPRSK Manager,Communication ICT Authority Teleposta Towers 12th Floor,Kenyatta Avenue Po Box 27150-00100Nairobi ,Kenya Tel + 254 20 2089061 www.icta.go.ke communications(a)ict.go.ke info(a)ict.go.ke t: ICTAuthorityKE <https://twitter.com/ICTAuthorityKE> f: ICT Authority

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THE ENTERPRENEURS SUMMIT
by tobby bunde 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

*Hello Listers, * *I thought this might of interest to some of you.* The Entrepreneurs’ Summit TES, is the largest gathering in the East Africa region for entrepreneurs and only place to celebrate your success and get the insights and inspiration for what’s next from leaders of Africa’s fastest growing companies. The Entrepreneurs Summit features two days of thought-provoking sessions that engage and inspire, leaving you with powerful business insights that will help you increase your momentum and growth. The Summit & Exhibition shall take place at the Radisson Blu, Hotel, in Nairobi from 21st – 22nd November 2018. Entrepreneurs of all stages, business executives, founders, disruptors and VC’s will gather at the inaugural Entrepreneurs Summit forming a distinguished community of innovators and leaders in business. With a wealth of experience covering entrepreneurship, educating and empowering entrepreneurs, Mastery understands what business builders need and what will make them more effective. That’s why we created The entrepreneurs Summit an event that brings together entrepreneurs like you, hungry for the advice, proven strategies, and necessary connections to grow a business. Motivating keynotes and educational panels from the best of the best will leave you inspired in so many ways — and with best practices and insights to take your business further than you ever imagined. The conference will provide business professionals with vital information about the global trends and emerging business approaches through the presentation of proven entrepreneurs and outstanding case studies. This conference encourages all to think outside of the box, challenge the status quo and change the world of business. Register here http://tesinafrica.com/ R <http://tesinafrica.com/>egards Tobby Bunde <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Fwd: Your confirmation is required to leave the kictanet mailing list
by John Gitau 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Ehh is someone randomly unsubscribing people or its just me someone wants out? ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: < kictanet-confirm+0cc2ed67e5b7b28479589a243b331e354054bbf5(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2018, 19:44 Subject: Your confirmation is required to leave the kictanet mailing list To: JGitau <jgitau(a)gmail.com> Mailing list removal confirmation notice for mailing list kictanet We have received a request from 197.232.67.178 for the removal of your email address, "jgitau(a)gmail.com" from the kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke mailing list. To confirm that you want to be removed from this mailing list, simply reply to this message, keeping the Subject: header intact. Or visit this web page: https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/confirm/kictanet/0cc2ed67e5b7b28479589… Or include the following line -- and only the following line -- in a message to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke: confirm 0cc2ed67e5b7b28479589a243b331e354054bbf5 Note that simply sending a `reply' to this message should work from most mail readers, since that usually leaves the Subject: line in the right form (additional "Re:" text in the Subject: is okay). If you do not wish to be removed from this list, please simply disregard this message. If you think you are being maliciously removed from the list, or have any other questions, send them to kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke.

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Role of governments in cybersecurity
by Barrack Otieno 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Richard Hill <rhill(a)hill-a.ch> Date: Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 10:43 AM Subject: [Internet Policy] Role of governments in cybersecurity To: Internetpolicy@Elists. Isoc. Org <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> This EU report well explains the traditional role of governments with respect to ensuring safety and security, and how that role might be mapped to modern ICTs: https://publications.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/80bb1618… I cite below from the Introduction. Best, Richard ==================== Governments have long had an important role in maximising social welfare by regulating safety and security, where private-sector providers do not have the incentives to do this properly. The motor industry spent many decades competing to decorate cars with chromium rather than fit them with seat belts, until the Product Liability Directive, mandatory safety testing and the provision of crashworthiness information moved them in a more wholesome direction. The regulation of drugs has moved us from the Wild West of nineteenth-century patent medicines to modern standards of safety and efficacy assessed by randomised controlled trials (the safety of medical devices lags somewhat behind). Regulation also plays a key role in consumer confidence; financial regulation and deposit guarantees enable consumers to trust the banking industry despite occasional crises. The last twenty years have seen the Internet becoming the main vehicle for interpersonal communication and for financial services, as well as a key medium for entertainment, advertising and shopping. The next twenty will see computer-mediated communications embedded invisibly everywhere, from cars and domestic appliances to industrial control systems and medical devices. Large areas of regulation will have to be revisited as the dependability – the safety and security – of computer and communications systems becomes critical to the safety of vehicles, medical devices, and in fact the whole infrastructure on which our societies depend. Indeed, in many languages, ‘safety’ and ‘security’ are the same word (Sicherheit, sûureté, seguridad, sicurezza, trygghet, ... ). ... What should this regulatory framework look like a decade from now? Will cybersecurity require a powerful, cross-domain regulator; or will each sector regulator acquire a cell of cybersecurity expertise; or will it be some mixture of general and sectoral approaches; or will we need to develop something else entirely? ... The goals and mission of a cybersecurity regulator may therefore be some mix of the following: 1. Ascertaining and agreeing protection goals 2. Setting standards 3. Certifying standards achievement and enforcing compliance 4. Reducing vulnerabilities 5. Reducing compromises 6. Reducing system externalities _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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IGF 2018 Paris, France - Attendee Information
by Michael ILISHEBO 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Dear All, I would be gratefull if you could distribute the flowing message about badge pick-up. Please find below the location and opening hours for badge pick up at UNESCO HQ. We highly recommend that you pick up your badges as early as possible. Badges can be picked up at the 125 Avenue de Suffren entrance at the following time Friday 9th, 10am to 6pm Saturday 10th, 9am to 6pm Sunday 11th, 3pm to 6pm Monday 12, 7.30am to 9pm Tuesday 13th, from 8am Wednesday 14th, from 8am. For participants who have not registered Registration can be done at the following times and places At 125 Avenue de Suffren entrance : Friday 9th, 10am to 6pm Saturday 10th, 9am to 6pm Sunday 11th, 3pm to 6pm At the 7 Place Fontenoy entrance: Monday 12, 7.30am to 9pm Tuesday 13th, from 8am Wednesday 14th, from 8am. Kindly note following registration at 7 Place Fontenoy, entry will occur at 125 Avenue de Suffren. Please bring valid ID. For VIPs and Media: At 125 Avenue de Suffren: Friday 9th, 10am to 6pm Saturday 10th, 9am to 6pm Sunday 11th, 3pm to 6pm At 7 Place Fontenoy Monday 12, 7.30am to 9pm Tuesday 13th, from 8am Wednesday 14th, from 8am. Please bring valid ID and press accreditation.

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Good Time To Reap: The Co-entrepreneur Investor Model is Still A Model for Angels
by WANGARI KABIRU 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

http://ventureburn.com/2018/11/silvertree-majority-stakes-founders-concerne… In August Koser told Ventureburn that Silvertree looks to take a stake of 30% to 90% in those companies it invests in, with the view of eventually increasing this to 100% (shareholders he adds, will still enjoy “minority rights”). He calls his investment company’s approach one of fostering “co-entrepreneurs”. However Marx this week said he and his co-founders were made to feel like employees, rather than “co-entrepreneurs”. He said a key disagreement was over the business model – with Marx and his fellow co-founders wanting to focus more on generating revenue from the web platform itself, and Silvertree wanting to shift the focus to the brokerage linked to the startup, that provided clients with insurance quotes. The three in August last year founded MoneyPanda, which essentially offers the same thing that CompareGuru does......Torr says in addition he has separate business interest with Koser. It could be why he’s smiling. Or, because he had Silvertree remove a clause from the contract he and Verster Cohen signed when the investor approached UCook to invest in the business. He says Silvertree initially wanted to add a clause to the investment contact, stating that the investor aims to take a majority stake in those it invest in, within a short period of time. Be blessed.Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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Re: [kictanet] Telcos regulator seeks to monitor WhatsApp + Plenipot Issues (Kenya's Position)
by Barrack Otieno 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Greetings Mr. Wambua, Many thanks for your prompt and elaborate responses as always. Permit me to behave like a mosquito and ask another question before we put the matter to rest. I was chatting with a friend who passed by the Plenipot in Dubai. I understand African Governments are unanimous about the need to regulate the Internet and are making arrangements to conduct similar studies, is this a correct position?. What is Kenya's position on Internet Regulation once again has it changed? Congratulations to the Kenyan delegation for bagging another chance to seat on the ITU Council. Best Regards On 11/2/18, Wambua, Christopher via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Listers > > For purposes of clarity on the objects of the tender in question, I wish to > refer listers to the public tender document which is available on CA’s > website at > https://ca.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Consultancy-Services-For-The-St… > > In brief, the Authority, under its strategic objective of enabling > widespread deployment of infrastructure and services through promotion of > new and emerging technologies, plans to undertake a study to determine the > regulatory mechanisms that can be employed to cater for new and emerging > areas with specific focus on over the top services. The consultant shall be > expected to propose the regulatory approach that the Authority can take in > respect to OTTs. CA takes this opportunity to invite listers who meet the > requirements set out in the tender documents to submit their bids by 14th > November 2018. > > CA wishes to assure listers that we have not interest whatsoever in snooping > into your WhatsApp conversations as that would be against the spirit and > letter of the constitution. We have however noted that the headlines on the > articles on this tender are misleading, and the Authority is taking up this > matter with the respective editors. > > I hope this clarification puts this matter to rest. > > Regards > > > > > Christopher Wambua > > Ag. Director/Consumer & Public Affairs | Consumer and Public Affairs > > [Description: Description: > http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/logo.png] > > Tel: +254 20 4242000/284 > Office Mobile: +254 730 042284/ > +254 730172284 > > P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 > > > [Description: Description: > http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/mail.png]wambua@ca.go.ke > [Description: Description: > http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/facebook.png] Communications > Authority of Kenya<https://www.facebook.com/CAOKenya?ref=hl> [Description: > Description: http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/twitter.png] ca_kenya > <https://twitter.com/CA_Kenya> [Description: Description: > http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/web.png] www.ca.go.ke > <http://www.ca.go.ke/> > > [Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/signature/banner.jpg] > > > > > From: kictanet > <kictanet-bounces+wambua=ca.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet-bounces+wambua=ca.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > on behalf of KICTAnet Discussions > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > Date: Friday, 2 November 2018 at 05:07 > To: Christopher Wambua <wambua(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:wambua@ca.go.ke>> > Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke<mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Telcos regulator seeks to monitor WhatsApp > > @GG > > Thanks for sharing. I’m curious as to what the world is coming to. Everyone > wants to snoop and regulate. Can the CA tell us what’s the major value > proposition to increasing snooping on us? > > Regulators need to spend more time enabling the sector they are supposed to > grow and the CA has really been progressive in many ways. Once in a while > though they try to go back to the bad old KANU days. The onus is on us to > remind them that Kenyans shut that door kitambo sana. > > Ali Hussein > Principal > AHK & Associates > +254 0713 601113 > > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > Skype: abu-jomo > > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > > "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a > habit." ~ Aristotle > > > Sent from my iPad > > On 1 Nov 2018, at 10:57 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > wrote: > > > Kenya is considering regulating online services such as WhatsApp and Skype > in a radical move that could force the internet-based service providers to > share data with the government. > > The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is in search of a consultant to > study and determine how the so-called over-the-top services (OTTS) operated > by groups such as Facebook, which runs WhatsApp, and Skype owner Microsoft, > could be regulated. > > Read on: > https://www.nation.co.ke/business/Telcos-regulator-seeks-to-monitor-WhatsAp… > > > > > > Best regards > > > Githaiga, Grace > > > Co-Convenor > Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) > Twitter:@ggithaiga > Tel: 254722701495 > Skype: gracegithaiga > Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com<mailto:ggithaiga@hotmail.com> > Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga > www.kictanet.or.ke<http://www.kictanet.or.ke> > > "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come > together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to > bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama. > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > Domain Registration sponsored by > www.eacdirectory.co.ke<http://www.eacdirectory.co.ke> > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Role of governments in cybersecurity
by Wainaina Mungai 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

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