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UNESCO launches internet universality indicators national assessments for Benin, Senegal and Kenya
by Mwendwa Kivuva 28 Oct '20

28 Oct '20

KICTANet developed the Kenya national assessment of Internet Universality Indicators. The Internet Universality Indicators framework consists of a set of 303 indicators including 109 core ones that aim to assess how well national stakeholders, including governments, companies and civil society perform in adhering to the ROAM principles of Rights, Openness, Accessibility and Multi-stakeholder participation, as well as a number of 79 cross-cutting indicators concerning gender equality, youth, ethical dimensions and sustainable development. Read more here https://en.unesco.org/news/how-internet-africa-unesco-launches-national-ass…

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Huduma Namba Report and Documentary
by David Indeje 28 Oct '20

28 Oct '20

Dear Listers, You can finally watch the Huduma Namba Documentary now available on KICTANET's Youtube channel. https://bit.ly/31PnZsu <https://bit.ly/31PnZsu>. Do not forget to subscribe. At the same time, KICTANET has published Its latest report "Implementing #HudumaNamba: Challenges and Prospects" whose findings recommend measures that can safeguard compliance with data protection principles and respect for human rights in the use of huduma Namba in Kenya. https://bit.ly/31KzCkx While at it, KICTANET"s first-ever virtual Kenya Internet Governance Forum begins Thursday 29 October 2020. If you haven't registered yet, kindly do so and join us. https://bit.ly/3k4WEd3 *#KeIGF2020* *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856

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Reminder : Register for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum
by Barrack Otieno 25 Oct '20

25 Oct '20

Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum will be held on the 29th October 2020. The forum will be virtual. To register for the forum kindly click here <https://cioea.glueup.com/event/kenya-internet-governance-forum-28486/speake…> . To access the concept note and draft program use this link <https://kigf.or.ke/front-page-features/kenya-igf/kenya-igf-program-2020/> Looking forward to e-seeing you at the Kenya Internet Governance Forum. Many thanks to everyone who has registered. Best Regards -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>*

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Fwd: [NRIs List] IGF 2020: Register and visit new meeting page
by Barrack Otieno 23 Oct '20

23 Oct '20

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: IGF Secretariat <igf(a)un.org> Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2020, 11:07 pm Subject: [NRIs List] IGF 2020: Register and visit new meeting page To: IGF Secretariat <igf(a)un.org> Dear All, This is a kind reminder to register for the upcoming *15**th** annual IGF meeting* <https://igf2020.intgovforum.org> by 26 October: *https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2020-registration* <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2020-registration> We invite you to visit the new meeting page and explore what IGF 2020 is about: *https://igf2020.intgovforum.org* <https://igf2020.intgovforum.org> Best regards, IGF Secretariat _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org To unsubscribe or manage your options please go to http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org

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Tweeting chief Francis Kariuki is dead
by Grace Githaiga 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

Lanet Umoja location chief Francis Kariuki, popularly known as the 'tweeting chief', is dead. His son Ken Kariuki has confirmed that his father died on Wednesday while receiving treatment at the Nakuru Level Five Hospital. https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nakuru/tweeting-chief-francis-kariuki-…

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Fwd: Call for Workshop / Session Proposals - AfIGF-2020 - Extension of the Deadline
by Keith Andere 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

Listers, Happy Mashujaa Day! As the IGF fever gets high, here is an opportunity to hold a session/workshop at the African IGF slated to hold 24 - 27 November 2020. Looking forward to some of your applications. Regards Keith ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Information Society Division <ISD(a)africa-union.org> Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 5:50 PM Subject: Call for Workshop / Session Proposals - AfIGF-2020 - Extension of the Deadline To: Cc: Joshua Joshua <joshuajosh59(a)gmail.com>, Bernard Brain-Cudjoe < BrainB(a)africa-union.org>, biraza gustave <birazagustave(a)gmail.com>, Secretariat of the African IGF <africanigf(a)gmail.com> *Extension of the Deadline for Submission of Workshop Proposals**: * *Due to several requests for an extension of the submission deadline, the African IGF MAG is pleased to advise that the deadline for submission has now been extended by a week* *with a new submission deadline by COB of 23 October 2020.* *Please ensure that submission of your proposals are made prior to / or by revised deadline.* *“Those who are interested in organizing workshops/sessions during this year virtual AfIGF-2020 are requested to submit the completed attached form. * *The form can also be accessed through the following link: * *https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn60Aj9QdGuSRtH841pDV5Zv3TiCDDZdei_AGUEGgV6qXpgA/viewform <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn60Aj9QdGuSRtH841pDV5Zv3TiCDDZde…>* *Please feel free to submit through either the Google Docs or using email message addressed to those in Cc list”* *Thank you* *The AfIGF Secretariat,* *From:* Information Society Division *Sent:* Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:23 PM *To:* Information Society Division <ISD(a)africa-union.org> *Cc:* Information Society Division <ISD(a)africa-union.org>; 'Joshua Joshua' < joshuajosh59(a)gmail.com>; Bernard Brain-Cudjoe <BrainB(a)africa-union.org>; 'biraza gustave' <birazagustave(a)gmail.com>; 'Secretariat of the African IGF' <africanigf(a)gmail.com> *Subject:* Call for Workshop / Session Proposals - AfIGF-2020 *=Important message regarding African IGF-2020 workshop/session proposals=* *Greetings to all** members of the African IGF Community:* *Please be advised that this year African IGF will be organized virtually, tentatively from 25 – 27 November 2020. * *Further concrete information will be shared with you at the earliest convenience. * *“**Those who are interested in organizing workshops/sessions during this year virtual AfIGF-2020 are requested to submit the completed form of the attached session proposal.* *The form can also be accessed through the following link: * https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn60Aj9QdGuSRtH841pDV5Zv3TiCDDZde… *Feel free to submit through either Google Docs or using email addressed to those in Cc.**”* *The objective is to have sessions/ workshops that can facilitate debates and raise awareness around the overall thematic focus area - centered around the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa 2020-2030, as per attached copies of the said Strategy (English and French versions). The exact theme of this year edition of the African IGF will be taken from the received proposals based on the topic that has the highest score amongst all received proposals. Determination of sub-themes will follow the same process.* *The African IGF MAG would like to ensure that:* - *Participants of this year forum are well equipped and ready to actively participate during the main/breakaway sessions;* - *Due to limited **session slots, the African MAG will review all applications for parallel and main sessions and make determinations accordingly;* - *Submission of applications within the next **10 days will be highly appreciated – no later than 15 September 2020.* *We look forward to receiving your proposals.* *Kind regards,* *AfIGF Secretariat* *Adil Sulieman* Senior Policy Officer Infrastructure and Energy Department *Tel:* +251-11-5517700 *Mobile:* 00251924828338 *E-mail:* Suliemana(a)africa-union.org P.O. Box 3243 | Roosvelt Street (Old Airport Area) | W21K19 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia www.au.int This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee and may also be privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy, disclose or otherwise act upon any part of this e-mail or its attachments. <https://www.facebook.com/AfricanUnionCommission/> [image: cid:ciCCg2em9XC7Y9yYtqE1] <https://www.facebook.com/AfricanUnionCommission/> -- Keith Andere Internet Governance | Policy | Cyber Peace & Security | Sustainable Development W: wa.me/+254722565212 <http://wa.me/254722565212> E: keith(a)auyc.org / keith.andere(a)unmgcy.org Twitter: @AndereKE Skype: Keithess LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com> [image: linkedin icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/ke/andereke> [image: twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/AndereKE> *Please consider the data privacy and confidentiality of this e-mail or it's contents.*

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Reminder Register for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2020
by Barrack Otieno 19 Oct '20

19 Oct '20

Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum will be held on the 29th October 2020. The forum will be virtual. To register for the forum kindly click here <https://cioea.glueup.com/event/kenya-internet-governance-forum-28486/speake…> . To access the concept note and draft program use this link <https://kigf.or.ke/front-page-features/kenya-igf/kenya-igf-program-2020/> Looking forward to e-seeing you at the Kenya Internet Governance Forum. Thank you Best Regards -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>* <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Day 3 Pre KIGF Online Discussion – Inclusion Track
by Kelvin Kariuki 17 Oct '20

17 Oct '20

Happy Furahiday Listers! *Inclusion *is about ensuring those with limited or no access to the Internet, such as the unserved and underserved communities, as well as those for which the internet is not accessible due to gender, disability, digital literacy, affordability, or for any other reason, are now included and have equal opportunity to be meaningfully connected to the internet. The inclusion track aims to engage the IG community on the issues, challenges, and solutions for the achievement of an *equitable and inclusive Internet.* I invite your thoughts on how this can be achieved. Us we ponder on the below questions: 1. What factors should be considered when seeking to understand and tackle affordability issues, and how might improvements be made? 2. What strategies could be developed to promote (better) Internet access for women and girls, older people, people living with disabilities, refugees and other disadvantaged groups? 3. Within the evolving Digital Economy, how can we get the most contribution from the different actors of the Internet ecosystem? 4. How do we best equip the workforce of the 21st century with the necessary skills to take advantage of the new employment opportunities that will result from digital transformation? 5. How do we manage the social inclusion within the community affected with technology, as the ICT could bring the change in their social relation? 6. How can we ensure availability of affordable and appropriate digital devices to enable people hop onto the digital bandwagon? 7. What measures can be put into place to ensure that digital literacy is included within the basic curriculum in order to create a digitally literate population? Feel free to continue with Day 1 and Day 2 conversations under their respective mails. Looking forward to your input on *Inclusion Track*! Warmly, Tr. Karis

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Registration for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum is Open
by Barrack Otieno 16 Oct '20

16 Oct '20

Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum will be held virtually on the 29th of October 2020. The theme for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2020 will be *Internet for Human Resilience and Solidarity. * To register for the forum kindly click on the following link <https://bit.ly/2Fy912c>. The event Programme can be accessed here <https://kigf.or.ke/front-page-features/kenya-igf/kenya-igf-program-2020/> Thank you Best Regards -- *Barrack Otieno* *Trustee* *Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet)* *Skype:barrack.otieno* *+254721325277* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrack-otieno-2101262b/>* *www.kictanet.or.ke <http://www.kictanet.or.ke>* <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Day 2 Pre KIGF Online Discussion – Environment Track
by Winfred Anyona 15 Oct '20

15 Oct '20

Good morning Listers, Thank you to all who contributed to yesterday’s topic. The thread is still open for those who may have further thoughts on data. Welcome to day 2 of our pre KIGF online discussions. Our topic today is on the environment which has been powerfully impacted by the internet and Information and communication technologies. They connect people, initiative and resources thus opening up avenues for collaboration. They also help monitor and track the environment facilitating understanding, prevention and more targeted interventions globally. This track aims to understand the interdependences between the use of Internet and digital technologies to preserve the environment, but also to threaten its sustainability. It will consider how the positive impacts of ICTs for climate action can be enhanced while minimizing any negative impact. Let's talk about climate change, ICTs impact on the environment, leveraging artificial intelligence and big data etc, as we ponder on the below questions: 1. How can existing and emerging digital technologies contribute to addressing climate change and how can they foster change in various sectors of the economy (manufacturing, trade, agrifood, etc.)? What initiatives exist and what can be done to improve them? 2. What can be done to reduce the carbon footprint of ICTs (e.g. sustainable infrastructure, carbon-neutral data centres, efficient manufacturing, use and recycling of devices, etc.)? What lessons can be learned from various communities (e.g. indigenous peoples etc.) and existing initiatives? 3. What role can data and AI play in tackling sustainability issues such as climate change, biodiversity, conservation and water scarcity? 4. How could policy-making benefit from the analysis of big data to better understand impacts of policy decisions on sustainability? Over to you Listers!! -- *Note: *All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore’s Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here <http://www.strathmore.edu/en/email-policy> to read the policy. * * "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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