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Airtel Plans Africa Exit
by Ali Hussein 05 Feb '17

05 Feb '17

Listers Another one bites the dust? I'm really curious as to whats going on in the Telco sector. Bharti Airtel has announced that it will be exiting 14 African countries within a year. The affected countries include: Chad, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. The telecom operator is faced with poor performance across those markets. Two years ago, when Airtel began talks to sell off its operations in Burkina Faso, Chad, Congo Brazzaville and Sierra Leone to Orange <http://mobilityarena.com/airtel-not-exiting-africa-despite-talks-to-sell-4-…>, the company had stated that it wouldn’t be exiting Africa. Airtel plans Africa exit <http://mobilityarena.com/airtel-exit-nigeria-13-african-countries/> Is the African market too competitive or is the regulatory environment skewed towards a few players? *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.

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Talk to Safaricom!
by Grace Githaiga 05 Feb '17

05 Feb '17

Good morning Listers Now, the question of Safaricom has been raised on this list many times including in the latest _Airtel exiting Africa_ debate. We have been speaking with Steve Chege, the ‎Director Corporate Affairs at Safaricom on the need to provide information/ answers to some of the issues that have been raised, and in particular those that are raised over and over again. He is agreeable and positive on the need to provide information so that we stop speculating or sometimes draw conclusions which may not necessarily be correct. KICTANet will this year endeavor to engage with your operators and we are glad to announce that Safaricom has agreed to take this up. Steve, together with his team will field your questions. We also hope to hold a cocktail at a date to be announced later, where Safaricom will further respond to questions that you will deem not answered. This is the plan: Walu will moderate the debate for five days starting Monday next week February 6, 2017. Accordingly, he will provide us with the program tomorrow. Once the debate is over, he will hand over to Steve and team, who will in turn provide comprehensive answers. Listers, this is your opportunity to engage with your service provider in an honest manner. Let us remember how we engage. We focus on issues! #Talk to Safaricom ! Looking forward to a stimulating debate. Over to you Walu. Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga 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.

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Access Now hiring for Sub-Saharan Africa position
by Harry Hare 04 Feb '17

04 Feb '17

Here is an opportunity for the analysts among us. Harry Sub Saharan Africa Policy Analyst / Analyste des politiques – Afrique Sub Saharienne About Access Now Access Now is a growing international human rights organisation dedicated to defending and extending the digital rights of users at risk around the world, including issues of privacy, security, freedom of expression, and transparency. Our policy, advocacy, technology, and operations teams have staff presences in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East/North Africa (MENA), North America, and South/Southeast Asia, to provide global support to our mission. About the Position The Sub Saharan Africa Policy Analyst will be an Access Now team member based in Sub Saharan Africa and will lead the organisation’s public policy and advocacy work in the region. This position represents an opportunity for the right candidate to bring their skills, enthusiasm and commitment to the fight for human rights impact across the region at a pivotal moment. We are looking for a passionate, well motivated individual comfortable with managing projects and relationships across borders and time zones. The Sub Saharan Africa Policy Analyst will work side by side with Access Now’s global team of policy, advocacy, and technology professionals in advancing digital rights for users at risk. Given the wide range of issues, countries, and policy institutions in the region, the ability to prioritise and strategically manage oneself and guide the engagement of the organisation would be crucial. Position Responsibilities Opportunities and focus areas include, but are not limited to: · Develop policy recommendations and strategies that are appropriate for the legal, political and cultural context of the Sub Saharan Africa region and the digital rights issues faced by users at risk there; · Research and craft legal, policy, and legislative analysis, written briefs, and comments; · Support and collaborate with a diverse group of organisations and individuals in the Sub Saharan African region to advance regional community objectives on digital rights; · Advise on and execute strategic engagement with organs of the African Union, other regional institutions, and key regulators dealing with issues connecting to our policy priorities; · Attend and contribute to our team meetings and update the policy team on developments and insights on digital rights issues relating to the Sub Saharan African region; · Coordinate with the Advocacy team on innovative and effective regional advocacy approaches to advance digital rights in Sub Saharan Africa, including helping to design and execute relevant local language online and offline campaigns; · Identify opportunities for, develop, and manage relationships with partners, policymakers, and stakeholders, and build coalitions and alliances; · Coordinate and represent Access Now in civil society and multi-stakeholder coalitions; · Assist in the development and maintenance of organisational partnerships, and aid in efforts to expand relationships for the organisation on digital rights and allied areas in Sub Saharan Africa · Assist in the development of the program for, and organisation of, Access Now’s RightsCon conference series; · Identify funding opportunities, and with the support of the fundraising team advance the development, submission, and follow up to funding proposals and discussions; · Advise our Policy Director, Executive Director, and Senior Management Team on Sub Saharan African issues and strategy; · Understand the broad scope of countries in the region and actively manage resources and prioritize countries to ensure impact and sustainability of projects. · Report to the Policy Director and work closely with our Advocacy and Technology Teams to achieve Access Now’s mission; · All other duties and tasks assigned to you by Policy Director or Executive Director. Desired Qualifications · Degree in law, computer science, political science, public policy, international relations, or a similar field; · Solid understanding and interest in human rights, public policy, technology, and public organising in the Sub Saharan African region with a deeper knowledge in at least one of these areas; · Able to bridge the gap between policy and technology (technical background a plus); · Preference for previous work in the areas of internet freedom, internet governance, business and human rights, legal education, political communication, internet engineering, and/or new technologies, with increasing levels of responsibility; · Comfort with remote team and manager relationships, with corresponding ability to ensure self driven organisation, prioritisation, and proactive communication of work; · Experience engaging and supporting diverse communities including women, LGBTQI or queer communities; · Excellent communication and management skills, and proven ability to manage teams and projects in the public policy, political, or public affairs spheres; · Global perspective and ability to participate in a team with people from around the world; · Experience working in a grassroots organisation with member activists is a plus; · Ability to organise and facilitate events, workshops, and small meetings; · Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of French and local languages in the region is a strong plus. Location This is a full time position and we’re looking for candidates who are based in the region. Salary and Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience. We offer benefits to help our employees embrace new challenges and allow them to advance their career, this includes technical training, language training, travel, and access to our global network of knowledge and expertise! To Apply: To apply, send an email to jobs(a)accessnow.org<mailto:jobs@accessnow.org> with the following documents attached: · Resume/CV; · Cover letter outlining your suitability and vision for the role, and salary expectations · The names and contact details of two references (only one may be academic) Women and LGBTQI individuals encouraged to apply When emailing your application, please include “SSA Policy Analyst – [Your Name]” in the subject line. We request that all application materials are in English. Deadline The target start date is March 2017. Please apply asap! Publish date January 19th 2017. __ Access Now is an international human rights organization committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. This commitment applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. -- Raman Jit Singh Chima Policy Director Access Now | accessnow.org<http://accessnow.org/> Email: raman(a)accessnow.org<mailto:raman@accessnow.org> Skype: raman.chima PGP ID: 0x2A186000 Fingerprint: 3B88 DBB5 4DBE 02A5 A605 6170 68C8 6DD0 2A18 6000 Join the Access Now team - we're hiring<https://www.accessnow.org/content-type/jobs-and-internships/>! 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ITU Announces New 'Access to Information' Policy
by Pemberton, David D 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

Fellow KICTANeters, Figured it was time for my first post to the group. I've talked with a few of you about a desire to learn more about multilat policies as they are under discussion and before they are already ratified. Our Coordinator for Communication and Information Policy sent me this today, and I thought it might be of interest. The ITU has announced public access to its documents replacing the old password protection. Now the public should have full access to proposals and ongoing conversations - Press release below - happy reading :) Warm regards, David Economic Officer U.S. Embassy Nairobi Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. ITU Announces New ‘Access to Information’ Policy [ITU Logo]<http://www.itu.int/en/Pages/default.aspx> Press release ITU Announces New ‘Access to Information’ Policy Decision brings ITU policy in line with other international organisations Geneva, 2 January, 2017 – ITU has started the New Year by launching a new access to information policy, committing to make more information and documents held, managed, or generated by ITU, to be openly available online. The decision was made by ITU’s governing Council in 2016. It aims to bring public access to information for ITU’s main conferences and meetings in line with other international organisations like the World Bank, UNDP, and UNESCO. The decision will enhance transparency to ITU’s decision-making processes. For full text see: http://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/2017-PR01.aspx Follow us: [ITU Twitter]<https://twitter.com/itu> [ITU Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/pages/ITU/103018419782973> [ITU YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/user/itutelecommunication> [ITU Flickr] <https://www.flickr.com/photos/itupictures> [ITU RSS] <http://www.itu.int/net/pressoffice/rss/feed-fr.xml> [LinkkedIn] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-telecommunication-union> Find, share and compare the world’s most reliable country data on ICT access: http://www.itu.int/net4/ITU-D/idi/2015/ About ITU ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States and a membership of over 700 private sector entities and academic institutions. Established over 150 years ago in 1865, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world.www.itu.int<http://www.itu.int> International Telecommunication Union www.itu.int/newsroom<http://www.itu.int/newsroom> • pressinfo(a)itu.int<mailto:pressinfo@itu.int> • +41 22 730 6039 • twitter.com/ITU

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UNESCO-Pearson Initiative for Literacy: Improving Livelihoods in a Digital World in 2017
by Mildred Achoch 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Dear Listers, This may be of interest. Open to everyone including individuals. http://en.unesco.org/themes/literacy-all/pearson-initiative/call-for-propos… Regards, Mildred Achoch. -- Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com

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Access Now is looking for an awesome Sub-Saharan Africa advocate
by Grace Githaiga 01 Feb '17

01 Feb '17

This might be of interest to some of you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grace Githaiga Twitter: @ggithaiga Skype: gracegithaiga Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga ...the most important office in a democracy is the citizen. So, you see, that's what our democracy demands. It needs you!----Barrack Obama. ________________________________ From: global-nn-request(a)lists.riseup.net <global-nn-request(a)lists.riseup.net> on behalf of Deji Bryce Olukotun <deji(a)accessnow.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2017 2:39 PM To: global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net Subject: [global-nn] Access Now is looking for an awesome Sub-Saharan Africa advocate Hi to All, Apologies for cross-posting. Access Now is hiring a Sub-Saharan Africa Policy Analyst (description attached as a PDF). This is an awesome opportunity for an enthusiastic advocate. The position has flexibility in terms of skills -- they can also be more advocacy focused -- but this is a full time position and we're looking for candidates who are based in the region. Please share widely. -- Deji Bryce Olukotun Senior Global Advocacy Manager Access Now | accessnow.org<http://accessnow.org> tel: +1 415-935-4572<tel:(415)%20935-4572> | @dejiridoo PGP: 0x6012CDA8 Fingerprint: 3AEE 4194 F70E C806 A810 857A 6AD5 8F48 6012 CDA8 Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter on digital rights, the Access Now Express: https://www.accessnow.org/campaign/#sign-up

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Fwd: [ALAC] ICANN statement on travel to and from the USA
by Barrack Otieno 01 Feb '17

01 Feb '17

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:58:48 +0000 Subject: [ALAC] ICANN statement on travel to and from the USA To: ALAC Working List <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> ICANN statement - https://www.icann.org/news/blog/travel-to-and-from-the-united-states Best regards, Rinalia -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Governments Websites under Maintenance
by Ali Hussein 01 Feb '17

01 Feb '17

Listers 1. Treasury.go.ke 2. ICTA.go.ke These two sites are down. The screenshots attached say:- WEBSITE UNDER MAINTENANCE. Whilst we can forgive Treasury for this Rookie Mistake what do we say about ICTA? If you guys need help please crowdsource this because surely this is an embarrassment to Kenya not to mention that stakeholders can't access information. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.

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KICTANet calls for a membership to the Internet and Elections Working Group
by Grace B 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

Dear Listers, KICTANet would like to form a working group on Internet and elections to coordinate policy discussions and advocacy on the subject. We envision a multistakeholder group of individuals and representatives of institutions with interest in the emerging tensions between use of the Internet and human rights in processes such as elections. If you are interested, please send an email to info(a)kictanet.or.ke with one or two sentences explaining your interest. The working group will not in any way interfere with regular topical discussions on the list and the members of the group will work on a voluntary basis. Regards, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] ISOC statement on recent travel bans
by Barrack Otieno 30 Jan '17

30 Jan '17

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alejandro Pisanty <apisanty(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 09:25:56 -0600 Subject: [Internet Policy] ISOC statement on recent travel bans To: ISOC <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Hi, this statement by Kathy Brown is out, related to the recent and evolving US travel bans: Yours, Alejandro Pisanty [image: Internet Society] <http://link.isoc.org/hostedemail/email.htm?CID=36997012715&ch=BFD2CCAFDB1E0…> Dear Colleagues, As a global organization with trustees, employees, chapters and members all over the world, we are deeply troubled by actions taken by the U.S. on Friday that placed immediate and unprecedented bans on entry to the United States of citizens and refugees of seven majority-Muslim countries. Not only will the purported bans place an unwarranted burden on people in our organization, it is an anathema to the Internet Society whose values rest firmly on a commitment to an open, globally connected community dedicated to the open, global Internet. We are encouraged by the countries who have rejected the U.S. action this weekend and by the human rights organizations that have stood in solidarity with countless refugees and travelers who were so abruptly halted in entering the U.S. We are watching developments; I will keep you updated as we know more. Kathy Brown President/CEO -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. Alejandro Pisanty Facultad de Química UNAM Av. Universidad 3000, 04510 Mexico DF Mexico +52-1-5541444475 FROM ABROAD +525541444475 DESDE MÉXICO SMS +525541444475 Blog: http://pisanty.blogspot.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/pisanty Unete al grupo UNAM en LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/22285/4A106C0C8614 Twitter: http://twitter.com/apisanty ---->> Unete a ISOC Mexico, http://www.isoc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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