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Microsoft and KPMG Partner for Blockchain Nodes - WinBuzzer
by Ali Hussein 18 Feb '17

18 Feb '17

Listers An interesting development. Microsoft and KPMG International announced today a new collaboration through the launch of Blockchain Nodes. The companies revealed the first workspaces will be located in Frankfurt and Singapore. A further location will be opened in New York. In a joint press release, Microsoft and KPMG say the partnership allows start-ups to move securely to cloud storage. Adoption of blockchain allows developers to create applications suited to real world processes. https://winbuzzer.com/2017/02/15/microsoft-kpmg-partner-blockchain-nodes-xc… From various fora we have heard Nyimbi, an Advisor with the MOICT tell audiences about the MOICT initiatives in BlockChain. I would like to invite the Ministry to give us a detailed backgrounder and the initiatives they are embarking on in the BlockChain space so that the industry/community can also plug in.. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & 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

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Re: [kictanet] Press Statement By CA on DMS - rev 1.doc
by Sidney Ochieng 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

Thanks for the clarifications. It's not lost on me that the devices described could be used to shut down phones at the whim of the CA. So who decides what the whitelist mentioned has? And just how quickly can that list be updated? Where exactly are these devices installed? I worry about these devices being used to turn off mobile services in parts of the country... On 17 Feb 2017 20:06, "Alwala, Rachel via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Hello Listers. Please see the statement from CA regarding the Device Management System that is under deployment. We hope listers shall objectively engage and seek to understand what the regulator is doing in the interest of the public. Media reports on this were misleading, but be rest assured we shall continue to engage all stakeholders so that they can be in full picture. Regards, Rachel _______________________________________________ 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/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/sidney.ochieng%40gmail.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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Govt to start phone tapping in war on counterfeit trade - Daily Nation
by Ali Hussein 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

Listers From Tuesday, the government wants to be allowed to listen to your calls, read your texts and review your mobile money transactions. The government, through the Communications Authority of Kenya, has ordered mobile phone companies to allow it to tap their computers. Read on:- http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Government-likely-to-start-phone-tapping/1056-… Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & 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

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Fwd:Deloitte Annual Graduate Recruitment 2017
by Gakiria 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

Kenya | Human Resources | 17 February 2017 *Annual Graduate Recruitment 2017 * Making an Impact Dear All, The Annual Graduate Recruitment (AGR) drive season is here with us again. We will be running the AGR 2017 campaign on the following social media platforms: *Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn* and *WhatsApp*. We encourage you to retweet, like, share and comment to create more awareness about the recruitment. · Twitter Account *@DeloitteKenya* and the hashtag *#Work4DeloitteEA* · Facebook page *Deloitte East Africa* <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deloitte-East-Africa/187023008014678> · LinkedIn page *Deloitte East Africa* <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/deloitte-east-africa-dea/40/898/991> We have also attached an e-card, which you can send to your contacts to encourage them to apply. Applications will be received online between *1 March 2017* and *31 March 2017. * Regards, *Human Resources* <https://www.facebook.com/DeloitteEastAfrica/> <https://twitter.com/DeloitteKenya> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/deloitte-east-africa> <https://www.yammer.com/deloitte.com/> <https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/get-connected/contact-us.html?icid=bott…> [image: email-template-spacer] Deloitte Place Waiyaki Way, Muthangari P. O. Box 40092 - GPO 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (“DTTL”), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) does not provide services to clients. Please see *www.deloitte.com/about <http://www.deloitte.com/about>* for a more detailed description of DTTL and its member firms. © 2017 Deloitte & Touche *Disclaimer:* *Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about <http://www.deloitte.com/about> for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms.*

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Re: [kictanet] [isoc_ke] Govt to start phone tapping in war on counterfeit trade - Daily Nation
by Barrack Otieno 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

Rapudo, I thought so too. Looking forwad to the clarification by the Communications Authority. Regards On Feb 17, 2017 11:08 AM, "Rapudo Hawi via isoc" <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Listers, > > It is important to take note that this action has been done for length of > time with passage of Terrorism Act among other policy initiatives. The only > difference is that now it has reached the public domain. The discussions is > how we contain this is founded on the freedoms, rights and liberties for > Kenya enshrined within the constitution of Kenya 2010. > > The question that sets out is the public privacy protected and how can be > enhanced without being exposed to the threats of cyber security > > Rapudo Hawi, Social Development Practitioner, > > Certified Security Specialist and Design Innovation Expert > > *Telephone:* +254 720975498 <0720%20975498> > > *Twitter:* rapudohawi > > *Sykpe:* rapudo.hawi > > *Linkedin: *www.linkedin.com/in/hawirapudoblog > > > > > > On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM, Wambua, Christopher via isoc < > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > >> Listers, >> >> There is no dishonesty here Ali. This is a case of blatant >> misrepresentation which we shall be addressing shortly. As I indicated >> earlier through this list, the DMS is not intrusive and therefore does not >> infringe on the privacy of mobile telecommunications users. We shall be >> sharing a comprehensive statement on the system shortly. >> >> Best regards >> >> *Christopher Wambua* >> >> Ag. Director/Consumer and Public Affairs | Consumer and Public Affairs >> >> >> >> Tel: +254 20 4242000 <020%204242000>/209 >> >> Mobile: +254 703 042209 <0703%20042209>/ >> >> +254 730172209 <0730%20172209> >> >> P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 >> >> >> >> wambua(a)ca.go.ke Communications Authority of Kenya >> <https://www.facebook.com/CAOKenya?ref=hl> ca_kenya >> <https://twitter.com/CA_Kenya>www.ca.go.ke <http://www.ca.go.ke/> >> >> *Disclaimer:* This email and any files transmitted with it are >> confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity >> to whom?it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient, you are >> notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action ?in >> reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. >> Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the >> sender ?immediately by a reply e-mail. >> >> >> From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+wambua=ca.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> on behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Date: Friday, February 17, 2017 at 9:49 AM >> To: Christoper Wambua <wambua(a)ca.go.ke> >> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke>, ISOC Kenya Chapter < >> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke>, KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [isoc_ke] Govt to start phone tapping in war on >> counterfeit trade - Daily Nation >> >> What actually shocks me is the dishonesty of all this. We had engaged CA >> a few weeks ago and the denials were clear... >> >> CA, please help us understand this... >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> *Principal* >> *Hussein & Associates* >> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >> >> 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 17 Feb 2017, at 9:27 AM, Grace B <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> But on what legal basis is the phone tapping being done? >> The closest connection I can see to the issue of counterfeit devices is >> the Type Approval Regulations, 2010. >> If this is the basis, how can subsidiary legislation be used to limit a >> right like privacy? >> Could CA clarify on what basis this is happening??? >> On 16 Feb 2017 8:02 p.m., "Ali Hussein via isoc" <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> >> wrote: >> >>> Listers >>> >>> From Tuesday, the government wants to be allowed to listen to your >>> calls, read your texts and review your mobile money transactions. >>> >>> The government, through the Communications Authority of Kenya, has >>> ordered mobile phone companies to allow it to tap their computers. >>> >>> Read on:- >>> http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Government-likely-to-start-phon >>> e-tapping/1056-3816372-m5vnfx/index.html >>> >>> *Ali Hussein* >>> *Principal* >>> *Hussein & Associates* >>> +254 0713 601113 <+254%20713%20601113> >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> isoc mailing list >>> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> isoc mailing list >> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >> > > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >

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What the heck, CA?
by Nanjira Sambuli 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Government-likely-to-start-phone-tapping/1056-… Regards, Nanjira. Sent on the move.

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“Talk to Safaricom” Responses to Day 1 Questions - Request to USF/CA and Telcos
by Ali Hussein 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

Dear Rachel Further to Steve's response on the issue of USF utilization and collaboration with Telcos I have some queries:- According to Steve, and I quote:- *1. * *As the largest contributors to the USF Fund, telecommunication service providers including Safaricom do not have a say as to how the funds are utilised – yet we have the best information as to the constraints that impede rollout of network in marginal areas and the subsidy from the USF facilitates in closing the capital challenge.* *In fact, telecommunications providers had requested for representation in the USAC and had received promises that this would be done, but unfortunately the council does not have any operator representation.* *End quote.* It would be great for us to understand the rationale against providing the Telcos representation on the USAC. I would also like to request the community to be made to understand why the fund is still under-utilised. As per your last responses on the list you mentioned that out of 4.8b the fund had only utilised 1.5b? yet large swathes of counties are still going without 3G connectivity or in some cases no connectivity at all. 2. With the support of the Telcos could we map out using InfoGraphics the areas that need most attention in the country? *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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Ensure that Kenya, is getting a fair deal
by S.M. Muraya 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

Bureaucrats favor big/fat contracts & "establishments" ... innovators favor creativity. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/kenyas-Sh43-billion-US-arms-deal-at-risk/1056-… IOMAX, a company based in the congressman's own district, can deliver to Kenya a more appropriate and proven type of aircraft for $283 million less than L-3's price, Mr Budd said. “We need to ensure that Kenya, a long-time ally, is getting a fair deal, and that veteran-owned small businesses in our state aren’t getting shut out of competition because of government favouritism towards giant contractors,” the congressman declared.

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Safaricom complies with CAK order on M-Pesa fees disclosure
by Grace Githaiga 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

Safaricom has started notifying M-Pesa users transaction costs charged for cash transfers and bill payments in compliance with a Competition Authority of Kenya directive. The company yesterday began disclosing M-Pesa fees after the completion of transactions. Customers who use M-Pesa to pay a bill or transfer cash are now informed of the fees associated with the transaction in an SMS. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/539550-3813840-fmwl0t/ind… Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com 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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AFNOG in Nairobi this May 2017
by Dorcas Muthoni 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

Are familiar with www.afnog.org? This is a forum to get really good technical skills in many areas. The workshops are coming to Nairobi in May. I have seen massive career growth for women who have gone through AfNOG. The AfNOG Workshop, deadline has passed. However we have special link as below which will expire in a few days. Great if you can submit by tomorrow as evaluation is ongoing. https://afnog.org/applications/ext_online_application_en.php Kindly fill the form fully and submit. In the financial section please provide only the figure without the dollar sign $.

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