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World Hearing Day Through AI Lens
by Florence Awino 03 Mar '23

03 Mar '23

Hi Listers. There have been many ongoing conversations about AI. Today being World Hearing Day, I'd like to highlight the conversation on how AI is enhancing access to information in the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. This write-up in our work as KICTANet ICT Access and Equality for persons with disabilities Fellows lists the following: 1. AI translating sign language to text and speech. 2. AI Avatars that can sign (this is to supplement the shortage of sign language translators) 3. AI-powered hearing aids adjust according to the environment, stream music and sound from the phone, and detect physical activity and location. 4. Automatic Speech Recognition Technology Below is the link you can read on the ways AI works as an assistive technology https://bit.ly/3YbW4gR Best Regards, Florence Awino Ouma <https://www.linkedin.com/in/flo-ouma-profile/> ICT Access and Equality for Persons with Disabilities Fellow, KICTANet

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Fare thee well Francis Wangusi
by Mwendwa Kivuva 02 Mar '23

02 Mar '23

The ICT fraternity mourns the passing of the former Director-General of the Communications Authority of Kenya ( 2012 to 2019). Mr Wangusi joined the then Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) in 2000 at the level of Assistant Director and rose through the ranks to his current position. He served as the Director in charge of Broadcasting and Special Projects as well as the Director in charge of Licensing, Compliance and Standards. Mr Wangusi oversaw significant milestones in the ICT industry, including the transition to digital television broadcasting, operationalisation of the USF, the National Broadband Strategy, and the sector's exponential growth during his tenure until retirement. He was a key supporter of public participation and graced many KICTANet events. May he rest in peace as we condole with his family, friends, and colleagues. Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva -- Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Re: International Women's Day on 8th March 2023
by Angela Minayo 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

Hi Listers, Its March! For those working on gender related work, we know that International Women's Day is marked on 8th March every year. This year's theme is "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality". The theme resonates with KICTANet's work over the years in policy advocacy, research, capacity building and stakeholder engagements to mainstream gender in ICTs policy formulation. We will share updates on KICTANet activities to raise awareness on how ICTs hold the key to a more equal society over the next one week and on 8th March 2023. At the same time, please feel free to engage/invite KICTANet in your IWD activities 😊. Here is a snapshot of KICTANet's resources on gender and ICTs 1. Youtube Documentary on Tackling Online Gender Based Violence: https://lnkd.in/dEkB2T_c 2. Podcast on the Online Experiences of Women who vied in the 2022 Elections: https://lnkd.in/diqXkrQW 3. Module 5 of the Digital Enquirer Kit on Online Gender Based Violence available on the Atingi Platform: https://lnkd.in/dwitf4zu 4. Policy Brief on Data Protection from a Gender Perspective: https://lnkd.in/gbty4J_v 5. Comic Strip Advocating for Feminist Internet Principles: https://lnkd.in/dk_siG7i 6. Short Videos for Feminist Internet Principles: https://lnkd.in/dugjH4hV https://lnkd.in/dY47feya https://lnkd.in/dexcVw4X https://lnkd.in/dNYNbkKr 7. A Safe Web for Women Comic Strip: https://lnkd.in/dft3ywgr 8. Comic Strip on Women and Data: https://lnkd.in/dMpPV9B8 Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Fun Fact: Connecting the Unconnected in Nairobi
by David Indeje 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

[image: Angaza Community Network.png] Dear Listers, We have set up the Angaza #CommunityNetwork <https://twitter.com/hashtag/CommunityNetwork?src=hashtag_click> in Mathare, Nairobi, targeting 350,000 marginalized groups offering free Wi-Fi in the slums. We aim to set up 10,000 Wi-Fi hotspots & conduct cyber hygiene awareness to 50,000 users directly & 10mn indirectly. A community network is a communication infrastructure deployed and operated by a geographical community to meet its communication needs and enhance activities contributing to its growth and development. Below is a link where you can read more initiatives on Community Networks and their work within Kenya, Uganda, DRC, Malawi, South Africa and Nigeria. https://bit.ly/3lpnSjP <https://t.co/oYyCYnmJOE> -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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FOR THOSE WHO WANT READ CYBER OFFENSIVE and DEFENSIVE
by Gichuki John Chuksjonia 23 Feb '23

23 Feb '23

This is for those who wanna learn tactics and techniques used, during operations in the cyber domain, on a fictional level that can be applied on real world ops. I decided to start writing in 2021, though I never thought I would get back to it, as I had written a lot when I was young. I observed that some American and Europeans Ex-militaries and Ex-Intel officers had resulted to writing and I decided to go back to it too. I was the first person in the world, as an African, to write real Computer Network Operations novel with real actions-on sequences. Though the first book was about hacktivism for those who have read: “She went after Somalian Govt because the PM and the President were dangerously playing a power-play, eventually bombing the wrong structure, killing her Beirut’s oldest, best friend.” Second book, currently under edits will be about Military and Intelligence’s Computer Network Operations ops. It named C0nn3ctB4ck and will be out Mid ‘23. C0nn3ctB4ck can be really good, as a learning base for those in Law Enforcement, Investigations and Intelligence, that wanna understand how Nation states act on cyber space against each during peacetime and war. More on C0nn3ctB4ck, https://chuksjonia.com/AboutTheIncomingC0nn3ctB4ckNovella.html Let’s keep educating each other and show that even in Africa, we can do it too and better. -- -- OnNet CTO http://www.onnetservices.io

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Kabianga University ordered to to pay ex-UoN student Sh500,000 for using his image without his consent.
by Kukubo Masibo 23 Feb '23

23 Feb '23

Dear Listers, A court has ordered the University of Kabianga to pay a former University of Nairobi student Sh500,000 for using his image in online marketing and soliciting funds from a regional bank without his consent. Sitting at the High Court in Kericho, Justice Asenath Ongeri declared that the university violated fundamental rights to privacy and human dignity by publishing an image of Mr Shimlon Mwangi Kuria without his express consent. You can read some more here... https://nation.africa/kenya/news/kabianga-university-to-pay-ex-uon-student-… Are we in a privacy awakening? What is the importance of these decisions to the right to privacy and do they reveal an awareness gap on privacy rights, especially on the part of higher learning institutions? How do we boost awareness among these institutions? -- Meshack K Masibo, Writer|Noisemaker|Lawyer masibolaw.co.ke

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Re: ICNL/KICTANet Consultative Meeting on Access to the Internet and its Impact on Women’s Engagement in Public Participation Mechanisms
by Angela Minayo 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

Dear Listers, KICTANet in partnership with International Center for Non-Profit Law will hold a meeting to discuss access to the internet and its impact on women's engagement in public participation. The meeting will be held on *23rd February 2023* from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Four Points Hotel, Hurlingham along Argwings Kodhek Road. We have reserved 10 slots for listers. Kindly reach me by email and indicate your name and your organisation/affiliation. Priority will be given to listers working on women rights, democracy and good governance and internet access issues. Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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The fight is on. I&M Bank removes Bank to Mpesa charges
by Mwendwa Kivuva 17 Feb '23

17 Feb '23

After introduction of Bank to M-pesa charges; ATMs got heir grove back. More people started withdrawing to pay cash <https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001464713/atms-get-their-…> to reduce their transaction costs. Now, I&M Bank has permanently dropped levy fees <https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/companies/i-m-bucks-the-tr…> for transferring cash between its platform and mobile wallets, bucking the trend in the sector that has been reinstating the charges since January amid customer outcry. The move will save I&M customers between Sh10 and Sh65, the range the lender was charging after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announced a return of charges on transactions between banks and mobile money wallets. Is the market adopting to consumer behaviour and correcting itself? What will the future look like on the cost of digital cash transfer charges? Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Please unsubscribe me from the mailing list
by faith oneya 16 Feb '23

16 Feb '23

Hello, Please unsubscribe me from the mailing list. Best, Faith

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When are companies going to stop blasting us with nuisance SMSs?
by Ali Hussein 16 Feb '23

16 Feb '23

Good people I've been very vocal about these annoying, untargeted, spray-and-pray marketing tactics of many brands. Today I want to demonstrate why they are annoying and have the opposite effect of what they are intended for. And how we can do things better. Bear with me guys as I demonstrate. 1. Pay attention to graphic No.1 below. I give this brand 3k every month. On top of that, I pre-pay at least 4-5k a month for international calls where WhatsApp <https://www.linkedin.com/company/whatsapp./> calls are blocked and it's too cumbersome to get on Zoom <https://www.linkedin.com/company/zoom-video-communications/>, etc, on the fly. Now see my balance of bundles (I'm not being a Luopean, just stating facts. 😀 ). So why then would this brand be hawking to me Kshs 10 worth of bundles every day? 2. Now pay attention to graphic No. 2 below. Why, why, are you annoying me with these unsolicited, untargeted, spray-and-pray SMSs day in and day out? Is there a better way? 3. You bet there is! A rudimentary, no need for AI, Marketing-for-dummies suggestion:- Segment your customers. Prepaid guys with balances to kingdom come don't need to be sent nonsense SMSs or emails telling them to spend Kshs.10 for 500 MB of data when they are sitting on 272 GB of data. Get it? Here are some tools to help you with this:- https://lnkd.in/d4Y7vK6z Segmentation for dummies <https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alihkassim_okrs-wecandobetter-activity-70318…> [image: image.png] C'mon, guys. Let's take this to the next level. Those bulk SMS blasts are just achieving #OKRs <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=okrs&highlightedUpdateUrns=…> for other people, not you! #WeCanDoBetter <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=wecandobetter&highlightedUp…> *Ali Hussein* Fintech | Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim LinkedIn: Ali's Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 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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