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Mark Your Calendars! Kenya IGF 2024 Returns on August 1st
by David Indeje 09 Jul '24

09 Jul '24

Dear Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF), postponed due to youth protests, returns on August 1st. This year's theme, *"Building Kenya's Multistakeholder Digital Future,"* emphasizes collaboration on innovation, human rights, and digital governance for a positive internet experience for all. Learn more about the Forum's sub-themes and additional events that took place during the KIGF Week. <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kenya-igf-rescheduled-for-august-1st-focus-on-bu…> -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * 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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Kenya: County Budget Implementation Reports FY23/24 Available
by David Indeje 07 Jul '24

07 Jul '24

Dear Listers, The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) has published budget implementation reports for all counties covering the last nine months, ending in April 2024. These reports provide valuable insights into: - How counties have spent their allocated budgets - Performance against spending targets - Any potential areas of concern https://cob.go.ke/reports/consolidated-county-budget-implementation-review-… -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * 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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Gen Z, right to privacy, and a revolution
by Mugambi Laibuta 06 Jul '24

06 Jul '24

Gen Z, right to privacy, and a revolution https://www.laibuta.com/data-protection/gen-z-right-to-privacy-and-a-revolu…

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Re: KICTANet Digest, Vol 218, Issue 10
by Adrian Teri 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

PDF of *The Kenya Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Society Bill, 2023 *is accessible from the blob/repo but where is the bill on *parliament[.]go[.]ke*? Searches on *parliament[.]go[.]ke/the-**national-assembly/house-* *business/bills* with keywords or even combinations of them - robotics, artificial, intelligence bears no fruit. Regards, Adrian Teri On Tue, 2 Jul 2024 at 03:30, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send KICTANet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of KICTANet digest..."Today's Topics: > > 1. Website Tracking Kenya Kwanza Promises (Victor Kapiyo) > 2. Re: [kelvinndmo/ke-accountability] Kill the Kenya Robotics And > Artificial Intelligence Society Bill, 2023 (Issue #49) > (Wainaina Mungai) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Victor Kapiyo <vkapiyo(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 14:26:33 +0300 > Subject: [kictanet] Website Tracking Kenya Kwanza Promises > Dear Listers > > Please see this innovative website tracking KK Government promises. > > > https://dexxe.notion.site/bf6fb7d1a22444868bf7da5fa42d8121?v=3b6a9447ec0043… > > Happy engaging. > > Victor > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Wainaina Mungai <wainaina.mungai(a)gmail.com> > To: "kelvinndmo/ke-accountability" < > reply+AZGQBZ2KFZNTI3IDAKOQEH6ER224VEVBNHHI4HCZL4(a)reply.github.com> > Cc: "kelvinndmo/ke-accountability" <ke-accountability(a)noreply.github.com>, > KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 19:18:23 +0300 > Subject: [kictanet] Re: [kelvinndmo/ke-accountability] Kill the Kenya > Robotics And Artificial Intelligence Society Bill, 2023 (Issue #49) > FYI + Kictanet > > On Mon, Jul 1, 2024, 7:09 PM Collins Omwenga <notifications(a)github.com> > wrote: > >> Based on this tweet: >> https://x.com/kennedykwangari/status/1807745595936838025 >> >> There's a need to prioritize killing the Kenya Robotics And Artificial >> Intelligence Society Bill, 2023 >> the_kenya_robotics_and_artificial_intelligence_society_bill_2023.docx >> (1).pdf >> <https://github.com/user-attachments/files/16056272/the_kenya_robotics_and_a…> >> >> — >> Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub >> <https://github.com/kelvinndmo/ke-accountability/issues/49>, or >> unsubscribe >> <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AZGQBZ7Z34X5GNVXRVIR5YLZK…> >> . >> You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message >> ID: <kelvinndmo/ke-accountability/issues/49(a)github.com> >> > _______________________________________________ > KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Pricacy Policy: See > https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/ >

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Offices launch of COSSA today
by Eric M K Osiakwan 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

Kindly RSVP @ https://cossa.torusguru.com/register Sent from my iPhone

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Website Tracking Kenya Kwanza Promises
by Victor Kapiyo 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

Dear Listers Please see this innovative website tracking KK Government promises. https://dexxe.notion.site/bf6fb7d1a22444868bf7da5fa42d8121?v=3b6a9447ec0043… Happy engaging. Victor

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KICTANet Offers Condolences on the Loss of Eric Shieni
by David Indeje 30 Jun '24

30 Jun '24

Dear Listers, We at KICTANet are deeply saddened to learn about the tragic passing of Eric Shieni <https://x.com/TESPOK_KENYA/status/1806349170346750352>during the recent protests in Kenya. Eric's passion and commitment to Tespok's mission left a lasting impact on the organization, and his absence will be deeply felt. KICTANet stands in solidarity with Tespok during this time of loss. -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * 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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Kenya IGF 2024: Postponed
by David Indeje 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Dear Listers, We have postponed the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2024. The ongoing protests highlight the need for a more inclusive approach to digital policy. We're not stepping back; we're leaning in. We are committed to hearing all voices, especially those most impacted by digital policy decisions. Stay tuned for a new date - we'll be back stronger, ensuring an inclusive and representative forum. Together, let's bridge divides and build a brighter digital future for all. #KeIGF2024 https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kenya-igf-2024-postponed-reshaping-the-conversat… By KIGF MAG & KICTANet.

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Kenya's 2024 Internet Shutdown: An Analysis
by Mwendwa Kivuva 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Kenya experienced its first significant internet shutdown on June 25, 2024, starting around 5:00 pm and lasting until approximately 12:30 am on June 26, 2024. Depending on who you ask, some services are still struggling indicating the possibility of more trottling. This shutdown coincided with the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests, which saw unprecedented participation from the youth of Kenya.During the Internet shutdown, major networks such as Safaricom's 5G, 4G, and fiber services were affected. Neighboring landlocked countries that rely on undersea cables terminating at Kenya's coast, including Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi, also experienced connectivity issues.Despite prior assurances from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) <https://x.com/CA_Kenya/status/1805311316719993274> that there would be no internet shutdown, the disruption occurred, raising several critical questions.Discussion Points: 1. Cause of the Shutdown: - What were the reasons behind the internet shutdown? Was it a deliberate act by the government? - How credible are the claims by ISPs like Safaricom <https://x.com/SafaricomPLC/status/1805615681951375595> that the disruptions were due to issues with undersea cables? 2. Extent and Impact: - Which Internet Service Providers (ISPs) were involved in the shutdown? Were there differences in the extent of the disruption across different ISPs? - How did the shutdown affect essential services such as mobile payment systems (e.g., M-PESA) and emergency services? 3. Authority and Orders: - Who gave the orders for the shutdown? Was there any official documentation or communication from the government or regulatory bodies? - What role did the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) play during the shutdown, and how did their actions align with their prior statements? 4. Technical and Legal Implications: - What measurement tools and probes were used by techies to understand the extent of the shutdown? What were the findings? - How does this shutdown align with Kenya's constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression and access to information? 5. Regional Impact: - How did the shutdown in Kenya affect neighboring countries that rely on its internet infrastructure? - What measures can be taken to prevent such widespread disruptions in the future? The internet shutdown in Kenya has significant implications for digital rights, economic activities, and regional connectivity. It is crucial to conduct a thorough postmortem to understand the causes, impacts, and preventive measures to ensure such disruptions do not recur. It is important to note that KICTAnet and other partners <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/joint-statement-a-call-against-internet-shutdown…> issued a statement urging the government to #KeepItOn just a day before the event. Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Kenya Youth IGF 2024, June 26, 2024
by Keith Andere 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Dear Listers, Good morning, We are excited to have yet another Kenya IGF Week and as part of the IGF processes, the Kenya Youth IGF will be happening tomorrow. On behalf of the Kenya Youth IGF multi-stakeholder advisory group, I would like to extend a warm invitation to the Gen Z and those young at heart to the forum tomorrow. We have lined up some awesome sessions and amazing speakers that you would not want to miss. Connect on the link below https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nu7iqENoS3ehn-jOCiCnXw See you all tomorrow -- *Kind Regards,* *Keith ANDERE* Internet 4 Development *"The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society." ~ Noam Chomsky*

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