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My First Impressions of CBA Bank's Loop
by Mbugua Njihia 24 Mar '17

24 Mar '17

Cashflow, Loop Goals and Networth along with Loop Invest and Loop Loan have good potential to create stickiness in the recenlty launched CBA product Loop. riding off accruing benefits, social or monetary. Read more here - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/first-impressions-cba-banks-loop.html *Regards,* Mbugua Njihia ᐧ

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Fwd: Safaricom and Internet Traffic Tampering
by Kevin Kamonye 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

Hahah agreeed Thuo. Also, I can only imagine that the interest for such a thing would be from GoK due to (in)security reasons. I gave up on Internet rights when Snowden confirmed that even our very own Obama approved some of the most aggressive snooping done in the World's history. The only problem is the potential for abuse especially for monitoring political rivals etc. Kevin On 23 March 2017 at 14:54, Thuo Wilson via skunkworks < skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > On 23 March 2017 at 09:52, Odhiambo Washington via skunkworks < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > >> In light of such dual uses, this report makes clear that service >> providers operating middle-boxes must communicate to the public in a >> transparent manner the justification for such activity. This is especially >> relevant as government bodies announce plans to monitor and possibly censor >> the Internet during Kenya’s current electoral processes. > > > i always wonder, what do people hide? Safcom and telcos of the world can > sniff on my data all they want [so long as they dont tamper with my bank > account]- if you have nothing to hide what's fear for? > > > Kind Regards, > Wilson./ > > _______________________________________________ > skunkworks mailing list > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >

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Banks unveil own mobile money transfer platform: Pesalink
by Job Muriuki 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

While we have all been worried by mpesa dominance could Pesalink <https://www.youtube.com/user/businessdailyafrica?feature=iv&src_vid=dTSf7VW…> be a forminable rival to it? Regards, Job Muriuki, Skype: heviejob

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M-Akiba
by kanini mutemi 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

On that mobile phone note: http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/markets/Treasury-starts-sale-of-mobile-b… -- *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*.

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Re: [kictanet] MPs question Uber's 'small' Sh30 million tax payment in three years
by Ali Hussein 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

Patrick You raise an interesting issue. However that should not divert us from the main point that Victor is making. Are multi-nationals paying their fair share of taxes? Here' an interesting story that is related to this. Apple's tax headaches <https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2016/08/30/apple-found-to-hav…> This problem emanates from the Principle of Transfer Pricing. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfer_pricing> In a nutshell Transfer Price is the *price* at which divisions of a company transact with each other, such as the trade of supplies or labor between departments. *Transfer prices *are used when individual entities of a larger multi-entity firm are treated and measured as separately run entities. This is where it gets interesting:- So let's say Multi-National X has an operation in Kenya but all invoicing is done in say Ireland (sound familiar for those who deal with Multi-Nationals in the Tech Space?) but then the said Multi-National also invoices itself (ok, its 'subsidiary') for 'Management Fees' and other 'expenses'. The ultimate effect is that profits declared are at a minimum. And this practice is perfectly legal. :-) In Apple's case they even went ahead and negotiated a minimum tax of 3%!!! We are all equal..Except others are more equal.. *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. On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 8:05 AM, Patrick Mathenge via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > That's quite interesting. However, and with all due respect,if anyone was > genuine and honest, they would address and ensure that the taxes already > paid are put into proper use in the first instance. Otherwise it's not in > the interest of anyone to pay taxes that more often than not end up in a > few people's pockets. Again I wouldn't speak am not speaking for Uber but > that's just my very humble opinion, a tax paying Kenyan. > > Regards, > Patrick > > On 23 Mar 2017 7:05 AM, "Victor Kapiyo via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Dear Listers, >> >> Parliament has questioned the small amount of tax paid by app-hailing >> taxi firm Uber, suggesting that the bulk of the profits is repatriated >> outside the country. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) told MPs Tuesday >> that Uber had paid Sh30 million in taxes since 2014. >> >> http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/MPs-question- >> Uber-s-Sh30-million-tax-payment/539550-3858808-jc0mvaz/index.html >> >> Just how much do companies such as Uber, Google, Facebook, Twitter etc. >> make from Kenya, and how much do they remit in taxes locally? >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/kabiromathenge%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. >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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/info%40alyhussein.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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Safaricom and Internet Traffic Tampering
by Mose Karanja 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

Hello listers. CIPIT has been conducting network measurements on Kenyan Internet Service Providers (ISPs) since June 2016 using assorted techniques. Between 6 – 10 February 2017, the data indicated the presence of a middle-box on the cellular network of one provider, Safaricom Limited (AS33771) that had not previously presented any signs of traffic manipulation. Middle-boxes assume dual-use character in that they can be used for legitimate functions (e.g., network optimisation) and can simultaneously be used for traffic manipulation, surveillance and aiding censorship. In light of such dual uses, this report makes clear that service providers operating middle-boxes must communicate to the public in a transparent manner the justification for such activity. This is especially relevant as government bodies announce plans to monitor and possibly censor the Internet during Kenya’s current electoral processes. You can download the brief from this link: http://blog.cipit.org/2017/03/23/cipit-research-reveals-evidence-of-interne… <http://blog.cipit.org/2017/03/23/cipit-research-reveals-evidence-of-interne…> -Moses

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Alex Mutuku: Computers and Cybercrime Bill
by Odhiambo Washington 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

Assuming that Alex Mutuku managed to siphon KES 4B from KRA (and perhaps some from NTSA and any other govt computer system), I am at that point where I have to ask what is the role of the Govt ICT Services (there is a body like that, yes?) or it is that KRA/NTSA/Other govt agencies run their own ICT Services without a central coordinating agency that standardizes on procedures/policies? If it's true that there was this heist at KRA, then I see no reason not to suspect there are (will be) other heists in other govt agencies, hence my question. Secondly, I remember about the Computers and Cybercrime Bill 2016. I think it was shelved, or maybe just gathering dust somewhere, or was it ultimately signed into an Act? Did it become law and so forms the basis upon which Alex Mutuku is being charged?? During the Ndemo days, I would expect to get a comprehensive response to the two questions above in just a few hours. In this era Sammy Itemere+Victor Kyalo, it's just so silent. Maybe a policy shift in the Ministry. Okay, what happened to the Computers and Cybercrime Bill? :) -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 "Oh, the cruft."

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Using Third Party VPNs on Safaricom Mobile Data
by Nanjira Sambuli 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

So I’ve been testing use of my 3rd party VPN on Safaricom, and not been able to. Interestingly, this is what Safcom agents told me today: https://twitter.com/ninanjira/status/844115331421487104 <https://twitter.com/ninanjira/status/844115331421487104> Basically, that VPN use on Safcom is a provision that you pay for, and that is tailored for organizations. Additionally, this is apparently in the T&Cs; I’m awaiting more information on which specific clause addresses this. To me, this has interesting implications. That is, in the event of, say, a shutdown, one can’t bypass the block using their Safcom mobile data… If you are a VPN user, try it on your mobile data and let me know what happens. I can use VPN on other mobile data networks (e.g. Airtel). Listening. Regards, Nanjira www.nanjira.com <http://www.nanjira.com/> About.Me <http://about.me/ninanjira> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/ninanjira> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanjira> | Skype <http://hatscripts.com/addskype?nanjirasambuli> IM: +254722481566, +1(857)498-8934 (WhatsApp | Telegram | iMessage) PGP: 1DBE1F47A6878B0D

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On Kenya's Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill
by Nanjira Sambuli 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Stumbled upon this great explainer, while trying to find the latest draft of the legislation. Incidentally, no idea where the process has reached, not to mention that the Committee to be constituted on this has no representation from civil society (unless defined to fall under private sector) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/overview-implications-kenyas-critical-infras… <https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/overview-implications-kenyas-critical-infras…> Regards, Nanjira www.nanjira.com <http://www.nanjira.com/> About.Me <http://about.me/ninanjira> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/ninanjira> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanjira> | Skype <http://hatscripts.com/addskype?nanjirasambuli> IM: +254722481566, +1(857)498-8934 (WhatsApp | Telegram | iMessage) PGP: 1DBE1F47A6878B0D

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.africa article claims DCA to appeal
by waudo siganga 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001233467/inside-kenya-sa…

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