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Secure a Seat @ the 9th AfICTA Summit
by waudo siganga 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

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Why are lots of .go.ke websites not https://?
by felista wangari 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Hi Listers, I visit lots of Kenya government websites and I notice that a good number are http:// (not secure) rather than https:// (secure). Especially sites where people are putting in their data for job applications and things like that (I had started tracking, but abandoned that project). This morning I'm getting lots of messages asking me if the Kazi Mtaani portal http://kms.go.ke being launched this afternoon is legit. Young Kenyans who want to apply are worried that it could be a malicious site since it is not https://. I'm explaining that yes, it is a legitimate government website (it has been shared by various government officials) but that it didn't attend to digital security, just like many other government agency sites. Should we be having government websites collecting people's details using http:// and not https:// in 2021? How is the security protocol not baked in during the building of the sites? - I wonder about this a lot. Regards, Felista Wangari Incurably curious Journalist/Editor (Health, gender, development, personal finance)

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Fwd: Call for Chapter Proposals_"Digital Marketing and PR Trends in Africa" Edited Book Collection
by Rebeccah wambui 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

Hello colleagues, This might be of interest to some of you. If so, take action as the deadline is fast approaching. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Anne Njathi <awnjathi(a)ncsu.edu> Date: Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 7:31 PM Subject: Call for Chapter Proposals_"Digital Marketing and PR Trends in Africa" Edited Book Collection To: <wambuirebeccah(a)gmail.com> Hello Becky, I hope you are doing great! Attached is the call for chapter proposals for the "Digital Marketing and PR Trends in Africa" project that Brandi and I are working on. Brandi Watkins is an associate professor in the School of Communication, at Virginia Tech. We were hoping you would help us circulate it to your network across Africa and most importantly submit a chapter with your research interests. The deadline was extended to November 22nd. Thanks so much and let me know if you need anything. Regards, -- *Anne Njathi* Ph.D. Candidate, I Graduate Teaching Assistant International Student Rep I CRDMSA NC STATE College of Humanities and Social Sciences Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media Doctoral Student

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{Reminder} INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEBINAR ON CYBERSECURITY IN KENYA: PRIORITIES FOR A POST-COVID-19 WORLD - THURSDAY, 25 NOVEMBER FROM 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM 2021
by Mwara Gichanga 18 Nov '21

18 Nov '21

Greetings Listers, KICTANet is pleased to invite you to a webinar on “Cybersecurity in Kenya " Priorities for a Post COVID-19 World, whose theme is “Building Back Better”. "The meeting will take place on Thursday, November 25, 2021, from 1000 - 1200 on Zoom. The main objective of the meeting is to identify common cybersecurity priorities in a Post-COVID-19 world. The meeting will review the cybersecurity priorities identified in the KICTANet Policy Brief, <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=41288> which identifies six priority areas: to prioritize cybersecurity, prepare in advance, develop appropriate policies and practices, build partnerships, implement relevant programs, focus on people, and marshal the necessary political will to make cybersecurity in the country a reality. The second objective is to consolidate stakeholder priorities to inform the country’s cybersecurity strategies. The expected outcome is an updated and shared understanding of Kenya’s cybersecurity priorities for the coming years. To join in the webinar please find the registration link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufu-orjooHtwArr1VaoJ7EpP6gchG6F… Please also find a link to the event information including concept note and program https://www.kictanet.or.ke/cybersecurity-in-kenya-priorities-for-a-post-cov… Looking forward to your participation Warmly Mwara Gichanga KICTANet Team

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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEBINAR ON CYBERSECURITY IN KENYA: PRIORITIES FOR A POST-COVID-19 WORLD - THURSDAY, 25 NOVEMBER FROM 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM 2021
by Mwara Gichanga 15 Nov '21

15 Nov '21

Greetings Listers, KICTANet is pleased to invite you to a webinar on “Cybersecurity in Kenya " Priorities for a Post COVID-19 World, whose theme is “Building Back Better”. "The meeting will take place on Thursday, November 25, 2021, from 1000 - 1200 on Zoom. The main objective of the meeting is to identify common cybersecurity priorities in a Post-COVID-19 world. The meeting will review the cybersecurity priorities identified in the KICTANet Policy Brief, <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?mdocs-file=41288> which identifies six priority areas: to prioritize cybersecurity, prepare in advance, develop appropriate policies and practices, build partnerships, implement relevant programs, focus on people, and marshal the necessary political will to make cybersecurity in the country a reality. The second objective is to consolidate stakeholder priorities to inform the country’s cybersecurity strategies. The expected outcome is an updated and shared understanding of Kenya’s cybersecurity priorities for the coming years. To join in the webinar please find the registration link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufu-orjooHtwArr1VaoJ7EpP6gchG6F… Please also find a link to the event information including concept note and program https://www.kictanet.or.ke/cybersecurity-in-kenya-priorities-for-a-post-cov… Looking forward to your participation Warmly Mwara Gichanga KICTANet Team

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DOT KE PREMIUM DOMAIN NAMES AUCTION
by Vincent Nyaga 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Dear Listers, "With the ongoing auction of premium .KE domain names, the process has been smooth and seamless with a number of domain names under "BUY NOW OPTION" having been bought within the first week of the auction.' 'Key things that spiked the demand for these names are' Read article here [ https://t.co/kQAxqoOnAW?amp=1 | https://bit.ly/3opViwy ] Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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You can now get a Community networks license in Kenya
by Mwendwa Kivuva 10 Nov '21

10 Nov '21

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) formulated a Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks <https://www.ca.go.ke/public-consultation-on-draft-licensing-and-shared-spec…>, with contributions from KICTANet, the entire community, and other partners (the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, and supported by the United Kingdom’s Digital Access Programme) CA has released the guidelines, application forms, and compliance forms for operators to apply for the community network license under the Unified Licensing Framework. The documents currently on the CA website are; 1. Community Network and Service Provider-CNSP Lice <https://www.ca.go.ke/document/community-network-and-service-provider-cnsp-l…> nse 2. Community Network and Service Provider – Compliance Return Form <https://www.ca.go.ke/document/community-network-and-service-provider-compli…> 3. Application Form For Community Network and Service Provider License 1-TL-8.0 <https://www.ca.go.ke/document/application-form-for-community-network-and-se…> Community networks are now under the regulatory ambit in Kenya. The license application fee is Ksh1000, with an annual renewal fee of KSh5000. The license is valid for 10 years. The community network will be limited to a subcounty. This is considered affordable compared to the lowest fee in the Network Facilities Provider license where an initial license fee is Sh200,000. If any community networks operator or prospective operator needs support in applying for the license, they can contact CA or KICTANet for help. Find More details on Comunity Networks from the KICTANet website https://www.kictanet.or.ke/category/community-networks/ Best Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Final call to submit a session for 2022 Mozilla festival
by wanjiru muya 02 Nov '21

02 Nov '21

Hello, Last week to participate in the Call for Proposals for MozFest 2022 open till November 5th! Submit A Session Idea for MozFest <https://bit.ly/3ajHey1>! MozFest is a unique hybrid: part art, tech, and society convening, part maker festival, and the premiere gathering for activists in diverse global movements fighting for a more humane digital world. The Call for Proposals is open to anyone interested in the role tech plays in our lives. You don’t need specific expertise or skills to host a session; all you need is a great idea, project, design theory, campaign, or personal experience that you would like to unpack and collaborate on with a global community. MozFest is looking for collaborative, participatory, and inclusive sessions, workshops, skillshares, immersive art projects, and more that interrogate AI, propelling it towards global justice. If you or someone you know is interested in leading a session at MozFest this year, you can learn more here about the process. <https://mzl.la/3FhwDSN> Bests Muya, MozFest Ambassador.

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Facebook Community Standards
by Mutemi wa Kiama 30 Oct '21

30 Oct '21

What are these community standards and who determines them? Why would this comment on NTSA's page, a government service institution, be considered to be against Those standards? Shared with consent. Warm regards, Mutemi wa Kiama Thoughts become things... choose the good ones! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Intellectual, Social Justice & Social Accountability Entrepreneur, Strategic Planning & Organizational Development Facilitator, Strategic Communications, Movement Building Coach, Human Rights Defender, #DevolutionIsRevolution Champion. The Wanjiku Agenda Kenya Foundation (WAKenya) Ordinary, fearless Kenyans. https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-mutemi-wa-kiama-1aa51615/ Sauti Ya Wanjiku Social Movement www.sautiyawanjiku.com https://www.facebook.com/wanjikurevolutionkenya https://twitter.com/WanjikuRevolt https://twitter.com/MutemiWaKiama http://www.scribd.com/wmkenya "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead

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RSIF Virtual Pre-Conference, 16-17 November 2021
by ALLAN OCHOLA 30 Oct '21

30 Oct '21

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (*icipe) *in collaboration with University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) is extending an open invitation to an online dialogue on building capacity for science, technology, and innovation in Africa on 16th and 17th November 2021. This pre-conference will bring together key science, technology, and higher education stakeholders, with the objective of i) sharing key relevant advances in science, technology, and innovation (STI) and higher education in Africa and globally; and ii) reviewing key achievements and progress of the African government-led Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology flagship program, the RSIF to date. We will receive input from participants on how to enhance PASET RSIF’s relevance to countries and contribution to private sector development. The insights will inform RSIF's future planning and implementation. RSIF aims to support Ph.D. students, post-doctoral scientists, and universities in SSA to establish high-quality training, research, and innovation environments and to develop institutional capacity for the benefit of the whole region. The event is organized by the RSIF ( www.rsif-paset.org) Regional Coordination Unit, the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) (www.icipe.org) in collaboration with University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (www.um6p.ma) The meeting outcomes will inform our continued Covid-response and effective contribution to the SDGs and climate goals; Building of research capacity; and Way forward for science funding in Africa, and RSIF specifically. Together we lay out agreed-on actions and outcomes for the network as we look ahead to the upcoming RSIF Conference in Morocco in May 2022. More information and how you can register here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rsif-virtual-pre-conference-16-17-november-202…> . Best wishes, Allan

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