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Re: [kictanet] Invitation to Data Protection Forum and Submission of Comments to Kenya Data Protection Bills (Thursday 23 August, 2018)
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 22 Aug '18

22 Aug '18

Dear partner , Greetings from ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa. ARTICLE 19 in partnership with the *Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology*Law (*CIPIT*- Strathmore University Law School) and Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) seek to convene a one day Data Protection Dialogue Forum from *8**am – 5:30pm*on /*Thursday 23 August, 2018). */ While, the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 guarantees freedom of expression and the right to privacy, under Article 31 and 33; Kenya lacks a legally binding comprehensive data protection framework while also retaining laws which are broad and can be used to infringe on privacy on citizen data. The lack of a comprehensive data protection law and existence of laws that can be broadly interpreted to allow for free collection of personal data, storage, usage, and dissemination to other parties has created a situation where citizens are not notified whenever their data is collected and do not have remedies whenever their data is breached on unnecessarily retained by both public and private actors. We note that the ICT committees of the Senate led by Hon Gideon Moi has drafted a Data Protection Bill 2018 and similarly, the Ministry of ICT Taskforce on the Development of the Policy and Regulatory Framework for Privacy and Data Protection in Kenya, chaired by Communications Authority’s Mercy Wanjau has developed a Policy and a draft Data Protection Bill aimed at a Regulatory Framework for Privacy and Data Protection in Kenya and to fill this gap. Please find below the links to the Data Protection Policy and Ministry Bill and the Senate Bill. http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/docs/privacy-and-data-protection-policy-and-bil… http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/docs/the-data-protection-bill,-2018-ch9IKrCm It is with this in mind that the 3 partner organizations and will be meeting multiple data protection experts, lawyers, academia/ data scientists, CSOs, journalists and bloggers to collate recommendations for policy reform on from *8**am – 5:30pm*on /*Thursday 23 August, 2018)*/at Strathmore Law School. Kindly confirm your availability at your earliest convenience to _ephraim(a)article19.org <mailto:ephraim@article19.org>_ Please note that even though you might not be able to participate physically, you can nominate a representative or comment on this bills and Policy via the links above. We look forward to your participation. Best regards, -- Best Regards, Ephraim Percy Kenyanito Digital Programme Officer *ARTICLE 19 EASTERN AFRICA * *DEFENDING FREEDOM **OF EXPRESSION AND INFORMATION* W _https://www.article19.org/regional-office/eastern-africa/ _Tw @article19eafric Fa_facebook.com/article19org <http://facebook.com/article19org> _PGP Fingerprint: B0FA394AF73DEB7AA1FDC7360CFED26DE6BA8DC1

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Re: [kictanet] Day 1- Policy and Regulatory Framework on Privacy and Data Protection
by Kiarie Wagitungo 22 Aug '18

22 Aug '18

Dear Kanini, I am still reading the law. It takes time. But I am wondering, is consent a principle? I hope it is captured in the bill. Yours, Gerishon On Wednesday, 22 August 2018, kanini mutemi <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: kanini mutemi <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> > Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 at 09:11 > Subject: Day 1- Policy and Regulatory Framework on Privacy and Data > Protection > To: > > Cc: Mercy Sumbi <mercy(a)mutemisumbi.com> > > > *Day 1- Principles of Data Protection * > > Dear Listers, > > As GG had indicated on Monday, we will hold online moderated discussions > on the policy and regulatory framework on privacy and data protection. I > will kick us off with a discussion on the proposed principles of data > protection (Part 5 of the draft policy and Part IV of the draft bill). > > There are seven proposed principles– > > > > > > > > *(a) Fairness, lawfulness and transparency(b) Purpose limitation(c) Data > minimisation (d) Storage limitation (e) Accuracy(f) Confidentiality and > Integrity (g) Accountability* > To begin with, I welcome comments on > > *-what is your first impression of the principles?* > > *-why do we need to set out principles?* > > *-are the principles clearly defined in the draft policy and bill?* > > Tujadiliane! > -- > *Mercy Mutemi.* > > -- > *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. > > > >

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by John Matogo 21 Aug '18

21 Aug '18

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Online moderated discussion on the Policy and Regulatory framework on Privacy and Data Protection
by Grace Githaiga 20 Aug '18

20 Aug '18

Good afternoon Listers As a follow up to an earlier email where I shared the _Policy and Regulatory Framework on Privacy and Data Protection _ (https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?wpdmpro=policy-and-regulatory-framework-on-priv…) I wish to invite all listers to participate in the online moderated debate which will take place over a period of seven days. The Data and Privac framework was developed by a task force constituted by the Minister of ICT in May. Our Grace Bomu and Mercy Mutemi will lead us in the discussion starting which will commence on Wednesday August 22, 2018. Please see the proposed schedule. We look forward to your active participation. Asanteni sana. Date Topic 20 Aug Intro to list * Structure of the discussion * Reference to DP brief Wed 22 Aug Principles of data protection Thur 23 Aug Rights of data subjects Friday 24 Aug Rights of data subjects: II Monday 27 Aug Obligations of processors and controllers Tues 28 Aug Offences and remedies Wed 29 Aug Institutional framework Thur 30 Aug Comments for Way Forward Fri 31 Aug Key findings 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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How China is working to overtake the internet and butt heads with the U.S. - Axios
by WANGARI KABIRU 18 Aug '18

18 Aug '18

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by Mercy Njue 18 Aug '18

18 Aug '18

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Telcos CEOs on the spot in push to declare Safaricom dominant
by Ali Hussein 18 Aug '18

18 Aug '18

Listers This talk of Dominance is getting tiring.. Telco CEOs on the spot for pushing Safaricom Dominance narrative <https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Telcos-CEOs-on-the-spot-in-push…> Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *AHK & 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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Kenya Wins Top Africa ICT seat
by Alwala, Rachel 18 Aug '18

18 Aug '18

Dear listers, Kenya’s Mr. John Omo has today been elected the new Secretary General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU). Out of the 26 votes, Mr.Omo garnered 23 beating his sole challenge, Burundi’s Mr. Constaque Hakizimana who managed two (2) votes at elections held today during the 5th Ordinary Session of the ATU Plenipotentiary Conference in Nairobi. One vote was spoilt. Attached is the press release on the same as well as the Nairobi Declaration by the African menus states at the end of the ATU Plenipotentiary Conference today. Attached too are images of Mr.Omo giving his acceptance speech and receiving the instruments of office from the outgoing Secretary general Mr.Abdoulkarim Soumaila We thank you for your continued support. I Regards, Rachel

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya Wins Top Africa ICT seat
by ceo 18 Aug '18

18 Aug '18

Congrats Mr. Omo! May God give you wisdom in your new position. Regards, Abdalla On Aug 17, 2018 10:18 PM, "Alwala, Rachel via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Dear listers, > > Kenya’s Mr. John Omo has today been elected the new Secretary General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU). > > Out of the 26 votes, Mr.Omo garnered 23 beating his sole challenge, Burundi’s Mr. Constaque Hakizimana who managed two (2) votes at elections held today during the 5th Ordinary Session of the ATU Plenipotentiary Conference in Nairobi. One vote was spoilt. Attached is the press release on the same as well as the Nairobi Declaration by the African menus states at the end of the ATU Plenipotentiary Conference today. > > Attached too are images of Mr.Omo giving his acceptance speech and receiving the instruments of office from the outgoing Secretary general Mr.Abdoulkarim Soumaila > > We thank you for your continued support. I > >

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Why local funding is critical for ICT projects
by S.M. Muraya 17 Aug '18

17 Aug '18

Last week Walu penned some very pertinent thoughts (will create a second thread for that article). The current one is somehow related https://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/Why-local-funding-critic… Quote: "What is this that foreign investors see in our ICT potential that local investors don’t? Additionally, what are the ‘strings’ attached, which more often than not go hand in hand with foreign money... our typical local investor is only interested in the traditional assets.." Reality: We (veterans in ignoring/undermining each other) did not model decency for upcoming talent and now they worship foreigners who due to cultural differences (misunderstanding) cannot move our nation forward. https://businesstech.co.za/news/cloud-hosting/251373/amazon-and-microsoft-t… Case in point, why do excellent multi nationals (e.g. Microsoft, Amazon) favor South Africa for data centers? In South Africa there is an efficient, creative (primarily white) minority population which does not undermine (deceive) itself as much as we do. To conclude, last year, a well spoken, well presented employer/investor (former high school mate of mine 25+ years ago) was shocked by Kenyans in their early twenties. He conducted a research for one of his clients and 24 out of 26 lied in their submissions. That is all.

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