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Digital Tax set to increase
by Victor Kapiyo 13 Apr '22

13 Apr '22

Kenya plans to double tax on foreign tech giants like Amazon, Netflix, Twitter and PayPal which use the internet to market and sell products, a signal that Nairobi is hardening its stance against the US-backed global minimum rate on multinationals. The Treasury has proposed to increase digital tax service (DST) to three percent of the gross value of online transactions in the financial year starting July from the current 1.5 percent through the Finance Bill 2022. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/kenya-to-double-tax-on-big-t…

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Re: [kictanet] KICTANet Digest, Vol 170, Issue 11
by Adrian Teri 12 Apr '22

12 Apr '22

Good day all, There is something remiss and I see it unravelling rather quickly and badly. The CA is a gov't commission, essentially a creature of GoK. What's the purpose of Huduma namba while one still pays a facilitation fee of 1,050/= for numerous services in ecitizen only for them to collect the same data they did for the mass registration of huduma namba(fingerprints, photo and I even think an e signature was part of it too)? A Déjà vu to the Huduma Namba exercise where the gov't was simply unable to communicate that were upgrading our IDs from biographic to biometrics? Why waste productive capacity and man hours to duplicate data multiple times? Are your fingerprints & birth certificate changing? And even in aspects that do like your area of residence, contact details, marital status, assets etc. if there are 2 or more institutions requiring such info will you continue to trudge across all of them to update your details? I do believe the CA has technical people and in IT we know you can design an IDP or SSO-like system where you centralize(Just like the Huduma namba's aka "single source of truth") storage and management of your user's digital identities. In this analogy it would be a gov't institution/corp asserting you are who you claim to be(authentication). Regards, Adrian Teri ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2022 21:07:03 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] SIM CARD REGISTRATION & DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2019 > On Fri, 8 Apr 2022, 19:20 Mutindi Muema via KICTANet, < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Gobsmaked in deed 💯 >> >> The CA has finally stated today that kica SIM registration regs does not >> require photo of subscriber to be taken >> >> Full interview on Youtube here https://youtu.be/-SpW2rFhYxQ >> > > > Meaning then if you ever registered, you will not need to re-register. > Because photograph was the only missing link that was never taken in > previous initial registration > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Kathy Mwai <kathymwai(a)gmail.com> > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2022 21:47:46 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] SIM CARD REGISTRATION & DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2019 > @Mwendwa, apparently there's an electronic signature as well. I called > Safaricom earlier this is what they told me: They will scan the ID, take a > passport photo, and electronic signature 🤔 > > On Fri, 8 Apr 2022 at 21:08, Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> On Fri, 8 Apr 2022, 19:20 Mutindi Muema via KICTANet, < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Gobsmaked in deed 💯 >>> >>> The CA has finally stated today that kica SIM registration regs does not >>> require photo of subscriber to be taken >>> >>> Full interview on Youtube here https://youtu.be/-SpW2rFhYxQ >>> >> >> >> Meaning then if you ever registered, you will not need to re-register. >> Because photograph was the only missing link that was never taken in >> previous initial registration >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/kathymwai%40gmail.com >> >> >> KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions >> interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. KICTANet is a >> catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. >> Its work is guided by four pillars of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, >> Research, and Stakeholder Engagement. >> >> 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 - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy >> engagement platform. >> > > > -- > *Dream and Your Dreams Will Fall Short <kathymwai(a)gmail.com>...* > > _______________________________________________ > KICTANet mailing list > KICTANet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >

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SURVEY: Persons with Disabilities questionnaire
by David Indeje 11 Apr '22

11 Apr '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, KICTANet together with United Kingdom's Digital Access Program is developing a cyber hygiene curriculum and key messaging intended for marginalised populations. This survey intends to collect information on how people with disabilities in your programs operate in the digital world. We shall appreciate your participation in the survey. Kindly click on the link to participate. https://bit.ly/3LS1bwT *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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WHO Will CALL THE SHOT? Data Minimisation Culture
by David Indeje 11 Apr '22

11 Apr '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, The last week has been a roller coaster for most Kenyans. This is based on the many numerous consumer queries on the SIM Registration directive from the Communications Authority. Many times, we have been discussing why we need a *DATA MINIMISATION CULTURE* in Kenya. Is it time we brought on board all players to advance this subject? We should normalise using **106#* to know whether your Identity Card is registered on their lines. If it is not, you need to register afresh. Above all, as a reminder, you have 4 days remaining to validate your SIM Card if it is not registered. PS: Emerging regulation of content, data and consumer rights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_UVQczmbfU&t=324s&ab_channel=KICTAnet *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Fwd: [IGF] IGF Newsletter: March 2022
by Keith Andere 10 Apr '22

10 Apr '22

Dear Listers, Colleagues who are keen on Internet Governance Forum, this might be of interest to you, especially that this year's edition is on African soil. Apologies for possible duplication. Regards Keith ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: IGF Secretariat <info(a)intgovforum.org> Date: Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 7:46 PM Subject: [IGF] IGF Newsletter: March 2022 To: IGF Secretariat <info(a)intgovforum.org> *MARCH 2022 / THE IGF NEWSLETTER* IGF 2022 Overarching Theme & Themes Intersessional Activities & NRIs: PNs & BPFs Announced Capacity Development Syllabus for Schools on Internet Governance Published IGF Expert Group Meeting in New York IGF 2022 Second Open Consultations & MAG Meeting For Your Action! Key Dates & Deadlines ------------------------------ *IGF 2022 Overarching Theme & Themes * Following its First Open Consultations and Meeting <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2022-first-open-consultations-an…> of the 2022 planning cycle, the IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) has decided on an overarching theme for the 17th IGF: “Resilient Internet for a Shared Sustainable and Common Future”. The banner title references both the UN’s *2030 Sustainable Development Agenda <https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/development-agenda/>* and *Our Common Agenda <https://www.un.org/en/un75/common-agenda>*. In parallel, the constituent themes of the meeting have been conceived to closely align with the calls to action of the UN Secretary-General’s proposed *Global Digital Compact <https://www.un.org/en/content/common-agenda-report/assets/pdf/Common_Agenda…>. *The five themes <http://intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2022-themes> this year, which will guide upcoming calls for session proposals and the structure of the IGF programme, are “Connecting All People and Safeguarding Human Rights”; “Avoiding Internet Fragmentation”; “Governing Data and Protecting Privacy”; “Enabling Safety, Security and Accountability”; and “Addressing Advanced Technologies, including AI”. Read More Here <http://intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2022-themes> ------------------------------ *[image: A close-up of a guitar Description automatically generated with low confidence]* *Intersessional Activities & NRIs: PNs & BPFs Announced* *Policy Networks & Best Practice Forums (BPFs)* A new IGF PN on Internet Fragmentation (PNIF) <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/policy-network-on-internet-fragmenta…> is being introduced this year, while the PN on Meaningful Access (PNMA) <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/policy-network-on-meaningful-access-…> will continue in 2022, as will the BPFs on Cybersecurity <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/bpf-cybersecurity> and on Gender & Digital Rights <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2022-bpf-gender-and-digital-righ…>. All are invited to contribute to these continuing and emergent intersessional work streams <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/thematic-intersessional-work>, and sign up to their mailing lists <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/sign-up-and-contribute-to-igf-mailin…> . *Dynamic Coalitions (DCs)* There’s an issue-based DC for everyone: Children’s Rights <http://intgovforum.org/content/dynamic-coalition-on-childrens-rights-in-the…>, Community Connectivity <http://intgovforum.org/content/dynamic-coalition-on-community-connectivity-0>, Internet of Things <http://intgovforum.org/en/content/dynamic-coalition-on-the-internet-of-thin…>, Data Driven Health Technologies <http://intgovforum.org/en/content/dynamic-coalition-on-data-driven-health-t…> , and Public Access in Libraries <http://intgovforum.org/en/content/dynamic-coalition-on-public-access-in-lib…>, are only some of the 22 coalitions to explore. Learn about their work <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/explore-dynamic-coalitions>. DCs collaborate throughout the year, including through coordination meetings <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/dc-coordination-activities>, which this year are set to focus on strengthening the involvement of coalitions in the IGF meeting programme planning, increasing links with other intersessional activities, and raising the profile of DC outputs, among other issues. See coalitions’ joint update <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/36/21179> to the IGF Expert Group Meeting (EGM) <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-expert-group-meeting-egm>. More Information on the DCs Page <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/explore-dynamic-coalitions> *National, Regional and Youth IGF **I**nitiatives (NRIs)* The network of national, regional and youth IGF initiatives continues to meet regularly and discuss joint activities ahead of the global IGF in Addis Ababa. Substantive areas of mutual interest are mapped and looked at holistically by the NRIs to focus their sessions on. “Safeguarding and strengthening the core principles of a trusted Internet” will be the topic of the NRIs main session, while a selection of topics for collaborative sessions is underway. See the top ranked digital themes <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/248/21186> across NRIs, and check out the NRIs status update <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/252/21171> provided to the IGF EGM <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-expert-group-meeting-egm>. More Information on the NRIs Page <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2022-nris%C2%A0preparatory-proce…> ------------------------------ [image: Graphical user interface, website Description automatically generated] *Syllabus for Schools on Internet Governance Published * This newly-published syllabus <https://intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/253/21174> is an advisory document for convening a school on or teaching Internet governance, and can be used as a general reference guide on the structure of IG courses. Developed by the IGF Secretariat together with the community of Schools on Internet Governance (SIGs) <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/dynamic-coalition-on-schools-of-inte…> around the world, the syllabus contains sections on core IG modules, teaching methods, and how to find the expertise that’s right for your course. Not limited to IG practitioners and students, any professional and interested groups are encouraged to browse this resource. *The syllabus is currently under review by the Dynamic Coalition on Schools on Internet Governance (DC-SIG) and the broader community.* More Here <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/supporting-sigs> ------------------------------ *[image: A group of people sitting at a table with laptops Description automatically generated with medium confidence]* *Capacity Development* IGF capacity development activities are expanding on the significant results achieved in 2021, with plans for: capacity development workshops, support to remote hubs, support to IGF participants and session organizers, and cooperation with schools on Internet governance as well as systematic engagement with legislators and youth. More Information on the Capacity Development Page <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-capacity-development-0> ------------------------------ [image: A group of people sitting at a table with laptops Description automatically generated with medium confidence] *IGF Expert Group Meeting in New York* The IGF’s Expert Group Meeting (EGM) <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-expert-group-meeting-egm>, held 31 March to 1 April, has wrapped up at the Permanent Mission of Finland in New York. The gathering of more than 30 multistakeholder and international experts <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/egm-participants> discussed the future of the IGF in the context of ever-evolving digital cooperation, including initiatives by the UN, such as the *Roadmap for Digital Cooperation <https://www.un.org/en/content/digital-cooperation-roadmap/>* and envisioned *Global Digital Compact <https://www.un.org/en/content/common-agenda-report/assets/pdf/Common_Agenda…>*. A report of the meeting and its recommendations will be made available in the coming weeks. EGM background documents <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/egm-background-reading> and other resources are available online. ------------------------------ *IGF 2022 Second Open Consultations & MAG Meeting* The Second Open Consultations and Meeting of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) <https://intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2022-second-open-consultations-and-m…> will take place on 6-8 July 2022 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Registration and other details are forthcoming on the IGF homepage <https://intgovforum.org/en>. ------------------------------ *For Your Action! * Sign up to IGF Mailing Lists <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/sign-up-and-contribute-to-igf-mailin…> Watch the IGF 2022 Space <https://www.intgovforum.org/en> for Upcoming Public Calls ------------------------------ *Key Dates and Deadlines * *5 April | *Virtual MAG Meeting III *7 April | *MAG Working Group on Strategy Meeting See the Full IGF Calendar <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/calendar> ------------------------------ *Please feel free to share * *this newsletter with others.* ------------------------------ *Follow us * <https://twitter.com/intgovforum> <https://www.facebook.com/IntGovForum> <https://www.youtube.com/user/igf> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/185833270@N04/> <https://www.instagram.com/intgovforum/?hl=en> ________________________________ The Secretariat intends to send out informational emails regarding dates and events on the IGF Calendar. If you prefer not to receive these emails, please click on the following link https://www.intgovforum.org/opt-out.php to unsubscribe your email address from the mailing list*.* -- *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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KES 15.6 Billion Allocated to ICT
by David Indeje 10 Apr '22

10 Apr '22

Listers, Kenya’s Finance Minister Presented a KSh3.31 trillion Budget for FY2022/23. Key to note, he said the ICT sector is key as it has the potential to accelerate economic recovery and improve livelihood. As a result, the ICT sector was allocated KES 15.6 billion. How it was split: 1. KES 620 Mn for govt shared services 2. Konza Data Center - KES 5.2 Bn for Infrastructure development and KES 3.8 Bn for the development of the data center. 3. KES 2.7 Bn maintenance of last-mile connectivity 4. KES 2.2 Bn National Optic Fibre Backbone (NOFBI) Phase 2 5. KES 1.4 Bn Eldoret-Nakodok fibre optic cable *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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KENYA is Not Alone
by David Indeje 10 Apr '22

10 Apr '22

Listers, If you are a Kenyan, what is your stand on SIM card Registration? Online, people are 'up in arms" kwa ground, it is a different picture. Why are African governments blocking phone lines of citizens? https://aje.io/d7a823

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A study paper on human-centered cybersecurity: Kenyan Fintech sector
by David Indeje 08 Apr '22

08 Apr '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, Cybersecurity does not only involve the protection of systems and technology but also extends to the all-around protection of users, their intangible values, physical security, and ensuring non-disruption of their daily critical activities. It is for this reason that KICTANet, in collaboration with Trust4Cyber Flagship Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, prepared “A study paper on human-centered cybersecurity: Kenyan Fintech sector.” The study maps out the cybersecurity landscape in Kenya and focuses on the financial sector. It also advocates for a human-centric approach to cybersecurity. Here is a link to the paper and so much more from our policy briefs https://www.kictanet.or.ke/policy-briefs/ *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Application for IEBC Accreditation as Election Observers
by David Indeje 08 Apr '22

08 Apr '22

Dear Listers, The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has given us (KICTANet) and they are giving us an opportunity to be Long-Term Election Observers for the period before, during, and after the August 9th, 2022 General Election. Those interested in this initiative, kindly share with us your: 1. Your Name as it appears on the ID 2. Passport -size photograph in soft copy (.png/.jpg/.jep formats) 3. Telephone number 4. Copy of your ID Any interested person to send the details to nkakusu(a)kictanet.or.ke or dindeje(a)kictanet.or.ke on or before 9 May 2022 to give sufficient time to complete the process. If your documents are with us already, kindly let us know. *All the data we collect adheres to the KICTANet Privacy Statement available here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/privacy-policy/ <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/privacy-policy/>. By submitting the information requested, you consent to our collection and processing of the information for the specific purpose outlined above.* *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Your Contact Lists and Privacy
by Adrian Teri 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Good Day all, Do you pause to ask yourself if you're violating the agency and privacy of individuals in your contact list even in apps that need them to function? A la social media apps. https://restofworld.org/2022/how-truecaller-built-a-billion-dollar-id-data-… Regards, Adrian Teri

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