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Journalist looking to report on cybersecurity and elections in Kenya
by Eric Mugendi 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

Hello Listers, I'd like to introduce @Odula Tom <tomoduls(a)googlemail.com>, a journalist writing for, among other platforms, the Associated Press. He is doing an investigative story on cybersecurity and the Kenyan elections, and I think he could benefit from connecting with this community for expert insights. He is looking for anyone working in the election technology space who can speak to the use of technology in Kenya's elections, from voter registration and identification to transmission and tallying of results. Any pointers will be greatly appreciated, thanks. Regards, Eric Mugendi about.me/mugendi [image: Eric Mugendi on about.me] <http://about.me/mugendi>

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] ICANN reserves .internal for private use at the DNS level
by Barrack Otieno 11 Aug '24

11 Aug '24

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Joshua F. via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Fri, Aug 9, 2024 at 8:54 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] ICANN reserves .internal for private use at the DNS level To: <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Hi All, Interesting thing : The ICANN has agreed to reserve the .internal top-level domain. https://www.theregister.com/AMP/2024/08/08/dot_internal_ratified/ Joshua Falanga On Friday, August 9th, 2024 at 10:17 AM, Carsten Schiefner via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> wrote: > On 09.08.2024 15:53, Carsten Schiefner via InternetPolicy wrote: > > > David & all - > > > > On 09.08.2024 15:43, David Sarokin wrote: > > > > > I haven't seen the text of the treaty, but based on the article, the > > > main point of contention seems to be language that allows countries to > > > "ask the authorities of another nation for any electronic evidence > > > linked to the crime, and also request data from internet service > > > providers...." > > > > > > The treaty doesn't seem to require countries or ISPs to respond to > > > such requests. If that's the case, then nothing much has changed, as > > > far as I can see. Countries are already quite free (and quite willing) > > > to request such data, and such requests are sometimes denied and > > > sometimes accepted. Am I misreading the (non)impacts here...? > > > > the (resp. my concern at least...) ... > > > ... concern ... > > > ... is ... > > > ... NOT ... > > > ... that much as to whether > > countries might respond to requests or tend to not to, but to the > > heavily widened-up definition of what is already to be considered a > > cybercrime. > > _______________________________________________ > To view your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into your member profile at https://community.internetsociety.org/, select your profile picture and then My Groups. Select the Edit icon for Internet Policy and check the Leave Group box, then Save. Changes may take up to 3 hours to take effect. > - > View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/ _______________________________________________ To view your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into your member profile at https://community.internetsociety.org/, select your profile picture and then My Groups. Select the Edit icon for Internet Policy and check the Leave Group box, then Save. Changes may take up to 3 hours to take effect. - View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/ -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Kenya Stalls on Blockchain and Crypto Regulation
by David Indeje 11 Aug '24

11 Aug '24

Dear Listers, *Do you Agree?* Kenya's government remains ambivalent towards blockchain and cryptocurrencies despite growing public interest and economic activity in the sector. While the technology has garnered significant attention and investment, with Kenya emerging as a regional cryptocurrency hub, the government's stance remains unclear. A recent parliamentary grilling of the incoming Treasury Cabinet Secretary highlighted the lack of a coherent policy framework. Despite the Kenya Revenue Authority's imposition of taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, the Central Bank maintains a cautious approach, echoing the government's overall indecision. https://www.kictanet.or.ke/government-indifference-hampering-kenyas-crypto-…

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AU Artificial Intelligence Strategy
by Victor Kapiyo 10 Aug '24

10 Aug '24

Dear listers, In a landmark decision, the African Union Executive Council endorsed the Continental AI Strategy during its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana, on July 18-19, 2024. This strategy underscores Africa’s commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices. The Continental AI Strategy calls for unified national approaches among AU Member States to navigate the complexities of AI-driven change, aiming to strengthen regional and global cooperation and position Africa as a leader in inclusive and responsible AI development. Read more: https://au.int/en/documents/20240809/continental-artificial-intelligence-st…

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Thank You for Supporting the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2024
by David Indeje 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

The KICTANet Multistakeholder Advisory Group would like to express its sincere gratitude to the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2024 sponsors <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es_HUelxaYE&pp=ygUIa2ljdGFuZXQ%3D>. Your generous support made this event a success. We appreciate your commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive digital landscape in Kenya. [image: image.png] The Forum provided a valuable platform for stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration. We look forward to continuing our partnership and working together in the spirit of multistakeholderism to address the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals Connect With Us <https://linktr.ee/Kictanet> ______________________________________

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Fwd: [IGF] IGF 2024 | Registration Open!
by Barrack Otieno 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Listers, Registration for the global IGF is open. Thank you Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: IGF Secretariat <info(a)intgovforum.org> Date: Fri, Jul 26, 2024 at 5:03 PM Subject: [IGF] IGF 2024 | Registration Open! To: info(a)intgovforum.org <info(a)intgovforum.org> *The 19th Internet Governance Forum <https://intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2024> on Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future will be held 15-19 December 2024 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and online* *▫▫▫* Join us in December for a programme focused on four main themes <https://intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2024-themes>: “Harnessing innovation and balancing risks in the digital space” “Enhancing the digital contribution to peace, development, and sustainability” “Advancing human rights and inclusion in the digital age” “Improving digital governance for the Internet We Want” *▫▫▫* ALL are invited to attend onsite in Riyadh and online – Connect, collaborate and be part of advancing the digital agenda! *REGISTER HERE <https://indico.un.org/event/1012522/> * -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Poctoral/postdoctoral scholarships at Hasso Plattner Institute
by Mwendwa Kivuva 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

The Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) at the University of Potsdam is one of Germany’s top-ranked computer science institutes. Its PhD school "Data Science and Engineering" currenty supports 20 PhD students. Annually, we seek to add talented young researchers and offer 10 full Ph.D. and Postdoc Scholarships for a support of up to four years in our Potsdam location, on the border of Berlin. Students and Postdocs enjoy a great research environment, close mentorship by professors and postdocs, interaction with many peers, enormous computing power with HPI’s Data Lab, and significant travel funding. HPI faculty and their research groups ensure high quality research and will supervise you. Applications must be submitted at https://hpi.de/en/research/cooperations-partners/research-schools/scholarsh… by August 15, 2024. Please include the following documents: - Curriculum vitae and copies of certificates/transcripts - Brief research proposal, ideally mentioning the suitable HPI research groups you would like to work with - Work samples/copies of relevant scientific work (e.g., master's thesis or scientific papers) - Letter(s) of recommendation and any other supporting documents More information about the program and the application process is at https://hpi.de/en/research/cooperations-partners/research-schools/scholarsh… Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Re: Call for a Consultant to Organise Nairobi Symposium on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Humanitarian Action
by Angela Minayo 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

Dear Listers, ICRC is currently looking for a Consultant to help in organizing a Data Protection Symposium. Those interested can read the attached Terms of Reference. Good day! Best Regards, *Angela Minayo*

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Re: Applications for the 2024-2025 AI Accountability Fellowships
by Angela Minayo 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

Hi Listers, The Al Accountability Fellowships seek to support journalists working on in-depth AI accountability stories that examine governments' and corporations’ uses of predictive and surveillance technologies to guide decisions in policing, medicine, social welfare, the criminal justice system, hiring, and more. The deadline is on *10th August 2024. * You can read more about the call here: https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/opportunities-journalists/ai-… Best Regards, *Angela Minayo Kidiavai*

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#KeIGF2024: KICTANet CEO Outlines Vision for Kenya's Digital Future
by David Indeje 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

Dear Listers, On Thursday, 1 August, we had an amazing 17th Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF). If you missed it, we hope you will be looking forward to our 18th edition in 2025. Dr Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, delivered a keynote address outlining the organization's vision for a multi-stakeholder digital future in Kenya. Githaiga highlighted the significant growth of Kenya's digital landscape, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in addressing emerging challenges and harnessing opportunities. She called for a renewed commitment to the multistakeholder model and emphasized the need to keep the Internet accessible and open for all. She also underscored the importance of addressing issues such as internet shutdowns and promoting digital literacy to ensure a digital future that benefits all Kenyans. Enjoy the reading <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/keigf2024-kictanet-ceo-outlines-kenyas-digital-p…> ! -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals Connect With Us <https://linktr.ee/Kictanet> ______________________________________

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