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Update: Kenya's Cyber Diplomacy at the UN (Policy Brief)
by David Indeje 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

[image: Policy Brief.jpg] Dear Listers, Last year, KICTANet made a statement during the Third Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies 2021-2025, UN Headquarters, New York. Our statement "Open-Ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies 2021-2025" was read by Ms Grace Githaiga, Convenor, KICTANet, which can be found here https://bit.ly/3SVW03u . Today, we share our policy brief, which: "Looks at the relevant cyber diplomacy developments within the UN with a focus on Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security, which concluded its work in March 2021. It provides an introduction to the power dynamics that sets the stage and deciphers Kenya’s positioning within the field of nations." The link to download is https://bit.ly/3SVW03u -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Fwd: COMPLAINT AGAINST MKOPA
by James Mbugua 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Listers, Someone here complained about MKOPA failing or ignoring to unlock a phone after the payment was made. I shared the CAK contact here and they responded to it as a complaint. See below and action for your client/friend. Good day, JG ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Bramuel K. Nguya <bnguya(a)cak.go.ke> Date: Wed, Jul 26, 2023 at 10:42 AM Subject: COMPLAINT AGAINST MKOPA To: jgmbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> Cc: Adano W. Roba <aroba(a)cak.go.ke>, Boniface M. Makongo < bmmakongo(a)cak.go.ke>, Boniface Kamiti <bkamiti(a)cak.go.ke>, John K. Daina < jkdaina(a)cak.go.ke> Dear James, Reference is made to your complaint lodged with the Authority against M-KOPA, regarding their failure to unlock a mobile phone purchased on credit, after receiving the full payment for the phone. To facilitate the investigation, kindly share with us the following evidence: 1. A copy of the agreement with M-KOPA containing the terms of payment and the obligations of M-KOPA upon receiving full payment; 2. Payment receipts, M-PESA messages or any other evidence of all the payments made to M-KOPA for the mobile phone; 3. A copy of the warranty issued for the phone; and 3. Evidence of correspondence with M-KOPA regarding their failure to unlock the phone. Kindly provide the requested evidence within seven (7) days of this email and not later than 2nd August, 2023. Regards, Bramuel Nguya, Consumer Protection Department, Competition Authority of Kenya. Telephone: 254-020-2628233 Direct line: 254-20-2779000 Website: www.cak.go.ke Email: info(a)cak.go.ke <https://competition.cak.go.ke:444/>

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Public Statement in Support of the UN High Commissioner's remarks on AI and Human Rights
by Victor Kapiyo 25 Jul '23

25 Jul '23

Dear Listers, As we approach the start of negotiations to agree on a Global Digital Compact <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-co…>, a set of principles for an open, free and secure digital future for all, it is important that organizations who have first-hand experience of both the harms and opportunities that digital technology can bring make sure their voices are heard. The speech by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in his remarks at the High Level Side Event of the 53rd Session of the Human Rights Council <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/07/ar…>, was in agreement with AUDRi’s 9 Digital Principles <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://audri.org/&source=gmail-imap&ust=16903…> . In his speech, Volker Türk called for global agreement on regulating AI that is aligned with universal human rights and rule of law frameworks and convened by the United Nations. The High Commissioner emphasizes that the human rights framework “provides an essential foundation that can provide guardrails for efforts to exploit the enormous potential of AI, while preventing and mitigating its enormous risks.” In order to build support for the idea of a human rights-based agreement, individuals and organizations who work in this space are invited to add their signatures to a public statement <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YqImerwouzhGk…> in support of the High Commissioner's remarks. The deadline for signatures is 5pm UTC, Tuesday, 25th July 2023. Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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Starlink in Kenya
by Victor Kapiyo 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

Starlink is now available in Kenya. How will this technology revolutionize internet access in Kenya? I also note the service doesn't come cheap. https://www.starlink.com/?referral=RC-4950-98133-13&utm_source=KenyaLaunch Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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Summary of discussions on : Customer Losses in Mpesa account
by Neema Mujesia 22 Jul '23

22 Jul '23

Dear Listers, During a recent exchange on the KICTANet mailing list, diverse perspectives were shared concerning the court's verdict and its possible ramifications. For further details on this discussion, kindly refer to the following link: https://tinyurl.com/mrw5yapb During a recent exchange on the KICTANet mailing list, diverse perspectives were shared concerning the court's verdict and its possible ramifications. For further details on this discussion, kindly refer to the following link. De

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Call for Comments for Removal of 30pct local Shareholding for Foreign ICT Companies
by David Indeje 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

Dear Listers, Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology has proposed the removal of the 30% local shareholding requirement for foreign ICT companies. The National ICT Policy Guidelines, 2020, gazetted under section 5(4) of the Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA) (No.2 of 1998), currently requires all licensees to comply with the 30% local shareholding provisions within a 3-year grace period. For more information: State frees Airtel, tech giants from 30pc local stake sale - Business Daily (businessdailyafrica.com) <https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/state-frees-airtel-from-30pc…> -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Taveta Sub-County Shape Files
by Ijaa Oriama 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

Hello, Is there anyone on the list who can assist me finding Shapefiles for Taveta Subcounty. Kindly requesting. Regards Meshack

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Smartphones shortage in Kenya as taxman inspects each item
by Mwendwa Kivuva 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Kenyans will pay more for smartphones following KRA move to charge importers duty on value of each imported item as opposed to Ksh200/kg (cargo consolidation). Combined with a weak shilling, stocks of smartphones are running out as prices rise while traders report reduced revenues KRA is calling upon importers of smart phones whose cargo is held at the ports to accelerate the verification of their consignments in a bid to address the shortage that has hit the market. Read more https://nation.africa/kenya/business/smartphones-crisis-looms-as-taxman-tig… -- Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Blockchain Technology Boosts Kenya’s Affordable Housing
by David Indeje 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Dear Listers The affordable housing project in Kenya, started by the previous Uhuru administration and accelerated by the current President Ruto’s administration, is a good initiative to fix the broken housing market. However, there is a trust deficit between citizens and government administrations. Mr John Walubengo says to solve that: "Blockchain technology can help by tokenizing housing assets, making them widely available for purchase and allowing investors to own a fraction of the house. This unlocks new funding streams and increases transparency." Do you agree? https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kenyas-affordable-housing-great-idea-poor-execut… -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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Re: KICTANet Digest, Vol 185, Issue 40
by June Okal 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

Dear listers, I am overwhelmed by all the kind messages, calls, texts, emails and comments across platforms. It really is good to be home! Thanks Indeje for sharing this. As you're all aware I'm a (very) proud KICTANetter and a loud advocate of the amazing work we do here as a one stop shop for all stakeholders in the ICT Policy field with such meaningful work recognized locally, regionally and globally. Our intention as an org at ICANN and on my personal behalf, is to remain actively engaged in the community, to continue working collaboratively and to keep building on the amazing foundation that @Bob Ochieng <bob.ochieng(a)icann.org> set up for us. Bob (in his new VVIP role <https://www.icann.org/profiles/284> as Senior Director, New gTLD Subsequent Procedures still at ICANN :) ) and I still remain in Nairobi at our Africa Engagement Center in the CBD, a call/text/tweet/email away. P.s. I was in the inaugural KESIG class <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kenya-school-of-internet-governance-2016-fellows/> #proudalum :) Kind Regards, June Okal LinkedIn Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/juneokal> www.juneokal.com On Tue, 18 Jul 2023 at 12:46, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send KICTANet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of KICTANet digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Congratulations Ms June Okal🎉🎉 (sheriff) > 2. Re: Call for Comments for Removal of 30pct local Shareholding for > Foreign ICT Companies > (Linda Wairure) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:05:32 +0300 > From: sheriff <ambanishariff(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [kictanet] Re: Congratulations Ms June Okal🎉🎉 > To: Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Message-ID: <25668E1B-B711-47AF-88CC-CF9DCEF9F15C(a)hxcore.ol> > Content-Type: text/html; charset="utf-8" > > A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ... > Name: not available > Type: text/html > Size: 4096 bytes > Desc: not available > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:42:48 +0300 > From: Linda Wairure <lindagichohi(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [kictanet] Re: Call for Comments for Removal of 30pct local > Shareholding for Foreign ICT Companies > To: "Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform" > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Message-ID: > <CAAz4j=Ad= > J09SP8Lm+WYC+KymnwXAQUULtgbo6LcrwNtk789sA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > boundary="00000000000076b8120600bfbd1a" > > Removal of the 30% local shareholding will attract foreign investment, > stimulate economic growth, foster innovation, technological advancement, > promote competition and market efficiency, expand export potential and > access to global markets. > > However, on the cons echoing Mr. Walubengo's sentiments. There are certain > risks to it such as; potential loss of local control and influence over the > ICT sector, decreased incentive for knowledge transfer and skills > development, risk of economic leakage and reduced local economic benefits > and disruption to existing local ICT companies and potential job losses. > > Case Study: > 1. Malaysia Digital replaces Multimedia Super Corridor exempting foreign > companies in certain areas from local ownership requirements. This led to > the boost of foreign investment. > > https://www.mondaq.com/fin-tech/1227186/multimedia-super-corridor-msc-to-ma… > > 2. Singapore's Information Development Authority, business incentives for > foreign investors. However, most of them have local ownership requirements > in order to promote knowledge transfer and foster collaboration with local > entities. The policy aimed to ensure that foreign investors partnered with > local companies, enabling technology and skills transfer to the local > workforce. The IDA closely monitored compliance with the policy and > provided support for companies to meet the requirement. This approach > helped attract foreign investments while promoting local capacity building > and innovation in the ICT sector. > > https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/business-and-tax-incentives-for-foreign-… > https://www.imda.gov.sg/how-we-can-help/smes-go-digital/start-digital > > 3.India's Software Technology Parks (STP) implemented a different approach > by not mandating a specific local shareholding requirement for foreign ICT > companies > > > On Wed, 12 Jul 2023, 13:40 Barrack Otieno via KICTANet, < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Out of curiosity, has anyone done some research or come across research > on > > the impact of this directive on the ecosystem. Is the ecosystem > extractive > > or beneficial. Can we measure the level of knowledge transfer that such a > > directive has resulted in?, it would be nice to have a debate on the pros > > and cons which can be part of our contribution. > > > > Best Regards > > > > On Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 1:04 PM Wainaina Mungai via KICTANet < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> My comment would be to echo Walubengo's point in April 2023: > >> > >> "The rationale for the 30% rule was simply to ensure foreign investors, > >> especially in the high-tech sector like ICT, would be forced to partner > >> with locals for purposes of knowledge transfer." > >> > >> -- Instead of removing the requirement, improve monitoring and reporting > >> on the tech and knowledge transfer. > >> > >> -- Enhance transparency in operator licencing to minimize the abuse of > >> the requirement. > >> > >> Removing the requirement may mean the local gatekeepers and brokers will > >> achieve their armtwisting without any risk of exposure. > >> > >> My two cents... > >> > >> > >> > >> On Wed, Jul 12, 2023, 12:09 PM David Indeje via KICTANet < > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> > >>> Dear Listers, > >>> > >>> Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology has > >>> proposed the removal of the 30% local shareholding requirement for > foreign > >>> ICT companies. The National ICT Policy Guidelines, 2020, gazetted under > >>> section 5(4) of the Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA) > (No.2 > >>> of 1998), currently requires all licensees to comply with the 30% local > >>> shareholding provisions within a 3-year grace period. > >>> > >>> For more information: State frees Airtel, tech giants from 30pc local > >>> stake sale - Business Daily (businessdailyafrica.com) > >>> < > https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/state-frees-airtel-from-30pc… > > > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> *Kind Regards,* > >>> > >>> *David Indeje* > >>> > >>> > >>> *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ > >>> +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 > >>> KICTANet portals > >>> KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter > >>> <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn > >>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook > >>> <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at: > >>> > https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > >>> > >>> Mailing List Posts Online: https://posts.kictanet.or.ke/ > >>> > >>> Twitter: https://twitter.com/KICTANet/ > >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > >>> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KICTANet/ > >>> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/ > >>> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/ > >>> > >>> 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. > >>> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at: > >> > https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > >> > >> Mailing List Posts Online: https://posts.kictanet.or.ke/ > >> > >> Twitter: https://twitter.com/KICTANet/ > >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > >> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KICTANet/ > >> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/ > >> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/ > >> > >> 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. > >> > > > > > > -- > > Barrack O. 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