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The Sixth Africa DNS Forum to take place in Cotonou, Benin www.dnsforum.africa
by Barrack Otieno 03 Jul '18

03 Jul '18

Listers, On 3-5 July, the sixth Africa DNS Forum <https://dnsforum.africa/> will take place under the theme “Building a Sustainable Domain Name Industry in Africa” in Cotonou, Benin. The Forum is co-organized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AfTLD <http://aftld.org/#&panel1-1>), and AfRegistrar <http://afregistrar.org/>. It will be hosted by the Regulatory Authority of Communications Electronics in Benin (ARCEP <https://www.arcep.fr/>). This year's forum follows on the success of the preceding forums, held in Durban, South Africa (2013), Abuja, Nigeria (2014), Nairobi, Kenya (2015), Marrakech, Morocco (2016), and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2017). Over the past six years, the Africa DNS Forum has become an important annual event, bringing together regional players and world experts in the DNS field to share experiences, best practices, and provide updates on developments in the domain industry. This year's three-day event builds on the takeaways from the previous one, and addresses key issues that directly concern the regional industry. Among this year's topics are data protection and privacy, registry and registrar platform development, Internationalized Domain Names and Universal Acceptance initiatives in Africa, and investment opportunities in the Africa DNS industry. Moreover, on 6 July, the African Internet community will celebrate 20 years of Internet Governance in Africa <http://internethistory.africa/>. Representatives of ICANN leadership as well as the Internet pioneers of Africa will come together for the celebrations in Benin, twenty years after the first African Internet Governance Forum was held in Benin in 1998. The anniversary will be marked by a day-long event themed “An Efficient Governance of Internet in the Service of Africa Development.” Representatives of ICANN, Internet Society (ISOC), local governmental authorities, United Nations Development Programme, Internet pioneers of Africa, and more will be partaking in the event. For more information on the event, visit www.internethistory.africa. The first week of July will allow the regional Internet stakeholders to celebrate and reflect back upon the journey of the Internet in Africa, and discuss ways to improve the Internet penetration rates, online business opportunities, and participation in the global Internet Governance across the continent. We look forward to both events that will give us the opportunity to once again convene with our African stakeholders. For registration and more information on the Africa DNS Forum, visit www.dnsforum.africa. Kindly note that you can participate remotely. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Young Scientists Kenya: INVITATION: YSK NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION; 5TH & 6TH July 2018, KICC TSAVO BALL ROOM
by WANGARI KABIRU 02 Jul '18

02 Jul '18

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The Economist: Netflix lessons to The FAANGS
by WANGARI KABIRU 29 Jun '18

29 Jun '18

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#copyfighters
by WANGARI KABIRU 29 Jun '18

29 Jun '18

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Google to sign Internet balloon deals with Kenya telcos - Business Daily
by Ali Hussein 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '18

Listers This is a welcome development. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/companies/Google-to-sign-Inte… Google to sign Internet deals with Kenya telcos Wednesday, June 27, 2018 9:10 By IVY NYAYIEKA Visitors stand next to a high altitude WiFi internet hub, a Google Project Loon balloon, on display in Christchurch, USA. The project aims to bring Internet to global populations currently without web access. AFP PHOTO / MARTY MELVILLE Technology giant Google is looking to sign deals with Kenyan telecommunications operators that will deliver mobile internet coverage to remote locations through a network of floating balloons that could also significantly cut costs. Google, through its Project Loon, has embarked on a global campaign to increase internet connectivity among the millions of people living in rural areas without ground stations and fibre connections. Kenya’s Ministry of ICT welcomed the move arguing that an aerial network would bring down costs and deepen internet use across all segments of the population. “It is companies such as X [formerly Google X] that innovate and provide solutions that benefit our city. We welcome the use of high-altitude balloons to create an aerial wireless network that offers real benefits to consumers,” said principal secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Sammy Itemere. The PS, who was speaking during the opening of a workshop to sensitise stakeholders on the balloon technology, said the balloon network with up to 4G-LTE speeds, would help Kenya multiply ICT’s impact on the economy. A 2017 report by Jumia and GSMA mobile found that 67 per cent of Kenyans can access the internet, mainly using mobile devices. This was above Africa’s 18 per cent average. Loon balloons are less expensive to install than communications satellites and are known to offer stronger internet connectivity. This potentially means a huge reduction in the cost of internet connection for telecoms operators - a benefit that may trickle down to users. The balloons enable the nearest telecommunications partner’s ground station to receive the wireless internet signals that are then transmitted across the network of balloons and then back down to users’ mobile phones on the ground. Each balloon can cover up to 5000 square kilometers and uses only renewable energy. Google said it has deployed 10 balloons for testing in Nakuru, Nanyuki, Nyeri and Marsabit. Locally, Telkom said it has been in consultation with Project Loon but no partnerships have been confirmed. “Telkom has not yet deployed any service on this solution as we are still in discussions with the team from Loon to conclude on potential partnerships and synergies, using their solutions,” George Mlaghui, the chief corporate communications officer at Telkom said in a statement. Yesterday, it emerged that there is anxiety over the safety of the unmanned Loon balloons given the incident at the end of last year, when a balloon that was being navigated to land in a sparsely populated area landed on a farm in Meru. Globally, balloon crashes have occurred in nearly 10 countries, including Panama and the USA. Project Loon has however been lauded for its role in providing internet to disaster-stricken areas. Notably, it partnered with AT&T to provide coverage to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. It also worked with the Peruvian government and Telefonica when floods destroyed infrastructure in Peru. ICT ministry officials said the balloon technology would complement the national fibre network that has been laid out in all counties, and which they are working on further extending to sub counties. READ: Kenya tops in phone internet traffic globally Tech start-ups, telcos unite to spread innovation gains Ali Hussein Principal AHK & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: Conference Announcement
by John Gitau 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '18

Good day All It gives me great pleasure to announce that SAFNOG-4, in collaboration with EANOG (East Africa Network Operators Group) and tzNOG (Tanzania Network Operators Group), and hosted by TISPA (Tanzania Internet Service Providers Association) will be held between the 24th - 29th September, 2018, in the warm and sunny city of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.. What is exciting about this year's SAFNOG meeting is that it will be partnering with EANOG and tzNOG, to include both plenary and workshop sessions during the week, as part of the agenda. The main plenary meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam hotel between 24th - 26th September, while the the workshop will be held at the Bank of Tanzania building between 26th - 29th September, 2018. Details about the event registration and agenda will be made available at these locations: - *www.safnog.org* <http://safnog.org> - *www.tznog.or.tz (to be updated)* <http://www.tznog.or.tz/> - *www.eanog.org (to be updated)* <http://www.eanog.org/> Please mark your calendars. SAFNOG, EANOG, tzNOG and TISPA look forward to seeing you in Dar Es Salaam. Cheers, John Gitau -- **Gitau

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Fwd: [global-nn] ARCEP includes the Zero Rating Map in its State of the Internet report
by Ali Hussein 27 Jun '18

27 Jun '18

Listers Interesting report. Highlights on Kenya Country: Kenya Is there net neutrality regulation?: no #GoFigure. Has any national regulator issued any regulation regarding zero rating?: no Name of the operators implementing zero rating offerings: 1) Airtel 2)Safaricom https://info.internet.org/en/story/where-weve-launched/ Are the operators zero-rating specific services (e.g. only whatsapp) or classes of services (e.g. all instant messaging apps)?: 1) specific social media apps 2) specific apps In case only specific services are zero rated, what are the zero rated services?: 1a) WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter 1b) Facebook and other apps included in internet.org (Freebasics) suite (http://africa.airtel.com/wps/wcm/connect/africarevamp/kenya/home/personal/i…) 2) Wikipedia Zero available to Safaricom subscribers https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Mobile_partnerships Is the zero-rated service throttled or blocked after the data volume is exceeded?: 1a) The Karibu pack' only advertises "free" access to these three apps. Unclear if there is a volume limit. The "UnlimiNET pack' states free use of the three apps up to 100MB per day to be reset at midnight. 1b) No 2) No Is the user signing up for free (e.g. zero rated services are bundled with specific offerings) or is the zero rating offering c: 1a) User pays for a general pack, with a data cap, but access to zero rated apps does not count towards data cap and is advertised as "free" 1b) and 2) Requires active SIM Is the Content or Application Provider paying to be zero-rated?: 1a) Unknow. 1b and 2) 'According to FB and Wikipedia - No Is the zero rating offering time-limited?: 1a) Daily, weekly, monthly plans 1b and 2) 'Unclear from operator website Internet penetration level: 68.4% 'https://www.internetworldstats.com/list2.htm' https://public.tableau.com/profile/zeroratingcts#!/vizhome/zeroratinginfo/P… Ali Hussein Principal AHK & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: LB(a)lucabelli.net > Date: 26 June 2018 at 11:25:47 PM EAT > To: "DC NN" <nncoalition(a)mailman.edri.org>, global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net, "governance" <governance(a)lists.riseup.net> > Cc: "Luca Belli" <luca.belli(a)fgv.br> > Subject: [global-nn] ARCEP includes the Zero Rating Map in its State of the Internet report > Reply-To: LB(a)lucabelli.net > > Dear all, (apologies for cross-posting) > > As you might know, ARCEP (the French Telecoms Regulator) has just released its "State of the Internet" report. > > I am particularly pleased to let you know that the "Net Neutrality" part of the report features a section dedicated to the Zero Rating Map, whose beta version was launched at the IGF 2017 and that now includes information on Zero Rating and Net Neutrality regulations in 90 countries. See http://zerorating.info/ > > It is, to my knowledge, the first time a national regulator includes a section on an IGF outcome in an official report. Besides being concrete evidence that the IGF is not a mere talking shop, this episode demonstrates not only that the IGF can produce concrete outcomes but also that those outcomes can be of concrete use for researchers, regulators and other stakeholders alike. Furthermore, I think it is a very positive sign that the Telecoms regulator of the IGF host country shows such interest for IGF outcomes. > > The French version of the report is here https://www.arcep.fr/uploads/tx_gspublication/rapport-etat-internet-2018_co… > The English version is here https://www.arcep.fr/uploads/tx_gspublication/report-state-internet-2018_co… > > The section dedicated to Zero Rating and the Minitelisation of the Internet (that I had the honour to author) is at page 69. > Further readings on the subject (all in open access) are indicated in the footnotes. > > FYI, all IGF outcomes elaborated by the DCNN over the past years are also freely available here https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/dynamic-coalition-on-netwo… > > All the best > Luca > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Luca Belli, PhD > Senior Researcher, Center for Technology & Society, FGV Rio de Janeiro > Chercheur Associé, Centre de Droit Public Comparé, Université Paris 2 > Head of Internet Governance at FGV > internet-governance.fgv.br > @1lucabelli > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE > This message, as well as any attached document, may contain information that is confidential and privileged and is intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying or distribution of this email or attached documents, or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this email by mistake. > > > --- > To unsubscribe: <mailto:global-nn-unsubscribe@lists.riseup.net> > List help: <https://riseup.net/lists>

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Talk-2-Safaricom: Days 1 of 6 (Monday 6th Feb) - Consumer Issues
by Walubengo J 25 Jun '18

25 Jun '18

Greetings Listers, Hope you had a lovely weekend and ready for this week's 'Talk-2-Safaricom' online deliberations. Going straight into today's theme, we want you to share your experiences, challenges, proposed solutions with regard to Safaricom Servicesalong any of the following lines: a) Affordability - (of Bandwidth, Databundles, SMS, Over The Top Services ) b) Quality of Service - (Congestion,Dropped Calls, 2G, 3G, 4G) c) Data Protection & Intermediaryliability- (Premium Service Providers, Unsolicited sms, KRA & MPESA accounts) d) Privacy Issues -As the largest ISP,how is Safcom handling Censorship threats, Child online Protection from harmfulcontent, Security Cameras, etc) The floor is open and we have only today. So better start talking since tomorrow we move on to competition issues. -walu. -Rest of the Programme-1. Consumer Issues Day, 2. Competition Issues Day, 3. Innovators, Innovations & Suppliers Day, 4. Infrastructure & Universal Access Day, 5. Technology & Elections Day 6. Emerging Issues+AOB

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2018 Kenya IGF - Call for Topics
by Victor Kapiyo 23 Jun '18

23 Jun '18

*Good afternoon Listers,The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, KIGF is a knowledge sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to the regional and global IGFs to ensure a bottom up Internet policy development processes and a strong link between global internet policies and the national one. * *This year, the meeting shall be held on the 19 July 2018 in Nairobi. On behalf of the local Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), we'd be interested to hear your views on the issues and topics that you think ought to be discussed during this year's Kenya IGF. To enable us track them, kindly share them in this Google Form <https://goo.gl/forms/2raiKfsF5EUdN0dG2> which is in the format below:a) Proposed topic(s):b) Why the topic is important or relevant:c) Proposed speakers (if any):We are working on a tight schedule, but we'll be happy to receive your feedback by the 15 June 2018.We shall then compile your input and prepare the topics for the pre-IGF online discussion scheduled for early July and the final IGF Programme. We'll also get in touch with the proposed speakers to bring them into the room. Here's the Kenya IGF 2017 Report <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=36996> for your review.* Kind regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Commissioner for Oaths & Notary Public *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, 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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Electronic Communications - E-Procurement
by S.M. Muraya 22 Jun '18

22 Jun '18

Electronic communications are part of e-procurement systems. (i) Does the Kenya Information and Communications Act not legalize electronic communications? (ii) Can the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act constitutionally forbid electronic bids? Article below implies procurement bids must be made physically.. cannot be made digitally (to the e-mail address of a procurement officer). https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/06/22/audit-massive-procurement-losses… Also on the spot is procurement boss..who in some cases received procurement bids directly through his email instead of the tender box as required by law.

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Cryptocurrency in film
by Mildred Achoch 22 Jun '18

22 Jun '18

Dear Listers, This may be of interest: “Cryptocurrency has captured the attention and imagination of consumers and entrepreneurs all over the world but has never been explored in film in such a nuanced and exciting way." https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/alexis-bledel-kurt-russell-beau-knap… Regards, Mildred Achoch. -- Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com

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Kenyan Tech Engineer, Zak Muriuki, Died in Ethiopian Jail
by Ali Hussein 19 Jun '18

19 Jun '18

Listers Saddest news. It also appears that there are three more Kenyan ICT Practitioners who are still languishing in prison in Ethiopia. The main charge is that they are accused of installing communication equipment without a license. Mugo, was arrested with Zak (may the almighty rest his soul in peace) over a year ago and Osborne Otinda with his colleague Maxwell Odhiambo (according to today's Nation, Page 3) were arrested in October 2014 and are still in jail. Excerpts:- (Addis Standard) – The body of a Kenyan engineer who died while in an Ethiopian prison has arrived home on Thursday Dec. 11th. Zak Muriuki, a father of two girls (pictured) and a tech engineer by profession, arrived in Ethiopia nearly two years ago on January 9, 2015, according to information obtained by Addis Standard. He was arrested on January 10 along with another Kenyan, Jadrick Mugo, who is still in prison. Read on:- http://www.ayyaantuu.net/kenyan-tech-engineer-zak-muriuki/ It also appears that the government is doing what it can to get the Kenyans released. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Re: [kictanet] ICT Ministry Targets
by JImmy Gitonga 18 Jun '18

18 Jun '18

Thank you Adam. I thought it would be nice to have a look at the Budget Policy Statement for 2018. It should help frame the KPIs stated in the PBB. http://www.treasury.go.ke/component/jdownloads/send/195-budget-policy-state… Jimmy Gitonga On Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 11:55 AM <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:34:54 +0000 > From: Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] ICT Ministry Targets > Message-ID: > < > AA158B127E68EE4388EDC0E3AB54B7EA0142DA43(a)JNBEML523-MBX.china.huawei.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi all > > It seems the Ministry of ICT's KPIs related to the budget are here: > http://treasury.go.ke/component/jdownloads/send/198-2018-2019/784-program-b… > > Go to page 431/910 and have a look... It includes 100 constituency > innovation hubs, creation of 2,000 BPO jobs, and a further 400,000 devices > for DLP amongst other things.... > > Adam > >

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ICT Ministry Targets
by Adam Lane 18 Jun '18

18 Jun '18

Hi all It seems the Ministry of ICT's KPIs related to the budget are here: http://treasury.go.ke/component/jdownloads/send/198-2018-2019/784-program-b… Go to page 431/910 and have a look... It includes 100 constituency innovation hubs, creation of 2,000 BPO jobs, and a further 400,000 devices for DLP amongst other things.... Adam

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I’m hiring at Facebook! Six roles!
by Ebele Okobi 18 Jun '18

18 Jun '18

All- Please see the link, and if you fit the description, please apply as soon as possible!!! I cannot answer any individual queries-via email or Messenger or WhatsApp or LinkedIn or talking drum or any other platform, unfortunately. ;-) But please pass around to your networks, as well! https://www.facebook.com/1180555298/posts/10215966080363108/ Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa

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Governors: Treasury to blame for lack of public participation in key county decisions
by S.M. Muraya 17 Jun '18

17 Jun '18

Dear Listers, Recently, a certain governor accurately but still mercilessly noted, there is no law against favoring traders over farmers in the purchase of cereals. The statement revealed why certain laws are required to judge (penalize) non performance. After IFMIS access points (= computers or networks) in the counties are sabotaged, the Treasury is not obliged by law to engage "Data Controllers to ensure access to data" as County CIO positions + functions are yet to be defined in our laws. Note: county expenditure on travel, conferences, seminars, etc, can more than fund CRMs to enhance public participation. The "Talk to the Senate" discussion and report addressed some of the issue noted in the link below https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/06/05/governors-treasury-to-blame-for-… Due to lack of funds, most counties have been unable to comply with the > mandatory public participation, leading to litigation against county > governments. > > "The Commission on Revenue Allocation has recommended, for the last two > financial years, inclusion of funds for public participation in the equal > share for county governments through the Division of Revenue Bill," Council > of Governors chairman Josphat Nanok said yesterday. > The 47 county assemblies represented by the Society of Clerks at the Table > last month requested the Senate to increase their Sh31 billion allocation > by another Sh2.1 billion in the 2018-19 financial year starting July 1. > > Of the sum, Sh225 million was to be spent on public participation > activities. The Public Participation Bill, 2018, seeks to provide a mechanism to > facilitate effective and coordinated public participation. > > "Public participation processes are different in all institutions and > therefore the Bill recognizes these differences and designates responsible > authorities for purposes of developing the specific guidelines and offering > oversight for public participation," reads part of the Bill. > The governors also flagged poor connectivity in using the state's > Integrated Finance Management and Information System (IFMIS) when carrying > out transactions as a contributor to huge pending bills. > > "Problems associated with the IFMIS and e-procurement systems have > contributed to huge pending bills in counties and we hope they will be > addressed for us to continue discharging our duties well," Kakamega > Governor Wycliffe Oparanya said.

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FW: IEEE KENYA Newsletter
by Alex Watila 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

Good morning, The below may be of interest to listers. Regards, Alex Watila From: IEEE eNotice <enotice(a)ieee.org> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 18:36 To: awatila(a)ieee.org Subject: IEEE KENYA Newsletter If you are having trouble reading this message, click here <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=dMUJ1E8MaZu4…> for the web version. <http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/IEEE_MGAIM/enotice_header_800.p…> Greetings Alex, Please find attached our first Issue of IEEE Kenya Newsletter. IEEE Kenya News is a quarterly newsletter, published by Electronic Communication and Publicity Committee to keep IEEE members within Kenya updated on programs, initiatives, events and activities. The printed edition is distributed freely to IEEE members throughout the country and is available here <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=nyca2Vu3AKBu…> as a free, downloadable PDF. IEEE Kenya Newsletter is produced by volunteer editor Mercy Chelagat <mailto:chelangat_ke@ieee.org> with contributions from members all over the Section. We encourage IEEE members in Kenya to contribute letters,technological reports, branch reports, conference notices and other articles for publishing in the newsletter. You can get in touch with the editors at any time and send us your articles directly using the following email addresses chelangat_ke(a)ieee.org <mailto:chelangat_ke@ieee.org> or r.r.rading(a)ieee.org <mailto:r8news@ieee.org> . Best Regards, Reinhardt Rading Electronic Communication Committee Chair Kenya Section : http://www.ieeekenya.or.ke/ <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=A_GCFutxWTCZ…> _____ Manage your IEEE Communications Preferences <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=zz5krLEi0Tmr…> <http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/IEEE_MGAIM/enotice_footer_800.p…> <http://www.mmsend10.com/spacer.cfm?tracking_id=40094870641&jid=41185378>

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Data Protection Bill 2018
by Grace Githaiga 14 Jun '18

14 Jun '18

data protection Bill, 2018 FINAL 11.05.2018 formatted(1) Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36> Listers Please find attached the data protection Bill. We hope to have a moderated debate soonest. Regards Grace

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Re: [kictanet] CyberSPEAK | Learn & Connect (Session Two)
by 6Degrees Cyber 13 Jun '18

13 Jun '18

** Rescheduled! ------------------------------------------------------------ Rescheduling of CyberSPEAK Unfortunately we have rescheduled the upcoming CyberSPEAK Session Two because this Friday has been pronounced as a public holiday for the Eid celebration. We will be reaching out to you with a new date and time soon. We thank you for your commitment to attend the second session and we hope you will still be available to participate, learn & connect. Happy Holiday on Friday! Talk soon. ============================================================ ** (https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b73212eb61bf0d9895efdfe6…) ** (https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b73212eb61bf0d9895efdfe6…) ** (https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b73212eb61bf0d9895efdfe6…) ** (https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b73212eb61bf0d9895efdfe6…) Copyright © 2018 6Degrees Cyber, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: 6Degrees Cyber Nairobi Nairobi 546 Kenya Want to change how you receive these emails? You can ** update your preferences (https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/profile?u=b73212eb61bf0d9895efdfe6b&id…) or ** unsubscribe from this list (https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=b73212eb61bf0d9895efdfe6…) . Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…

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Introduction to Network Operations course- Free online course
by Mercy Njue 13 Jun '18

13 Jun '18

Greetings, Botlab has partnered with ISOC to offer a free online course- Introduction to Network Operations course. The courses are free and anyone can apply. Those who complete this course will be allowed to take on the Network service and monitoring course. If you are interested, check the links below: * Introduction to Network Operations course * Course outline and prerequisites click here <https://isoc-inforum.afrinic.net/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Introduction%20to…> Sign up sheet, click here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq-stz_l6BC6SFYJzFByHa9Jz_DdEusP9…> *Network Services and Monitoring course* Course outline and prerequisites click here <https://isoc-inforum.afrinic.net/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Network%20Service…> Regards, Mercy Njue Founder & CEO Botlab Email: Mercy(a)botlab.biz URL: www.botlab.biz

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CyberSPEAK | Learn & Connect
by Mwanah Cephas Okoth 13 Jun '18

13 Jun '18

Hello. You are invited for the CyberSPEAK | L& C (Session Two) meetup next week June 15th, 3pm-6pm (GMT +3) at the American Space, 5th Floor, Bazaar Plaza, Moi Ave. *Topics:* - Cyber Law -- Kenya Cybercrime Law 2018 - Cyber Insurance: Outlook in Africa - Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity - Incident Response & Remediation To RSVP click *here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfJHpU1o7J-CSgLb03rdMTZ2dLrSqSnRb…> *or go to* Eventbrite.com <http://Eventbrite.com>* <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cyberspeak-learn-connect-session-two-tickets-4…> For more information, take a look at the attachments. Kindest, -- Okoth C. J Team Leader - CyberInAfrica. 6Degrees Cyber <http://twitter.com/6degreescyber>

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Kenya to publish draft data protection bill this month - minister
by David Indeje 12 Jun '18

12 Jun '18

Kenya to publish draft data protection bill this month - minister https://af.reuters.com/article/africaTech/idAFL8N1TD3EI *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945| +254 (0) 734 024 856 Khusoko <http://bit.ly/2eJF9B4> <https://www.facebook.com/DavidIndeje/> <https://twitter.com/David_Indeje> <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/david-indeje/17/7b9/647> Skype: david.indeje

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AI 4 GOOD; FOR A MEANINGFUL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - TOWARDS A FRENCH AND EUROPEAN STRATEGY MARCH 2018
by WANGARI KABIRU 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

https://www.aiforhumanity.fr/pdfs/MissionVillani_Report_ENG-VF.pdf Good read for AI-holics! National/Regional AI strategy; From AI and Ecology, gender balance, civil servants to making AI inclusive to all through digital mediation and social innovation. Be blessed. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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CyberSPEAK | Learn & Connect (Session Two)
by 6Degrees Cyber 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

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Marcus Hutchins, WannaCry-killer, hit with four new charges by the FBI
by Julius Njiraini 08 Jun '18

08 Jun '18

Marcus Hutchins <https://thehackernews.com/2017/08/malwaretech-marcus-hutchins.html>, the British malware analyst who helped stop global Wannacry menace <https://thehackernews.com/2017/05/how-to-wannacry-ransomware.html>, is now facing four new charges related to malware he allegedly created and promoted it online to steal financial information. Hutchins, the 24-year-old better known as MalwareTech, was arrested by the FBI <https://thehackernews.com/2017/08/marcus-hutchins-arrested-fbi.html> last year as he was headed home to England from the DefCon conference in Las Vegas for his alleged role in creating and distributing Kronos between 2014 and 2015. Kronos is a Banking Trojan designed to steal banking credentials and personal information from victims' computers, which was sold for $7,000 on Russian online forums, and the FBI accused Hutchins of writing and promoting it online, including via YouTube. Hutchins pleaded not guilty <https://thehackernews.com/2017/08/malwaretech-marcus-hutchins.html> at a court hearing in August 2017 in Milwaukee and release on $30,000 bail. However, a revised superseding indictment was filed with the Wisconsin Eastern District Court, under which Hutchins faces four new charges along with the six prior counts filed against him by the FBI a month before his arrest. Marcus Accused of Creating and Selling Another Malware According to the new indictment, Hutchins created a second piece of malware, known as "*UPAS Kit*," and also lied to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) when he was arrested and questioned last year in Las Vegas. As described by prosecutors, UPAS Kit is Spybot virus that "allowed for the unauthorized exfiltration of information from protected computers" and "used a form grabber and web injects to intercept and collect personal information," including credit card details. UPAS Kit advertised to "install silently and not alert antivirus engines," for prices ranged above $1,000 back in 2012. According to the indictment, Hutchins created UPAS Kit in 2012, when he was just 18, and sold it online to another unnamed co-defendant identified as "VinnyK" (aka Aurora123), who was also involved in promoting Kronos. VinnyK then sold UPAS Kit to another person in Wisconsin in 2012, who allegedly used the malware to attack computers in the United States. Two other charges relate to Hutchins "aiding and abetting" the distribution of invasive code in an attempt to damage "10 or more protected computers," and helping others to hack computers for financial gain. Marcus Appealed to his Followers for Donations to Cover Legal Costs As the news on the revised indictment broke, Hutchins, who has repeatedly denied any illegal activity, called the charges "bullshit" and appealed to his Twitter followers for donations to cover legal costs. "Spend months and $100k+ fighting this case, then they go and reset the clock by adding even more bullshit charges like 'lying to the FBI,'" Hutchins wrote <https://twitter.com/MalwareTechBlog/status/1004420585869332480?ref_src=twsr…> on his Twitter, calling for donations by adding a quote from Starcraft video game: "We require more minerals." Hutchins' lawyer Brian Klein called the charges "meritless" and said he expects his client to be cleared of all charges. "[We] are disappointed the govt has filed this superseding indictment, which is meritless," Klein tweeted. "It only serves to highlight the prosecution's serious flaws. We expect [Hutchins] to be vindicated and then he can return to keeping us all safe from malicious software." Hutchins, who is living in Los Angeles on bail, is unable to leave the United States since last year due to his pending criminal charges. Hutchins stormed to fame and hailed as a hero earlier last year when he accidentally stopped <https://thehackernews.com/2017/05/wannacry-ransomware-cyber-attack.html> a global epidemic of the WannaCry ransomware attack <https://thehackernews.com/2017/05/wannacry-ransomware-unlock.html> that crippled computers all across the world.

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Fwd: 2018 Global Internet Report – Give us your input!
by Barrack Otieno 07 Jun '18

07 Jun '18

For members of Internet Society on the list. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Internet Society <mailer(a)comms.isoc.org> Date: Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 10:03 PM Subject: 2018 Global Internet Report – Give us your input! To: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> Take the survey | View Online <http://link.isoc.org/p/vT31DK6uSN> [image: Internet Society] <#m_-3452545686599154990_> 2018 Global Internet Report How consolidation may impact the Future of the Internet Dear Members, Last year, the Internet Society published a comprehensive study to better understand the forces of change that will shape the Internet over the next five to seven years: *The 2017 Global Internet Report: Paths to Our Digital Future <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739526:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…>*. By focusing attention on the significant potential of the Internet for innovation and sustainable development, but without denying or shirking the challenges it also introduces, the 2017 report has become a powerful tool in the global awareness and advocacy work of the Internet Society and its chapters. We now want to work with you as our most important stakeholders on a new report that takes a closer look at one of those forces and how it may impact the future, namely* Consolidation in the Internet Economy <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739527:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…>*. Understood as growing forces of concentration, vertical and horizontal integration, and fewer opportunities for market entry and competition, this topic includes the impact of consolidating forces on all stakeholders as well as on the Internet’s underlying and evolving technology. We have selected this theme because findings from last year’s report, and developments since its release, indicated increasing concerns about a growing concentration of power in the Internet Economy. They point to market and technical forces that may be driving consolidation at different ‘layers’ of the Internet, from traffic to communications providers to applications, as well as processes of vertical integration that allows for some companies to own the user experience at every stage and in an increasingly wide range of human activity. As users experience the Internet through a smaller number of providers, for example, there is the potential to restrict our access, choice and future ability to innovate. On the other hand, consolidation is not a new phenomena, but can be expected as markets and industries mature. To some, it is an evolution foremost characterized by lower prices and better services available to more people. *Today we are launching a survey in **English* <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739528:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…>*, **French* <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739529:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…>* and **Spanish* <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739530:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…>* seeking your input on this perceived trend of consolidation.* Tell us your perspective; how it might be affecting you and your community, and what you foresee for the future of the Internet in the next five years. Take the survey! <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739528:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…> Best regards, Constance Bommelaer de Leusse Senior Director, Global Internet Policy and International Organizations Internet Society <#m_-3452545686599154990_> Don't miss a thing. Twitter <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739531:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…> | Facebook <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739532:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…> | LinkedIn <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739533:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…> | YouTube <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739534:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…> | Instagram <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739535:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…> © Copyright 2018 Internet Society Please add us to your safelist. If you wish to manage your email preferences or unsubscribe <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739536:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…> from future emails from us, please click here <http://link.isoc.org/ct/95739536:T31DK6uSN:m:1:2924843069:FE0C29F847C46DB98…> . This message was intended for: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com You were added to the system April 17, 2015. For more information click here <http://link.isoc.org/p/iT31DK6uSN>. Update your preferences <http://link.isoc.org/p/oT31DK6uSN> Unsubscribe <http://link.isoc.org/p/oT31DK6uSN> | Unsubscribe via email <unsub-38905062988-echo4-23F5ED8E4932016CAD41C5F440CB02EE@emailsendr.net?Subject=Unsubscribe&body=Please%20remove%20me%20from%20further%20mailings> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Looking for Adobe Creatives Suite
by Maina Samson 04 Jun '18

04 Jun '18

Ladies and gentlemenShould you know a person who can supply me with a credible and recent copy of the Adobe creatives suite, kindly box me in. Specifically am looking for:- Illustrator- Photoshop- XD Regards, Samson

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Invitation to Apply to the 3rd Edition of the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG)
by Grace Githaiga 01 Jun '18

01 Jun '18

Dear Listers KICTANet in partnership with Facebook is pleased to announce an open call for participants interested in taking part in the third edition of Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG), scheduled to happen from 16th-18th July, 2018. Those who will be selected will also be invited to participate in the Kenya IGF scheduled for Thursday, July 19, 2018. This is a three day face to face introductory training whose aim is to: * Get participants to understand internet governance, and * To equip participants with skills to effectively participate in internet governance discussions and forums. We are interested in getting participants from all ICT related sectors: government, academia, tech community, civil society, bloggers and journalists who are new to Internet Governance issues. Areas to be covered in the training include: * Introduction to internet governance, * Main issues in internet governance, * Internet Governance processes and how to be involved, * Kenya’s internet Governance policy /legal framework(s), internet Governance Issues in Kenya etc. The faculty is sourced from government institutions, private sector, civil society, academia and users to expose participants to different points of view as well as give them an opportunity to challenge stakeholder positions. Details of the venue will be communicated to the participants in due course. Please apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/DRASOVhLdggtVMiV2 The deadline for application is June 16, 2018 If you have any questions/clarification, please get in touch with either Grace Bomu on nmutungu(a)gmail.com or nmutungu(a)kictanet.or.ke. or Liz Orembo on lizorembo(a)gmail.com or lizorembo(a)kictanet.or.ke. 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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Add your Voice to Revisions to the Open Data Charter
by Muchiri Nyaggah 31 May '18

31 May '18

Greetings colleagues I’m writing to let you know about the Open Data Charter <http://www.opendatacharter.org>’s current review of their six Principles and to invite you to take part in an online survey. The Open Data Charter is a collaboration between governments and experts working to open up data. It was founded in 2015 around six principles for how governments should be publishing information. The aspiration was that data should be open by default, timely and interoperable. It’s been three years since the Charter’s Principles were launched and to ensure that they continue to reflect the highest standards in open data, the Charter is currently running a survey (open until 10 June 2018) to get your feedback on how well the current Principles have worked and your views on the future of the open data field. You can access the survey in one of three languages via these links: En: https://tinyurl.com/y7khdke8 Fr: https://tinyurl.com/yasaqggp Es: https://tinyurl.com/ycojhuja The links also contain more information about the process and overall timeline of the review. Please do take the survey and help us add Africa's voice to this process. Also please spread the word by forwarding this email on to anyone you think may be interested in these processes and (re)tweeting out links to the survey using the #ODCrefresh tag. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. Thanks in advance! Kind regards, Muchiri Nyaggah @muchiri Cell: +254 722 506400 Skype: mrmuchiri

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Communications Authority could force Safaricom to share agents' network
by Dennis Memusi 30 May '18

30 May '18

This might be in good favor to curb dominance, but on Safaricom's point of view, wont this be assisting rivals to compete with them? https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/companies/CA-could-force-Safa…

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Access Gaps: What would it take? A proposal
by Collins Areba 30 May '18

30 May '18

Hi all, I have a rather interesting suggestion to the powers, power brokers and brokers that be. This is with regard to flattening the access environment countrywide. If you are at CA: Indulge me for a moment. 1) KIXP has proven over time that it is possible, from a technical standpoint to significantly drive traffic locally and in an organized manner. This works well where there is an XP, in the current scheme of things: Nairobi, and if TKL doesnt pull the plug, Msa. 2) If KIXP were operated like a distributed network, with switches in Kilifi, Mombasa, Garsen, Garissa, Thika, and all major towns in the country, so that providers would visit the nearest exchange point and get a port, loop charges would all but disappear. 3) All thats needed is for GOK to give KIXP a dark fiber pair into all major towns, and in exchange, for KIXP to offer 1G, 10G, 100G, etc at subsidized rates in any of these towns, and for NOFBI hosts to be “strongly asked” not to strong arm entrants by levying crazy cross connect or other barriers to entry. Maoni?

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6th African School on Internet Governance Call for Application
by Michael ILISHEBO 30 May '18

30 May '18

Dear all Please distribute to your African networks. Thanks Applications for the 6th African School on Internet Governance https://afrisig.org/apply-now/ Closing date is 16 June 2018 *Michael L. Ilishebo,* *Kitwe, Zambia* *Social Media Handles* *Twitter: @ilishebo* *Skype: michael.ilishebo* *"walk a mile,for a while,with a smile"*

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Fwd: [ccnso-council] ICANN Files Legal Action in Germany to Preserve WHOIS Data
by Ali Hussein 30 May '18

30 May '18

Listers Interesting development. ICANN sues on GDPR specifically on WHOIS Data. See email thread below. This I will be watching closely. 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. ------------------------------ *From: *"Joke Braeken" <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> *To: *ccnso-members(a)icann.org, ccTLDcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org, ccnso-council(a)icann.org *Sent: *Tuesday, May 29, 2018 4:38:56 PM *Subject: *[ccnso-council] ICANN Files Legal Action in Germany to Preserve WHOIS Data Dear all, ICANN on 25 May 2018 filed injunction proceedings against EPAG, a Germany-based, ICANN-accredited registrar that is part of the Tucows Group. ICANN has taken this step to ask the court for assistance in interpreting the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in order to protect the data collected in WHOIS. ICANN's "one-sided filing" in Bonn, Germany, seeks a court ruling to ensure the continued collection of all WHOIS data, so that such data remains available to parties demonstrating legitimate purpose to access it, consistent with the GDPR. EPAG recently informed ICANN that when it sells new domain name registrations it would no longer collect administrative and technical contact information, as it believes collection of that data would violate the GDPR rules. ICANN requires that information to be collected, via its contract with EPAG which authorizes it to sell generic top-level domain name registrations. ICANN recently adopted [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> a new Temporary Specification [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> regarding how WHOIS data should be collected and which parts may be published, which ICANN believes is consistent with the GDPR. "We are filing an action in Germany to protect the collection of WHOIS data and to seek further clarification that ICANN may continue to require its collection. It is ICANN's public interest role to coordinate a decentralized global WHOIS for the generic top-level domain system. ICANN contractually requires the collection of data by over 2,500 registrars and registries who help ICANN maintain that global information resource," said John Jeffrey, ICANN's General Counsel and Secretary. "We appreciate that EPAG shared their plans with us when they did, so that we could move quickly to ask the German court for clarity on this important issue. We also appreciate that EPAG has agreed that it will not permanently delete WHOIS data collected, except as consistent with ICANN policy." If EPAG's actions stand, those with legitimate purposes, including security-related purposes, law enforcement, intellectual property rights holders, and other legitimate users of that information may no longer be able to access full WHOIS records. ICANN does not seek to require its contracted parties to violate the law. EPAG's position has identified a disagreement with ICANN and others as to how the GDPR should be interpreted. This lawsuit seeks to clarify that difference in interpretation. In its 17 May 2018 adoption of the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>, the ICANN Board noted that the global public interest is served by the implementation of a unified policy governing aspects of gTLD registration data when the GDPR goes into effect. "The ICANN org is committed to enforcing our contracts to the fullest extent the law allows and preserving the integrity of the WHOIS system," said ICANN President and CEO Göran Marby. The Temporary Specification [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, effective today, still requires gTLD registry operators and registrars to collect all registration data. If you submit a WHOIS query for a registration subject to the GDPR, you will only receive "thin" data in return, which includes technical data sufficient to identify the sponsoring registrar, status of the registration, and creation and expiration dates for each registration, but not personal data. Additionally, you will have access to an anonymized email address or a web form to facilitate email communication with the relevant contact for that registration. If you are a third party with legitimate interests in gaining access to the non-public data held by the gTLD registry operator or registrar, there are still ways for you to access that data. You can look up the sponsoring registrar and contact them, and they are obligated to respond to you in a reasonable time. If you do not get a response, ICANN's complaint mechanisms [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_complian…> will be available for you to use. If you find individual parties who you believe are not complying with their obligations under this Temporary Specification or their agreements with ICANN, you may contact ICANN's Contractual Compliance Department to file a complaint. ICANN appreciates the ongoing discussions with the European Commission, and WP29, together with all of the ICANN stakeholders. However, ICANN has seen steps taken by some of our contracted parties that violate their contractual agreements with ICANN. Thus, ICANN must file this action now to both prevent permanent harm to the public interest and seek clarification of the laws, as they relate to the integrity of the WHOIS services. Read the news alert here: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-05-25-en [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org [image: http://click.icptrack.com/icp/track.php?msgid=1017045&act=MY1H&r=28695457&c…] _______________________________________________ Ccnso-council mailing list Ccnso-council(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ccnso-council

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Fwd: [Igfregionals] Applications for the 6th AfriSIG are now open
by Barrack Otieno 29 May '18

29 May '18

Listers, This is for your information, attention and action. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Anriette Esterhuysen <anriette(a)apc.org> Date: Tue, 29 May 2018 15:44:03 +0200 Subject: [Igfregionals] Applications for the 6th AfriSIG are now open To: igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org, Koliwe Majama <koliwe(a)apc.org> Dear all Please distribute to your African networks. Thanks Anriette Esterhuysen APC.org Applications for the 6th African School on Internet Governance https://afrisig.org/apply-now/ Closing date is 16 June 2018 _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org To unsubscribe or manage your options please go to http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] NTSA - New driving license a big joke
by Adam Lane 29 May '18

29 May '18

walu, there's 34,000 foreigners who have to get verified... they are currently processing about 350 a day! Senior Director Public Affairs Huawei Southern Africa Mobile: +254 790985886 From:waudo siganga via kictanet To:Adam Lane Cc:waudo siganga Date:2018-05-28 19:30:48 Subject:Re: [kictanet] NTSA - New driving license a big joke In the same vein have you noticed the long lines winding around Nyayo House in pursuit of passports and other services from immigration? I don't think those lines were as long during the "analogue" days some years ago... Must be disastrous for those in the lines during the rainy weather W, On Mon, May 28, 2018, at 10:09 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet wrote: Barrack What kills me about this is the 'Visit the nearest NTSA office'. Why are we as a country investing millions of dollars in ICT Platforms to help in G2C interaction and then ask us to go back to the Nyayo House era of lining up for driving licenses? What am I missing here? 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. On Sun, May 27, 2018 at 7:49 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Listers, I was just checking on twitter the requirements for the new generation driving license by NTSA and i must admit that it is a big joke and a scam. For starters, the requirement that one deposits KES 3150 is a big joke knowing that this is almost half the salary of workers upcountry (forget those driving around in government or company owned guzzlers who pay for everything from office petty cash) In any case, an ATM card with similar features as the new driving license is free in local banks, can NTSA clarify what the public is paying for? With digitization, why does it take two weeks to obtain this new driving license?, arent this avenues for promoting corruption? #ifikieNTSA Wacha tubaki analog -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke<http://www.eacdirectory.co.ke> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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 mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emailsignet%40mailcan… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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.

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In the last three years,,2.7 million people out of a population of around 45 million have been negatively listed on Kenya’s Credit Reference Bureaux
by WANGARI KABIRU 29 May '18

29 May '18

Kenya moves to regulate fintech-fuelled lending craze | | | | | | | | | | | Kenya moves to regulate fintech-fuelled lending craze Reuters Kenya built a reputation as a pioneer of financial inclusion through mobile money system that enables people to ... | | | "This week, the finance ministry published a draft bill on financial regulation which covers digital lenders for the first time. A key aim is to ensure that providers treat retail customers fairly, it said. “We have a lot of predatory lending out here, which we want to regulate,” Geoffrey Mwau, director general of budget, fiscal and economic affairs at the treasury, told reporters on Thursday. As it was for mobile cash, Kenya is something of a test case for the new lending platforms. Several of the companies involved, including U.S. fintech startups, have plans to expand in other frontier markets, meaning Kenya’s regulation will be closely watched.... In the last three years, 2.7 million people out of a population of around 45 million have been negatively listed on Kenya’s Credit Reference Bureaux, according to a study by Microsave, a consultancy which advises lenders on sustainable financial services....." Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001282008/government-want… Kenya moves to regulate mobile money fuelled lending craze | | | | | | | | | | | Kenya moves to regulate mobile money fuelled lending craze Key aim is to ensure that providers treat retail customers fairly | | | Be blessed. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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Re: [kictanet] NTSA - New driving license a big joke
by Ali Hussein 28 May '18

28 May '18

Barrack What kills me about this is the 'Visit the nearest NTSA office'. Why are we as a country investing millions of dollars in ICT Platforms to help in G2C interaction and then ask us to go back to the Nyayo House era of lining up for driving licenses? What am I missing here? 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. On Sun, May 27, 2018 at 7:49 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Listers, > > I was just checking on twitter the requirements for the new generation > driving license by NTSA and i must admit that it is a big joke and a > scam. > > For starters, the requirement that one deposits KES 3150 is a big joke > knowing that this is almost half the salary of workers upcountry > (forget those driving around in government or company owned guzzlers > who pay for everything from office petty cash) > In any case, an ATM card with similar features as the new driving > license is free in local banks, can NTSA clarify what the public is > paying for? > With digitization, why does it take two weeks to obtain this new > driving license?, arent this avenues for promoting corruption? > > #ifikieNTSA > > Wacha tubaki analog > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254733206359 > Skype: barrack.otieno > PGP ID: 0x2611D86A > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > 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. > >

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NTSA - New driving license a big joke
by Barrack Otieno 28 May '18

28 May '18

Listers, I was just checking on twitter the requirements for the new generation driving license by NTSA and i must admit that it is a big joke and a scam. For starters, the requirement that one deposits KES 3150 is a big joke knowing that this is almost half the salary of workers upcountry (forget those driving around in government or company owned guzzlers who pay for everything from office petty cash) In any case, an ATM card with similar features as the new driving license is free in local banks, can NTSA clarify what the public is paying for? With digitization, why does it take two weeks to obtain this new driving license?, arent this avenues for promoting corruption? #ifikieNTSA Wacha tubaki analog -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: WHOIS is disappearing – confirm your ownership now!
by Ali Hussein 25 May '18

25 May '18

Listers Looks like GDPR is claiming its first victim in the Domain Name Space. See email thread below. Ali Hussein Principal AHK & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Sedo <info(a)news.sedo.com> > Date: 22 May 2018 at 6:36:03 PM EAT > To: ali.hussein(a)campusciti.com > Subject: WHOIS is disappearing – confirm your ownership now! > Reply-To: do-not-reply(a)sedo.com > > > > GDPR and its effetcs on the WHOIS. If you can't view this email correctly, click here. > > > > > Hello Ali, > > On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation will take effect. This means the WHOIS will “disappear”. In the new public record system, personal data will no longer be visible either to individuals or Sedo. So far we were able to verify from the WHOIS records that you are the legitimate owner of the domains you listed for sale. This means it will be much harder for us to match your account data with the WHOIS information in order to clear your domains for sale on our site. > > The Solution: Our Owner Self-Verification. With the Owner Self-Verification, you can quickly prove your ownership of any domain you list for sale. Even on weekends and holidays! > > > 3 steps to Owner Self-Verification > Sedo provides you with a personal ID in your account under "Domain Management" under the tab "Owner Self-Verification". > Copy it and enter it at your registrar. To do this, visit your registrar and make this update within the DNS settings. > Enter your verification ID into the TXT record field of your domains. If your registrar needs you to submit a Hostname, simply enter “@”. Also, if you need to enter a TTL value, please enter “3600”. > Your ownership will be verified once the DNS information is updated. With your support, we can ensure that only domains that have owner-verified credentials are still listed on the marketplace. > > > Fetch ID and Confirm Ownership > > > No Owner Self-Verification = longer wait times > > If you do not perform the Owner Self-Verification, it will take at least 3 business days for your domains to be listed for sale. During the review period, we will randomly check individual domains and may contact you to request proof of ownership (e.g., in the form of an up-to-date screenshot of the domain entry). > > > Owner Self-Verification is not available for domain parking > > If you already use Sedo's domain parking and forward your domains through our domain name servers (DNS), Owner Self-Verification is currently unavailable. DNS forwarding enables your domains to be automatically listed for sale without waiting time. As of now, nothing changes for you. > > > We want to provide buyers and sellers with a safe and user-friendly platform at all times and look forward to your support. Do you have questions about owner verification? Our Customer Support Team is happy to answer them. > > Best regards, > Your Sedo Team > > > > Contact > Sedo GmbH > Im Mediapark 6b > 50670 Cologne > > HOME > SUPPORT > > Tel. +49 221 / 340 30 - 230 > > District Council Cologne HRB 35019 > Board of Management: Tobias Flaitz (Speaker), Barbara Stolz, Hakan Ali > > Find us at: > > > > >

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Fwd: RE: [bestbits] Global Congress: Internet & Trade Track
by SILLAH Kawsu 24 May '18

24 May '18

Dear colleagues, FYI/A. Apologies for cross posting and possible duplication. Regards Kawsu ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Burcu Kilic" <bkilic(a)citizen.org> Date: 24 May 2018 19:55 Subject: RE: [bestbits] Global Congress: Internet & Trade Track To: "bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net" <bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net> Cc: I realize the link is broken: http://infojustice.org/globalcongress2018 *From:* bestbits-request(a)lists.bestbits.net [mailto:bestbits-request@ lists.bestbits.net] *On Behalf Of *Burcu Kilic *Sent:* Thursday, May 24, 2018 3:48 PM *To:* bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net *Subject:* [bestbits] Global Congress: Internet & Trade Track Dear All, We are pleased to announce the fifth convening of the Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest <http://nfojustice.org/globalcongress2018>. The Congress will take place the week of September 24, 2018 in Washington DC. The Global Congress is the main convening of a global network of over 800 researchers, activists, and practitioners who work on the intersection of intellectual property, information technology and promotion of the public interest. The Congress is co-hosted by The American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP) with the core goal to promote evidence-based policy-making by fostering partnerships between academics and policy advocates from around the world. The Congress will spread over six days, beginning with focused capacity building workshops for global activists and building up to a large public international conference with plenary sessions webcast to the world. This year, Public Citizen is co-chairing a track on *Internet and Trade.* The track will focus on digital trade provisions in trade agreements and their impact on digital rights and freedoms. It will bring together Internet and trade communities for a dialogue, capacity building, peer-learning and collaboration. We would like to solicit your interest for presentations, papers, seminars, or panel ideas for the Internet and Trade Track. We welcome the use of the Congress to organize panels and workshops. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please do so via https://form.jotform.com/pijip/2018GCIPApp2PResent The due date for the proposals is *June 5*. Some of the topics of interest for the Internet and Trade Track include: - The WTO e-commerce discussions; - Plurilateral talks on e-commerce - The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) - Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Data flows, data protection and privacy - WTO General exception, privacy exception - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Consumer agenda in trade negotiations - Big tech, big data and big agreements - Privacy and data protection reforms - Data localization and social, economic and political implications - Artificial Intelligence - Algorithmic transparency - Source code and disclosure - Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions There are limited funds to support travel assistance to the Global Congress, some of which are earmarked for this track. In an effort to support the broadest possible participation, we are asking that home institutions support part or all of the cost of attendance if possible. If your institution can cover your full cost of attendance, we will be happy to list them as a sponsor of the Congress. If you need travel support to attend the Congress, please fill out the application form (by June 1if possible) at: Global Congress Scholarship Application https://form.jotform.com/ pijip/GC2018ScholarshipApp For further inquiry, topic ideas for the Internet and Trade Track, or suggestions, please feel free to reach out at ourdigitalrights(a)citizen.org *Burcu Kilic, Ph.D. * Legal & Policy Director Access to Medicines, Innovation and Information Public Citizen | Protecting Health, Safety and Democracy *TEL: +1 202-588-7792* 1600 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 *URL:* http://www.citizen.org/access Twitter: @burcuno ____________________________________________________________ You received this message as a subscriber on the list: bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net. To unsubscribe or change your settings, visit: http://lists.bestbits.net/wws/info/bestbits

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Calling on volunteers for the 2018 Kenya IGF steering team!
by Grace Githaiga 24 May '18

24 May '18

Dear Listers Further to my earlier _Save the date_ note, KICTANet wishes to invite volunteers from the different stakeholder groups to assist in preparation of the Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) 2018 edition, which is slated for Thursday 19th July 2018. It will be preceded by the 3rd Edition of Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG) and the Youth IGF that is convened by Watoto Watch. The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, KIGF is a knowledge sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to the regional and global IGFs to entrench a bottom up Internet policy development process. Further, to create a strong link between global internet policies and the national ones. The volunteers will form a local Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) that will be expected to: 1.Reach out to the community to source community participation and KIGF subject focus areas. 2.Lead online discussions prior to the KIGF. 3.Coordinate logistics for the meeting. 4.Coordinate the actual event. 5.Report on outcomes of the event. To express interest, please send an email to info(a)kictanet.co.ke with the subject line "Kenya IGF 2018" indicating your stakeholder group, expertise and why you are interested in joining the steering committee of KIGF 2018 by Monday June 4 2018. Membership to the steering team is voluntary and all materials produced by KICTANet are published under creative commons licenses. Organisations from various stakeholder groups are encouraged to nominate representatives. For more information or clarification, kindly email the 2018 Chair of the organising team Victor Kapiyo (vkapiyo(a)gmail.com) About KICTANet The Kenya ICT Action Network is an open multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interests and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reforms in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. Learn more at www.kictanet.or.ke 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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Lands Registration Digitization Task force to exclude Min.of Information and Kenya ICT Authority?
by S.M. Muraya 23 May '18

23 May '18

Dear Listers, For the record, CS Karoney seems to be communicating very well. https://twitter.com/Faridakaroney/status/997863061150150656 Just to confirm (with concern), the Electronic Registration and Conveyancing System Task force will exclude (representatives of) the Min.of Information and Kenya ICT Authority? https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Cofek-opposes-Karoney-s--land- digitisation-task-force/1056-4574884-cx5fpvz/index.html On Monday, Ms Karoney and the Law Society of Kenya agreed on an all stakeholders’ representative task force be formed to recommend guidelines towards implementation of the electronic registration and conveyancing system in compliance with Regulation 90 of the Land Registration (General Regulations 2017)... CS Karoney also announced that the task force will comprise of 15 members drawn from the ministry, the National Land Commission, LSK, the Attorney-General’s Office, Kenya Property Developers, Land Development and Governance Institute, Kenya Bankers Association, Kenya Private Sector Alliance, Institute of Surveyors of Kenya and Real Estate Association.

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of Statistics...and Statistics..
by Ali Hussein 22 May '18

22 May '18

Listers This list has always tried to challenge ourselves and get information right. Developments goals are achieved when we deal with accurate information. The Communications authority information on mobile penetration as of end of 2016 stood at over 90%. Yet the GSMA says Kenya's mobile penetration stood at 59%. See link and attached report. http://www.moseskemibaro.com/2016/10/01/kenyas-latest-2016-mobile-internet-… A few weeks ago there was a debate on this list about Internet coverage. As my teenage son would say:- #GoFigure 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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Re: [kictanet] of Statistics...and Statistics..
by Ali Hussein 22 May '18

22 May '18

Thanks Moses. This is a legitimate concern. I’m hoping that we can from the regulator and TESPOK on how going forward we will rectify these descripancies. Ali Hussein +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/sdimjr> for iOS _____________________________ From: Mose Karanja via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 6:03 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] of Statistics...and Statistics.. To: <info(a)campusciti.com> Cc: Mose Karanja <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com>, Robert Ochieng' <robrt.ochieng(a)gmail.com> This is an interesting discussion seeing how these figures are central to policy making. The most widely available indicators are from the supply-side (reports from telecommunication operators) but they have significant concerns including over-counting due to multiple access devices or inactive subscriptions, and under-counting due to shared subscriptions. The demand-side indicators (household surveys, for example) are more reliable than supply side ones but they are expensive and thus limited in frequency. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) devoted considerable attention to accuracy of statistics in its 2016 ‘Measuring the Information Society Report’ which can be found here<https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Statistics/Pages/publications/mis2016.aspx>. An interesting proposal - OTTs should report their country level statistics. WhatsApp, Telegram, for example, should give quarterly usage statistics, just like Safaricom gives tries to estimate user base. Or at least on request, such statistics should be available for policy and research development. -Moses On 21 May 2018, at 20:00, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Thanks Barrack and all You see how this can make one arrive at wrong decisions? Can the CA care to comment on this? Ali Hussein Principal AHK & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad On 21 May 2018, at 7:52 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: @ Ali, during the ICT Week hosted by CA also learnt that coverage does not necessarily mean land mass, it means people in commercially viable areas. Maybe Adam can expound on the same. He had a very interesting presentation. Best Regards On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 6:36 PM, Adam Lane via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Ali Yes, I prefer GSMA statistics as they are the only ones who calculate how many people have more than 1 sim card, and then they only count users. CA just counts sim cards, and many people have 2… Even number of smart phones is not entirely accurate as some people have 2 of them as well, but still number of smart phones is also a decent estimate. GSMA Intelligence is a fantastic resource <image001.jpg> <image002.jpg> Adam From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+adam.lane<mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Badam.lane>=huawei.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:huawei.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke>] On Behalf Of Ali Hussein via kictanet Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 6:24 PM To: Adam Lane <adam.lane(a)huawei.com<mailto:adam.lane@huawei.com>> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke<mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>>; Robert Ochieng' <robrt.ochieng(a)gmail.com<mailto:robrt.ochieng@gmail.com>> Subject: [kictanet] of Statistics...and Statistics.. Listers This list has always tried to challenge ourselves and get information right. Developments goals are achieved when we deal with accurate information. The Communications authority information on mobile penetration as of end of 2016 stood at over 90%. Yet the GSMA says Kenya's mobile penetration stood at 59%. See link and attached report. http://www.moseskemibaro.com/2016/10/01/kenyas-latest-2016-mobile-internet-… A few weeks ago there was a debate on this list about Internet coverage. As my teenage son would say:- #GoFigure Regards Ali Hussein Principal AHK & Associates Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: 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. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke<http://www.eacdirectory.co.ke/> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmai… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke<http://www.eacdirectory.co.ke/> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40campusciti.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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 mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke<http://www.eacdirectory.co.ke/> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mosekaranja%40gmail.c… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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.

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Fwd: [afnog] Application open: Introduction to Netops Course - English and French
by Barrack Otieno 21 May '18

21 May '18

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Betel Hailu <hailu(a)isoc.org> Date: 2018-05-21 16:20 GMT+03:00 Subject: [afnog] Application open: Introduction to Netops Course - English and French To: "afnog(a)afnog.org" <afnog(a)afnog.org> VERSION FRANCAISE CI-DESSOUS Greetings, The Internet Society is inviting applications for individuals interested in the Introduction to Network Operations Course <https://isoc-inforum.afrinic.net/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Introduction%20to…>. The course will be run monthly in English and French with the registration beginning on the third Monday of every month and closing on the last Wednesday of every month. *The current application closes on the 30th of MAY 2018*. Applicants applying in this window will take the course from the *4th of June to the 9th of July*. The e-Learning course will be delivered through Moodle and covers introductory topics on UNIX/Linux, Networking and DNS. The course will be delivered in English and French. Below are the links to the applications. *English:* https://goo.gl/zjM8Ke *Application closes on the 30th of MAY 2018*. We encourage you to share information about this course with people in your network who have an interest in building skills in UNIX/Linux, Networking, and DNS. ------------------------------------ Salutations, L'Internet Society invite les personnes intéressées par le cours "Introduction aux opérations réseau: UNIX / Linux, Réseaux et DNS <https://isoc-inforum.afrinic.net/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Intro%20Netops%20…>“. Le cours se déroulera tous les mois en anglais et en français, l'inscription commençant le troisième lundi de chaque mois et se terminant le dernier mercredi de chaque mois. *Les inscriptions s’arretent le 30 mai 2018*. Les candidats qui postulent dans cette fenêtre suivront *le cours du 4 juin au 9 juillet**.* Le cours d'apprentissage en ligne sera dispensé par Moodle et couvrira des sujets d'introduction sur UNIX / Linux, Networking et DNS. Le cours sera offert en anglais et en français. Voici les liens vers les applications. *Français*: https://goo.gl/bmjZ46 *Date limite pour les inscriptions : 30 mai 2018.* Nous vous encourageons à partager des informations sur ce cours avec les personnes de votre réseau qui ont un intérêt à développer des compétences dans UNIX / Linux, Networking et DNS. Thank you. *Betel Hailu *| *Africa Regional Bureau – Communications Coordinator *| *ISOC: Internet Society* skype: betty.hailu | *www.InternetSociety.org <http://www.InternetSociety.org> *| *Follow Us * [image: ption: Macintosh HD:Users:betelhailu:Desktop:facebook.png] <https://www.facebook.com/ISOCAfrica>[image: ption: Macintosh HD:Users:betelhailu:Desktop:twitter.png] <https://twitter.com/ISOC_Africa> _______________________________________________ afnog mailing list https://www.afnog.org/mailman/listinfo/afnog -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Group wants sections of Cybercrimes Act reviewed
by Barrack Otieno 21 May '18

21 May '18

Listers, In Summary - The group has also threatened to team up with other non-State actors to challenge the constitutionality of the law in court. - It says it punitive and unfair to place the burden of verifying the authenticity of any information on ordinary citizens and media agencies exercising and enjoying their right to freedom of expression - It adds if the law is left unchallenged, it will not only undermine the fight against corruption but also allow the State and its agencies to get away with lack of transparency. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Group-wants-sections-of-Cybercrimes-Act-revie… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Seeking information on NEMIS
by Ali Hussein 20 May '18

20 May '18

Grace I took the liberty to ask a senior manager at a leading Educational Publisher his thoughts about NEMIS. What he told me worries me. I’m copying his email below verbatim but protecting his identity. The Ministry of Education is capturing data of every learner and putting in this NEMIS system.That is why you have been reading parents are spending nights at Registration centres looking for Birth Certificates of their children which is a main requirement of NEMIS. On the service it looks good but for a student of Information Science, this is a dangerous exercise that is done in a vacuum. Kenya does not have a clear policy and data protection law(s). That should be what is put in place before the NEMIS system. The data they are getting is too much. They need both parents details (all from the sub-location) and telephone. What will make some crooks not access that then know XX is a man of means, go for your child, kidnap them them then starting seeking ransom from you? What protects our children from that data being sold to commercial entities for advertisement? What protects the child from their academic performance (it will be part of what NEMIS will be capturing) being used to stigmatize them in future? You can imagine you are vying for an office and someone has all your records. In a sense, we are not assured of privacy and confidentiality. That said, we are a very meek people who fear "fighting the Government" so this will go on then consequences will be dire. #GoFigure Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad > >> From: Grace Bomu via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Date: 17 May 2018 at 7:52:17 PM EAT >> To: info(a)campusciti.com >> Cc: Grace Bomu <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: [kictanet] Seeking information on NEMIS >> Reply-To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Dear listers, >> I am sure that those of you who are parents/guardians/caregivers here filled in the NEMIS (Ministry of Education System) forms from their children's schools at least once or twice as the school year or registration for exams. >> >> It got me wondering what the system is really about and how children's data is protected. I scoured the internet for any policy/legal document and the one I came across was a user guide. >> >> Would anyone, the Ministry, Authority, task force members or contractors please share more information on the purpose of the system as well as how parents and children can access it, how long the data will be kept, who is keeping it etc? >> >> Regards, >> >> -- >> Grace Mutung'u >> Skype: gracebomu >> @Bomu >> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ >> Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40campusciti.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> 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.

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3d holographic projection
by wairimu R 20 May '18

20 May '18

Dear Listers Was wondering - does this technology exist in kenya? > 3D holographic projection of a whale. It is a photographic process that > produces images using the differences between 2 lasers. These images are > projected into a school gym using a special video camera. There is no water > in the room, let alone a whale....enjoy👇 > https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SqDB72PNNLA -- Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all - Aristotle

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Keeping alive the conversation on Net Neutrality
by Ali Hussein 18 May '18

18 May '18

Listers Today I want to remind all of us how important Net Neutrality is. Let’s play part in keeping alive the conversation on Net Neutrality. Net Neutrality. A term most of us, even those who are in the ICT Sector, dismiss or simply don’t take the time to understand. #NetNeutrality is the principle that Internet service providers treat all data on the Internet the same, and not discriminate or charge differently by user, content, website, platform, application, type of attached equipment, or method of communication. For instance, under these principles, internet service providers are unable to intentionally block, slow down or charge money for specific websites and online content. This is sometimes enforced through government mandate. Imagine if Safaricom PLC today decided to block Tala, Equity Bank Limited or other competitors from its networks? https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6403077556651855872 I humbly request The Communication Authority of Kenya to break the long and loud silence on this issue and give us direction as the regulator. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad

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Feedback on New Look CA Website
by Gimode, Chiimbiru 17 May '18

17 May '18

Dear Listers, The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) regularly redesigns its website to make it responsive to the needs of consumers and emerging market trends. In this regard, the Authority has redesigned its website and in the process of finalising content upload and tying up the loose ends. We wish to get your comments on the new direction to enable us improve the site as we finalise. You can access the new website on this link:https://squad.wpp-scangroup.com/2017/ca/ Kindly send your thoughts to the email address: sali(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:saidi@ca.go.ke> with a copy to gimode(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:gimode@ca.go.ke> and mugalo(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:mugalo@ca.go.ke>. We would appreciate if we could get your feedback by 12 noon on Thursday, 18th May 2018. Best Regards, Chiimbiru Gimode, CMRP, MPRSK. Communications Officer Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) CA Centre,Waiyaki Way,Westlands, Nairobi I P.O Box 14448 Nairobi 00800. Office Line : 0703-042-524 I Website : www.ca.go.ke I Twitter : @CA_Kenya Facebook : Communications Authority of Kenya I YouTube : CA Kenya Flickr : https://www.flickr.com/photos/cck-kenya CA Core Values: Integrity | Transparency| Accountability | Diligence | Results Focus I Team work We are all bound together in ways that are invisible to the eye.There is a oneness to humanity.We achieve ourselves by sharing ourselves with others and caring for those around us-Barack Obama. [cid:873C3A30-E797-482B-9E5C-BD2204AE1B4B] Please be responsible, consider the environment before printing this e-mail. DISCLAIMER:- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission.

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Seeking information on NEMIS
by Grace Bomu 17 May '18

17 May '18

Dear listers, I am sure that those of you who are parents/guardians/caregivers here filled in the NEMIS (Ministry of Education System) forms from their children's schools at least once or twice as the school year or registration for exams. It got me wondering what the system is really about and how children's data is protected. I scoured the internet for any policy/legal document and the one I came across was a user guide. Would anyone, the Ministry, Authority, task force members or contractors please share more information on the purpose of the system as well as how parents and children can access it, how long the data will be kept, who is keeping it etc? Regards, -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Fwd: [AfriSIG-Alumni]: Call for applications for the Sixth African School on Internet Governance now open!
by SILLAH Kawsu 17 May '18

17 May '18

Publisher: APCNews 16 May 2018 Are you a current or potential leader in internet governance forums and debates in Africa? Do you want to deepen your understanding of the “multistakeholder” approach to internet-related policy making? Whether you are a policy maker, a researcher, a regulator, an engineer, a journalist, an entrepreneur or a gender equality and human rights defender – if you care about internet policy in Africa, AfriSIG is for you! The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and the African Union Commission are pleased to announce the call for applications for the sixth African School on Internet Governance <http://afrisig.org/> (AfriSIG). The 2018 School will coincide with the African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) which will take place later this year in Sudan. Dates are still to be confirmed. AfriSIG’s primary goal is to give Africans from multiple sectors and stakeholder groups the opportunity to gain knowledge that will enable them to participate confidently and effectively in national, regional and global internet governance processes and debates. Curriculum The School is structured as a five-day intensive learning and knowledge-sharing event which covers: - An overview of internet governance concepts, issues and institutions - Internet architecture, infrastructure, standards and protocols and management of internet names and numbers - Internet governance and social issues: gender, human rights and development - Cybersecurity, multistakeholder approaches and emerging issues in internet governance such as algorithms and the internet of things. The highlight of the school is a practicum in which participants have to tackle an actual internet-related policy challenge and come up with an agreed solution or statement. Who can apply? Applicants who have relevant work experience and/or involvement in internet governance or ICT policy and regulation and who are positioned to make meaningful contributions to strengthening internet governance in Africa, and African voices in internet governance globally. The School will accept applications from current or emerging leaders and professionals from: - Government ministries and departments, national and regional communications regulatory authorities, and public sector information and communications services such as public libraries. - Members of parliament, particularly if they are involved in parliamentary portfolio committees that deal with media, communications and information technology issues. - Service providers and other businesses who form part of the internet industry. - Civil society and non-governmental organisations who interact with or operate in the internet-related information and communications sector. - Human rights institutions dealing with internet issues, such as national or regional human rights commissions. - Community-based information and communications services and the broader community informatics sector. - The judiciary and other members of the legal community working with internet and communications law. - Members of law enforcement agencies who deal with internet issues. - The internet technical community. - Academic and research institutions that deal with internet issues. - Media organisations and outlets that focus on the internet. Individual bloggers and journalists who focus on the internet are also encouraged to apply. Funding opportunities The AfriSIG organisers have a limited number of scholarships available for successful applicants. These will cover air travel, shared accommodation and meal costs for the duration of the School. Successful applicants have the option of staying in a single room, but they would need to cover the additional cost themselves. Self-funded and sponsored participants are encouraged to apply. All participants, even those who are awarded scholarships, will be expected to pay their own local transport expenses and visa fees. To apply please complete the form here <https://www.apc.org/limesurvey/index.php/341217/lang-en> by *Friday 16 June 2018*. Please note that as part of the application, you will be required to upload a recent CV, two reference letters and a letter of financial commitment should you be self-funded For more information, visit the AfriSIG website <http://www.afrisig.org/> or contact the AfriSIG organiser, Koliwe Majama at afrisig(a)apc.org. AfriSIG footprints/More about AfriSIG AfriSIG is part of the growing global community of practice for promoting and strengthening active multistakeholder participation in internet governance spaces. Similar internet governance schools are held in Europe, Asia and Latin America. The first AfriSIG took place in 2013 in Durban, South Africa, followed by Mauritius in 2014, Ethiopia in 2015, South Africa in 2016 and Egypt in 2017. Over the years, AfriSIG has built a multidisciplinary cadre of expertise in internet governance on the continent through the participation of current and emerging leaders drawn from government, business, academia and civil society. The diversity of participants emphasises the school’s objective of enhancing multistakeholder cooperation in national to global internet policy and development. A tracer study <https://www.apc.org/en/node/34578> that examines the impact on individual participants over the first four rounds of the school reflects what a huge positive difference it has made in their perceptions and careers. In 2017 the School was awarded with a World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize <http://afrisig.org/tag/wsis-prize> for international and regional cooperation. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Koliwe Majama <koliwe(a)apc.org> Date: Thu, May 17, 2018 at 7:43 AM Subject: [AfriSIG-Alumni] Announcing call: AfriSIG [6th edition] To: <afrisig-alumni(a)lists.apc.org> Dear Colleagues I hope I find you well. Please find below the link for the call for the Sixth African School on Internet Governance. https://www.apc.org/en/news/call-applications-sixth-african-school-internet… Please share in your networks. Warm regards, ----- Koliwe Majama AfriSIG Coordinator Mobile/Whatsapp : +263773619198 Skype: koliwe.nyoni _______________________________________________ AfriSIG-Alumni mailing list Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/afrisig-alumni To unsubscribe, email afrisig-alumni-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.org -- Best Regards, [image: --]SILLAH Kawsu [image: https://]about.me/ksillah *Website: http://africanyouthcommission.org/ <http://africanyouthcommission.org/>* *Twitter: **https://twitter.com/aycommission <https://twitter.com/aycommission>* *Facebook: **https://www.facebook.com/AYCommission/ <https://www.facebook.com/AYCommission/>* *Mobile: (+220) 986 5300 | 396 5300 | 686 5300*

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Symposium Invite: Digital Transformation of Court Systems
by Robert Muthuri 17 May '18

17 May '18

Dear Listers, Kindly find below an invitation by Strathmore Law School to a symposium on the digital transformation of court systems. Kindly respond by Monday 21st. You can reserve by sending an email or calling the number on the flyer below. Looking forward to having you with us. Best, Robert.

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BAKE statement on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
by Wamathai (HapaKenya) 17 May '18

17 May '18

Dear listers, Kindly find BAKE's statement on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018 here https://www.blog.bake.co.ke/2018/05/17/bake-to-challenge-the-constitutional…

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Re: [kictanet] Reversing MPESA Transactions in a Today's World
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 17 May '18

17 May '18

Hi Mercy Have you tried the new safaricom App ? Get it from playstore and share your experience. It's has laid a foundation for live chatbot. Timothy Oriedo about.me/Timoriedo On 12 May 2017 07:23, "kanini mutemi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Hello everyone. I've seen quite a number of complaints on people sending money to the wrong number. Surprisingly a lot of these instances involve 50k and above. It seems MPESA has left it up to the recepients to be kind enough to refund money sent erroneously. I see why that would make sense to a business (2 transactions is better than one). Of course a lot of Kenyans will not refund (tough economic times🤔) I recently made a notable purchase from WordPress and realized only two minutes later that I had bought the wrong product. Good thing they have live chat for their customer support. No questions asked- they reversed the transaction. Now I realize the two are different; one is a seller the other one is a conveyor belt. It got me thinking however- MPESA has to keep up with the times. The explanation has always been that MPESA asks you to confirm before you press send. The number of 'I sent Kshs. X to the wrong number' posts on Buyer Beware should be enough to tell any caring provider that the system is broken. Digital products must be malleable and most importantly responsive to customer needs. Which is why competition is healthy- it pushes companies to care about the needs of its customers. Have a great day ahead. -- *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. _______________________________________________ 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/timoriedo%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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.

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 132, Issue 42
by June Tessy 16 May '18

16 May '18

The website looks good! Good UX/UI, easy to navigate. I hope there is a swahili tab for accessibility considering it's the national language. I understand the challenge in translation of technical terms but people like Bonface Witaba (in the list) have undertaken such projects ona a global level, so possible IMO. Perhaps also, ease of navigation tools for persons with disability. That being said, well in to the CA for being on top in terms of online visibility, very few state agencies have useful websites that would meet the threshold required for access to information. Kind Regards, June Tessy LinkedIn Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/juneokal> On 15 May 2018 at 12:59, <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://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > 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. Feedback on New Look CA Website (Gimode, Chiimbiru) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 15 May 2018 09:55:24 +0000 > From: "Gimode, Chiimbiru" <gimode(a)ca.go.ke> > To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Feedback on New Look CA Website > Message-ID: <D7208939.73EF0%gimode(a)ca.go.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="cp1251" > > Dear Listers, > The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) regularly redesigns its > website to make it responsive to the needs of consumers and emerging > market trends. > In this regard, the Authority has redesigned its website and in the > process of finalising content upload and tying up the loose ends. > We wish to get your comments on the new direction to enable us improve the > site as we finalise. > You can access the new website on this link:https://squad.wpp- > scangroup.com/2017/ca/ > Kindly send your thoughts to the email address: sali(a)ca.go.ke<mailto: > saidi(a)ca.go.ke> with a copy to gimode(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:gimode@ca.go.ke> > and mugalo(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:mugalo@ca.go.ke>. > We would appreciate if we could get your feedback by 12 noon on Thursday, > 18th May 2018. > > > > Best Regards, > Chiimbiru Gimode, CMRP, MPRSK. > Communications Officer > > Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) > CA Centre,Waiyaki Way,Westlands, Nairobi I P.O Box 14448 Nairobi 00800. > Office Line : 0703-042-524 I Website : www.ca.go.ke I Twitter : > @CA_Kenya > Facebook : Communications Authority of Kenya I YouTube : CA Kenya > Flickr : https://www.flickr.com/photos/cck-kenya > > CA Core Values: > Integrity | Transparency| Accountability | Diligence | Results Focus I > Team work > We are all bound together in ways that are invisible to the eye.There is a > oneness to humanity.We achieve ourselves by sharing ourselves with others > and caring for those around us-Barack Obama. > > [cid:873C3A30-E797-482B-9E5C-BD2204AE1B4B] > Please be responsible, consider the environment before printing this > e-mail. > DISCLAIMER:- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential > and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it > is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified > that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on > the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if > you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately > by a reply e-mail. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or > error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, > arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does > not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this > message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. >

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Cybercrimes Bill
by Bernard Kioko 16 May '18

16 May '18

GetIT411: PRESIDENT Kenyatta assents to Cybercrimes Bill; it criminalizes abuse of persons on social media removing legal lacuna. www.capitalfm.co.ke Somene kindly forward the final document that has been assented.

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DATA PRIVACY: A FOCUS ON PRIVACY
by Mwanah Cephas Okoth 16 May '18

16 May '18

Dear Listers, You are invited to the *CyberSPEAK | Learn & Connect - Session One *on Data Privacy: A Focus on GDPR -- Wednesday, May 23rd -- 11.30 am at the 5th Floor, American Space, Bazaar Plaza, Moi Ave. CBD. CyberSPEAK is the go to event for – cybersecurity talks and networking in Kenya, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to learn from the experts, network with professionals and connect with the cyber industry -- in the *cybersecurity epi-center of Africa, Kenya.* *Brief:* The event is aimed at creating awareness around the general data protection regulation (GDPR) which is a European Union regulation with a push for Kenya to have a Data protection law that will help in protecting and ensuring data privacy for all Kenyans. *Objective:* To enable that participants understand and appreciate the need for data privacy and protection in view of the GDPR impact on Africa, and Kenya specifically. *NOTE: * Only 50 seats available. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/data-privacy-a-focus-on-gdpr-tickets-460667920… Find informational poster attached for your sharing. Kindest, -- Okoth C. J Team Leader.

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Airtel customer loses Sh3m compensation bid over network disruption
by Victor Kapiyo 15 May '18

15 May '18

The High Court has dismissed pleas by an Airtel customer who wanted the telco compelled to pay him Sh3 million for his alleged losses after a network disruption. Mr Leonard Onyango accused Airtel of repeated network disruptions in March last year. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/news/Customer-loses-bid-to-compel-Airte… Looks like the public are now turning to courts for redress over network disruptions. Even as CA revises it's otherwise ok website, can the CA team also guide Consumers on the appropriate procedures for redress under their mandate for such. I think many people get frustrated calling customer numbers that are sometimes generally disfunctional or just intentionally off the hook whenever some service providers have issues with their networks. Twitter is awash with complaints to service providers. I would wish to understand what measures the CA has taken to ensure compliance and service delivery. It would be good to get some statistics too (since these aren't included in the CA Sector reports). Victor

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HOTELONLINE AND TERANGA MERGED
by Eric M K Osiakwan 15 May '18

15 May '18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Endre Opdal Phone: +47 98035695 Email: endre(a)hotelonline.co HOTELONLINE AND TERANGA MERGED African and European traveltech startups merge to become frontier markets leader OSLO, NORWAY, 15th May 2018 – Senegalese Teranga Solutions has merged with HotelOnline to create a traveltech industry leader in the global frontier markets. The companies individually had systems and business models that were complimentary and together they now have a cloud-based ecosystem platform for independent hotels – the first of its kind, making HotelOnline a global leader in frontier markets. Moustapha Ndoye and his brother Alioune Ndoye returned to their native Dakar, Senegal right after college in the US to launch Teranga Solutions. They quickly became a market leader, recognized in 2013 by Demo Africa as one of the most innovative startups on the continent. In early 2018 Destination Senegal the national tourism agency of Senegal contracted them to rollout their system in 800 plus hotels in Senegal – a model they are replicating across the continent. Havar Bauck and Endre Opdal, both from Norway, launched the digital hotel marketing powerhouse Savanna Sunrise in 2014, targeting independent hotels in East Africa. In 2017, they merged with Polish traveltech startup Hotel Online, to create the company now known as HotelOnline. Their technology has won several awards including a Google I/O and Expedia Hackathon. It has so far been deployed in more than 1,200 independent hotels across 17 markets in Africa and South Asia. HotelOnline now has operations in Norway, Poland, Senegal, Kenya and Nigeria with commercial presence in Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Ghana and Pakistan. In 2018 Year-to-date; 20,000 room nights have been sold through the HotelOnline platform, totalling USD1.6M. In a joint statement the four founders said “by joining forces we are able to provide a complete solution specifically designed for hotels in frontier markets. The global frontier markets comprise majority of the world’s hotels. But these hotels are yet to catch up with digitization of their operations and markets hence they are the low-hanging fruits.” Eric Osiakwan, Managing Partner of Chanzo Capital who is an investor in Teranga Solutions and now joins the board of HotelOnline indicated that by coming together under HotelOnline we have the clout to conquer and dominate the hospitality industry in the global frontier markets for the foreseeable future. “I am proud to be part of this amazing global team combining Africa and European expertise and experience considering the tremendous growth opportunities of the merged company.” About HotelOnline HotelOnline is a cloud-base ecosystem platform for independent hotels in frontier markets – more details @ www.hotelonline.co <http://www.hotelonline.co/> or email endre(a)hotelonline.co <mailto:endre@hotelonline.co> or call +47 98035695 Eric here Eric M.K Osiakwan "Accraboy" 4 Skype @eosiakwan 4 Twitter www.ericosiakwan.com +233244386792 4 WhatsApp

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The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2018
by Francis Monyango 15 May '18

15 May '18

Listers, The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2018 seeks to make various, wide-ranging amendments to various intellectual property (IP) and information technology (IT) law-related statutes. The Bill contains proposed amendments to the following statutes: *- Registration of Persons Act of 2015 * *- The Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998 (No. 2 of 1998)* *- The Industrial Property Act, 2001 (No. 3 of 2001)* *- The Copyright Act, 2001 (No. 12 of 2001)* *- The Anti-Counterfeit Act, 2008 (No. 13 of 2008)* *- The Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions Act, 2016 (No. 33 of 2016)* Attached to this is a copy of the bill and a link to Jadili where select clauses have been uploaded for comments. http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/docs/the-statute-law-(miscellaneous-amendments)… -- Francis Monyango Lawyer | ICT Policy and Legal Consultant www.monyango.com

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Invitation to Participate in the Annual ICT Week 2018
by Gimode, Chiimbiru 15 May '18

15 May '18

Dear Listers, The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) annually hosts an ICT Week, a forum that brings together ICT experts, government leaders, ICT service providers, ICT entrepreneurs, start-ups and consumers to discuss various issues pertinent to the ICT industry. It is a platform for the Authority to create awareness on its mandate, increase compliance with licensee conditions and enhance quality of service provided to consumers. This year’s event will be held from 16th to 18th May 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi starting from 9:30am, daily. The theme for this year’s forum is “Use of Emerging Technologies in Driving the Big 4 Agenda for Kenya”. The forum, which will cover all regulated segments of the ICT sector, shall be structured on thematic sessions such as Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence, Proposed Licensing Framework for Emerging Technologies and ICT sector Initiatives in the Big 4 Agenda, among others. The Authority, cordially invites you to participate in the 2018 ICT Week. We will appreciate confirmation of your participation by filling the attached registration form, with an indication of sessions of interest. The form should be sent to the email address: ICTWEEK2018(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:ICTWEEK2018@ca.go.ke> by Monday, 14th May 2018. The draft program is attached for your reference. Looking forward to hosting you. Best Regards, Chiimbiru Gimode, CMRP, MPRSK. Communications Officer Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) CA Centre,Waiyaki Way,Westlands, Nairobi I P.O Box 14448 Nairobi 00800. Office Line : 0703-042-524 I Website : www.ca.go.ke I Twitter : @CA_Kenya Facebook : Communications Authority of Kenya I YouTube : CA Kenya Flickr : https://www.flickr.com/photos/cck-kenya CA Core Values: Integrity | Transparency| Accountability | Diligence | Results Focus I Team work We are all bound together in ways that are invisible to the eye.There is a oneness to humanity.We achieve ourselves by sharing ourselves with others and caring for those around us-Barack Obama. [cid:F7268D62-54D9-4133-80D1-6E8E642420A1] Please be responsible, consider the environment before printing this e-mail. DISCLAIMER:- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission.

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 132, Issue 34
by Gideon 14 May '18

14 May '18

Here are my initial comments quick comments to the draft policy brief on data protection in Kenya, will add more as i read through more critically *Personal Data* Magnify the scope of definition of the word: “Personal Data”, currently it seems quite undetaled ‘personal data’ should be defined to mean any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier (Web data such as location, IP address, cookie data and RFID tags) or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person; *On Anonymous data:* Talk more about “pseudonymisation’ as a means to process personal data in such a way and manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person; Regards Rop On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 7:38 PM, <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://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > 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. KICTANet's draft policy brief on data protection in Kenya > (Grace Githaiga) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 09 May 2018 19:38:37 +0300 > From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)kictanet.or.ke> > To: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] KICTANet's draft policy brief on data protection > in Kenya > Message-ID: <ee672ac2228a64bb56310f98a790c03c(a)webmail.kictanet.or.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear Listers > > Greetings. > > In the last two decades, Kenya mobile communications and internet > connectivity have rapidly increased. With these developments, the > country has also developed a data economy. The data economy is the > wealth and resources created from collection and processing of data. > It is the cornerstone of the fourth industrial revolution which uses > digital technologies to carry out processes, be they physical, > digital, or biological. A key feature of the revolution is data-driven > decision making, creation of new products, services and innovation.? > > A team of KICTANet listers have been working to produce a draft policy > brief on Data Protection in Kenya which I attach.? We would > appreciate your comments on it as it is still being reviewed. We will > be receiving comments in the next two weeks (until May 25, 2018). > > Thanks alot good people.? > > > 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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KICTANet's draft policy brief on data protection in Kenya
by Grace Githaiga 11 May '18

11 May '18

Dear Listers Greetings. In the last two decades, Kenya mobile communications and internet connectivity have rapidly increased. With these developments, the country has also developed a data economy. The data economy is the wealth and resources created from collection and processing of data. It is the cornerstone of the fourth industrial revolution which uses digital technologies to carry out processes, be they physical, digital, or biological. A key feature of the revolution is data-driven decision making, creation of new products, services and innovation. A team of KICTANet listers have been working to produce a draft policy brief on Data Protection in Kenya which I attach. We would appreciate your comments on it as it is still being reviewed. We will be receiving comments in the next two weeks (until May 25, 2018). Thanks alot good people. 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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Banning of the FILM Rafiki
by Alex Comninos 08 May '18

08 May '18

Hi I was shocked to learn that the film classification board has banned an LGBT film, Rafiki. Our Film and Publication Board recently attempted this but it was reversed by the courts. Films are ICTs and we should be discussing this on the list. I am looking forward to the discussion. Kind regards, Alex

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Re: [kictanet] [Community-Discuss] Board update on Governance Committee report
by Andrew Alston 07 May '18

07 May '18

Owen, I would even accept a minimally redacted version – so long as the redactions can be clearly seen – so we can see not the information that was redacted – but the context around the redaction. But – what we have at the moment is a report written by the board itself that has absolutely no independence whatsoever and no transparency – that – is not good enough Andrew From: Owen DeLong [mailto:owen@delong.com] Sent: 07 May 2018 12:56 To: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Cc: General Discussions of AFRINIC <community-discuss(a)afrinic.net>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [Community-Discuss] Board update on Governance Committee report On May 7, 2018, at 07:04, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke<mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>> wrote: Apologies for cross-posting. Every African I believe needs to know what is going on at AFRINIC. For those who are hearing about AFRINIC for the first time please follow the link below About Afrinic<https://www.afrinic.net/en/about/origins> Dear Abibu Thank you for your report. This is much appreciated. I would like to state the following:- 1. That the community was expecting the Board to share the FULL report. This is in line with Corporate Governance Ethos and:- While I do agree that the board should share a minimally redacted version of the report, expecting the full report is unreasonable. It is virtually guaranteed that the report contains privileged information and private data regarding AfriNIC personnel which it would be inappropriate to disclose publicly. a) It will go a long way in ensuring that the community doesn't feel (rightly or wrongly) that there is any cover up being perpetrated by the board. b) Protects the board from allegations of impropriety. c) Will serve to start the process of healing and ensuring that AFRINIC continues its very important role in the African Internet Ecosystem without the cloud that is currently hanging over it. Agreed, and I hope the board will soon release a report with only minimum redactions where such redactions are fully visible. 2. To quote you:- ' The Board has also been advised that in considering the report they need to be cognizant of issues of confidentiality and data protection ' For you to make such a statement the community would like to know which by-laws you are quoting from and for it to satisfied that there is going to be breaches of confidentiality and data protection if the original report is released. Seriously? Any report of this nature is likely to contain the following categories of such information: 1. Personally identifiable information about AfriNIC staff, including members not subjects of the investigation. 2. Confidential information subject to the board NDA. 3. HR sensitive data which cannot be legally disclosed. Finally, this is to my fellow community members :- Let us be circumspect in how we engage on these emotive issues. Some of us seem to be engaging in a 'Scorched Earth Policy' agains the Board. This is ill advised. There are better ways of addressing these issues. With sobriety and a sense of collective responsibility. AFRINIC is a critical player in the ICT Ecosystem in Africa. Let us not throw the baby out with the bath water.. Agreed. Owen 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. On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 10:55 PM, Abibu Ntahigiye <abibu.ntahigiye(a)gmail.com<mailto:abibu.ntahigiye@gmail.com>> wrote: Dear Afrinic Community, The Board in March 2018, as per resolution 201803.391, tasked the Governance Committee (GC) to convene an investigation on allegations made by a staff member. The GC was requested to define the Terms of Reference (TORs) for an independent investigation, and to appoint an investigation committee. The Board requested the findings to be reported by 30 April 2018. The GC notified the community that they would deliver the report by 4 May 2018, and has submitted the report to the Board on 2 May 2018. The Board acknowledged receipt of the report. The Board is going to thoroughly consider the report and recommendations thereof, and will share with the community applicable actions and steps that will be taken in due course. The Board has also been advised that in considering the report they need to be cognizant of issues of confidentiality and data protection. With regards to allegations made against certain Board members, the Board can announce the following outcomes as derived from the report: * That there was a violation of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and section 153 of the Companies Act 2001, by Mr Sunday Folayan. * That there is no evidence whatsoever against Haitham El Nakhal of having breached the terms of the NDA and/or section 153 of the Companies Act 2001. * That the Investigation Committee (IC) is satisfied that there was no evidence of harassment, bullying or intimidation by Board members. The Board will re-evaluate the interim Chair and Vice Chair appointments that were made in resolution 201803.398. With regards to allegations made against certain members of staff, the Board observed from the IC report that there may have been inappropriate behaviour on the part of certain staff members. The findings and recommendations related to staff matters will be addressed through necessary processes. We appeal to the community to allow the Board time to consider the report carefully, and provide feedback to the community no later than 31 July 2018 on the next steps and how the recommendations will be implemented. Kind regards ---- Abibu R. Ntahigiye Chair, Afrinic Board. _______________________________________________ Community-Discuss mailing list Community-Discuss(a)afrinic.net<mailto:Community-Discuss@afrinic.net> https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss<https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss> _______________________________________________ Community-Discuss mailing list Community-Discuss(a)afrinic.net<mailto:Community-Discuss@afrinic.net> https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss<https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss>

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Re: [kictanet] [Community-Discuss] Board update on Governance Committee report
by Ali Hussein 07 May '18

07 May '18

Apologies for cross-posting. Every African I believe needs to know what is going on at AFRINIC. For those who are hearing about AFRINIC for the first time please follow the link below About Afrinic <https://www.afrinic.net/en/about/origins> Dear Abibu Thank you for your report. This is much appreciated. I would like to state the following:- 1. That the community was expecting the Board to share the FULL report. This is in line with Corporate Governance Ethos and:- a) It will go a long way in ensuring that the community doesn't feel (rightly or wrongly) that there is any cover up being perpetrated by the board. b) Protects the board from allegations of impropriety. c) Will serve to start the process of healing and ensuring that AFRINIC continues its very important role in the African Internet Ecosystem without the cloud that is currently hanging over it. 2. To quote you:- *'The Board has also been advised that in considering the report they need to be cognizant of issues of confidentiality and data protection'* For you to make such a statement the community would like to know which by-laws you are quoting from and for it to satisfied that there is going to be breaches of confidentiality and data protection if the original report is released. Finally, this is to my fellow community members :- Let us be circumspect in how we engage on these emotive issues. Some of us seem to be engaging in a 'Scorched Earth Policy' agains the Board. This is ill advised. There are better ways of addressing these issues. With sobriety and a sense of collective responsibility. AFRINIC is a critical player in the ICT Ecosystem in Africa. Let us not throw the baby out with the bath water.. 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. On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 10:55 PM, Abibu Ntahigiye <abibu.ntahigiye(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Afrinic Community, > > > The Board in March 2018, as per resolution 201803.391, tasked the > Governance Committee (GC) to convene an investigation on allegations made > by a staff member. The GC was requested to define the Terms of Reference > (TORs) for an independent investigation, and to appoint an investigation > committee. The Board requested the findings to be reported by 30 April > 2018. > > The GC notified the community that they would deliver the report by 4 May > 2018, and has submitted the report to the Board on 2 May 2018. The Board > acknowledged receipt of the report. The Board is going to thoroughly > consider the report and recommendations thereof, and will share with the > community applicable actions and steps that will be taken in due course. > > The Board has also been advised that in considering the report they need > to be cognizant of issues of confidentiality and data protection. > > With regards to allegations made against certain Board members, the Board > can announce the following outcomes as derived from the report: > > > > - > > That there was a violation of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and > section 153 of the Companies Act 2001, by Mr Sunday Folayan. > > > > - > > That there is no evidence whatsoever against Haitham El Nakhal of > having breached the terms of the NDA and/or section 153 of the Companies > Act 2001. > > > > - > > That the Investigation Committee (IC) is satisfied that there was no > evidence of harassment, bullying or intimidation by Board members. > > > The Board will re-evaluate the interim Chair and Vice Chair appointments > that were made in resolution 201803.398. > > With regards to allegations made against certain members of staff, the > Board observed from the IC report that there may have been inappropriate > behaviour on the part of certain staff members. > > > The findings and recommendations related to staff matters will be > addressed through necessary processes. > > We appeal to the community to allow the Board time to consider the report > carefully, and provide feedback to the community no later than 31 July 2018 > on the next steps and how the recommendations will be implemented. > > > Kind regards > > ---- > > Abibu R. Ntahigiye > > Chair, Afrinic Board. > > > _______________________________________________ > Community-Discuss mailing list > Community-Discuss(a)afrinic.net > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss > >

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The governance farce that is AFRINIC
by Andrew Alston 07 May '18

07 May '18

Hi All, I've avoided up till now bringing this issue to KICTANET - but I think that now that the board of AFRINIC has proven just how far they are willing to stray from corporate governance - and considering the impact that AFRINIC can have on the wider Internet community in Africa - it's time to bring this to the attention of this list. Recently - some damning allegations surfaced - and I won't go into detail of those allegations - nor will I comment on if I believe them to be true or false, but needless to say - the community in outrage demanded an independent investigation. The board then chose to commission such in an attempt to pacify a justifiably angry community. At the same time, a vote of no confidence was duly put forward by a member of the AFRINIC community (Mr Elkins), which the board decided to refuse to table at the upcoming AGMM - in an attempt to protect themselves from what I personally believe would have been an inevitable result. The independent investigation came back - the governance committee which is independent of the board confirmed as much, that the report had been handed to the board. Instead of the board then releasing the independent investigative report to the community, the board decided to destroy ALL semblance of independence and write their own report supposedly based on the investigative report that had been demanded and release that instead. The boards email to this effect can be found at: https://lists.afrinic.net/pipermail/community-discuss/2018-May/002211.html My response to this can be found at: https://lists.afrinic.net/pipermail/community-discuss/2018-May/002212.html The AFRINIC elections are now upon us - and the candidates for both East and South - the SOLE candidates - are currently sitting on the board that is complicit in this total farce - and as such - I am now appealing to anyone and everyone who has a vote in AFRINIC to exercise that vote in the elections. I will leave it up to those who are voting to decide which way to vote - but I will go on record and state - I have voted - and I have voted "None of the above" across the entire slate - because in my view - these board members have NO place on a board that has such a fundamentally important job on this continent. Saddened and disgusted - why when we make such giant strides forward on this continent do a few individuals take us so far backwards and do so much damage? It breaks my heart Andrew

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Local IXP (KIXP) peering and Local traffic
by Job Muriuki 06 May '18

06 May '18

Anyone here from Tespok or CA shed some light. I have a question on what governs local ISP peering in Kenya. There is KIXP at EADC which was set up so to keep local traffic local. Is it open to international carriers like Seacom, Tata, Etisalat, Hurricane electric, China Telkom and others who are present at EADC? The reason I ask is if you take service, IP transit service from any of the carriers and you are not peering at KIXP your IPs (Local traffic) go all the way to either France or UAE and back to Kenya while they could have just peered at KIXP and offer faster and "affordable" connections. It makes no sense for a connection to ecitizen or a server hosted locally at say Node Africa to have to go to IXPs in other countries and brought back to Kenya getting treated and charged as international traffic. Is KIXP that unreliable or what is the challenge? If we don't grow our local capacity to deliver gigabit speeds in our IXP and take advantage of CDNs available locally, will we ever fully utilise the internet and create jobs at the same time without having multinationals come do it? Currently getting a data pipe from point A to B over a fiber connection within Kenya is more expensive than getting an internet connection from the same provider which will be carried on the same fiber link as the data pipe which makes absorption of hosting services in Kenya way expensive compared to hosting servers in Europe or America. Most Kenyans and even some government agencies result in hosting services overseas and the users are in Kenya then what is the point of investing in fiber locally and have it rot underground while cash is sent to companies out there for a service we can provide locally? Regards, Job Muriuki, Skype: heviejob ‌ [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> Sent with Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…>

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The Era of Fake Video Begins-Technology, the gift that keeps giving
by anyega jefferson 06 May '18

06 May '18

https://flipboard.com/@flipboard/-the-era-of-fake-video-begins/f-5c4a730eb6… -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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Time sensitive: Local NGO assisting with Kenya floods or aftermath
by Ebele Okobi 05 May '18

05 May '18

All- Does anyone in this group know of any locally based and run organizations that are coordinating relief or health care delivery for those affected by the floods? Relatedly, does anyone know of an org (can be the same one) that could benefit from mapping data to deliver services?

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‘Digital Economy for Africa’ Forum in Washington, D.C organised by the World Bank Group.
by WANGARI KABIRU 05 May '18

05 May '18

Digital Economy For Africa - The Tony Elumelu Foundation | | | | Digital Economy For Africa - The Tony Elumelu Foundation Jolomi @ www.in10city.com | | | "....Tony Elumelu revealed that Africa’s youth population, 60% of which are under the age of 30, is a strong but underutilised intellectual platform that could facilitate the achievement of a vibrant digital economy in Africa. He further highlighted challenges with infrastructure, government policies and regulation and intellectual property as key areas to address...." Insightful listening for the many! Be blessed. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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SEEKING YOUR VOTE FOR GLOBAL DATA CENTRE AWARD - DAN KWACH OF EADC - NOMINATED FOR DATA CENTRE INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2018
by Dan Kwach 04 May '18

04 May '18

Morning Listers, Firstly many thanks for the support that many of you have offered me in one way or another in the field of Telecommunications having started off way back as a Network Engineer at then NOC - Network Operations Control - with Kenya Data Networks - KDN. It has been an interesting journey with useful lessons and learning courtesy of the very active ICT Community in Kenya. I am currently in charge of East Africa Data Centre - EADC - A subsidiary of Liquid Telecom Kenya as the General Manager tasked with ensuring EADC achieves its winning Business strategy - a feat that has made me ensure to strike the balance between technical and commercial planning for the first of its kind Data Centre facility and the only Built and Certified DC by Uptime Institute as can be verified here https://uptimeinstitute.com/TierCertification/certMaps.php With your support, I have equally been able to narture myself as an Industry leader in the field of Data Centre and seek your vote in a Global DC awards event scheduled for this month as per the shortlist here http://www.dcsawards.com/shortlist.php for the DC Individual of the Year Award as shown in the excerpt below: This is but to request for your support by sparing about 5min of your time so as to cast a vote for me here http://www.dcsawards.com/voting.php The vote is a three page step with the first just to confirm your acceptance of the T&C, next step - enter your detals after which you can scroll down to the option where you can cast a vote for the Individual of the Year award category. Kindly also do consider casting a vote African Data Centre - the Umbrella organization under which https://www.eastafricadatacentre.com/ runs as under the category shown below: For both of the categories, you can view more highlights as to why we made it to the shortlist. Looking forward to your utmost support as Voting ends in a Weeks Time. Rgds Dan Kwach. Email - dan.kwach(a)eastafricadatacentre.com

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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Announces Calls-to-Action for Community Participation in ICANN Reviews
by Barrack Otieno 03 May '18

03 May '18

Listers, This is for your information and attention. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Thu, May 3, 2018 at 10:50 AM Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Announces Calls-to-Action for Community Participation in ICANN Reviews To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> [image: CANN][icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-05-02-en [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ------------------------------ ICANN Announces Calls-to-Action for Community Participation in ICANN Reviews 2 May 2018 LOS ANGELES – 02 May 2018 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has several calls-to-action for community participation in ICANN reviews below. ICANN reviews are important accountability mechanisms that need community input to help ICANN deliver on its commitments. *Public Comment on Draft Final Report of the NomCom2 Review* - Comment [go.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__go.icann.org_2JObWA3&d…> on the Draft Final Report [go.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__go.icann.org_2JLWcxK&d…> of the second review of the Nominating Committee (NomCom) to help inform the final recommendations of the independent examiner. Close date: 7 May 2018 at 23:59 UTC. *Public Comment on Draft Final Report of the RSSAC2 Review* - Comment [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> on the Draft Final Report [community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> of the second review of the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC2). Close date: 10 June 2018 at 23:59, UTC. Join the webinar [community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> on 9 May 2018 at 20:00 UTC for a presentation of the Draft Final Report and an opportunity to ask questions. *SSAC2 Review Survey* - Do you have experience with the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) or suggestions to improve it? Take the SSAC2 Review survey [ssac.cloudssi.com] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ssac.cloudssi.com_cgi-2…> to share your input. Close Date: 18 May 2018 at 23:59 UTC. *Request for Proposals to Conduct the ccNSO2 Review* - Please share this RFP [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> to help ICANN seek candidates to conduct an independent assessment of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO). Close Date: 24 May2018 at 23:59 UTC. *Visit the Review Status Update Table [icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>* for the latest status on all active Specific and Organizational Reviews. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address into your computer or other device – a name or a number. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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PRESS RELEASE: Cambridge Analytica and Scl Elections Commence Insolvency Proceedings and Release Results of Independent Investigation into Recent Allegations
by WANGARI KABIRU 03 May '18

03 May '18

Cambridge Analytica and Scl Elections Commence Insolvency Proceedings and Release Results of Independent Investigation into Recent Allegations | | | | | | | | | | | Cambridge Analytica and Scl Elections Commence Insolvency Proceedings an... London, UK – May 2, 2018—Earlier today, SCL Elections Ltd,, as well as certain of its and Cambridge Analytica LL... | | | "... London, UK – May 2, 2018—Earlier today, SCL Elections Ltd., as well as certain of its and Cambridge Analytica LLC’s U.K. affiliates (collectively, the “Company” or “Cambridge Analytica”) filed applications to commence insolvency proceedings in the U.K. The Company is immediately ceasing all operations and the boards have applied to appoint insolvency practitioners Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP to act as the independent administrator for Cambridge Analytica. Additionally, parallel bankruptcy proceedings will soon be commenced on behalf of Cambridge Analytica LLC and certain of the Company’s U.S. affiliates in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Over the past several months, Cambridge Analytica has been the subject of numerous unfounded accusations and, despite the Company’s efforts to correct the record, has been vilified for activities that are not only legal, but also widely accepted as a standard component of online advertising in both the political and commercial arenas....." Cambridge Analytica Closing Operations Following Facebook Data Controversy | | | | Cambridge Analytica Closing Operations Following Facebook Data Controversy Rebecca Ballhaus and Jenny Gross Cambridge Analytica, a data firm that worked for President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, is shutting down follow... | | | "The Key to Understanding Facebook's Current CrisisFacebook's current data crisis involving Cambridge Analytica has angered users and prompted government investigations. To understand what's happening now, you have to look back at Facebook's old policies from 2007 to 2014. WSJ's Shelby Holliday explains. Illustration: Laura Kammerman..." >From this mix, might several enterprises be the ones to bear the brunt of the years allegedly depicted to "have been open policy for harvesting the platforms"? While playing spectator to CA LLCs woes and investigations, even local startups and developers (perhaps even major enterprises) in Africa require introspection considering the thriving tech ecosystem during those years, excitedly greatly reliant on the then well established platforms. Perhaps who is folding (being folded) up next? Is there opportunity to roll back, make good and not necessarily kill the ventures as the platforms tower on? For those keen on African enterprise, good questions they are as hardly is there local ventures that would have the it to battle their way. Be blessed. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". On Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 17:08:15 GMT+3, Liz Orembo via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Greetings listers, Please find attached, the program for tomorrow's meeting. You can also use this opportunity to ask questions, to give Ebele some time to consult with her team and give answers at the event, as opposed to after the event. Asanteni. Happy labor day. On Sun, Apr 29, 2018 at 11:05 PM, Liz Orembo <lizorembo(a)gmail.com> wrote: Listers, Further to our earlier announcement, we would like to inform you that the in-person meeting with Facebook will take place on 2nd May, 2:00pm-4:00pm, at the Villa Rossa Kempinski. We still have a few slots remaining and have opened them up on evenbrite. If you've not registered with Mwara and/or me, please follow this link for registration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ kictanet-meeting-with- facebook-tickets-45628144007 Asanteni. On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 9:02 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Dear Listers Greetings! Further to the debate on concerns raised around consumer data mining in Kenya, Ebele of Facebook promised Listers that she would be available for an in-person conversation on the issues raised around facebook's role. This is to let you know that she will be available to meet with Listers on Wednesday next week May 2nd. We are still working out the details of the venue and will share with those who are interested in attending. Further, we are working on the times but will most likely settle for an afternoon session or a cocktail event. For those who are interested, kindly indicate this through sending an email to lizorembo(a)kictanet.or.ke (lizorembo(a)gmail.com) or to mwaragichanga(a)kictanet.or.ke (mwaragichanga(a)gmail.com) Asanteni. Best regards Githaiga, Grace On Tuesday, 10-04-2018 at 13:18 Ebele Okobi via kictanet wrote: It really is unfortunate that Business Daily has printed an article filled with so many factually incorrect statements, and I am surprised that they have declined to reach out to me or any of my colleagues when we are so very easy to find. We do not require or ask access point vendors to modify firmware to support 'black box' monitoring of consumers. The normal tech in WiFi routers does not support zero-rated services, so Express WiFi tech was developed to support free access and data pack accounting. I think it might be helpful to have an in-person conversation about all of this-another ask me anything, this month? I’ll work with Grace to schedule, if it’s of interest. Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com On Apr 10, 2018, at 9:29 AM, Lawrence Njogu <lnjogu(a)hotmail.com> wrote: Ebele, Can you explain clearly what's going on here? https://mobile.nation.co.ke/bu siness/Facebook-deepens-consum er-data-mining-in-Kenya-/ 1950106-4379966-gsmf4x/index.h tmlFrom: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+lnjogu=hotma il.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 5:05:13 PM To: lnjogu(a)hotmail.com Cc: Ebele Okobi Subject: Re: [kictanet] The case for and against #deletefacebook So now that you know how our business works, are you still struggling to believe that data is not sold? We do not sell data, we sell advertising. And we have not been accused of selling data in this case. In this case, an academic used data that Facebook users directly gave him access to, and passed it on to Cambridge Analytica, against our rules. We did not sell anyone anything, the data was passed from the users to the app developer/academic by the user granting permission. That said-we changed the ability of developers to have that kind of access by 2015, and as you can see, we have designed and implemented a whole host of privacy controls since then. In terms of believing whether your data is secure-given the number of Facebook users, and the amount of data we hold, and looking at the multiple global issues related to data-we, in truth, have first in class mechanisms for protecting user data, and we consistently learn and iterate from our mistakes. That said-as Mark said, we recognize that trust is built by actions, and once lost it must be built back up. Only you can decide what makes sense for you when you use (or decide not to use) Facebook or any of the thousands of websites, platforms, apps, services with which you undoubtedly interact every day. On Mar 28, 2018, at 9:43 PM, Tracy Kadesa via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: @Kivuva yes, your answer does explain well! @Ebele "Which part are you struggling to believe? That it is securely stored or that it is not sold? " Answer: Both Regards Tracy Kadesa, LL.B ,University of Nairobi. Dip KSLtracykadesa.wordpress.comlegalwalk.wordpress.com On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 10:24 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Tracy, I'm not holding brief for FB, but I understand your question. The main business model for FB is advertisement. If you have ever advertised on the platform, you would understand the need to build profiles. So for example, if you are selling ladies handbags, and diapers, you would tell FB to show the bags to [ladies], in [Kenya], aged between [21 to 50]. If you cannot deliver to Turkana, you can say, [living in Nairobi, or Mombasa]. For the diapers, you would tell FB to show the advertisement to [ladies] between [22 and 40] living in suburban areas. This is the same for Google too. In my FB profile, I never see these types of adverts because FB already has a profile about me, but the ladies within my household see these adverts. Since you are probably billed per view, or per click, it is more value for the advertiser to TARGET the advertisement to the right audience, otherwise you will loose your advertising capital showing irrelevant advertisement to those in Turkana. I hope this helps. On Mar 28, 2018 8:03 PM, "Tracy Kadesa" <kadesatracy(a)gmail.com> wrote: Dear Ebele With what's going on right now, I am struggling to believe this statement "Your information is securely stored and we do not sell this information to third parties. You are always in control of the information you share with Facebook."And why would fb collect all this info anyway if it wasn't planning to make use of it! what is the rationale? Regards Tracy Kadesa, LL.B ,University of Nairobi. Dip KSLtracykadesa.wordpress.comlegalwalk.wordpress.com On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 6:46 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: As Ali has put it before, it's really refreshing seeing that we can get first level support, and feedback from Facebook. This really is the advantage of having an ecosystem of engagement which KICTANET provides. It's refreshing bigly On Wed, Mar 28, 2018, 6:06 PM Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Yes-those have been in the works for months, to be launched this week. The news has understandably overshadowed these announcements. That said-stay tuned for more details. On Mar 28, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: Just seen this as well... https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/ news/articles/2018-03-28/faceb ook-updates-privacy-tools-for- better-data-control?__twitter_ impression=true Rgds On Wed, 28 Mar 2018, 12:31 Ngigi Waithaka, <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: Ebele, If that's the case, then I guess what they do is get a 'screenshot' of your photo and maybe *overlay* it on your newsfeed / timeline. The *impression* it gives you is that the photo is already uploaded... Thanks... On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> wrote: Clarification-your photos are not auto-uploaded to Facebook. The app has access to your photos and essentially shows you your own photo folder and asks if you want to upload. Your pictures do not get uploaded to Facebook until you upload them yourself. I do think it’s a good piece of feedback for our product teams to know that a) this feature is confusing to you, and b) that showing users their photos and asking if they want to upload can be off-putting/not a good experience. Best, Ebele On Mar 28, 2018, at 10:11 AM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: Ebele, Thanks for your update, I will check on the contacts settings as you have indicated. I still think though some of the choices we make are not very *clearly* spelt out when we make them. For instance, I can understand the need to sync my contacts, but *not* my call & sms history! And this is especially so for those of use (most of us?) who use our phones for both personal & official business. My recommendation, have at least three settings clearly indicating what you would use them for, if at all! 1. Sync contacts 2. Sync Call records (***) 3. Sync SMS & Messages (***) As regards the photos this is what happen(s) / happened. Normally I would not give FB access to my photos.However, at some point I needed to upload a certain specific photo on to some FB markets that I participate in. Shortly as I was still in the market and as I was scrolling though my newsfeed I started seeing a number of family photos that I had taken earlier, already uploaded but kind of greyed out, with FB asking me whether I wanted to share them. That is very disconcerting! Again, if a user gives access to his photo library for a *single* photo, that should not mean *all* my photos are auto-uploaded to FB, then FB prompts me to share them... My recommendation would be to have at least two settings: 1. Upload a single photo 2. Auto- Upload *ALL* my photos And, I don't consider myself a *pro* FB user, it may very well be that indeed this is already covered so thanks for being our 'customer-care', appreciate Regards On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 11:39 AM, Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> wrote: Hello! Answers below-for your first question, it’s VERY important to clarify that Facebook does not “pick up” your contacts. You have to expressly agree to upload your contacts. For example, I have never agreed to this, so my contacts have never been uploaded. If you change your mind about the permission you have given, or if you accidentally gave permission, please see below for how to opt back out. Note that this feature is “opt-in”, so express agreement is required for it to be happening. That is the same for the photographs, so can you please clarify your question? Are you saying that you granted permission for specific photos to be posted on your page, and now you want to delete them? Facebook does not automatically upload any photographs to your page. - Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for people using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android. This helps you find and stay connected with the people you care about, and provides you with a better experience across Facebook. People have to expressly agree to use this feature. If, at any time, they no longer wish to use this feature they can turn it off insettings, or here for Facebook Lite users, and all previously shared call and text history shared via that app is deleted. While we receive certain permissions from Android, uploading this information has always been opt-in only. From: Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 5:37 PM To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Cc: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] The case for and against #deletefacebook Ebele, Good to see FB represented here. Got two questions: 1. Supposing FB has picked up my contacts and SMS and I would like to delete any prior data that has been uploaded, how would I go about that? 2. I also noticed that when I allow FB contacts to my PhotoGallery on Android for purposes of being able to select pictures to upload, by default, it then would upload *all* new pictures taken and ask me whether I'd like to share them on my timeline. Is there a way to also delete any such content that FB has picked from my phone and auto-uploaded? Rgds On Tue, 27 Mar 2018, 19:30 Ebele Okobi via kictanet, <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: This is useful context, below. Please do let me know if there are additional questions or concerns. I do appreciate how significant an issue this is, and am happy to answer questions and relay concerns internally. https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2 018/03/fact-check-your-call-an d-sms-history/ March 25, 2018 Fact Check: Your Call and SMS History You may have seen some recent reports that Facebook has been logging people’s call and SMS (text) history without their permission. This is not the case. Opt-in features in Facebook Lite and Messenger Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for people using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android. This helps you find and stay connected with the people you care about, and provides you with a better experience across Facebook. People have to expressly agree to use this feature. If, at any time, they no longer wish to use this feature they can turn it off in settings, or here for Facebook Lite users, and all previously shared call and text history shared via that app is deleted. While we receive certain permissions from Android, uploading this information has always been opt-in only. We introduced this feature for Android users a couple of years ago. Contact importers are fairly common among social apps and services as a way to more easily find the people you want to connect with. This was first introduced in Messenger in 2015, and later offered as an option in Facebook Lite, a lightweight version of Facebook for Android. How it works When you sign up for Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android, or log into Messenger on an Android device, you are given the option to continuously upload your contacts as well as your call and text history. For Messenger, you can either turn it on, choose ‘learn more’ or ‘not now’. On Facebook Lite, the options are to turn it on or ‘skip’. If you chose to turn this feature on, we will begin to continuously log this information, which can be downloaded at any time using the Download Your Information tool. If, at any point, you no longer wish to continuously upload this information, you can easily turn this feature off in your settings. You can also turn off continuous call and text history logging while keeping contact uploading enabled. You can also go to this page to see which contacts you have uploaded from Messenger, and you can delete all contact information you’ve uploaded from that app should you choose. We never sell this data, and this feature does not collect the content of your text messages or calls When this feature is enabled, uploading your contacts also allows us to use information like when a call or text was made or received. This feature does not collect the content of your calls or text messages. Your information is securely stored and we do not sell this information to third parties. You are always in control of the information you share with Facebook. On Mar 27, 2018, at 3:29 PM, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Facebook harvested phone call and text data from Android users | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Facebook harvested phone call and text data from Android users Brandon A. Weber Have an Android phone or device? You might want to read this. | | | | | | BIGTHINK might have thoughts similar to your said friend. Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android phones [Updated] | | | | | Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android phones [... Maybe check your data archive to see if Facebook’s algorithms know who you called. | | | | | | Factual or otherwise? Ars Technica makes reference to an FB rejoiner. It should not be lost that even the most basic loyalty card is for decision making to serve you the customer better - data by the issuer. Be blessed. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". On Monday, 26 March 2018, 08:52:17 GMT+3, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: See my views from a data science, business model and regulatory perspective Data Breach? What Breach- A Watershed Moment https://www.linkedin.com/ pulse/data-breach-what-breach- watershed-moment-big-data- scientist | | | | | Coach Timothy Oriedo | | | Error! Filename not specified.timothyoriedo.coach | | | | | | | On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Ali, Facebook was built for and is meant for *sharing*! With time, I have seen FB make us want to share more and more, recommend to us 'friends' at every turn and inevitably there will be a clash between the sharing and our privacy! Also, there was a time our Newsfeeds were very clean, you'd actually get to know what your friends were upto, but I do find its now looking unrecognizable; its become this very noisy marketplace! Or maybe I am gettitng old Privacy unfortunately plays 2nd fiddle to sharing. For me, the straw that broke the proverbial camels back is seeing photos that I had taken on my phone already auto-uploaded and semi-shared in my timeline, and with an absent minded click, I would have shared all on the my timeline! I got the app off my phone immediately, but kept the web desktop as I do continue to use it once in a while. I have also seen that FB has been collecting all our Phone records, calls + SMS as written about on Verge... https://www.theverge.com/2018/ 3/25/17160944/facebook-call- history-sms-data-collection- android So, I guess if you're still using FB on Android, you gotta be 'strong'! P.S Does FB and other Apps synchronize their data policies with those of the users home country? Regards On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 6:04 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Listers Hope you all had a great weekend. Here’s an interesting article on the ongoing Facebook fallout. Excerpt:- I spent the evening with a friend who is far bolder than me. Having deactivated his Facebook profile three years ago, he upped the ante this week by deleting his Instagram account. Even more drastically, he plans officially to delete his long-dormant Facebook account—the last vestige of his serfhood in Mr. Zuckerberg’s fiefdom—sometime very soon, after his girlfriend has had an opportunity to port its photos elsewhere. (He prefers offline storage.) Read on:- https://view.email.fortune.com /?qs=55840ef3733ec70e7bbf70681 a1fdf4ef688af63cc3bc7eef1a6466 871482204b1da0994a47ddc4eb36e5 5eca2c6a6c64c45c7cb49127419dc5 77951543699845cefb5000f8f8cbb Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.c om/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. 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IGF 2018 CALL FOR WORKSHOP
by Michael ILISHEBO 02 May '18

02 May '18

Dear All, The Secretariat is pleased to announce the *IGF 2018 Call for Workshops is now open.* Please see here for all information pertaining to this year’s process, including how to submit and the proposal submission form: *https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2018-call-for-workshop-proposals <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2018-call-for-workshop…> * Kindly note the *deadline is Sunday 27 May, 23:59 UTC. * Best regards, *Michael L. Ilishebo,* *Kitwe, Zambia* *IGF MAG Member* *Social Media Handles* *Twitter: @ilishebo* *Skype: michael.ilishebo* *"walk a mile,for a while,with a smile"*

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Invitation to the Biometrics Privacy Report Launch
by Robert Muthuri 01 May '18

01 May '18

Dear Listers, We are Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT), a centre under Strathmore Law School. In the past one year, we have been carrying out research on the use of biometrics in Kenya's electoral process. We shall be presenting our findings on *7th of May 2018, 2 pm to 6 pm* at the Strathmore Business School Auditorium. We hereby like to invite you to attend. If you haven't yet registered, please do so here <http://www.eventbrite.com/e/biometrics-privacy-report-launch-tickets-454304…> . Below is a flyer containing the program details. We look forward to your favorable response. Yours Sincerely, CIPIT Team

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Fwd: Call for Young Scholars
by Barrack Otieno 01 May '18

01 May '18

Listers, Might be of interest to some. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chenai Chair <communications(a)researchictafrica.net> Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 11:44 AM Subject: Call for Young Scholars To: Barrack <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> http://www.researchictafrica.net/home.php ** Call for Applicants: CPRsouth Young Scholars Academy ------------------------------------------------------------ ** April 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------ ** 1-5 September 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Polana Serena Hotel, Maputo, Mozambique ------------------------------------------------------------ ** The CPRsouth Young Scholar Academy introduces young researchers in the global south to communication policy and the research to policy process. The program includes participation in 2.5 days of tutorials and the 2.5 days of the Communication Policy Research south (CPRsouth) conference that follows. This is the 15^th iteration of a program that began in 2007. If you are selected to participate AND you are a citizen/permanent resident of a low- or middle-income country in Africa or Asia ( http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/ country-and-lending-groups#Low_income) , we will cover: ------------------------------------------------------------ * your economy-class airfare to Maputo * accommodation, and * most meals Send us your completed application by: Tuesday, 15 May 2018 The objective of the program is to prepare Asia-Pacific or Africa based experts capable of contributing to ICT related policy and regulatory reform in the region. The tutorials will cover the topics of communication policy research, research to policy process, and policy research methods with the participants applying the concepts to their own research proposals throughout. A fully developed research proposal is expected from each participant at the end of the program. Participation in the conference which follows is compulsory since it will expose young scholars to a range of topics in communication policy. Those who have attended CPRsouth young scholar programs in the past or presented at the conference are not eligible. Preference will be given to those under the age of 35. Selection will take into account gender and geographical representation. Who should apply: * Masters/Ph.D. students in ICT, Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, Communication, Journalism and other related fields * Officers of government/regulatory agencies undertaking ICT policy research, developing/gathering indicators (monitoring and evaluation) * Staff of private ICT companies working in corporate & regulatory affairs * Staff of NGOs/INGOs working in ICT policy and regulation * Researchers from think tanks, university research centers * Journalists covering ICT policy and regulation Details of the application process may be found here ( http://www.cprsouth.org/2018-maputo-mozambique/2018-young-scholar-academy/) ============================================================ ** (https://www.facebook.com/researchICTafrica.net/) ** (https://twitter.com/RIAnetwork) ** (http://www.researchictafrica.net/home.php) Copyright © *|2018| ResearchICTAfrica| All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: communications(a)researchictafrica.net Want to change how you receive these emails? You can ** update your preferences (https://researchictafrica. us14.list-manage.com/profile?u=83319770db68fc240149bb74a& id=c7c9ffd5b4&e=4ff31ff2f6) or ** unsubscribe from this list (https://researchictafrica. us14.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=83319770db68fc240149bb74a&id= c7c9ffd5b4&e=4ff31ff2f6&c=0caf54744b) This email was sent to otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com (mailto: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com) why did I get this? (https://researchictafrica.us14.list-manage.com/about?u= 83319770db68fc240149bb74a&id=c7c9ffd5b4&e=4ff31ff2f6&c=0caf54744b) unsubscribe from this list (https://researchictafrica.us14.list-manage.com/ unsubscribe?u=83319770db68fc240149bb74a&id=c7c9ffd5b4&e=4ff31ff2f6&c= 0caf54744b) update subscription preferences (https://researchictafrica. us14.list-manage.com/profile?u=83319770db68fc240149bb74a& id=c7c9ffd5b4&e=4ff31ff2f6) Research ICT Africa . 409 the studios, old castle brewery . 6 beach road, woodstock . Cape Town, WC 7925 . South Africa Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm_ medium=email&utm_campaign=monkey_rewards&aid=83319770db68fc240149bb74a&afl=1 -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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PROGRAM: In-person conversation with Facebook
by Liz Orembo 01 May '18

01 May '18

Greetings listers, Please find attached, the program for tomorrow's meeting. You can also use this opportunity to ask questions, to give Ebele some time to consult with her team and give answers at the event, as opposed to after the event. Asanteni. Happy labor day. On Sun, Apr 29, 2018 at 11:05 PM, Liz Orembo <lizorembo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Listers, > > Further to our earlier announcement, we would like to inform you that the > in-person meeting with Facebook will take place on *2nd May, > 2:00pm-4:00pm, at the Villa Rossa Kempinski*. > > We still have a few slots remaining and have opened them up on evenbrite. > If you've not registered with Mwara and/or me, please follow this link for > registration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kictanet-meeting-with- > facebook-tickets-45628144007 > > Asanteni. > > On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 9:02 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Dear Listers >> >> Greetings! >> >> Further to the debate on concerns raised around consumer data mining in >> Kenya, Ebele of Facebook promised Listers that she would be available for >> an in-person conversation on the issues raised around facebook's role. >> >> This is to let you know that she will be available to meet with Listers >> on *Wednesday next week May 2nd*. We are still working out the details >> of the venue and will share with those who are interested in attending. >> Further, we are working on the times but will most likely settle for an >> afternoon session or a cocktail event. >> >> For those who are interested, kindly indicate this through sending an >> email to lizorembo(a)kictanet.or.ke (lizorembo(a)gmail.com) or to >> mwaragichanga(a)kictanet.or.ke (mwaragichanga(a)gmail.com) >> >> Asanteni. >> >> >> Best regards >> >> >> Githaiga, Grace >> >> >> >> On Tuesday, 10-04-2018 at 13:18 Ebele Okobi via kictanet wrote: >> >> It really is unfortunate that Business Daily has printed an article >> filled with so many factually incorrect statements, and I am surprised that >> they have declined to reach out to me or any of my colleagues when we are >> so very easy to find. >> >> We do not require or ask access point vendors to modify firmware to >> support 'black box' monitoring of consumers. The normal tech in WiFi >> routers does not support zero-rated services, so Express WiFi tech was >> developed to support free access and data pack accounting. >> >> I think it might be helpful to have an in-person conversation about all >> of this-another ask me anything, this month? I’ll work with Grace to >> schedule, if it’s of interest. >> >> Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa >> >> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> >> >> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG >> >> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com >> >> >> On Apr 10, 2018, at 9:29 AM, Lawrence Njogu <lnjogu(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> >> Ebele, >> Can you explain clearly what's going on here? >> https://mobile.nation.co.ke/business/Facebook-deepens-consum >> er-data-mining-in-Kenya-/1950106-4379966-gsmf4x/index.html >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* kictanet <kictanet-bounces+lnjogu=hotma >> il.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Ebele Okobi via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 28, 2018 5:05:13 PM >> *To:* lnjogu(a)hotmail.com >> *Cc:* Ebele Okobi >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] The case for and against #deletefacebook >> >> So now that you know how our business works, are you still struggling to >> believe that data is not sold? We do not sell data, we sell advertising. >> And we have not been accused of selling data in this case. In this case, an >> academic used data that Facebook users directly gave him access to, and >> passed it on to Cambridge Analytica, against our rules. We did not sell >> anyone anything, the data was passed from the users to the app >> developer/academic by the user granting permission. That said-we changed >> the ability of developers to have that kind of access by 2015, and as you >> can see, we have designed and implemented a whole host of privacy controls >> since then. >> >> In terms of believing whether your data is secure-given the number of >> Facebook users, and the amount of data we hold, and looking at the multiple >> global issues related to data-we, in truth, have first in class mechanisms >> for protecting user data, and we consistently learn and iterate from our >> mistakes. That said-as Mark said, we recognize that trust is built by >> actions, and once lost it must be built back up. Only you can decide what >> makes sense for you when you use (or decide not to use) Facebook or any of >> the thousands of websites, platforms, apps, services with which you >> undoubtedly interact every day. >> >> On Mar 28, 2018, at 9:43 PM, Tracy Kadesa via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> @Kivuva yes, your answer does explain well! >> >> @Ebele " >> *Which part are you struggling to believe? That it is securely stored or >> that it is not sold? " * >> Answer: Both >> >> Regards >> >> Tracy Kadesa, >> LL.B ,University of Nairobi. >> Dip KSL >> tracykadesa.wordpress.com >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tracykadesa.wordpress.c…> >> legalwalk.wordpress.com >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__legalwalk.wordpress.com…> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 10:24 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Tracy, I'm not holding brief for FB, but I understand your question. >> >> The main business model for FB is advertisement. If you have ever >> advertised on the platform, you would understand the need to build >> profiles. So for example, if you are selling ladies handbags, and diapers, >> you would tell FB to show the bags to [ladies], in [Kenya], aged between >> [21 to 50]. If you cannot deliver to Turkana, you can say, [living in >> Nairobi, or Mombasa]. For the diapers, you would tell FB to show the >> advertisement to [ladies] between [22 and 40] living in suburban areas. >> This is the same for Google too. >> >> In my FB profile, I never see these types of adverts because FB already >> has a profile about me, but the ladies within my household see these >> adverts. >> >> Since you are probably billed per view, or per click, it is more value >> for the advertiser to TARGET the advertisement to the right audience, >> otherwise you will loose your advertising capital showing irrelevant >> advertisement to those in Turkana. >> >> >> I hope this helps. >> >> On Mar 28, 2018 8:03 PM, "Tracy Kadesa" <kadesatracy(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Dear Ebele >> >> With what's going on right now, I am struggling to believe this >> statement "Your information is securely stored and we do not sell this >> information to third parties. You are always in control of the information >> you share with Facebook." And why would fb collect all this info anyway >> if it wasn't planning to make use of it! what is the rationale? >> >> Regards >> >> Tracy Kadesa, >> LL.B ,University of Nairobi. >> Dip KSL >> tracykadesa.wordpress.com >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tracykadesa.wordpress.c…> >> legalwalk.wordpress.com >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__legalwalk.wordpress.com…> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 6:46 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> As Ali has put it before, it's really refreshing seeing that we can get >> first level support, and feedback from Facebook. This really is the >> advantage of having an ecosystem of engagement which KICTANET provides. >> It's refreshing bigly [image: :-)] >> >> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018, 6:06 PM Ebele Okobi via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Yes-those have been in the works for months, to be launched this week. >> The news has understandably overshadowed these announcements. That >> said-stay tuned for more details. >> >> >> >> On Mar 28, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >> >> Just seen this as well... >> >> https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2018-03-28/faceb >> ook-updates-privacy-tools-for-better-data-control?__twitter_ >> impression=true >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bloomberg.com_amp_…> >> >> >> Rgds >> >> On Wed, 28 Mar 2018, 12:31 Ngigi Waithaka, <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >> >> Ebele, >> >> If that's the case, then I guess what they do is get a 'screenshot' of >> your photo and maybe *overlay* it on your newsfeed / timeline. The >> *impression* it gives you is that the photo is already uploaded... >> >> Thanks... >> >> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> wrote: >> >> >> Clarification-your photos are not auto-uploaded to Facebook. The app has >> access to your photos and essentially shows you your own photo folder and >> asks if you want to upload. Your pictures do not get uploaded to Facebook >> until you upload them yourself. >> >> I do think it’s a good piece of feedback for our product teams to know >> that a) this feature is confusing to you, and b) that showing users their >> photos and asking if they want to upload can be off-putting/not a good >> experience. >> >> Best, >> Ebele >> >> >> On Mar 28, 2018, at 10:11 AM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >> >> Ebele, >> >> Thanks for your update, I will check on the contacts settings as you have >> indicated. >> >> I still think though some of the choices we make are not very *clearly* >> spelt out when we make them. For instance, I can understand the need to >> sync my contacts, but *not* my call & sms history! And this is especially >> so for those of use (most of us?) who use our phones for both personal & >> official business. >> >> My recommendation, have at least three settings clearly indicating what >> you would use them for, if at all! >> 1. Sync contacts >> 2. Sync Call records (***) >> 3. Sync SMS & Messages (***) >> >> As regards the photos this is what happen(s) / happened. Normally I would >> not give FB access to my photos.However, at some point I needed to upload a >> certain specific photo on to some FB markets that I participate in. >> >> Shortly as I was still in the market and as I was scrolling though my >> newsfeed I started seeing a number of family photos that I had taken >> earlier, already uploaded but kind of greyed out, with FB asking me whether >> I wanted to share them. >> >> That is very disconcerting! >> >> Again, if a user gives access to his photo library for a *single* photo, >> that should not mean *all* my photos are auto-uploaded to FB, then FB >> prompts me to share them... >> >> My recommendation would be to have at least two settings: >> 1. Upload a single photo >> 2. Auto- Upload *ALL* my photos >> >> And, I don't consider myself a *pro* FB user, it may very well be that >> indeed this is already covered so thanks for being our 'customer-care', >> appreciate [image: :-)] >> >> Regards >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 11:39 AM, Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> wrote: >> >> Hello! >> >> >> >> Answers below-for your first question, it’s VERY important to clarify >> that Facebook does not “pick up” your contacts. You have to expressly agree >> to upload your contacts. For example, I have never agreed to this, so my >> contacts have never been uploaded. If you change your mind about the >> permission you have given, or if you accidentally gave permission, please >> see below for how to opt back out. Note that this feature is “opt-in”, so >> express agreement is required for it to be happening. >> >> >> >> That is the same for the photographs, so can you please clarify your >> question? Are you saying that you granted permission for specific photos to >> be posted on your page, and now you want to delete them? Facebook does not >> automatically upload any photographs to your page. >> >> >> >> 1. Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for >> people using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android. This helps you find and >> stay connected with the people you care about, and provides you with a >> better experience across Facebook. People have to expressly agree to use >> this feature. If, at any time, they no longer wish to use this feature they >> can turn it off in settings >> <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>, or here >> <https://www.facebook.com/help/fblite/355489824655936> for Facebook >> Lite users, and all previously shared call and text history shared via that >> app is deleted. While we receive certain permissions from Android, >> uploading this information has always been opt-in only. >> >> >> >> >> >> *From: *Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> >> *Date: *Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 5:37 PM >> *To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Cc: *Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> >> *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] The case for and against #deletefacebook >> >> >> >> Ebele, >> >> >> >> Good to see FB represented here. >> >> >> >> Got two questions: >> >> 1. Supposing FB has picked up my contacts and SMS and I would like to >> delete any prior data that has been uploaded, how would I go about that? >> >> >> >> 2. I also noticed that when I allow FB contacts to my PhotoGallery on >> Android for purposes of being able to select pictures to upload, by >> default, it then would upload *all* new pictures taken and ask me whether >> I'd like to share them on my timeline. >> >> Is there a way to also delete any such content that FB has picked from my >> phone and auto-uploaded? >> >> >> >> Rgds >> >> >> >> On Tue, 27 Mar 2018, 19:30 Ebele Okobi via kictanet, < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> This is useful context, below. Please do let me know if there are >> additional questions or concerns. I do appreciate how significant an issue >> this is, and am happy to answer questions and relay concerns internally. >> >> >> >> https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/03/fact-check-your-call-an >> d-sms-history/ >> >> March 25, 2018 >> Fact Check: Your Call and SMS History >> >> You may have seen some recent reports that Facebook has been logging >> people’s call and SMS (text) history without their permission. >> >> This is not the case. >> Opt-in features in Facebook Lite and Messenger >> >> Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for people >> using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android. This helps you find and stay >> connected with the people you care about, and provides you with a better >> experience across Facebook. People have to expressly agree to use this >> feature. If, at any time, they no longer wish to use this feature they can >> turn it off in settings <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>, >> or here <https://www.facebook.com/help/fblite/355489824655936> for >> Facebook Lite users, and all previously shared call and text history shared >> via that app is deleted. While we receive certain permissions from Android, >> uploading this information has always been opt-in only. >> >> We introduced this feature for Android users a couple of years ago. >> Contact importers are fairly common among social apps and services as a way >> to more easily find the people you want to connect with. This was first >> introduced in Messenger in 2015, and later offered as an option in Facebook >> Lite, a lightweight version of Facebook for Android. >> How it works >> >> When you sign up for Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android, or log into >> Messenger on an Android device, you are given the option to continuously >> upload your contacts as well as your call and text history. For Messenger, >> you can either turn it on, choose ‘learn more’ or ‘not now’. On Facebook >> Lite, the options are to turn it on or ‘skip’. If you chose to turn this >> feature on, we will begin to continuously log this information, which can >> be downloaded at any time using the Download Your Information tool >> <https://www.facebook.com/help/131112897028467?helpref=page_content>. >> >> [image: Image removed by sender.] >> >> If, at any point, you no longer wish to continuously upload this >> information, you can easily turn this feature off in your settings >> <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>. You can also turn off >> continuous call and text history logging while keeping contact uploading >> enabled. You can also go to this page >> <https://www.facebook.com/mobile/messenger/contacts/> to see which >> contacts you have uploaded from Messenger, and you can delete all contact >> information you’ve uploaded from that app should you choose. >> We never sell this data, and this feature does not collect the content of >> your text messages or calls >> >> When this feature is enabled, uploading your contacts also allows us to >> use information like when a call or text was made or received. This feature >> does not collect the content of your calls or text messages. Your >> information is securely stored and we do not sell this information to third >> parties. You are always in control of the information you share with >> Facebook. >> >> >> On Mar 27, 2018, at 3:29 PM, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Facebook harvested phone call and text data from Android users >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bigthink.com_news_faceb…> >> >> >> Facebook harvested phone call and text data from Android users >> >> Brandon A. Weber >> >> Have an Android phone or device? You might want to read this. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> BIGTHINK might have thoughts similar to your said friend. >> >> >> >> >> >> Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android phones >> [Updated] >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__arstechnica.com_inform…> >> >> >> Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android phones >> [... >> >> Maybe check your data archive to see if Facebook’s algorithms know who >> you called. >> >> >> >> >> >> Factual or otherwise? Ars Technica makes reference to an FB rejoiner. >> >> >> >> >> >> It should not be lost that even the most basic loyalty card is for >> decision making to serve you the customer better - data by the issuer. >> >> >> >> Be blessed. >> >> >> >> Regards/Wangari >> >> --- >> *Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored >> Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on >> Earth".* >> >> >> >> >> >> On Monday, 26 March 2018, 08:52:17 GMT+3, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via >> kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> See my views from a data science, business model and regulatory >> perspective >> >> >> >> Data Breach? What Breach- A Watershed Moment >> https://www.linkedin.com/ pulse/data-breach-what-breach- >> watershed-moment-big-data- scientist >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_pulse…> >> >> >> >> >> *Coach Timothy Oriedo* >> >> *Error! Filename not specified.*timothyoriedo.coach >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__timothyoriedo.coach-3Fp…> >> >> [image: Image removed by sender.] >> >> >> >> On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Ali, >> >> Facebook was built for and is meant for *sharing*! With time, I have seen >> FB make us want to share more and more, recommend to us 'friends' at every >> turn and inevitably there will be a clash between the sharing and our >> privacy! >> >> Also, there was a time our Newsfeeds were very clean, you'd actually get >> to know what your friends were upto, but I do find its now looking >> unrecognizable; its become this very noisy marketplace! Or maybe I am >> gettitng old [image: :-)] >> >> >> Privacy unfortunately plays 2nd fiddle to sharing. For me, the straw that >> broke the proverbial camels back is seeing photos that I had taken on my >> phone already auto-uploaded and semi-shared in my timeline, and with an >> absent minded click, I would have shared all on the my timeline! >> >> I got the app off my phone immediately, but kept the web desktop as I do >> continue to use it once in a while. >> >> I have also seen that FB has been collecting all our Phone records, calls >> + SMS as written about on Verge... >> https://www.theverge.com/2018/ 3/25/17160944/facebook-call- >> history-sms-data-collection- android >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theverge.com_2018_…> >> >> So, I guess if you're still using FB on Android, you gotta be 'strong'! >> >> P.S >> >> Does FB and other Apps synchronize their data policies with those of the >> users home country? >> >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 6:04 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Listers >> >> >> >> Hope you all had a great weekend. Here’s an interesting article on the >> ongoing Facebook fallout. >> >> >> >> Excerpt:- >> >> >> >> I spent the evening with a friend who is far bolder than me. Having >> deactivated his Facebook >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.fortune.co…> profile >> three years ago, he upped the ante this week by deleting his Instagram >> account. Even more drastically, he plans officially to *delete* his >> long-dormant Facebook account—the last vestige of his serfhood in Mr. >> Zuckerberg’s fiefdom—sometime very soon, after his girlfriend has had an >> opportunity to port its photos elsewhere. (He prefers offline storage.) >> >> >> >> Read on:- >> >> >> >> https://view.email.fortune.com /?qs=55840ef3733ec70e7bbf70681 >> a1fdf4ef688af63cc3bc7eef1a6466 871482204b1da0994a47ddc4eb36e5 >> 5eca2c6a6c64c45c7cb49127419dc5 77951543699845cefb5000f8f8cbb >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__view.email.fortune.com…> >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> *Principal* >> >> *Hussein & Associates* >> >> +254 0713 601113 >> >> >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.c om/in/alihkassim >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ke.linkedin.com_in_alih…> >> >> >> >> "We are what we repeatedly do. 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MIT announced the hiring of Epstein on April 24 as its first humanist chaplain
by WANGARI KABIRU 01 May '18

01 May '18

"....But Epstein thinks that providing the next Zuckerbergs with resources to discuss ethics and morals at the educational stage could be even more impactful; a proactive, rather than reactive, way to ensure a thought-through change for the better with technology.." Humanist Hub Director to Serve Tech Leaders of Tomorrow | | | | Humanist Hub Director to Serve Tech Leaders of Tomorrow KAVU Newscenter 25 in Victoria Texas. Continuously covering the Crossroads, keeping our community updated on the... | | | "....."Our next generation of leaders are creating unprecedented technology impacting billions of lives. They also have a radically different relationship with traditional religion than previous generations, so we need to change the way we educate them about ethics and moral values in science, technology and business," said Epstein. "The Humanist Hub is committed to building positive beliefs in community, justice and pluralism for the atheist and agnostic students we serve – and for everyone." Epstein will serve as the first Humanist Chaplain of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), joining the Institute's Office of Religious Life to officially serve a growing humanist constituency. Epstein will support his fellow chaplains in working together for the well-being of the entire campus....." These 8 books are required reading for anyone who wants to change the world with tech | | | | | | | | | | | These 8 books are required reading for anyone who wants to change the wo... Rachel Kraus Spoiler alert: you won't find 'The Circle' on this list. | | | "....With the help of Epstein, MIT, one of the pre-eminent technology-oriented schools in the world, is introducing its own change into how the future creators of world-shifting inventions approach the idea of disruption, to make it more wholistic, and thoughtful. MIT announced the hiring of Epstein on April 24 as its first humanist chaplain. A humanist chaplain is a position in the university's office of religious life who serves as a resource for secular ethics and philosophy. The secular aspect is important; Epstein said that 40 to 50 percent of students identify as either atheist, agnostic, or non-religious. With this new position, Epstein and MIT want to bring resources and a discussion space to campus for students to think about the ethical and moral dimensions of how they might change the world with their technological innovations.... But Epstein thinks that providing the next Zuckerbergs with resources to discuss ethics and morals at the educational stage could be even more impactful; a proactive, rather than reactive, way to ensure a thought-through change for the better with technology....." Be blessed. Regards/Wangari--- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". On Saturday, 28 April 2018, 05:08:08 GMT+3, mwara gichanga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Good Evening Listers Just a kind reminder of the Facebook in-person conversation with Ebele who promised Listers that she would be available to discuss the issues around facebook's role on concerns raised around consumer data mining in Kenya, The event will be on Wednesday next week May 2nd. We are still working out the details of the venue and will share with those who are interested in attending. Further, we are working on the times but will most likely settle for an afternoon session or a cocktail event. For those who are interested, kindly indicate this through sending an email to lizorembo(a)kictanet.or.ke (lizorembo(a)gmail.com) or to mwaragichanga(a)kictanet.or.ke (mwaragichanga(a)gmail.com) Warm RegardsMwara GichangaKictanet Team _______________________________________________ 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/ Domain Registration sponsored by www.eacdirectory.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/wangarikabiru%40yahoo… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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.

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http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/542816384/0/sethsblog~GDPR-and-the-marketers-dilemma.html
by anyega jefferson 01 May '18

01 May '18

GDPR and the marketer's dilemma <http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/542816384/0/sethsblog~GDPR-and-the-marketers-d…> On the twentieth anniversary of *Permission Marketing*, the EU has decided to write the basic principles of that book <http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/sethsblog/~sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_b…> into law. There are two ways to look at this. 1. Lawyers and yield-maximizers can find ways to use fine print and digital maneuvers to get the same sort of low-grade tolerance and low-impact marketing they've always gotten. Industrialise interactions! The marketing machine at their organization has an insatiable appetite for attention, for data and for clicks, and they will skirt the edges to get more than their fair share. 2. Realize that the GDPR <http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/sethsblog/~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki…> is a net positive for people with something to say, something to sell or something to change. Because the noise will go down and trust will go up. Embrace this insight and you can avoid the hit and run low-yield spam that marketers have backed themselves into. Talk to people who want to be talked to. Market to people who want to be marketed to. Because anticipated, personal and relevant messages will always outperform spam. And spam is in the eye of the recipient. In two simple words: Ask First. There's a parallel here in environmental regulation. A hundred years ago, when governments first started paying attention to the effluent and poisons that corporations were dumping on their communities, some companies decided to stay where they were, to keep lobbying for 'relief' and to spend a lot of time and money fighting the change. Others decided to race to the top, intentionally becoming more efficient. It turns out that being clean pays for itself. The efficient path has proven, again and again, to be the smart one. The EU is responding to consumers who feel ripped off. They're tired of having their data stripmined and their attention stolen. (Here's an episode of my podcast <http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/sethsblog/~https://art19.com/shows/akimb…> I did on this issue). Marketers don't have to race to the bottom. It's better at the top. -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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Fwd: [Internetcollaboration] Fwd: [IGFmaglist] Call for workshop proposals
by Barrack Otieno 01 May '18

01 May '18

Listers, Might be of interest to some. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Raquel Gatto <gatto(a)isoc.org> Date: Tue, May 1, 2018 at 6:04 AM Subject: [Internetcollaboration] Fwd: [IGFmaglist] Call for workshop proposals To: Elist internetcollaboration <internetcollaboration(a)elists.isoc.org> Hi all, The IGF 2018 Call for Workshops is now open until 27 May (details below). As part of the previous discussions, it is really important to have more technical community proposals to contribute for the overall program of the IGF. Of course that’s only a piece of the discussions we had, and we should also continue the key conversations around the improvements and future of the IGF. Perhaps we can set a call in the next days to advance some common views. Finally, the MAG is meeting again this week on Wednesday and hopefully we will hear about the upcoming venue. I will keep you posted. Thanks, Raquel Gatto Regional Policy Advisor Internet Society Início da mensagem encaminhada: *De:* Chengetai Masango <chengetai.masango(a)un.org> *Data:* 30 de abril de 2018 11:54:36 GMT-4 *Para:* MAG-public <Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org> *Assunto:* *[IGFmaglist] Call for workshop proposals* Dear All, The Secretariat has published the Call for workshop proposals on the IGF website: https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2018- call-for-workshop-proposals Deadline for submission is *27 May 2018* Please publicize the call through your various networks. Many thanks for all your inputs. Best regards Chengetai _______________________________________________ Igfmaglist mailing list Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfmaglist_intgovforum.org _______________________________________________ Internetcollaboration mailing list Internetcollaboration(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/internetcollaboration -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Talk to Senate Final Report
by Grace Githaiga 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

Listers Greetings! Further to our _Talk to Senate _online discussions that focused on ICT policy issues at the counties, and where we interrracted with Senator Abshiro Halake, the Vice Chair of the Senate ICT committee, we are now happy to share the final report. We are grateful to all of you who contributed and made this conversation vibrant. The full Report is here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?wpdmpro=talk-to-the-senate-priorities-2017-2022 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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Time and Venue: In-person conversation with Facebook
by Liz Orembo 29 Apr '18

29 Apr '18

Listers, Further to our earlier announcement, we would like to inform you that the in-person meeting with Facebook will take place on *2nd May, 2:00pm-4:00pm, at the Villa Rossa Kempinski*. We still have a few slots remaining and have opened them up on evenbrite. If you've not registered with Mwara and/or me, please follow this link for registration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kictanet-meeting-with-facebook-tickets-4562814… Asanteni. On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 9:02 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Dear Listers > > Greetings! > > Further to the debate on concerns raised around consumer data mining in > Kenya, Ebele of Facebook promised Listers that she would be available for > an in-person conversation on the issues raised around facebook's role. > > This is to let you know that she will be available to meet with Listers on *Wednesday > next week May 2nd*. We are still working out the details of the venue and > will share with those who are interested in attending. Further, we are > working on the times but will most likely settle for an afternoon session > or a cocktail event. > > For those who are interested, kindly indicate this through sending an > email to lizorembo(a)kictanet.or.ke (lizorembo(a)gmail.com) or to > mwaragichanga(a)kictanet.or.ke (mwaragichanga(a)gmail.com) > > Asanteni. > > > Best regards > > > Githaiga, Grace > > > > On Tuesday, 10-04-2018 at 13:18 Ebele Okobi via kictanet wrote: > > It really is unfortunate that Business Daily has printed an article filled > with so many factually incorrect statements, and I am surprised that they > have declined to reach out to me or any of my colleagues when we are so > very easy to find. > > We do not require or ask access point vendors to modify firmware to > support 'black box' monitoring of consumers. The normal tech in WiFi > routers does not support zero-rated services, so Express WiFi tech was > developed to support free access and data pack accounting. > > I think it might be helpful to have an in-person conversation about all of > this-another ask me anything, this month? I’ll work with Grace to schedule, > if it’s of interest. > > Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa > > m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> > > 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG > > ebeleokobi(a)fb.com > > > On Apr 10, 2018, at 9:29 AM, Lawrence Njogu <lnjogu(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > Ebele, > Can you explain clearly what's going on here? https://mobile.nation.co.ke/ > business/Facebook-deepens-consumer-data-mining-in-Kenya- > /1950106-4379966-gsmf4x/index.html > ------------------------------ > *From:* kictanet <kictanet-bounces+lnjogu=hotmail.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > on behalf of Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 28, 2018 5:05:13 PM > *To:* lnjogu(a)hotmail.com > *Cc:* Ebele Okobi > *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] The case for and against #deletefacebook > > So now that you know how our business works, are you still struggling to > believe that data is not sold? We do not sell data, we sell advertising. > And we have not been accused of selling data in this case. In this case, an > academic used data that Facebook users directly gave him access to, and > passed it on to Cambridge Analytica, against our rules. We did not sell > anyone anything, the data was passed from the users to the app > developer/academic by the user granting permission. That said-we changed > the ability of developers to have that kind of access by 2015, and as you > can see, we have designed and implemented a whole host of privacy controls > since then. > > In terms of believing whether your data is secure-given the number of > Facebook users, and the amount of data we hold, and looking at the multiple > global issues related to data-we, in truth, have first in class mechanisms > for protecting user data, and we consistently learn and iterate from our > mistakes. That said-as Mark said, we recognize that trust is built by > actions, and once lost it must be built back up. Only you can decide what > makes sense for you when you use (or decide not to use) Facebook or any of > the thousands of websites, platforms, apps, services with which you > undoubtedly interact every day. > > On Mar 28, 2018, at 9:43 PM, Tracy Kadesa via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > @Kivuva yes, your answer does explain well! > > @Ebele " > *Which part are you struggling to believe? That it is securely stored or > that it is not sold? " * > Answer: Both > > Regards > > Tracy Kadesa, > LL.B ,University of Nairobi. > Dip KSL > tracykadesa.wordpress.com > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tracykadesa.wordpress.c…> > legalwalk.wordpress.com > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__legalwalk.wordpress.com…> > > > > > On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 10:24 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Tracy, I'm not holding brief for FB, but I understand your question. > > The main business model for FB is advertisement. If you have ever > advertised on the platform, you would understand the need to build > profiles. So for example, if you are selling ladies handbags, and diapers, > you would tell FB to show the bags to [ladies], in [Kenya], aged between > [21 to 50]. If you cannot deliver to Turkana, you can say, [living in > Nairobi, or Mombasa]. For the diapers, you would tell FB to show the > advertisement to [ladies] between [22 and 40] living in suburban areas. > This is the same for Google too. > > In my FB profile, I never see these types of adverts because FB already > has a profile about me, but the ladies within my household see these > adverts. > > Since you are probably billed per view, or per click, it is more value for > the advertiser to TARGET the advertisement to the right audience, otherwise > you will loose your advertising capital showing irrelevant advertisement to > those in Turkana. > > > I hope this helps. > > On Mar 28, 2018 8:03 PM, "Tracy Kadesa" <kadesatracy(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Dear Ebele > > With what's going on right now, I am struggling to believe this > statement "Your information is securely stored and we do not sell this > information to third parties. You are always in control of the information > you share with Facebook." And why would fb collect all this info anyway > if it wasn't planning to make use of it! what is the rationale? > > Regards > > Tracy Kadesa, > LL.B ,University of Nairobi. > Dip KSL > tracykadesa.wordpress.com > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tracykadesa.wordpress.c…> > legalwalk.wordpress.com > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__legalwalk.wordpress.com…> > > > > > On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 6:46 PM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > As Ali has put it before, it's really refreshing seeing that we can get > first level support, and feedback from Facebook. This really is the > advantage of having an ecosystem of engagement which KICTANET provides. > It's refreshing bigly [image: :-)] > > On Wed, Mar 28, 2018, 6:06 PM Ebele Okobi via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Yes-those have been in the works for months, to be launched this week. The > news has understandably overshadowed these announcements. That said-stay > tuned for more details. > > > > On Mar 28, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > > Just seen this as well... > > https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2018-03-28/faceb > ook-updates-privacy-tools-for-better-data-control?__twitter_ > impression=true > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bloomberg.com_amp_…> > > > Rgds > > On Wed, 28 Mar 2018, 12:31 Ngigi Waithaka, <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > > Ebele, > > If that's the case, then I guess what they do is get a 'screenshot' of > your photo and maybe *overlay* it on your newsfeed / timeline. The > *impression* it gives you is that the photo is already uploaded... > > Thanks... > > On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> wrote: > > > Clarification-your photos are not auto-uploaded to Facebook. The app has > access to your photos and essentially shows you your own photo folder and > asks if you want to upload. Your pictures do not get uploaded to Facebook > until you upload them yourself. > > I do think it’s a good piece of feedback for our product teams to know > that a) this feature is confusing to you, and b) that showing users their > photos and asking if they want to upload can be off-putting/not a good > experience. > > Best, > Ebele > > > On Mar 28, 2018, at 10:11 AM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > > Ebele, > > Thanks for your update, I will check on the contacts settings as you have > indicated. > > I still think though some of the choices we make are not very *clearly* > spelt out when we make them. For instance, I can understand the need to > sync my contacts, but *not* my call & sms history! And this is especially > so for those of use (most of us?) who use our phones for both personal & > official business. > > My recommendation, have at least three settings clearly indicating what > you would use them for, if at all! > 1. Sync contacts > 2. Sync Call records (***) > 3. Sync SMS & Messages (***) > > As regards the photos this is what happen(s) / happened. Normally I would > not give FB access to my photos.However, at some point I needed to upload a > certain specific photo on to some FB markets that I participate in. > > Shortly as I was still in the market and as I was scrolling though my > newsfeed I started seeing a number of family photos that I had taken > earlier, already uploaded but kind of greyed out, with FB asking me whether > I wanted to share them. > > That is very disconcerting! > > Again, if a user gives access to his photo library for a *single* photo, > that should not mean *all* my photos are auto-uploaded to FB, then FB > prompts me to share them... > > My recommendation would be to have at least two settings: > 1. Upload a single photo > 2. Auto- Upload *ALL* my photos > > And, I don't consider myself a *pro* FB user, it may very well be that > indeed this is already covered so thanks for being our 'customer-care', > appreciate [image: :-)] > > Regards > > > On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 11:39 AM, Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> wrote: > > Hello! > > > > Answers below-for your first question, it’s VERY important to clarify that > Facebook does not “pick up” your contacts. You have to expressly agree to > upload your contacts. For example, I have never agreed to this, so my > contacts have never been uploaded. If you change your mind about the > permission you have given, or if you accidentally gave permission, please > see below for how to opt back out. Note that this feature is “opt-in”, so > express agreement is required for it to be happening. > > > > That is the same for the photographs, so can you please clarify your > question? Are you saying that you granted permission for specific photos to > be posted on your page, and now you want to delete them? Facebook does not > automatically upload any photographs to your page. > > > > 1. Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for > people using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android. This helps you find and > stay connected with the people you care about, and provides you with a > better experience across Facebook. People have to expressly agree to use > this feature. If, at any time, they no longer wish to use this feature they > can turn it off in settings > <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>, or here > <https://www.facebook.com/help/fblite/355489824655936> for Facebook > Lite users, and all previously shared call and text history shared via that > app is deleted. While we receive certain permissions from Android, > uploading this information has always been opt-in only. > > > > > > *From: *Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> > *Date: *Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 5:37 PM > *To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > *Cc: *Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com> > *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] The case for and against #deletefacebook > > > > Ebele, > > > > Good to see FB represented here. > > > > Got two questions: > > 1. Supposing FB has picked up my contacts and SMS and I would like to > delete any prior data that has been uploaded, how would I go about that? > > > > 2. I also noticed that when I allow FB contacts to my PhotoGallery on > Android for purposes of being able to select pictures to upload, by > default, it then would upload *all* new pictures taken and ask me whether > I'd like to share them on my timeline. > > Is there a way to also delete any such content that FB has picked from my > phone and auto-uploaded? > > > > Rgds > > > > On Tue, 27 Mar 2018, 19:30 Ebele Okobi via kictanet, < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > This is useful context, below. Please do let me know if there are > additional questions or concerns. I do appreciate how significant an issue > this is, and am happy to answer questions and relay concerns internally. > > > > https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/03/fact-check-your-call-and-sms-history/ > > March 25, 2018 > Fact Check: Your Call and SMS History > > You may have seen some recent reports that Facebook has been logging > people’s call and SMS (text) history without their permission. > > This is not the case. > Opt-in features in Facebook Lite and Messenger > > Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for people > using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android. This helps you find and stay > connected with the people you care about, and provides you with a better > experience across Facebook. People have to expressly agree to use this > feature. If, at any time, they no longer wish to use this feature they can > turn it off in settings <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>, > or here <https://www.facebook.com/help/fblite/355489824655936> for > Facebook Lite users, and all previously shared call and text history shared > via that app is deleted. While we receive certain permissions from Android, > uploading this information has always been opt-in only. > > We introduced this feature for Android users a couple of years ago. > Contact importers are fairly common among social apps and services as a way > to more easily find the people you want to connect with. This was first > introduced in Messenger in 2015, and later offered as an option in Facebook > Lite, a lightweight version of Facebook for Android. > How it works > > When you sign up for Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android, or log into > Messenger on an Android device, you are given the option to continuously > upload your contacts as well as your call and text history. For Messenger, > you can either turn it on, choose ‘learn more’ or ‘not now’. On Facebook > Lite, the options are to turn it on or ‘skip’. If you chose to turn this > feature on, we will begin to continuously log this information, which can > be downloaded at any time using the Download Your Information tool > <https://www.facebook.com/help/131112897028467?helpref=page_content>. > > [image: Image removed by sender.] > > If, at any point, you no longer wish to continuously upload this > information, you can easily turn this feature off in your settings > <https://www.facebook.com/help/838237596230667>. You can also turn off > continuous call and text history logging while keeping contact uploading > enabled. You can also go to this page > <https://www.facebook.com/mobile/messenger/contacts/> to see which > contacts you have uploaded from Messenger, and you can delete all contact > information you’ve uploaded from that app should you choose. > We never sell this data, and this feature does not collect the content of > your text messages or calls > > When this feature is enabled, uploading your contacts also allows us to > use information like when a call or text was made or received. This feature > does not collect the content of your calls or text messages. Your > information is securely stored and we do not sell this information to third > parties. You are always in control of the information you share with > Facebook. > > > On Mar 27, 2018, at 3:29 PM, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Facebook harvested phone call and text data from Android users > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bigthink.com_news_faceb…> > > > Facebook harvested phone call and text data from Android users > > Brandon A. Weber > > Have an Android phone or device? You might want to read this. > > > > > > > > > > BIGTHINK might have thoughts similar to your said friend. > > > > > > Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android phones > [Updated] > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__arstechnica.com_inform…> > > > Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android phones [... > > Maybe check your data archive to see if Facebook’s algorithms know who you > called. > > > > > > Factual or otherwise? Ars Technica makes reference to an FB rejoiner. > > > > > > It should not be lost that even the most basic loyalty card is for > decision making to serve you the customer better - data by the issuer. > > > > Be blessed. > > > > Regards/Wangari > > --- > *Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored > Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on > Earth".* > > > > > > On Monday, 26 March 2018, 08:52:17 GMT+3, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via > kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > > > > See my views from a data science, business model and regulatory > perspective > > > > Data Breach? What Breach- A Watershed Moment > https://www.linkedin.com/ pulse/data-breach-what-breach- > watershed-moment-big-data- scientist > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_pulse…> > > > > > *Coach Timothy Oriedo* > > *Error! Filename not specified.*timothyoriedo.coach > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__timothyoriedo.coach-3Fp…> > > [image: Image removed by sender.] > > > > On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Ali, > > Facebook was built for and is meant for *sharing*! With time, I have seen > FB make us want to share more and more, recommend to us 'friends' at every > turn and inevitably there will be a clash between the sharing and our > privacy! > > Also, there was a time our Newsfeeds were very clean, you'd actually get > to know what your friends were upto, but I do find its now looking > unrecognizable; its become this very noisy marketplace! Or maybe I am > gettitng old [image: :-)] > > > Privacy unfortunately plays 2nd fiddle to sharing. For me, the straw that > broke the proverbial camels back is seeing photos that I had taken on my > phone already auto-uploaded and semi-shared in my timeline, and with an > absent minded click, I would have shared all on the my timeline! > > I got the app off my phone immediately, but kept the web desktop as I do > continue to use it once in a while. > > I have also seen that FB has been collecting all our Phone records, calls > + SMS as written about on Verge... > https://www.theverge.com/2018/ 3/25/17160944/facebook-call- > history-sms-data-collection- android > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theverge.com_2018_…> > > So, I guess if you're still using FB on Android, you gotta be 'strong'! > > P.S > > Does FB and other Apps synchronize their data policies with those of the > users home country? > > > > Regards > > > > On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 6:04 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > > Listers > > > > Hope you all had a great weekend. Here’s an interesting article on the > ongoing Facebook fallout. > > > > Excerpt:- > > > > I spent the evening with a friend who is far bolder than me. Having > deactivated his Facebook > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.fortune.co…> profile > three years ago, he upped the ante this week by deleting his Instagram > account. Even more drastically, he plans officially to *delete* his > long-dormant Facebook account—the last vestige of his serfhood in Mr. > Zuckerberg’s fiefdom—sometime very soon, after his girlfriend has had an > opportunity to port its photos elsewhere. (He prefers offline storage.) > > > > Read on:- > > > > https://view.email.fortune.com /?qs=55840ef3733ec70e7bbf70681 > a1fdf4ef688af63cc3bc7eef1a6466 871482204b1da0994a47ddc4eb36e5 > 5eca2c6a6c64c45c7cb49127419dc5 77951543699845cefb5000f8f8cbb > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__view.email.fortune.com…> > > > Regards > > > > *Ali Hussein* > > *Principal* > > *Hussein & Associates* > > +254 0713 601113 > > > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > > Skype: abu-jomo > > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.c om/in/alihkassim > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ke.linkedin.com_in_alih…> > > > > "We are what we repeatedly do. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > 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. > > -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Fwd: [Igfregionals] European Youth IGFs Booklet
by Barrack Otieno 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

Listers, This might be of interest to some. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sonia H. <s.sonia.h(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 1:06 PM Subject: [Igfregionals] European Youth IGFs Booklet To: Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org Cc: Martin Fischer <martin.fischer.eu(a)gmail.com> Dear all, I am happy to share our booklet on youth participation in Internet governance which gives tips for starting your own local IGF structure, recommendations towards international programs on how to enhance youth participation through their work with an annex with 4 youth-friendly methods to introduce the complex topic of Internet governance. Feel free to use and share :) booklet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kEqiLfr17tH2ZVWLjsHGaWsuwXb 6czKl/view annex: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OKdDb8ZTo5KJsHW3B-eg5frr8IP FrX52/view Su Sonia Herring SEEDIG <http://seedig.net> Executive Committee Youth IGF Turkey <https://twitter.com/IGFTurkey> LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/suherring> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/susotti> _______________________________________________ Igfregionals mailing list Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 131, Issue 53
by June Tessy 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

GG, Thanks for sharing the report, it is very well done and comprehensively covers the engagement. Kudos to KICTANet for taking the lead on and realizing actual legislative engagement at that high level. Makofi kwa GG, Mercy Mutemi and the team behind it. Very well done! Kind Regards, June Tessy LinkedIn Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/juneokal> On 27 April 2018 at 11:07, <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://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > 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. Talk to Senate Final Report (Grace Githaiga) > 2. Re: Talk to Senate Final Report (Martin Mavenjina) > 3. Kind Reminder: Invitation to an in-person conversation with > Facebook (mwara gichanga) > 4. Re: Talk to Senate Final Report (Kennedy Murambi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 13:06:19 +0300 > From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)kictanet.or.ke> > To: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Talk to Senate Final Report > Message-ID: <b79677562376e33ed60bd52d948cde48(a)webmail.kictanet.or.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Listers > > Greetings! > > Further to our?_Talk to Senate?_online discussions that?focused on > ICT policy issues at the counties, and where we interrracted with > Senator Abshiro Halake, the Vice Chair of the Senate ICT committee, we > are now happy to share the final report. > > We are grateful to all of you who contributed and made this > conversation vibrant.? > > The full Report is here:? > https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?wpdmpro=talk-to-the-senate- > priorities-2017-2022?? > > 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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Kind Reminder: Invitation to an in-person conversation with Facebook
by mwara gichanga 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

Good Evening Listers Just a kind reminder of the Facebook in-person conversation with Ebele who promised Listers that she would be available to discuss the issues around facebook's role on concerns raised around consumer data mining in Kenya, The event will be on Wednesday next week May 2nd. We are still working out the details of the venue and will share with those who are interested in attending. Further, we are working on the times but will most likely settle for an afternoon session or a cocktail event. For those who are interested, kindly indicate this through sending an email to lizorembo(a)kictanet.or.ke (lizorembo(a)gmail.com) or to mwaragichanga(a)kictanet.or.ke (mwaragichanga(a)gmail.com) Warm RegardsMwara GichangaKictanet Team

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DNA + Data Protection Law
by S.M. Muraya 24 Apr '18

24 Apr '18

Via @JWalu Whereas governments have every right to collect any data from citizens, they should only do so under established laws that clearly balance out citizen privacy rights against government propensity for abuse. We have repeatedly argued here for a data protection law <https://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/2274560-4031222-jpne6o/i…>. But the recent development can only reinforce the point that we are more than late in enacting a data protection law. https://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/2274560-4495178-m0qc4d/i…

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The case for and against #deletefacebook
by Ali Hussein 24 Apr '18

24 Apr '18

Listers Hope you all had a great weekend. Here’s an interesting article on the ongoing Facebook fallout. Excerpt:- I spent the evening with a friend who is far bolder than me. Having deactivated his Facebook profile three years ago, he upped the ante this week by deleting his Instagram account. Even more drastically, he plans officially to delete his long-dormant Facebook account—the last vestige of his serfhood in Mr. Zuckerberg’s fiefdom—sometime very soon, after his girlfriend has had an opportunity to port its photos elsewhere. (He prefers offline storage.) Read on:- https://view.email.fortune.com/?qs=55840ef3733ec70e7bbf70681a1fdf4ef688af63… Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad

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Concern
by Mildred Achoch 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Dear Listers, I have been blocked by one Peter Cummings @CummingsThatiah for expressing concern about beshte.com. Number 6 of the beshte.com Terms and conditions says: "6.1 To be eligible for [an account] on our website under this Section 6, you must [be resident or situated in the United Kingdom]." Yet this individual posted a Tweet urging Kenyans to join beshte.com so as to earn 100,000 just for using it. I also came across this: https://www.kenyatalk.com/index.php?threads/beshte-com-is-a-scam.73494/ Regards, Mildred Achoch. -- Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com

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Register to participate in the 1st Global Editathon Girls in ICT
by FEM HUB 22 Apr '18

22 Apr '18

*Register to participate in the 1st Global Editathon Girls in ICT* We are organizing the 1st Global Editathon Girls in ICT on Saturday April 28 coordinated between the Women's Special Interest Group of the Internet Society and the Wikimedia Foundation on the occasion of the Day of Girls in ICT. It will be happening at eMobilis Mobile Technology Institute, Westlands at 9am to 12pm. We will have 11 nodes running in 10 countries: Mexico, Argentina, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Cabo Verde, Panama and Peru. On that day, we will edit the biographies of women: founding, pioneers, entrepreneurs, developers and leaders in technology from the region. Ladies in Tech, this is a great opportunity to learn how to edit Wikipedia pages and put more ladies on the map. I will be doing the keynote speech. Edna Karijo (my mentee :)⁩ Digital Skills Manager, eMobilis, is the lead organizer. Entry & Training FREE. Register for the Kenya node on this link, only a number of places left. https://goo.gl/forms/4J6z9hFK5LplL6cf1 Regards, Ida Ng'ang'a Chairman, Membership & Outreach Standing Committee - Internet Society President - Internet for Development Global Community Director - Regional Consortium for Development (RCD Africa) Founder - Network of Young Women Leaders (NYWL) & Fem-Hub -- Best, Ida Ng'ang'a ISOC Internet for Education Moderator Public Policy and Internet for Development Expert ida.nganga(a)internet4D.org

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Kenyans to provide DNA, house satellite data for IDs
by Sidney Ochieng 20 Apr '18

20 Apr '18

Kenyans to provide DNA, house satellite data for IDs https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Kenyans-to-provide-DNA--house-s… First this is extremely reckless without a data protection law. Already we’re worried about how the government is using the data it does have about us and now we want to take it all and put it in one place? Second why exactly does the government need to know all of this additional data about me that they don’t currently collect? Finally, this won’t be cheap particularly with the additional data they want to collect. Who’s paying for this?

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Advice for startups
by David Indeje 20 Apr '18

20 Apr '18

Dear Listers, " advice for start-ups, and it’s not very fucking complicated. It’s just: Think about the impact that you want to have on your users and on the people consuming your content and do the right thing. They know what the right thing is. Discord knows what the right thing is. http://nymag.com/selectall/2018/04/dan-mccomas-reddit-product-svp-and-imzy-…

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Blow to CA court blocks plan to snoop into mobile phones conversations
by Barrack Otieno 19 Apr '18

19 Apr '18

Listers, Read more https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001277499/blow-to-ca-court-blocks-… Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Data Fellowships Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi
by Steph Muchai 19 Apr '18

19 Apr '18

Dear Listers, School of Data is inviting journalists, data scientists, civil society advocates and anyone interested in advancing data literacy to apply for its 2018 Fellowship Programme, which will run from May 2018 to January 2019. *8* positions are open, 1 in each of the following countries: Bolivia, Guatemala, Ghana, Indonesia, *Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania*, The Philippines. The application deadline is *Sunday, May 6th of 2018. * *Find out more about the Fellowship <https://schoolofdata.org/2018/04/16/apply-now-school-of-datas-2018-fellowsh…>* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekJ1dCVPKs731v56F4GqdUWqPQcjoN5It…> *Apply for the Fellowship Program <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekJ1dCVPKs731v56F4GqdUWqPQcjoN5It…>* If you would like to sponsor a fellowship, please get in touch with *School of Data <https://schoolofdata.org/contact/>.* Kind Regards, Steph Muchai Country Engagement Developer - Open Contracting <https://hivos.org/focal-area/open-contracting> [image: Hivos People Unlimited] ACS Plaza, Lenana Road |P.O. Box 19875| Nairobi|Kenya T + 254 725 451 729|E smuchai(a)hivos.org <https://mail.hivos.org/smuchai@hivos.org>|Skype steph.muchai| www.east-africa.hivos.org

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Lawyers reject automation
by Ali Hussein 19 Apr '18

19 Apr '18

Listers I think this headline by a leading business newspaper is misleading. The lawyers have a point. I don't think they are against Automation per se. I think they are fighting an animal that we need to kill in this country. And that animal is lack of adequate public participation and total disregard of our constitution when it comes to this matter. This sort of attitude by our leaders will take us nowhere. Progress will come. But let it come while carrying stakeholders with it. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Lawyers-reject-automation-of-la… 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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FYI- ARTICLE 19 Legal Analysis of Kenya Cyber Bill 2017
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

Dear colleagues, Our Kenyan cyber bill legal analysis is now online here: https://www.article19.org/resources/kenya-computer-cybercrimes-bill-2017/ Please feel free to reach me with any questions/ ideas on the advocacy strategy. -- 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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Job Vacancies in Regional ICT Bodies
by Gimode, Chiimbiru 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

Dear Listers, Kindly see the attached vacancies in regional ICT bodies as advertised by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).The two have appeared in today’s My.Gov newspaper on pages 11 and 13. You can access the pull out in the Standard newspaper. This is for your information and noting. Best Regards, Chiimbiru Gimode, CMRP, MPRSK. Communications Officer Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) CA Centre,Waiyaki Way,Westlands, Nairobi I P.O Box 14448 Nairobi 00800. Office Line : 0703-042-524 I Website : www.ca.go.ke I Twitter : @CA_Kenya Facebook : Communications Authority of Kenya I YouTube : CA Kenya Flickr : https://www.flickr.com/photos/cck-kenya CA Core Values: Integrity | Transparency| Accountability | Diligence | Results Focus I Team work We are all bound together in ways that are invisible to the eye.There is a oneness to humanity.We achieve ourselves by sharing ourselves with others and caring for those around us-Barack Obama. [cid:64E3708E-AE0F-4C65-9FF0-F5215ED07049] Please be responsible, consider the environment before printing this e-mail. DISCLAIMER:- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. From: TIMOTHY CHIIMBIRU GIMODE <gimode(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:gimode@ca.go.ke>> Date: Monday, 16 April 2018 at 09:17 To: Joel Anyona <Joel.Anyona(a)wpp-scangroup.com<mailto:Joel.Anyona@wpp-scangroup.com>> Cc: Anne Njeri <Anne.Njeri(a)squaddigital.com<mailto:Anne.Njeri@squaddigital.com>>, "CPA(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:CPA@ca.go.ke>" <CPA(a)ca.go.ke<mailto:CPA@ca.go.ke>> Subject: Website Uploads-Job Vacancies Dear Joel, Kindly upload the attached on this link: http://www.ca.go.ke/index.php/career-opportunities with the below deadlines 1. Executive Secretary ARICEA-Deadline 20th April 2018 2. EACO Liaison Managers-Deadline 24th April 2018 Also remove the current job advert as it is now time barred. Your promptness will be highly appreciated. Best Regards, Chiimbiru Gimode, CMRP, MPRSK. Communications Officer Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) CA Centre,Waiyaki Way,Westlands, Nairobi I P.O Box 14448 Nairobi 00800. Office Line : 0703-042-524 I Website : www.ca.go.ke I Twitter : @CA_Kenya Facebook : Communications Authority of Kenya I YouTube : CA Kenya Flickr : https://www.flickr.com/photos/cck-kenya CA Core Values: Integrity | Transparency| Accountability | Diligence | Results Focus I Team work We are all bound together in ways that are invisible to the eye.There is a oneness to humanity.We achieve ourselves by sharing ourselves with others and caring for those around us-Barack Obama. [cid:90A009A9-11E2-4C30-A8E9-10D3E8E99ED2] Please be responsible, consider the environment before printing this e-mail. DISCLAIMER:- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission.

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Amend the law to enable end-to-end land transactions
by S.M. Muraya 13 Apr '18

13 Apr '18

Noted well @walu The discussion the Lands ministry should have been having with the lawyers is about how to amend the law to enable end-to-end land transactions rather than how to protect the lawyers from the inevitable disruption that technology is bringing. https://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/2274560-4380642-lfxopw/i…

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IEA position on CA's Analysys Mason Dominance Report
by Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Dear All, Greetings from the Cofek team! We are requesting your kind response to the article below as carried by "The Standard" today. Your response would inform our view on the State of Consumer Protection Report on ICT sector in regard to this specific issue.We also hope that Mr Matano Ndaro, CA Director of Competition can also give us his take. By the way - should CA license and "regulate"" on competition" at the same time? Could it present a conflict of interest that the licensee of MNOs is also prescribing and enforcing competition? Kindly give us your feedback asap. You could soon pay higher costs for mobile services if the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) follows through with plans to introduce price controls in the sector, economists have warned. The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) said yesterday the recommendations by UK-based consultancy firm Analysys Mason, especially on price controls in its study on market dominance laid the basis for tariff hikes. "Price controls are not effective and inconsistent with 20 years of industry liberalisation and most national economic policy," said IEA Executive Director Kwame Owino during a media briefing on analysis of the CA report on competition in the telecommunications sector in the country in Nairobi. "Reintroduction of price controls would be a major policy reversal." The study presented early this year by Analysys Mason concluded that Safaricom has dominant market share currently standing at 70 per cent and 80 per cent in the mobile communications and mobile money market respectively and called for regulatory interventions. Among the recommendations was for Safaricom to share part of its tower infrastructure with other service providers for a period of five years at tariffs prescribed by CA. "Our analysis shows this dominance has been achieved because of the risk that firms have taken to invest in tower infrastructure," said Mr Owino. "Firms have different appetites for investment and compelling one firm to share infrastructure they've invested in at fixed prices is not defensible on economic grounds." The report had initially recommended Safaricom share its tower infrastructure with Airtel and Telkom in 14 counties where telecommunications infrastructure is lacking that were then halved to seven. Forcing infrastructure sharing among providers has also been criticised as only useful in redistributing income among existing players but stopping short of bringing costs down or improving product experience for consumers. The IEA boss further explained that some of the recommendations in the report could see the CA overreach its mandate as a regulator, stifling innovation and product differentiation among operators. "There is no policy justification to restrict the freedom of firms to engage in lawful marketing in any format," said Mr Owino. "This is the most unreasonable proposal with no benefit to aid market competition but would harm consumers." Analysys Mason had recommended the CA enforce a policy to limit Safaricom from promotions and loyalty schemes that can be replicated by other operators. Kind regards, Onesmus Mutungi Program Assistant Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) Rehema Place, Block F Suite 45 P.O Box 28053-00200, City Square Tel. +2540202615496, 3861718 Mobile: 0715555550, 0733180008 Email : <mailto:hotline@cofek.co.ke> hotline(a)cofek.co.ke Web : <http://www.cofek.co.ke/> www.cofek.co.ke COFEK - Restoring Consumer Confidence and Pride SUBSCRIBE to #CofekBreakingNews Send "Cofek On" to 40408 Description: 3rdTraining

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