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Deep Fried Data [A talk by Pinboard's founder on Internet Archiving and Big Data]
by Brian Muhia 04 Oct '16

04 Oct '16

Are there any projects to enable free, high-speed internet access in our public libraries? What about perpetual internet archival? http://idlewords.com/talks/deep_fried_data.htm -- Software Engineer - Savannah Informatics Ltd.

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Africa ICT Summit to Discuss How IoT will advance Afrca's Develop0ment
by waudo siganga 04 Oct '16

04 Oct '16

http://smartworldngr.com/2016/10/03/aficta-2016-summit-to-discuss-how-iot-w…

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Fwd: Visa TravailsTraveling While African
by waudo siganga 04 Oct '16

04 Oct '16

http://qz.com/790671/african-visa-problems-while-traveling-around-europe-so…

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Stewardship of IANA Functions Transitions to Global Internet Community as Contract with U.S. Government Ends
by Barrack Otieno 01 Oct '16

01 Oct '16

Dear Listers, This is for your information and attention. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2016 08:13:44 +0000 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Stewardship of IANA Functions Transitions to Global Internet Community as Contract with U.S. Government Ends To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear all. Please read more on the subject at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-10-01-en Thanks - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager Africa ICANN www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [NRO-IANAXFER] Application for injunction by US States against NTIA
by M Vernon 01 Oct '16

01 Oct '16

Listers, FYI. Thanks. Marilyn Vernon Projects Officer US Mobile: +1 424 345 4944 |Office: +256 (0) 414 289 502 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) Plot 156-158 Mutesa II Road, Ntinda | Kampala, Uganda www.cipesa.org | @cipesaug | www.facebook.com/cipesaug -mv Begin forwarded message: > From: John Curran <jcurran(a)arin.net> > Date: September 30, 2016 at 15:48:18 PDT > To: "ianaxfer(a)nro.net" <ianaxfer(a)nro.net> > Subject: Re: [NRO-IANAXFER] Application for injunction by US States against NTIA > >> On 29 Sep 2016, at 9:29 PM, Craig Ng <craig(a)apnic.net> wrote: >> >> https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/files/epress/Net_Complaint_-_FILED.pdf > > The AG motion for declaratory and injunctive relief was denied, and thus the IANA > Stewardship transition may continue on schedule. The entire Internet community > worked very hard on this effort and deserves praise, but we also should recognize > the amazing efforts of the folks NTIA/Department of Commerce (in defending the > plan developed by this community, even when things become rather challenging.) > > Onward! > /John > > John Curran > President and CEO > ARIN > > > > > _______________________________________________ > ianaxfer mailing list > ianaxfer(a)nro.net > https://www.nro.net/mailman/listinfo/ianaxfer

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Four US states demand restraining order to stop the ICANN/IANA transition
by Ali Hussein 30 Sep '16

30 Sep '16

Listers Email below refers. This is the sort of thing that doesn't endear the world to America and will jeopardize Internet Governance going forward. 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: Hountomey Jean Robert <jrhountomey(a)gmail.com> > Date: 30 September 2016 at 5:42:14 AM EAT > To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> > Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Four US states demand restraining order to stop the ICANN/IANA transition > Reply-To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> > > The attorneys general of ARIZONA, TEXAS, OKLAHOMA and NEVADA demand restraining order with five main claims: > > The contract is US government property and requires explicit Congressional approval before it can be handed over. > The transition would violate the First Amendment. > The NTIA did not follow the correct public comment procedures. > The NTIA does not have the authority to hand over the contract. > The transition does not properly protect the .gov and .mil top-level domains. > More at > > https://www.lawfareblog.com/icann-and-iana-transition-end-game-ii > https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/files/epress/Net_Complaint_-_FILED.pdf > _______________________________________________ > AfrICANN mailing list > AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann

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Here is Sheikh Mohammed's vision for the future of Dubai - What's On Dubai
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

http://whatson.ae/dubai/2016/09/sheikh-mohammeds-vision-future-dubai – The strategy also looks out to the world – it has outlines in it about *making the UAE a global destination for sustainability and the future.* How? Through knowledge-exchange platforms to bring great minds to the UAE, and through strategic partnerships with future-focused people and organisations, including universities.

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State of Internet Freedom in Kenya - Presentation by KICTANET at the Forum for Internet Freedom in Africa 2016 27 - 29 September , 2016 Kampala , Uganda
by Barrack Otieno 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Listers, We would like to share the following presentation/report for your comments and feedback. Thank you Best Regards

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Where Innovation and Regulation Meet!
by Erick Mwangi 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Thanks Ali once again for the minutes. Government will always seem to have a heavy hand when it comes to new innovation due to a number of factors ie: 1) Uncertainty 2) Contention over resources 3) Disruption and unforeseen eventualities 4) The public good However i would imagine as a way forward we can suggest various lenses in which the government can approach Blockchain when it comes to regulation. There are two options as to which we can embark on: 1*) Principle based* The regulatory body provides the market participants with principles that should serve to guide their activity while allowing them discretion to decide how they will meet their regulatory obligations. *2) Performance based* The regulatory body puts forward certain metrics that market participants are required or encouraged to meet. I posit the second option is what would be ideal for such a nascent technology but willing to hear views from others. Regards, *Eric Mwangi* *Founder - Vault Global* *www.vaultglobal.co.uk <http://www.vaultglobal.co.uk>* On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 7:48 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Listers, > > This is for your information and attention. > > Best Regards > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com> > Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 08:44:19 +0200 > Subject: [IANA-issues] House OKs legislation to avert federal shutdown > To: "iana-issues(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <iana-issues@atlarge-lists. > icann.org> > > http://www.chron.com/news/politics/article/Deal-averts- > federal-shutdown-ignores-Cruz-9381984.php > > The House passed the bill funding the government through Dec. 9 late > Wednesday in a 342-85 vote after the Senate easily approved it earlier > that afternoon. The bill contained no references to the IANA oversight > transition. > > It increasingly looks like the NTIA contract will end in 48H and the > IANA Stewardship Transition will be complete. > > Kindest regards, > > Olivier > > > _______________________________________________ > Iana-issues mailing list > Iana-issues(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/iana-issues > > > > -- > 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 > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/erick.mwangi%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] Minutes of the KICTANet BlockChain Working Group
by hmlilech 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Thanks Ali... Regards Humphrey Sent from my Samsung device -------- Original message -------- From: Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: 29/09/2016 07:32 (GMT+03:00) To: hmlilech(a)gmail.com Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Minutes of the KICTANet BlockChain Working Group Dear all Please find attached. We will be communicating further on the next steps in the next few days. Regards Ali HusseinPrincipalHussein & Associates Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim 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] Minutes of the KICTANet BlockChain Working Group
by landi＠sisibroadband.com 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Thank you Ali. Recieved. Landi, Ahmed. Sent from my HTC ----- Reply message ----- From: "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: "Landi Ahmed" <landi(a)sisibroadband.com> Cc: "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Minutes of the KICTANet BlockChain Working Group Date: Thu, Sep 29, 2016 07:32 Dear all Please find attached. We will be communicating further on the next steps in the next few days. Regards Ali HusseinPrincipalHussein & Associates Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim 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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Minutes of the KICTANet BlockChain Working Group
by Ali Hussein 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Dear all Please find attached. We will be communicating further on the next steps in the next few days. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 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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Fwd: [IANA-issues] House OKs legislation to avert federal shutdown
by Barrack Otieno 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Listers, This is for your information and attention. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com> Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 08:44:19 +0200 Subject: [IANA-issues] House OKs legislation to avert federal shutdown To: "iana-issues(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <iana-issues(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> http://www.chron.com/news/politics/article/Deal-averts-federal-shutdown-ign… The House passed the bill funding the government through Dec. 9 late Wednesday in a 342-85 vote after the Senate easily approved it earlier that afternoon. The bill contained no references to the IANA oversight transition. It increasingly looks like the NTIA contract will end in 48H and the IANA Stewardship Transition will be complete. Kindest regards, Olivier _______________________________________________ Iana-issues mailing list Iana-issues(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/iana-issues -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Swiss referendum on new surveillance law
by Barrack Otieno 28 Sep '16

28 Sep '16

Listers, Interesting developments in Switzerland. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard Hill <rhill(a)hill-a.ch> Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:13:33 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] Swiss referendum on new surveillance law To: internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org The referendum on the new Swiss surveillance law resulted in a vote of 65% in favor of the law. That is, only 35 of the people voted against the law. In my opinion, that is a low score. The low score against the law is probably due largely to the fact that the government, and the political parties supporting the law, assured voters that the law will not be used to institute mass surveillance, and that at most 10-20 individuals per year will be targeted for surveillance. So the referendum and the resulting public debate was useful in that it resulted in a clear statement regarding the intended scale of the permitted surveillance. Opponents of the law must now carefully observe its implementation to ensure that the assurances given during the referendum campaign are kept. Best, Richard _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- ICANN58 NextGen@ICANN Application Round Now Open
by Barrack Otieno 28 Sep '16

28 Sep '16

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 07:20:28 +0000 Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- ICANN58 NextGen@ICANN Application Round Now Open To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> [ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DQMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-09-26-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN58 NextGen@ICANN Application Round Now Open 26 September 2016 ICANN is looking for the next generation of individuals interested in becoming engaged in their regional communities and shaping the future of global Internet policy. Important work is happening every day at ICANN. If you're ready to start your ICANN journey, ICANN58 Copenhagen could be the place to begin! This application round will stay open until 4 November 2016. Successful candidates will be announced on the ICANN website, ICANN.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DQMFa…>, on 2 December 2016. Learn more about NextGen(a)ICANN![icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_developm…> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Online resource for various legal provisions on digital issues
by Barrack Otieno 28 Sep '16

28 Sep '16

Listers, This might be usefull to some of us. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nick Ashton-Hart <nashton(a)consensus.pro> Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:29:14 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] Online resource for various legal provisions on digital issues To: internetpolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear all, For those of you not aware, UNCTAD has a database of national laws in various areas Internet-related, which can be found here: http://unctad.org/en/Pages/DTL/STI_and_ICTs/ICT4D-Legislation/eCom-Global-L… <http://unctad.org/en/Pages/DTL/STI_and_ICTs/ICT4D-Legislation/eCom-Global-L…> Regards, Nick -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Tanzanian lecturer charged with insulting president on WhatsApp
by Grace Githaiga 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

A Tanzanian lecturer has been charged with insulting President John Magufuli in a WhatsApp message, a senior police official said on Friday, bringing the number of people charged under a tough new cybercrimes law to 10. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tanzania-president-idUSKCN11T14C?il=0 [http://s4.reutersmedia.net/resources/r/?m=02&d=20160923&t=2&i=1154681815&w=…]<http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tanzania-president-idUSKCN11T14C?il=0> Tanzanian lecturer charged with insulting president on WhatsApp<http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tanzania-president-idUSKCN11T14C?il=0> www.reuters.com A Tanzanian lecturer has been charged with insulting President John Magufuli in a WhatsApp message, a senior police official said on Friday, bringing the number of people charged under a tough new cybercrimes law to 10.

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] TISA and WTO instruments
by Mentor Ida 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

This makes an interesting read.. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Richard Hill* <rhill(a)hill-a.ch> Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016 Subject: [Internet Policy] TISA and WTO instruments Somebody asked me to look at the leaked version of the TISA agreement on telecoms, it is at: https://wikileaks.org/tisa/ Or, more precisely: https://wikileaks.org/tisa/#September 15, 2016 Publication The same person also mentioned the agreement on e-commerce, which is at: https://wikileaks.org/tisa/ecommerce/TiSA%20Annex%20on%20Electronic%20Commer ce.pdf We only have access to leaked version because these negotiations are being conducted in secret. Not just "not public", but actually secret, with Parliaments being denied access to the negotiating documents and national positions. It strikes me that the leaked versions of both documents potentially address issues of interest to us, ISOC, for example data privacy, open source, etc. Further, I was told that the WTO is considering re-opening the Reference Paper on Basic Telecommunication Services and the GATS Annex on Telecommunications. Given that those two instruments were negotiated under GATT, and that the composition of WTO is now considerably larger (in particular China and Russia have joined), I wonder whether reopening those instruments might reopen the can of worms that created problems at WCIT-12. Be that as it may, it seems to me that it would be good if ISOC staff obtained more information about TISA and WTO's plans, if any, regarding the Reference Paper and the Annex, and provided an analysis to this list regarding what, if any, the impacts might be on the Internet. Best, Richard -- Kind regards, [image: --] Ida Nganga [image: http://]about.me/ida.mentor <http://about.me/ida.mentor?promo=email_sig> Cell: +254 728 848 811 .................................... "Across Africa, we have seen countless examples of people taking control of their destiny, and making change from the bottom up.” – President Barack Obama

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Re: [kictanet] Tanzanian lecturer charged with insulting president on WhatsApp
by Liz Orembo 24 Sep '16

24 Sep '16

Erick, Allan Wadi was charged under section 132 of the penal code. 'Undermining the authority of a public officer'. The law still exists. On Sep 24, 2016 2:57 PM, "Mildred Achoch via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Alex Watila said: "I think if someone insults you, you sue for liable because you have to prove to the courts that what was said was not true." The majority of we common wananchi cannot afford to go to court every time someone insults us. ( Actually most wananchi can't affort to go to court, period.) Is there another channel that people can use to settle such matters out of court? Ahmed Mohamed Maawy said: "Insult in Swahili means "Kutukana". In which case the response to an insulting person (a fool) is to keep quiet. Arguing with a fool is foolish. This does not look so good in many ways for a public figure like him." I agree it is not wise to argue with a fool but disagree with keeping quiet. Silence is not always the best policy. Again, is there a channel, outside court, that people can use? Regarding the issue of public figures, I think they too have a right to not be insulted, their privacy to be respected and also the right to speak out against any real or perceived insults. Dialogue is key. Regards, Mildred Achoch. Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 4:29 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > A Tanzanian lecturer has been charged with insulting President John > Magufuli in a WhatsApp message, a senior police official said on Friday, *bringing > the number of people charged under a tough new cybercrimes law to 10.* > > > http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tanzania-president-idUSKCN11T14C?il=0 > <http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tanzania-president-idUSKCN11T14C?il=0> > Tanzanian lecturer charged with insulting president on WhatsApp > <http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tanzania-president-idUSKCN11T14C?il=0> > www.reuters.com > A Tanzanian lecturer has been charged with insulting President John > Magufuli in a WhatsApp message, a senior police official said on Friday, > bringing the number of people charged under a tough new cybercrimes law to > 10. > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > ailman/options/kictanet/mildandred%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. > _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/lizorembo%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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Kenya BlockChain working Group
by Ali Hussein 24 Sep '16

24 Sep '16

Listers Here's the eventbrite link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenya-blockchain-working-group-inaugural-meeti… 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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Tech and Elections Law
by Daudi Were 24 Sep '16

24 Sep '16

Listers, The Elections Law (Amendment) Bill, 2016 <http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/ElectionsLaw_Amend…> [pdf 606 KB] was tabled in Bunge on 26th August. Nine parts that jumped out at me. - 2(e) defines "biometric" which includes "signatures" - 4(2) IEBC has to a "public web portal" for inspection of the register of members of the public. - 44(2) IEBC to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process. - 44(7)(a) technology used for 2017 restricted to the process of voter registration, identification of voters and results transmission; (No electronic voting this time round) On the tech itself (open source only solutions?) - 44 (3) technology should be simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent. - 44 (5)(f) IEBC and others need "access to electoral system software source codes" On timelines IEBC - 8A. (1) at least six months before a general election, engage a professional reputable firm to conduct an audit of the Register of Voters - 44 (7)(b) tech has to be procured at least eight months before the general election (Dec 2016 for an Aug 2017 election) - 44 (7)(b) test, verify and deploy such technology at least sixty days before a general election. I suspect some of the members here were instrumental in drafting section 44. I would be interested to hear their thoughts on the process. Particularly interested in 1. the push for open source software. (Disclosure, I am currently the CEO of Ushahidi <https://www.ushahidi.com/> - we build and use open source software) 2. whether we feel the timelines are realistic -- Daudi Were | daudi(a)were.co.ke Technology + Strategy Too brief? Here's why! http://emailcharter.org

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 112, Issue 63
by Mose Karanja 23 Sep '16

23 Sep '16

The bidding for most of 2017 elections tech is already closed. I am not sure how they will navigate this. See here the tendering documents: http://www.iebc.or.ke/index.php/2015-01-15-11-10-24/downloads/category/ict > On 23 Sep 2016, at 3:11 PM, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <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 <mailto:kictanet-request@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet-owner@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. Tech and Elections Law (Daudi Were) > 2. Re: Tech and Elections Law (Alex Watila) > > From: Daudi Were <daudi.were(a)gmail.com <mailto:daudi.were@gmail.com>> > Subject: [kictanet] Tech and Elections Law > Date: 23 September 2016 at 2:49:11 PM EAT > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > > > Listers, > > The Elections Law (Amendment) Bill, 2016 <http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/ElectionsLaw_Amend…> [pdf 606 KB] was tabled in Bunge on 26th August. > > Nine parts that jumped out at me. > 2(e) defines "biometric" which includes "signatures" > 4(2) IEBC has to a "public web portal" for inspection of the register of members of the public. > 44(2) IEBC to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process. > 44(7)(a) technology used for 2017 restricted to the process of voter registration, identification of voters and results transmission; (No electronic voting this time round) > On the tech itself (open source only solutions?) > 44 (3) technology should be simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent. > 44 (5)(f) IEBC and others need "access to electoral system software source codes" > On timelines IEBC > 8A. (1) at least six months before a general election, engage a professional reputable firm to conduct an audit of the Register of Voters > 44 (7)(b) tech has to be procured at least eight months before the general election (Dec 2016 for an Aug 2017 election) > 44 (7)(b) test, verify and deploy such technology at least sixty days before a general election. > I suspect some of the members here were instrumental in drafting section 44. I would be interested to hear their thoughts on the process. Particularly interested in > the push for open source software. (Disclosure, I am currently the CEO of Ushahidi <https://www.ushahidi.com/> - we build and use open source software) > whether we feel the timelines are realistic > > -- > Daudi Were | daudi(a)were.co.ke <mailto:daudi@were.co.ke> > Technology + Strategy > Too brief? Here's why! http://emailcharter.org <http://emailcharter.org/> > > > > > > From: "Alex Watila" <awatila(a)yahoo.co.uk <mailto:awatila@yahoo.co.uk>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Tech and Elections Law > Date: 23 September 2016 at 3:01:00 PM EAT > To: "'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> > Reply-To: <awatila(a)yahoo.co.uk <mailto:awatila@yahoo.co.uk>> > > > Dear all, > I think it was unwise to write specific technologies into the law as technology moves e.g. > · Biometric is no longer considered secure because of 3d printing > · Why insist on a web portal while sms verification worked well in the past? > · Technology is not a panacea to all electoral issues i.e. the people, procedure and policy issues need to be resolved > > Regards, > > Alex > > From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+awatila=yahoo.co.uk@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet-bounces+awatila=yahoo.co.uk@lists.kictanet.or.ke>] On Behalf Of Daudi Were via kictanet > Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 2:49 PM > To: awatila(a)yahoo.co.uk <mailto:awatila@yahoo.co.uk> > Cc: Daudi Were <daudi.were(a)gmail.com <mailto:daudi.were@gmail.com>> > Subject: [kictanet] Tech and Elections Law > > Listers, > > The Elections Law (Amendment) Bill, 2016 <http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/ElectionsLaw_Amend…> [pdf 606 KB] was tabled in Bunge on 26th August. > > Nine parts that jumped out at me. > 2(e) defines "biometric" which includes "signatures" > 4(2) IEBC has to a "public web portal" for inspection of the register of members of the public. > 44(2) IEBC to develop a policy on the progressive use of technology in the electoral process. > 44(7)(a) technology used for 2017 restricted to the process of voter registration, identification of voters and results transmission; (No electronic voting this time round) > On the tech itself (open source only solutions?) > 44 (3) technology should be simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent. > 44 (5)(f) IEBC and others need "access to electoral system software source codes" > On timelines IEBC > 8A. (1) at least six months before a general election, engage a professional reputable firm to conduct an audit of the Register of Voters > 44 (7)(b) tech has to be procured at least eight months before the general election (Dec 2016 for an Aug 2017 election) > 44 (7)(b) test, verify and deploy such technology at least sixty days before a general election. > I suspect some of the members here were instrumental in drafting section 44. I would be interested to hear their thoughts on the process. Particularly interested in > the push for open source software. (Disclosure, I am currently the CEO of Ushahidi <https://www.ushahidi.com/> - we build and use open source software) > whether we feel the timelines are realistic > > -- > Daudi Were | daudi(a)were.co.ke <mailto:daudi@were.co.ke> > Technology + Strategy > Too brief? Here's why! http://emailcharter.org <http://emailcharter.org/> > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> | PGP: 0x1529552F <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=index&fingerprint=on&search=0x1529552F>

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] IANA transition explained - useful resource
by Barrack Otieno 22 Sep '16

22 Sep '16

Dear Listers, Might be usefull to some. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marilia Maciel <mariliamaciel(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:20:11 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] IANA transition explained - useful resource To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> My apologies for any duplication of this message. I would like to call your attention to a series of two blog posts on the IANA transition authored by my colleague Sorina Teleanu, from DiploFoundation. They are a comprehensive but concise summary of what is going on and the main arguments for and against the transition. A very useful reading to those who want to understand the process and raise awareness about it. http://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/iana-stewardship-transition-wh at-happening-part-i http://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/iana-stewardship-transition-wh at-happening-part-ii All the best wishes, -- *Marília Maciel* Digital Policy Senior Researcher, DiploFoundation WMO Building *|* 7bis, Avenue de la Paix *| *1211 Geneva - Switzerland *Tel *+41 (0) 22 9073632 *| * *Email*: *MariliaM(a)diplomacy.edu <mariliam(a)diplomacy.edu>* *|** Twitter: * *@MariliaM* -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation
by Ali Hussein 22 Sep '16

22 Sep '16

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has denied county governments permits to set up radio stations, stirring a fresh storm between Nairobi and the devolved units. The telecoms sector regulator has rejected 20 county government applications seeking FM radio broadcast bands, arguing that broadcasting is not a devolved function. Read on:- http://www.nation.co.ke/news/CA-denies-governors-radio-broadcasting-permits… 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] CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation
by henry＠article19.org 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

I respectfully disagree with @Eshuchi, @Githaiga et al. The discussion on the CAK decision is a policy one. Our responses must focus on that and clearly reiterate what may be connived to be media pluralism and diversity. Similarly, we must understand that KBC is on a deathbed. Poor programming. No financial resources. Obsolete equipment and technology. High debts. Why doesn't the national government utilise KBC? Why do they use private media ? What is the cost of media in National government? why must that right for County Government be subjugated at the altar of...? The argument that we have enough radios may suffice from an operational point but ask yourself why we thought it imprudent when KBC had numerous radio channels why did we advocate for more community, commercial and public media service entities. The decision is has no basis in law but may be justified when other factors are brought to bear like a group of counties deciding to start one station as opposed to exclusive 47 stations. From: "Grace Githaiga via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: henry(a)article19.org Cc: "Grace Githaiga" <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com>, "ISOC Kenya Chapter" <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 2:17:43 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation I am with you on this one Eshuchi. There are many radio stations that the country governments could consider going into partnerships with, and still meet their communication goals. @Ahmed, you asked about costs. Please see these 2014 articles on the proposed budget of the Kanjo Radio Station. http://mobile.nation.co.ke/counties/nairobi/Kidero-millions-City-Hall-FM-ra… http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Budget-team-scuttles-City-Hall-radio-sta… From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+ggithaiga=hotmail.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Eshuchi Richard via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 10:52 AM To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Cc: Eshuchi Richard; ISOC Kenya Chapter Subject: Re: [kictanet] CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation Establishing mechanisms does not necessarily mean setting up of own radio stations. Creating partnerships with existing stations that already have listenership in the counties would serve as a mechanism to facilitate public communication which in my view, is more prudent with regard to the spending of county monetary resources. A media station requires diverse content, everyday. After communicating a public announcement, what else would air? Regards, Eshuchi Richard Sent from my BlackBerry — the most secure mobile device From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 21 September 2016 1:16 p.m. To: eshuchi.richard(a)gmail.com Reply to: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Cc: nmutungu(a)gmail.com; isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: Re: [kictanet] CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation Interesting. How do we interpret Part IX of the County Governments Act? Section 95: (1) A County government shall establish mechanisms to facilitate public communication and access to information in the form of media with the widest public outreach in the county, which may include— (a) television stations; (b) information communication technology centres; (c) websites; (d) community radio stations; (e) public meetings; and (f) traditional media. (2) The county government shall encourage and facilitate other means of mass communication including traditional media. Regards, 2016-09-21 12:38 GMT+03:00 Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > : BQ_BEGIN Tony If that were the case then why doesn't the CA just come out and say it? Talking about broadcasting being a National Function makes a nonsense of the current dispensation. 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 On 21 Sep 2016, at 9:53 AM, Tony White via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: BQ_BEGIN Ali, I suspect this has more to do with frequency availability. On a 200kHz 'channel' spacing, there are only 150 distinct frequencies available. If one county is granted a licence, it won't be long before the other 46 counties would want in on the act. Of course, frequencies may be re-used based on geographical separation - but this requires a level of planning skill they maybe don't have? The 'constitution' excuse is just a convenient way of avoiding the issue ;) Cheers, Tony On 21/09/2016, Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: BQ_BEGIN The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has denied county governments BQ_END BQ_BEGIN permits to set up radio stations, stirring a fresh storm between Nairobi and BQ_END BQ_BEGIN the devolved units. BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN The telecoms sector regulator has rejected 20 county government applications BQ_END BQ_BEGIN seeking FM radio broadcast bands, arguing that broadcasting is not a BQ_END BQ_BEGIN devolved function. BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Read on:- BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN http://www.nation.co.ke/news/CA-denies-governors-radio-broadcasting-permits… BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Ali Hussein BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Principal BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Hussein & Associates BQ_END BQ_BEGIN +254 0713 601113 BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Twitter: @AliHKassim BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Skype: abu-jomo BQ_END BQ_BEGIN LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what BQ_END BQ_BEGIN no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi BQ_END BQ_BEGIN BQ_END BQ_BEGIN Sent from my iPad BQ_END -- Tony White _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet 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. BQ_END _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/nmutungu%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. BQ_END -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu < http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu > PGP ID : 0x33A3450F _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/henry%40article19.org 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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CIPESA Forum on Internet Freedom
by Ebele Okobi 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

>From Ashnah Kalemera at CIPESA- ________________________________ Dear All, The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) with the support of Facebook, the Ford Foundation, Google, Hivos, Open Technology Fund (OTF) and Small Media will assemble an audience in Kampala, Uganda for the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2016<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__cipesa.org_annual-2Dfor…>. Set to take place on September 27-29, the Forum has become a crucial convening for actors on online freedom of expression and association, and the free flow of information in Africa. Panel discussions<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__cipesa.org_-3Fwpfb-5Fdl…> at this year's Forum will explore the growing trend of internet shutdowns, the increasing presence of violence against women online, the intersection of open data and human rights, African frameworks that protect online rights and their conflicts with outdated laws, amongst others<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__cipesa.org_-3Fwpfb-5Fdl…>. The Forum has confirmed participants from at least 23 countries and speakers from over 46 organisations including the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School, Panos Institute Southern Africa, BudgIT (Nigeria), Article 19 (Kenya), Digital Society of Zimbabwe, the Web Foundation, Association for Progressive Communications (APC), iAfrikan, Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Access Now, National Information Technology Agency (NITA) Ghana, and Research ICT Africa. Others include Hivos, Nation Media Group, Africa Media Institute, Media Institute of Southern Africa Zimbabwe Chapter, Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI), Privacy International (PI) , Uganda Police, Zambia Police Service, University of Malawi, Communications Regulators Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) and the Ministry of Information, Communications and National Guidance (Uganda). Read more here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__cipesa.org_2016_09_stre…> and please feel free to share widely within your networks. Regards, Ashnah

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KE: CA allows 700Mhz spectrum testing to boost Internet speeds
by Mose Karanja 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

"The government has allowed private and public agencies to pilot use of the 700Mhz frequency spectrum evacuated from media houses after digital migration for internet connectivity across Kenya." http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/CA-allows-frequency-pilot-for-faster-int… ___ www.moseskaranja.com <http://www.moseskaranja.com/>

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World Bank Map on Tech Hubs in Africa
by Mwendwa Kivuva 16 Sep '16

16 Sep '16

Here is an interesting interactive World Bank Map on Tech hubs in Africa http://wbgfiles.worldbank.org/documents/dec/Tech-Hubs-in-Africa.html Their methodology for identifying hubs is different, but it is a great resource nevertheless. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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Kenya BlockChain Working Group inaugural meeting
by Ali Hussein 15 Sep '16

15 Sep '16

Dear all Further to the above we are happy to announce our first meeting for next week 20th, Tuesday at the 20th 5.30pm at iHub UX Lab. A link to eventbrite will be sent out shortly. Regards 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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Digital Financial Inclusion
by Mwende Njiraini 14 Sep '16

14 Sep '16

Madagascar’s three mobile money providers – Airtel Money, mVola and Orange Money – will roll out nationwide interoperable services <http://www.pymnts.com/news/international/2016/gsma-madagascar-mobile-money-…>, making Madagascar only the second African nation to do so. Meanwhile, Orange Money has expanded operations in Africa <http://www.globaltelecomsbusiness.com/Article/3584068/Orange-gets-African-l…>, receiving electronic money licenses from Senegal, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea. [*Read ITU News’ recent article on* *Orange’s investment in PayJoy* <https://itu4u.wordpress.com/2016/08/02/will-oranges-payjoy-investment-help-…> .] Source: ITU News

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Facebook Versus the Media [feedly]
by Sidney Ochieng 14 Sep '16

14 Sep '16

---- Facebook Versus the Media // Feed: » stratechery by Ben Thompson Facebook found itself in the middle of another media controversy last week. Here’s the New York Times: The image is iconic: A naked, 9-year-old girl fleeing napalm bombs during the Vietnam War, tears streaming down her face. The picture from 1972, which went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for spot news photography, has since been used countless times to illustrate the horrors of modern warfare. But for Facebook, the image of the girl, Phan Thi Kim Phuc, was one that violated its standards about nudity on the social network. So after a Norwegian author posted images about the terror of war with the photo to Facebook, the company removed it. The move triggered a backlash over how Facebook was censoring images. When a Norwegian newspaper, Aftenposten, cried foul over the takedown of the picture, thousands of people globally responded on Friday with an act of virtual civil disobedience by posting the image of Ms. Phuc on their Facebook pages and, in some cases, daring the company to act. Hours after the pushback, Facebook reinstated the photo across its site. This, like many of Facebook’s recent run-ins with the media, has been like watching an old couple fight: they are nominally talking about the same episode, but in reality both are so wrapped up in their own issues and grievances that they are talking past each other. Facebook Owns Facebook.com Start with the media. Aftenposten Editor-in-chief Espen Egil Hansen wrote an open-letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg that was, well, pretty amazing, and I’m not sure that’s a compliment: Facebook has become a world-leading platform for spreading information, for debate and for social contact between persons. You have gained this position because you deserve it. But, dear Mark, you are the world’s most powerful editor. Even for a major player like Aftenposten, Facebook is hard to avoid. In fact we don’t really wish to avoid you, because you are offering us a great channel for distributing our content. We want to reach out with our journalism. However, even though I am editor-in-chief of Norway’s largest newspaper, I have to realize that you are restricting my room for exercising my editorial responsibility. This is what you and your subordinates are doing in this case. Actually, no, that is not what is happening at all. Aftenposten is not Facebook, and Facebook is not “Norway’s largest newspaper”. Accordingly, Facebook — and certainly not Mark Zuckerberg — did not take the photo down from Aftenposten.no. They did not block the print edition. They did not edit dear Espen. Rather, Facebook removed a post on Facebook.com, which Aftenposten does not own, and which Hansen admits in his own open letter is something freely offered to the newspaper, one that they take because it is “a great channel for distributing our content.” Let me foreshadow what I will say later: Facebook screwed this up. But that doesn’t change the fact that Facebook.com is a private site, and while Aftenposten is more than happy to leverage Facebook for its own benefit that by no means suggests Aftenposten has a single iota of ownership over its page or anyone else’s. The Freedom of the Internet Unfortunately, Hansen’s letter gets worse: The media have a responsibility to consider publication in every single case. This may be a heavy responsibility. Each editor must weigh the pros and cons. This right and duty, which all editors in the world have, should not be undermined by algorithms encoded in your office in California… The least Facebook should do in order to be in harmony with its time is introduce geographically differentiated guidelines and rules for publication. Furthermore, Facebook should distinguish between editors and other Facebook-users. Editors cannot live with you, Mark, as a master editor. I’ll be honest, this made me mad. Hansen oh-so-blithely presumes that he, simply by virtue of his job title, is entitled to special privileges on Facebook. But why, precisely, should that be the case? The entire premise of Facebook, indeed, the underpinning of the company’s success, is that it is a platform that can be used by every single person on earth. There are no gatekeepers, and certainly no outside editors. Demanding special treatment from Facebook because one controls a printing press is not only nonsensical it is downright antithetical to not just the premise of Facebook but the radical liberty afforded by the Internet. Hansen can write his open letter on aftenposten.no and I can say he’s being ridiculous on stratechery.com and there is not a damn thing anyone, including Mark Zuckerberg, can do about it.1 Make no mistake, I recognize the threats Facebook poses to discourse and politics; I’ve written about it explicitly. There are very real concerns that people are not being exposed to news that makes them uncomfortable, and Hansen is right that the photo in question is an example of exactly why making people feel uncomfortable is so important. But it should also not be forgotten that the prison of engagement-driving news that people are locking themselves in is one of their own making: no one is forced to rely on Facebook for news, just as Aftenposten isn’t required to post its news on Facebook. And on the flipside, the freedom and reach afforded by the Internet remain so significant that the editor-in-chief of a newspaper I had never previously read can force the CEO of one of the most valuable companies in the world accede to his demands by rousing worldwide outrage. These two realities are inescapably intertwined, and as a writer who almost certainly would have never been given an inch of space in Aftenposten, I’ll stick with the Internet. Facebook is Not a Media Company One more rant, while I’m on a roll: journalists everywhere are using this episode to again make the case that Facebook is a media company. This piece by Peter Kafka was written before this photo controversy but is an excellent case-in-point (and, sigh, it is another open letter): Dear Mark, We get it. We understand why you don’t want to call Facebook a media company. Your investors don’t want to invest in a media company, they want to invest in a technology company. Your best-and-brightest engineers? They don’t want to work at a media company. And we’re not even going to mention Trending Topicgate here, because that would be rude. But here’s the deal. When you gather people’s attention, and sell that attention to advertisers, guess what? You’re a media company. And you’re really good at it. Really, really good. Billions of dollars a quarter good. Let’s be clear: Facebook could call themselves a selfie-stick company and their valuation wouldn’t change an iota. As Kafka notes later in the article Facebook gets all their content for free, which is a pretty big deal. Indeed, I think one of the (many) reasons the media is so flummoxed with Facebook is that the company has stolen their business model and hugely improved on it. Remember, the entire reason why the media was so successful was because they made massive fixed cost investments in things like printing presses, delivery trucks, wireless spectrum, etc. that gave them monopolies or at worst oligopolies on local attention and thus advertising. The only flaw in the ointment was that actual content had to be created continuously, and that’s expensive. Facebook, like all Internet companies, takes the leverage of fixed costs to an exponentially greater level and marries that with free content creation that is far more interesting to far more people than old media ever was, which naturally attracts advertisers. To put it in academic terms, the Internet has allowed Facebook to expand the efficient frontier of attention gathering and monetization, ruining most media companies’ business model. In other words, had Kafka insisted that Facebook is an advertising company, just like media companies, I would nod in agreement. That advertising, though, doesn’t just run against journalism: it runs against baby pictures, small businesses, cooking videos and everything in between. Facebook may be everything to the media, but the media is one of many types of content on Facebook. In short, as long as Facebook doesn’t create content I think it’s a pretty big stretch to say they are a media company; it simply muddies the debate unnecessarily, and this dispute with Aftenposten is a perfect example of why being clear about the differences between a platform and a media company is important. The Facebook-Media Disconnect The disconnect in this debate reminds me of this picture: Ignore the fact that Facebook owns a VR company; the point is this: Facebook is, for better or worse, running a product that is predicated on showing people exactly what they want to see, all the way down to the individual. And while there is absolutely editorial bias in any algorithm, the challenge is indeed a technical one being worked out at a scale few can fully comprehend. That Norwegian editor-in-chief, meanwhile, is still living in a world in which he and other self-appointed gatekeepers controlled the projector for the front of the room, and the facts of this particular case aside, it is awfully hard to avoid the conclusion that he and the rest of the media feel entitled to individuals’ headsets. Facebook’s Mistake Still, the facts of this case do matter: first off, quite obviously this photo should have never been censored, even if the initial flagging was understandable. What is really concerning, though, was the way Facebook refused to back down, not only continuing to censor the photo but actually barring the journalist who originally posted it from the platform for three days. Yes, this was some random Facebook staffer in Hamburg, but that’s the exact problem! No one at Facebook’s headquarters seems to care about this stuff unless it turns into a crisis, which means said crisis are only going to continue with potentially unwanted effects. The truth is that Facebook may not be a media company, but users do read a lot of news there; by extension, the company may not have a monopoly in news distribution, but the impact of so many self-selecting Facebook as their primary news source has significant effects on society. And, as I’ve noted repeatedly, society and its representatives may very well strike back; this sort of stupidity via apathy will only hasten the reckoning.2 It should be noted that this is exactly why the Peter Thiel-Gawker episode was so concerning.And, I’d add, this is exactly why I think Facebook should have distanced themselves from Thiel ---- Shared via my feedly newsfeed Touched not typed, Sidney

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Pokémon Go: Digital policy in the age of augmented reality
by Mwende Njiraini 14 Sep '16

14 Sep '16

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser <http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48eb0&id=b340fc5295…> . Dear colleagues, In the aftermath of the Pokémon Go summer hype, we'd like to invite you to a webinar on Digital Policy in the Age of Augmented Reality on *15 September at 11.00-12.00 UTC (13.00-14.00 CEST).* What are the consequences of the increased interplay between virtual and physical dimensions? Can we still speak of a separate, legal cyberspace? How does augmented reality impact privacy and security concerns, and how could it be used as a tool to accelerate the level of health and education? The topic will be discussed by *Dr Jovan Kurbalija*, Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform, and *Daniel Rosen Jacobson*, Industry Manager of Apps & Gaming Partnerships at Google. For more information about the topic, including our background research on Pokémon Politics and augmented reality, please visit the dedicated webpage <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48…> on the GIP Digital Watch. For further inquiries, contact Barbara Rosen Jacobson at barbarar(a)diplomacy.edu. Join us on Wednesday, 15 September at 11:00 UTC (13.00 CEST). Register <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48…> to reserve your place. The link to the online platform will be e-mailed one hour before the start of the webinar. Follow us on Twitter <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48e…> | Forward to a friend <http://us6.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48eb0&id=b34…> You're receiving this email because you expressed an interest in Geneva Internet Platform. unsubscribe mwenden(a)diplomacy.edu from this list <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48e…> | update your subscription preferences <http://giplatform.us6.list-manage.com/profile?u=4fd1ca1d5793b4d797ce48eb0&i…> [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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Fwd: Facebook's Privacy Problems
by Ali Hussein 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Listers Worth a read. > > > FOLLOW SUBSCRIBE ANON TIP > > September 13, 2016 > > > > A few weeks ago, a disturbing article by Kashmir Hill at digital media site Fusion prompted me to remove my phone number from my Facebook account. The article describes the way Facebook may be using your phone’s address book to recommend new friends to other users. > > Like many well-meaning tech product features, this seems innocent enough—until you encounter examples where it’s not. In this case, Facebook was recommending a psychiatrist’s patients add one another as friends, possibly because they all had the psychiatrist’s phone number as a contact, even though none of them were even friends with her on Facebook. > > Since I’ve removed my phone number, every single time I open the Facebook app on my smartphone, I get a message asking me to add it back for security purposes. (In fine print—to find friends and get alerts too!) I can’t permanently opt out. I will continue to get this prompt until Facebook badgers me enough that I give up and add it back. It’s a grim reminder that with all the amazing, wonderful, free web products we can’t live without, we’re choosing convenience over privacy, every single day. > > Yesterday Facebook announced that its Messenger app (remember, the thing the company made 1 billion of us begrudgingly download?) now accepts payments. It seems innocent enough. Lots of people have already given Facebook Messenger their debit card information to send and receive money with their contacts. Why wouldn’t they want to conveniently pay for things like flights and button-up shirts through a seamless, easy-to-use app? > > Still, I was reminded of badgering prompts to add my phone number back. Once Facebook has our payment information and purchase history, hold onto your hats. The privacy landmines seem obvious and plentiful. I want to believe the company will be responsible with this information. But there are already so many other examples where it’s not. > > Erin Griffith is a senior writer at Fortune. Email her. Share this essay. > > > > > > > BITS AND BYTES > > > > Keep an eye on Canadian software firm OpenText. The company, which has traditionally sold document management technology, will pay $1.62 billion to buy what used to be EMC's software division (formerly Documentum) from Dell Technologies. OpenText has been on an acquisition spree this year (five so far), and last spring it bought several software products from HP Inc. (Globe and Mail) > > Microsoft beats out rivals for HP software deal. The printer company will use the software giant's Dynamics application for management of customer relationships as part of a six-year contract. Terms weren't disclosed, but 6,500 HP sales representatives and 20,000 support personnel will be getting the software, which displaces similar products from Salesforce and Oracle. (Fortune) > > Former AT&T chief Robert Allen dies at age 81. Allen took over as CEO from his mentor James Olson in May 1986, and led the carrier in the years following the antitrust settlement that saw AT&T shed its local phone companies. He is credited with reviving the company's cellular phone business. (Wall Street Journal) > > Mining giant goes digital with Cisco's help. Barrick, the world's biggest gold producer, is investing at least $100 million in technologies that will help it gather more data across its operations—everything from weather to underground seismic conditions to which equipment might need maintenance. Miners will even have access to spot prices. (Bloomberg) > > Verizon buys yet another Internet of things startup. Its latest acquisition is Sensity, which makes light-pole-mounted sensors that can be used for traffic monitoring or public safety applications. It paid more than $2.4 billion over the summer for two fleet-tracking software companies, Fleetmatics and Telogis. (Fortune) > > Another day, another billion-dollar microchip merger. Japan's Renesas, which barely survived a 2011 earthquake, is offering $3.2 billion for Intersil. Renesas specializes in microcontrollers embedded into electronics devices such as televisions or cars, while Intersil sells chips for managing power supplies. (New York Times) > > > > THE DOWNLOAD > > > > HP Inc. CEO Dion Weisler talks up $1 billion acquisition. Personal computer and printing giant HP started the week with a bang, offering to buy Samsung's printer business for $1.05 billion. Weisler's hope is that the deal will help HP better compete in the copy machine market and help offset declining sales of printers. In an interview with Fortune, Weisler explained his rationale for the acquisition. Here's an edited version of the talk. > > > > IN CASE YOU MISSED IT > > > > How to Tell Your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Isn't the Exploding Kind, > by David Meyer > > Startup GitLab Gets $20 Million to Simplify Corporate Software Development, by Heather Clancy > > What You Can Expect From Twitter's New Live-Stream Deal With Cheddar, by Chauncey L. Alcorn > > Verizon and AT&T Are Testing the Limits of Mobile Net Neutrality, > by Aaron Pressman > > The Chevy Bolt EV Range Is Blowing Away Expectations—and Even Tesla's Model 3, by Kirsten Korosec > > LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman Says He'll Donate $5 Million to See Trump's Tax Returns, by Ian Mount > > > > > > > ONE MORE THING > > > > Meet Susan Lyne, media-mogul-turned-venture-capitalist. Lyne green-lighted television shows like Grey's Anatomy and The Bachelor before her ouster from ABC Entertainment. She once hid a pregnancy for five months for fear of being fired. Now, Lyne is funding female entrepreneurs with BBG Ventures, inspired by the #BuiltByGirls movement. And she's the latest guest on the Fortune Unfiltered podcast. > > > > > > > This edition of Data Sheet was curated by Heather Clancy. > > Share it: http://fortune.com/newsletter/datasheet/. Find past issues. > Sign up for other Fortune newsletters. > > > > > > > > > This message has been sent to you because you are currently subscribed to Data Sheet Unsubscribe here. > > Please read our Privacy Policy, or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.fortune.com/privacy > > Advertising Info | Subscribe to Fortune > > For Further Communication, Please Contact: > FORTUNE CustomerService > 3000 University Center Drive > Tampa, FL 33612-6408 > > > > > If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely unsubscribe. > > > > 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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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Submarine cables explained - and what increased cable capacity means to end users
by Barrack Otieno 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Listers, Might be a usefull read to some. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nick Ashton-Hart <nashton(a)consensus.pro> Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2016 18:11:01 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] Submarine cables explained - and what increased cable capacity means to end users To: internetpolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear all, I came across the below excellent post on submarine cables on TeleGeography and thought I’d share it. It is entitled "Are All These New Undersea Cables Really Giving Us Faster Internet? Not Exactly.” http://blog.telegeography.com/why-everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-int… <http://blog.telegeography.com/why-everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-int…> Regards, Nick -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [ALAC] ICANN CEO responds to questions on IANA transition
by Barrack Otieno 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Listers, This is for your information. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2016 22:59:24 +0200 Subject: [ALAC] ICANN CEO responds to questions on IANA transition To: ALAC Working List <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://www.icann.org/iana-stewardship-questions -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Cruz wants to scuttle Internet handover
by waudo siganga 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

FYI: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/295261-cruz-to-inject-internet-fight-int…

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Fwd: Announcing CyFy 2016 | September 28 to 30, Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
by Kawsu Sillah 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Dear fellow young professional, I thought this might be of interest to you. Herewith sharing for your information/action. Limited financial support towards travel and accommodation is available for young cyber scholars from emerging and developing economies. See details below. Best of luck, Kawsu. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Observer Research Foundation* <orfevent(a)orfonline.org> Date: Monday, September 12, 2016 Subject: Announcing CyFy 2016 | September 28 to 30, Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi To: kawsu.sillah(a)gmail.com <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> Hello and greetings from New Delhi! I'm writing to announce *CyFy: The India Conference on Cyber Security and Internet Governance *— a platform we created four years ago. This edition of CyFy will take place from September 28 to 30, 2016. We would be delighted to host you and believe that the conversation will be enriched by your presence. This year, we are hosting national cyber coordinators from over 10 countries (US, Germany, Russia, China, France, India, EU et al) and over 100 speakers and policymakers from nearly 35 countries. Besides engaging with crucial global questions around managing the digital realm, we will also have focused sessions on digital access and opportunity in Asia and Africa. The conference flyer that describes in greater detail the five pillars that will be the focus of the conversation at CyFy 2016: *digital economy, international cooperation, security, access and inclusion, and capacity building* can be accessed here: http://goo.gl/3gsAEk <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> We request that you kindly circulate this among your youth networks and promising cyber scholars in emerging and developing economies. We have a few travel grants available to support their participation. If you have any questions about the conference please write to me at cyfy(a)orfonline.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cyfy(a)orfonline.org');>. Details regarding event registration can be found at http://cyfy.org/event- registration-form/ <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> Warmly, Samir Saran, PhD Founding Chair, *CyFy: The India Conference on Cyber Security and Internet Governance* Sr. Fellow and Vice President Observer Research Foundation 20 Rouse Avenue, New Delhi - 110002 M: +91 99102 00360 | E: ssaran(a)orfonline.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ssaran(a)orfonline.org');> | www.orfonline.org <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> Research <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> | Forums <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> | Events <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> | People <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> | Expert Speak <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> | About <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> *Copyright © 2016 Observer Research Foundation, All rights reserved.* *Our mailing address is:* 20, Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, New Delhi-110002, India Phone: +91 11 4352 0020 Website: http://orfonline.org <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> You can update your preferences <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/profile?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b694&…> or unsubscribe from this list <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> -- Best Regards, [image: --] Kawsu Sillah [image: https://]about.me/ksillah <https://about.me/ksillah?promo=email_sig> AMBASSADOR <https://ideas.itu.int/page/view/933> ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition. Mobile : +220 9865300 | 6865300 | 3965300 Skype: profkawsu | Facebook: Kawsu.f.Sillah <https://www.facebook.com/kawsu.f.sillah> Twitter: @ksillah1 | LinkedIn: KAWSU SILLAH <https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=103784437&trk=nav_responsive_tab_p…> *‘Every single person must have access to a computer, must understand it, must have access to good software and good teachers and to the Internet, so that every person will have the opportunity to make the most of his or her own life’ – Bill Clinton, the former US President.*

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I.T. Recruiters...
by Michael Bullut 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Greetings Team, I hope this reaches you in the best of health and highest of spirits today. Firstly, I apologize for the cross posting. Secondly, does anyone here do recruiting for the I.T. industry or know anyone who does? I want to know a few things. Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/>* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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Re: [kictanet] ICT Ecosystem - A Definition
by Brian Omwenga 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Dear Listers, There has been much debate about what the term ICT Ecosystem really means. It is a word that is very often used within our circles. Here <http://ictbydev.com/?p=112> I make an attempt at representing my understanding. http://ictbydev.com/?p=112 I'll be glad to hear your thoughts. Regards, --- Brian Omwenga, @brianomwenga @kenyaninnovator

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The Tricky Power in Facebook's Hands...
by Nanjira Sambuli 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

1. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/08/facebook-mark-zuckerberg… 2. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/09/facebook-deletes-norway-… Regards, Nanjira. Sent on the move.

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SAVE THE DATE - www.angelfairafrica.com
by Eric M K Osiakwan 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

http://techcabal.com/2016/08/16/angel-fair-africa-2016/ <http://techcabal.com/2016/08/16/angel-fair-africa-2016/> Eric here

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Also, Facebook Newsfeed turns 10.
by Nanjira Sambuli 10 Sep '16

10 Sep '16

"Every tweak to the technology that powers the News Feed has consequences for the people and businesses that attempt to harness it to win people’s attention. Along with this power comes a growing tension over how decisions get made about what information belongs in that feed. News organizations, many of which have seen their businesses decimated — or bolstered — as their readers turn to Facebook for headlines, express concern that Facebook acts as a giant managing editor of the web." https://backchannel.com/facebooks-news-feed-turns-10-cddfc1a4f0fb?source=li… Regards, Nanjira. Sent on the move. > On 10 Sep 2016, at 11:00, 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. Re: The Tricky Power in Facebook's Hands... (Tony White) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2016 09:47:54 +0300 > From: Tony White <tony.mzungu(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com>, Nanjira Sambuli > <email(a)nanjira.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] The Tricky Power in Facebook's Hands... > Message-ID: > <CANpB6uCQ4O4j-hHmNQ8rtWN9RTETzgL2Dw4P_G2ux8438jd4Vw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > This is a thorny issue! Everything written is offensive to somebody. > If I express a religious view, or a political view, there are bound to > be others having an opposing view. This is normal. But if my view is > grossly offensive to the majority, should it be 'removed'? How can > any algorithm make these choices? ...And if the majority view > suppresses all minority views, are we not advocating totalitarianism? > > More questions than answers, I'm afraid. > > Have an inoffensive weekend, people ;) > > Tony > > >> On 10/09/2016, Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37318040 >> >> >> Facebook says it will allow an iconic photograph of a girl fleeing a Napalm >> attack taken during the Vietnam war in 1972 to be used on its platform. >> >> It had previously removed the image, posted by a Norwegian author, on the >> grounds that it contained nudity. >> >> The move sparked a debate about Facebook's role as an editor. >> >> The editor of Norway's largest newspaper had written an open letter to >> Facebook's chief Mark Zuckerberg calling the ban "an abuse of power". >> >> The tech giant said it had "listened to the community" and acknowledged the >> "global importance" of the photo. >> >> "Because of its status as an iconic image of historical importance, the >> value of permitting sharing outweighs the value of protecting the community >> by removal, so we have decided to reinstate the image on Facebook where we >> are aware it has been removed," it said in a statement. >> >> "It will take some time to adjust these systems but the photo should be >> available for sharing in the coming days. >> >> "We are always looking to improve our policies to make sure they both >> promote free expression and keep our community safe." >> >> [Aftenposten editor and Napalm girl photo]Image copyrightAFTENPOSTEN/NICK >> UTImage captionEspen Egil Hansen is editor of Aftenposten, Norway's largest >> newspaper. >> >> Facebook says it will allow an iconic photograph of a girl fleeing a Napalm >> attack taken during the Vietnam war in 1972 to be used on its platform. >> >> It had previously removed the image, posted by a Norwegian author, on the >> grounds that it contained nudity. >> >> The move sparked a debate about Facebook's role as an editor. >> >> The editor of Norway's largest newspaper had written an open letter to >> Facebook's chief Mark Zuckerberg calling the ban "an abuse of power". >> >> The tech giant said it had "listened to the community" and acknowledged the >> "global importance" of the photo. >> >> "Because of its status as an iconic image of historical importance, the >> value of permitting sharing outweighs the value of protecting the community >> by removal, so we have decided to reinstate the image on Facebook where we >> are aware it has been removed," it said in a statement. >> >> "It will take some time to adjust these systems but the photo should be >> available for sharing in the coming days. >> >> "We are always looking to improve our policies to make sure they both >> promote free expression and keep our community safe." >> >> [Erna Solberg]Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionNorwegian Prime >> Minister Erna Solberg said it demonstrated the power of social media. >> >> The Norwegian prime minister - who had earlier posted a copy of the photo on >> Facebook herself only to see it removed - welcomed the U-turn. >> >> "That's very good, I'm a happy prime minister," Erna Solberg told BBC Radio >> 4's The World Tonight programme. >> >> "It shows that using social media can make [a] political change even in >> social media." >> >> Tom Egeland, the author whose Facebook account had been suspended over the >> affair, also expressed his pleasure. >> >> "Now I'm happy!" he >> tweeted<https://twitter.com/tomegeland/status/774312424031879168>. >> >> "This does not alter at all the difficult issues that involve Facebook and >> the Norwegian media. But tonight I'm just happy." >> >> Tech or media? >> >> But Espen Egil Hansen - the editor of Aftenposten, who had brought the issue >> to prominence - said he still had concerns. >> >> "When it comes to this photo specifically I would say that it was a sensible >> decision by Facebook. That's what we editors have to do sometimes - realise >> that we made a mistake and change our minds," he wrote in Norwegian on the >> newspaper's >> site<http://www.aftenposten.no/kultur/Facebook-snur-om-Vietnam-bildet-604244b.ht…>. >> >> "But the main point of my article, and the point that I have asked Mark >> Zuckerberg to engage in, is the debate about Facebook's power that results >> from so much information going through its channels. And that still stands. >> >> "He should begin to take part in this discussion, for there are no simple >> solutions. Facebook must recognise that it has become an information filter >> - and that raises problematic issues." >> >> Last month, Mr Zuckerberg told an Italian audience that he did not want his >> firm to become a news editor. >> >> "No, we are a tech company, not a media company," he >> said<http://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-zuckerberg-idUSKCN1141WN?utm_sou…>. >> >> "The world needs news companies, but also technology platforms, like what we >> do, and we take our role in this very seriously." >> >> >> Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa >> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> >> 10 Brock Street | London<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> | NW1 3FG >> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> >> >> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] >> >> On Sep 10, 2016, at 6:20 AM, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet >> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> >> wrote: >> >> 1. >> https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/08/facebook-mark-zuckerberg…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theguardian.com_te…> >> 2. >> https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/09/facebook-deletes-norway-…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theguardian.com_te…> >> >> Regards, >> Nanjira. >> >> Sent on the move. >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… >> >> 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. > > > -- > Tony White > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > ------------------------------ > > End of kictanet Digest, Vol 112, Issue 28 > *****************************************

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Fwd: [bestbits] Cyber policy training programme - Regional Lens Q&A Sessions starting today 13:00 UTC
by Kawsu Sillah 09 Sep '16

09 Sep '16

Hello Colleagues, FYI. (With apologies for cross-posting and possible duplication). Best, Kawsu. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Daniela Schnidrig <daniela(a)gp-digital.org> Date: Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 10:28 AM Subject: [bestbits] Cyber policy training programme - Regional Lens Q&A Sessions starting today 13:00 UTC To: bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net Dear all, (Apologies for cross-posting) We're delighted to announce the release of the final module of our online training series “How to engage in cyber policy: tools for human rights defenders”, *"Regional Lens",* focusing on *Africa*, *Asia* and *Latin America and the Caribbean*. The series aims to help human rights defenders develop the tools, skills and knowledge they need to engage effectively in cyber policy debates. The three Regional Lens videos outline the key issues and avenues for engagement as applicable to Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean to provide a solid starting point to craft an advocacy approach to safeguard human rights in cyber policy. You can watch them on the online training YouTube channel <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9ZGJMNsZtAkz4ZvTtcJA>. There will be three Q&A sessions complementing each of the videos, with the first one later today. These sessions will go over the regional context, key issues, and next steps for advocacy. The schedule is as follows: *Q&A session on Africa - TODAY Friday 9 September at 13:00 UTC time.* You can watch the video here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SptQ5_Hiua4>. To join the Q&A session, please follow this link <https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M91XLCFF03YHFHW72…> on the day, and follow the on-screen prompts. The discussants for the session will be: - Grace Githaiga, KICTANet. - 'Gbenga Sesan, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria. - Emilar Vushe, Association for Progressive Communications. - Moses Karanja, Research fellow at Strathmore University. *Q&A session on Asia - Tuesday 13 September, at tentatively 09:00 UTC time* . You can watch the Asia video here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2KeDdOJsDc>. To join the Q&A session, please follow this link <https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M8L7PXJ1W1TU48O3T…> on the day, and follow the on-screen prompts. More information coming soon! *Q&A session on Latin America - Tuesday 13 September at 17:00 UTC time. * You can watch the video here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsbc8n6I4EA>. To join the Q&A session, please follow this link <https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M1Q8DNIME76AQ3YSR…> on the day, and follow the on-screen prompts. The discussants for the session will be: - Francisco Vera Hott, cyber policy expert. - Carolina Rossini, Public Knowledge. - Paz Peña, consultant on digital rights and strategic communications. - Valeria Betancourt, Association for Progressive Communications. Check here <http://www.gp-digital.org/watch-our-new-online-series-on-cyber-policy-for-h…>for regular updates on subsequent modules and the dates of upcoming Q&A sessions, and please feel free to share with anyone who might be interested. Best wishes, Daniela -- *Daniela Schnidrig* Project Coordinator | GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL Second Home, 68-80 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JL T: +44 (0)203 818 3258 | Skype: daniela.globalpartners gp-digital.org ____________________________________________________________ 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 -- Best Regards, [image: --] Kawsu Sillah [image: https://]about.me/ksillah <https://about.me/ksillah?promo=email_sig> AMBASSADOR <https://ideas.itu.int/page/view/933> ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition. Mobile : +220 9865300 | 6865300 | 3965300 Skype: profkawsu | Facebook: Kawsu.f.Sillah <https://www.facebook.com/kawsu.f.sillah> Twitter: @ksillah1 | LinkedIn: KAWSU SILLAH <https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=103784437&trk=nav_responsive_tab_p…> *‘Every single person must have access to a computer, must understand it, must have access to good software and good teachers and to the Internet, so that every person will have the opportunity to make the most of his or her own life’ – Bill Clinton, the former US President.*

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Safaricom eyes rural farmers in Internet network upgrade - Corporate News
by Ali Hussein 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Listers We never miss a chance to bash Safaricom when we feel they are using their market power in a heavy handed manner. However, I believe that when they do something good (doing well by doing good) they deserve to be applauded and encouraged so that they don't think we are just out to get them..:-) This is such a case. I have been a constant critic of the fact that NOFBI (National Optical Fibre Backbone Infrastructure) is super under utilized. This will be a great way to ensure that this is utilized. I give Safaricom a bouquet of flowers for understanding a Simple rule - You can actually do well by doing good. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Safaricom-eyes-rural-farm… Sambaza Fibre Safaricom! 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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Formation of The Kenya BlockChain Working Group
by Ali Hussein 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Dear Listers KICTANet is pleased to announce the Formation of The Kenya BlockChain Working Group. We hope to set the Agenda and Direction for the adoption of the Technology across all sectors in Kenya. Our prayer and hope is that this will reflect the core ambition and mandate of KICTANet - That of influencing Policy through a truly Multi-Stakeholder Platform. We invite individuals and organizations to join us in this endeavor. Please reach out to me off list if interested in joining this initiative. We are also reaching out to Government as a key partner in this initiative. We will keep you posted on progress as always. Regards 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] Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria?
by Ebele Okobi 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Unfortunately, the premise of this article is false, completely. Facebook is NOT trying to beam internet directly to consumers. As I have stated multiply-we are not interested in becoming an operator. That is not our business model. Express WiFi, the project for which the satellite was meant to provide back haul, depends on partnerships with local ISPs and operators, who will remain the locally licensed entities servicing consumers. Facebook only provides back haul, technology and investment in local entrepreneurs, etc. As you will note from the first partnership launched in Africa-we launched in Nigeria, with Coollink, a Nigerian ISP. It would be useful for all if, given that this group has direct access to me, people fact checked before writing articles that do a disservice to readers because they misinform. I would be absolutely delighted to provide details about Express WiFi and any other connectivity initiatives. As always, I remain happy to answer any and all questions, on or off-thread. Do note, however, that I am trying to take this week off-we are moving house and my husband and I are celebrating 14 years of marriage! I am trying to actually step away from work, to ensure at least 14 more, so there may be a delay in replies until next week. ;-) Best! Ebele Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] On Sep 7, 2016, at 1:01 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com<mailto:otieno.barrack@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Ebele, Many thanks for the wonderfull effort in bringing Mark to Kenya, it is good to get the varied feedback from the Community since it will inform how to structure his next visit. Here is another one https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.nation.co.ke_oped_b… Best Regards On 9/5/16, Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: As my brethren would say-pele o! So sorry, o! One always hates to disappoint. It could have only been one country-but we wanted to go to Nairobi even if only during the short time we had. I was asked if it would be better not to go at all, but I thought, and still do believe, a short time in Nairobi is better than no time in Nairobi. I hope you agree? And I also hope you take the point that this group has already been (and there are quite a few on this thread who are consistently and substantively engaged on all sorts of critical topics with Facebook) and will continue to be involved in issues beyond the choice of social enterprise to select for that visit. While a visit from Mark is flashy and a press magnet, that isn't necessarily where or when the real work gets done. Best, Ebele Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com><mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] On Sep 5, 2016, at 4:38 PM, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo <timoriedo(a)gmail.com<mailto:timoriedo@gmail.com><mailto:timoriedo@gmail.com>> wrote: Thank you Ebele for clarifying. The listers are feeling forlorn. Am however sure there is going to be a next time. We count ourselves privileged to have you in this group and we hope we will have the privilege to be involved in a somewhat larger extent beyond proposing which social enterprises are born and bred in Kenya ;-) Thank you though for taking time to respond to our queries and pass our regards. <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__about.me_timoriedo-3Fp…> [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__thumbs.about.me_thumbn… ] Coach Timothy Oriedo about.me/timoriedo<http://about.me/timoriedo> Timothy Oriedo ICF Certified Business Coach|Chartered Marketer Technology|Media|Telecom Expert Cell +254 722816171 Skype: timoriedo about.me/Timoriedo<http://about.me/Timoriedo><https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__about.me_Timoriedo&d=DQ…> On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke><mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Time was the only reason-had we time enough, I would have loved to have him do similar events in Nairobi. And what about Kigali, or Dakar, or Accra or Kinshasa? But of course, per my response earlier-that event is not the only way to engage with Facebook. Obviously, I can't compete with my oga at the top for star power, but I can absolutely ensure that views are seriously considered by the right people. Best, Ebele Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com><mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] On Sep 5, 2016, at 4:15 PM, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke><mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Yes, just to add. A lot less focus was given to the role Kenya plays in the eco-system. It being one of the most important chess pieces in the Internet Space for the Northern Corridor - from undersea cables to disruptive new initiatives being launched to target the entire region that will shape the Internet for the next 500 million. Lets not dig deep into this anyway. Obviously considering we can not underesimate Nigerias role, was there any specific reason the larger demographic did not get to interact 1:1 with Zuckerberg so that we could pick him mind a bit more? #JustAsking On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 6:04 PM, eshuchi.richard--- via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke><mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Interesting op eds. Quite disappointed though, a town hall was not conducted in Kenya...Ebele? Connecting Kenya's under served areas with internet is a discussion that ‎requires more views, especially with regard to 'how'. Regards, Eshuchi Richard From: Ebele Okobi via kictanet Sent: Jumatatu, 5 Septemba 2016 15:08 To: eshuchi.richard(a)gmail.com<mailto:eshuchi.richard@gmail.com><mailto:eshuchi.richard@gmail.com> Reply To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Cc: Ebele Okobi Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? Hello, All! Mark was in Kenya and Nigeria to listen and learn. Those of us who work at Facebook who live and breathe Africa have been encouraging him to come get to know all of the incredible creativity, entrepreneurship, brilliance and hustle on our beloved continent, and he listened and came to see for himself. In addition-Facebook’s interest in partnering to drive connectivity should not be seen as a threat to any organizations who share our vision. We are a partnerships company, and we are so eager to partner with those working towards universal connectivity. And more than a few companies on the list below can personally attest to this. But this visit wasn’t about any specific initiative or partnership-it really was Mark coming to learn in Yaba and Nairobi, to hang out at AfriNolly, and to speak to and learn from people as passionate as he is about tech and all the ways tech can support connection, creativity and entrepreneurship. And, of course-he wanted to eat garri, ugali and jollof rice. But mostly jollof rice. OF COURSE. ;-) I am sure that it’s fun to speculate, but if anyone wants facts, as always, I am very happy to answer questions! Ebele Okobi Public Policy Director, Africa Facebook Inc. From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+ebeleokobi=fb.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet-bounces+ebeleokobi=fb.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke><mailto:kictanet-bounces+ebeleokobi=fb.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> on behalf of Mildred Achoch via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke><mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Reply-To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke><mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> Date: Monday, September 5, 2016 at 12:52 PM To: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com><mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com>> Cc: Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com<mailto:mildandred@gmail.com><mailto:mildandred@gmail.com>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? Mine is just an observation: I don't know if there is a connection or it was just a sad coincidence, that Mark was in Kenya on the same day as the start of the Indo-Africa ICT Expo. :-) Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__kenyarockfilmfestivaljo… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__kenyarockfilmfestivaljo…> On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 9:52 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke><mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Listers, Interesting opinions in the media this weekend. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Eric Mugendi - iAfrikan.com<http://iafrikan.com><https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.com&d=DQMFaQ&c…>" <newsletter(a)iafrikan.com<mailto:newsletter@iafrikan.com><mailto:newsletter@iafrikan.com>> Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2016 06:31:55 +0000 Subject: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com<mailto:otieno.barrack@gmail.com><mailto:otieno.barrack@gmail.com> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> Edition 126 | Monday, 5 September 2016 Get yourself the first palm sized Android PC for ZAR 1,499.00 (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) ------------------------------------------------------------ >From The Editor-at-Large ------------------------------------------------------------ Molweni, Afrika! (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) Mark Zuckerberg was in Kenya and Nigeria this past week (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) . Understandably there was a lot of buzz about the places he visited, the things he did, and the people he met. While some took this visit to be a validation of the continent's tech industry, others saw it as a quest for new markets and business by the social network, following a government ban on Free Basics in Egypt (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) and an outright rejection in India (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) . Facebook does have a plan to grow its presence on the continent, especially given the sheer number of people who remain offline even though 95% of the world lives within range of a 2G signal. Initiatives such as Aquila (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) and OpenCellular (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) may appear to be groundbreaking, but there are smaller ventures such as BRCK (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , which Zuckerberg himself visited while in Nairobi, which are likely to lose out to the social network's vastly deeper coffers. However, there are signs that the Facebook founder is keen on growing the next generation of techies, considering the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative's investment in Andela (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , and Zuckerberg's visit to Abuja (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) to attend the Aso Villa Demo Day with President Buhari. However, the narratives around the initiatives that Zuckerberg visited are also worrying. BRCK was touted as 'an American-owned, Kenya-based start-up' (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , and Andela, it was often pointed out, was founded by Nigerians but is incorporated in the US. The fact that these initiatives have to be qualified through references to the US is worrying enough, but the questions that they bring up do need answering. Why bring up the connection if not to serve as an indictment on the current state of the startup and tech ecosystems in these countries? Mark's visits did spark off a couple of niche stories. Like how Nigerians and Ghanaians will argue over who has the best jollof (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , and how Kenyans have had monster traffic jams after recent visits by world leaders, but Mark's visit left Nairobi largely uncongested (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) . What were your impressions of Mark's visit? Let us know at newsletter(a)iafrikan.com<mailto:newsletter@iafrikan.com><mailto:newsletter@iafrikan.com> (mailto:newsletter@iafrikan.com<mailto:newsletter@iafrikan.com>?subject=Here's%20what%20I%20thought%20about%20Mark%20Zuckerberg's%20visit) Eric Mugendi // Editor-at-Large https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> Share (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com<http://2feepurl.com><https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__2feepurl.com&d=DQMFaQ&c…>%2Fcebfrf Tweet (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com<http://2feepurl.com><https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__2feepurl.com&d=DQMFaQ&c…>%2Fcebfrf) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie…> Forward (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie…>) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> Share (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) ------------------------------------------------------------ Editor's Picks OPINION AND ANALYSIS https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> ** What We Can All Learn From Mark Zuckerberg's Visit To Nigeria (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) By Oladunni Adetula ------------------------------------------------------------ So Mark Zuckerberg was in Nigeria, and of course it's a BIG deal. What makes it even more notable is the fact the world's seventh-richest man came into the country quietly without making headlines or giving anyone cues before his arrival. Perhaps the biggest thing he taught us is that humility and simplicity are key components for every entrepreneur. 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Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria?
by Barrack Otieno 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Listers, Interesting opinions in the media this weekend. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Eric Mugendi - iAfrikan.com" <newsletter(a)iafrikan.com> Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2016 06:31:55 +0000 Subject: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469… Edition 126 | Monday, 5 September 2016 Get yourself the first palm sized Android PC for ZAR 1,499.00 (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) ------------------------------------------------------------ >From The Editor-at-Large ------------------------------------------------------------ Molweni, Afrika! (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) Mark Zuckerberg was in Kenya and Nigeria this past week (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) . Understandably there was a lot of buzz about the places he visited, the things he did, and the people he met. While some took this visit to be a validation of the continent's tech industry, others saw it as a quest for new markets and business by the social network, following a government ban on Free Basics in Egypt (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) and an outright rejection in India (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) . Facebook does have a plan to grow its presence on the continent, especially given the sheer number of people who remain offline even though 95% of the world lives within range of a 2G signal. Initiatives such as Aquila (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) and OpenCellular (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) may appear to be groundbreaking, but there are smaller ventures such as BRCK (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) , which Zuckerberg himself visited while in Nairobi, which are likely to lose out to the social network's vastly deeper coffers. However, there are signs that the Facebook founder is keen on growing the next generation of techies, considering the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative's investment in Andela (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) , and Zuckerberg's visit to Abuja (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) to attend the Aso Villa Demo Day with President Buhari. However, the narratives around the initiatives that Zuckerberg visited are also worrying. BRCK was touted as 'an American-owned, Kenya-based start-up' (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) , and Andela, it was often pointed out, was founded by Nigerians but is incorporated in the US. The fact that these initiatives have to be qualified through references to the US is worrying enough, but the questions that they bring up do need answering. Why bring up the connection if not to serve as an indictment on the current state of the startup and tech ecosystems in these countries? Mark's visits did spark off a couple of niche stories. Like how Nigerians and Ghanaians will argue over who has the best jollof (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) , and how Kenyans have had monster traffic jams after recent visits by world leaders, but Mark's visit left Nairobi largely uncongested (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) . What were your impressions of Mark's visit? 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Fwd: Technology Demand Survey
by Bitange Ndemo 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Members, The Korean Advanced Institute for Science and Technology plans to build a campus at Konza. They have asked me to conduct a commercialization survey for ICT products through my networks. The purpose of writing this is to request you to take a few minutes and respond to questions in the link below. To assist you, I have attached a brochure and some of the products they may seek local collaborations. I will be grateful to you if you fill up the questionnaire. Attached: 1. The Official letter for the GCC Director. 2. GCC Brochure 3. ICT Technology Classification Table 4. link for the ICT demand Survey. https <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1R1lcd0KZFKO9TsL5ckX_zVf-1ELz0O8Aeue40i0JXA…> ://docs.google.com/forms/d/1R1lcd0KZFKO9TsL5ckX_zVf-1ELz0O8Aeue40i0JXA4/edit <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1R1lcd0KZFKO9TsL5ckX_zVf-1ELz0O8Aeue40i0JXA…> Regards. Ndemo.

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Internet shut down in Gabon as tensions rise following controversial presidential elections — Quartz
by Ali Hussein 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Listers Seems like it's now the nome as part of stealing elections that the Internet is shut down in African countries. http://qz.com/771996/gabon-is-the-latest-african-country-to-shut-down-its-i… 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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Technology Think Tank
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Listers, So during the weekend there was some discussion with the tech community over things such as the implications for the visit of figures like Mark Zukerberg. And how as a market we need to respond to such visits and get the correct narrative out there, and create a conducive structure that allows for the conversion of these narrative to action points. But for such things to happen the very foundation needs to have a think tank. The argument is that even if we do have the ICT Policy, honors is on us as a tech community to organize ourselves around how to consume that policy. In a way Kictanet is doing well in this regard. Perhaps (and this is up for discussion), how do we take things a step further to not only discuss, but to journal (and expose these journals - and have a life cycle for these journals), over a period of time, such vital discussions. This also includes channeling trough Kictanet the correct discussion points. Inspiration can be borrowed from how Ali sometimes blogs for such things, but something a bit more stakeholder driven and a lot more neutral. It can also be once a month or on a need basis. Can be something digest, etc.. -- *Ahmed Maawy* Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) Curator - Global Shapers Mombasa Hub Ambassador - Open Knowledge Director - Startup Grind Mombasa Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer swahilibox.co.ke globalshapers.org www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> startupgrind.com ajplus.net www.everylayer.com

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2016 Kenya IGF:Thank you Please give us feedback !
by Grace Githaiga 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Dear Listers Greetings. On behalf of the Kenya IGF 2016 organizing team, I would like to thank those of you who participated in this annual event either in person or remotely. We are grateful for the time and effort you took to share your thoughts and experiences, or just to listen. We hereby request you to provide us with feedback. This is very important to us, as we would like to even make the annual forum better. We have a short survey below (should take you a maximum of five minutes). Kindly get back to us with your comments. Kind Regards GG For the team. I've invited you to fill out a form:2016 Kenya IGF feedbackThank you for participating in the Kenya IGF, held on August 12, 2016. We hope you had as much fun attending as we did organizing it. We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our logistics and content. Please fill this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous).FILL OUT FORMCreate your own Google Form

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Regional Cybersecurity summit - 30 October to 3 November 2016
by Barrack Otieno 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jean-Robert Hountomey <hrobert(a)africacert.org> Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2016 14:59:01 -0500 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Regional Cybersecurity summit - 30 October to 3 November 2016 To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear Colleagues, Regional organizations from Arab and African Regions (ITU ARCC - OMAN; AfricaCERT, OIC-CERT) are organizing a Regional Cybersecurity Summit. The summit is followed by the FIRST Regional Symposium for Arab and African Regions. The Summit is hosted by National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) in Egypt with the theme: “Boundless Collaboration, Boundless Protection”. It focuses on Collaboration and Cooperation as pillars to tackle the complexity of today's cyber threats. Venue: Sharm elSheikh (Egypt) Schedule: 30th October to 1st : November: Regional Cybersecurity Summit 02 – 03 November, 2016: FIRST Regional Symposium for Arab and African Regions For more information and Registration, please go to http://rcssummit.com/ https://www.first.org/events/symposium/egypt2016 Note: Come and Share your experience, few speaking slots are still available. Thank you. Best Regards. AfricaCERT. About ITU ARCC - http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Cybersecurity/Pages/Regional_Cybersecurity_Cent… About AfricaCERT - http://www.africacert.org/home/about-us/ About OIC-CERT - http://www.oic-cert.org/en/index.html About EG-CERT - http://www.egcert.eg/ _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Freemium Call Service
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

And the next wave of disruption is triggered from the East once again as....Jio Network Launches Freemium phone call Service..... Revolutionary.... Always thought it's doable. Watch on the right of the screen as shares of existing telkos plummet. Timothy Oriedo about.me/Timoriedo

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Telkos Price Democratisation
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Morning Listers, And the next wave of disruption is triggered from the East once again as Jio Network Launches Freemium phone call Service..... Revolutionary.... Always thought it's doable. Watch link below pay attention on the right of the screen as shares of existing telkos plummet... https://youtu.be/jdqqnBpLr6Y Blessed week ahead. Timothy Oriedo about.me/Timoriedo

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Is Mark Zuckerberg around?
by waudo siganga 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Is Facebook founder Zuckerberg in Nairobi? I have seen pictures like the attached showing a mzungu enjoying *rech* at Mama Oliech's kiosk in Hurlingham with our ministry people. Perhaps, being a college drop-out he could lend his views on the so-called "ICT practitioners bill" or better still he could be given an appointment with Duale. W.

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Fw: Africa: Facebook CEO visits Nairobi to see Kenyan Innovation in Action
by william janak 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

FYI On Thursday, September 1, 2016 6:23 PM, News Release - APO <no-reply(a)africa-wire.com> wrote:  | If you cannot read that message click here. | | APO content is copyright free and can be republished at will. | | | | PRESS RELEASE | | Facebook CEO visits Nairobi to see Kenyan Innovation in Action | | Zuckerberg is in Kenya to see how technology innovation is changing the country | | LONDON, United Kingdom, September 1, 2016/ -- Facebook (www.Facebook.com) CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Kenya this week on his first trip to Africa, using his time in the country to visit the iHub technology hub in Nairobi, meet with developers and partners, and explore how the country’s pioneering mobile money ecosystem is evolving. Zuckerberg is in Kenya to see how technology innovation is changing the country, learn more about what mobile entrepreneurs are doing with the latest technology, and find out how Facebook can better support small businesses, developers and content creators across growing markets. He landed in Kenya yesterday after visiting Lagos, Nigeria. He was particularly excited to see how mobile money and social media are driving commerce in the region and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and communities. One of Zuckerberg’s first stops on the trip was iHub, an Innovation hub and hacker space started in March 2010 by TED fellow and entrepreneur, Eric Hersman. Here, he met developers and entrepreneurs: - Edna Kwinga, Chief Human Resource Officer and Marie Amuti, UX designer at Twiga Foods (http://TwigaFoods.com) a mobile based-business-to-business supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables. - Eric Thimba and Porgie Gachui co-founders of Mookh (https://myMookh.com) a digital payments start-up. - Wandia Gichuru, CEO, and Makena Mutwiri, Head of Marketing of Vivo Active Wear (https://web.Facebook.com/vivoactivewear/?_rdr) an online women’s clothes store does most of its business via Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp. The transactions are conducted with mobile money. Zuckerberg also spent some time hanging out with developers in The Community Space and marveling over the ingenuity of BRCK, an American-owned, Kenya-based start-up that built a rugged, self-powered, mobile WiFi device which connects people and things to the internet in areas of the world with poor infrastructure. “Just landed in Nairobi! I'm here to meet with entrepreneurs and developers, and to learn about mobile money - where Kenya is the world leader” says Zuckerberg. “I'm starting at a place called iHub, where entrepreneurs can build and prototype their ideas. Two of the engineers I met, Fausto and Mark, designed a system to help people use mobile payments to buy small amounts of cooking gas, which is a lot safer and better for the environment than charcoal or kerosene. It's inspiring to see how engineers here are using mobile money to build businesses and help their community”. Zuckerberg later posted “I had lunch in Nairobi with Joseph Mucheru, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary of Information and Communications. We talked about internet access and his ambitious plans for connecting everyone in Kenya. We ate at a place everyone recommended; MAMA Oliech Restaurant (http://APO.af/zOr0sJ) One of my favorite parts of traveling to a new place is trying local food. I enjoyed ugali and a whole fried tilapia for the first time and loved them both!”Distributed by APO on behalf of Facebook. View multimedia contentSOURCE FacebookMultimedia content - Download logo - Image: Eric Thimba and Porgie Gachui, co-founders of Mookh; Wandia Gichuru, CEO, and Makena Mutwiri, Head of Marketing of Vivo Active Wear; Mark Zuckerberg, Ime Archibong, Emeka Afigbo of Facebook; Edna Kwinga, Human Resource Officer, and Marie Amuti, UX designer of Twiga Foods Share Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | Tumblr | Reddit | Pinterest | StumbleUpon | | APO - Africa Newsroom | Safe sender instructions | Privacy Policy | Distributed by :APO 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor Voie du Chariot 3 1003 Lausanne – Switzerland Tel : +41 22 534 96 97 E-mail: switzerland (at) APO-opa.org www.APO-opa.com To unsubscribe from APO news releases please click here.

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Family Bank and Bitcoin
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Is Family bank now opening up trading in Bitcoin?

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Conference Postponed
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Dear AllI would wish to inform you that we now have a major partner for the school website conference who have requested that we push the forum to November this year to allow proper planning and bringing on board other important stakeholders. With this regards, I wish to inform you that the conference that we have planned to take place on 14/09/2016 at Kings College has been postponed. You shall be informed of the proposed date soon.I wish to apologise for any inconveniences caused. Jane MuthigaManaging Director0723144259

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Invite to 2nd Indo Africa ICT Expo and Forum, 1st-3rd September, KICC, Nairobi.
by Phyllis Nyambura 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Listers, The 2nd Indo Africa ICT Expo 2016 takes place from *tomorrow, Thursday, 1st to Saturday 3rd September at the KICC, Nairobi. * The program will start at 9am, with highlights including the Minister Panel on Digital Dreams of Nations, and B2B meetings in the evening. The program is rich and infused with insights drawn from thought leaders from India, Africa and Europe and the Middle East.* See Program attached.* *Here are key program highlights that you should not miss out on:* *Day 1, 1st September, 2016* *12.00- 1.15 pm; Topic: *Partnership between Indian & African companies, facilitating 'Digital Dreams' in Africa *Speaker:Dr. Bitange Ndemo <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xad5nv4m3l2Os5oH8mxPHpTHNf6NC3cRagganNmdkSkb…>, Policy Advisor and Lecturer,* Kenya *15.00- 16.00 pm; Topic:* Aligning Data, Technology, Process and People to Deliver a Personalized Customer Experience *Speakers: Mr. Andrew Meme <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xad5nv4m3l2Os5oH8mxPHpTHNf6NC3cRagganNmdkSkb…>, African Analytics Solutions Leader,* IBM Research Lab <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xad5nv4m3l2Os5oH8mxPHpTHNf6NC3cRagganNmdkSkb…>* & Mr. Fernando Wangila <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xad5nv4m3l2Os5oH8mxPHpTHNf6NC3cRagganNmdkSkb…>- Deputy Director and Head of ICT*- National Transport and Safety Authority,( NTSA <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xad5nv4m3l2Os5oH8mxPHpTHNf6NC3cRagganNmdkSkb…>)Kenya *Day 2, 2nd September, 2016 * *11.00- 11.45am; Topic:* Importance of Digital & Technology enabled Education; *Speakers: Paul Kipronoh Ronoh <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xad5nv4m3l2Os5oH8mxPHpTHNf6NC3cRagganNmdkSkb…>, Director - Program and Standards,* ICT Authority <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xad5nv4m3l2Os5oH8mxPHpTHNf6NC3cRagganNmdkSkb…>, DigiSchool <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xad5nv4m3l2Os5oH8mxPHpTHNf6NC3cRagganNmdkSkb…> Case Study Kenya *Patrick Karanja <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xad5nv4m3l2Os5oH8mxPHpTHNf6NC3cRagganNmdkSkb…>, Program Associate, PRIDE Program,* Rockefeller Foundation <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xad5nv4m3l2Os5oH8mxPHpTHNf6NC3cRagganNmdkSkb…> . *11.45- 12.30pm; Topic: * Solar Powered Mobile Digital Villages in Africa; *Speaker: Mr. Rajneesh Khullar <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xad5nv4m3l2Os5oH8mxPHpTHNf6NC3cRagganNmdkSkb…>,* Vihaan Networks (VNL) <http://www.vnl.in/> For more information: *ICT Authority Contacts: *Sandra Tonui, sandra.tonui(a)ict.go.ke *Event Organiser contacts: *indoafrica(a)indoafrica.net *Cellphone/calls: *+254 733759618 OR +254776935100 *Follow us on Twitter: @IndoAfricaExpo* *Hashtag:# IndoAfricaICTexpo* *Like us on Facebook: Indoafrica ICT expo* *Kind Regards* Phyllis Nyambura Communication Specialist The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Email: info(a)ict.go.ke or communications(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.icta.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE ---------------------

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Social Entrepreneurship in Kenya
by Ebele Okobi 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Hello, All! Question-I'd love to hear from any and all. Which born and bred in Kenya social enterprises do you think are doing the most interesting, innovative and most impactful work? Which are under appreciated gems? Ebele Okobi | Director of Public Policy, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B]

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Apparently US Customs wants to socmed accounts on entry
by Barrack Otieno 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Listers, FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Narelle <narellec(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:30:47 +1000 Subject: [Internet Policy] Apparently US Customs wants to socmed accounts on entry To: ISOC INTERNETPOLICY <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Apparently US Customs wants to add a social media question on their forms so that all people entering the USA will have to provide a list of social media accounts on entry. Apart from the fact that, as an Australian, most Australians are half asleep and we wouldn’t spell any correctly and it would blow out the time it takes to fill out those stupid forms, how many terrorists are going to truthfully answer? Then all the other countries will want to add it to their forms… pathetic… See the US Centre for Democracy and Technology article on this topic: https://cdt.org/blog/your-chance-to-say-no-to-proposed-social-media-questio… Really? -- Narelle Clark narellec(a)gmail.com -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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EU announces Net neutrality Guidelines
by Ali Hussein 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Dear listers Apologies for cross-posting. In the last few days the world has been abuzz with Europe's new guidelines to Net Neutrality. For those of us who need a refresh:- Net neutrality (also network neutrality, Internet neutrality, or net equality) is the principle that Internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the Internet the same, not discriminating or charging differentially by user, content, site, platform, application, type of attached equipment, or mode of communication. The term was coined by Columbia University Professor Tim Wu in 2003, as an extension of the longstanding concept of a common carrier. Here's a link to Europe's guidelines on Net Neutrality. > http://berec.europa.eu/eng/document_register/subject_matter/berec/regulator… > Time for Africa to come up with our own set of guidelines on Net Neutrality? 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 > On 30 Aug 2016, at 5:55 PM, Lucie Krahulcova <lucie(a)accessnow.org> wrote: > > My apologies, here is the direct link to the guidelines: > > http://berec.europa.eu/eng/document_register/subject_matter/berec/regulator… > > >> On 30 Aug 2016 16:47, "Carolina Rossini" <crossini(a)publicknowledge.org> wrote: >> Hi Lucie, >> >> I am a bit lost in the website you've sent. Could you please circulate the link to the specific guidelines? \ >> >> Tks >> >> >> >> >> # # # >> # • # >> # # # >> Carolina Rossini >> Vice President, International Policy and Strategy >> + 1 (617) 697 9389 | skype: carolrossini | @carolinarossini >> PGP ID: 0xEC81015C >> Public Knowledge | @publicknowledge | www.publicknowledge.org >> 1818 N St. NW, Suite 410 | Washington, DC 20036 >> >> Save the Date! The IP3 Awards - September 22nd! >> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-ip3-awards-tickets-26519524612 >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 9:37 AM, Lucie Krahulcova <lucie(a)accessnow.org> wrote: >>> >>> Hello everyone, >>> >>> Just wanted to send around a quick update that the EU net neutrality guidelines are out today, and they are great! We are in the room and the atmosphere is both exciting and tense -- not everyone is as happy as we are today. >>> >>> http://berec.europa.eu/eng/document_register >>> >>> To recap: >>> >>> All of us at SavetheInternet.eu had several concerns about the TSM’s Net Neutrality provisions. When BEREC issued draft guidelines earlier this summer, it addressed several of our concerns, however, we urged BEREC to further clarify the text regarding specialised services, zero rating, and traffic management. >>> >>> BEREC has now diligently addressed most of these issues. Regarding, zero rating programmes, the guidelines confirm that “sub-internet” offers, where only a part of the internet is offered for “free” are incompatible with the TSM and therefore banned. >>> >>> Unfortunately, there is some uncertainty regarding another type of zero rating whereby a telco prioritises either its own content or that of third parties. For such offers, BEREC has developed a set of criteria for a ‘case by case’ assessment that every offer will have to comply with. While the criteria are quite robust, national regulators will need sufficient resources and ensure strong enforcement in order to prevent Net Neutrality violations. >>> >>> >>> A massive thank you goes out to this list; many of you submitted to the consultation, shared information with your networks, and joined us in fighting the industry by signing the 5G GNN letter! This was all entirely essential to the guidelines we are seeing today. >>> >>> I will be updating the map this week to reflect this -- Europe is turning blue! >>> >>> >>> Best from Brussels, >>> >>> -- >>> Lucie Krahulcova >>> Policy Associate >>> Access Now | accessnow.org >>> >>> PGP ID: 0x3AC47779 >>> Fingerprint: ADC0 DA6B 8FDE C90C DB41 0372 5416 4DF6 3AC4 7779 >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Lucie Krahulcova >>> Policy Associate >>> Access Now | accessnow.org >>> >>> PGP ID: 0x3AC47779 >>> Fingerprint: ADC0 DA6B 8FDE C90C DB41 0372 5416 4DF6 3AC4 7779

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Facebook CEO goes to Nigeria to witness Africa's tech revolution
by Peter Wakaba 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Listers,Good Morning.30/08/2016: Facebook CEO goes to Nigeria to witness Africa's tech revolution News Release - APO <no-reply(a)africa-wire.com> 8:41 PM (10 hours ago) to News If you cannot read that message click here. <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/6gA/0KMbAA/t.206/yeI5f9n-Q1qwG97eEj1PMQ…> *APO content is copyright free and can be republished at will.* [image: Facebook] <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/6gA/0KMbAA/t.206/yeI5f9n-Q1qwG97eEj1PMQ…> *PRESS RELEASE* *Facebook CEO goes to Nigeria to witness Africa's tech revolution* *Zuckerberg is in Nigeria to listen and learn and take ideas back to California on how Facebook can better support tech development and entrepreneurship across Africa* LONDON, United Kingdom, August 30, 2016/ -- Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) ( http://www.Facebook.com <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/6gA/0KMbAA/t.206/yeI5f9n-Q1qwG97eEj1PMQ…>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Nigeria this week on his first trip to Africa, using his time in the country to visit the Yaba technology hub in Lagos, meet with developers and partners, and explore Nollywood. Zuckerberg is in Nigeria to listen and learn and take ideas back to California on how Facebook can better support tech development and entrepreneurship across Africa. One of his first stops on the trip was to visit a 'Summer of Code Camp' at the Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in Yaba, known as the Silicon Valley of Nigeria. CcHub opened in 2011 and at the time didn't even have an office. Five years later they fill three floors and the roof of a building. At CcHub people can learn how to code, developers can get help launching their first products, and find mentors and funding. At CcHub Zuckerberg met with developers like Temi Giwa, who runs a platform called Life Bank (http://www.LifeBank.ng <http://links.africa-wire.com/mpss/c/6gA/0KMbAA/t.206/yeI5f9n-Q1qwG97eEj1PMQ…>) that makes blood available when and where it is needed in Nigeria. Life Bank saves lives by mobilizing blood donations, taking inventory of all blood available in the country, and delivering blood in the right condition to where it is needed. After visiting CcHub Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, said: “This is my first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. I'll be meeting with developers and entrepreneurs, and learning about the startup ecosystem in Nigeria. The energy here is amazing and I'm excited to learn as much as I can. “The first place I got to visit was the Co-creation Hub Nigeria (CcHUB) in Yaba. I got to talk to kids at a summer coding camp and entrepreneurs who come to CcHub to build and launch their apps. I'm looking forward to meeting more people in Nigeria.” *Meeting developers at Andela* Mark then went to Andela, an engineering organization that is building the next generation of technical leaders in Africa. Andela is a business that recruits the most talented technologists in Africa and shapes them into world-class developers through a four-year technical leadership program. In the two years since it was founded, Andela has accepted just over 200 engineers from a pool of more than 40,000 applicants. Andela developers spend six months mastering a technical stack and contributing to open source projects before being placed with global technology companies as full-time, distributed teammates, working out of Andela headquarters in Lagos and Nairobi. Earlier this year, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative invested in Andela after being impressed by the company's innovative model of learning and its drive to connect the global technology ecosystem with the most talented developers in Africa. Seni Sulyman, Director, Andela Lagos, said: “We are excited and honored to welcome Mark Zuckerberg to Lagos. His visit reinforces not only his support of Andela’s mission, but his belief that indeed the next generation of great technology leaders will come out of Lagos, Nigeria and cities across Africa. Andela has created a platform for passionate, driven software developers and engineers to break into the global tech ecosystem, but the barriers to entry are still very high. Mark’s visit demonstrates to all Nigerian developers and entrepreneurs that they’ve caught the attention of the tech world, and they are capable of succeeding on a truly global level." At the end of the day Zuckerberg stopped by an Express WiFi stand in Lagos owned by Rosemary Njoku. Facebook's Express WiFi lets entrepreneurs like Rosemary set up a hot spot to help their community access apps and services built by local developers. 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Fwd: We Need Your Help
by waudo siganga 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

Could interest some colleagues, please share with your other networks.... ----- Original message ----- From: ICANN <icann.communications(a)communications.icann.org> To: emailsignet(a)mailcan.com Subject: We Need Your Help Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 10:37:17 -0400 (EDT) Apply for the 2nd Security, Stability and Resiliency of the DNS Review Team! Apply for the 2nd Security, Stability and Resiliency of the DNS Review Team ICANN is seeking a geographically diverse team of security experts to look at operational stability and resiliency matters relating to the coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers. If this sounds like you, please submit your application for consideration to join the 2nd Security, Stability and Resiliency of the DNS Review Team (SSR2-RT). Applications are due on September 15th. The SSR2 Review Team is looking for candidates with a range of expertise such as: * Understanding of Internet Unique Identifiers, including: DNS, IP numbering, AS numbers, protocol parameters * Identification and mitigation of abuse within those sectors * Understanding operation of the DNS root name system * Understanding malware and abuse vectors and mitigations * Conducting risk assessment and management * Understanding corporate incident response Find out more by visiting the Call for Volunteers for SSR2[1] page, or view this Q&A presentation[2] for more information. Thank you! *The ICANN Team* Disclaimer: If you are receiving this email, it is because you have either participated in a prior Review or indicated your interest in learning about Reviews. ICANN, 12025 Waterfront Dr., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094 *FastMail WARNING: URL text and host don't match, possible phishing attempt. URL disabled. Original URL='_ https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001fV5zcrmnzCVnMiD3Cw8NvQ%3D%…'. Original text='_<span id="unsubscribeLinkText">SafeUnsubscribe™</span> emailsignet(a)mailcan.com_'. For more information on phishing click here.* Forward this email[3] | Update Profile[4] | About our service provider[5] Sent by icann.communications(a)communications.icann.org Links: 1. http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qVJXSLIl0webuesGxHs34mklr_lcX8BthRMqPQs0sH_g… 2. http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qVJXSLIl0webuesGxHs34mklr_lcX8BthRMqPQs0sH_g… 3. http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=nj88a9rab&m=1118638566701&ea=… 4. https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001fV5zcrmnzCVnMiD3Cw8NvQ%3D%… 5. http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…

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Welcome TICAD VI to Nairobi!
by Wangari Kabiru 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

Blessed Thursday! Welcome TICAD VI to Nairobi! A wakeup call is needed especially in our local industry side. Thriving industry enables the nation and its peoples to support themselves in the 3 major areas this partnership is hedged on. Which then means that any partnership coming to Africa would require to elevated their game beyond "basic needs". The 3 Pillars identified in the partnership are; Economic, Health, Social Stability (Draft Nairobi Declaration). Promoting science, technology and innovation falls as one of the 6 crosscutting areas.(Surprise surprise ICTs is not a pillar) "Science, technology including ICT, and innovation are useful tools for realizing sustained quality growth in a wide range of sectors including, not only in high value added industry but also in areas such as food security, health, climate change, other environment issues as well as social stability. It could also be used to address security challenges." (Draft Nairobi Declaration). Surprisingly the "Economic, Health, Social Stability" product and service propositions for Africa from our Japan friends will have been driven by their prowess - Technology advancement and innovation. Have fruitful deliberations. Many thanks. Regards/Wangari

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Very Interesting security fears being expressed here on the US Vote
by Alfred Otieno 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

This Election Could Be Hacked, And We Need To Plan For It - Forbes <http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2016/08/23/this-election-could-be-hack…> BY DAVID DAMATO -- The federal government also has a responsibility to start treating election security as national security, and to share national threat intelligence and countermeasures with states and local governments. http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2016/08/23/this- election-could-be-hacked-and-we-need-to-plan-for-it/#47c3146ff8ed *Alfred Otieno Ogola* *Homeboyz - Aktivate PR* *Cell: 0722-781-430*

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Govt rejected the proposd ICT Practitioners Bill 2016
by Tony White 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

"Govt rejected the proposd ICT Practitioners Bill 2016 sayng it will isolate Kenya from the global stage and participating in ICT innovations" https://twitter.com/MoICTKenya/status/770447680170491904 -- Tony White

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Digital Economy Act 2010 - UK
by Bernard Kioko 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

Interesting read for those interested in the topic An Act (UK) to make provision about the functions of the Office of Communications; to make provision about the online infringement of copyright and about penalties for infringement of copyright and performers' rights; to make provision about internet domain registries; to make provision about the functions of the Channel Four Television Corporation; to make provision about the regulation of television and radio services; to make provision about the regulation of the use of the electromagnetic spectrum; to amend the Video Recordings Act 1984; to make provision about public lending right in relation to electronic publications; and for connected purposes More at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Economy_Act_2010 -- * ------------------------------ * This e-mail and any attachments may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law and is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). Any unauthorized review, use, or disclosure or distribution is prohibited. Any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting on any information contained in this email is hereby excluded. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the contents and notify the sender immediately; do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose or store or copy the information in any medium. Whilst our e-mails are checked for viruses, we cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free, does not contain malicious code or is incompatible with your electronic system and the Company does not accept liability in respect of viruses, malicious code or any related problems that you might experience. For further information about us, please contact us at the address indicated below. Bernsoft Interactive Limited - P O Box 15177-00100 Nairobi - Tel: +254 722 929192 Email: admin(a)bernsoft.com Web: www.bernsoft.com

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Fwd: [Kenya-ExCom] INVITATION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS MODELLING WITH UNIFIED MODELLING LANGUAGE (UML) ON 30th - 31st AUGUST 2016
by John Matogo 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

Dear colleagues. This may be of interest to some of you. John Matogo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Humphrey Muhindi <hmuhindi(a)ieee.org> Date: Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 12:03 AM Subject: [Kenya-ExCom] INVITATION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS MODELLING WITH UNIFIED MODELLING LANGUAGE (UML) ON 30th - 31st AUGUST 2016 To: KENYA-BOARD(a)listserv.ieee.org Dear Member of the Computer Society Kenya Chapter *,* On behalf of the IEEE Kenya Section Executive Committee we would like to extend a cordial invite to you for the above workshop to be held at the Kenyatta University on the 30th – 31st August 2016 from 9am to 5pm. The course is intended for lecturers and graduate students who plan to be instructors in universities and colleges. In support of engineering education at universities in Africa, the IEEE supports visiting lecturers to deliver short courses at participating African universities. Mr. Roozbeh Mehrdadi from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has been invited to deliver short courses in the month of August 2016. Roozbeh has been working at UBC (in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department) since 2000, where he has been advising and aiding professors and students in their hands-on research, teaching and lab projects. Roozbeh received his Master degree at UBC in 2005 in System on a Chip (SoC) design and verification methods. He was employed as lecturer at UBC and taught courses in Software Engineering, Operating Systems and Digital Design. This workshop will cover topics related to 1. Why Model and How to Model Complex Systems 2. What is UML and what are its basic notations 3. How to do requirement analysis and draw Use-Case diagrams and Why 4. How to capture communication in Sequence Diagrams 5. How to identify objects and their relationships 6. How to extract Class Diagrams from Objects and their relations 7. How to go from Class Diagrams to coding In each lecture, the topics will be presented via examples and interactive problem solving. By the end of the workshop, the participants could translate the UML models to C++ code. Prerequisites: Previous software development experience with large projects is helpful If you would like to participate please write to me hmuhindi(a)ieee.org by 1pm Monday 29th August to be included in the program. *(Bcc intended*) <hmuhindi(a)ieee.org>

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Fwd: Crash course on the Internet Governance Observatory Tool - Join the GIPO webinar on 14.09!
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

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[Kenya-ExCom] INVITATION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS MODELLING WITH UNIFIED MODELLING LANGUAGE (UML) ON 30th - 31st AUGUST 2016
by Paul Korir 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

Dear Mr. Muhinid, Will it be possible to access the course material remotely or at a later date? I’m interested. Regards, Dr. Paul Korir, PhD +44 7780 283 183 Ordnung muß sein

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Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop
by Wangari Kabiru 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

Blessed Thursday! Your query on knowing anyone using - I do not know. The concept of enrolment to higher education with a laptop is laudable; this university generation must have visionaries to jerk it otherwise their small brothers in Class 1 with laptops will be more user savvy. Might HELB or now the local banks see this as an opportunity to bundle attractive laptop loan products as part of the student education journey. I believe the technical handicaps cited give opportunity for those who are tech savvy to engage with the JKUAT in the Taifa laptop as a project work in progress (while instilling great customer service practices e.g returns, replacement, parental (stakeholder) communication). If this is not possible then it would be a big problem. The expectation would be for Kenya to be ready and to motivate more of its neighbours to borrow the "laptop per child policy", opening Kenya for the huge market. I do hope the journalist would follow up the trail to address the allegations without diluting the actual possible benefits of such a project. Be blessed. Regards/WangariOn Aug 25, 2016 12:10, Musya Michael via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Anyone using this laptop? Experiences so far? > > http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2016/08/22/parents-protest-jkuats-imposition… > > > -- > Regards, > > Michael Musya. > > > I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. > Philippians 4:13

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Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop
by arebacollins 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

I still don't get it. 1: why should we spend resources to attempt producing stuff we have zero chance of being competitive in? National pride? Lack of stuff we might be competitive in? 2: why should we focus on being a light manufacturing hub Daktari? Why not for instance be a net agricultural producer? (Climate, water, and lots of starving peeps in the neighbourhood). 3: suppose we force consumption of said "made in Kenya product" produced by the local manufacturer, why then favour just that. Why not force government to use Mobius? How then , or when do they become global competitive industries? I'm afraid I see no difference between this and Nyayo pioneer. I suspect our education system, and western leaning capitalism has made us incapable of appreciating anything local. That's where change needs to start from; investing in the fabric that ties us. Sent from my Samsung device -------- Original message -------- From: Lawrence Njogu via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: 27/08/2016 11:51 pm (GMT+03:00) To: arebacollins(a)gmail.com Cc: Lawrence Njogu <lnjogu(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop  @Ndemo I totally agree with you !! We need to support our own Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:03:32 +0300 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke CC: bndemo(a)bitangendemo.me To: lnjogu(a)hotmail.com Walubengo,MOIC actually bought 100 Madaraka Desk Tops from JKUAT and Multimedia. They are still in use and we never had any complaints. That is why I advocate for a policy to buy locally made electronic products. We have an opportunity to compete with India that is priming itself as the global hub of light electronic producta through it moto Make in India. If you look at Konza's strategic documents, we were high on light electronic manufacturing. KAIST is looking to build that capacity and several mobile handset manufacturers are eyeing the same. We cannot be the ones pouring cold water on an opportunity like this. Ndemo. On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Waithaka.. NASA has some of the most sophisticated and quality assured software there is. And the NASA I know wont procure something that will compromise the quality standards they have. Just think about it. They send a space-craft to Pluto against 1000 parameters that they need to get right. The project costs billions of dollars. And they made it to pluto. Thats worth a clap. What is not worth a clap is getting desperate people to buy your technology. On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 10:47 AM, Waithaka Ngigi <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: Ahmed, This is way too simplistic... It's like the German Chancellor saying since they have VW, BMW & Mercedes there's no need for The German Government to buy and promote upcoming German products. Would NASA in the US consider buying a cheaper Super Computer from China, for example, because HP & Dell need to sort out their business models? Huawei, for reasons disguised as 'National Security' cannot sell a single product to the US Govt... Not when US has firms like CISCO & Juniper building similiar equipment. ‎The thinking that there's no patriotism when purchasing products is only propagated at the developing world's so that they can open up their markets. Waithaka Ngigi Alliance Technologies www.at.co.ke From: Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanetSent: Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:01 AMTo: Ngigi WaithakaReply To: KICTAnet ICT Policy DiscussionsCc: Ahmed Mohamed MaawySubject: Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop Personal comments: A business model that forces success is not a successful business. Its a dictatorial business. Examples of famous products from Kenya that Kenyans use: M-PesaM-Kopa SolarMobius UshahidiBRCKBitPesaKopoKopoPesaPalAnd the list goes on...Some businesses just need to sort out their business models. On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 9:51 AM, Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: @ Prof Ndemo, As you well know and remember, we experimented with our famous e-Maddo machines that were assembled at a local university and we tried to sell them to government ministries - without much success. Each ministry had and perhaps still has its 'owners' who will NOT want to buy local when they can buy foreign - with some good 'personal returns' :-) We have great ideas, but zero execution. #What_Would_Magufuli_Do :-)? walu. From: Bitange Ndemo via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Cc: Bitange Ndemo <bndemo(a)bitangendemo.me> Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 11:20 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop David,You are a great man. Keep on sharing your experiences. Policy is a democrat's tool for benevolent dictatorship. The Government should just have a policy to buy lab tops and desk tops from JKUAT. Our taxes should be spent on our products. Ndemo. On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 4:24 PM, David Otwoma via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Michael, I first met Taifa laptops when we had the ASK Show in 2015. I thought it great then, and seeing this new development I think it is very good. http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/ departments/it/taifa-a3- laptop/ It reminded me of how I returned to Kenya in 2006 after almost 10 years abroad. The government had just removed duty on PC parts and hence since I was entitled to a 40 foot container with my personal effects I filled it with motherboards, RAMs, HDs and other things not available locally. When it was eventually cleared I got some of my childhood pals we grew together in Eastlands and we would assemble "No Name" tower or desk top and enabled many who could not afford branded i.e. IBM, HP, Dell etc. to still enjoy what a computer can as the hardware of essence is the motherboard, RAM, HD while software those days one could pirate MS without dire consequences. My bossom buddy got his son admitted to JKUAT and when the boy was sent home for not having a laptop I advised he gets the Taifa as he will pay by installments. Going forward what JKUAT may do is enter into an agreement with some commercial bank(s) who can provide soft loans (now that interest rates are coming down by law) to enable those who wish to pay back in 4 or 5 years to have that facility. Globally I used to see German made (Siemen Company) desktops and towers sold to students through local arrangements with European banks not only in Germany but in Austria and Switzerland too. That does not stop those who may wish to buy say Apple, Toshiba, HP etc at a premium doing so. The beauty is we have our own, even if forced down out children's' throats, it eventually will bring about the effect I have seen in far of places like Japan, South Korea, USA just to name a few. I remember a friend who had to attended a 6 months training course in Japan was issued a Toshiba laptop and its cost included in the training package. the whole class had more than 20 Africans and it occurred every year since 1997. If JKUAT can borrow that leaf and extend beyong 1st years reporting to civil servants who have to attend some compulsory courses not available at Kenya School of Government it will be great as it would boost usage and outlet of this Taifa laptops. Better still is making a deal with government entities like the Ministries, Parastatals etc and supply us with this laptops. Only last week I was issued with the biannual replacement of my laptop witha HP imported from United Arab Emirates and I am willing to bet half my August salary that it was purchased in excess of kshs. 70,000 while its specs are not so different from the Taifa laptop! Why are we happier creating jobs for technicians (since someone may argue degree holders should not be assembling laptops) abroad while our own youths are jobless. Why do we wish to export our dollars abroad when we could pass the money to our own locally to spend locally, the bigger chunks, eventually? Finally every-time I visit West African countries I notice they do not wear suits like we do in kenya starting from their President down to the street urchins. They have evolved a sophisticated clothing industry that do not allow 'someone died aka mitumba' industry as we have here. Let me start counting the minutes to Furahi day. -- -- David Otwoma, PhD Chief Scientist, National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) Utalii House, P.O Box 30623-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Safcom tel: +254 722 141771, Orange tel: +254 (0)20 2346915, email: otwooma(a)gmail.com & otwoma(a)uonbi.ac.ke http://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?ref=profile&id= 100000614284149 http://www.nacosti.go.ke & Chairman, Eastern Africa Association for Radiation Protection, http://www.eaarp.org/ On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 12:10 PM, Musya Michael via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Anyone using this laptop? Experiences so far? http://www.the-star.co.ke/news /2016/08/22/parents-protest- jkuats-imposition-of-taifa- laptops-on-students_c1407693 -- Regards, Michael Musya. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 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Taifa Laptop
by Musya Michael 27 Aug '16

27 Aug '16

Anyone using this laptop? Experiences so far? http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2016/08/22/parents-protest-jkuats-imposition… -- Regards, Michael Musya. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

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Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop
by Job Muriuki 27 Aug '16

27 Aug '16

In the spirit of supporting the Taifa laptop project why doesn't the government procure the laptops for use in government institutions. On Aug 27, 2016 5:13 PM, "Walubengo J via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: @Ndemo, True that. The Ministry of ICT where you were the 'owner' did buy the PCs - and that was great. But to make the project sustainable we needed other Permanent Secs to stand up and buy into the the vision. From the arguments on this list, it is clear we have a long way to go. In my younger days, I belonged to the group of Kenyans that laughed off the 'Nyayo-car' and thought it was a waste of money. Later on, I regret why Kenyans never supported this project. This is because behind it, was a group of researchers from UoN trying to get our 'jua-kali' sector into the next level. Nyayo-car WAS never the project. The ecosystem around building Nyayo-car was the Project. As @Waithaka has also tried to explain. The Americans (NASA) going to the moon or mars is never the project. The industry, technology and competency spin-off resulting from the Americans trying to the go the moon is the true worth of the project. Same with Taifa laptop or Madaraka PCs. It is a failure only if you refuse to see the bigger picture. That said, we must also acknowledge our Kenyan appetite for corrupting big picture projects during implementations. That can spin the project into a completely new trajectory :-( walu. ------------------------------ *From:* Bitange Ndemo <bndemo(a)bitangendemo.me> *To:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> *Sent:* Saturday, August 27, 2016 11:03 AM *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop Walubengo, MOIC actually bought 100 Madaraka Desk Tops from JKUAT and Multimedia. They are still in use and we never had any complaints. That is why I advocate for a policy to buy locally made electronic products. We have an opportunity to compete with India that is priming itself as the global hub of light electronic producta through it moto Make in India. If you look at Konza's strategic documents, we were high on light electronic manufacturing. KAIST is looking to build that capacity and several mobile handset manufacturers are eyeing the same. We cannot be the ones pouring cold water on an opportunity like this. Ndemo. On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Waithaka.. NASA has some of the most sophisticated and quality assured software there is. And the NASA I know wont procure something that will compromise the quality standards they have. Just think about it. They send a space-craft to Pluto against 1000 parameters that they need to get right. The project costs billions of dollars. And they made it to pluto. Thats worth a clap. What is not worth a clap is getting desperate people to buy your technology. On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 10:47 AM, Waithaka Ngigi <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: Ahmed, This is way too simplistic... It's like the German Chancellor saying since they have VW, BMW & Mercedes there's no need for The German Government to buy and promote upcoming German products. Would NASA in the US consider buying a cheaper Super Computer from China, for example, because HP & Dell need to sort out their business models? Huawei, for reasons disguised as 'National Security' cannot sell a single product to the US Govt... Not when US has firms like CISCO & Juniper building similiar equipment. ‎The thinking that there's no patriotism when purchasing products is only propagated at the developing world's so that they can open up their markets. Waithaka Ngigi Alliance Technologies www.at.co.ke *From: *Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet *Sent: *Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:01 AM *To: *Ngigi Waithaka *Reply To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions *Cc: *Ahmed Mohamed Maawy *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop Personal comments: A business model that forces success is not a successful business. Its a dictatorial business. Examples of famous products from Kenya that Kenyans use: - M-Pesa - M-Kopa Solar - Mobius - Ushahidi - BRCK - BitPesa - KopoKopo - PesaPal - And the list goes on... Some businesses just need to sort out their business models. On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 9:51 AM, Walubengo J via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: @ Prof Ndemo, As you well know and remember, we experimented with our famous e-Maddo machines that were assembled at a local university and we tried to sell them to government ministries - without much success. Each ministry had and perhaps still has its 'owners' who will NOT want to buy local when they can buy foreign - with some good 'personal returns' :-) We have great ideas, but zero execution. #What_Would_Magufuli_Do :-)? walu. ------------------------------ *From:* Bitange Ndemo via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com *Cc:* Bitange Ndemo <bndemo(a)bitangendemo.me> *Sent:* Friday, August 26, 2016 11:20 PM *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop David, You are a great man. Keep on sharing your experiences. Policy is a democrat's tool for benevolent dictatorship. The Government should just have a policy to buy lab tops and desk tops from JKUAT. Our taxes should be spent on our products. Ndemo. On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 4:24 PM, David Otwoma via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Michael, I first met Taifa laptops when we had the ASK Show in 2015. I thought it great then, and seeing this new development I think it is very good. http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/ departments/it/taifa-a3- laptop/ <http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/departments/it/taifa-a3-laptop/> It reminded me of how I returned to Kenya in 2006 after almost 10 years abroad. The government had just removed duty on PC parts and hence since I was entitled to a 40 foot container with my personal effects I filled it with motherboards, RAMs, HDs and other things not available locally. When it was eventually cleared I got some of my childhood pals we grew together in Eastlands and we would assemble "No Name" tower or desk top and enabled many who could not afford branded i.e. IBM, HP, Dell etc. to still enjoy what a computer can as the hardware of essence is the motherboard, RAM, HD while software those days one could pirate MS without dire consequences. My bossom buddy got his son admitted to JKUAT and when the boy was sent home for not having a laptop I advised he gets the Taifa as he will pay by installments. Going forward what JKUAT may do is enter into an agreement with some commercial bank(s) who can provide soft loans (now that interest rates are coming down by law) to enable those who wish to pay back in 4 or 5 years to have that facility. Globally I used to see German made (Siemen Company) desktops and towers sold to students through local arrangements with European banks not only in Germany but in Austria and Switzerland too. That does not stop those who may wish to buy say Apple, Toshiba, HP etc at a premium doing so. The beauty is we have our own, even if forced down out children's' throats, it eventually will bring about the effect I have seen in far of places like Japan, South Korea, USA just to name a few. I remember a friend who had to attended a 6 months training course in Japan was issued a Toshiba laptop and its cost included in the training package. the whole class had more than 20 Africans and it occurred every year since 1997. If JKUAT can borrow that leaf and extend beyong 1st years reporting to civil servants who have to attend some compulsory courses not available at Kenya School of Government it will be great as it would boost usage and outlet of this Taifa laptops. Better still is making a deal with government entities like the Ministries, Parastatals etc and supply us with this laptops. Only last week I was issued with the biannual replacement of my laptop witha HP imported from United Arab Emirates and I am willing to bet half my August salary that it was purchased in excess of kshs. 70,000 while its specs are not so different from the Taifa laptop! Why are we happier creating jobs for technicians (since someone may argue degree holders should not be assembling laptops) abroad while our own youths are jobless. Why do we wish to export our dollars abroad when we could pass the money to our own locally to spend locally, the bigger chunks, eventually? Finally every-time I visit West African countries I notice they do not wear suits like we do in kenya starting from their President down to the street urchins. They have evolved a sophisticated clothing industry that do not allow 'someone died aka mitumba' industry as we have here. Let me start counting the minutes to Furahi day. -- -- David Otwoma, PhD Chief Scientist, National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) Utalii House, P.O Box 30623-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Safcom tel: +254 722 141771, Orange tel: +254 (0)20 2346915, email: otwooma(a)gmail.com & otwoma(a)uonbi.ac.ke http://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?ref=profile&id= 100000614284149 <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=100000614284149> http://www.nacosti.go.ke & Chairman, Eastern Africa Association for Radiation Protection, http://www.eaarp.org/ On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 12:10 PM, Musya Michael via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Anyone using this laptop? Experiences so far? http://www.the-star.co.ke/news /2016/08/22/parents-protest- jkuats-imposition-of-taifa- laptops-on-students_c1407693 <http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2016/08/22/parents-protest-jkuats-imposition…> -- Regards, Michael Musya. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 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Re: [kictanet] Random Online (internet) query to the question "Who Owns...........?: " Taifa Laptop
by Wangari Kabiru 27 Aug '16

27 Aug '16

Blessed Saturday! Yes corporations are global and we may even have firms founded by Kenyans that operate in other countries. Please encourage them. So let us not mix up on this in this discussion. When saying that a firm or initiative is a Kenyan innovation, I would use an "innovation meter" measuring what is from the Kenyan human capital, Kenyan investors...such metrics. At Kenya's developmental aspiration stage, I see this more in context of the ideation (teams), ownership. Majority of the big, top of mind names that keep being bounced about as Kenyan innovations, yes are innovations, innovations operating in Kenya, Kenya is a good consumer of them, we have more outflow of the profit that retention of returns. If this is how we define Kenyan, then this is the doubtful part. Why this distinction is important is to ensure we do not camouflage the human potential & risk appetite, investment capacities and capabilities. There is a big distinction when Kenyans ideate, startup, own and grow. Be blessed. Regards/WangariOn Aug 27, 2016 1:36 PM, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy <ultimateprogramer(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Its a global arena and long gone are days of these questions. > > Football teams in England are being owned by Russians and Arabs and Americans. Still being called English football teams. > > Richard Branson owns businesses that are even in the US and are being called names like Virgin America. > > PwC and KPMG and the likes have local offices in every imaginable country. > > Samsung (Korea) is buying techology companies in the US. Recently: Joyent. > > Speaking of which. Kenyan companies in Tax Heaven countries like Mauritius? Comments on this? > > Its not a suitable question in local context. > > > On 27 Aug 2016 1:18 p.m., "Wangari Kabiru via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Blessed day! >> >> This is the response on a random Online (internet) query to the question "Who Owns...........?". To the below cited as Kenyan innovations on KICTANET. Note there may be many more responses as you do a random query >> >> In innovation speak, tafadhali jaza pengo, so Kenya is a.........., Kenyan's are innovative? Kenyans are not innovative? Kenyans are good consumers of innovations? >> >> 1.M-Pesa >> “The people working on M-Pesa service are Vodafone staff in Germany, the UK. Safaricom does not have people working on M-Pesa.” Vodafone owns the M-Pesa concept and has introduced it in eight countries including Kenya, India, Tanzania, and South Africa.May 14, 2013 >> >> Type Public. Owned by Vodafone 40% & Permanent Secretary (The Treasury) 35% >> >> 2. M-Kopa Solar >> M-Kopa (M = mobile, 'kopa' is Swahili for 'borrowed') is a Kenyan solar energy company that was founded in 2011 by Nick Hughes, Chad Larson, and Jesse Moore.[1] Moore and Hughes were previously colleagues at Vodafone,[2] and Larson and Moore were fellow MBA students at Oxford University [3][4] The company sells home solar systems in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.[5] Customers pay a deposit of 3,500 KES (approx $35), take the system home then pay 50 KES (approx $0.50) a day for a period of one year, to own the solar system. Daily payments are made through M-PESA, a mobile phone based money system, and in addition to getting solar power, customers also slowly off-set the cost of the device.[6] The system is meant for an off-grid household who is using kerosene (paraffin) lamps to light their home, and paying for batteries and phone charging. >> >> 3. Mobius >> Q & A with Joel Jackson, founder of Mobius Motors >> By John Peabody May 23, 2013 >> Tags: AFRICA | CARS | MOBIUS | SMALL BUSINESS >> In February, Global Post profiled an interesting startup in Africa called Mobius Motors that is working to manufacture affordable ($6,000) cars designed specifically for Africans. >> >> By simplifying the designs through the elimination of non-essential parts like power steering and air conditioning, the team at Mobius is able to drastically reduce the cost of the vehicle, which they hope will help small business owners in need of affordable transportation. Reuters reached Mobius founder and CEO Joel Jackson over email to ask him about his plans for the car company and some of the challenges he foresees. >> >> Reuters: First can you tell me briefly how Mobius came about? I understand you were working in Africa when you had the idea? >> >> J.J.: Mobius was inspired by my experience working in rural Kenya in 2009 with a startup forestry venture. In this role I spent time with local farming communities and learned about some of their day-to-day challenges. One of the biggest issues these communities faced was immobility. Without access to appropriate forms of transport many people would walk tens of kilometers to get around – to get access to schools, or doctors, or clean drinking water or farming inputs. >> >> The vision of Mobius is to build a more appropriate and affordable vehicle for transport businesses and in turn create a platform for mobility across Africa. >> >> Reuters: Can you give us some info about the company? Number of employees, how many cars you currently build/hope to build? Any info on financials? >> >> J.J.: Mobius has 24 employees. We’ve built two prototype vehicles and one production alpha vehicle; and we’re launching initial proof-of-concept production of 50 vehicles in Q3 2013. To date, Mobius has raised several million dollars of investment and we plan to increa

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Random Online (internet) query to the question "Who Owns...........?: " Taifa Laptop
by Wangari Kabiru 27 Aug '16

27 Aug '16

Blessed day! This is the response on a random Online (internet) query to the question "Who Owns...........?". To the below cited as Kenyan innovations on KICTANET. Note there may be many more responses as you do a random query In innovation speak, tafadhali jaza pengo, so Kenya is a.........., Kenyan's are innovative? Kenyans are not innovative? Kenyans are good consumers of innovations? 1.M-Pesa “The people working on M-Pesa service are Vodafone staff in Germany, the UK. Safaricom does not have people working on M-Pesa.” Vodafone owns the M-Pesa concept and has introduced it in eight countries including Kenya, India, Tanzania, and South Africa.May 14, 2013 Type Public. Owned by Vodafone 40% & Permanent Secretary (The Treasury) 35% 2. M-Kopa Solar M-Kopa (M = mobile, 'kopa' is Swahili for 'borrowed') is a Kenyan solar energy company that was founded in 2011 by Nick Hughes, Chad Larson, and Jesse Moore.[1] Moore and Hughes were previously colleagues at Vodafone,[2] and Larson and Moore were fellow MBA students at Oxford University [3][4] The company sells home solar systems in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.[5] Customers pay a deposit of 3,500 KES (approx $35), take the system home then pay 50 KES (approx $0.50) a day for a period of one year, to own the solar system. Daily payments are made through M-PESA, a mobile phone based money system, and in addition to getting solar power, customers also slowly off-set the cost of the device.[6] The system is meant for an off-grid household who is using kerosene (paraffin) lamps to light their home, and paying for batteries and phone charging. 3. Mobius Q & A with Joel Jackson, founder of Mobius Motors By John Peabody May 23, 2013 Tags: AFRICA | CARS | MOBIUS | SMALL BUSINESS In February, Global Post profiled an interesting startup in Africa called Mobius Motors that is working to manufacture affordable ($6,000) cars designed specifically for Africans. By simplifying the designs through the elimination of non-essential parts like power steering and air conditioning, the team at Mobius is able to drastically reduce the cost of the vehicle, which they hope will help small business owners in need of affordable transportation. Reuters reached Mobius founder and CEO Joel Jackson over email to ask him about his plans for the car company and some of the challenges he foresees. Reuters: First can you tell me briefly how Mobius came about? I understand you were working in Africa when you had the idea? J.J.: Mobius was inspired by my experience working in rural Kenya in 2009 with a startup forestry venture. In this role I spent time with local farming communities and learned about some of their day-to-day challenges. One of the biggest issues these communities faced was immobility. Without access to appropriate forms of transport many people would walk tens of kilometers to get around – to get access to schools, or doctors, or clean drinking water or farming inputs. The vision of Mobius is to build a more appropriate and affordable vehicle for transport businesses and in turn create a platform for mobility across Africa. Reuters: Can you give us some info about the company? Number of employees, how many cars you currently build/hope to build? Any info on financials? J.J.: Mobius has 24 employees. We’ve built two prototype vehicles and one production alpha vehicle; and we’re launching initial proof-of-concept production of 50 vehicles in Q3 2013. To date, Mobius has raised several million dollars of investment and we plan to increase production to 300 units in mid 2014. 4. Ushahidi Ushahidi, Inc. Founded 2008 Founder Erik Hersman, Ory Okolloh, Juliana Rotich, David Kobia Type 501(c)(3) Tax ID no. 2652079 Focus activism, mapping Location Nairobi, Kenya Origins Crowdsourcing Area served World Method mapping and geospatial Owner Ushahidi, Inc. Key people Erik Hersman, Juliana Rotich, David Kobia, Revenue US$300,000 Endowment US$1,800,000[1] Employees 29 Volunteers 50 Slogan Crowdsourcing Crisis Information Website ushahidi.com 5. BRCK Background Company: BRCK Started: 2013 Total VC Funding: $4.2 million HQ: Nairobi, Kenya Linkedin Employee Count: 23 Co-founders: Reg Orton (CTO), Jon Shuler , Philip Walton (COO), Erik Hersman (CEO) Product: Mobile Wi-Fi Device 6. BitPesa One bitcoin start-up is building what it hopes will become a template for using digital currencies in the developing world, a much-talked-about market for cryptocurrencies. It’s called BitPesa, it’s based in Nairobi, and it’s beginning a beta test this week of its first product, a remittance service for Kenyans living abroad. On Friday, the start-up launched a pilot remittance program involving about 15 Kenyans in London, who can begin using BitPesa to send money back home. If it works, and spreads, it promises to lower the billions currently spent on transfer fees, and, its founders hope, maybe even spark a tech boom in Kenya. BitPesa is the brainchild of Duncan Goldie-Scot, a well-known name in microfinance, and Elizabeth Rossiello, a Queens-born former Credit Suisse banker with a background in microfinance who’s been living in Nairobi the past five years. With Ms. Rossiello acting as CEO, the company has raised $700,000 so far 7. KopoKopo Kopo Kopo is a United States company, with offices in Kenya and Tanzania. We are supported by reputed investors ... 8. PesaPal Africa / Interview: PesaPal’s Agosta Liko on African mobile payment solutionsBy Mark Kaigwa on 9 August, 2010 email article Agosta Liko, CEO of PesaPal, relocated to Kenya from the US to start Verviant, a software development company in Nairobi. Three years later, the team at Verviant launched PesaPal with a vision of enabling Kenyans to make online payments. PesaPal is making great strides in bridging the mobile and electronic payment divide in Kenya, and is set to expand to more African countries next year. Mark Kaigwa sat down with the CEO to discuss his perspective on doing business in Kenya, the African condition, and on how PesaPal was able to gain traction with ordinary people. MK: How would you describe PesaPal at present, and where do you see the company heading in the future? AL: In short, PesaPal is electronic payments; payments for the African condition. Doing things and answering problems that wouldn’t make sense if my co-founders weren’t African. It may make no sense to others but it applies for Africa. “Social Cash” is a part of the African condition and culture. Social cash is how you raise money for weddings, funeral committees or harambee (a type of Kenyan fundraising meeting between family, friends and well-wishers.) When these people get together, they bring with them cash, cheques, mobile payments, bank transfers, etc. If you can have all that maintained and tracked from one account you’ve solved a problem. And it’s good for bookkeeping and for their affairs. To the rest of the world Africa is a place of “micropayments” but to us it’s a lot of money. They talk about $2 a day and conclude “that’s not a lot of money”. And the list goes on...On Aug 27, 2016 10:13, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Well said Ahmed, the crux of it is looking at the entire Value Chain from Ideation to Market penetration and customer support. > > We often marvel at novelty and seldom subject it to an entire trajectory path. > > One of the skills that often need to be embedded alongside the repertoire of skills needed for innovative ventures to thrive is Business Development. That skill delivered in a coaching intervention format i.e constant questioning, goal setting and action will ensure the list given by Ahmed grows significantly.... > > Restful weekend to all...unless you are at TICAD of course. .. > > > Timothy Oriedo > > about.me/Timoriedo > > > > > On 27 Aug 2016 10:01 am, "Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Personal comments: >> >> A business model that forces success is not a successful business. Its a dictatorial business. >> >> Examples of famous products from Kenya that Kenyans use: >> M-Pesa >> M-Kopa Solar >> Mobius >> Ushahidi >> BRCK >> BitPesa >> KopoKopo >> PesaPal >> And the list goes on... >> >> Some businesses just need to sort out their business models. >> >> >> >> On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 9:51 AM, Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> @ Prof Ndemo, >>> >>> As you well know and remember, we experimented with our famous e-Maddo machines that were assembled at a local university and we tried to sell them to government ministries - without much success. >>> >>> Each ministry had and perhaps still has its 'owners' who will NOT want to buy local when they can buy foreign - with some good 'personal returns' :-) >>> >>> We have great ideas, but zero execution. >>> >>> #What_Would_Magufuli_Do :-)? >>> >>> walu. >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Bitange Ndemo via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >>> Cc: Bitange Ndemo <bndemo(a)bitangendemo.me> >>> Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 11:20 PM >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop >>> >>> David, >>> You are a great man. Keep on sharing your experiences. Policy is a democrat's tool for benevolent dictatorship. The Government should just have a policy to buy lab tops and desk tops from JKUAT. Our taxes should be spent on our products. >>> >>> Ndemo. >>> >>> On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 4:24 PM, David Otwoma via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>> Michael, >>>> >>>> I first met Taifa laptops w

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Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop
by Josiah Mugambi 27 Aug '16

27 Aug '16

I think the root of this lively discussion has been the JKUAT administration seemingly *forcing* students to buy the Taifa laptops, and not admitting new students who do not do so. It's one thing to have a policy where a Govt body buys locally assembled or manufactured products. I think it is another thing to force a private citizen to buy a product locally made or not, and deny one access to higher education even at a public institution, if said product is not purchased. I'm all for buy and build local, but there are surely other ways of implementing it. This for me crosses a line. The special software argument doesn't fly since that said software can quite easily run on other hardware. What about choice of buying the Taifa laptop at a better price (as a result of various interventions) to the regular market? On Aug 27, 2016 1:19 PM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Waithaka And Kenyans are not desperate people‎ and we don't make crappy products! Let's get over the mentality that everything good has to come from outside! I agree with you. I assure you however that not all Kenyans like to buy foreign. We just want to make sure that Kenyan companies don't get way with producing or giving crappy service and want us to buy just because it's Kenyan!! The days of *Serikali Saidia* are gone. It has to be *Tusaidiane*. *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 On 27 Aug 2016, at 11:20 AM, Waithaka Ngigi via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: NASA today has good QA systems and products, yes. But, that didn't happen overnight... When they started, their systems were of such poor quality that quite a number of astronauts lost their lives, The Challenger incident being the most well known. Despite these set backs, they didn't issue a tender to Russia and/or EU to sell them their technology, they rolled their sleeves and got down to work. ‎India, last year got to Mars. They spent 1/1000th of the NASA budget, built a simpler craft and got there. There were many naysayers who ofcourse questioned the wisdom of the entire project. Those who asked why can't India just buy rockets & spacecraft from US & Russia instead of forcing these 'crapy' rockets on 'poor' Indians. But, they were smarter than that. They knew the so called crappy rockets would get them there eventually. And they did! This is what we lack; we mostly look for quick solutions as opposed to sustainable solutions. And Kenyans are not desperate people‎ and we don't make crappy products! Let's get over the mentality that everything good has to come from outside! Waithaka Ngigi Alliance Technologies www.at.co.ke *From: *Ahmed Mohamed Maawy *Sent: *Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:54 AM *To: *Waithaka Ngigi *Cc: *Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop Waithaka.. NASA has some of the most sophisticated and quality assured software there is. And the NASA I know wont procure something that will compromise the quality standards they have. Just think about it. They send a space-craft to Pluto against 1000 parameters that they need to get right. The project costs billions of dollars. And they made it to pluto. Thats worth a clap. What is not worth a clap is getting desperate people to buy your technology. On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 10:47 AM, Waithaka Ngigi <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > Ahmed, > > This is way too simplistic... > > It's like the German Chancellor saying since they have VW, BMW & Mercedes > there's no need for The German Government to buy and promote upcoming > German products. > > Would NASA in the US consider buying a cheaper Super Computer from China, > for example, because HP & Dell need to sort out their business models? > Huawei, for reasons disguised as 'National Security' cannot sell a single > product to the US Govt... Not when US has firms like CISCO & Juniper > building similiar equipment. > > ‎The thinking that there's no patriotism when purchasing products is only > propagated at the developing world's so that they can open up their markets. > > Waithaka Ngigi > > Alliance Technologies > www.at.co.ke > *From: *Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet > *Sent: *Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:01 AM > *To: *Ngigi Waithaka > *Reply To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Cc: *Ahmed Mohamed Maawy > *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop > > Personal comments: > > A business model that forces success is not a successful business. Its a > dictatorial business. > > Examples of famous products from Kenya that Kenyans use: > > - M-Pesa > - M-Kopa Solar > - Mobius > - Ushahidi > - BRCK > - BitPesa > - KopoKopo > - PesaPal > - And the list goes on... > > Some businesses just need to sort out their business models. > > > > On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 9:51 AM, Walubengo J via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> @ Prof Ndemo, >> >> As you well know and remember, we experimented with our famous e-Maddo >> machines that were assembled at a local university and we tried to sell >> them to government ministries - without much success. >> >> Each ministry had and perhaps still has its 'owners' who will NOT want to >> buy local when they can buy foreign - with some good 'personal returns' :-) >> >> We have great ideas, but zero execution. >> >> #What_Would_Magufuli_Do :-)? >> >> walu. >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Bitange Ndemo via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> *Cc:* Bitange Ndemo <bndemo(a)bitangendemo.me> >> *Sent:* Friday, August 26, 2016 11:20 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop >> >> David, >> You are a great man. Keep on sharing your experiences. Policy is a >> democrat's tool for benevolent dictatorship. The Government should just >> have a policy to buy lab tops and desk tops from JKUAT. Our taxes should >> be spent on our products. >> >> Ndemo. >> >> On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 4:24 PM, David Otwoma via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Michael, >> >> I first met Taifa laptops when we had the ASK Show in 2015. I thought it >> great then, and seeing this new development I think it is very good. http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/ >> departments/it/taifa-a3- laptop/ >> <http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/departments/it/taifa-a3-laptop/> >> >> It reminded me of how I returned to Kenya in 2006 after almost 10 years >> abroad. The government had just removed duty on PC parts and hence since I >> was entitled to a 40 foot container with my personal effects I filled it >> with motherboards, RAMs, HDs and other things not available locally. When >> it was eventually cleared I got some of my childhood pals we grew together >> in Eastlands and we would assemble "No Name" tower or desk top and enabled >> many who could not afford branded i.e. IBM, HP, Dell etc. to still enjoy >> what a computer can as the hardware of essence is the motherboard, RAM, HD >> while software those days one could pirate MS without dire consequences. >> >> My bossom buddy got his son admitted to JKUAT and when the boy was sent >> home for not having a laptop I advised he gets the Taifa as he will pay by >> installments. Going forward what JKUAT may do is enter into an agreement >> with some commercial bank(s) who can provide soft loans (now that interest >> rates are coming down by law) to enable those who wish to pay back in 4 or >> 5 years to have that facility. >> >> Globally I used to see German made (Siemen Company) desktops and towers >> sold to students through local arrangements with European banks not only in >> Germany but in Austria and Switzerland too. That does not stop those who >> may wish to buy say Apple, Toshiba, HP etc at a premium doing so. The >> beauty is we have our own, even if forced down out children's' throats, it >> eventually will bring about the effect I have seen in far of places like >> Japan, South Korea, USA just to name a few. I remember a friend who had to >> attended a 6 months training course in Japan was issued a Toshiba laptop >> and its cost included in the training package. the whole class had more >> than 20 Africans and it occurred every year since 1997. If JKUAT can borrow >> that leaf and extend beyong 1st years reporting to civil servants who have >> to attend some compulsory courses not available at Kenya School of >> Government it will be great as it would boost usage and outlet of this >> Taifa laptops. Better still is making a deal with government entities like >> the Ministries, Parastatals etc and supply us with this laptops. Only last >> week I was issued with the biannual replacement of my laptop witha HP >> imported from United Arab Emirates and I am willing to bet half my August >> salary that it was purchased in excess of kshs. 70,000 while its specs are >> not so different from the Taifa laptop! Why are we happier creating jobs >> for technicians (since someone may argue degree holders should not be >> assembling laptops) abroad while our own youths are jobless. Why do we wish >> to export our dollars abroad when we could pass the money to our own >> locally to spend locally, the bigger chunks, eventually? >> >> Finally every-time I visit West African countries I notice they do not >> wear suits like we do in kenya starting from their President down to the >> street urchins. They have evolved a sophisticated clothing industry that do >> not allow 'someone died aka mitumba' industry as we have here. >> >> Let me start counting the minutes to Furahi day. >> >> -- >> -- >> David Otwoma, PhD >> Chief Scientist, >> National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) >> Utalii House, P.O Box 30623-00100 Nairobi, Kenya >> Safcom tel: +254 722 141771, >> Orange tel: +254 (0)20 2346915, >> email: otwooma(a)gmail.com & otwoma(a)uonbi.ac.ke >> http://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?ref=profile&id= 100000614284149 >> <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=100000614284149> >> http://www.nacosti.go.ke >> & >> Chairman, >> Eastern Africa Association for Radiation Protection, >> http://www.eaarp.org/ >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 12:10 PM, Musya Michael via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >> Anyone using this laptop? 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Safaricom used backdoor to shutdown bitcoin?
by Liz Orembo 27 Aug '16

27 Aug '16

Can someone from Safaricom give us their side of the story? http://kenyainsights.com/revealed-how-a-worried-safaricom-used-backdoor-to-… -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Law to regulate ICT people will wipe out gains
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 27 Aug '16

27 Aug '16

....ICT is different. Once connectivity is in place, all you need to be a player on the global ICT stage is a computer and an enquiring mind. Anyone can get involved. It is truly an opportunity to unleash the spirit of free thinking that can propel individuals — and hence a country — to middle-income status overnight. Anything that inhibits that spirit of youthful innovation, entrepreneurism and energy is a bad thing and that is exactly what this ICT Practitioners Bill will do — stifle enterprise. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Opinion-and-Analysis/Law-to-regulate-ICT… Regards,

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10th Anniversary AITEC Banking Conference, Panafric Hotel, 30-31 August 2016
by Sean Moroney 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

Dear Listers, The programme for our 10th annual Nairobi Banking & Mobile Money conference next week is attached. Sorry we are not able to offer listers free delegate spaces as in the past, but I would like to offer you a 50% discount on the delegate fee. Please register using the attached VIP Delegate form. Yours sincerely, Sean Moroney Chairman AITEC Africa seanm(a)aitecafrica.com <mailto:seanm@aitecafrica.com> |Skype: seanmoroney UK Mobile: +44(0)7973499224|Kenya Mobile: +254(0)737148814/721845674 www.aitecafrica.com <http://www.aitecafrica.com/> From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+seanm=aitecafrica.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 11:46 AM To: seanm(a)aitecafrica.com Cc: Timothy- Coach- Oriedo <timoriedo(a)gmail.com>; Lorem aminathia <lorem.aminathia(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Social Entrepreneurship in Kenya Hi Ebele, I would wish to nominate Taurus Farms. Founded by 3 Kenyan Yale University Alumni who despite being equipped with Degrees from the Ivy league institution choose to abandon quest for Corporate fame pursue a social cause by forming Tanuru Farms. Tanuru Farms seek to integrate small-scale farmers in South Nyanza into the regional agricultural value chains(AVCs) in the oilseeds sector; and eventually hope to facilitate value addition as well. Tanuru Farms firmly believes that the participation of small-scale farmers in AVCs will enable the farmers to harness the interdependence among the different actors in the value chain, namely the suppliers of inputs and seeds, the businesses providing technical support for farmers, the financiers, wholesale producers of farm products, the processors and associated sellers. Please check their website www.tanurufarms.com <http://www.tanurufarms.com> . I am their business coach and would highly recommend. Have put one of the team on copy. Regards Tim On 24 Aug 2016 3:03 pm, "Ebele Okobi via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: Hello, All! Question-I'd love to hear from any and all. Which born and bred in Kenya social enterprises do you think are doing the most interesting, innovative and most impactful work? Which are under appreciated gems? Ebele Okobi | Director of Public Policy, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315 <tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG <mailto:ebeleokobi@fb.com> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/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] Taifa Laptop
by Paul Korir 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

Some fodder for your thoughts: 1) JKUAT requires high spec machines but not Taifa Laptops. Unless they are sneakily describing a Taifa Laptop? http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/laptop-specifications-for-new-students/ 2) Question: are Taifa Laptops fully manufactured in .ke or assembled from parts imported complete? if fully manufactured then they need to improve their sales strategy else if only assembled then there is an additional unnecessary markup without any guarantee of quality 3) In the cases cited where local products were promoted (S. Korea for Hyundai etc.), I’m pretty sure there was corresponding restriction of imports. The restriction of choice was done at a state level not at a single public institution to exploit parents in a desperate position. In this case as described by (1) above only the specs were made open but students not forced to by Taifa Laptops. What happens to students who already had a laptop before they enrolled? Paul Korir, PhD +44 7780 283 183 Ordnung muß sein

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Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop
by Ali Hussein 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

Waithaka I'm sure he didn't. To my point though is that I'm trying hard :-) to debunk the myth of Comparative Advantage (The theory of *comparative advantage* is an economic theory about the work gains from trade for individuals, firms, or nations that arise from differences in their factor endowments or technological prowess. In an economic model, an agent has a comparative advantage over another in producing a particular good if they can produce that good at a lower relative opportunity cost or autarky price, i.e. at a lower relative marginal cost prior to trade. One does not compare the monetary costs of production or even the resource costs (labor needed per unit of output) of production. Instead, one must compare the opportunity costs of producing goods across countries. The closely related *law* or *principle of comparative advantage* holds that under free trade, an agent will produce more of and consume less of a good for which they have a comparative advantage. This theory needs to be rebooted or patches added to it. I recommend we all read the HBR article - Pipelines, Platformsand the New Rules of Strategy. <https://hbr.org/2016/04/pipelines-platforms-and-the-new-rules-of-strategy> Excerpts:- Back in 2007 the five major mobile-phone manufacturers—Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, and LG—collectively controlled 90% of the industry’s global profits. That year, Apple’s iPhone burst onto the scene and began gobbling up market share. By 2015 the iPhone *singlehandedly* generated 92% of global profits, while all but one of the former incumbents made no profit at all. How can we explain the iPhone’s rapid domination of its industry? And how can we explain its competitors’ free fall? Nokia and the others had classic strategic advantages that should have protected them: strong product differentiation, trusted brands, leading operating systems, excellent logistics, protective regulation, huge R&D budgets, and massive scale. For the most part, those firms looked stable, profitable, and well entrenched. Back to this issue of Taifa Laptops. My emphasis is that we now need to think about building ecosystems. The hardware is a matter of course. Consider it done! No discussions there! There really isn't any point competing on a field that is already gamed against us. We need to change the game to suit us. The notion that we need to follow the same path that others have to achieve success I'm afraid is the stuff of Dinosaurs - and we know what happened to them.... Our universities need to work hand in hand with industry and government to become the epicentre of innovation and progress in Africa generally and Kenya in particular. This starts with policy as you have already intimated. With the right policies, an unfair advantage (Yes, unfair advantage) we can move the needle much further than behaving in silos. That's what the Japanese and Koreans did. The only difference is that they did it in a world that wasn't as connected as we are today. That's both an advantage and disadvantage. The onus is on us to work on the advantages and mitigate the disadvantages. But before all the above can happen Kenyan Society must reboot itself for as long as we The People choose leaders who have no interest but their own and are bankrupt of ideas and ideals we will continue to think that The Taifa Laptop as it is currently configured is the best thing that happened to us since sliced bread. My two cowrie shells. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 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 Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 6:57 AM, Waithaka Ngigi <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > Ali, > > I don't think Daktari, if I could speak for him, is saying that we start > with mediocre products. If anything, he says he's used the laptops and > bought a lot more others for students. And they work. > > If you were to rewind computer history, what did IBM say about the first > Apple Computer, Apple I.... a sub-standard toy that'll never amount to > anything‎. > > 30 yrs later, Apple trounced IBM to be come the most valuable tech > company. > > Not too long ago, what did BlackBerry say about the first Android Version > from a little unknown company that was eventually bought by Google? > > First generation products generally rely more on vision than outright > sheer performance. Yes, Taifa wouldn't beat Dell or apple today, but as the > Kenyan Nation let's buy into that vision‎. That's the least we can do for > Taifa! > > Waithaka Ngigi > > Alliance Technologies > www.at.co.ke > *From: *Ali Hussein via kictanet > *Sent: *Friday, August 26, 2016 5:53 AM > *To: *Ngigi Waithaka > *Reply To: *KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Cc: *Ali Hussein; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Subject: *Re: [kictanet] Taifa Laptop > > Daktari > > I'm with you. Mine is to debunk the myth that we have to start from > mediocrity to grow our local industries. We don't have to use the same > legacy thinking of yesteryears. > > Local industry is critical for development even as we move even more > faster towards the utopia of the Information Age. Even the Americans are > realizing that the notion of outsourcing to China may be a short time > profit thing but not necessarily good for the country. However, there's a > deliberate effort to encourage this. Like *The* > Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013 > > https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revitalize_American_ > Manufacturing_and_Innovation_Act_of_2013 > > Let's support local products and solutions. But let's also ensure we hold > ourselves to the highest standards possible. > > *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 > > On 25 Aug 2016, at 10:57 PM, Bitange Ndemo <bndemo(a)bitangendemo.me> wrote: > > Ali, > I have actually used Taifa and I was impressed with the product. It was a > mistake that we killed Nyayo car because we ended up probing up the Proton > from Malaysia that was started exactly the same time. Some of the imported > computers are hopeless. I can show you several e-waste that we keep on > importing simply because it is imported. We have killed the textile > industry by wearing other people's used clothes yet an economist will tell > you that the price of a new product drops when supply increases. > > Ndemo. > > On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 10:28 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> This notion that local equates or should be inferior harks us back to the >> Nyayo Car. We shouldn't expect mediocrity just because it's local. The days >> of comparative advantage and 'National Pride' for inferior products MUST >> end otherwise we will continue to lag behind as a contingent. >> >> Let's buy local yes. But let's continuously demand the highest standards. >> It is the only way to keep local industry alive. >> >> *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 >> >> On 25 Aug 2016, at 9:39 PM, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Its not that I am disputing that fact Dr. Ndemo. But the fact that they >> can pay extra to buy a foreign product gives that extra room for choice - >> in a free market choice is a must have. Having a free market is in some >> circumstances maybe even better for the development of our own products. >> Competition breeds efficiency in the long-run. >> >> I totally agree that we need to support Taifa as a product and make it >> scale. But again the consumer has the right to have a choice. Some kids go >> to University barely on loans that they can raise from family, if they >> could. Some just can not - and in my personal capacity having been one of >> those on that demographic I can feel what some of these kids can feel. >> >> It just means that we need to become better business people to market >> that product better. >> >> I believe Kenyans can be patriotic. All they need is a reason to be so. >> All they need is leadership. >> >> On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 9:33 PM, Bitange Ndemo <bndemo(a)bitangendemo.me> >> wrote: >> >>> Ahmed, >>> They did not but in Korea everybody had to use the local products. To >>> buy foreign, you had to pay extra. In fact even today only 1 in 10 cars on >>> the road that is not Korean. The point I am making is that our problems >>> emanate from the appetite of foreign goods. That is how we are not >>> creating jobs. Freedom even in the most free states is relative. Our >>> security now and in the future depends on what we do with unemployment. >>> >>> Ndemo. >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 9:23 PM, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy < >>> ultimateprogramer(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Agreed with you bwana Ndemo 100% >>>> >>>> But the point of all this is that the Koreans didn't come to force us >>>> to buy their units. >>>> >>>> On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 9:19 PM, Bitange Ndemo via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Michael, >>>>> I have bought six of Taifa Laptops for students who come to me for >>>>> help. They are happy with the product. I don't buy Taifa because it is >>>>> cheap. I buy to support the growth of light electronic manufacturing >>>>> industry in Kenya. We have bought garbage in form of tablets for many >>>>> years from Asia. We effectively supported Asians to go through the >>>>> learning curve. Today they dominate the sector. India is making the >>>>> industry a priority and estimates show it will top more than $ 900 billion >>>>> by 2020. >>>>> >>>>> Before we criticism these noble efforts we must look back and correct >>>>> our attitude. We supported Koreans perfect the Hyundai, Indians perfect >>>>> the Mahindra, Japanese perfect the Toyota Mark II and Chinese perfect their >>>>> electronic manufacturing capability. Kenya will not wake up one day and >>>>> produce a perfect product without going through a learning curve. JKUAt >>>>> has had to go through the learning curve since they produced their first >>>>> computer, Madaraka with the support of the Ministry of Information and >>>>> Communications. We have a collective responsibility to be part of the >>>>> solution to our perennial problems of unemployment. Without the local >>>>> market we cannot scale. Patriotism means we make certain sacrifices while >>>>> giving constructive criticisms. Africa will never get out of poverty by >>>>> being consumers of other people's products. Go buy Taifa and give some >>>>> advise on what they need to improve. It has warranty and personally I have >>>>> no problem with the lap top. >>>>> >>>>> Ndemo. >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 12:10 PM, Musya Michael via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Anyone using this laptop? Experiences so far? >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2016/08/22/parents-protest-jk >>>>>> uats-imposition-of-taifa-laptops-on-students_c1407693 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Michael Musya. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. >>>>>> Philippians 4:13 >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/bndemo%40bitangendemo.me >>>>>> >>>>>> 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 >>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/ultimateprogramer%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. >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> *Ahmed Maawy* >>>> Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) >>>> Curator - Global Shapers Mombasa Hub >>>> Ambassador - Open Knowledge >>>> Director - Startup Grind Mombasa >>>> Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer >>>> (KE) +254 714 960 627 >>>> Skype: ultimateprogramer >>>> >>>> swahilibox.co.ke >>>> globalshapers.org >>>> www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> >>>> startupgrind.com >>>> ajplus.net >>>> www.everylayer.com >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> *Ahmed Maawy* >> Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) >> Curator - Global Shapers Mombasa Hub >> Ambassador - Open Knowledge >> Director - Startup Grind Mombasa >> Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer >> (KE) +254 714 960 627 >> Skype: ultimateprogramer >> >> swahilibox.co.ke >> globalshapers.org >> www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> >> startupgrind.com >> ajplus.net >> www.everylayer.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/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 >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/bndemo%40bitangendemo.me >> >> 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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Account Hacked
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

Dear AllSorry for the mess that has been for the last few days. I am well my account was hacked and have now changed my password.Thank Jane

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Kenyan State to Regulate YouTube and Netflix
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

And then this: “We have been looking at how to regulate over-the-top providers possibly through the 2016 ICT Policy document or through additional amendments to the Communications Act,” Wangusi said. The plan to regulate the streaming service comes a few months after another Government agency warned Netflix that it would block the service if it aired inappropriate content. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mobile/article/2000213158/kenyan-state-to-re…

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Re: [kictanet] Fwd: [global-nn] Clinton quietly amasses tech policy corps
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 24 Aug '16

24 Aug '16

Time for 2017 aspirants to borrow a leaf and make innovation part of the wider agenda.. :D Lets start with this practitioners bill first.. On 24 Aug 2016 10:06 p.m., "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Listers This might be of interest. *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 Begin forwarded message: *From:* Carolina Rossini <crossini(a)publicknowledge.org> *Date:* 24 August 2016 at 8:21:08 PM EAT *To:* "global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net" <global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net> *Subject:* *[global-nn] Clinton quietly amasses tech policy corps* *Reply-To:* Carolina Rossini <crossini(a)publicknowledge.org> *Clinton quietly amasses tech policy corps* By Margaret Harding McGill and Nancy Scola 08/23/2016 04:57 PM EDT Hillary Clinton's campaign has tapped a network of more than 100 tech and telecom advisers to craft a policy agenda that echoes many of Silicon Valley's top priorities, from knocking down laws that limit innovation to defanging so-called patent trolls, sources familiar with the effort told POLITICO. The breadth of her outreach to technology experts - not previously reported - marks yet another contrast with Donald Trump, who has offered few clues about who might have his ear on issues important to the tech sector, and whose positions on issues like immigration have alienated large segments of the industry. Even more than Barack Obama did eight years ago, Clinton conspicuously embraces Silicon Valley's view of the world and what it needs from Washington - a view that's often at odds with long-standing interest groups such as taxi unions and big cable companies. Clinton's tech advisers - divided into about a half-dozen working groups - provided input for the "technology and innovation" agenda <http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=f046f944849bcd48ffd4d434b6461eaf2db525364c5…> that she releasedJune 28, the sources said. The Democratic nominee's detailed approach includes a working group known as "rules of the road" to examine regulations standing in the way of innovation. Q. Todd Dickinson, a member of the group who served as director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under Bill Clinton, said Clinton's process marks a stark contrast with Trump. "For those of us who work in [patents], what's interesting, or maybe it's troubling, is that no one knows where the Trump campaign is," he said. "I knew who was advising the Romney campaign. There's just nobody working on these issues for Trump." Dickinson, who played a similar advisory role in Obama's White House bid, called Clinton's "drill-down" on tech and innovation issues "maybe even unprecedented." Steven Koltai, who served as a senior adviser for entrepreneurship to Hillary Clinton at the State Department, said the working groups allow the Clinton operation to "get maximum ideas [and] involvement from a wide range of all kinds of people." Koltai, who's part of a group centered on the "disruptive economy," said the process relies on collaborative digital tools like Google Hangouts. Trump's campaign did not return a request for comment. Clinton's tech agenda aligns closely with the views of the tech companies and activists who see innovation as a powerful force for economic and social good, but hamstrung by bureaucrats and entrenched industries. It would press local governments to change rules that "protect legacy incumbents," seek to curtail patent lawsuits and encourage cities to boost access to high-speed internet. The Democratic nominee's policy approach is probably good news for companies like Uber and Airbnb, which are battling local regulators; Apple and Amazon, which are fighting litigious patent holders; and Google, whose Fiber broadband project has faced resistance from telecom giants. Broadcasters and cable companies have complained <http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=f046f944849bcd48c30c8893317718d7b3743ccad69…> that Obama's appointees to the Federal Communications Commission routinely side with Google on issues such as net neutrality, broadband privacy and new regulations for cable set-top boxes. Clinton's pledge to defend net neutrality and her apparent interest in community-run broadband will probably prove similarly discouraging to incumbent Internet service providers, while her focus on the potential of "gig economy" companies is likely to be worrisome to taxi unions and the hotel industry. Like Obama, Clinton has avoided taking a strong stand in one area of intense interest to the tech industry: whether law enforcement should get easy access to encrypted communications. She has endorsed creating a commission <http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=f046f944849bcd488d450a6a8ce49105b02f9846fc6…> to study the encryption issue, a stance that leaves privacy advocates worried that law enforcement advocates would dominate the panel - but that was much less bombastic than Trump's call for consumers to boycott Apple during its encryption dispute this year with the FBI. The Clinton campaign's broader tech agenda, shaped by the network of advisers, has helped to allay the industry's fears that Clinton wasn't fully on board with the sector's policy priorities. Clinton caused jitters in the tech world last year for a speech in which she said the gig economy is "raising hard questions about workplace protections," a comment many took to mean she favored cracking down on the labor practices of the emerging sector. But her tech agenda stresses that, as president, she would reduce barriers to entry for upstart companies. The campaign has taken a big-tent approach to its selection of tech advisers, bringing in people with different views and interests. For example, the working group on regulations includes Jannie Lau, general counsel at InterDigital, which was part of a trade group that opposed legislation to crack down on patent trolls - thus running afoul of a longtime goal of major tech firms. But Clinton's tech platform sides squarely with patent reformers, saying, "The Obama Administration made critical updates to our patent system ... but costly and abusive litigation remains, which is why Hillary supports additional targeted rule changes." (Lau declined to comment.) Trump's handful of tech-related policy stances includes his calls for scaling back a high-skilled visa program that much of the industry relies on, as well as his pledges to force Apple to make its products in the U.S. And he has struggled to gain traction in Silicon Valley, even with Republicans. Among his few public supporters there is venture capitalist Peter Thiel, who spoke at the Republican convention in July but hasn't donated to Trump's campaign - and, The Wall Street Journal reported <http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=f046f944849bcd48a2c9bd5648ecba26fb8c164612b…> this week, doesn't plan to do so. Some of Clinton's proposals - with their focus on stopping government from stifling innovation - seem designed to capitalize on the region's libertarian leanings, which would normally offer at least an opening for the Republican candidate. The disruptive economy working group focuses on issues related to companies like Uber, which were repeatedly praised by GOP presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio <http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=f046f944849bcd48abbc739c7f30904e7c732862cda…>this year. In addition to Koltai, the group's members include Ari Wallach, a New York City entrepreneur who heads a firm called Synthesis Corp. that has consulted with the State Department; former Clinton White House aide Tripp Donnelly, now the CEO of RepEquity; and Lorraine Hariton, a former special representative for commercial and business affairs at State under Clinton. Hariton led two Silicon Valley startups, Beatnik and Apptera, a speech recognition company. Another working group is focused on broadband competition and deployment, an issue that has pitted giants like Comcast against municipalities and activists seeking better public access to high-speed internet. Among the group's members is Joanne Hovis, CEO of the Coalition for Local Internet Choice and a proponent of public-private partnerships for building out broadband networks. Clinton has said she wants to explore such arrangements as part of her effort to make affordable broadband accessible to all U.S. households by 2020. Jonathan Spalter, the chairman of wireless industry association Mobile Future, and Tom Power, a former White House official who is now with the industry group CTIA, are among the members of a working group devoted to wireless technologies, sources said. "As part of our policy development process we have engaged a diverse group of people from across the country including experts, practitioners, and other leaders as a way to make sure our technology and innovation policy agenda presents a clear and comprehensive vision for the country," Clinton campaign spokesman Tyrone Gayle said in a statement. A separate team of fewer than two dozen people is charged with studying the use of technology and data to improve the functioning of government institutions. Its leadership includes Sonal Shah, an economist who has spent time at Google's philanthropic arm and the Obama White House and who now heads a center at Georgetown University on social impact and innovation, and Peter Harrell, a veteran of both the Clinton State Department and the 2008 Obama campaign. That group's subteams are devoted to building better federal websites, transforming IT procurement rules and "evidence-based government," according to a source. As POLITICO previously reported <http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=f046f944849bcd48216cadfb87a0270fae8b6e1c865…>, two former State Department aides who served under Clinton - Alec Ross and Ben Scott - are playing key roles in managing the adviser network. Another important player, a source said, is Elana Berkowitz, a former State Department adviser on innovation who earlier served at the FCC, where she worked on its report on extending the reach of broadband across the U.S. The three are closely associated with Clinton's State Department initiatives on "Internet Freedom," aimed at ensuring that everyone around the world has the ability to roam freely on the internet, and "21st Century Statecraft," which emphasizes the use of digital tools like Twitter to engage with foreign citizens, not simply foreign leaders. "As president, Hillary will reach out to the tech community to partner with them, and bring the best of their ideas to Washington to help develop public policy that will lead to broad-based growth, reduce social and economic inequality, and secure American leadership on the global stage," Gayle said. Clinton's network of tech and telecom advisers - which includes donors who have maxed out with $5,400 donations in both the primary and general election portions of the campaign - are contributing their time to the campaign unpaid. *Li Zhou contributed to this report.* # # # # • # # # # *Carolina Rossini * Vice President, International Policy and Strategy + 1 (617) 697 9389 | skype: carolrossini | @carolinarossini PGP ID: 0xEC81015C *Public Knowledge* | @publicknowledge <https://twitter.com/publicknowledge> | www.publicknowledge.org 1818 N St. NW, Suite 410 | Washington, DC 20036 *Save the Date! 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Fwd: [global-nn] Clinton quietly amasses tech policy corps
by Ali Hussein 24 Aug '16

24 Aug '16

Listers This might be of interest. 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: Carolina Rossini <crossini(a)publicknowledge.org> > Date: 24 August 2016 at 8:21:08 PM EAT > To: "global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net" <global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net> > Subject: [global-nn] Clinton quietly amasses tech policy corps > Reply-To: Carolina Rossini <crossini(a)publicknowledge.org> > > Clinton quietly amasses tech policy corps > > By Margaret Harding McGill and Nancy Scola > > 08/23/2016 04:57 PM EDT > > Hillary Clinton's campaign has tapped a network of more than 100 tech and telecom advisers to craft a policy agenda that echoes many of Silicon Valley's top priorities, from knocking down laws that limit innovation to defanging so-called patent trolls, sources familiar with the effort told POLITICO. > > The breadth of her outreach to technology experts - not previously reported - marks yet another contrast with Donald Trump, who has offered few clues about who might have his ear on issues important to the tech sector, and whose positions on issues like immigration have alienated large segments of the industry. Even more than Barack Obama did eight years ago, Clinton conspicuously embraces Silicon Valley's view of the world and what it needs from Washington - a view that's often at odds with long-standing interest groups such as taxi unions and big cable companies. > > Clinton's tech advisers - divided into about a half-dozen working groups - provided input for the "technology and innovation" agenda that she releasedJune 28, the sources said. > > The Democratic nominee's detailed approach includes a working group known as "rules of the road" to examine regulations standing in the way of innovation. Q. Todd Dickinson, a member of the group who served as director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under Bill Clinton, said Clinton's process marks a stark contrast with Trump. > > "For those of us who work in [patents], what's interesting, or maybe it's troubling, is that no one knows where the Trump campaign is," he said. "I knew who was advising the Romney campaign. There's just nobody working on these issues for Trump." > > Dickinson, who played a similar advisory role in Obama's White House bid, called Clinton's "drill-down" on tech and innovation issues "maybe even unprecedented." > > Steven Koltai, who served as a senior adviser for entrepreneurship to Hillary Clinton at the State Department, said the working groups allow the Clinton operation to "get maximum ideas [and] involvement from a wide range of all kinds of people." Koltai, who's part of a group centered on the "disruptive economy," said the process relies on collaborative digital tools like Google Hangouts. > > Trump's campaign did not return a request for comment. > > Clinton's tech agenda aligns closely with the views of the tech companies and activists who see innovation as a powerful force for economic and social good, but hamstrung by bureaucrats and entrenched industries. It would press local governments to change rules that "protect legacy incumbents," seek to curtail patent lawsuits and encourage cities to boost access to high-speed internet. > > The Democratic nominee's policy approach is probably good news for companies like Uber and Airbnb, which are battling local regulators; Apple and Amazon, which are fighting litigious patent holders; and Google, whose Fiber broadband project has faced resistance from telecom giants. > > Broadcasters and cable companies have complained that Obama's appointees to the Federal Communications Commission routinely side with Google on issues such as net neutrality, broadband privacy and new regulations for cable set-top boxes. Clinton's pledge to defend net neutrality and her apparent interest in community-run broadband will probably prove similarly discouraging to incumbent Internet service providers, while her focus on the potential of "gig economy" companies is likely to be worrisome to taxi unions and the hotel industry. > > Like Obama, Clinton has avoided taking a strong stand in one area of intense interest to the tech industry: whether law enforcement should get easy access to encrypted communications. She has endorsed creating a commission to study the encryption issue, a stance that leaves privacy advocates worried that law enforcement advocates would dominate the panel - but that was much less bombastic than Trump's call for consumers to boycott Apple during its encryption dispute this year with the FBI. > > The Clinton campaign's broader tech agenda, shaped by the network of advisers, has helped to allay the industry's fears that Clinton wasn't fully on board with the sector's policy priorities. > > Clinton caused jitters in the tech world last year for a speech in which she said the gig economy is "raising hard questions about workplace protections," a comment many took to mean she favored cracking down on the labor practices of the emerging sector. But her tech agenda stresses that, as president, she would reduce barriers to entry for upstart companies. > > The campaign has taken a big-tent approach to its selection of tech advisers, bringing in people with different views and interests. For example, the working group on regulations includes Jannie Lau, general counsel at InterDigital, which was part of a trade group that opposed legislation to crack down on patent trolls - thus running afoul of a longtime goal of major tech firms. > > But Clinton's tech platform sides squarely with patent reformers, saying, "The Obama Administration made critical updates to our patent system ... but costly and abusive litigation remains, which is why Hillary supports additional targeted rule changes." (Lau declined to comment.) > > Trump's handful of tech-related policy stances includes his calls for scaling back a high-skilled visa program that much of the industry relies on, as well as his pledges to force Apple to make its products in the U.S. And he has struggled to gain traction in Silicon Valley, even with Republicans. Among his few public supporters there is venture capitalist Peter Thiel, who spoke at the Republican convention in July but hasn't donated to Trump's campaign - and, The Wall Street Journal reported this week, doesn't plan to do so. > > Some of Clinton's proposals - with their focus on stopping government from stifling innovation - seem designed to capitalize on the region's libertarian leanings, which would normally offer at least an opening for the Republican candidate. > > The disruptive economy working group focuses on issues related to companies like Uber, which were repeatedly praised by GOP presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio this year. In addition to Koltai, the group's members include Ari Wallach, a New York City entrepreneur who heads a firm called Synthesis Corp. that has consulted with the State Department; former Clinton White House aide Tripp Donnelly, now the CEO of RepEquity; and Lorraine Hariton, a former special representative for commercial and business affairs at State under Clinton. Hariton led two Silicon Valley startups, Beatnik and Apptera, a speech recognition company. > > Another working group is focused on broadband competition and deployment, an issue that has pitted giants like Comcast against municipalities and activists seeking better public access to high-speed internet. Among the group's members is Joanne Hovis, CEO of the Coalition for Local Internet Choice and a proponent of public-private partnerships for building out broadband networks. Clinton has said she wants to explore such arrangements as part of her effort to make affordable broadband accessible to all U.S. households by 2020. > > Jonathan Spalter, the chairman of wireless industry association Mobile Future, and Tom Power, a former White House official who is now with the industry group CTIA, are among the members of a working group devoted to wireless technologies, sources said. > > "As part of our policy development process we have engaged a diverse group of people from across the country including experts, practitioners, and other leaders as a way to make sure our technology and innovation policy agenda presents a clear and comprehensive vision for the country," Clinton campaign spokesman Tyrone Gayle said in a statement. > > A separate team of fewer than two dozen people is charged with studying the use of technology and data to improve the functioning of government institutions. Its leadership includes Sonal Shah, an economist who has spent time at Google's philanthropic arm and the Obama White House and who now heads a center at Georgetown University on social impact and innovation, and Peter Harrell, a veteran of both the Clinton State Department and the 2008 Obama campaign. > > That group's subteams are devoted to building better federal websites, transforming IT procurement rules and "evidence-based government," according to a source. > > As POLITICO previously reported, two former State Department aides who served under Clinton - Alec Ross and Ben Scott - are playing key roles in managing the adviser network. Another important player, a source said, is Elana Berkowitz, a former State Department adviser on innovation who earlier served at the FCC, where she worked on its report on extending the reach of broadband across the U.S. > > The three are closely associated with Clinton's State Department initiatives on "Internet Freedom," aimed at ensuring that everyone around the world has the ability to roam freely on the internet, and "21st Century Statecraft," which emphasizes the use of digital tools like Twitter to engage with foreign citizens, not simply foreign leaders. > > "As president, Hillary will reach out to the tech community to partner with them, and bring the best of their ideas to Washington to help develop public policy that will lead to broad-based growth, reduce social and economic inequality, and secure American leadership on the global stage," Gayle said. > > Clinton's network of tech and telecom advisers - which includes donors who have maxed out with $5,400 donations in both the primary and general election portions of the campaign - are contributing their time to the campaign unpaid. > > Li Zhou contributed to this report. > > > > > > # # # > # • # > # # # > Carolina Rossini > Vice President, International Policy and Strategy > + 1 (617) 697 9389 | skype: carolrossini | @carolinarossini > PGP ID: 0xEC81015C > Public Knowledge | @publicknowledge | www.publicknowledge.org > 1818 N St. NW, Suite 410 | Washington, DC 20036 > > Save the Date! The IP3 Awards - September 22nd! > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-ip3-awards-tickets-26519524612 > > > > >

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Government spokesman's statement on the ICT Practitioners Bill
by Tony White 24 Aug '16

24 Aug '16

http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Govt-urges-public-give-views-ICT-Practitioners… -- Tony White

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Exciting job opportunity at APC: Africa Policy Coordinator
by Emilar Vushe - Gandhi 24 Aug '16

24 Aug '16

APC is hiring! Leading internet policy work in Africa: APC Africa Policy Coordinator Contribute to building an open and free internet which promotes social justice by joining APC to coordinate its internet policy work in Africa. Main purpose of the job: The purpose of the position is to coordinate implementation of APC’s internet policy, internet rights, internet governance and networking activities in Africa. This includes coordination of research, capacity building, policy advocacy, research, outreach and network building activities. The Africa Policy Coordinator will also contribute to strengthening the relationship between APC and its members in the region. This is a full-time position. Start date: As soon as possible Deadline for applications: 2 September 2016 Reporting: She/he will report to APC Policy Programme Manager on policy-related matters and to APC’s Deputy Executive Director on network development, and work closely with APC’s Executive Director who is based in Africa. More information available here: https://www.apc.org/en/news/job-opportunity-apc-africa-policy-coordinator Regards, Emilar -- Emilar E. Gandhi Africa Policy Coordinator Communications and Information Policy Programme (CIPP) Association for Progressive Communications www.apc.org skype/twitter: emilarvushe

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Fwd: [NCSG-Discuss] AFRICA IGF RESCHEDULE
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 24 Aug '16

24 Aug '16

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wisdom Donkor <wisdom.dk(a)gmail.com> Date: 2016-08-24 0:59 GMT+03:00 Subject: [NCSG-Discuss] AFRICA IGF RESCHEDULE To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)listserv.syr.edu Dear all, This is to inform the community that, due to potential scheduling conflict with another ICT related event and after consultation with the host it was agreed to slightly shift the dates of the AfIGF-2016 as follows: 1. Original Dates: 17 - 19 October 2016 2. New proposed Dates: 16 - 18 October 2016 The African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) will now be organized from 16-18 October 2016 in the beautiful province of eThekwini, KwaZulu Natal, DURBAN. Please take note of this slight shift and update your calendar accordingly. Best regards, -- *WISDOM DONKOR (S/N Eng.)* E-government and Open Government Data Platforms Specialist National Information Technology Agency (NITA)/ Ghana Open Data Initiative Project. ICANN Fellow / Member, UN IGF MAG Member, ISOC Member, Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) Member, Diplo Foundation Member, OGP Open Data WG Member, GODAN Memember, ITAG Member Email: wisdom_dk(a)hotmail.com wisdom.donkor(a)data.gov.gh wisdom.dk(a)gmail.com Skype: wisdom_dk facebook: facebook@wisdom_dk Website: www.nita.gov.gh / www.data.gov.gh www.isoc.gh / www.itag.org.gh -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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FW: Grab your spot at the 2nd Indo - Africa Summit, 1st - 3rd September 2016, KICC, Nairobi, Kenya
by Grace Githaiga 24 Aug '16

24 Aug '16

Dear Grace Have you registered for the Indo-Africa ICT Forum and Expo? If you are yet to, you need to do so now: REGISTER HERE The event takes place on 1st - 3rd September 2016 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya. Four Top Reasons to Attend the Expo: 1) Opportunity to Network: So far, we have confirmations from over 900 delegates and over 40 exhibitors from Africa and India. In addition, we have over 100 companies with interest in Business to Business Meetings (B2B). Whether you are seeking to buy, market, partner or get peer to peer review, the expo cater to your need. 2) High Level interactions: The host of the forum is Kenya, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Mr Joe Mucheru and Principal Secretary, ICT & Innovation, Eng Victor Kyalo. Top guests include India Honorable Minister of State for Communications, H.E. Mr. Manoj Sinha and Uganda Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance, H.E. Ms. Hon. Aidah Nantaba Erios. The Ministers will discuss policy interventions in the Minister Roundtable slotted for September, 1st. 3) Thought provoking discussions: Learn from our amazing speakers with key agenda items being: training, regulation in the telecom sector, Convergence of IT & Telecom, e-Health, e-Governance, e-education, e-finance, infrastructure, new technologies, standardization, spectrum auction & optimization, licensing & evolving needs of consumers & service providers. View draft program 4) Cutting Edge Technology: Do you want to have a share in the latest technology? The expo will showcase technological devices and techniques that employ the most current and high-level IT developments; in other words, technology that is at the frontiers of knowledge. Ways to Increase your Visibility Do you want your organization to get more visibility at the event? Be sure to check our sponsorship packages Come showcase your product or service to potential customers and relevant partners. Register to exhibit . View list of Indian companies who are exhibiting. Check the floor plan to see available booths. Don't miss our cocktail sessions that will be held in the evening, to network and learn from peers from around the world. The event is organized by the Government of India, in conjunction with IT & Telecom Summit in which the Kenya Ministry of ICT and ICT Authority are host partners. Other partners include India ICT Industry body NASSCOM and Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC). For more information please visit Indo Africa ICT Expo 2016 website or download Event brochure Disclaimer: Kindly note that the exhibition is open to public while the conference/panel sessions are ONLY open to VIP's and Business to Business (B2B) meetings. For more information: ICT Authority Contacts: Sandra Tonui, sandra.tonui(a)ict.go.ke Event Organiser contacts: indoafrica(a)indoafrica.net Cellphone/calls: +254 733759618 OR +254776935100 Follow us on Twitter: @IndoAfricaExpo Hashtag:# IndoAfricaICTexpo Like us on Facebook: Indoafrica ICT expo Yours Sincerely, Robert Mugo, Ag. Chief Executive Officer ICT Authority Copyright © 2016. All Rights Reserved. ICT Authority, Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave, P.O. Box 27150-00100, Nairobi, KenyaSafeUnsubscribe™ ggithaiga(a)hotmail.comForward this email | Update Profile | About our service providerSent by communications(a)ict.go.ke in collaboration withTry it free today

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Come discuss Blockchain & Other Emerging Tech at AITEC Summit Next Week.
by John Karanja 24 Aug '16

24 Aug '16

Good morning Listers, This year’s AITEC Banking & Mobile Money conference will introduce a new Blockchain session titled “Crypto-Currencies: Disruptive Banking”. As an AITEC subscriber, you get to enjoy a huge discount taking down the cost of the event ticket from $590 to $344.99. You will also get a free eCopy of our Report. The conference Chair will be Aly-Khan Satchu and the Guest of Honor will be Hon. Henry Rotich, Cabinet Secretary of the National Treasury of the Republic of Kenya. The two day conference also includes the following innovation sessions: - New Payment channels innovations. - Social Media banking innovations. - M-Akiba & Betting innovations. - Microfinance innovations. - Big Data innovations. - Fintech innovations. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about how Blockchain is changing the Banking and Financial sector. *Get your Ticket Here. <http://bithub.co.ke/aitec/>* Kind regards, John

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Wall Street has an innovation problem...
by Ali Hussein 23 Aug '16

23 Aug '16

Listers Lots of discussions on cryptocurrencies and Blockchains but the truth of the matter as far as innovation goes the last time financial sector really innovated was when the ATM was invented. Now is an opportunity for the industry to jump back on the innovation bandwagon.. > > > > > Monday, August 22, 2016 > WALL STREET IS OUTSOURCING INNOVATION > > Wall Street has a major innovation problem. > > So says Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Ellevest (an investing platform tailored to women) and the former CFO of Citigroup. > > "Now, I would argue to you...the last real innovation that came out of a big bank was the ATM," Krawcheck told Business Insider's Linette Lopez and Josh Barro. > > Innovation in the everyday technology that regular consumers use, such as depositing a check by taking a picture with your smartphone, has come from outside the industry. > > Banks have been partnering with startups, but Krawcheck calls this "outsourcing innovation because the banks' money fuels the startups, which in turn give the banks a spot in the tech world. > > You can hear more of Krawcheck's comments here. > > FIVE IN FOCUS > 1 > > Lyft reportedly tried to sell itself to Uber and several other companies, but failed. The startup has refused to comment on these reports. Read more » > 2 > > The CEO of $3.8 billion workplace messenger Slack has a clever idea to help people get off work early, as he thinks chatbots will become "the browser and the command line for enterprise." Read more » > 3 > > Facebook has made a surprising move that could breathe life into its one shrinking business. Revenue from payments and fees has been trending downwards, but Facebook's new "all-new PC gaming platform" could start to change that. Read more » > 4 > > Some security experts believe the NSA hack proves that Apple was correct in its stance on user privacy. Read more » > 5 > > Chinese selfie app Meitu is preparing to go public with a $1 billion IPO on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Read more » > REPORT OF THE DAY > The First Look at Apple Home > In this report, we analyze the finally complete Apple Home ecosystem. We examine the Apple Home app, as well as HomeKit, and discuss it's potential effect on the overall do-it-yourself smart home market. > > Learn More » > BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS > The VR and AR Market Will Hit $162 Billion by 2020 > Via Apps and Platforms Briefing | Subscribe Here » > > Total revenue for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) is projected to increase from $5.2 billion in 2016 to over $162 billion in 2020, according to the IDC. Read More » > > How NBC Can Salvage Future Olympics Broadcasts > Via Digital Media Briefing | Subscribe Here » > > NBC’s TV ratings for the Olympics are down 17% compared with the 2012 Summer Games in London, creeping dangerously close to the “nightmare” 20% threshold described by the network’s CEO Steve Burke. Read More » > > Theft Is Erasing Some of Self-Checkout's Benefits > Via Payments Briefing | Subscribe Here » > > A study of self-checkout kiosks in Belgium, the Netherlands, the U.K., and the U.S. found that self-service checkout technology likely increases shoplifting. Read More » > > The Amazon Echo Can Now Control The Hyundai Genesis > Via IoT Briefing | Subscribe Here » > > Hyundai announced a partnership with Amazon to allow drivers to use their Amazon Echo to control elements of their Hyundai Genesis. Users need to link their Amazon account to their Genesis Connected Car Services account to activate this feature. Read More » > > Alibaba Is Looking to Expand in India > Via E-Commerce Briefing | Subscribe Here » > > Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has been in talks to acquire Indian online marketplace, ShopClues, an online marketplace that specializes in cheaper and unbranded merchandise and is aimed at price-sensitive shoppers. 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Re: [kictanet] BaaS (Blockchain as a Service
by Erick Mwangi 22 Aug '16

22 Aug '16

> > Good Morning/Afternoon Listers > Blockchain as a Service will be closely linked with cloud infrastructure providers. There will be three type of BaaS 1) Public clouds - such as: Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud 2) Private clouds - mainly led by: IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, HPE, Fujitsu, NTT, Telcos' 3) Hybrid - where converge infrastructure will combine all influence and trends (public + priviate) it will be a plug-in to new types of software defined driven datacenter centers such VMWare and others. === It's very likely large network players in tech like Cisco will join the race - combining BaaS infrastructure with IoT and Cloud. It's also highly likely that chip design with reflect Fintech trends mainly blockchain acceleration this cohort will be led by Intel. Other remarkable shift will happen in the security space where blockchain will power together with new digital ID and surveillance, many military and policing AI driven solutions that will predicting crimes and terrorism. Impact on banking and all money transactions will be massive as AML, KYC and other procedures will me more and become shared application rather than, as today, set of processes developed individiually by each bank and institution So yesterday In the closing ceremony the Japanese gave us a glimpse of what the Olympics will be like in 2020 dubbed the most innovative ever and this will primarily be driven by AI. All their stadia designs, infrastructure solutions are crowd sourced and we will see the start-up scene exploding in Japan, probably the steroids it has needed for so long to jump start the economy. Time start-ups to think about Trust as a service as a bedrock of optimizing blockchain. Eric Mwangi www.vaultglobal.co.uk > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/erick.mwangi%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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Fwd: [Internet Policy] 25th Anniversary of WWW
by Mentor Ida 22 Aug '16

22 Aug '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "David Sarokin" <sarokin(a)gmail.com> Date: 21 Aug 2016 18:14 Subject: [Internet Policy] 25th Anniversary of WWW To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: > FYI, today's Washington Post has a special section devoted entirely to the 25th anniversary of the Web. It includes a list of the Top 25 memes of all time (from Dancing Baby to Left Shark) and a good deal of interesting history. > > It's online here: > > https://www.washingtonpost.com/todays_paper/updates/#outlook > > and I hope it's visible to all. > > One section that caught my eye was the "The Web" (5 Myths) article, which notes that concerns of a massive cyberattack appear overblown. It ends with the observation (one I largely agree with): > >> "...In the meantime, most users have grown accustomed to intrusions from hackers and viruses; they assume that there is no way to guarantee privacy or security on the Web. But despite the massive vulnerabilities and the regular occurrence of significant data breaches, the long-predicted “digital Pearl Harbor” has not come to pass. >> > Enjoy! > > > > ____________________________________

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IANA TRANSITION
by Mentor Ida 22 Aug '16

22 Aug '16

1. Letter to ICANN CEO Marby Regarding IANA Stewardship Transition Status Update https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/letter-icann-ceo-marby-rega <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/letter-icann-ceo-marby-rega…> rding-iana-stewardship-transition-status-update <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/letter-icann-ceo-marby-rega…> 2. Blog: Update on the IANA Transition https://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2016/update-iana-transition 3. Q and A on IANA Stewardship Transition https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/q-and-iana-stewardship-tran <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/q-and-iana-stewardship-tran…> sition-0 <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/q-and-iana-stewardship-tran…> Hello everyone An other article from BBC: "US READY TO ´HAND OVER ´ THE INTERNET'S NAMING SYSTEM " http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37114313 Best, Ida Ida Ng'ang'a Director, Strategic Partnerships Regional Consortium for Development (RCD Africa)

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Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2016 | Kampala, Uganda
by Juliet Nanfuka 22 Aug '16

22 Aug '16

Dear friends and supporters, In just over a month, the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2016 <http://www.gmss3.com/x/c?c=369551&l=15839844-858f-4591-8a51-d329ae96f314&r=…> will take place in Kampala, Uganda. This year, we will have yet another interesting lineup of local, regional and international speakers assembling at the Forum and encourage you to add your voice to the many debates on internet freedom in Africa. The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) welcomes you to register to attend the event. You can register *here* <http://www.gmss3.com/x/c?c=369551&l=d8c7b583-0022-4884-98bd-46467332fbc1&r=…> - remember to *checkout* to complete the registration process. There is some travel support available to enable attendance if you are located outside of Uganda. Priority will be given to participants hailing from within the Africa and with evidence of interest and background in internet freedom and governance issues. The event hashtag is *#FIFAfrica16 *which we encourage you to use in your tweets and join us in spreading our excitement of this third edition of the Forum. Remember to follow* @cipesaug* Kind regards, Juliet - <http://cipesa.org/?wpfb_dl=220>----------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------- *See our reports: CIPESA 2015 Annual Report <http://cipesa.org/?wpfb_dl=220> | ICT4Democracy in East Africa 2015 Annual Report <http://cipesa.org/?wpfb_dl=221>* ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------- *Juliet N. Nanfuka*Communications Officer Mobile: +256 (0) 773 949 345 |Office: +256 (0) 414 289 502 @ChewingStones ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------- *Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)* Plot 156-158 Mutesa II Road, Ntinda | Kampala, Uganda www.cipesa.org <http://www.gmss3.com/x/c?c=369551&l=22fdfc45-cd29-49fb-a3b1-591dd6624908&r=…> | @cipesaug <http://www.gmss3.com/x/c?c=369551&l=671f451b-d1b4-4f34-96ac-43c604c99dfe&r=…> | https://www.facebook.com/cipesaug

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African Women Leaders Thunderclap
by Mentor Ida 22 Aug '16

22 Aug '16

Morning Listers :) Did you add your voice here? Haven't seen any one from our group here on the clap. It only takes a second, let's show our support. https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/45694-transformative-african-leaders Best, Ida Ida Ng'ang'a Director, Strategic Partnerships Regional Consortium for Development (RCD Africa)

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2016 ITU Global ICT Capacity Building Symposium 5th - 8th September 2016 at the Safari Park Hotel
by Alwala, Rachel 21 Aug '16

21 Aug '16

Dear listers, We would like to let you know that the 2016 Global ICT Capacity Building Symposium (CBS-16) scheduled to take place from 6th to 8th September 2016 at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya under the theme ‘Embracing Capacity Building Opportunities in the Digital Era’. The Symposium will be preceded by a pre-conference event which will take place on 5th September 2016. This will be dedicated to the topics of “Capacity Building in Internet Governance” and “Regulators as Enablers and Beneficiaries of Capacity Building”. The Symposium is hosted by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) on behalf of the Government of Kenya in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The ITU CBS-16 is the main global event for capacity development in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The Symposium will bring together ICT Ministers, Education Ministers, heads of national/ ICT regulatory authorities, heads of international organizations, chief executive officers of private sector companies, members of the academia and experts from around the world to discuss trends and developments in the sector and their implications for human and institutional capacity building. ITU CBS-16 will equally feature high-level debates addressing key questions on policy issues relating to human capacity building in the ICT sector. The Symposium will also debate how ICT could play a catalytic role in helping countries attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among other topical issues that are critical to the development of ICTs. The Authority invites your esteemed organization to be part of the Symposium for networking and contribution to the debates on global topical ICT sector capacity building issues. We further request you to nominate a maximum of two (2) representatives from your institution that shall take part in the Symposium. Further information on the meeting, including registration details and other logistical information, can be found on the ITU website at the link: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Capacity-Building/Pages/CBS-2016.aspx Should you be interested in participation, please send us your expression of interest including full names, organisation, title and email plus phone details to the address itucbs(a)ca.go.ke by 26th August 2016. We look forward to the participation of the community. The provisional programme is also attached for your reference. Kind regards, Rachel Alwala Assistant Director/Communications and External Affairs Communications Authority of Kenya PO Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Tel: +254 703 042000 Email: alwala(a)ca.go.ke Website: www.ca.go.ke

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Re: [kictanet] Opportunity: Google Public Policy Fellowship @ CIPIT (Strathmore)
by WANGARI KABIRU 19 Aug '16

19 Aug '16

Blessed Furahi Day! Thank you shared with networks! An interesting phenomenon that support your cause for more tech-savvy Lawyers, Institutions and better Public Institution relations; https://civic.mit.edu/blog/natematias/legal-risks-to-creative-innovation-an… Risks to Creative Innovation and Research at College:NJ Drops Its Investigation of MIT Students Submitted by natematias on May 28, 2015 - 4:56pm Eighteen months after winning a hackathon innovation prize for a clever idea of a new online content business model, the MIT undergraduates who created Tidbit are finally free from the legal nightmare attracted by their proof of concept. Earlier this week, the New Jersey Attorney General dropped their investigation of the students, ending a case that hung over these students for a third of their undergraduate education. I'm incredbily relieved for the Tidbit undergrads, though I'm disappointed and upset that they had to face this legal challenge for so long. In this post, I want to share what we're doing to figure out how to prevent similar problems in the future, or at least to better support other innovative student projects with legal problems. === Blessed day. 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 Fri, 19/8/16, Mose Karanja via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: [kictanet] Opportunity: Google Public Policy Fellowship @ CIPIT (Strathmore) To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Mose Karanja" <mosekaranja(a)gmail.com> Date: Friday, 19 August, 2016, 11:23 Listers,Opportunity: Google Public Policy FellowshipDuration: 3 months (Mid -September 2016 – Mid December 2016)Location: Nairobi, KenyaHost: The Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) based at Strathmore University.Apply by: 31 August 2016Link: https://www.cipit.org/index.php/opportunities/google-fellowship-program Moses Karanja | @Mose_Karanja | PGP: 0x1529552F -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet 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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