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U.S. FTA Agreement
by Ali Hussein 04 Sep '20

04 Sep '20

Dear Listers. The above refers. So the Kenya government has been negotiating a Free Trade Agreement with the U.S. Government. below is the high-level Vision for the #FTA <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=fta&highlightedUpdateUrns=u…> :- *To conclude an agreement with Kenya that can serve as a model for additional agreements in Africa, leading to a network of agreements that contribute to Africa’s regional integration objectives. In addition, the goal is to conclude an agreement that builds on the objectives of #AGOA <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=agoa&highlightedUpdateUrns=…> and will serve as an enduring foundation to expand U.S -Africa trade and investment across the continent.* Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kenya-private-sector-alliance-kepsa/> in its wisdom chose a number of companies to be in the consortium of the US-Kenya FTA negotiations/conversations. Now...Is it just me or don't I understand International Trade? Someone, please explain to me why in that group of companies you have 9 American companies on the list? Including IBM <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ibm/> , The Coca-Cola Company <https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company/>, and Citi <https://www.linkedin.com/company/citi/>. This is like scoring an own goal before starting the game! Or am I wrong? Please explain to me the rationale? Join the conversation. <https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alihkassim_kepsa-consortium-on-the-us-kenya-…> *Ali Hussein* Digital Transformation 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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ICTs Still at Infancy Stage
by David Indeje 03 Sep '20

03 Sep '20

Listers, This week, PS Jerome Ochieng during an online webinar on the Konza City development, he said: COVID-19 has been one of the greatest advertisers of technology to solve challenges we encounter. "How we study, shop, travel have already been taken over by technology" On the flipside, ICTs development within our counties is slow or 'deplorable " look at how it has affected our education system? This was revealed from our study. https://www.kictanet.or.ke/icts-at-crawling-stage-in-counties-study-reveals/

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KeNIC Webinar - Demystifying Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse
by Vincent Nyaga 02 Sep '20

02 Sep '20

Dear Listers, I trust you are doing well. Mark your calendars for the upcoming KeNIC webinar on Demystifying Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse, scheduled for Tuesday 8th September 2020. Register here [ https://bit.ly/2YYk3nK | https://bit.ly/2YYk3nK ] . Thank you. Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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Invitation: Data + Markets Workshop
by Kevin Donovan 01 Sep '20

01 Sep '20

Please join us next week for a series of roundtable discussions on the role of digital data in East African economies. The Data + Markets workshop brings together leading experts to explore the production and use of this new commercial resource, asking how digital data is transforming industries, what opportunities and challenges exist, and how regulation might be best crafted. >From 1-3 September, we have six events: - Regulating Data <https://developingdata.org/data-markets-data-regulation/>, with Linda Bonyo, Kenneth Muhangi, Prof. Alex B. Makulilo, and Grace Bomu. 1 September @ 13:00-14:30 EAT. - The Growth of the Data Economy <https://developingdata.org/data-markets-data-economy/>, with Prof. Bitange Ndemo, Alice Munyua, and others TBC. 1 September @ 15:00-16:30 EAT. - Data + Money <http://developingdata.org/data-markets-data-money/>, with Rose Muturi, Joel Muhumuza, Firas Ahmed, and Ali Hussein. 2 September @ 13:00-14:30 EAT. - Data + Labour <https://developingdata.org/data-markets-data-labour/>, with Dr. Uma Rani, Mercy Mugure, and Dr. Mohammad Amir Anwar. 2 September @ 17:00-18:30 EAT. - Digital Identification, Surveillance & Privacy <https://developingdata.org/data-markets-data-privacy/>, with Dr. Anja Kovacs, Dorothy Mukasa, Jacqueline Musiitwa, Nanjala Nyabola, and Dr. Isaac Rutenberg. 3 September @ 13:00-14:30 EAT. - Inclusivity & Equity in Data Economies <https://developingdata.org/data-markets-data-equity/>, with Nichole Yembra, Agostine Ndungu, Ebrima Fatty, and Dr. Michel Wahome. 3 September @ 15:00-16:30 EAT. You can register for the Zoom details here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-markets-workshop-tickets-117281952477 Further information is available on the web here: https://developingdata.org/data-markets/data-markets-workshop/ We're on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/DataDeveloping The event has been co-organised by the Centre for Intellectual Property & Information Technology @ Strathmore Law School, CIPESA, and the Centre for African Studies @ University of Edinburgh. Hope to see you there!

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Site on National & County Governments' Expenditures
by Twahir Hussein Kassim 01 Sep '20

01 Sep '20

Listers, I remember there was a website from which one could get data on government expenditures. Anyone got the site address? Regards THK [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> 09/01/20, 09:43:40 AM

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County ICT Survey 2019-2020 Assessment Report
by David Indeje 30 Aug '20

30 Aug '20

Listers, How is your county fairing when it comes to adopting and using ICT? KICTANet collaborated with the ICT Authority to institute and carry out an annual ICT survey to monitor and encourage faster adoption and maturity of ICTs within Counties as envisioned in the ICT Roadmaps. KICTANet and ICT Authority believes that the successful implementation of ICTs in county governments continue to face many challenges and requires legislative, budgetary, technical as well as political support. The report consolidates the findings for the three selected Counties of Uasin Gishu, Kajiado, and Taita-Taveta. Assessment is based on the ICT Governance & ManagementFramework which was adapted from the ISACA, COBIT2 Framework. [image: image.png] In our findings, Uasin Gishu County is doing relatively well in the following three categories, ICT Strategy, ICT Financial & Procurement Management as well as ICT System Acquisition and Deployment. Kajiado County was performing relatively well in ICT Policy & Strategy as well as the Infrastructure and Support Categories. Also, the Digital Learning Program (DLP) had been implemented at close to 80% of the schools. In Taita Taveta, the County is doing relatively well in ICT Financial & Procurement Management, ICT Infrastructure Operations & User Support, and ICT System Acquisition & Deployment. Most Counties were doing relatively well in the following three categories, ICT Strategy & ICT Financial & Procurement Management with an average score of 1.7 and 1.8 were recorded respectively. However, the rest of the ICT categories were recording average scores below 1.5 implying that they are either incomplete or being performed in an ad-hoc manner. Link to the report https://bit.ly/3b3Ppy7 *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856

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When lectures go online, who gets to keep the copyright?
by David Indeje 27 Aug '20

27 Aug '20

For reflection in the new norm. https://www.theverge.com/21373669/recorded-lecture-capture-copyright-univer… *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje * +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 Website: Khusoko <https://khusoko.com/>

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KeNOG WEBINAR: Internet Security
by Odhiambo Washington 27 Aug '20

27 Aug '20

Hello listers, The KeNOG PC has been working on the 3rd Webinar which will focus on Internet Security. The webinar will consist of a presentation and a panel discussion comprising of local cybersecurity experts. The Webinar will be on the 27th of August at 2.00pm Kenyan Time (11.00am UTC/GMT). To register, please go the website: https://kenog.org/webinars PS: Apologies for the late notice. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 "Oh, the cruft.", grep ^[^#] :-)

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Launch of 2 Policy Briefs on Digital IDs
by Liz Orembo 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

Dear listers, *You are invited to another webinar this Friday, 28th August, at 11:00am*. KICTANet will be launching 2 policy briefs on the *implications of Digital IDs in Kenya*. The main objective of this launch is to provide a platform to create awareness on human rights issues, implications, and impact of Kenya’s Digital ID program, Huduma Namba. KICTAnet conducted research on digital ID’s in Kenya, with a focus on documenting the experiences and lessons learned from the Huduma Namba Process. It has since produced two reports highlighting the findings from the study and a documentary, which provide the context, perspectives, and information on key concerns of the process. This meeting is expected to provide a platform for discussion, information sharing and strategic thinking on implementing Kenya’s digital ID program. *Kindly register here to attend* https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrfuitpzksEtbYME9VWjIroGIN2RZrdOzJ -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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County ICT Report: Senate Meeting
by Liz Orembo 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

Good morning listers, KICTAnet has just concluded a county ICT survey, done in partnership with the ICT Authority. Ahead of its official launch we are going to present it to the senate tomorrow morning. I'm writing to ask those who are interested in joining this meeting to shoot me an email so that I send the meeting details. Apologies for this short notice, we were waiting for a confirmation before reaching out. Asanteni. -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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