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Re: [kictanet] Fwd: [global-nn] Red Alert for Net Neutrality in the United States
by anyega jefferson 26 Nov '17

26 Nov '17

Wangari That's a brilliant post, and analogy. I couldn't agree more. On Nov 25, 2017 12:32 PM, "WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: *“Letting deep-pocketed corporations create a pay-for-play internet harms innovation and free expression alike, in the U.S. and everywhere else,”* said Nathan White, Senior Legislative Manager at Access Now. *“The open internet is for everyone, not just the privileged few. Breaking it into pieces to make more money for entrenched players is a short-sighted strategy that will only backfire, creating less opportunity and innovation over time, not more,”* he added. Having had the opportunity to engage in the ISOC Chapterthon 2017 (SHULE TARAKIMU KENYA project), and the drive for Community Networks in Africa, this situation is certainly at play in Kenya and experienced for anyone engaging in the peri-urban and rural Kenya. Camouflaged in the speed of access in turn cost of access to users arising from infrastructure investment decisions among other business drivers. There is certainly a long battle until the internet is classified as a public good with our government responsible to be responsive to deliver it. The mantra of the internet as a human right in the Internet Governance discourse must be backed by who delivers it, perhaps a certain minimum level of standards. Business will keep reminding you they are in business (yes, mostly with shortterm interests - known as targets!). However, the internet development community and more so the Internet Governance enthusiasts (long term interests) has shown that with the declaration that the internet is for all, 'we are the ones inviting you to do business with "our internet", by "our rules", in "our shared way" ' Might this possible or not? I am reminded that not so long ago, every Kenyan could purchase their favorite milled maize at 90bob versus the close to 200bob that would've shifted maize into the ostentation category. All the stakeholders thrived. Internet sio mahindi but the thinking must be as such! Have a 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 Thursday, 23 November 2017, 17:29, Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: @Kanini In this particular case I’ll just say this:- Let sleeping dogs lie... *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad On 23 Nov 2017, at 2:27 PM, kanini mutemi <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> wrote: This is bad. Really bad. Our dear government officials, please do not get any ideas. Thank you. On Thu, 23 Nov 2017 at 14:22, Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: FYI *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: *From:* Candace Clement <candace(a)freepress.net> *Date:* 22 November 2017 at 9:17:00 PM EAT *To:* Nathan White <nathan(a)accessnow.org> *Cc:* global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net *Subject:* *Re: [global-nn] Red Alert for Net Neutrality in the United States* *Reply-To:* Candace Clement <candace(a)freepress.net> For folks outside the US looking for ways to help mobilize people here, you can also sign up to join our peer-to-peer texting team <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYAYCTsBuS3HfYl61GWudezHw2LSVJfWK…>. It's an easy way to help get the word out to people here by having one-to-one conversations and you can do it from your computer whenever you have a little extra time. Candace Clement Campaign Director Free Press / Free Press Action Fund 413-585-1533 ext 203 On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Nathan White <nathan(a)accessnow.org> wrote: Total Control Panel Login <https://asp.reflexion.net/login?domain=freepress.net> To: candace(a)freepress.net <https://asp.reflexion.net/address-properties?aID=18886641556&domain=freepre…> From: global-nn-owner(a)lists.riseup.net Message Score: 15 High (60): Pass My Spam Blocking Level: Medium Medium (75): Pass Low (90): Pass Block <https://asp.reflexion.net/FooterAction?ver=3&bl-sender-address=1&hID=246529…> this sender Block <https://asp.reflexion.net/FooterAction?ver=3&bl-sender-domain=1&hID=2465291…> lists.riseup.net This message was delivered because the content filter score did not exceed your filter level. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Chairman Ajit Pai just posted the proposed order <https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-announces-tentative-agenda-december-open-m…> to roll back Net Neutrality protections in the United States. It will be voted on December 14th, and it's worse than we even feared. *Not only would ISPs be able to charge more for priority speeds, under this framework they'd be able to selectively downgrade certain services at their own discretion.* The rule would also block any states from enacting Net Neutrality principles. The FCC knows how wildly unpopular this is. The public comment docket had a record* 22 million comments,* overwhelmingly in support of Net Neutrality. They're announcing this now, right before one of the biggest holidays in the United States to minimize the criticism Our only hope now is to put so much pressure on the U.S. Congress that they tell Chairman Pai to back off. There is still hope. Members of Congress will face an election next year and Net Neutrality is important to many people. In just the last 24 hours *175,000 phone calls have gone to the Congress in support of NN. *Even places like Breitbart and r/The_Donald are showing some signs of opposing the order. (I've heard rumors that even the ISPs think the order goes too far and will result in inevitable legal battles.) While this is amazing, it's not enough. This is a holiday weekend and Congress is closed. Those calls, can't just be left on voice mail messages boxes. We need to sustain this level of activism all the way up until the vote on December 14th. Here are some ways you can help. - The main Battle for the Net call tool is here: https://www. battleforthenet.com/ - The ACLU call tool is here: https://www.aclu.org/ issues/free-speech/dont-dismantle-net-neutrality <https://www.aclu.org/issues/free-speech/dont-dismantle-net-neutrality> - Talking points on the order are here: https://docs.google.com/ document/d/1JFt_t4AaA2rK6Kls64l4RqIcN0UTCBhCcE vA72rxnvM/edit#heading=h.teo0lgd25n6u <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JFt_t4AaA2rK6Kls64l4RqIcN0UTCBhCcEvA72r…> - Access Now's *statement on the international impacts: *https://www. accessnow.org/access-now-condemns-u-s-plan-repeal-net- neutrality-rules/ <https://www.accessnow.org/access-now-condemns-u-s-plan-repeal-net-neutralit…> - Statements from different orgs are here: https://docs.google.com/ document/d/1OglCfmKV0eyou_jGxDEQz61JEl8y5XeZR1Kbte-Njh8/edit <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OglCfmKV0eyou_jGxDEQz61JEl8y5XeZR1Kbte-…> - A fact sheet from (Democratic) Commissioner Clyburn: https://www.fcc.gov/document/commissioner-clyburn- fact-sheet-net-neutrality <https://www.fcc.gov/document/commissioner-clyburn-fact-sheet-net-neutrality> - A toolkit with sample social media is here: https://docs.google.com/ document/d/1WffqXGDRcAow-Qds4XwTo7gsvMONO4_Ysnw_ g87i7cU/edit#heading=h.otuuifmukhbz <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WffqXGDRcAow-Qds4XwTo7gsvMONO4_Ysnw_g87…> *Please send any help or advice you have.* And one thing to remember is that while it's important to have a strong immediate response, it's a big holiday in the United States and a lot of people are not paying attention. It's just as important to schedule messages and actions in the coming weeks to ensure sustained pressure. Thanks everyone for any support you can spare. -- Nathan White Senior Legislative Manager Phone: (269) 267-0580 PGP ID: 0x9030A74E Fingerprint: C2C2 CEDB 8368 05D7 CB89 72DF 59F9 6246 9030 A74E ** Get your* tickets for RightsCon Toronto <https://www.rightscon.org/#tickets/>, May 16-18, 2018 ** Subscribe *to the Access Now Express <https://www.accessnow.org/campaign/#sign-up>, our weekly newsletter on digital rights --- To unsubscribe: <mailto:global-nn-unsubscribe@lists.riseup.net> List help: <https://riseup.net/lists> --- To unsubscribe: <mailto:global-nn-unsubscribe@lists.riseup.net <global-nn-unsubscribe(a)lists.riseup.net>> List help: <https://riseup.net/lists> _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/kaninimutemi%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. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/jeffersonanyega%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. 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Fwd: [global-nn] Red Alert for Net Neutrality in the United States
by Ali Hussein 25 Nov '17

25 Nov '17

FYI Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Candace Clement <candace(a)freepress.net> > Date: 22 November 2017 at 9:17:00 PM EAT > To: Nathan White <nathan(a)accessnow.org> > Cc: global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net > Subject: Re: [global-nn] Red Alert for Net Neutrality in the United States > Reply-To: Candace Clement <candace(a)freepress.net> > > For folks outside the US looking for ways to help mobilize people here, you can also sign up to join our peer-to-peer texting team. It's an easy way to help get the word out to people here by having one-to-one conversations and you can do it from your computer whenever you have a little extra time. > > Candace Clement > Campaign Director > Free Press / Free Press Action Fund > 413-585-1533 ext 203 > >> On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Nathan White <nathan(a)accessnow.org> wrote: >> >> Total Control Panel Login >> To: candace(a)freepress.net >> From: global-nn-owner(a)lists.riseup.net >> Message Score: 15 High (60): Pass >> My Spam Blocking Level: Medium Medium (75): Pass >> Low (90): Pass >> Block this sender >> Block lists.riseup.net >> This message was delivered because the content filter score did not exceed your filter level. >> >> The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Chairman Ajit Pai just posted the proposed order to roll back Net Neutrality protections in the United States. It will be voted on December 14th, and it's worse than we even feared. >> >> Not only would ISPs be able to charge more for priority speeds, under this framework they'd be able to selectively downgrade certain services at their own discretion. The rule would also block any states from enacting Net Neutrality principles. >> >> The FCC knows how wildly unpopular this is. The public comment docket had a record 22 million comments, overwhelmingly in support of Net Neutrality. They're announcing this now, right before one of the biggest holidays in the United States to minimize the criticism >> >> Our only hope now is to put so much pressure on the U.S. Congress that they tell Chairman Pai to back off. There is still hope. Members of Congress will face an election next year and Net Neutrality is important to many people. In just the last 24 hours 175,000 phone calls have gone to the Congress in support of NN. Even places like Breitbart and r/The_Donald are showing some signs of opposing the order. (I've heard rumors that even the ISPs think the order goes too far and will result in inevitable legal battles.) >> >> While this is amazing, it's not enough. This is a holiday weekend and Congress is closed. Those calls, can't just be left on voice mail messages boxes. We need to sustain this level of activism all the way up until the vote on December 14th. >> >> Here are some ways you can help. >> >> The main Battle for the Net call tool is here: https://www.battleforthenet.com/ >> The ACLU call tool is here: https://www.aclu.org/issues/free-speech/dont-dismantle-net-neutrality >> Talking points on the order are here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JFt_t4AaA2rK6Kls64l4RqIcN0UTCBhCcEvA72r… >> Access Now's statement on the international impacts: https://www.accessnow.org/access-now-condemns-u-s-plan-repeal-net-neutralit… >> Statements from different orgs are here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OglCfmKV0eyou_jGxDEQz61JEl8y5XeZR1Kbte-… >> A fact sheet from (Democratic) Commissioner Clyburn: https://www.fcc.gov/document/commissioner-clyburn-fact-sheet-net-neutrality >> A toolkit with sample social media is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WffqXGDRcAow-Qds4XwTo7gsvMONO4_Ysnw_g87… >> >> Please send any help or advice you have. And one thing to remember is that while it's important to have a strong immediate response, it's a big holiday in the United States and a lot of people are not paying attention. It's just as important to schedule messages and actions in the coming weeks to ensure sustained pressure. >> >> Thanks everyone for any support you can spare. >> >> >> >> -- >> Nathan White >> Senior Legislative Manager >> Phone: (269) 267-0580 >> PGP ID: 0x9030A74E >> Fingerprint: C2C2 CEDB 8368 05D7 CB89 72DF 59F9 6246 9030 A74E >> >> * Get your tickets for RightsCon Toronto, May 16-18, 2018 >> * Subscribe to the Access Now Express, our weekly newsletter on digital rights >> >> --- >> To unsubscribe: <mailto:global-nn-unsubscribe@lists.riseup.net> >> List help: <https://riseup.net/lists> >> > > --- > To unsubscribe: <mailto:global-nn-unsubscribe@lists.riseup.net> > List help: <https://riseup.net/lists>

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KCPE results: Safaricom orders Sh10m refund to subscribers
by Barrack Otieno 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

Listers, Telecommunications giant Safaricom has ordered a firm to refund over Sh10.6 million to its customers who were billed more than once to receive Standard Eight national exam results. Safaricom on Thursday said the double-billing by Challa Communications Limited, a third party licensed by the Communications Authority of Kenya, was due to a technical hitch. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Safaricom-orders-Challa-Ltd-to-refund-subscrib… At least action is being taken. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Cryptocurrency Trading
by Ali Hussein 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

Dorcas and all One thing that I'd like to note is this:- Regulation and Policy ALMOST ALWAYS lags behind innovation. There are rare times when the wheels of government move in tandem with innovation. This is not unique to Kenya. Its a global thing. The thing about Kenya that we have that is going for us is this:- 1. Almost always those in government understand the positive effects of innovation especially in Technology and normally stay clear away and let things move forward with least resistance. Players in the sectors involved then get together with government to craft policy and regulation (where necessary) to reign in rogue players. 2. The Kenyan Startup Scene is acknowledged to be one of the most vibrant not just in Africa but the world. Let's push these envelopes in the right direction and we will emerge winners. Always. 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> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 11:41 AM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Noted with thanks Barrack, > > Definitely something that needs to mature sooner rather than later. > > On Nov 23, 2017 11:39 AM, "Barrack Otieno" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi Dorcas , hi Ali, >> >> I think you are on the same page. I recall the last townhall meeting at >> Dusit which validated the blockchain policy brief was attended by a number >> of Stakeholders from all stakeholder groupings. That the CS Joe Mucheru >> alongside a number of officers from his ministry attended is testament to >> the interest and appreciation of the Government as a stakeholder in the >> technology. The list of participants in the meeting was multi stakeholder. >> Some Stakeholders such as the CBK Governor have been uneasy about >> Blockchain but seem to be warming up over time. In my humble opinion it >> would be good to build on the steps that have been made as we chart the way >> forwad. In 2016 blockchain was a key topic in the Kenya Internet Governance >> Forum attended by more than 250 stakeholders physically and many more >> remotely. A number of local block chain companies and experts participated >> in panels that interrogated the technology. It might be that what we are >> witnessing is the ripple effect of the awareness efforts created in the >> last three years. In the usual Kenyan spirit there are those that have >> decided to capitalize on the emerging technology. We are at a good place in >> that we can no longer bury our heads in the sand. Concrete actions or >> responses are needed from various stakeholders such as the government and >> independent regulatory agencies. They can tap into the feedback received >> from various Conferences hosted locally from 2016 as well as papers and >> policy briefs that have been written since then in consultation with the >> stakeholders. We don't need to reinvent the wheel since the bus is moving. >> >> Best Regards >> >> On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 11:24 AM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Thanks Ali, >>> >>> I have been with kictanet since it's birth so I definitely understand. I >>> definitely appreciate the effort you have put. But we have not even >>> scratched the surface on this one. >>> >>> What is needed now is movement in terms of support for Blockchain and >>> not hypervigilance as is being seen. >>> >>> While private sector players can be proactive, it will be a futile >>> effort and a danger to investments if regulators and government come later >>> with more restrictions in response. Hence the need for a repeat success >>> story of kictanet as a multi-stakeholder forum. >>> >>> I think everyone is here in one way or the other. In essence, I am >>> speaking of the need for a conducive policy environment and action needs to >>> get to that. >>> >>> Thanks! Muthoni >>> >>> On Nov 23, 2017 11:03 AM, "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Dorcas >>>> >>>> We at KICTANet can only provide direction, intellectual engagement and >>>> lobby to have a policy in place (not necessarily regulation) for this to be >>>> adopted by the Government and mainstream industry players. I would however >>>> add that players in the Startup Scene in Kenya and some big ticket players >>>> like IBM are not waiting. >>>> >>>> They are already moving ahead with a number of initiatives. I >>>> understand that there now exists the Blockchain Association of Kenya. >>>> >>>> And this is as it should be. >>>> >>>> Check out the two links below to get a glimpse of whats happening. >>>> >>>> 1. https://developer.ibm.com/blockchain/sandbox/ >>>> >>>> 2. https://ipdb.io/foundation/ >>>> >>>> >>>> Incidentally KICTANet is a Founder Caretaker of the IPDB Foundation. >>>> >>>> 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> >>>> >>>> >>>> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, >>>> >>>> Chiromo Road, Westlands, >>>> >>>> Nairobi, Kenya. >>>> >>>> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely >>>> mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the >>>> organizations that I work with. >>>> >>>> On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 10:48 AM, Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> The arrest of the individuals is a good opportunity to move the >>>>> conversation to the next level. >>>>> >>>>> Engagement towards implementation of an actual policy in a >>>>> multi-stakeholder approach. >>>>> >>>>> Having the document on the website is good but action time is now. >>>>> BTC is more adopted and provides a good example on the disruptions expected >>>>> from Blockchain. >>>>> >>>>> What is the actual roadmap Ali to achieving this? We need this to move >>>>> forward. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks! >>>>> >>>>> On Nov 23, 2017 10:39 AM, "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> @Dorcas and others >>>>>> >>>>>> This list is ahead in trying to formulate a way forward on this most >>>>>> current conversation. My take is this:- >>>>>> >>>>>> Conversations around Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies cannot be held >>>>>> in isolation of the core Technology driving this revolution. This >>>>>> Technology is called Blockchain. >>>>>> >>>>>> Please check out the policy brief that KICTANet did in collaboration >>>>>> with various stakeholders including MOICT, IBM, Tech entrepreneurs and >>>>>> other stakeholders. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/documents/KICTANet/Blockchain_Policy_Brief.Final…> >>>>>> KICTANet Blockchain Policy Brief >>>>>> <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/documents/KICTANet/Blockchain_Policy_Brief.Final…> >>>>>> >>>>>> I agree Dorcas. The conversation must be expanded and a critical >>>>>> path mapped. >>>>>> >>>>>> 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> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, >>>>>> >>>>>> Chiromo Road, Westlands, >>>>>> >>>>>> Nairobi, Kenya. >>>>>> >>>>>> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are >>>>>> purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the >>>>>> organizations that I work with. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi listers, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Going by some events connected to arrest of some BTC traders, time >>>>>>> is ripe for a new policy engagement exercise. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Over to you Alice Munyua! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It reminds me of the days when VoIP and Skype specifically was >>>>>>> illegal. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> We cannot refuse that the fourth industrial revolution is on and >>>>>>> rolling. What happened to the initial discussions on this? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Muthoni >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/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 >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>> ailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%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. >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Barrack O. Otieno >> +254721325277 <0721%20325277> >> +254733206359 <0733%20206359> >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A >> >> >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > >

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Re: [kictanet] Cryptocurrency Trading
by Ali Hussein 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

Dorcas We at KICTANet can only provide direction, intellectual engagement and lobby to have a policy in place (not necessarily regulation) for this to be adopted by the Government and mainstream industry players. I would however add that players in the Startup Scene in Kenya and some big ticket players like IBM are not waiting. They are already moving ahead with a number of initiatives. I understand that there now exists the Blockchain Association of Kenya. And this is as it should be. Check out the two links below to get a glimpse of whats happening. 1. https://developer.ibm.com/blockchain/sandbox/ 2. https://ipdb.io/foundation/ Incidentally KICTANet is a Founder Caretaker of the IPDB Foundation. 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> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 10:48 AM, Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni(a)gmail.com> wrote: > The arrest of the individuals is a good opportunity to move the > conversation to the next level. > > Engagement towards implementation of an actual policy in a > multi-stakeholder approach. > > Having the document on the website is good but action time is now. BTC is > more adopted and provides a good example on the disruptions expected from > Blockchain. > > What is the actual roadmap Ali to achieving this? We need this to move > forward. > > Thanks! > > On Nov 23, 2017 10:39 AM, "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > >> @Dorcas and others >> >> This list is ahead in trying to formulate a way forward on this most >> current conversation. My take is this:- >> >> Conversations around Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies cannot be held in >> isolation of the core Technology driving this revolution. This Technology >> is called Blockchain. >> >> Please check out the policy brief that KICTANet did in collaboration with >> various stakeholders including MOICT, IBM, Tech entrepreneurs and other >> stakeholders. >> >> >> <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/documents/KICTANet/Blockchain_Policy_Brief.Final…> >> KICTANet Blockchain Policy Brief >> <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/documents/KICTANet/Blockchain_Policy_Brief.Final…> >> >> I agree Dorcas. The conversation must be expanded and a critical path >> mapped. >> >> 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> >> >> >> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, >> >> Chiromo Road, Westlands, >> >> Nairobi, Kenya. >> >> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely >> mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the >> organizations that I work with. >> >> On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Hi listers, >>> >>> Going by some events connected to arrest of some BTC traders, time is >>> ripe for a new policy engagement exercise. >>> >>> Over to you Alice Munyua! >>> >>> It reminds me of the days when VoIP and Skype specifically was illegal. >>> >>> We cannot refuse that the fourth industrial revolution is on and >>> rolling. What happened to the initial discussions on this? >>> >>> Muthoni >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/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. >>> >>> >>

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Cryptocurrency Trading
by Dorcas Muthoni 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

Hi listers, Going by some events connected to arrest of some BTC traders, time is ripe for a new policy engagement exercise. Over to you Alice Munyua! It reminds me of the days when VoIP and Skype specifically was illegal. We cannot refuse that the fourth industrial revolution is on and rolling. What happened to the initial discussions on this? Muthoni

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We urgently need more stories of Kenyans who can lead - A case for more local content
by Barrack Otieno 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

In Summary - Failure by the political class to clearly explain what they want to achieve, and how they will achieve it, has brought about even wider confusion. - In some of his remarks, Hon Kaluma was perhaps making reference to a similar call by Kilifi Governor Amazon Kingi and his Mombasa counterpart Hassan Ali Joho. - Let's build a paradise in Kenya by telling more stories about the many Kenyans making their own contributions in civil society, public and private sectors. http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/ndemo/2274486-4195632-7kmfulz/index… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Stopping live broadcasts in Kenya isn't easy
by Ali Hussein 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

Listers This directive if it actually happened was misinformed, ill advised and lacking in understanding of the current dynamics of what mass media is. Research by organisations like Cambridge Analytica states that today in Kenya you could conduct a very successful marketing/political campaign using only Digital Platforms. This fetish and obsession with so called 'mass media' is missing the point to say the least. Besides being illegal as far as our constitution is concerned it tells me what I still believe: - The government and its 'independent' regulatory arms need to understand one thing - That horse left the station long time ago and like a Genie out of the bottle it simple can't be curbed anymore.. Learn to work with the current scenario and respect your citizenry. 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> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 9:53 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > In Summary > > - Traditional media, particularly those with a national reach, have > tended to self-regulate under the guidance of the Media Council of Kenya. > - > > The last time live broadcasts were banned in Kenya was during the > middle of the 2007/8 post-election violence. > - The government, the regulators, the media owners and the editors > have a duty and responsibility to serve the best interest of the Kenyan > citizen - as opposed to serving sections of the political actors. > > http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/2274560- > 4197240-kdjj92/index.html > > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254733206359 > Skype: barrack.otieno > PGP ID: 0x2611D86A > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > >

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Stopping live broadcasts in Kenya isn't easy
by Barrack Otieno 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

In Summary - Traditional media, particularly those with a national reach, have tended to self-regulate under the guidance of the Media Council of Kenya. - The last time live broadcasts were banned in Kenya was during the middle of the 2007/8 post-election violence. - The government, the regulators, the media owners and the editors have a duty and responsibility to serve the best interest of the Kenyan citizen - as opposed to serving sections of the political actors. http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/2274560-4197240-kdjj92/in… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Internet Society Board of Trustees Statement on updated Mission and 2018 Action Plan
by Barrack Otieno 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

Listers, This might be of interest to some. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan York <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 6:18 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Internet Society Board of Trustees Statement on updated Mission and 2018 Action Plan To: ISOC Internet Policy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Internetpolicy subscribers At the conclusion of its meeting in Singapore on November 17-19, 2017, the Internet Society Board of Trustees released the following statement <https://www.internetsociety.org/news/statements/2017/internet-society-board…> : The Internet Society Board of Trustees congratulates our staff, our Chapters, and all of our members for coming together during the Internet Society’s 25th anniversary year <https://www.internetsociety.org/25th/> to celebrate the past and to shape the future. This has been an important year with many accomplishments, including the global InterCommunity event <https://www.internetsociety.org/intercommunity/2017/>held in September, which connected people from around the world and shone a spotlight on our work together. We believe this past year has set a foundation for the Internet Society to be an even more effective community and organisation going forward. To prepare for the future, the Board — in consultation with the wider Internet Society community — refreshed our time-honoured and tested vision and mission statements. We believe the robust dialogue about our shared aspirations and goals reflected the passion and commitment of our community, and resulted in a reinvigorated statement of our vision and mission <https://www.internetsociety.org/mission/>, consistent with our original commitment to an Internet that is for everyone. The updated Internet Society Mission Statement <https://www.internetsociety.org/mission/> that we approved at our meeting is as follows: ------------------------------ The Internet Society supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people’s lives, and a force for good in society. Our work aligns with our goals for the Internet to be open, globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy. We seek collaboration with all who share these goals. Together, we focus on: - Building and supporting the communities that make the Internet work; - Advancing the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards; and - Advocating for policy that is consistent with our view of the Internet. ------------------------------ We also approved the organisation’s 2018 Action Plan <https://www.internetsociety.org/action-plan/2018/>, which focuses people and resources on innovative ways to make a difference in: 1. assuring Internet access for the hardest to reach places on the globe; 2. addressing security challenges emerging from the growing Internet of Things; 3. strengthening the global Internet’s routing system; and 4. promoting collaborative governance as tool to address a range important issues. We also strongly agree with the 2018 Action Plan’s emphases on building a strengthened global Internet Society community and organisation, and on fostering key new initiatives that amplify the organisation’s ability to bring about change. Finally, and importantly, as we work to #shapetomorrow and keep the Internet Society’s commitment to openness, transparency, and community-driven processes, we began exploring how to allocate the people, resources, and energies of the Internet Society for the future. We agreed to work through a strategy for long term sustainability and impact. The Internet Society’s 2017 Global Internet Report: Paths to Our Digital Future <https://future.internetsociety.org/>, created through an extensive process of input from our community and beyond, will serve as a starting point for further dialogue to create a future-looking plan for addressing emerging issues of concern to our community. It has been an eventful year, and we look forward to building on it in the coming years. We want to applaud our committed staff and its leadership for the good work they do every day to ensure that the Internet is for everyone. Direct URLs: - Board statement: https://www.internetsociety.org/news/ statements/2017/internet-society-board-updated-mission- and-2018-action-plan/ <https://www.internetsociety.org/news/statements/2017/internet-society-board…> - Internet Society Mission: https://www.internetsociety.org/mission/ - 2018 Action Plan: https://www.internetsociety.org/action-plan/2018/ _______________________________________________ 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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