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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Application Rounds Open for ICANN56
by Bobs 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

Listers, This is for your information. Thanks. B. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> > Date: January 23, 2016 at 8:33:05 AM GMT+3 > To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> > Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Application Rounds Open for ICANN56 > Reply-To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> > > FRANCAIS: La periode de demande de bourses pour les Programmes NextGen@ICANN et Fellowship a débuté ce 22 janvier 2016 pour prendre fin le 19 Février 2016. Les noms des candidats sélectionnés seront publiés lsur le site de l'ICANN le 25 mars 2016. Pour plus de détails, prière visiter: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-22-en > > ENGLISH:lCANN launches the application rounds for both the NextGen@ICANN and Fellowship Programs to participate in ICANN56 in Panama City, Panama in June 2016. This round remains open until 19 February 2016 and successful candidates will be announced on the ICANN website, 25 March 2016. Please read more at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-22-en > > Merci/thanks > - > Yaovi Atohoun > Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa > ICANN – www.icann.org > Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 > >

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Connected Kenya Theme Feedback
by Phyllis Nyambura 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

Dear Listers, On behalf of the ICT Authority, I would wish to thank all of you who gave their thoughts and views on the Connected Kenya agenda on barriers that exists in the achievement of ‘self-services’ to mwananchi in Kenya. Your comments were very valuable and insightful and will go along way in informing the event program. The event takes place on 21st to 24th March and we will be enlisting for your participation soon. We grouped the comments as below: [image: Inline image 1] > >> >> Enjoy your weekend. Regards, Phyllis Nyambura Communications 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 --------------------- -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2211960 www.icta.go.ke

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KICTANet/Kenic Cocktail Program
by Grace Githaiga 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

Listers For those of you who confirmed, we look forward to seeing you this evening. Below is the program. RgdsGG KICTANet/Kenic Cocktail Program Serena Hotel January 22, 2016 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm. 6:30-7:00pm: Arrival Registration 7:00-7:05 Welcome Remarks - Kris Senanu, Chair KENIC 7:05-7:15: Setting the scene - Prof. Bitange Ndemo 7.15-7.30 Overview of Stakeholder WishList - J. Walubengo, Multimedia University 7:30:-7:35: Handover 'Ceremony' of the Wish List to Cabinet Secretary 3 Minutes Speeches/Remarks from Key Stakeholders' Civil Society Grace Githaiga, KICTANet Media Dr. Hanningtone Gaya - Chair, Media Owners Association Industry Kris Senanu, Chair KENIC Domain Names Kariba Moko, Domain Registrars Association of Kenya (DRAKE) Key Speeches by Guests Principal Secretary, Broadcast &Telecomms Sammy Itemere Principal Secretary, ICT & Innovations Victor Kyalo Keynote Address Cabinet Secretary, Joe Mucheru Vote of Thanks Alice Munyua, Africa Union Commission

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Africa's Boom IS NOT Over
by Eric M K Osiakwan 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/africas-boom-over-eric-osiakwan <https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/africas-boom-over-eric-osiakwan> Eric here Eric M.K Osiakwan +233244386792 "Accraboy" 4 Skype @eosiakwan 4 Twitter about.me/ericosiakwan

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Invitation to a KICTANet/KENIC Cocktail, January 22, 2016 at Serena Hotel
by Grace Githaiga 21 Jan '16

21 Jan '16

ListersGreetings. On behalf of KICTANet and KENIC, we would like to invite you to cocktail in which the community will meet the new ICT Cabinet Secretary and the two Ps (ICT and Innovation, and Broadcasting and Telecommunications). This is scheduled for January 22, 2016 starting at 6.30 pm to 9.00pm at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. During the cocktail, a 2016 ICT wish list crowd sourced from the community will be presented. The proposed agenda is as follows: Introductory remarks Welcome remarks Setting the scene Key speakers: ICT CS and the two PSs Highlights and handing over of the crowd sourced 2016 wish list Vote of thanks We have limited places. We therefore request that for logistical purposes, you kindly reserve a place here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-100-days-wish-list-for-ministry-of-ict-t… by Wednesday January 20, 2016. The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multistakeholder 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. The Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC) is the entity charged with the management and the administration of the dot ke Country Code Top-Level Domain (.ke ccTLD) name. KENIC manages the Kenyan Domain Name Space by administering .ke in an effective, transparent and equitable manner, in the interest of the Kenyan Internet community and in conformity with global Internet policies. Do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you need further clarification. I can be reached on phone number 0722701495 or on email ggithaiga(a)kictanet.or.ke, or ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com. RgdsGrace for the organising team.

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ICT Authority request on Connected Kenya
by Grace Githaiga 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Good morning Listers I have received a request from the ICT Authority on the topic of Connected Kenya. Connected Kenya this year wants to explore the theme of getting Citizen to “Self Serve” through provision of e-government services. The theme is “Bridging the service gap” In the spirit of consultation, and in recognizing the valuable ideas from the different sectors of the community, the ICT Authority would like to get industry thoughts and views on what they perceive as barriers to the achievement of ‘self-services’ to mwananchi in Kenya. What can government do in terms of policies, implementation of projects, engagement to further this agenda? And what role does the Private sector also play and how can both come together to further the interest of getting the citizen to access services at the comfort of their homes? We request that for the next five days, you kindly feel feel free to contribute and help the Authority shape up the agenda for this important conference. Phyllis from ICTA will collate all your ideas. Asanteni sana. RgdsGrace

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Re: [kictanet] You're invited to First 100 days wish list for Ministry of ICT (Feb 18, 2016 - Feb 22, 2016)
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 19 Jan '16

19 Jan '16

Dear AllI have noted from the program that you dont have a speaker from the media. I would wish to speak as a representative of the new mediaI am now the Chairperson for the Kenya Women Media Owners Association Jane On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 1:52 PM, Network of non- formal Educational institutions <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Dear AllI have noted you dont have a speaker from the media. I would wish to speak as a representative of the new mediaI am now the Chairperson for the Kenya Women Media Owners Association Jane On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 1:50 PM, Network of non- formal Educational institutions <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> wrote: On Monday, January 18, 2016 11:57 AM, Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) <invite(a)eventbrite.com> wrote: | | | | | | | | | | Hello Jane, You are invited to the following event: First 100 days wish list for Ministry of ICT Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: | | Friday, January 22, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EAT) Nairobi Serena Hotel P. O. Box 46302 Processional Way Nairobi City, 00100 Kenya View Map | | | | Attend Event | | | Share this event: | | | | | | A new Cabinet team was appointed at the Ministry of the ICT. The community has a wishlist for the new team on which they want them to consider implementing for the first 100 days. The event will be graced by the Cabinet Secretary and the Principle Secretaries. Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We hope you can make it! Cheers, Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | This invitation was sent to nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com by Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) the organizer. To stop receiving invitations from this organizer, you can unsubscribe. Eventbrite, Inc. | 155 5th St, 7th Floor | San Francisco, CA 94103 | | |

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Telcos to pay more into USF kitty
by Mwendwa Kivuva 19 Jan '16

19 Jan '16

http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Telcos-to-pay-more-for-ICT-access-fund/-/9… Telecom firms will need to dig deeper into their pockets to fund a Sh100 billion programme aimed at providing ICT services in marginalised areas. Canadian firm Intelecon Research and Consultancy Ltd, which is carrying out a new study on ICT access gaps on behalf of the Communications Authority (CA), said operators have so far contributed only Sh2.9 billion against the target. The firm will deliver to the CA the results of the study by February 2016, when the programme is expected to be formally launched. The study, which is benchmarked against best practices in Uganda, Tanzania and Pakistan, will help the CA to implement the Universal Service Fund (USF) that aims to close the ICT access gap in the country. Intelecon is expected to develop an interactive online portal showing where the gaps exist as well as determine the exact cost of rolling out the services. “USF levies will total Sh6.9 billion to Sh10 billion in the next 10 years,” stated the Intel -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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Re: [kictanet] ICT Authority request on Connected Kenya
by memakunat＠yahoo.com 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

@Machuhi, I like your argument, its more conservative and embraces the greatest non diminitive natural resource Africa has ever had. (solar energy) -original message- Subject: Re: [kictanet] ICT Authority request on Connected Kenya From: Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: 01/18/2016 12:44 PM To add on to Barracks solid observations I'd say that for eGovernment services to work the experience of using that service MUST be seamless and as easy to use as saying ABC. Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "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 18 Jan 2016, at 12:05 PM, K Machuhi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Dear Grace, > > Connectivity is key, and as Barrack Otieno pointed out, we have little to show outside the urban centers. > The scattered nature of households makes infrastructure very difficult to reach all. (Those who were responsible for post-independence 'land settlements' were big failures to our country as they sowed seed for endless land demarcation and scattered households.) > > Besides accessibility (roads), the next key is connectivity (phones, internet). Connectivity requires energy availability. It is unbelievable the number of households not connected to the grid even as they are technically in on-grid areas. > We need a universally distributed power source (solar) at household level as mainstream. ICT solutions available today can make solar a utility. > > > Regards, > > K. Machuhi > >> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 10:56 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> Good morning Listers >> >> I have received a request from the ICT Authority on the topic of Connected Kenya. >> >> >> Connected Kenya this year wants to explore the theme of getting Citizen to “Self Serve” through provision of e-government services. The theme is “Bridging the service gap” >> >> >> >> In the spirit of consultation, and in recognizing the valuable ideas from the different sectors of the community, the ICT Authority would like to get industry thoughts and views on what they perceive as barriers to the achievement of ‘self-services’ to mwananchi in Kenya. >> >> >> >> What can government do in terms of policies, implementation of projects, engagement to further this agenda? And what role does the Private sector also play and how can both come together to further the interest of getting the citizen to access services at the comfort of their homes? >> >> >> >> We request that for the next five days, you kindly feel feel free to contribute and help the Authority shape up the agenda for this important conference. Phyllis from ICTA will collate all your ideas. >> >> >> >> Asanteni sana. >> >> >> >> Rgds >> >> Grace >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/kmachuhi%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/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/mailman/options/kictanet/memakunat%40yahoo.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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ICT Authority request on Connected Kenya
by Nanjira Sambuli 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

Good points raised thus far. iHub Research conducted a study in 2014, assessing how ICTs facilitate/hinder two-way interaction between citizens and governments in four key areas: access to information, tracking corruption, monitoring/accessing government service delivery, and citizen participation. The study was carried out in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In Kenya, we looked at Nairobi and Nakuru (where infrastructure to support access to eGovernment services exists to some extent), and very interesting insights emerged. A one page summary on the study’s findings and recommendations is accessible here <http://www.ihub.co.ke/ict4gov>. The full report can be downloaded here <http://www.ihub.co.ke/downloads/ict_4_gov_report.pdf>; the report is in an easy-to-read format, highlighting citizen’s voices and anecdotes on their interactions with ICTs). Key points: 1. SMS and radio are still king! To disseminate information, raise awareness to many, and especially in rural areas, those two mechanisms remain the most effective. And, as Grace pointed out, if SMS queries can be sent at no cost to users, then many citizens are likely to leverage them. Recommendation: Non-Internet based ICTs used in governance such as mobile phones and radios need to be integrated more in ICT and governance initiatives since they are the most widely used and most accessible. 2. User experience on government websites: "Citizens only visit governance-related sites that are a priority for their needs at a specific time, and even then, they reported that the websites are clunky and ugly. User experience is not a key factor in the creation of these websites. “ The iTax platform and KRA website were a common reference on this. Recommendation: embrace user experience considerations <http://www.ihub.co.ke/uxlab> before deploying or upgrading ICT tools. 3. Design- reality gap: "citizen consultations do not seem to inform the creation or prioritization of eGovernment efforts.” Recommendation: The design of ICT initiatives in governance that are meant to facilitate two-way interaction between citizens and government should include the input of citizens who are intended to use them. 4. A major hurdle faced in the deployment and use of ICT tools in governance is a lack of trust in the government, as well as apathy among citizens that is brought about by perceived government failure to respond to complaints or issues raised along various governance lines. As one FGD participant put it: “If my going to the office, physical presence, does not inspire the [government] official to act on a problem, how will communication using their websites or Facebook be different?” Recommendation: eGovernment services need to activate interaction and feedback mechanisms, including transparent response mechanisms to queries raised or complaints. (Government officials indicated that resources to facilitate this are often lacking). 5. Lack of involvement of citizens (who are the primary target/end users of most of the ICT tools for governance) in the development of ICTs for governance leads to poor prioritization of the citizens’ needs. Awareness creation about the existence of these tools, why and how they should be used is not done by the implementers of the tools. We hope that the study’s findings and recommendations prove useful. > On 18 Jan 2016, at 13:03, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > ICT Authority request on Connected Kenya Regards, Nanjira Sambuli Research Lead iHub <http://www.ihub.co.ke/> | Research <http://www.ihub.co.ke/research> | UXLab <http://www.ihub.co.ke/uxlab> | Consulting <http://www.ihub.co.ke/consulting> Mobile: +254722481566 Skype: nanjirasambuli | Twitter: @NiNanjira

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