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WEBINAR: Prioritizing Privacy: What Next for the ODPC and the ICT Sector?
by David Indeje 23 Feb '22

23 Feb '22

Dear Listers, More slots remain for our scheduled webinar on Feb 24, 2022. We shall be engaging the Data Protection Commissioner and we shall have an opportunity to listen to progress made. The engagement aims to identify and build consensus on priority actions and strategies that will enable the ODPC and the ICT stakeholders promote greater privacy and data protection in 2022. Register 👇 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_00gjJhWoQ1WoMV9fYxtqtw

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Invitation: Digital Infrastructure and Data for Elections in Kenya - Webinar and Conference
by Daudi Were 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Full details in the posters attached. Information and communication technologies play a critical role in the administration and organisation of modern elections. The use of digital technologies has grown to encompass the entire electoral process. As Kenya enters the homestretch towards the 2022 General Elections, preparations are underway by various key stakeholders towards holding credible, peaceful, free and fair electoral processes. Journalists For Justice (JFJ), working with the Angaza Movement, seeks to support the promotion of transparency, verifiability, legitimacy, and meaningful public participation in electoral processes in Kenya. The Angaza Movement is a national & grassroots movement by a consortium of civic & human rights organisations towards electoral integrity and political accountability in Kenya. JFJ is hosting a webinar today Tuesday 22 February and conference tomorrow Wednesday 23 February to explore the key ICT issues around elections in Kenya. We will examine the state of ICT preparedness of key institutions and demystify the digital expertise, processes, and infrastructure that can be used to deliver a successful election in Kenya. We will highlight issues that should be on the national agenda around the state of ICT preparedness of key institutions towards the holding of credible elections in 2022. Please join us at today's webinar and tomorrow's half day conference. Webinar: Today 22 February 2022 Time: 12 noon - 13:30 Moderator: James Smart - Panelist: Timothy Oriedo, Chief Data Scientist Predictive Analytics Lab - Panelist: Monica Nthiga, Regional Director-Eastern and Southern Africa, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team - Panelist: Jones Baraza, Founder and Director, Swift Intellect Limited Link: https://tinyurl.com/3r2dzyks Conference: Tomorrow 23 February 2022. Time: 09:00 - 13:00 Venue: The Emory Hotel, Kandara Rd, Kileleshwa The Conference will also stream on the JFJ Facebook and Youtube pages https://www.facebook.com/JournalistsForJustice/ Speakers Include: - Barrack Otieno, Africa Top Level Domains Organisation - Fiona Asonga, Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) - Churchill Otieno, Nation Media Group - Dan Kwach, Africa Data Centres - Monica Nthiga, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team - Timothy Oriedo, Predictive Analytics Lab - Grace Githaiga, Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) - Patrick Gathara - The Elephant - Jones Baraza, Swift Intellect Limited - Kwamchetsi Makokha, Journalists for Justice -- Daudi Were | daudi(a)were.co.ke Building technology used to serve the public good

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Fwd: Fw: Fellowship Program AFRIKA KOMMT!
by Grace Githaiga 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Dear Listers This might be of interest to some young entrepreneurs. Kind regards GG ------------------------------ Dear colleagues, Please send the call to young people who might be interested in participating in the programme, e.g. young entrepreneurs such as the representatives of KICTANET etc. (Christoph and Jeanette had contacts with KICTANET and others). Maybe some of our mentrors or menties or our or our former fellows are also interested in the programme. Please send me a short feedback on the way forward- *Call for applications for the 11th Intake for the Fellowship Program AFRIKA KOMMT!. *The new intake of the fellowship programme AFRIKA KOMMT! - An Initiative of German Industry for Future Leaders from Africa, is beginning. At the heart of the one-year programme is an eight-month practical training in one of the participating companies in Germany, giving the African young professionals a great opportunity to gain first-hand experience in management practice in leading German companies. For more information you can access the program flyer via this link: <https://bit.ly/3LD9hdn>*https://bit.ly/3LD9hdn* <https://bit.ly/3LD9hdn>. Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the eleventh intake of AFRIKA KOMMT! running from 2022 – 2024. Applications can be submitted until 30.03.2022 only through the website *www.afrika-kommt.de* <http://www.afrika-kommt.de/> . Under ‘How to Apply’ <https://afrika-kommt.de/become-a-fellow/how-to-apply/> *https://afrika-kommt.de/become-a-fellow/how-to-apply/* <https://afrika-kommt.de/become-a-fellow/how-to-apply/> you will find more details on the specific requirements and the available fellowship placements. KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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MARK YOUR CALENDER: KICTANet Thought Leadership Series
by David Indeje 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, This is an event that we would encourage you to prioritise this week. *KICTANet Thought Leadership Series* *Date: Thursday 24 February 2022 | Time: 9:00am – 11:30am, via Zoom <https://us06web.zoom.us/webi%20onnar/register/WN_00gjJhWoQ1WoMV9fYxtqtw>Theme: “Prioritizing Privacy: What Next for the ODPC and the ICT Sector?* The main objectives of the meeting are to promote multistakeholder engagement of ICT stakeholders on privacy and data protection in Kenya; and, to identify and build consensus on priority actions and strategies to enable the ODPC and ICT stakeholders to promote greater privacy and data protection in 2022. The key recommendations from the meeting shall be consolidated into a policy brief which shall be shared with stakeholders. Kindly register using the link below: https://bit.ly/3s15D5k *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *

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TKash - a quick look at the mobile app
by Mbugua Njihia 17 Feb '22

17 Feb '22

Telkom Kenya launched the mobile app version of the mobile money service TKash. Here's what it looks like - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mbuguanjihia_quick-look-at-ui-features-in-te…

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KICTANet Thought Leadership Series
by David Indeje 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

Dear Listers, We welcome you to our thought leadership series. One next virtual session will give you an opportunity to listen to and share insights on "Prioritizing Privacy: What Next for the ODPC and the ICT Sector? *Date: Thursday 24 February 2022 | * *Time: 9:00am – 11:30am, via Zoom <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_00gjJhWoQ1WoMV9fYxtqtw>* * For details and registration, kindly read https://www.kictanet.or.ke/prioritizing-privacy-what-next-for-the-odpc-and-… <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/prioritizing-privacy-what-next-for-the-odpc-and-…> * *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Kenya Elections: Voters and Data Privacy, Which Party are You In?
by David Indeje 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

[image: image.png] Kangema Parliamentary By-elections. September 17, 2012 PHOTO | IEBC Dear Listers., With the 2022 Kenyan elections on the horizon, the electoral body has concluded the voter registration exercise and is currently set to audit the voter register. On the other hand, do you know which party you have been registered under? Kindly do check out yourself, here <https://orpp.ecitizen.go.ke/services/1/apply/1>. Are you mad you have been registered under the Azimio, UDA, TIP TIP, Jubilee or any other party and you would love to purge yourself from it? Worry not, you can self purge from that party here <https://orpp.ecitizen.go.ke/services/2/apply/2>. You will have a 7 days grace period for the request to be approved. On a lighter note, who is resigning from the Listers Group to seek an electoral position? As part of our commitment to educate the public on data protection and privacy, below are useful links you read and share with your circles. 1. Digital identification law in Kenya: The State of Play <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/digital-identification-law-in-kenya-…> 2. Elections, Data, and Technology <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5l4dzTrSqI&ab_channel=KICTAnet> (Video) 3. Emerging regulation of content, data and consumer rights <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_UVQczmbfU&ab_channel=KICTAnet> (Video) *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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What Happens to Your Data When Your SIM Card Expires?
by David Indeje 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, The above screenshot is from Safaricom which was responding to an inquiry on what makes your SIM card expire. The question came as a result of a Twitter conversation from Ms Wamuyu Kariuki who apparently was out of the country and her SIM card expired. As a result, she was given another Sim card which 'apparently belonged to somebody and she apparently used to receive messages from the SIM card's contacts. *A. "I receive church contributions report every week for a church in Kisumu on the number attached to my Till Number. I know how much they collect every Sunday per district. How safe is this?"* *B. It’s was such an expensive and tedious affair to change my mobile number on all my online subscriptions that require authentication via mobile number for access. eCitizen, NHIF, NSSF, Bank, Email.* *Here is the thread link * https://twitter.com/wamuyunkariuki/status/1493789552217055236?s=20&t=gB7SP3… We understand the KYC process that any telco does when you intend to replace a lost SIM card, but in this scenario, it was a new line being bought once it was returned into circulation. Is it true then: *"The history cleared is only for the owner from previous to new. That’s why they have the SSSD code to check the line registration. However, the history of what loans, subscriptions and crimes committed if any is not cleared and that follows the new owner. KYC is business only."* I would like to know what process is used to determine how someone's number from the SIM card is fit to be re-circulated into the market and what happens to the history of its previous user? *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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#TakeOnTech: Data Security and the Role of The Data Commissioner
by David Indeje 14 Feb '22

14 Feb '22

[image: image.png] Dear Listers, For those in Nairobi, Kenya, it is a great sunny Saturday. I hope wherever you are, the weather is kind to you. This Sunday from 4.20 pm, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) we shall be hosting Madam Immaculate Kassait, Kenya's Data Commissioner tasked with implementing The Data Protection Act. For those who do not know, Kassait is Kenya’s first holder of the position with her main role being exercising oversight on data processing operations, promoting self-regulation among data controllers, promoting international cooperation in data protection-related issues, and conducting research on data processing development. Kindly, if you do have any questions on the subject, kindly share with *#GraceGithaiga* to make it worth it. If you missed our previous episode on Open government, Mr Philip Thigo - Advisor, Data and Open Government Connect was our guest. Here is the recording. https://bit.ly/3oIvHQq *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>

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Inside Safaricom offers that rattled regulator, rivals
by Victor Kapiyo 11 Feb '22

11 Feb '22

The alleged sustained cutting of prices below that of competitors and below actual costs of services made it hard for Airtel to operate profitably and constituted anti-competitive behaviour, Airtel says. Airtel is among operators who are backing a decision by the CA to cut mobile termination rates (MTR) to Sh0.12 per minute from the current Sh0.99 per minute. Safaricom has been running promotions and special offers that has seen it price its per-minute voice services at a range of between Sh0.2 and Sh1, according to an analysis by the regulator. Read more: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/data-hub/inside-safaricom-offers-tha…

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