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How Meta is Preparing for Kenya’s 2022 General Election
by Victor Kapiyo 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

Hi Listers, Meta has today published a blog on the measures it is taking in preparation for Kenya's 2022 election. Feel free to point out what more the platform can do. ** *Today, we’re sharing an update on our work to help ensure a safe and secure General Election in Kenya on August 9. We’ve been preparing for the country’s 2022 election over the past year with the help of a dedicated team that’s working closely with election authorities and trusted partners in the country. Additionally, we’ve invested in people and technology to help reduce the spread of misinformation, detect and remove hate speech, improve digital literacy and help make political advertising more transparent.* *Read more: https://about.fb.com/news/2022/07/how-metas-preparing-for-kenyas-2022-gener… <https://about.fb.com/news/2022/07/how-metas-preparing-for-kenyas-2022-gener…>* Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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UNESCO Post related to green digital transformation and Internet Governance, Advertisement of a Vacancy Notice_CI-119_P3
by Gachungi, Lydia 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

The UNESCO post CI-119, P3 level related to green digital transformation and Internet Governance, is now open for applications. The deadline is 5 September. https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-Programme-Specialist-%28Communication-… Lydia Lydia Gachungi Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/ National Office for Ethiopia. Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound) PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Office Tel: +251 115443786 Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724 Email:.l.gachungi@unesco.org https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/addisababa/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.unesco…> @LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis

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Advertisement of a Vacancy Notice_CI 006_P3 - Artificial Intelligence,
by Gachungi, Lydia 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

The UNESCO post CI-006, P3 level, related to Artificial Intelligence, is now open for applications. The deadline is 22 August. https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-Programme-Specialist-%28Communication-… Lydia Lydia Gachungi Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/ National Office for Ethiopia. Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound) PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Office Tel: +251 115443786 Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724 Email:.l.gachungi@unesco.org https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/addisababa/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.unesco…> @LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis

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Mulot - Bomet County hackers hack their way into government investment competing with Konza
by Mwendwa Kivuva 19 Jul '22

19 Jul '22

Move aside Konza Technopolis. The new Silicon Savannah is Mulot, Bomet county. The email below has been circulating, ostensibly from ICTA. It has been sent from Constant Connect email newsletter. The information is not available on ICTA website, so this may be business email compromise. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICT Authority <connected(a)ict.go.ke> Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2022, 17:48 Subject: Invitation : Ground breaking of the First Kenya Software Factory in Mulot, Bomet County Dear , The Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs launched the Kenya National Digital Masterplan (2022-2032) in April 2022 at the 11th Connected Summit. The Masterplan is meant to guide the government as well as investors while planning, designing, and deploying ICT initiatives for the country over the next 10 years. The master plan highlighted 19 flagship initiatives that the country considers as critical in accelerating the digital transformation of the nation. Among the flagship programmes is the establishment of two major software industries which will employ over 100,000 software engineers to develop Software/Systems for the region as well as for the global market. This is expected to create employment opportunities for our youth and spur the country's economic growth. To kick off this initiative, the government through the Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs together with the County Government of Bomet has identified land and site for the establishment of the Software Factory. As you may be aware Bomet County, Mulot area, is known to host talented ICT experts who have been using their skills in the wrong way i.e to ‘hack’ ICT platforms in the country and region. The government has planned to tap these talents through establishment of the Software factory to provide the necessary environment for their innovation and creativity. The government plan is to establish the factory with private sector investors under public-private partnership arrangement. The Ministry through ICT Authority has planned for the groundbreaking and launch of the factory on Friday, 29th July 2022 at Mulot, Bomet County. The event will be officiated by Hon. Joe Mucheru, CS Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs together with the County Government of Bomet working together with 14 counties under the Lake Basin Economic Forum. It is expected that government agencies and ICT investors will participate through exhibitions, publicity, and awards. In our continuous effort to collaborate with all key sector partners, the Authority is, therefore, inviting your institution, for full participation and support for the event. The Authority will provide an exhibition space, where you can showcase your products and services. For confirmation of your space, attendance and participation contact Ms. Hellen Kirui, via email hkirui(a)ict.go.ke, Telephone: 0717355002, and Felista Warui; Telephone: 0721573332 by Friday 23rd July 2022 COB. I look forward to your favorable response and collaboration on the implementation of the Kenya Digital Master Plan. Yours sincerely, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Ag. Chief Executive Officer www.icta.go.ke <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NzTl4S0AzyVbAJI9lQ96s4HicwZu76YcIpgFMOmIO9Y…> [image: Facebook] ‌ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NzTl4S0AzyVbAJI9lQ96s4HicwZu76YcIpgFMOmIO9Y…> [image: Twitter] ‌ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NzTl4S0AzyVbAJI9lQ96s4HicwZu76YcIpgFMOmIO9Y…> [image: Instagram] ‌ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NzTl4S0AzyVbAJI9lQ96s4HicwZu76YcIpgFMOmIO9Y…> [image: LinkedIn] ‌ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NzTl4S0AzyVbAJI9lQ96s4HicwZu76YcIpgFMOmIO9Y…> ICT Authority | 12th Floor Teleposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, 00100 Kenya Unsubscribe <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001rNtynjttuviSw5tEIQRp2w%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001rNtynjttuviSw5tEIQRp2w%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by connected(a)ict.go.ke powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&pn=optimize&na…> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&pn=optimize&na…>

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Kenya's Judiciary has started connecting 67 courts to the National Optic Fibre Backbone (NOFB)
by Mwendwa Kivuva 19 Jul '22

19 Jul '22

The Judiciary has started connecting 67 courts to the National Optic Fibre Backbone (NOFB) as it moves to automate its processes. This game-changing development will power the Judiciary’s strategic objective of leveraging on technology as an enabler for efficiency in the delivery of justice https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/judiciary-to-link-67-courts-…

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EXTENSION: Application for IEBC Accreditation as Election Observers
by David Indeje 19 Jul '22

19 Jul '22

Dear Listers, The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has extended the duration to all those interested in being Election Observers before, during, and after the August 9th, 2022 General Election. KICTANet will deploy a technology-based observer team for the 2022 general elections <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kictanet-to-deploy-a-technology-based-observer-t…>, kindly share with us your: 1. Your Name as it appears on the ID 2. Passport -size photograph in soft copy (.png/.jpg/.jep formats) 3. Telephone number 4. Copy of your ID 5. The place where you will be observing from. (polling station/ constituency. NOTE :We are not taking people from Nairobi, we are fully concentrated. We highly encourage people outside the capital. Any interested person can send the details to nkakusu(a)kictanet.or.ke or dindeje(a)kictanet.or.ke on or before 9 May 2022 to give sufficient time to complete the process. If your documents are with us already, kindly let us know. *All the data we collect adheres to the KICTANet Privacy Statement available here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/privacy-policy/ <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/privacy-policy/>. By submitting the information requested, you consent to our collection and processing of the information for the specific purpose outlined above.* -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals 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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Africa Internet Governance Forum 2022: KICTANet's Participation - How to Join
by David Indeje 19 Jul '22

19 Jul '22

[image: Aigf ee 22] Dear Listers, Malawi hosts the 2022 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF), in which Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) will participate in its mission to promote an enabling environment in the ICT sector through multi stakeholder approaches. This year, the African IGF is taking place in *Lilongwe, Malawi*, from July 19 to 21, 2022, as a hybrid event. The African IGF has been organised under the following five sub-themes; - Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Cyber Security, Privacy, and Personal Data Protection - Digital Skills and Human Capacity Development - Affordable, Meaningful Access - Digital Infrastructure KICTANet will participate in panel discussions with our African counterparts during the forum. They will be represented by Grace Githaiga, Convenor, KICTANet, Ms Catherine Kyalo, Africa Regional Coordinator, Local Networks Initiative; Ms Josephine Miliza, African Policy Coordinator, KICTANet, Dr Kathrine Getao, Mr Barrack Otieno. The forums that you can register to participate in include those listed below: *Tuesday, July 19 • 10:40am–11:40am* - Africa Cyber Capacity Priority Needs, Future Challenges, and Opportunities https://sched.co/13lTk. *1:00pm - 2:00pm* 1. Building Trust in Digital Services—Beyond the Technology https://sched.co/13lUE. *3:00pm - 4:00pm* 1. Scale up the Internet Universality ROAM-X indicators assessment in Africa for inclusive and humanistic digital transformation " https://sched.co/162o4. 2. Towards an enabling policy and regulatory environment for Community Networks in Africa" https://sched.co/13lUQ. *Wednesday, July 20 • 9:00am - 10:00am* 1. Community Networks Landscape: A Discussion on the Comparison Between the Technical and Regulatory Framework of Community Networks in Kenya and Nigeria." https://sched.co/144C2. 2. Bridging the Digital Divide to Build Inclusion and Trust through Multistakeholder Processes" https://sched.co/13lTh. *Thursday, July 21 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm* 1. Building Capacity towards Sustainability of Community Networks https://sched.co/144UV. Kenya held its premier internet policy forum on June 30, themed "Resilient Internet for a Shared Sustainable and Common Future." -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals 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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Mobile phones, SIM card prices up starting Friday on taxes
by Victor Kapiyo 17 Jul '22

17 Jul '22

"Effective 15th July 2022 we will be reviewing our SIM card pricing to Sh50 plus Sh50 airtime first top up to include the excise tax,” said Safaricom. “Phone prices will be adjusted to include the 10 percent excise tax and 25 percent import duty as existing stock levels are replaced with new stock on which the new taxes apply.” Read more - https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/markets/commodities/mobile-phones-si… *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*

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#WeekendRead "Disinformation in Kenya's Political Sphere: Actors, Pathways and Effects"
by David Indeje 16 Jul '22

16 Jul '22

[image: FXw2gEbVUAEzzQw.jpg] Dear listers, The study paints a picture of a multi-layered information ecosystem where disinformation is fueled by political, economic and personal interests. Disinformation campaigns create compelling, memorable narratives expressed in various visual, audio or textual forms which are easily shared on a variety of media with the effect of amplifying positions or influencing particular actors. The study calls for better social media platform governance & responses to tackle disinformation. Need for enhanced efforts to empower the public to be vigilant & capable of identifying disinformation & finding accurate information online. https://bit.ly/3ck6atK

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Re: [kictanet] KENYA NATIONAL DRAFT TAX POLICY
by Angela Minayo 15 Jul '22

15 Jul '22

Listers, Does anyone have a copy of the draft national tax policy? Angela Minayo Program Officer- KICTANet KICTANet portals 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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