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Ni.ke hits the Kshs 1 billion (or $9.7m) mark in the premium domain auction of the .ke second level domain launch (Warning: This could be #FakeNews :-) )
by Ali Hussein 28 Dec '17

28 Dec '17

Ni.ke hits the Kshs 1 billion (or $9.7m) mark in the premium domain auction of the .ke second level domain launch. This is probably an all time record of any ccTLD (Country Code Second Level Domain). For a minute I thought this was an error. And it could still be.. :-) http://auction.kenic.or.ke/item/19203406/nike If this turns out to be true it would be a world record and focus the world alot more on Kenya.. Hold on! We are onto a wild ride! :-) At the very least this is great PR and a Marketing Coup. @Abdalla and Team - Well done for putting KENIC on the map! 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.

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Re: [kictanet] Ni.ke hits the Kshs 1 billion (or $9.7m) mark in the premium domain auction of the .ke second level domain launch (Warning: This could be #FakeNews :-) )
by Ali Hussein 27 Dec '17

27 Dec '17

@Steve Speak to Walu right now.. :-) He's complaining h0w slow connectivity is in his home county.. Chance to convert some people to the better option? :-) *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, Dec 27, 2017 at 9:14 AM, Stephen Chege via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Ahem..... www.safaricom.co.ke :-D > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 27 Dec 2017, at 09:00, Ali Hussein via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > :-) > > I concur. > > This is a national resource. > > Maybe some of that money can go to boost connectivity in the counties? I'm > sure some of you who've gone to the counties are experiencing 'Internet > Withdrawal Symptoms' :-) > > > > *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 Tue, Dec 26, 2017 at 8:19 PM, Collins Areba via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> No one uses co.ke, I would propose to @Abdalla to propose to sell the >> TLD (on condition that kenic manages it), and give the DNS / MX & some sub >> domains to Coca Cola for the domain. I bet they would be happy to spend a >> few dimes to boost KENIC. >> >> :-) >> >> Regards, >> >> Collins Areba, >> Kilifi, Kenya. >> Tel: +*254 707 750 788 */ *0731750788* >> Twitter: @arebacollins. >> Skype: arebacollins >> >> On Tue, Dec 26, 2017 at 11:36 AM, Kipkemoi Kiptum <kip(a)kipkemoi.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Maybe >>> >>> www.co.ke? >>> >>> Many Thanks! >>> Kip >>> >>> *Kip* >>> >>> *A Cruce Salus* >>> >>> On Thu, Dec 21, 2017 at 9:26 AM, Collins Areba via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> We should just sell co.ke >>>> :-) >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Collins Areba, >>>> Kilifi, Kenya. >>>> Tel: +*254 707 750 788 */ *0731750788 <0731%20750788>* >>>> Twitter: @arebacollins. >>>> Skype: arebacollins >>>> >>>> On Thu, Dec 21, 2017 at 8:51 AM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Bob, >>>>> >>>>> Have you registered 1Bob.KE or you are waiting till I go squatting >>>>> with the name? :-) >>>>> >>>>> On 20 December 2017 at 20:38, Ali Hussein via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> So am I Bob.. So am I... :-) >>>>>> >>>>>> I had to go in several times to confirm the number.. However, the >>>>>> proof of the pudding is in the eating.. Let's see who plonks that kind of >>>>>> money.. >>>>>> >>>>>> Some interesting domains are hitting respectable numbers.. Ranging >>>>>> from 100k to 500k..This is real.. >>>>>> >>>>>> *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, Dec 20, 2017 at 8:21 PM, Bob Omondi <omondibob(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> @Ali, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I am struggling with the figure :-) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> .KE is going place indeed! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>> Bob. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Dec 20, 2017 at 8:16 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Nope. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I billion. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *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, Dec 20, 2017 at 7:25 PM, Bobs via kictanet < >>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 10M I think! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>>> Bob. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Dec 20, 2017, at 6:56 PM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet < >>>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Woooowwww! >>>>>>>>> Yep, this is a great feat. Kudos KENIC! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 2017-12-20 18:38 GMT+03:00 Ali Hussein via kictanet < >>>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Ni.ke hits the Kshs 1 billion (or $9.7m) mark in the premium >>>>>>>>>> domain auction of the .ke second level domain launch. This is probably an >>>>>>>>>> all time record of any ccTLD (Country Code Second Level Domain). >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> For a minute I thought this was an error. And it could still be.. >>>>>>>>>> :-) >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> http://auction.kenic.or.ke/item/19203406/nike >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> If this turns out to be true it would be a world record and focus >>>>>>>>>> the world alot more on Kenya.. Hold on! We are onto a wild ride! :-) >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> At the very least this is great PR and a Marketing Coup. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> @Abdalla and Team - Well done for putting KENIC on the map! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 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. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>> 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/nmutun >>>>>>>>>> gu%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: Passing of ISOC Kenya Chapter President: Eng. Martin King Obuya
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 24 Dec '17

24 Dec '17

Passing on the sad news from the ISOC Kenya list. [image: ISOC Kenya Chapter Logo] We are bringing the very sad news that our ISOC Kenya Chapter President, Eng. Martin King Obuya, passed away this morning. Martin had been quite sick for the past four weeks. An ailment he bore with great fortitude. Eng. Martin, like many of us, had a passion for open and inclusive innovation and Internet development. He will be sorely missed. The family and friends will gather today, from 6 PM at his residence(Nine Planets Apartment, Hse. Pluto 1, on Kabernet Rd, Nairobi) for prayers and funeral preparations. Let us join the family in prayers and support during this trying moment. Details on the funeral will be shared later. May Martin's memory be a blessing and a source of comfort to all. Blessed holiday. *Executive Council, Internet Society Kenya Chapter* info(a)isoc.or.ke -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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Re: [kictanet] Biometric authentication technology
by Nanjira Sambuli 23 Dec '17

23 Dec '17

Actually, we need to have a serious discussion on the perceived security provided by biometrics. Here’s a curation of concerns: https://twitter.com/ninanjira/status/932505789926989824 Regards, Nanjira. Sent on the move. > On 20 Dec 2017, at 20:14, Julius Njiraini <njiraini2001(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Financial institutions are now taking biometric authentication technology seriously. Kudo equity, Safaricom and now kcb. Biometric technology can't be copied, stolen, forgotten, or faked

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Re: [kictanet] Ni.ke hits the Kshs 1 billion (or $9.7m) mark in the premium domain auction of the .ke second level domain launch (Warning: This could be #FakeNews :-) )
by Ali Hussein 23 Dec '17

23 Dec '17

:-) *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 Sat, Dec 23, 2017 at 9:41 AM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I get your drift, Ali :-) > > > On 23 December 2017 at 09:38, Ali Hussein via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Abdalla >> >> Thanks for the update. >> >> Another interesting premium domain is Alphabet.ke. Yup, you guessed >> right..It's not the garden variety Alphabet that is driving the price to >> Kshs. 1.5m as of this morning.. :-) It's the Google variety..If you get my >> drift.. :-) >> >> >> >> *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 Sat, Dec 23, 2017 at 6:44 AM, Abdalla <ceo(a)kenic.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> >>> Dear Listers, >>> >>> Thank you for supporting the auction process by maintaining a very >>> vibrant discussion on the same. The auction date for ni.ke ended >>> yesterday. We will commence communication with the bidders and get the next >>> step of the processes in action. There are still a number of premium >>> domains on auction till the end of December 2017. >>> >>> Listers will be updated on what happened by the end 1st week January >>> 2018. >>> >>> I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone Happy Holidays >>> !!! >>> >>> Kind regards, >>> >>> Abdalla Omari. >>> *Chief Executive Officer* >>> >>> >>> On Dec 23, 2017, at 4:34 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Auction ends on the 30th I think. Some though did end yesterday. >>> >>> Would be interesting to hear from KENIC. >>> >>> Ali Hussein >>> +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 >>> >>> Get Outlook <https://aka.ms/sdimjr> for iOS >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> >>> *Sent:* Saturday, December 23, 2017 12:39:06 AM >>> *To:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> *Cc:* Ali Hussein >>> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Ni.ke hits the Kshs 1 billion (or $9.7m) mark >>> in the premium domain auction of the .ke second level domain launch >>> (Warning: This could be #FakeNews :-) ) >>> >>> Now that the auction is complete... any indication if this indeed >>> happened? >>> >>> On 21 Dec 2017 12:15, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> The auction is getting very interesting.. >>>> >>>> By the way.. This is a note to KENIC - I believe there are bidders who >>>> are using bots to automate the auction alerts.. Amazing stuff! >>>> >>>> Great use case for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.. >>>> >>>> *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, Dec 21, 2017 at 11:18 AM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Let me go for all the likes - li.ke >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 21 December 2017 at 09:26, Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> We should just sell co.ke >>>>>> :-) >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Collins Areba, >>>>>> Kilifi, Kenya. >>>>>> Tel: +*254 707 750 788 */ *0731750788* >>>>>> Twitter: @arebacollins. >>>>>> Skype: arebacollins >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Dec 21, 2017 at 8:51 AM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Bob, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Have you registered 1Bob.KE or you are waiting till I go squatting >>>>>>> with the name? :-) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 20 December 2017 at 20:38, Ali Hussein via kictanet < >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So am I Bob.. So am I... :-) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I had to go in several times to confirm the number.. However, the >>>>>>>> proof of the pudding is in the eating.. Let's see who plonks that kind of >>>>>>>> money.. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Some interesting domains are hitting respectable numbers.. Ranging >>>>>>>> from 100k to 500k..This is real.. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *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, Dec 20, 2017 at 8:21 PM, Bob Omondi <omondibob(a)gmail.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> @Ali, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I am struggling with the figure :-) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> .KE is going place indeed! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>>> Bob. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Dec 20, 2017 at 8:16 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Nope. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I billion. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> *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, Dec 20, 2017 at 7:25 PM, Bobs via kictanet < >>>>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 10M I think! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>>>>> Bob. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Dec 20, 2017, at 6:56 PM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet < >>>>>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Woooowwww! >>>>>>>>>>> Yep, this is a great feat. Kudos KENIC! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 2017-12-20 18:38 GMT+03:00 Ali Hussein via kictanet < >>>>>>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Ni.ke hits the Kshs 1 billion (or $9.7m) mark in the premium >>>>>>>>>>>> domain auction of the .ke second level domain launch. This is probably an >>>>>>>>>>>> all time record of any ccTLD (Country Code Second Level Domain). >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> For a minute I thought this was an error. And it could still >>>>>>>>>>>> be.. :-) >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> http://auction.kenic.or.ke/item/19203406/nike >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> If this turns out to be true it would be a world record and >>>>>>>>>>>> focus the world alot more on Kenya.. Hold on! We are onto a wild ride! :-) >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> At the very least this is great PR and a Marketing Coup. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> @Abdalla and Team - Well done for putting KENIC on the map! >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 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. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>>> 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/nmutun >>>>>>>>>>>> gu%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. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> Grace Mutung'u >>>>>>>>>>> Skype: gracebomu >>>>>>>>>>> @Bomu >>>>>>>>>>> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>> 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/omondi >>>>>>>>>>> bob%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 >>>>>>>>>>> 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%4 >>>>>>>>>>> 0alyhussein.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/mailman/options/kictanet/odhiam >>>>>>>> bo%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. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Best regards, >>>>>>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>>>>>> Nairobi,KE >>>>>>> +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >>>>>>> "Oh, the cruft." >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> 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/arebacollins%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. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Best regards, >>>>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>>>> Nairobi,KE >>>>> +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >>>>> "Oh, the cruft." >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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/arebacollins%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 >>> 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/ceo%40kenic.or.ke >>> >>> 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/odhiambo%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. >> >> > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 > "Oh, the cruft." >

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Re: [kictanet] Ni.ke hits the Kshs 1 billion (or $9.7m) mark in the premium domain auction of the .ke second level domain launch (Warning: This could be #FakeNews :-) )
by Ali Hussein 23 Dec '17

23 Dec '17

The auction is getting very interesting.. By the way.. This is a note to KENIC - I believe there are bidders who are using bots to automate the auction alerts.. Amazing stuff! Great use case for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.. *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, Dec 21, 2017 at 11:18 AM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Let me go for all the likes - li.ke > > > On 21 December 2017 at 09:26, Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> We should just sell co.ke >> :-) >> >> Regards, >> >> Collins Areba, >> Kilifi, Kenya. >> Tel: +*254 707 750 788 */ *0731750788* >> Twitter: @arebacollins. >> Skype: arebacollins >> >> On Thu, Dec 21, 2017 at 8:51 AM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Hi Bob, >>> >>> Have you registered 1Bob.KE or you are waiting till I go squatting with >>> the name? :-) >>> >>> On 20 December 2017 at 20:38, Ali Hussein via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> So am I Bob.. So am I... :-) >>>> >>>> I had to go in several times to confirm the number.. However, the proof >>>> of the pudding is in the eating.. Let's see who plonks that kind of money.. >>>> >>>> Some interesting domains are hitting respectable numbers.. Ranging from >>>> 100k to 500k..This is real.. >>>> >>>> *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, Dec 20, 2017 at 8:21 PM, Bob Omondi <omondibob(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> @Ali, >>>>> >>>>> I am struggling with the figure :-) >>>>> >>>>> .KE is going place indeed! >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> Bob. >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Dec 20, 2017 at 8:16 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Nope. >>>>>> >>>>>> I billion. >>>>>> >>>>>> *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, Dec 20, 2017 at 7:25 PM, Bobs via kictanet < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> 10M I think! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>> Bob. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Dec 20, 2017, at 6:56 PM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet < >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Woooowwww! >>>>>>> Yep, this is a great feat. Kudos KENIC! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 2017-12-20 18:38 GMT+03:00 Ali Hussein via kictanet < >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Ni.ke hits the Kshs 1 billion (or $9.7m) mark in the premium domain >>>>>>>> auction of the .ke second level domain launch. This is probably an all time >>>>>>>> record of any ccTLD (Country Code Second Level Domain). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> For a minute I thought this was an error. And it could still be.. >>>>>>>> :-) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> http://auction.kenic.or.ke/item/19203406/nike >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If this turns out to be true it would be a world record and focus >>>>>>>> the world alot more on Kenya.. Hold on! We are onto a wild ride! :-) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> At the very least this is great PR and a Marketing Coup. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> @Abdalla and Team - Well done for putting KENIC on the map! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 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. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> 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/nmutun >>>>>>>> gu%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. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Grace Mutung'u >>>>>>> Skype: gracebomu >>>>>>> @Bomu >>>>>>> PGP ID : 0x33A3450F >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> 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/omondibob%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 >>>>>>> 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/odhiambo%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. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Best regards, >>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>> Nairobi,KE >>> +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >>> "Oh, the cruft." >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/arebacollins%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. >>> >>> >> > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 > "Oh, the cruft." > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alerts -- ICANN Seeking Mentor for Global Indigenous Ambassador Program for ICANN61
by Barrack Otieno 22 Dec '17

22 Dec '17

Listers, Might be of interest to some. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 07:32:26 +0000 Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alerts -- ICANN Seeking Mentor for Global Indigenous Ambassador Program for ICANN61 To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> [CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-12-20-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Seeking Mentor for Global Indigenous Ambassador Program for ICANN61 20 December 2017 LOS ANGELES – 20 December 2017 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced a call for a volunteer to serve as a mentor for the Global Indigenous Ambassador Program during ICANN61. ICANN announced the creation of the Global Indigenous Ambassador Program in June 2017. The program establishes two Indigenous Ambassadors, which will be selected from underrepresented indigenous communities, as well as one mentor. Through the inclusion of a broader and more diverse base of knowledgeable constituents, ICANN will be better equipped to support the next generation of the global Internet community. ICANN is now accepting applications for anyone interested in serving as a mentor for the two Global Indigenous Ambassadors during ICANN61. Mentors must be familiar with ICANN and At-Large, and have been active in one of the constituencies. Mentors must also meet a number of criteria listed on this webpage[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_docume…> and follow the requirements for coaches as described in the ICANN Fellowship handbook[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_docume…>. The selected mentor will receive travel and hotel accommodations, as well as a per diem, for ICANN61 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which will be held from 10-15 March 2018. The deadline for submitting applications is 8 January 2018. Applications are available here[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…>. ICANN encourages anyone who is qualified to apply for this special opportunity! About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Interesting “After Internet Access” comparative stats in Africa - preliminary findings from Research ICT Africa Network
by Nanjira Sambuli 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '17

See more in the Twitter thread, and some preliminary policy questions worth probing. Nanjira (@NiNanjira) 21/12/2017, 11:02 Research by @RIAnetwork shows an interesting disparity between mobile phone usage vs Internet use. Eg Kenya at approx 90% mobile usage vs approx 26% internet use! South Africa: approx 84% mobile ownership, 50% internet use. (Nationally representative samples). #igf2017 Regards, Nanjira. Sent on the move.

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Biometric authentication technology
by Julius Njiraini 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '17

Financial institutions are now taking biometric authentication technology seriously. Kudo equity, Safaricom and now kcb. Biometric technology can't be copied, stolen, forgotten, or faked

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Sky.Garden | +3, 000 merchants, +13, 500 products and over 8, 000 orders
by Mbugua Njihia 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '17

As more consumers become digitally literate and money takes to the mobile medium, we see players continue to try their hand at commerce hoping to hit balanced and profitable disintermediation at scale. We know of the popular, deeply capitalized but high burn rate platforms that are still trying to find their profit footing and others birthed by telco concerns looking to build additional utility to successful yet threatened cash cows. There are other lesser known players, building and refining products for well researched segments while slowly but surely gaining traction. Sky.Garden whom I met after interacting with Norwegian accelerator Katapult <http://www.katapultaccelerator.com>is one such company.They have have signed up over 3,000 merchants, seen over 13,500 products listed in web-shops and fulfilled over 8,000 orders - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/ business/sky-gardens-take-digital-commerce.html ᐧ ᐧ

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