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Fwd: [ogp-civilsociety] Making all Voices Count - Call for Proposals
by Steven Clift 25 Sep '13

25 Sep '13

Are you engaged in: Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda E-Democracy.org would be glad to be a strategic training partner - if you really want to make "all" voices count, that is exactly our unique niche with *inclusive* civic engagement online. Open government can go beyond "open to all, used by few" to something used by the masses IF there is a focus on local-up relevancy and active inclusive outreach. It is easier said than done. Drop me a note: clift(a)e-democracy.org See below. Steven Clift - http://stevenclift.com Executive Director - http://E-Democracy.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/democracy Tel/Text: +1.612.234.7072 From: paul maassen <maassenpaul(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 3:59 AM Subject: [ogp-civilsociety] Making all Voices Count - Call for Proposals To: ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS /// Making All Voices Count: A Grand Challenge for Development is a global initiative that aims to catalyse the globe to deepen existing innovations and help harness new technologies to enable citizen engagement and government responsiveness to improve government performance. Making All Voices Count aims to fund collaborative efforts rather than one-sided approaches. CALL FOR PROPOSALS /// Making All Voices Count is pleased to announce its first call for the submission of proposals. This call for proposals will be open from September 24 until November 8, 2013 at 18:00 o’clock South Africa time (GMT +2). Selected grantees are expected to be announced by January 24, 2014. More detailed information can be found on our website in the grant manual, available through http://www.makingallvoicescount.org ________________________________ Proposals will be assessed based on: • The degree to which the proposed activities and objectives are in line with the overall programme objectives of Making All Voices Count • A demonstration that the activities will have a clear and direct impact in one or more of the following countries: Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda • The use of innovative approaches, including but not limited to mobile, internet and web-based technology • A clear demonstration of a partnership between at least two parties (such as between civil society organization(s) and government) • A results-based monitoring and evaluation approach and sound financial plan ________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION /// Applications will only be considered if they are submitted via the online grant application form by November 8, 2013 at 18:00 o’clock South Africa time (GMT +2). We especially welcome applications that would address the disparities faced by members of traditionally marginalized populations and persons with disabilities and reflect approaches that directly incorporate their participation. If you have further queries regarding this call, or the submission process, please email: grants(a)makingallvoicescount.org. Prospective applicants may submit questions until November 1, 2013. All questions and answers will be posted in anonymous form on the Making All Voices Count website. Making All Voices Count is implemented by a consortium consisting of Hivos (lead organisation), the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and Ushahidi. Making All Voices Count is supported by USAID, DFID, Omidyar Network, SIDA and Open Society Foundations. If you don't want to receive announcements of Making All Voices Count, please click here -- PAUL MAASSEN | Civil Society Coordinator supporting independent engagement with the Open Government Partnership e-mail: maassenpaul(a)gmail.com | skype: maassenpaul | phone: ++31 646 16 78 56 | twitter: @maassenpaul | check out: www.ogphub.org | Hosted by Hivos, PO Box 85565, 2508 CG The Hague, The Netherlands

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Incompetence gallore
by robert yawe 25 Sep '13

25 Sep '13

Editorial from a Saudi Paper * Something wrong in Kenya There can be no denying the extraordinary challenges facing the Kenyan government. Yet as the last terrorists were being rooted out of Nairobi’s Westgate shopping mall at the end of a slaughter spree that has killed some 70 people and injured hundreds more, the Kenyan authorities need to be asking themselves some hard questions. This is a country which because it is actively involved in combating Al-Shabab terrorists in Somalia is supposed to be on the very highest state of alert. Kenya did not choose this confrontation. In 1998 it was an amiably corrupt and easygoing country with merely a nasty record of armed robberies, mostly of rich Western tourists. Then Al-Qaeda launched one of its very first international attacks, a deadly assault on the US embassy in the Kenyan capital which left 224 people dead the great majority of them Kenyans. Thereafter, there was a succession of small attacks by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabab which culminated in raids on Kenyan coastal tourist resorts and a Somali refugee camp, targeting and kidnapping foreigners. It was the final straw. Nairobi sent troops into Somali striking Al-Shabab fighters in the rear as they were pressed from the north by African Union forces. Thereafter, the terrorists resorted to low-level violence, mostly hit and run grenade attacks across the Somali border, until the attack by some 15 heavily armed men on the supposedly well-guarded up-market Westgate shopping center. The attackers managed to negotiate their way with all their weaponry through the capital’s roadblocks. They contrived to organize their deadly assault without the Kenyan intelligence services picking up the slightest inkling of what was about to happen. Something has got to be wrong somewhere. And the closer one looks at the way the tragic events unfolded, the more difficult questions it seems that the Kenyan authorities have to answer. Why for instance did it take almost half an hour for the first properly armed and equipped teams to arrive at the shopping mall? Why was there no proper building evacuation scheme nor any obvious plan to respond to a terrorist outrage within the complex? Acts of bravery by shopping center staff, individual police officers and ordinary members of the public cannot mask what appears to have been a series of bungles by all those who should have been responsible for the safety of the complex and its visitors. Journalists noted that when heavily-armed special forces arrived, some seemed nervous and confused, perhaps as a result of the shouting that could be heard from senior officers who themselves seemed poorly briefed and unprepared and as a result unsure of how best to proceed. The inevitable report into this horrific event may find that by delaying a rapid and firm response to the attack, the authorities permitted the terrorists to continue their killing spree and also allowed them to consolidate their position within the mall. Perhaps a clue to what went so disastrously wrong at the Westgate mall can be found in the devastating fire at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport last month. Though the blaze broke out in the early morning, meaning no one was killed, the extent of the fire and the extraordinary delays in getting fire appliances to the scene raised major questions about the competence of the Kenyan authorities. The Westgate tragedy must compound these serious concerns.

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Seeking entrepreneurs for The GrowthHub's Upcoming Ideation Workshop, AgriTech!
by robert yawe 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Dear Partners, I hope you keeping well.This is to let you know about the GrowthHub Ideation Workshop.Please remember to share with your networks as well. The GrowthHub is running a 3 days Ideation Workshop to give life to new ideas and solutions to the agricultural challenges Kenya faces, dubbed AgriTech! This event brings key people in the agricultural sector, investors and top business people together to help YOU develop your business ideas into an innovative product and service. The 3 day event is your UNIQUE opportunity to JUMP START your product/service. AgriTech Ideation Workshop takes place on the 17-19 October at the GrowthHub in Nairobi. Submit your agricultural business idea NOW <http://www.thegrowthhub.com/agritech/agritech-pre-application/> here. We will accept submissions until 30 September 2013! Learn more on <http://www.thegrowthhub.com/agritech> www.thegrowthhub.com/agritech We look forward to receiving you submissions! Kind Regards, The GrowhHub AgriTech Team With kind regards, YEF-Kenya ILO, UN Complex Block P, Gigiri P.O.Box 40513-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Email: yefkenya(a)ilo.org Website: www.yefarica.org "A partnership between the Africa Commission, the Youth Employment Network and the International Labour Organization to unleash African Entrepreneurship"

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Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again?
by Edwin Onchari 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Like "Robert Kiyosaki" rightly put it..."do not waste a good mistake...learn from it"...our gallant forces have done us proud despite the fact that they were ill equipped. In all this sadness, confusion and anger, let us simply say NEVER AGAIN!! Kind regards, Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:52 AM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 89 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Have we failed the nation yet again? (James Kagwe) 2. Re: Have we failed the nation yet again? (Matunda Nyanchama) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:26:28 +0300 From: James Kagwe <kagwejg(a)gmail.com> To: ICT Researcher <ict.researcher(a)yahoo.com>, KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again? Message-ID: <52413EA4.90908(a)gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed" Hi all, My condolences to all affected by this tragedy. I think we should not beat ourselves so hard because we made quite a significant contribution if we could think about it critically. ICT was used in various areas including the following; * Social media to communicate and provide updates as well as admonishing media when they practiced irresponsible journalism. * Mobile telephony also came in very hardy with victims calling and indicating their location assisting in rescue operations * Mobile money came in very hardy in making contributions for the victims which is now more that 40Million and counting. * Mainstream media was used to give updates as well as mobilizing citizens to make blood donations. All the above was possible because there were ICT professionals working in the background. I guess we are not just interested in making contribution for the public to see but just like the hummingbird we made significant contribution albeit in the background. Regarding security in our shopping malls I think a lot of focus has been on securing the shoppers entry points but little is done at the back office supplies entry points. There is a possibility that the weapons were delivered from these points disguised as goods or materials. It is possible for such to be done by innocent transport companies unknowingly even without the intervention of the Shabaabs. All they need to do is hire a transporter to deliver weapons disguised as partition materials or shop stocks. regards, James On 9/24/2013 9:02 AM, ICT Researcher wrote: > Accusatory finger-pointing is an expected reaction from a grieving people. Perhaps calling upon all religious leaders to hold inter-religious prayers at Westgate soonest would help condole the affected families and all. > > > > ------------------------------ > On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 5:07 PM MSKS Bitange Ndemo wrote: > >> Robert, >> There is absolutely nothing anybody will have done with ICTs after >> the terrorists stormed the Mall. All IT gadgets worked properly. >> CCTV footage is there and was aired on TV yesterday. The screening >> askaris had no chance since the assailants forced their way in. >> >> Perhaps what we need is more research to mount a camera on a fly >> (inzi) with night vision to fly carefully within the terrorist >> hideout and establish strategically on how to respond. Some flies >> could be loaded with sleeping gas to put assailants to sleep. Drones >> do scan the horizon giving military advance knowledge of the terrain. >> >> Right now we should spend a few minutes to praise our uniformed forces. >> They did a commendable job. In bitterness I am still proud to be Kenyan. >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> As we console all those who where affected by the happenings at the >>> Westgate Mall over the weekend do we remain blameless as an industry? >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> >>> Robert Yawe >>> KAY System Technologies Ltd >>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >>> Kenya >>> >>> >>> Tel: +254722511225, >>> +254202010696_______________________________________________ >>> 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/bitange%40jamb >>> o.co.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. >> >> University of Nairobi >> Business School, Lower Kabete Campus >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ict.researcher% >> 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. > > _______________________________________________ > 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/kagwejg%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. >

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Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again?
by Matunda Nyanchama 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Friends Methinks ICT could really, really help in such a situation as happened in Westgate Mall, specifically with respect to preparedness. I am not privy to tools our intelligence and security organizations are using so this is not passing judgement. That said, for intelligence gathering, analysis, investigation, etc. ICT can really help. Example: if we have a suspect and the person's phone number, we can do a whole lot with this: trace relationships from call data and how tightly coupled (some tools measure the volume of calls between entities as a measure of this) those relationships are. We can monitor, from the same data, their call locations and roaming habits. And each call they make could be a point of investigation perhaps leading to other suspects. Such information can be used to disrupt their networks and activities. Almost all public facilities have CCTV data. One asks whether anyone ever reviews this information for anything suspicious. My guess is this: the killers must have been at the mall some time earlier in a reconnaissance mission where they possibly mapped the place as part of their plan of attack. CCTV images, I believe could potentially show such suspicious activity despite the volume of people that frequent the mall. (BTW: many malls use such images to thwart pilfering and shoplifting; they could flag unusual activity as well if those that manage the service know what to look for.) There is more: how much does the security for the mall share with state agencies such as the police/CID, NSIS, etc.? The need for seamless integration of information sharing, analysis and action is extremely pertinent. And I think ICT tools, applications and infrastructure can be core to this as part of preparedness. After the post election violence a commission suggested better use of ICT to gather, collate, analyze and act on information. I am not sure that the security agencies went out there seeking/designing a coherent plan that could avail information for their strategic decision-making. What seems to have taken centre-stage is CCTV, which is only a component of a continuum .... ICT can enable security agencies deploy their services more effectively and efficiently. Take urban and rural crime, the nature of those crimes and solutions thereof. It is possible that the kind of tactics you engage in either of those scenarios would be different. By gathering information and using that information appropriately one can be more particular/precise with an attach plan. As we mourn the dead, let's try and learn from that experience and how we could have done better. The crime may be in our failure to learn from this experience for better action/response tomorrow. Shukrani. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; http://www.aganoconsulting.com/; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again?
by ICT Researcher 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Accusatory finger-pointing is an expected reaction from a grieving people. Perhaps calling upon all religious leaders to hold inter-religious prayers at Westgate soonest would help condole the affected families and all. ------------------------------ On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 5:07 PM MSKS Bitange Ndemo wrote: >Robert, >There is absolutely nothing anybody will have done with ICTs after the >terrorists stormed the Mall. All IT gadgets worked properly. CCTV >footage is there and was aired on TV yesterday. The screening askaris had >no chance since the assailants forced their way in. > >Perhaps what we need is more research to mount a camera on a fly (inzi) >with night vision to fly carefully within the terrorist hideout and >establish strategically on how to respond. Some flies could be loaded >with sleeping gas to put assailants to sleep. Drones do scan the horizon >giving military advance knowledge of the terrain. > >Right now we should spend a few minutes to praise our uniformed forces. >They did a commendable job. In bitterness I am still proud to be Kenyan. > > >Ndemo. > > > >> Hi, >> >> As we console all those who where affected by the happenings at the >> Westgate Mall over the weekend do we remain blameless as an industry? >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, >> +254202010696_______________________________________________ >> 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/bitange%40jambo.co.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. > > >University of Nairobi >Business School, Lower Kabete Campus > > >_______________________________________________ >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/ict.researcher%40yaho… > >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: Service Desk Manager Opportunity
by Michael Bullut 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

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Fwd: Oracle Positions - Ethiopia
by Michael Bullut 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

*Anyone interested? * ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: antony waithaka <awaithaka(a)gmail.com> Date: 19 September 2013 16:06 Subject: Fwd: Oracle Positions - Ethiopia To: Michael Bullut <main(a)kipsang.com> fyi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <zakcollins(a)pentaconsulting.com> Date: 18 September 2013 10:45 Subject: Oracle Positions - Ethiopia To: awaithaka(a)gmail.com Hi, Hope you are well, I have come across your profile on our database and I am currently recruiting for a number of Oracle position I thought you may find of interest. Here are some more details: *Job Title –* Oracle Developer, Oracle DBA, Oracle Technical Consultant *Job Location –* Ethiopia *Start - *ASAP *Duration –* 6 Months+ *Oracle Consultant* Urgent contract position for an experienced Oracle consultant to work on a 6 month contract based in Ethiopia. Candidates will be responsible for a performance tuning, root cause analysis and re-implementation of small modules on Oracle. You will have a minimum 10 years of corporate information technology experience and roles, minimum 5 years of experience designing, integrating, and operating middleware solutions on Oracle *Oracle DBA* Database Administrator - GRID - 11g - You will be responsible for the day-to-day provision of mission critical high volume services, responsible for administration of all databases, play a key role in designing and executing an Oracle deployment strategy based upon high availability and ensure all policies and procedures are being adhered to. You will have excellent experience of Oracle 9i and 10g with exposure to 11g, experience of Oracle Apex 3.1, Oracle Application Server (10gR1 or above), DataGuard, performance tuning and ideally Oracle Portal 10.1 3. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a company that offers excellent training and career progression. For more information please send in your CV asap for this fast moving position. *Oracle Developer* Oracle PL/SQL Development (min 4+yrs), Oracle v9i, Datawarehousing, experience of OLTP systems, database performance, analysis & design. A good academic degree background is preferred. You will have excellent problem solving skills, & will be responsible for building highly scalable database systems to support high transactional systems. * * Please apply for immediate feedback I would like to thank you for taking the time to read through this email and if you would prefer not be contacted via email in the future, then please advise and we will update our records accordingly. I look forward to speaking with you in the very near future. -- Thank you and warm regards Antony Waithaka awaithaka(a)gmail.com +254 (728) 970 774 Skype: awaithaka

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Westgate Terror Attack: what is the nature of our Intelligence System?
by Grace Githaiga 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Walu's blog http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/What-is-the-nature-of-our-Intellige…

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Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again?
by Ngigi Waithaka 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Sorry, I cut short my earlier post but the ending should have read... ...I had high hopes that maybe with the new government and centralizing of ICT under ICT Authority this might actually be a reality soon, but events of recent past paint a different picture that the only constant in the new regime is the old-corruption networks! And what has this corruption cost as previously: (i)CID Crime Lab. This one was put in abeyance for so long, I last read that the Cyber Crime Unit has been disbanded) (ii)Police Communications Networks (This one is in contention after CS Kimemia stopped it writing thats its overbloated with 'cuts') (iii)National Intelligence DB (Turf wars can't let it take off) (iv)Immigration 2nd Generation ID cards (Endless drama, more than 3 tenders floated, highest bidder to old-boys club not identified yet) (v)2nd Generation Passports, Dead On Arrival (vi)50 years after independence we still write OBs by hand. Just how much intelligence escapes before being mined is mind boggling If you think about it, if all the above are not currently working or rendered inoperable, can we actually stop the next Westgate style attack? Waithaka Ngigi A1.iO On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 7:59 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > The tragedy of Westgate is the tragedy of our society. And the tragedy of > our society is CORRUPTION! > > The fact that anyone with a few thousand bob can get a new ID if they > wanted in a day, double the amount and a passport is a possibility, double > the amount and you can probably live here for life, double that amount and > you could possibly be a genocidire and yet have a meaningful existence in > this country. > > Yes, it's not possible to stop every single attack targeted at us, but, > the tragedy of corruption is that we'll never know whether this is one > attack we could have stopped from happening. > > What can we do as ICT? Forget technology for a moment, that's the obvious > answer! The more profound answer is, to stop corruption in ICT, which > unfortunately has been one sector with possibly the highest levels of > corruption in government (Its only in ICT where to procure goods & services > worth a Billion shillings you would need a lot more than a god father) > > This could set an example to other bodies that we can actually do the > right thing, as opposed to that which benefits but a few. > > Waithaka Ngigi > A1.iO > > I had high hopes that maybe with the new government and centralizing of > ICT under ICTAuthority this might actually be a reality > > > On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 5:06 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk>wrote: > >> @Daktari, >> >> It is a little difficult to respond when you pull out the patriotism card >> but that has never been reason enough to keep me quiet. >> >> I will first digress, if there was a viral epidemic that killed within a >> few hours of infection would your advice be for us to wait it out or while >> curative measures where going on would you also have preventive measures >> being carried out simultaneously? >> >> The KDF are carrying out the curative activity we should be working at >> preventive measures and having askaris ask people to leave their ID cards >> at the reception as they enter buildings such as at TelePosta Building does >> not count. >> >> What I want to prevent is the return to lethargy, that we are so famous >> for, which will creep in soon after the dust settles, what I am doing is >> throwing stones in the dark to ascertain if there is anyone out there and >> it seems there is as I got you typing. I suspect your appearance has >> something to do with tinted windows on government vehicles do not worry I >> do not hold it against you it seemed like part of the JD. >> >> Like with the 30,000 spectators are a soccer much I do am an expert coach >> when it comes to criticizing those on the pitch, that does not make me less >> a supporter and in the same way a player on the pitch does not refuse to >> listen to the coach because he was not on the pitch, the days of payer >> coaches are long gone so do not refute my contributions because I am not in >> the center of the action. >> >> If certain resources had been spent on other activities other than >> android application developments, forcing youth who would rather have been >> welding wheel borrows to setup Pasha Centers or trying to convert coders >> into business plan writers maybe, and I stand corrected, a number would >> have gone into other fields such as security and surveillance. >> >> The marine cable brings us a lot of entertainment but it has worked >> against our search for local applications of broadband and its related >> applications, I am bitter that we keep bragging of being an ICT enabled >> society yet all we do is visit social media sites, make payments using >> mobile money and fete foreign developers who have setup base locally and >> perform little to no skills transfers. In terms of usage of technology is >> like a crutch we do not know how to leverage it, carrying a dual core >> smartphone does not make you tech savvy. >> >> We have failed the country yet again just as we have kept doing over the >> years. >> >> Regards >> >> "na jivunia kuwa mkenya" - I was in the forefront of the tribeKenya >> initiative , we gave 610,000 Kenyans the opportunity to respond to the >> tribe question as "Kenya" >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Bitange Ndemo <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >> *To:* robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> >> *Cc:* bitange(a)jambo.co.ke; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Monday, 23 September 2013, 16:07 >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again? >> >> Robert, >> There is absolutely nothing anybody will have done with ICTs after the >> terrorists stormed the Mall. All IT gadgets worked properly. CCTV >> footage is there and was aired on TV yesterday. The screening askaris had >> no chance since the assailants forced their way in. >> >> Perhaps what we need is more research to mount a camera on a fly (inzi) >> with night vision to fly carefully within the terrorist hideout and >> establish strategically on how to respond. Some flies could be loaded >> with sleeping gas to put assailants to sleep. Drones do scan the horizon >> giving military advance knowledge of the terrain. >> >> Right now we should spend a few minutes to praise our uniformed forces. >> They did a commendable job. In bitterness I am still proud to be Kenyan. >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> >> > Hi, >> > >> > As we console all those who where affected by the happenings at the >> > Westgate Mall over the weekend do we remain blameless as an industry? >> > >> > Regards >> > >> > >> > >> > Robert Yawe >> > KAY System Technologies Ltd >> > Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> > P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> > Kenya >> > >> > >> > Tel: +254722511225, >> > +254202010696_______________________________________________ >> > 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/bitange%40jambo.co.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. >> >> >> University of Nairobi >> Business School, Lower Kabete Campus >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngigiwaithaka%40gmail… >> >> >> 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. >> > > > > -- > *Regards,* > > *Wait**haka Ngigi* > Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod > Building > T + 254 (0) 20 2333 471 |Office Mobile: +254 786 28 28 28 | M + 254 737 > 811 000 > www.at.co.ke > > >

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Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again?
by Matunda Nyanchama 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Friends First of all sincere condolences to that lost loved ones, friends and others in this tragedy. We remember them, and indeed all Kenyans, in prayers. Once the dust settles, as a country we need to do a complete assessment of our emergency preparedness and understand what it takes to (a) forestall/foil such schemes as materialized at Westgate Mall; (b) respond to such tragedies when they happen and (c) how we learn from such experiences (unpalatable as they are). The idea is to minimize loss & damage: of life, limb, material, time, etc. Emergency preparedness needs plenty of cross-agency cooperation (intelligence gathering, threat assessment, coordinated response plans, etc.), awareness and integrated training/exercises (call them testing) to test the efficacy of any plans. It would be interesting to see emergency plans (I am sure there is one pertaining to fire and evacuation) of the mall itself, when it was drawn up and how often it is tested; and indeed, how coordinated (with state security, health, fire, etc. agencies) the plan is. It would be interesting to see individual business continuity plans for the mall and the businesses therein and how well integrated these plans are Such emergency plans need a lot of information gathering (yes, including what most Americans protest perpetually about: govt "spying" on them), analysis and informed decisions on threat levels and associated weight of response. (BTW: most people prefer some loss of liberty if that can be for the common good, such as averting danger.) Food for thought. For now, though, let's grieve and resolve to act, resolutely. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; http://www.aganoconsulting.com/; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Have we failed the nation yet again?
by Gideon 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

+1 Wambui Kamuiru, Have we failed the nation yet again?..... Good question!, but sometimes we dont have all the answers. As much as we would like to know the why and how, our wisdom as humans fails us. Its indeed time for reflection, empathy, sympathy and thoughtfulness. Its very easy to shift blame here and there but at such times we are limited to what our human capacity can afford us, but the God's mercies and grace is enough at all situations, even as we seek answers to questions that probably will never get answered. God bless Kenya. Regards Gideon Rop Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 09:34:52 +0300 > From: "Info" <info(a)amwik.org> > To: "' > Wambui Kamuiru'" < > phoikamuiru(a)gmail.com> > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] > Have we failed the nation yet again? > Message-ID: <006201ceb827$03efde10$0bcf9a30$@org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Yes we have failed the nation because we are all human beings and nothing > even that technology we pride in is perfect. Its only God who sees peoples? > hearts, whose wisdom is foolproof. > > 1 Corinthians 1:20: <http://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/1.htm> Christ the > Wisdom and Power of God > ? <http://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/1-19.htm> 19For it is written, "I > WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER I > WILL SET ASIDE." <http://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/1-20.htm> 20Where is > the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has > not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? < > http://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/1-21.htm> 21For since in the wisdom of > God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was > well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those > who believe.? > > > > Dr. J. Wambui Thuo > > Executive Director, > > Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) > > Hse No. 6, Wendy Court, David Osieli Rd, > > Off. Westlands Ave., Westlands > > P.O Box 10327-00100 > > Tel + 254 020-4441226/0722-201958 > > Fax 254 020-4441227 > > <mailto:info@amwik.org> info(a)amwik.org > > Website <http://www.amwik.org/> www.amwik.org > > > > Our Vision: A just society in which the media embraces and promotes > equitable development, human rights and women rights. > > > > Our Mission: AMWIK seeks to use the media to promote an informed and > gender responsive society in Kenya and Africa. > > > > > > > > From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+info= > amwik.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Wambui Kamuiru > Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 9:16 AM > To: info(a)amwik.org > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again? > > > > Yawe, > That is a loaded question that may elicit varied responses. > 1. Is the industry responsible for the gadgets used to scan people as they > enter Malls and such like places? > 2. What kind of technology is hence required to enhance the efficacy of > the metal detectors? I have heard that they only detect such things as car > keys...? > 3. Would a full body scanner such as those found in airports suffice? > 4. Can the industry pass legislation requiring all buildings have these > body scanners? > 5. In the Westgate case (condolences to all affected), what technology can > be used in the event that gunmen walk in shooting??? > > Food for thought > > On 23 Sep 2013 08:31, "robert yawe" <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > > Hi, > > As we console all those who where affected by the happenings at the > Westgate Mall over the weekend do we remain blameless as an industry? > > Regards > > > > > > Robert Yawe > KAY System Technologies Ltd > Phoenix House, 6th Floor > P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 > Kenya > > > > Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/phoikamuiru%40gmail.c… > > 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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Is everyone okay?
by Warigia Bowman 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Just seeing if all kictanet members are okay in Westgate shooting, especially alice, who I know goes there often. Rigia

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Fw: Google Kenya DNS hijack
by John Kariuki 22 Sep '13

22 Sep '13

I have seen a message similar to the one below on www.standardmedia.co.ke article ID=2000081625.Is any lister aware of the problem. John Kariuki. ----- Forwarded Message ----- This is the message that some internet subscribers in Kenya are receiving while they tried to access the www.google.co.ke page. Some Pakistani leets (word used in the computer community for knowledgeable person or well versed in some computer hacks) claim to be behind this. This occurred today during the WestGate siege. I asked some people in Nairobi to confirm this. Some subscribers using cellphones could access it. I am not sure who is affected and who is not at the moment. Someone should take a look at this. -- Regards George Ng'ethe M.Sc. Computer Science ICT4D Research Centre University of Cape Town Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa

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National Broadband Strategy
by robert yawe 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

Hi, I recently went through the National Broad Band Strategy documents where it was indicated that we intend to achieve a connectivity speed of 40 mbps in urban areas in the next 5 years. This might seem like quite an achievement but starting today some of the Internet users inChattanooga, Tennessee in the USA will be experiencing 1 Gbps speeds to their homes, it seems either we are aiming very low or the strategy is a cut and paste from an era long gone which is a clear indication of what happens when you sit in a dark room and write a strategy but with no organised group to turn to for assistance what was the other choice? http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2013/09/17/how-chattanoog…! Regards About Chattanooga: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattanooga,_Tennessee Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Is KeNIC turning the corner?
by Ali Hussein 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

Listers Apologies for cross posting. As a former director at KeNIC I have been on record as one of its most ardent supporter and critic and I thought it is incumbent upon me to spare some time and talk about what I witnessed yesterday during its AGM. From the numbers presented it was evident that something positive is cooking in the .ke name space. 1. Ke registrations rose from 13k in 2011 to 26k in 2012. 2. Turnover jumped from kshs. 29 million to 34 million. 3. Profit from +1 million to 15 million. An interesting new item in the balance sheet appeared called Financial Assets. And this had about 33 million at the end of the year, 2012 with about 3.7 million in interest earned. This is as a result of prudent use of resources which may otherwise have languished in a checking account not earning any interest. Looking at the books it was obvious to me now that any surplus Cashflow goes into this pot as the Board and Management resolve how best to utilize these funds going forward. This is as it should be and it is Treasury Management 101. Good to see this prudence continue at KeNIC. The obvious question stakeholders now need to ask is how best to utilize these funds for the betterment of the .ke name space in particular and ICT evangelism in the country in general. Congratulations to the Management & Board of KeNIC for a job well done in 2012. The other issue I want to raise is the Elephant in the Room. Whereto KeNIC? What is the future of KeNIC and the .ke name space? There was a very healthy debate on this and the Board and Management assured all stakeholders that there would be transparency and total engagement with various stakeholders on this matter. For the listers who may not be privy to this issue we are referring to the ICT law that basically changes the status of KeNIC to being a licensed operator under the CCK. Without belaboring this point too much it raised issues of governance, the independence of KeNIC going forward, what ccTLD model best fits our situation and even whether KeNIC will exist in the near future. Suffice it to say that this is not an easy answer but I'm hopeful that as this debate goes on CCK and KeNIC will ensure full disclosure and engagement. This they have promised and we should take them at their word and continue to be vigilant. The other matter that was touched on by Barrack was the issue of inclusion and embracing Multi-stakeholderism without fear or favour. This KeNIC has done, though not so well. Room for improvement for sure and again the Board and Management assured us they will strive to improve. To this end I believe it is time to incorporate the Internet Society, Kenya Chapter into the Board of KeNIC. Kudos to the team at KeNIC for rising to the challenge. We assure them of continued engagement and vigilance to protect and improve the .ke name space. Regards Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Africa IT Jobs Outsourced to China – Africa May Become Perpetually Dependent on China for Certain Skills
by Ali Hussein 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

Listers This is an interesting article and if there is any truth abut this then we are really in trouble. http://ictafrica.info/FullNews.php?id=10646 Can we learn from the Chinese? Most of their most celebrated companies 'learned & borrowed' from the West when they won big infrastructure and other contracts in China. This was a deliberate policy move orchestrated by the Chinese Government. When are we going to stop this vicious cycle of being consumer countries? When are we going to regain the glory days of the great African empires the likes of the Ancient Egyptian Empire and the Kingdom of Mali? Innovation and invention, contrary to popular belief isn't and wasn't the preserve of the West and the East. Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Samsung launches kiddy device
by robert yawe 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

Hi, With 4 months to go to the Class 1 laptop project it is clear that device manufacturers are on high gear now and it is becoming clearer every day that we have been left on the sidelines. This is the new Samsung device to be launched soon, most likely in Kenya, there is currently no quoted price but I can see it coming in at a sub $100 range. http://www.gizmag.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-kids/28908/?utm_source=Gizmag+Su… Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication
by Ali Hussein 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

Waithaka My point exactly. A mix of both sometimes works wonders.. Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad On Sep 18, 2013, at 9:07 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: > Hussein, > > There is usually a corner reserved for soft-power and persuasion; where the person on the receiving end either makes an honest mistake or simply doesn't know or have the capability to understand how to achieve a certain task. > > Soft-power usually loses its 'power' where the other person is making a conscious decision, knowing very well the conscious decision is wrong and there is no big stick if they continue anyway e.g corruption > > So fighting corruption with soft-power, as an example is largely doomed to fail as we have been doing. > > As regards the organisations, just setting them by themselves is not enough. Indeed we do have many serious organizations already, but they rely too much on soft power. > > If you look at similar industries, such as Banking, they don't shy away from taking GoK, KRA etc to court, if they feel that certain practices are infringing on the rights of their members, such as these http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/views/article_print.php?15293&a=64747&icon=P… > > We should use soft-power knowing very well that we do have a fall back position of taking the powers that be straight on if need be.\\ > > Waithaka Ngigi > A1.iO > > > On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 7:31 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> Robert and all >> >> I disagree. Sometimes it takes the 'soft' power of such informal groupings to make changes. Yes, we do require from a legal stand point registered Organizations make representation. However I contend that there is space for both. >> >> KICTANET has had some very loud successes in influencing policy and sometimes concrete action for positive change. Cases in point:- >> >> 1. The issue of KeNIC and the uncertainty it faces were first 'aired' here. The jury (or is it the Supreme Court?) is still out on how this will play out. There is an AGM tomorrow by the way... >> >> 2. The issue of Kenya's position in WCIT12 Dubai was extensively debated here and 'forced' the powers that be to take into consideration other stakeholders position besides that of the CCK. >> >> 3. One Robert Yawe's throwing his towel into the ring for Post Master General's position at Posta. Although unsuccessful :) made a major point on what ails Posta. >> >> The list goes on.. >> >> Ali Hussein >> >> +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 >> >> "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Sep 18, 2013, at 5:39 PM, "Gilda Odera" <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> Over to the lurkers – you have heard Robert. Be the change you want. >>> >>> >>> >>> From: robert yawe [mailto:robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 5:13 PM >>> To: Gilda Odera >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> @Gilda, >>> >>> Just to reiterate what I said about a certain Presidential candidate, for democracy to be effective we must register as voters and then actually go out and vote. >>> >>> Sitting at home with a valid voters card cannot then be justification to have your opinion heard. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> >>> Robert Yawe >>> KAY System Technologies Ltd >>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >>> Kenya >>> >>> >>> >>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Gilda Odera <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> >>> To: 'robert yawe' <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Sent: Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 16:59 >>> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> @Robert- Trust you to speak the Queen’s English J and thank you for being candid as usual. Now that I get your comment, I partially agree. Yes, the formidable bodies should be consulted or be heard but let us hear comments/advise/opinions from all quarters. Democracy is necessary here Robert. After all, we are communicating on KICTANET as it is right now so it must have some standing J. >>> >>> >>> >>> From: robert yawe [mailto:robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 3:04 PM >>> To: Gilda Odera >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> @Gilda, >>> >>> In english, KICTANET has no moral or legal standing to require it be consulted unlike CSK and KIF. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> >>> Robert Yawe >>> KAY System Technologies Ltd >>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >>> Kenya >>> >>> >>> >>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Gilda Odera <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> >>> To: 'robert yawe' <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Sent: Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 9:34 >>> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> @Robert- meaning? Please talk ‘transparently’ so we all understand what you are trying to say. Are you saying it is costly for the CS to engage CSK? He sent an email saying he is noting all comments on this list so let us give him credit for that. Or am I not understanding what you are saying here below? >>> >>> >>> >>> Gilda >>> >>> >>> >>> From: robert yawe [mailto:robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 8:22 AM >>> To: Gilda Odera >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> @Gilda, >>> >>> The CS has consulted the industry players who are members of an organised and duly constituted organisation, it goes by the name of CSK or in short Computer Society of Kenya. >>> >>> >>> >>> As one Presidential Candidate found in a very costly manner that the number of friends you have on social media do not convert to valid electoral votes. >>> >>> >>> >>> It is time we all brushed our memory banks and realise that we have been down this road and past this kiosk many times before, unfortunately we have never stopped to have chai na bandika. >>> >>> >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> >>> PS. I am sure Dr. Siganga was consulted especially since Victor is a member of the society. >>> >>> >>> >>> "As I cry in the wilderness I pray to be heard" - An Village Madman in exile >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Robert Yawe >>> KAY System Technologies Ltd >>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >>> Kenya >>> >>> >>> >>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Gilda Odera <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> >>> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >>> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Sent: Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 11:55 >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> >>> >>> >>> Listers, >>> >>> I assume that the CS and other powers that be are reading these comments. I >>> wish to urge them, for the sake of this industry which we all know is key to >>> the development of this nation, to do what is right. The ICT Authority >>> requires goodwill of industry players and the best of the best to propel >>> this industry to great heights. This means having an open process of >>> selection where the most suitable candidate will emerge amongst others. Some >>> of those names being touted are indeed very capable but the CS would be >>> doing them injustice if he simply handpicked anyone. Let he/she who is >>> worthy of the job stand up and present himself/herself in a transparent >>> competitive process. I believe a full enlightened board consisting of >>> knowledgable and dedicated persons (not simply well connected ones please) >>> should be in place before the CEO is picked. And if it is a different panel >>> interviewing, it really must consist of persons well versed. We must break >>> away from past practices where a CEO of a parastatal has no respect nor time >>> for the board he/she reports to simply because of owing allegiance to an >>> individual who appointed him/her. This is what ails organizations and in the >>> end you find poor performance and a decline or collapse of an entire sector >>> simply due to in-fighting and insubordination. >>> I am keenly watching how this will transpire. I would like to believe the >>> new government is serious about developing this industry and will therefore >>> do the right thing. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Gilda Odera >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: kictanet >>> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+godera=skyweb.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf >>> Of Edwin Onchari >>> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 6:09 PM >>> To: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> Communication >>> >>> + 1 >>> >>> >>> Edwin >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: kictanet >>> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On >>> Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 4:06 PM >>> To: Edwin >>> Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 27 >>> >>> Send kictanet mailing list submissions to >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >>> kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >>> You can reach the person managing the list at >>> kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than >>> "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." >>> >>> >>> Today's Topics: >>> >>> 1. Re: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication >>> and Technology leadership (Brian Munyao Longwe) >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Message: 1 >>> Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 16:03:10 +0300 >>> From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> >>> To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> >>> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, >>> "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> Communication and Technology leadership >>> Message-ID: >>> <CAHSdPfbdD=XRe9qcoe73ikpyfAp8ZHj6vFtBZ7EVr6taPyjEbw(a)mail.gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >>> >>> Interesting to note that in this whole discussion no one seems to >>> mention/consider that ICTA is an amalgamation of KICT Board, Department of >>> e-Government and the Government Information Technology Services (GITS). If >>> continuity is the focus, aren't the heads of any of the other >>> agencies/departments also potential candidates? >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> Mblayo >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >>> >>> > Mr. Walubengo, in broad daylight you are advocating we do a kangaroo >>> > shortlisting, interview, and appointment. :) >>> > >>> > Why would anybody want to participate in the process with the end >>> > result already known? >>> > >>> > ______________________ >>> > Mwendwa Kivuva >>> > twitter.com/lordmwesh >>> > google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh >>> > >>> > >>> > On 6 September 2013 09:12, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>> > >>> >> ------------------------------ >>> >> **Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote, >>> >> >>> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >>> >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of >>> the law. >>> >> ~~~~~~~ >>> >> The unilateral appointment would indeed be "legal" as it is enshrined >>> >> in the Legal notice. However, the clever lawyers would not be >>> >> challenging the appointment (since it would be legal), but they would >>> >> be challenging whether it is constitutional to "legalize" such an >>> >> action of appointing without inviting other Kenyans to >>> >> apply...(discrimination) >>> >> >>> >> Remember that the constitution is the supreme law and any other >>> >> law(Act, Legal Notice, Regulation, etc) that is contradictory to it >>> >> is null and void. Am not a lawyer but I think that is where the >>> >> court battle would be about. In the likely event that the courts find >>> >> that the legal notice is in violation of the constitution, then by >>> >> extension the appointment becomes null and void. >>> >> >>> >> Problem is that this would take time and meanwhile whoever is >>> >> appointed is likely to have his/her hands tied up and cannot transact >>> >> ICT Authority business. Thats why I said, why bother with the risks? >>> >> Just advertise the job, go through the motions and safely arrive at the >>> same destination. >>> >> >>> >> We did this successfully for our Cabinet Sec and PS, I still dont >>> >> understand why it should become difficult for a CEO :-) >>> >> >>> >> walu. >>> >> ------------------------------ >>> >> *From:* Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >>> >> >>> >> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com >>> >> *Cc:* "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> >> *Sent:* Friday, September 6, 2013 6:27 AM >>> >> >>> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> @Kivuva >>> >> >>> >> You are quite right. >>> >> >>> >> @Walu, I believe the correct phrase is '*The end justifies the >>> >> means'. :) >>> >> * >>> >> >>> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >>> >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of >>> the law. >>> >> >>> >> Ali Hussein >>> >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >>> >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >>> >> >>> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >>> >> >>> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >>> >> >>> >> Sent from my iPad >>> >> >>> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >>> >> >>> >> Because we know who is being targeted for this position, and we know >>> >> his attributes and leadership qualities, and we acknowledge this is >>> >> just a onetime appointment, why don't we discuss the merits and >>> >> de-merits of Dr. Victor Kyalo? >>> >> >>> >> I feel there is something members want to say but are being held back >>> >> by diplomacy. >>> >> >>> >> Lets remember as it has been stated here previously, anybody holding >>> >> this public office will still have to pass the test of LEADERSHIP and >>> >> INTEGRITY as envisioned in the constitution >>> >> >>> >> On 05/09/2013, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >>> >> >>> >> Listers >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and >>> >> institutional >>> >> >>> >> memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. >>> >> He >>> >> >>> >> has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political >>> >> savvy ness >>> >> >>> >> to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Regards >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Ali Hussein >>> >> >>> >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >>> >> >>> >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Sent from my iPad >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Listers, >>> >> >>> >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and >>> >> forge a >>> >> >>> >> united front. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Judy >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga >>> >> <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >>> >> >>> >> wrote: >>> >> >>> >> Thanks Walu. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary >>> >> >>> >> litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already >>> >> posted >>> >> >>> >> the article on its site and you never know if it is considering >>> >> following >>> >> >>> >> up on the matter. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidenti >>> >> al-executive-orders-and-unacceptable-plain-illegality-of-single-sourc >>> >> ed-ict-authority-boss >>> >> >>> >> . >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the >>> >> >>> >> "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be >>> >> >>> >> determined by the courts. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next >>> >> >>> >> week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Rgds >>> >> >>> >> GG >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >>> >> >>> >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >>> >> >>> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> @GG >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous >>> >> CEO of >>> >> >>> >> the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. >>> >> >>> >> However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with >>> >> the >>> >> >>> >> notable development of the new constitution (2010). >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President >>> >> today >>> >> >>> >> cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. >>> >> >>> >> And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot >>> >> just >>> >> >>> >> borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and >>> >> different >>> >> >>> >> institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board >>> >> (2007) >>> >> >>> >> in form, nature, scope and mandate. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an >>> >> >>> >> "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other >>> >> >>> >> Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an >>> >> >>> >> animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. >>> >> >>> >> The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more >>> >> >>> >> rigorous approach in the legal notice. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this >>> >> >>> >> rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to >>> >> ignore >>> >> >>> >> the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still >>> >> get >>> >> >>> >> (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can >>> >> create >>> >> >>> >> the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers >>> >> in >>> >> >>> >> the Board. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation >>> >> that >>> >> >>> >> may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g >>> >> >>> >> Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause >>> >> goes >>> >> >>> >> against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While >>> >> the >>> >> >>> >> suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain >>> >> crippled/handicapped >>> >> >>> >> for years. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> walu. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >>> >> >>> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >>> >> >>> >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> >> >>> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >>> >> >>> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> @ Walu, >>> >> >>> >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 >>> >> >>> >> http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA >>> >> >>> >> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >>> >> >>> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >>> >> >>> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >> >>> >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not >>> >> need >>> >> >>> >> to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity >>> >> since >>> >> >>> >> I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT >>> >> >>> >> Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives >>> >> the >>> >> >>> >> CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some >>> >> mischief >>> >> >>> >> at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored >>> >> >>> >> article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in >>> >> >>> >> policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Rgds >>> >> >>> >> GG >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >>> >> >>> >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >>> >> >>> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >>> >> >>> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Hi, >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump >>> >> through >>> >> >>> >> hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Regards >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Robert Yawe >>> >> >>> >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >>> >> >>> >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >>> >> >>> >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >>> >> >>> >> Kenya >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >>> >> >>> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >>> >> >>> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> >> >>> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >>> >> >>> >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >>> >> >>> >> Communication and Technology leadership >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and >>> >> >>> >> Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make >>> >> >>> >> unilateral appointment. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the >>> >> >>> >> reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and >>> >> >>> >> Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet >>> >> >>> >> Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving >>> >> the >>> >> >>> >> board. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row- >>> >> simmers-over-order-on-new-icta-leadership >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> >>> >> 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/robertyawe%40ya >>> >> hoo.co.uk >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >>> >> platform >>> >> >>> >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>> >> >>> >> regulation. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the >>> >> ICT >>> >> >>> >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >>> >> >>> >> development. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable >>> >> behaviors >>> >> >>> >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >>> >> >>> >> bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, >>> >> respect >>> >> >>> >> privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> >>> >> kictanet mailing list >>> >> >>> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >> >>> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/judym.muli%40gm >>> >> ail.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 = >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/ngigiwaithaka%40gmail… >> >> 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. > > > > -- > Regards, > > Waithaka Ngigi > Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building > T + 254 (0) 20 2333 471 |Office Mobile: +254 786 28 28 28 | M + 254 737 811 000 > www.at.co.ke > >

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How we are killing our Kenyan ICT Industry, what we could do to revive it!
by Ngigi Waithaka 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

Guys, It seems whatever is happening at KICT Authority has caught quite some attention, which is good, as we cannot forever go hiding as if everything is okay, when clearly the status quo remains and only less than 10% of current GoK procurement is for products and services produced locally. I have blogged about the recent happenings here and comments are welcome. http://www.a1.io/a1io_blog/kenyan-ict-industry-old-habits-die-hard/ As regards lobbying for local ICT industry, and for those who were there during #140Friday, a lot needs to be done as currently what we have are just rumblings and subsequent hot-air from the powers that be that our grievances will be addressed. IMO, probably the only way is for the local ICT players to join Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). It is the only body with the experience, resource and drive to piush for adoption and promotion of local industry. Any other bodies such as KITOS/CSK etc that have previously been suggested do not have the experience, knowledge and drive to push our agenda. Infact, if you ask me, they will just be used to ensure the status-quo remains. The second way is to prepare to challenge the status-quo legally. It will cost quite some money, but no one ever said freedom is cheap! We are already meeting amongst a couple of firms with KAM, and I will be pushing for them to allow either corporate and individual membership and use them to articulate our issues. But, bottom line, we cannot let the networks of old that intentionally lock out Kenyan firms from grabbing the bigger chunks of ICT Projects procurement, and especially so that now everything ICT has been centralized at KICT Authority. We are centralizing to gain efficiencies not so that we can centralize corruption. Ngigi Waithaka A1.iO

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Are Counties hindering the spread of Broadband across the country?
by Ali Hussein 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

Listers Yesterday the CS ICT was on a diplomacy drive to convince county executives to enable the laying of fibre in their jurisdictions. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Costly+fees+hinder+internet+spread+in+co… While I commend the CS for his drive I fail to understand what's with the Counties. In this day and age how myopic can they get? Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication
by Edwin Onchari 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

+ 1 Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 4:06 PM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 27 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Brian Munyao Longwe) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 16:03:10 +0300 From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership Message-ID: <CAHSdPfbdD=XRe9qcoe73ikpyfAp8ZHj6vFtBZ7EVr6taPyjEbw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Interesting to note that in this whole discussion no one seems to mention/consider that ICTA is an amalgamation of KICT Board, Department of e-Government and the Government Information Technology Services (GITS). If continuity is the focus, aren't the heads of any of the other agencies/departments also potential candidates? Best regards, Mblayo On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > Mr. Walubengo, in broad daylight you are advocating we do a kangaroo > shortlisting, interview, and appointment. :) > > Why would anybody want to participate in the process with the end > result already known? > > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva > twitter.com/lordmwesh > google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh > > > On 6 September 2013 09:12, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> ------------------------------ >> **Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote, >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of the law. >> ~~~~~~~ >> The unilateral appointment would indeed be "legal" as it is enshrined >> in the Legal notice. However, the clever lawyers would not be >> challenging the appointment (since it would be legal), but they would >> be challenging whether it is constitutional to "legalize" such an >> action of appointing without inviting other Kenyans to >> apply...(discrimination) >> >> Remember that the constitution is the supreme law and any other >> law(Act, Legal Notice, Regulation, etc) that is contradictory to it >> is null and void. Am not a lawyer but I think that is where the >> court battle would be about. In the likely event that the courts find >> that the legal notice is in violation of the constitution, then by >> extension the appointment becomes null and void. >> >> Problem is that this would take time and meanwhile whoever is >> appointed is likely to have his/her hands tied up and cannot transact >> ICT Authority business. Thats why I said, why bother with the risks? >> Just advertise the job, go through the motions and safely arrive at the same destination. >> >> We did this successfully for our Cabinet Sec and PS, I still dont >> understand why it should become difficult for a CEO :-) >> >> walu. >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >> >> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> *Cc:* "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Friday, September 6, 2013 6:27 AM >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> @Kivuva >> >> You are quite right. >> >> @Walu, I believe the correct phrase is '*The end justifies the >> means'. :) >> * >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of the law. >> >> Ali Hussein >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >> >> Because we know who is being targeted for this position, and we know >> his attributes and leadership qualities, and we acknowledge this is >> just a onetime appointment, why don't we discuss the merits and >> de-merits of Dr. Victor Kyalo? >> >> I feel there is something members want to say but are being held back >> by diplomacy. >> >> Lets remember as it has been stated here previously, anybody holding >> this public office will still have to pass the test of LEADERSHIP and >> INTEGRITY as envisioned in the constitution >> >> On 05/09/2013, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >> Listers >> >> >> Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and >> institutional >> >> memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. >> >> >> In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. >> He >> >> has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political >> savvy ness >> >> to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. >> >> >> The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. >> >> >> I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> Ali Hussein >> >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Listers, >> >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and >> forge a >> >> united front. >> >> >> Judy >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga >> <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >> Thanks Walu. >> >> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary >> >> litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already >> posted >> >> the article on its site and you never know if it is considering >> following >> >> up on the matter. >> >> >> http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidenti >> al-executive-orders-and-unacceptable-plain-illegality-of-single-sourc >> ed-ict-authority-boss >> >> . >> >> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the >> >> "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be >> >> determined by the courts. >> >> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next >> >> week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >> >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> @GG >> >> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous >> CEO of >> >> the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. >> >> However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with >> the >> >> notable development of the new constitution (2010). >> >> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President >> today >> >> cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. >> >> And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot >> just >> >> borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and >> different >> >> institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board >> (2007) >> >> in form, nature, scope and mandate. >> >> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an >> >> "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other >> >> Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an >> >> animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. >> >> The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more >> >> rigorous approach in the legal notice. >> >> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this >> >> rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to >> ignore >> >> the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still >> get >> >> (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can >> create >> >> the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers >> in >> >> the Board. >> >> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation >> that >> >> may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g >> >> Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause >> goes >> >> against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While >> the >> >> suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain >> crippled/handicapped >> >> for years. >> >> >> walu. >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> @ Walu, >> >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 >> >> http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA >> >> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >> >> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >> >> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >> >> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not >> need >> >> to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity >> since >> >> I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >> >> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >> >> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT >> >> Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives >> the >> >> CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some >> mischief >> >> at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored >> >> article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in >> >> policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >> >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> Hi, >> >> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump >> through >> >> hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> >> Kenya >> >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >> >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and >> >> Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make >> >> unilateral appointment. >> >> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the >> >> reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and >> >> Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet >> >> Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving >> the >> >> board. >> >> >> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row- >> simmers-over-order-on-new-icta-leadership >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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/robertyawe%40ya >> hoo.co.uk >> >> >> 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: Report of Experts Consultation - Addressing the Challenge of Hate Crimes on the Internet in Kenya
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mikewa Ogada <mogada(a)chrips.or.ke> Date: 2013/9/17 Subject: Report of Experts Consultation - Addressing the Challenge of Hate Crimes on the Internet in Kenya To: Mikewa Ogada <mogada(a)chrips.or.ke> Dear Colleagues: **** ** ** On behalf of the Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies (CHRIPS) and the University of Nairobi’s Centre for Human Rights and Peace (CHRP), I am delighted to share the report of the proceedings of the Experts’ Meeting on Addressing the Challenge of Hate Crimes on the Internet in Kenya, which was held at the Panafric Hotel, Nairobi on 13th August 2013. **** ** ** We take this opportunity to thank all the participants for their enthusiasm and the critical insights and valuable contributions they made to this important, ongoing debate. **** ** ** We are in the process of developing a brief that will draw out the policy implications relating to the issues that emerged at the meeting. We will share it in due course. **** ** ** Yours sincerely, **** ** ** ** ** Mikewa Ogada**** *Programs Coordinator* *Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies* ** ** ** ** A2 Daphton Court,**** Riverside Drive**** P.O. Box 23748-00100, Nairobi, Kenya**** Tel: +254-725-657597 **** Skype: miki.ogada **** www.chrips.or.ke **** [image: CHRIPS copy]**** ** ** -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu

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Youth and Anonynity Survey: A Youth IGF project.
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

Dear Listers, Please see link below. This is a Childnet project that is especially interested in reaching out to 13-18 year olds in this region. The survey closes on 30 September and the results will be shared with participants. You can find translation guides in Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, German and Spanish at www.youthigfproject.com/global-survey1.html. Thank you. Regards, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu

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Ditital Publishing & Marketing in Africa 25th, 26th, and 27th Sepr 2013, Nairobi
by Matunda Nyanchama 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

-----FYI-------- Dear All, Please be reminded that the African Publishers Network (APNET) in conjunction with Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has organized a practical seminar on Digital Publishing and Marketing during the Nairobi Book Fair. This course will cover contemporary issues and technological strides in publishing. Theme: UNVEILING THE DIGITAL EDGE IN PUBLISHING Content: DIGITAL PUBLISHING AND MARKETING IN AFRICA Specific areas: a) Overview of the current/ future trends in Publishing : Bill Rutto – Researcher, Author & Director of Communications at the Council of Governors. b) Digital Rights Management: Dr. Matunda Nyanchama- PHD CISSP – Researcher, focuses on strategy and overall management of business with the core focus being IT, with a key focus in Information Risk Management. c) Intellectual Property Rights and the law in the face of digitization:Prof. Ben Sihanya d) Digital products and platforms: E-Kitabu- MD- Will Curlman e) Digital Publishing- A local case study on digitization:Amolo Ng’weno- MD- Digital Divide Data f) Government policy and framework on digitization: MOE/ KIE- Mr. John Temba Head ICT- Ministry Of Education and Mr Nthamburi of KIE g) Social Media Marketing - Opportunities and Risks: Angela Wachuka- MD- Kwani Trust h) Marketing on a shoe string budget: Jane Kairichi, Partner- Integrated Marketing Solutions- Africa i) Options in the fight against piracy in the Publishing Industry KECOBO- Kenya Copyright Board- Chief Prosecutor - Edward Sigei. Who Should Attend Leaders, including CEOs of publishing houses, Publishing Managers, IT Managers, Researchers, Educationists, Sales Marketing Managers, Editors, & Marketers, Writers, Policy Makers, Education Funders Venue: Emerald Hotel- Krishna Centre- Westlands, Woodvale Grove, off Mpaka Road Dates: 25th, 26th, and 27thSeptember 2013 Time: 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Charges - APNET& KPA members: Kshs 8,000 or USD 100 Per Participant - Non-members: Kshs 20,000 or USD 300 Per Participant Charges cover full course attendance, inclusive seminar materials, 2 teas & snacks and lunch for the three days. Deadline for registration and payment: 16th September 2013 Late bookings will attract a 20% surcharge on the applicable fees. There will also be an evening cocktail after the workshop at the Jacaranda hotel sponsored by eKitabu for the invited participants on 27th September 2013, from 6.30 pm. Please contact APNET and KPA secretariat for further details, using the following addresses: Regards, James Odhiambo, Executive Officer, Kenya Publishers Association, P.O. Box 42767-00100, Nairobi. Tel: + 254 2 3752344 Tel: + 254 2 2635498/9 Fax: + 254 2 3754076 Cell: + 254 724 255848begin_of_the_skype_highlighting + 254 724 255848 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting E-mail: info(a)kenyapublishers.org Website: www.kenyapublishers.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; http://www.aganoconsulting.com/; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Row simmers over order on new Information
by Edwin Onchari 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

+ 1 Gilda, Am I missing something here? Is there a separate thread where the CS has said that he has only consulted the CSK- and only bound by deliberations from such a meet? What would be wrong if he did? In fact, I am persuaded that he should consult as many of these organizations as possible to broadly inform his train of thought. Bwana CS, consult all "duly registered" organizations and contributors within/out this forum to bring sanity to the sector. Also engage the one firebrand former PS Dr. Ndemo and borrow from his "madness" to take this to the next level. Kitos, KEPSA, etc need to weigh on this one as well. Kind regards, Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 9:35 AM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 53 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication (Gilda Odera) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 09:34:42 +0300 From: "Gilda Odera" <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> To: "'robert yawe'" <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication Message-ID: <019a01ceb439$2a20a0c0$7e61e240$(a)co.ke> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" @Robert- meaning? Please talk 'transparently' so we all understand what you are trying to say. Are you saying it is costly for the CS to engage CSK? He sent an email saying he is noting all comments on this list so let us give him credit for that. Or am I not understanding what you are saying here below? Gilda From: robert yawe [mailto:robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 8:22 AM To: Gilda Odera Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication @Gilda, The CS has consulted the industry players who are members of an organised and duly constituted organisation, it goes by the name of CSK or in short Computer Society of Kenya. As one Presidential Candidate found in a very costly manner that the number of friends you have on social media do not convert to valid electoral votes. It is time we all brushed our memory banks and realise that we have been down this road and past this kiosk many times before, unfortunately we have never stopped to have chai na bandika. Regards PS. I am sure Dr. Siganga was consulted especially since Victor is a member of the society. "As I cry in the wilderness I pray to be heard" - An Village Madman in exile Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 _____ From: Gilda Odera <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 11:55 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication Listers, I assume that the CS and other powers that be are reading these comments. I wish to urge them, for the sake of this industry which we all know is key to the development of this nation, to do what is right. The ICT Authority requires goodwill of industry players and the best of the best to propel this industry to great heights. This means having an open process of selection where the most suitable candidate will emerge amongst others. Some of those names being touted are indeed very capable but the CS would be doing them injustice if he simply handpicked anyone. Let he/she who is worthy of the job stand up and present himself/herself in a transparent competitive process. I believe a full enlightened board consisting of knowledgable and dedicated persons (not simply well connected ones please) should be in place before the CEO is picked. And if it is a different panel interviewing, it really must consist of persons well versed. We must break away from past practices where a CEO of a parastatal has no respect nor time for the board he/she reports to simply because of owing allegiance to an individual who appointed him/her. This is what ails organizations and in the end you find poor performance and a decline or collapse of an entire sector simply due to in-fighting and insubordination. I am keenly watching how this will transpire. I would like to believe the new government is serious about developing this industry and will therefore do the right thing. Regards, Gilda Odera -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+godera=skyweb.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Edwin Onchari Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 6:09 PM To: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication + 1 Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 4:06 PM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 27 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Brian Munyao Longwe) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 16:03:10 +0300 From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership Message-ID: <CAHSdPfbdD=XRe9qcoe73ikpyfAp8ZHj6vFtBZ7EVr6taPyjEbw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Interesting to note that in this whole discussion no one seems to mention/consider that ICTA is an amalgamation of KICT Board, Department of e-Government and the Government Information Technology Services (GITS). If continuity is the focus, aren't the heads of any of the other agencies/departments also potential candidates? Best regards, Mblayo On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > Mr. Walubengo, in broad daylight you are advocating we do a kangaroo > shortlisting, interview, and appointment. :) > > Why would anybody want to participate in the process with the end > result already known? > > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva > twitter.com/lordmwesh > google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh > > > On 6 September 2013 09:12, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> ------------------------------ >> **Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote, >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines >> of the law. >> ~~~~~~~ >> The unilateral appointment would indeed be "legal" as it is enshrined >> in the Legal notice. However, the clever lawyers would not be >> challenging the appointment (since it would be legal), but they would >> be challenging whether it is constitutional to "legalize" such an >> action of appointing without inviting other Kenyans to >> apply...(discrimination) >> >> Remember that the constitution is the supreme law and any other >> law(Act, Legal Notice, Regulation, etc) that is contradictory to it >> is null and void. Am not a lawyer but I think that is where the >> court battle would be about. In the likely event that the courts find >> that the legal notice is in violation of the constitution, then by >> extension the appointment becomes null and void. >> >> Problem is that this would take time and meanwhile whoever is >> appointed is likely to have his/her hands tied up and cannot transact >> ICT Authority business. Thats why I said, why bother with the risks? >> Just advertise the job, go through the motions and safely arrive at >> the same destination. >> >> We did this successfully for our Cabinet Sec and PS, I still dont >> understand why it should become difficult for a CEO :-) >> >> walu. >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >> >> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> *Cc:* "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Friday, September 6, 2013 6:27 AM >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> @Kivuva >> >> You are quite right. >> >> @Walu, I believe the correct phrase is '*The end justifies the >> means'. :) >> * >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in >> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines >> of the law. >> >> Ali Hussein >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >> >> Because we know who is being targeted for this position, and we know >> his attributes and leadership qualities, and we acknowledge this is >> just a onetime appointment, why don't we discuss the merits and >> de-merits of Dr. Victor Kyalo? >> >> I feel there is something members want to say but are being held back >> by diplomacy. >> >> Lets remember as it has been stated here previously, anybody holding >> this public office will still have to pass the test of LEADERSHIP and >> INTEGRITY as envisioned in the constitution >> >> On 05/09/2013, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >> Listers >> >> >> Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and >> institutional >> >> memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. >> >> >> In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. >> He >> >> has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political savvy >> ness >> >> to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. >> >> >> The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. >> >> >> I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> Ali Hussein >> >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Listers, >> >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and >> forge a >> >> united front. >> >> >> Judy >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga >> <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >> Thanks Walu. >> >> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary >> >> litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already >> posted >> >> the article on its site and you never know if it is considering >> following >> >> up on the matter. >> >> >> http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidenti >> al-executive-orders-and-unacceptable-plain-illegality-of-single-sourc >> ed-ict-authority-boss >> >> . >> >> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the >> >> "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be >> >> determined by the courts. >> >> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next >> >> week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >> >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> @GG >> >> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous >> CEO of >> >> the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. >> >> However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with >> the >> >> notable development of the new constitution (2010). >> >> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President >> today >> >> cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. >> >> And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot >> just >> >> borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and >> different >> >> institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board >> (2007) >> >> in form, nature, scope and mandate. >> >> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an >> >> "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other >> >> Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an >> >> animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. >> >> The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more >> >> rigorous approach in the legal notice. >> >> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this >> >> rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to >> ignore >> >> the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still >> get >> >> (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can >> create >> >> the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers >> in >> >> the Board. >> >> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation >> that >> >> may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g >> >> Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause >> goes >> >> against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While >> the >> >> suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain >> crippled/handicapped >> >> for years. >> >> >> walu. >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> @ Walu, >> >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 >> >> http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA >> >> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >> >> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >> >> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >> >> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not >> need >> >> to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity >> since >> >> I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >> >> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >> >> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT >> >> Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives >> the >> >> CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some >> mischief >> >> at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored >> >> article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in >> >> policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >> >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> Hi, >> >> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump >> through >> >> hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> >> Kenya >> >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >> >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and >> >> Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make >> >> unilateral appointment. >> >> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the >> >> reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and >> >> Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet >> >> Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving >> the >> >> board. >> >> >> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541 <http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-> &story_title=row- >> simmers-over-order-on-new-icta-leadership >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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/robertyawe%40ya >> hoo.co.uk >> >> >> 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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Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication
by Gideon 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

+1 Gilda, There is a lot of benefit in placing transparency and opennes of processes. This determines just how best a project or process perfoms in the future. When transparency exists, then accountability becomes a factor that is managable and therefore the future of that initiative is then adequately protected. Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 8:35 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication > (Gilda Odera) > 2. Re: ICT Authority; Baptism without conversion (Josiah Mugambi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:40:09 +0300 > From: "Gilda Odera" <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> > To: "'Fred Matiangi'" <fredmatiangi(a)gmail.com> > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > Communication > Message-ID: <010b01ceb3c4$9446c170$bcd44450$(a)co.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Dear Dr.Matiangi, > > I truly appreciate your response and it is encouraging to hear of your > commitment to this sector. I understand transition issues are never too > easy > and wish you the very best as everything unfolds. > > Kind regards, > > Gilda Odera > > -----Original Message----- > From: Fred Matiangi [mailto:fredmatiangi@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 4:34 PM > To: Gilda Odera > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > Communication > > Gilda and all listers, > I have been keenly following all discussions in this forum on the ICTA and > have heard you-really. I can promise you, without any hesitation that we > will all Endeavour to do the right thing. I will extensively address the > matter of the governance of the ICT sector and the role we think ICTA > should > play. As you all know, transitions are very momentous and often disruptive. > We are going through one and we are committed to navigate through it with > enough precision, care and focus on institutionalizing the management of > the > ICT sector. As consultations within and without government continue on this > matter, I appreciate the views expressed in this and other forums and look > forward continued discussion and collaboration with all interested. > Fred > Sent from my iPad > > On Sep 17, 2013, at 9:55 AM, "Gilda Odera" <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> wrote: > > > Listers, > > > > I assume that the CS and other powers that be are reading these comments. > I > > wish to urge them, for the sake of this industry which we all know is key > to > > the development of this nation, to do what is right. The ICT Authority > > requires goodwill of industry players and the best of the best to propel > > this industry to great heights. This means having an open process of > > selection where the most suitable candidate will emerge amongst others. > Some > > of those names being touted are indeed very capable but the CS would be > > doing them injustice if he simply handpicked anyone. Let he/she who is > > worthy of the job stand up and present himself/herself in a transparent > > competitive process. I believe a full enlightened board consisting of > > knowledgable and dedicated persons (not simply well connected ones > please) > > should be in place before the CEO is picked. And if it is a different > panel > > interviewing, it really must consist of persons well versed. We must > break > > away from past practices where a CEO of a parastatal has no respect nor > time > > for the board he/she reports to simply because of owing allegiance to an > > individual who appointed him/her. This is what ails organizations and in > the > > end you find poor performance and a decline or collapse of an entire > sector > > simply due to in-fighting and insubordination. > > I am keenly watching how this will transpire. I would like to believe the > > new government is serious about developing this industry and will > therefore > > do the right thing. > > > > Regards, > > > > Gilda Odera > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: kictanet > > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+godera=skyweb.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > Behalf > > Of Edwin Onchari > > Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 6:09 PM > > To: godera(a)skyweb.co.ke > > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > > Communication > > > > + 1 > > > > > > Edwin > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: kictanet > > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > > Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 4:06 PM > > To: Edwin > > Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 27 > > > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > > > You can reach the person managing the list at > > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than > > "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > > > > Today's Topics: > > > > 1. Re: Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication > > and Technology leadership (Brian Munyao Longwe) > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Message: 1 > > Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 16:03:10 +0300 > > From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> > > To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > > Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, > > "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > > Communication and Technology leadership > > Message-ID: > > <CAHSdPfbdD=XRe9qcoe73ikpyfAp8ZHj6vFtBZ7EVr6taPyjEbw(a)mail.gmail.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > > Interesting to note that in this whole discussion no one seems to > > mention/consider that ICTA is an amalgamation of KICT Board, Department > of > > e-Government and the Government Information Technology Services (GITS). > If > > continuity is the focus, aren't the heads of any of the other > > agencies/departments also potential candidates? > > > > Best regards, > > > > Mblayo > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > wrote: > > > >> Mr. Walubengo, in broad daylight you are advocating we do a kangaroo > >> shortlisting, interview, and appointment. :) > >> > >> Why would anybody want to participate in the process with the end > >> result already known? > >> > >> ______________________ > >> Mwendwa Kivuva > >> twitter.com/lordmwesh > >> google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh > >> > >> > >> On 6 September 2013 09:12, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> > >>> ------------------------------ > >>> **Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote, > >>> > >>> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in > >>> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of > > the law. > >>> ~~~~~~~ > >>> The unilateral appointment would indeed be "legal" as it is enshrined > >>> in the Legal notice. However, the clever lawyers would not be > >>> challenging the appointment (since it would be legal), but they would > >>> be challenging whether it is constitutional to "legalize" such an > >>> action of appointing without inviting other Kenyans to > >>> apply...(discrimination) > >>> > >>> Remember that the constitution is the supreme law and any other > >>> law(Act, Legal Notice, Regulation, etc) that is contradictory to it > >>> is null and void. Am not a lawyer but I think that is where the > >>> court battle would be about. In the likely event that the courts find > >>> that the legal notice is in violation of the constitution, then by > >>> extension the appointment becomes null and void. > >>> > >>> Problem is that this would take time and meanwhile whoever is > >>> appointed is likely to have his/her hands tied up and cannot transact > >>> ICT Authority business. Thats why I said, why bother with the risks? > >>> Just advertise the job, go through the motions and safely arrive at the > > same destination. > >>> > >>> We did this successfully for our Cabinet Sec and PS, I still dont > >>> understand why it should become difficult for a CEO :-) > >>> > >>> walu. > >>> ------------------------------ > >>> *From:* Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > >>> > >>> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com > >>> *Cc:* "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>> *Sent:* Friday, September 6, 2013 6:27 AM > >>> > >>> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> @Kivuva > >>> > >>> You are quite right. > >>> > >>> @Walu, I believe the correct phrase is '*The end justifies the > >>> means'. :) > >>> * > >>> > >>> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in > >>> court but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of > > the law. > >>> > >>> Ali Hussein > >>> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd > >>> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > >>> > >>> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > >>> > >>> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > >>> > >>> Sent from my iPad > >>> > >>> On Sep 5, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > wrote: > >>> > >>> Because we know who is being targeted for this position, and we know > >>> his attributes and leadership qualities, and we acknowledge this is > >>> just a onetime appointment, why don't we discuss the merits and > >>> de-merits of Dr. Victor Kyalo? > >>> > >>> I feel there is something members want to say but are being held back > >>> by diplomacy. > >>> > >>> Lets remember as it has been stated here previously, anybody holding > >>> this public office will still have to pass the test of LEADERSHIP and > >>> INTEGRITY as envisioned in the constitution > >>> > >>> On 05/09/2013, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > >>> > >>> Listers > >>> > >>> > >>> Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and > >>> institutional > >>> > >>> memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. > >>> > >>> > >>> In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for > this. > >>> He > >>> > >>> has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political > >>> savvy ness > >>> > >>> to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. > >>> > >>> > >>> The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. > >>> > >>> > >>> I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the > results. > >>> > >>> > >>> Regards > >>> > >>> > >>> Ali Hussein > >>> > >>> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd > >>> > >>> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > >>> > >>> > >>> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > >>> > >>> > >>> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > >>> > >>> > >>> Sent from my iPad > >>> > >>> > >>> On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >>> > >>> > >>> Listers, > >>> > >>> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and > >>> forge a > >>> > >>> united front. > >>> > >>> > >>> Judy > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga > >>> <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> > >>> > >>> wrote: > >>> > >>> Thanks Walu. > >>> > >>> > >>> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary > >>> > >>> litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already > >>> posted > >>> > >>> the article on its site and you never know if it is considering > >>> following > >>> > >>> up on the matter. > >>> > >>> > >>> http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidenti > >>> al-executive-orders-and-unacceptable-plain-illegality-of-single-sourc > >>> ed-ict-authority-boss > >>> > >>> . > >>> > >>> > >>> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the > >>> > >>> "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be > >>> > >>> determined by the courts. > >>> > >>> > >>> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next > >>> > >>> week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! > >>> > >>> > >>> Rgds > >>> > >>> GG > >>> > >>> > >>> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 > >>> > >>> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > >>> > >>> > >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > >>> > >>> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> > >>> > >>> @GG > >>> > >>> > >>> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous > >>> CEO of > >>> > >>> the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. > >>> > >>> However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with > >>> the > >>> > >>> notable development of the new constitution (2010). > >>> > >>> > >>> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President > >>> today > >>> > >>> cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of > golf/beer/etc. > >>> > >>> And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot > >>> just > >>> > >>> borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and > >>> different > >>> > >>> institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board > >>> (2007) > >>> > >>> in form, nature, scope and mandate. > >>> > >>> > >>> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an > >>> > >>> "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other > >>> > >>> Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an > >>> > >>> animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt > agencies. > >>> > >>> The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more > >>> > >>> rigorous approach in the legal notice. > >>> > >>> > >>> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this > >>> > >>> rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to > >>> ignore > >>> > >>> the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still > >>> get > >>> > >>> (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can > >>> create > >>> > >>> the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers > >>> in > >>> > >>> the Board. > >>> > >>> > >>> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation > >>> that > >>> > >>> may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g > >>> > >>> Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause > >>> goes > >>> > >>> against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While > >>> the > >>> > >>> suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain > >>> crippled/handicapped > >>> > >>> for years. > >>> > >>> > >>> walu. > >>> > >>> > >>> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> > >>> > >>> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > >>> > >>> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>> > >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM > >>> > >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> > >>> @ Walu, > >>> > >>> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 > >>> > >>> http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA > >>> > >>> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) > >>> > >>> > >>> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > >>> > >>> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk > >>> > >>> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> > >>> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 > >>> > >>> > >>> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. > >>> > >>> > >>> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not > >>> need > >>> > >>> to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity > >>> since > >>> > >>> I would be interested to know your inside manenos). > >>> > >>> > >>> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice > >>> > >>> > >>> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT > >>> > >>> Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives > >>> the > >>> > >>> CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some > >>> mischief > >>> > >>> at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored > >>> > >>> article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in > >>> > >>> policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your > comments? > >>> > >>> > >>> Rgds > >>> > >>> GG > >>> > >>> > >>> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 > >>> > >>> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk > >>> > >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > >>> > >>> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> > >>> > >>> Hi, > >>> > >>> > >>> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump > >>> through > >>> > >>> hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. > >>> > >>> > >>> Regards > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Robert Yawe > >>> > >>> KAY System Technologies Ltd > >>> > >>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor > >>> > >>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 > >>> > >>> Kenya > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 > >>> > >>> > >>> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> > >>> > >>> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk > >>> > >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>> > >>> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 > >>> > >>> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, > >>> > >>> Communication and Technology leadership > >>> > >>> > >>> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and > >>> > >>> Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make > >>> > >>> unilateral appointment. > >>> > >>> > >>> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the > >>> > >>> reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and > >>> > >>> Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet > >>> > >>> Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving > >>> the > >>> > >>> board. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row- > >>> simmers-over-order-on-new-icta-leadership > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> > >>> 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/robertyawe%40ya > >>> hoo.co.uk > >>> > >>> > >>> 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/jwalu%40yahoo.c > >>> om > >>> > >>> > >>> 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/judym.muli%40gm > >>> ail.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%40alyhusse > >>> in.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. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> ______________________ > >>> Mwendwa Kivuva > >>> twitter.com/lordmwesh > >>> kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> 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/jwalu%40yahoo.c > >>> om > >>> > >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder > >>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT > >>> policy and regulation. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for > >>> reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled > > growth and development. > >>> > >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable > >>> behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times > >>> and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, > >>> respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or > qualifications. > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> kictanet mailing list > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >> > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/blongwe%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. > >

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ICT Authority; Baptism without conversion
by robert yawe 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Hi Listers, It is with a heavy heart that I make this post as those involved are close friends and acquaintances but what has to be done must be done. We recently had a lot of fanfare about the birth of the ICT Authority and it was felt that they would bring a breath of fresh-air into the sector but it seems that all we have is baptism without conversion which makes it a truly PR activity whose only beneficiaries are the graphic designers who will be paid for developing a new logo and printing new stationary. I expected better from the acting CEO in association with a new CS and PS in the related ministry but it seems I expected too much too soon. The ICT Authorities first visible activity has been an advert placed in the newspapers for the installation of an obsolete server (http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/eserverp5/entry/550/) and the delivery of an over priced solution that can easily be installed on the CS's laptop not to mention that a similar application is currently operational at transport ministry. http://www.tendersunlimited.co.ke/services/public-sector/ict-services/11613… To test the currently installed system send an SMS to 22456 with the followin; 1. Check vehicle registration details: type "MVR followed by your vehicle registration number" e.g. "MVR KAP 162F" 2. Check driving license validity/details: type "DLR followed by your 6 digit driving license number" 3. Check TLB details: "TLB followed by the vehicle registration number" 4. Check vehichle inspection details: "type "INS followed by the vehicle registration number" I would have expected that the authority would use this opportunity to implement a truly radical and revolutionary solution that will not only meet the requirements of a single ministerial department, as this one is intended to do, but set the basis for a national cloud solution. Dr. Getao had at one time proposed to carry out a complete ICT audit of the government inventory as the first step to rationalise, centralise and harmonise the government activities but it seems that that remains a pipe dream as can be seen from this advert. From the tender documents it is clear that the amount to be spent is in excess of Kes.1,000,000,000/- (1 Billion) which is roughly the amount spent by Safaricom in setting up its complete cloud infrastructure that is capable of providing solution to the entire East and central African governments, banks and major corporates. It is time to stop this culture of baptisms without conversion as all we end up with are clean sinners. Regards Disclaimer: I have a vested interest in the project as a tax payer, consumer of the solution and a member of the ICT fraternity Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Help desk application
by Pwaruingi 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Am shopping for a IT help desk application/solution to support a single site with about 70 users. I am currently reading on service desk plus 8.2 and would appreciate your inputs on the same or other apps that you've had experience with. Thank you, WARUINGI

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intermediary Liability...
by Henry Maina 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

Dear Listers, Plesae find a link to ARTICLE 19 policy brief on Intermediary Liability. http://www.article19.org/resources.php/resource/37243/en/internet-intermedi… http://www.article19.org/data/files/Intermediaries_ENGLISH.pdf We welcome comments. Regards HENRY O. MAINA DIRECTOR ARTICLE 19 KENYA/EASTERN AFRICA ACS PLAZA, 2nd FLOOR, LENANA ROAD P O BOX 2653,00100 NAIROBI TEL:+254 (20) 3862230/2 FAX:+254 (20) 3862231 EMAIL: henry(a)article19.org ________________________________________

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For every KSh. 100 you spend on Safaricom, KSh. 28 is tax
by Grace Githaiga 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

http://cio.co.ke/news/main-stories/for-every-ksh.-100-you-spend-on-safarico…

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Cisco Connect Kenya 2013- REGISTER TODAY
by John Gitau 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

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Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership
by Grace Githaiga 15 Sep '13

15 Sep '13

A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make unilateral appointment. Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving the board. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-simmer…

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Shame of analogue parents in digital era
by Grace Githaiga 14 Sep '13

14 Sep '13

The availability of cheap mobile phones with internet access is exposing young people to pornographic movies and sites, a new study says.The United Nations Children’s Fund study released Friday says children are unaware of the risks. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Shame+of+analogue+parents+in+digital+era/-/105…

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Re: [kictanet] An Automated ICT Affiliate Solution...Be The First To Know.
by Njeri Rionge 13 Sep '13

13 Sep '13

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FW: What is safe anymore - cellphone guns!
by Edith Adera 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

Listers, Not sure what world I live in, but I had never before come across this information on cellphone guns! Have they reached Kenya? If so, what is being done about it? Shocked Edith =============== Brief Analysis Cell phone guns are real and law enforcement authorities and airport security staff are certainly well aware of them. However, they are by no means "very new" as suggested in the warning message. Such devices have been around for a number of years. [Description: Bookmark and Share]<http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=bluegum> Detailed analysis and references below example. Enter your email address to subscribe to the Hoax-Slayer Newsletter<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/subscription-options.shtml>: Last updated: 26th April 2010 First published: 11th February 2008 Article written by Brett M. Christensen About Brett Christensen and Hoax-Slayer<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/about.shtml> Example Subject: Fw: MUST SEE: Airport security MUST SEE - Airport security This is a must read and something very new Most of us see airport security as a pain. Some of us even feel violated. When you see the pictures below, you will understand why they want our cell phones through the x-ray machine. If you get asked to test your cell phone at the airport, this is the reason. [Description: Cell phone gun 1] Cell phone guns have arrived. And they are real. Beneath the digital phone face is a .22 caliber handgun capable of firing four rounds in rapid succession using the standard telephone keypad. European law enforcement officials are stunned by the discovery of these deadly decoys. They say phone guns are changing the rules of engagement in Europe. Only when you have one in your hand do you realize that they are heavier than a regular cell phone. Be patient if security asks to look at your cell phone or turn it on to show that it works . They have a good reason! Wake up to our NEW WORLD!! We shouldn't complain about airport security invading your privacy. [Description: Cell phone gun 2] [Description: Cell phone gun 3] (Note: Some versions of the message also arrive with the following video as an attached file) Detailed Analysis According to this warning message, .22 caliber handguns that look like cell phones have been discovered by law enforcement officials in Europe. The message contains attached images of such a device along with a graphic depicting how a cell phone gun works. An apparently authentic video clip of a cell phone gun being fired is also included with some versions of the email. Two of the images contained in the message are in fact stills taken from this video. The message notes that such guns can fire up to four rounds by pressing numbers on the cell phone keypad. Guns like the one described in the message are certainly real. However, they are not a new development as suggested in this warning message. In fact, reports of cell phone guns<http://www.theregister.co.uk/2000/11/30/guns_disguised_as_mobile_phones/> go back to at least the year 2000. The same images along with the video clip of a cell phone gun in action have been posted to numerous websites, blogs and social networks over several years The video was shown as part of a WCBSTV news report<http://wcbstv.com/topstories/Cell.Phone.Guns.2.235170.html> in May 2006. According to the accompanying article on the WCBSTV website, New York City police were warned to keep an eye out for the cell phone guns via an internal memo. Cell phone guns have several times been the subject of security alerts in the United States and elsewhere. A 2004 article<http://www.time.com/time/press_releases/article/0,8599,582296,00.html> in Time magazine notes that screening equipment at airports is normally able to detect cell phone guns and other such devices. Cell phone guns are considerably heavier than normal cell phones. A cell phone gun could certainly kill or seriously injure someone. However, a CNN report<http://edition.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/europe/11/30/mobile.gun/> about the weapons notes that they are "extremely inaccurate" and therefore effective only at very close range. Although cell phone guns are real, I could find no reports of the devices actually being used in major crimes such as attempted hijackings or terrorist activities. However, there have been several reports of cell phone guns being seized from criminals<http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2000/11/30/wmob30.xml> in Europe. The concept of disguising guns as everyday items is actually nothing new. For many years, guns and other weapons have been disguised to look like pens, calculators, cameras, canes and a number of other commonplace objects. [Description: Bookmark and Share]<http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=bluegum> References Guns disguised as mobile phones<http://www.theregister.co.uk/2000/11/30/guns_disguised_as_mobile_phones/> NYPD On The Look Out For Cell Phone Guns<http://wcbstv.com/topstories/Cell.Phone.Guns.2.235170.html> Cell-Phone Guns Security Alerts<http://www.time.com/time/press_releases/article/0,8599,582296,00.html> Bond-style mobile phone-guns seized<http://edition.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/europe/11/30/mobile.gun/> Smart crooks carry mobile phone guns<http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2000/11/30/wmob30.xml> Last updated: 26th April 2010 First published: 11th February 2008 Article written by Brett M. Christensen About Brett Christensen and Hoax-Slayer<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/about.shtml> Home<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/> Latest Information<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/latest-information.html> Current Newsletter<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/current-issue.html> Previous Newsletters<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/previous-issues.html> Email Hoaxes<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/email-hoax-archive.html> Internet Scams<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/internet-scams.html> True Emails<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/true-emails.html> Software Reviews<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/software-reviews.html> Spam Control<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/spam-control.html> Computer Security<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/computer-security.html> Internet Resources<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/internet-resources.html> Privacy<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/privacy.html> About<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/about.html> Site Map<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/hoax-slayer-site-map.html> Search<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/site-search.html> FAQ<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/faq.html> Latest Email Hoaxes - Current Internet Scams - Hoax-Slayer Newsletter<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/> (c) Brett M.Christensen, 2013 All Rights Reserved

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Fwd: INVITATION - CHINA HIGH TECH INNOVATION PRODUCTS AND TECHNIQUES EXHIBITION , 17TH SEPTEMBER 2013 AT LAICO REGENCY
by Ali Hussein 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: KEPSA CEO <ceo(a)kepsa.or.ke> Date: Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 8:54 AM Subject: INVITATION - CHINA HIGH TECH INNOVATION PRODUCTS AND TECHNIQUES EXHIBITION , 17TH SEPTEMBER 2013 AT LAICO REGENCY To: Cc: mgaitho(a)kenyachamber.or.ke Dear Valuable Members,**** **** The Government of People’s Republic of China has on-going initiatives to promote closer trade relations with the Government of Kenya as well as building partnerships with the private sector of both countries through trade fairs and exhibitions, and other business networking platforms.**** **** In this regard we wish to bring to your attention of an upcoming exhibition dubbed *"China High Tech Innovation Products and Techniques Exhibition"* to be held at the *Laico Regency on 17th September 2013 at 10.00am* and soon followed after with an *opening ceremony at 10.30am*. The event is an opportunity to further promote economic and trade development especially in the field of high-end technology between Kenya and China. The exhibition has been organized by *China Shippers’ Association and Torch Hi-Tech Industry Development Center, Ministry of Science and Technology of China* in conjunction with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI).* *** **** This is therefore to invite you to participate in this exhibition. For more information and confirmation kindly contact Michael Gaitho, email mgaitho(a)kenyachamber.or.ke or Tel: 020 2402833, 0728 855534. Confirmations will be best preferred before close of business on 14th September 2013.**** **** Best Regards,**** ** ** [image: Description: KEPSA LOGO FINAL-02]**** * * *Carole Kariuki, HSC, MBS |* Chief Executive Officer**** *Kenya Private Sector Alliance *| 5th Floor, Shelter Afrique Building, Mamlaka Rd**** P.O. Box 3556-00100 Nairobi, Kenya** Office: +254 20 2730371/2/2727936 | Fax: +254 20 2730374**** Cell: +254 720 340949 / 0735 999979 Email: ceo(a)kepsa.or.ke<http://%20ceo@kepsa.or.ke> **** www.kepsa.or.ke**** *The Voice of the Private Sector in Kenya*** ** ** [image: Description: facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kenya-Private-Sector-Alliance-KEPSA/355762534…> [image: Description: twitter(3)] <https://twitter.com/KEPSA_KENYA>****

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Fw: [OCL4Ed 13.09] Welcome to Week 2
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

On-Line Training on OER going on Jane ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: WikiEducator <noreply(a)WikiEducator.org> To: Jane Ngima Muthiga <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 12:00 AM Subject: [OCL4Ed 13.09] Welcome to Week 2 Welcome to the start of Week 2 of OCL4Ed 13.09 By now the majority of OCL4Ed participants have familiarised themselves with the social media technologies we are using for this OCL4Ed mOOC. We have posted a few tips in the course announcements section for improving your learning experience and avoiding common errors we have observed as the course progresses. For learners who are aiming to achieve certification for participation, we recommend that you consult these guidelines. If you have fallen behind, there is still time to use your Monday to brush up on the definition of OER by viewing David Wiley's video signpost introducing OER and a few OER definitions before we take a more detailed look at copyright and Creative Commons licenses later this week. If you haven't had a chance yet, please complete the Fair and reasonable practice survey (even if you are not an active participant in OCL4Ed). This forms part of an open international study on what educators think about sharing teaching materials. Please share the gift of your knowledge and experience to assist us in planning open education futures. Have a great week and we look forward to seeing you online!

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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] STATEMENT: Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology
by Barrack Otieno 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Listers, FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> Date: Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 10:58 PM Subject: [Chapter-delegates] STATEMENT: Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology To: "chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org" <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology**** ** ** The Internet Society is alarmed by continuing reports alleging systematic United States government efforts to circumvent Internet security mechanisms. The Internet Society President and CEO, Lynn St. Amour, said, “If true, these reports describe government programmes that undermine the technical foundations of the Internet and are a fundamental threat to the Internet’s economic, innovative, and social potential. Any systematic, state-level attack on Internet security and privacy is a rejection of the global, collaborative fabric that has enabled the Internet's growth to extend beyond the interests of any one country.” **** ** ** The Internet Society believes that global interoperability and openness of the Internet are pre-requisites for confidence in online interaction, they unlock the Internet as a forum for economic and social progress, and they are founded on basic assumptions of trust. We are deeply concerned that these principles are being eroded and that users' legitimate expectations of online security are being treated with contempt.**** ** ** As the institutional home of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), we believe that open and transparent processes are essential for security standardization, and result in better outcomes than any alternative approach. For example, protocols developed by the IETF are open for all to see, inspect, and verify, as are the open and inclusive processes by which they are specified. **** ** ** IETF Chairman Jari Arkko has strongly reiterated the IETF’s commitment to improving security in the Internet, and to seeking ways of improving security protocols in light of these new revelations and security threats. “The IETF has a long-standing commitment to openness and transparency in developing security protocols for the Internet, and sees this as critical to confidence in their use and implementation.” To read more, visit: http://www.ietf.org/blog/2013/09/security-and-pervasive-monitoring/.**** ** ** However, the open development of robust technical specifications is just one link in the chain. Security standards must be properly implemented and used. This is a wake-up call for technology developers and adopters alike, to reexamine what we can do to ensure that all links in the chain are equally strong. This is key to helping restore public trust and confidence in the Internet. **** ** ** The Internet has tremendous potential for economic and social good, but unless all stakeholders trust the Internet as a safe place for business, social interaction, academic enquiry, and self-expression, those economic and social benefits are put at risk. To fulfill its potential, the Internet must be underpinned by the right combination of technology, operational processes, legislation, policy, and governance. The recent reports suggest that U.S. Government programmes have systematically undermined some or all of those measures, and that is why we view the revelations with such grave concern.**** ** ** With this mind, we issue these calls to action for the global community:**** ** ** • To every citizen of the Internet: let your government representatives know that, even in matters of national security, you expect privacy, rule of law, and due process in any handling of your data. **** ** ** Security is a collective responsibility that involves multiple stakeholders. In this regard, we call on:**** ** ** •Those involved in technology research and development: use the openness of standards processes like the IETF to challenge assumptions about security specifications. **** ** ** •Those who implement the technology and standards for Internet security: uphold that responsibility in your work, and be mindful of the damage caused by loss of trust.**** ** ** •Those who develop products and services that depend on a trusted Internet: secure your own services, and be intolerant of insecurity in the infrastructure on which you depend.**** ** ** •To every Internet user: ensure you are well informed about good practice in online security, and act on that information. Take responsibility for your own security.**** ** ** At the Internet Society, we remain committed to advancing work in areas such as browser security, privacy settings, and digital footprint awareness in order to help users understand and manage their privacy and security. The citizens of the Internet deserve a global and open platform for communication built on solid foundations of security and privacy.**** _______________________________________________ As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Kenyan Tech Firms and Transparency
by Victor Kapiyo 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Dear Listers I think its a high time that Kenyan Tech Firms start releasing transparency reports like is being done by Google Yahoo! and others. It is important for the public to know among others what ISPs and mobile telcos are doing with user data, who has requested for it, who they have shared it with and why. Victor Yahoo legal action over data report 9 September 2013 6:14 PM Yahoo says the requests with which it complied applied to fewer than 0.01% of its users worldwide. Yahoo has begun legal action demanding it be allowed to disclose details of US national security agencies' requests to access the personal data of its users. The move comes a few days after Yahoo published its first transparency report, detailing the overall number of global government requests for data. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24014782

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Fwd: [ISOC] STATEMENT: Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology
by Ali Hussein 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

> From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> > Date: September 9, 2013, 11:02:16 PM GMT+03:00 > To: "isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org" <isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org> > Subject: [ISOC] STATEMENT: Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology > > Internet Society Responds to Reports of the U.S. Government’s Circumvention of Encryption Technology > The Internet Society is alarmed by continuing reports alleging systematic United States government efforts to circumvent Internet security mechanisms. The Internet Society President and CEO, Lynn St. Amour, said, “If true, these reports describe government programmes that undermine the technical foundations of the Internet and are a fundamental threat to the Internet’s economic, innovative, and social potential. Any systematic, state-level attack on Internet security and privacy is a rejection of the global, collaborative fabric that has enabled the Internet's growth to extend beyond the interests of any one country.” > > The Internet Society believes that global interoperability and openness of the Internet are pre-requisites for confidence in online interaction, they unlock the Internet as a forum for economic and social progress, and they are founded on basic assumptions of trust. We are deeply concerned that these principles are being eroded and that users' legitimate expectations of online security are being treated with contempt. > As the institutional home of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), we believe that open and transparent processes are essential for security standardization, and result in better outcomes than any alternative approach. For example, protocols developed by the IETF are open for all to see, inspect, and verify, as are the open and inclusive processes by which they are specified. > > IETF Chairman Jari Arkko has strongly reiterated the IETF’s commitment to improving security in the Internet, and to seeking ways of improving security protocols in light of these new revelations and security threats. “The IETF has a long-standing commitment to openness and transparency in developing security protocols for the Internet, and sees this as critical to confidence in their use and implementation.” To read more, visit: http://www.ietf.org/blog/2013/09/security-and-pervasive-monitoring/. > > However, the open development of robust technical specifications is just one link in the chain. Security standards must be properly implemented and used. This is a wake-up call for technology developers and adopters alike, to reexamine what we can do to ensure that all links in the chain are equally strong. This is key to helping restore public trust and confidence in the Internet. > > The Internet has tremendous potential for economic and social good, but unless all stakeholders trust the Internet as a safe place for business, social interaction, academic enquiry, and self-expression, those economic and social benefits are put at risk. To fulfill its potential, the Internet must be underpinned by the right combination of technology, operational processes, legislation, policy, and governance. The recent reports suggest that U.S. Government programmes have systematically undermined some or all of those measures, and that is why we view the revelations with such grave concern. > With this mind, we issue these calls to action for the global community: > > • To every citizen of the Internet: let your government representatives know that, even in matters of national security, you expect privacy, rule of law, and due process in any handling of your data. > > Security is a collective responsibility that involves multiple stakeholders. In this regard, we call on: > > • Those involved in technology research and development: use the openness of standards processes like the IETF to challenge assumptions about security specifications. > > • Those who implement the technology and standards for Internet security: uphold that responsibility in your work, and be mindful of the damage caused by loss of trust. > > • Those who develop products and services that depend on a trusted Internet: secure your own services, and be intolerant of insecurity in the infrastructure on which you depend. > > • To every Internet user: ensure you are well informed about good practice in online security, and act on that information. Take responsibility for your own security. > > At the Internet Society, we remain committed to advancing work in areas such as browser security, privacy settings, and digital footprint awareness in order to help users understand and manage their privacy and security. The citizens of the Internet deserve a global and open platform for communication built on solid foundations of security and privacy. > _______________________________________________ > To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, > please log into the ISOC Member Portal: > https://portal.isoc.org/ > Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad

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What NSA snoops like about the iPhone
by S.M. Muraya 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57601981-83/what-nsa-snoops-like-about-the… What NSA snoops like about the iPhone The agency can spy on Android devices and even the BlackBerry, but the iPhone is a favorite target, according to German news site Der Spiegel. <http://www.cnet.com/profile/lancewhitney/>

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Adulterated coat of arms: Kenya to host the 2nd African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF)
by Kivuva 08 Sep '13

08 Sep '13

I'm wondering where UNECA got the adulterated Kenyan coat of arms containing dragons spiting fire instead of the beautiful Lions we are used to . Wrong coat of arms: http://www.uneca.org/afigf/pages/meetings Correct coat of arms: http://www.statehousekenya.go.ke/images/gklogo.gif Source of misinformation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Coat_of_arms_of_Kenya.svg Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh

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Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership
by Walubengo J 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

@Kivuva, Am not advocating...am being realistic. I think every executive arm of government deserves to chose its "key" players -as long as they do so within acceptable standards and the sucessful candidate meets the minimum qualifications. The public advert will allow us to confirm the qualifications and provide assurance that the succesfull candidate at least went to school. Beyond that, the rest at this high level is really political and if you ask me it happens in all governments globally. That is why you and I are not CS and PS respectively - even though we both went to school. And its all fine because we were all invited to apply :-) walu. ------------------------------ On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 3:10 PM AST (Arabian) Kivuva wrote: >Mr. Walubengo, in broad daylight you are advocating we do a kangaroo >shortlisting, interview, and appointment. :) > >Why would anybody want to participate in the process with the end result >already known? > >______________________ >Mwendwa Kivuva >twitter.com/lordmwesh >google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh > > >On 6 September 2013 09:12, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> ------------------------------ >> **Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote, >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in court >> but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of the law. >> ~~~~~~~ >> The unilateral appointment would indeed be "legal" as it is enshrined in >> the Legal notice. However, the clever lawyers would not be challenging the >> appointment (since it would be legal), but they would be challenging >> whether it is constitutional to "legalize" such an action of appointing >> without inviting other Kenyans to apply...(discrimination) >> >> Remember that the constitution is the supreme law and any other law(Act, >> Legal Notice, Regulation, etc) that is contradictory to it is null and >> void. Am not a lawyer but I think that is where the court battle would be >> about. In the likely event that the courts find that the legal notice is >> in violation of the constitution, then by extension the appointment becomes >> null and void. >> >> Problem is that this would take time and meanwhile whoever is appointed is >> likely to have his/her hands tied up and cannot transact ICT Authority >> business. Thats why I said, why bother with the risks? Just advertise the >> job, go through the motions and safely arrive at the same destination. >> >> We did this successfully for our Cabinet Sec and PS, I still dont >> understand why it should become difficult for a CEO :-) >> >> walu. >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >> >> *To:* jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> *Cc:* "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Friday, September 6, 2013 6:27 AM >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> @Kivuva >> >> You are quite right. >> >> @Walu, I believe the correct phrase is '*The end justifies the means'. :)* >> >> @John, that's just it...it's not illegal..it may be challenged in court >> but it seems that the executive is acting within the confines of the law. >> >> Ali Hussein >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: >> >> Because we know who is being targeted for this position, and we know >> his attributes and leadership qualities, and we acknowledge this is >> just a onetime appointment, why don't we discuss the merits and >> de-merits of Dr. Victor Kyalo? >> >> I feel there is something members want to say but are being held back >> by diplomacy. >> >> Lets remember as it has been stated here previously, anybody holding >> this public office will still have to pass the test of LEADERSHIP and >> INTEGRITY as envisioned in the constitution >> >> On 05/09/2013, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >> Listers >> >> >> Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and institutional >> >> memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. >> >> >> In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. >> He >> >> has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political savvy ness >> >> to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. >> >> >> The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. >> >> >> I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> Ali Hussein >> >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Listers, >> >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and forge a >> >> united front. >> >> >> Judy >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >> Thanks Walu. >> >> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary >> >> litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already posted >> >> the article on its site and you never know if it is considering following >> >> up on the matter. >> >> >> http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidential-exe… >> >> . >> >> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the >> >> "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be >> >> determined by the courts. >> >> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next >> >> week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >> >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> @GG >> >> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous CEO of >> >> the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. >> >> However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with the >> >> notable development of the new constitution (2010). >> >> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President today >> >> cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. >> >> And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot just >> >> borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and different >> >> institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board (2007) >> >> in form, nature, scope and mandate. >> >> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an >> >> "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other >> >> Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an >> >> animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. >> >> The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more >> >> rigorous approach in the legal notice. >> >> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this >> >> rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to ignore >> >> the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still get >> >> (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can create >> >> the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers in >> >> the Board. >> >> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation that >> >> may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g >> >> Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause goes >> >> against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While the >> >> suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain crippled/handicapped >> >> for years. >> >> >> walu. >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> @ Walu, >> >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 >> >> http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA >> >> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >> >> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >> >> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >> >> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not need >> >> to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity since >> >> I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >> >> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >> >> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT >> >> Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives the >> >> CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some mischief >> >> at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored >> >> article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in >> >> policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >> >> >> Rgds >> >> GG >> >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >> >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> >> Hi, >> >> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump through >> >> hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> >> Kenya >> >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >> >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, >> >> Communication and Technology leadership >> >> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and >> >> Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make >> >> unilateral appointment. >> >> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the >> >> reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and >> >> Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet >> >> Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving the >> >> board. >> >> >> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-simmer… >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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/robertyawe%40yahoo.co… >> >> >> 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/jwalu%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. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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/judym.muli%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. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/jwalu%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. 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Fw: [ISOC_KE] Fwd: [Internet Policy] US State Dept Contributes to IGF
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Good News for IGF Jane ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Seth Johnson <seth.p.johnson(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 2:11 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] US State Dept Contributes to IGF To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> $350,000 to IGF. United States Expands Support for Multistakeholder Internet Governance > http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/09/213799.htm Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 4, 2013 ______________________________ __ As part of the United States efforts to ensure a continued open, interoperable, and secure Internet through global, multistakeholder participation, the State Department’s Bureau of International Organization Affairs is providing $350,000 as a one-time contribution for the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from its 2012 International Organizations and Programs (IO&P) budget. This funding goes to the trust fund for the IGF Secretariat based in Geneva for its operational expenses. The IGF was established by the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) as a global forum for a multistakeholder dialogue on public policy issues related to Internet governance. It is an extra-budgetary project and is funded solely by voluntary contributions, including those from other countries, industry, and other stakeholders. This is the first time the United States is providing this funding as part of an interagency effort to support the IGF and its contributions to multistakeholder Internet governance. For press inquiries, contact Megan Mattson at 202-647-6393 or MattsonMM2(a)state.gov. _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ _______________________________________________ isoc mailing list isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc

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Apply now for the Southern African Young Scientists Summer Program
by Muthoni Masinde 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Are you a Doctoral Student? FYI Applications are due on 16 September 2013. Southern African Young Scientists Summer Program 2013-14 The Southern African Young Scientists Summer Program (SA-YSSP) offers doctoral candidates the opportunity to develop research skills in systems analysis and its application to policy and management. The program takes place in South Africa from 24 November 2013 to 22 February 2014. Apply by 16 September 2013. The SA-YSSP is a three-month program held during the Southern Hemisphere summer, November to February. Modeled on IIASA¹s Young Scientists Summer Program<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/yssp/About-the-Program.en. html> (YSSP), the SA-YSSP is now in its second year. It makes IIASA¹s unique research and training opportunities more accessible to young scientists focused on systems approaches to issues facing developing countries, and connects researchers in Southern Africa with IIASA experts and the IIASA global research network. The program is open to advanced PhD students studying in South Africa, a Southern African Development Community (SADC)<http://www.sadc.int/about-sadc/overview/> nation, or one of IIASA¹s 20 National Member Organization (NMO)<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/about/nationalmembers/National-Member- Organizations.en.html> countries, whose research is compatible with the 19 research themes<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/sa-yssp/themes> defined by the supervisory teams in the general areas of Risk & Governance, Energy & Climate Systems, Ecosystems & Water, and Population, Health & Aging. Funding for travel and living expenses is available. Program Details<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/sayssp/About-the-Program.e n.html> Research Themes<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/sa-yssp/themes> Apply Now<http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=207> ³Participating in the SA-YSSP was one of the best experiences of my life. I had the opportunity to work with multiple supervisors and expand my network, focus on research concerning pressing issues, make lifelong friends from all over the world, and experience South Africa¹s rich culture.² Valentina Prado Lopez (SA-YSSP 201213) International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/> | South African Department of Science and Technology<http://www.dst.gov.za/> National Research Foundation<http://www.nrf.ac.za> | University of the Free State<http://www.ufs.ac.za/sa-yssp> The South African National Research Foundation (NRF) has partnered with IIASA to offer a second year of a pioneering doctoral-level research program modeled on IIASA¹s successful Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP). The Southern African Young Scientists Summer Program (SA-YSSP) is currently accepting applications from doctoral students from IIASA¹s twenty National Member Organization (NMO) countries<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/about/nationalmembers/Full-List-of -Members.en.html>, Southern African Development Community member states<http://www.sadc.int/member-states>, and South Africa, to spend three months (from 24 November 2013 until 22 February 2014) at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa<http://www.ufs.ac.za>, working with mentors from South Africa and IIASA on a research project related to their thesis work. Applications are due on 16 September 2013. Researchers from IIASA and South Africa will work in teams to supervise one or more SA-YSSP participants. These supervisory teams have jointly defined 19 research themes<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/sayssp/themes/2013-14-SA-YS SP-themes-supervisors.en.html> that will serve as the basis for the participants¹ work. These themes fall into 4 interdisciplinary clusters: Risk & Governance, Energy & Climate Systems, Ecosystems & Water, and Population, Health & Aging. Funding to cover travel to Bloemfontein and living expenses while there is available for successful applicants. Details of the program and the research projects are available at the IIASA website<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/sayssp/About-the-Program.e n.html>. More information about the venue is posted at the UFS website<http://conferences.ufs.ac.za/default.aspx?DCode=720>. The application form and procedures can be downloaded from the NRF website<http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=207>. Please circulate this information widely to doctoral departments in IIASA member countries and SADC member countries, and forward it to appropriate candidates, collaborators, and mailing lists. Many thanks for your help. Please let us know if you have any questions. Sincerely yours, Maggie Goud Collins Ulf Dieckmann Joanne Bayer IIASA Secretary Co-Chair, CBAT YSSP Dean & Co-Chair, CBAT IIASA¹s Capacity Building and Academic Training Team (CBAT) Key links: SA-YSSP information on the IIASA website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/sayssp/About-the-Program.en.html SA-YSSP information on the UFS website: http://conferences.ufs.ac.za/default.aspx?DCode=720 Call for applications on the NRF website: http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=207 ------------- The SA-YSSP program application deadline has been extended, we strongly encourage doctoral students to apply To get a sense of the research experience, they might check out the IIASA blog entry recently posted by Valentina Prado describing her SA-YSSP experience. It can be found at http://blog.iiasa.ac.at/2013/08/29/the-southern-african-yssp-my-experience/ Links to more information, including applications, can be found below. We encourage applicants to contact the supervisors for projects in which they're interested, in order to better prepare the required project descriptions. Contact information, and project guidance, can be found at http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/sa-yssp/2013-14-SA-YSSP-themes-sup ervisors.en.html

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Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership
by Walubengo J 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

@Ali, Totally agree...and am sure very few people can doubt the experience and the capability of the Ag. CEO to lead the new Authority. But I can assure you there are people who are equally against the Ag. CEO and are waiting for a blunder to be made and then make a move. So why not do this appointment the right /less contentious way and avoid the risks? @GG - yep something to pen about in due course. walu. ------------------------------ On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 5:12 PM AST (Arabian) Ali Hussein wrote: >Listers > >Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and institutional memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. > >In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. He has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political savvy ness to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. > >The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. > >I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. > >Regards > >Ali Hussein >CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > >+254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > >"The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > >Sent from my iPad > >On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Listers, >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and forge a united front. >> >> Judy >> >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> Thanks Walu. >> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already posted the article on its site and you never know if it is considering following up on the matter. http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidential-exe… . >> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be determined by the courts. >> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> @GG >> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous CEO of the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with the notable development of the new constitution (2010). >> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President today cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot just borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and different institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board (2007) in form, nature, scope and mandate. >> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more rigorous approach in the legal notice. >> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to ignore the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still get (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can create the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers in the Board. >> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation that may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause goes against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While the suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain crippled/handicapped for years. >> >> walu. >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> >> @ Walu, >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not need to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity since I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives the CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some mischief at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> Hi, >> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump through hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >> >> Regards >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make unilateral appointment. >> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving the board. >> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-simmer… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/robertyawe%40yahoo.co… >> >> 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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Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership
by Walubengo J 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

@Ali, Totally agree...and am sure very few people can doubt the experience and the capability of the Ag. CEO to lead the new Authority. But I can assure you there are people who are equally against the Ag. CEO and are waiting for a blunder to be made and then make a move. So why not do this appointment the right /less contentious way and avoid the risks? @GG - yep something to pen about in due course. walu. ------------------------------ On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 5:12 PM AST (Arabian) Ali Hussein wrote: >Listers > >Sometimes expediency requires that there is continuity and institutional memory carry over to allow for a smooth transition. > >In this particular case the Ag.CEO provides an excellent reason for this. He has the expertise, experience, qualifications and the political savvy ness to navigate this new monster called the ICTA. > >The CS may need to look at constituting a new board though. > >I say let the new team move with expediency and judge it by the results. > >Regards > >Ali Hussein >CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > >+254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > >"The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > >Sent from my iPad > >On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Listers, >> What happened to the hookup, to discuss some of these issues and forge a united front. >> >> Judy >> >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> Thanks Walu. >> >> Great analysis. You are right about the need to avoid unnecessary litigation (read unnecessary negative publicity). Cofek already posted the article on its site and you never know if it is considering following up on the matter. http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/253-tired-talk-of-presidential-exe… . >> >> I agree with you on the need to advertise this job and still get the "right man/woman" for it. The CS should not allow the matter to be determined by the courts. >> >> May I suggest that you consider this topic for your Nation Blog next week? This 2010 Constitution. Argh! >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 03:12:47 -0700 >> From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> @GG >> >> I see the comparison - and specifically the fact that the previous CEO of the ICT Board was expected to be unilaterally selected by the Minister. However, that was then(2006/7). Fast-forward to today (2013) - with the notable development of the new constitution (2010). >> >> This thing (Constitution 2010) changed so much - even the President today cannot do stuff his predecessors used to do over a game of golf/beer/etc. And so it would be the case for the Kenya ICT Authority - one cannot just borrow a previous clause and paste it into a new, bigger and different institution. ICT Authority (2013) is miles apart from ICT board (2007) in form, nature, scope and mandate. >> >> For example, ICT Board(2007) was an institution with an "administratively" limited ministerial scope -that is why other Ministries could afford to ignore them. Today the ICT Authority is an animal with sweeping powers that cut across Ministries and govt agencies. The CEO appointment therefore requires and is indeed given a more rigorous approach in the legal notice. >> >> What raised the storm is why the need to exempt the 1st CEO from this rigorous approach? My unsolicited advise would be for the CS to ignore the clause, advertise the job (open it up for everyone) - and still get (his?) the right man/woman for the job. After all, he has or can create the required "magnanimity" (opposite of Tyranny :-) of the numbers in the Board. >> >> The other route is vulnerable to too much and unnecessary litigation that may cripple the ICT Authority for years before it gets started. E.g Someone can file a suit to determine whether the contentious clause goes against the constitutional provision for non-discrimination. While the suit is being determined ICT Authority will remain crippled/handicapped for years. >> >> walu. >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:41 PM >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> >> @ Walu, >> For comparison purposes, see legal notice legal Notice 26 of 2007 http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php?id=568 (STATE CORPORATION KENYA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD 2007) >> >> From: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:13:46 +0000 >> >> Thanks Loise for sharing the legal notice. >> >> @ Yawe you are right. That is the nature of the notice. You do not need to be subjected to public scrutiny:) (On a light note, it is a pity since I would be interested to know your inside manenos). >> >> @ Brian, Walu, and Alice >> >> I have just skimmed through the notice and in matters of the ICT Authority appointments (both board and first CEO) it actually gives the CS carte blanche. There may not be a row after all! Maybe some mischief at the drafting process of the notice which ensured that it ignored article 10 of the constitution which lays emphasis on consulting in policy making processes. @ Kapiyo, @ Grace Bomu, what are your comments? >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:58:31 +0100 >> From: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> Hi, >> >> There goes my opportunity to be appointed without having to jump through hoops that require me to answer questions from my questionable past. >> >> Regards >> >> >> Robert Yawe >> KAY System Technologies Ltd >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 >> Kenya >> >> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 >> >> From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Monday, 2 September 2013, 15:02 >> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership >> >> A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make unilateral appointment. >> >> Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving the board. >> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-simmer… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/robertyawe%40yahoo.co… >> >> 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/jwalu%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. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/judym.muli%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.

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Africa discusses peering and interconnection issues
by Rebecca Wanjiku 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

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Young Lad looking for an Accounting Opening - Please assist or Spread the word
by Yusuf Tajbhai 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 12:40 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva (Amos Ochieng) > 2. Re: Africa IT Jobs Outsourced to China ? Africa > (Matunda Nyanchama) > 3. Re: Africa IT Jobs Outsourced to China ? Africa (Ali Hussein) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 12:09:40 +0300 > From: Amos Ochieng <amos(a)kcomnet.org> > To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva > Message-ID: > <CAOzse1aGTGoa6TEQqXdcoh5vAcykjEZY= > KAT074oUC1o_aaDhg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > A toast to Lordmwesh! Wishing you all the best. > > > On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > wrote: > > > Thank you all for the kind messages. I'm deeply humbled. > > > > ______________________ > > Mwendwa Kivuva > > twitter.com/lordmwesh > > google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh > > > > > > On 4 September 2013 14:27, Poncelet Ileleji <pileleji(a)ymca.gm> wrote: > > > >> Congrats Kivuva Mwendwa best wishes > >> > >> Poncelet > >> > >> > >> On 4 September 2013 04:24, meshack emakunat <memakunat(a)yahoo.com> > wrote: > >> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Congratulation Kivuva Mwendwa > >>> > >>> ------------------------------ > >>> On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 8:52 AM PDT Warigia Bowman wrote: > >>> > >>> >Hongera Sana!!! > >>> > > >>> > > >>> >On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 10:46 AM, Grace Githaiga < > ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > >>> >wrote: > >>> > > >>> >> Congratulations to Mwendwa Kivuva has been selected as an Internet > >>> >> Society (ISOC) Ambassador for 2013! > >>> >> > >>> >> Mwendwa will participate at the global Internet Governance Forum > (IGF) > >>> >> in Indonesia in October. > >>> >> > >>> >> Congrats @lordmwesh! > >>> >> > >>> >> More information here: > >>> >> > >>> > http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programm… > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> _______________________________________________ > >>> >> 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/warigia%40gmail.com > >>> >> > >>> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder > >>> platform > >>> >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy > and > >>> >> regulation. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > >>> > >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, > >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, > do > >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Poncelet O. Ileleji MBCS > >> Coordinator > >> The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio > >> MDI Road Kanifing South > >> P. O. 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Re: [kictanet] Africa IT Jobs Outsourced to China ? Africa
by Matunda Nyanchama 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

On this subject, we really need laws that would guarantee capacity building, e.g. you can require that at least 40% local participation in every aspect of a contract where the principal winner is a foreign company. In the case of infrastructure projects, this will entail that level of participation right from conception, feasibility, financing, design, implementation, ... Kwani how else are we supposed to build capabilities? Regards. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; http://www.aganoconsulting.com/; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Re: [kictanet] Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva
by meshack emakunat 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Congratulation Kivuva Mwendwa ------------------------------ On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 8:52 AM PDT Warigia Bowman wrote: >Hongera Sana!!! > > >On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 10:46 AM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com>wrote: > >> Congratulations to Mwendwa Kivuva has been selected as an Internet >> Society (ISOC) Ambassador for 2013! >> >> Mwendwa will participate at the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) >> in Indonesia in October. >> >> Congrats @lordmwesh! >> >> More information here: >> http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programm… >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/warigia%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. >> > > > >-- >Dr. Warigia Bowman >Assistant Professor >Clinton School of Public Service >University of Arkansas >wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >------------------------------------------------- >View my research on my SSRN Author page: >http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >--------------------------------------------------

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Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva
by Gideon 04 Sep '13

04 Sep '13

Hongera Bwana Lord Mwesh. On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 6:59 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum Participation > (Rebecca Wanjiku) > 2. Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva (Grace Githaiga) > 3. Re: Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva (Warigia Bowman) > 4. Re: Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva (Liz Orembo) > 5. Re: Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva > (Network of non- formal Educational institutions) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 04:43:04 -0700 (PDT) > From: Rebecca Wanjiku <rebeccawanjiku(a)yahoo.com> > To: Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum > Participation > Message-ID: > <1378208584.28654.YahooMailNeo(a)web162704.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear All, > > The AfPIF-2013 event starts tomorrow 3rd - 5th September at the Sheraton > Casablanca from 09:00 ?(08:00 UTC/GMT) to 17:30 (16:30 UTC/GMT). > > The theme for this years event is ???Policy Implementation and the > Regional Content Factor?? . > > > The agenda is available online at:? > http://www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2013/sessions?(click on the blue > links to see details on the panelist) > > Remote participation is available as follows; > > Day 1 - ?3rd Sept: The Peering Coordinators Day > https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day1 > > Day 2 ?- 4th Sept: Formal Opening, Keynote Speech on Policy and Panel > Discussions > https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day2 > > Day 3 ?- 5th Sept: Keynote Speech on Content and Panel Discussions > https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day3 > > Posting Questions: > [Option 1]: ?Questions can be posted below the live video stream session. > [Option 2]: Using twitter hashtag #afpif2013 > > More information on AfPIF-2013 is available at? > http://www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2013/ > > Regards, > > Michuki > ? > wanjiku.co.ke >

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Registration open for Bali IGF
by Grace Githaiga 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Hello everyone, Registration for Bali IGF is now open. http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-2013-registration

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Congratulations Mwendwa Kivuva
by Grace Githaiga 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Congratulations to Mwendwa Kivuva has been selected as an Internet Society (ISOC) Ambassador for 2013! Mwendwa will participate at the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Indonesia in October. Congrats @lordmwesh! More information here: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programm…

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Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum Participation
by Rebecca Wanjiku 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Dear All, The AfPIF-2013 event starts tomorrow 3rd - 5th September at the Sheraton Casablanca from 09:00 (08:00 UTC/GMT) to 17:30 (16:30 UTC/GMT). The theme for this years event is â€œPolicy Implementation and the Regional Content Factorâ€ . The agenda is available online at: http://www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2013/sessions (click on the blue links to see details on the panelist) Remote participation is available as follows; Day 1 - 3rd Sept: The Peering Coordinators Day https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day1 Day 2 - 4th Sept: Formal Opening, Keynote Speech on Policy and Panel Discussions https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day2 Day 3 - 5th Sept: Keynote Speech on Content and Panel Discussions https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif-day3 Posting Questions: [Option 1]: Questions can be posted below the live video stream session. [Option 2]: Using twitter hashtag #afpif2013 More information on AfPIF-2013 is available at http://www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2013/ Regards, Michuki wanjiku.co.ke

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Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s devices & services business
by Dorcas Muthoni 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2013/Sep13/09-02AnnouncementPR.as… Will they turn around? -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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Fw: ICT Authority Legal Notice
by Lois Bosire 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Hello, Find attached legal notice. Lois Bosire MoICT

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Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership
by Edwin Onchari 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

How sad! Here comes another 3 years of empty talk, inefficiency and incompetence Kind regards, Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 10:17 AM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 76, Issue 2 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Grace Githaiga) 2. Bright Kenya students prefer telecom engineering to medicine (Grace Githaiga) 3. Re: [ISOC_KE] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Brian Munyao Longwe) 4. Re: [ISOC_KE] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Alice Munyua) 5. Re: [ISOC_KE] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership (Walubengo J) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 12:02:22 +0000 From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> To: "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership Message-ID: <DUB111-W8401BCEDE4D03552375F7DB4300(a)phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make unilateral appointment. Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving the board. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-simmers -over-order-on-new-icta-leadership

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Bright Kenya students prefer telecom engineering to medicine
by Grace Githaiga 02 Sep '13

02 Sep '13

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092578&story_title=Kenya-brig…

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] New gTLD Dotless Domain Names Prohibited
by Barrack Otieno 02 Sep '13

02 Sep '13

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 1:42 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] New gTLD Dotless Domain Names Prohibited To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30aug13-en.htm**** New gTLD Dotless Domain Names Prohibited**** 30 August 2013**** At its meeting on 13 August 2013, the ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) adopted a resolution<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-new-gtld-13aug13…>affirming that "dotless domain names" are prohibited. Dotless domain names are those that consist of a single label (e.g., http://*example*<http://example>, or mail@*example)*. Dotless names would require the inclusion of, for example, an A, AAAA, or MX, record in the apex of a TLD zone in the DNS (i.e., the record relates to the TLD-string itself).**** In addition to public comments on dotless domain names, the NGPC considered the security and stability risks associated with dotless domain names highlighted in the following papers:**** - On 23 February 2012, the ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) published SAC 053: SSAC Report on Dotless Domains<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/ssac/documents/sac-053-en.pdf> [PDF, 183 KB]. In this report, the SSAC stated that dotless domains would not be universally reachable and recommended strongly against their use. As a result, the SSAC recommended that the use of DNS resource records such as A, AAAA, and MX in the apex of a Top-Level Domain (TLD) should be contractually prohibited where appropriate, and strongly discouraged in all cases.**** - On 10 July 2013 the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) released a statement on dotless domain names<http://www.iab.org/documents/correspondence-reports-documents/2013-2/iab-st…>, recommending against the use of dotless domain names for TLDs.**** - On 29 July 2013 Carve Systems delivered a report on dotless domain names, which was commissioned by ICANN. Consistent with the SSAC report, Carve's report on dotless domain names<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/ssac/documents/dotless-domain-study-29jul13-…>[PDF, 1.02 MB] identifies security and stability issues. **** When adopting its resolution, the NGPC considered the security and stability risks identified in these papers, as well as the impracticality of mitigating these risks. Based on the NGPC resolution, ICANN does not plan to pursue any additional studies on the subject.**** ** ** Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat *gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org* *http://gnso.icann.org***** ** ** _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Will Facebook get any less controversial?
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 31 Aug '13

31 Aug '13

Now they plan to put users in a face recognition database? SAN FRANCISCO—Your Facebook profile photo could be going into a massive facial-recognition database. Facebook Inc. is considering incorporating most of its 1 billion-plus members’ profile photos into its growing facial-recognition database, expanding the scope of the social network’s controversial technology. The possible move, which Facebook revealed in an update to its data use policy on Thursday, is intended to improve the performance of its “Tag Suggest <http://allfacebook.com/how-to-disable-tag-suggest_b109975>” feature. The feature uses facial-recognition technology to speed up the process of labeling or “tagging” friends and acquaintances who appear in photos posted on the network. Full story here: http://www.thestar.com/business/2013/08/30/your_facebook_profile_picture_ma… -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu

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Fwd: [i-network] Fwd: {UAH} Facebook: Uganda requests for user account information - National - monitor.co.ug
by Barrack Otieno 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

Interesting read, we discussed similar issues at the Kenya IGF. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dumba Nicholas <nicholas.dkatumba(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 10:50 AM Subject: [i-network] Fwd: {UAH} Facebook: Uganda requests for user account information - National - monitor.co.ug To: I-Network Uganda <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Just in case you might be interested. http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Facebook++Uganda+requests+for+user+a… Facebook: Uganda requests for user account information - National Facebook has revealed that the government of Uganda is among the 74 countries that requested for user account information of some of its citizens on social media platform in the first six months of 2013. The requests are made under the dockets of national security and criminal investigations by governments. In its first release of the Global Government Requests Report, Facebook’s general Counsel, Mr Colin Stretch noted that the release of the report is aimed at helping the on-going global debate about proper standards for governments around the world to access user information. The list put out by Facebook shows Uganda was among the five African governments that requested for user information to conduct official investigations. However, Facebook declined to disclose the data of the users that government had requested for. Five African countries made the list with South Africa leading at 14 requests. Egypt has 8, Ivory Coast 4, Botswana 3, while Uganda had one request. Facebook has a stringent legal process for governments to access user data which involves detailed information of a legal basis and factual evidence for each request. The report comes just months after Security Minister Muruli Mukasa revealed that government was in the final stages of setting up a social media monitoring unit to follow social media discussions and weed out people damaging the reputation of government and its officials. But Mr Ofwono Opondo, the director of the government Media Centre, the information was requested to facilitate the Uganda Police investigate cybercrime. “The intersection warrant in the Communications Act 2010, gives Police through government, powers to apply for information from any organisation including international communication agencies such as Facebook to aid it in investigating crimes such as money laundering and threats,” Mr Opondo said. Other countries mentioned by the release were United States that topped the list of countries requesting for over 12,000 Facebook user accounts information. Facebook: Uganda requests for user account information - National - monitor.co.ug http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Facebook++Uganda+requests+for+user+a… -- Regards, ____________________________________________________________________________ *Nicholas Ddumba Katumba** P.O. Box 22249, Kampala - Uganda; Tel: +256 712 212109, +256 756 212109, +256 776 210975 Facebook: Nicholas Ddumba Katumba; Skype: nick-d-k; LinkedIn: Nicholas Ddumba Katumba Blog: http://ddumba.wordpress.com; Twitter: NDKatumba*; *Google+:* *Nicolas Dumba Katumba* Read the mailing list rules - http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189… Visit the I-Network website - www.i-network.or.ug Follow I-Network on Twitter: http://twitter.com/inetwork The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit [web site]( http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/ ) Click [here]( mailto:leave.i-network@dgroups.org ) to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message. You are receiving this message because you are a member of the community I-Network Uganda <https://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network>. A reply to this message will be sent to all members of I-Network Uganda. Reply to sender <nicholas.dkatumba(a)gmail.com> | Unsubscribe<leave.i-network(a)dgroups.org> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Kenya News Agency is on Facebook
by Esther Wanjau 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

Dear All, Please like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kenya-News-Agency-KNA/498941930192005 and receive latest news. The Kenya News Agency (KNA) facebook page aims at providing the public with news and timely important information. The news agency is under the Directorate of Information, in the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT). With reporters spread in all corners of the country, KNA has the capacity to transmit news and feature stories to her subscribers. Esther Wanjau Directorate of Information Ministry of Information, Communications & Technology email: ewanjau(a)kenyanewsagency.go.ke

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★ Kictanet, Jane Muriuki left a message for you
by Badoo 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

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Fwd: ATU Spam Seminar
by Barrack Otieno 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

Listers, The Internet society and African Telecommunications Union are organising a workshop at the Hilton Hotel on 9th September 2013 that is aimed at combating spam. Below please find a short description of the workshop and flyers containing information about the workshop: *This seminar on combating spam will offer government representatives, policy makers and developing country participants an opportunity to engage with technical experts, industry associations and government agencies that are actively working to mitigate spam today. The seminar will provide an opportunity to have an open discussion on the on the tools to use, government requirements and the best practices to adopt for network management associated with combating the proliferation of spam, malware, botnets and phishing based upon experiences and approaches that are being used today. * * * *Objective: * - *Actionable Outcomes – to provide meaningful technical and policy information on best practices and next steps to meet the ATU Spam Action Items from July 2013* - *Multistakeholder Process – to bring together Internet technical experts, industry associations and policy makers to create a sustainable model for engagement and problem solving for combating spam in all its forms within Africa and as part of the global community.* Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Important Update Regarding your Access to the NYTimes.com Web Site
by Ali Hussein 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

Listers Malicious attack worldwide continue unabated. The New York Times was attacked a few days ago as evidenced in the email below. > > > > > > Dear New York Times Reader, > > As you may be aware, on Tuesday, access to our Web site was impacted by a malicious attack at our domain name registrar. > > This resulted in many users being redirected to a bad domain address instead of NYTimes.com. > > We resolved the issue by early Tuesday evening but there have been some lingering problems due to some Internet Service Providers not yet updating our Domain Name System records. > > We fully expect that all access will be restored by the end of the day today and we deeply regret any inconvenience this may have caused. > > Sincerely, > > The New York Times > > > > > This is a service message. You received this e-mail because you are a reader of The New York Times. > > To ensure delivery of e-mails from The New York Times, please add nytimes(a)email.newyorktimes.com to your > address book. > > Privacy Policy | Contact Us > > © 2013 The New York Times Company | P.O. Box 8041, Davenport, IA 52808-8041 >

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Re: [kictanet] CCK Denies being involved in Telkom Kenya/France
by Dennis Kioko 29 Aug '13

29 Aug '13

Telecom saga MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="===============1942899757==" --===============1942899757== Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=e89a8ff25178edaeec04e50f2353 --e89a8ff25178edaeec04e50f2353 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I feel it's time Orange ate the humble pie. This wars with government are just distracting the company and they now also look like the company is fighting with patriotism by extension. Wouldn't it be more easier to sweet talk GoK for tax and other incentives rather than arm twist it? Sent from my Windows Phone From: Ali Hussein Sent: =E2=80=8E29/=E2=80=8E08/=E2=80=8E2013 08:12 To: Dennis Kioko Mbuvi Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] CCK Denies being involved in Telkom Kenya/France Telecom saga Listers In an interesting twist CCK has issued a warning and threat of punitive action against Telkom Kenya/France Telecom in what it calls 'unprocedural' transfer of shares. In light of this I think CCK is stepping up and doing the right thing. Lets go one step further:- The Government should face up to the fact that this was a failed experiment and put in place mechanisms to return the 'crown jewel' back to the Kenyan People. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/Telkom+Kenya+faces+penalties+for+cost= ly+share+deal/-/1006/1972054/-/n17yku/-/index.html * * *Ali Hussein* *CEO, 3mice interactive media ltd* *Partner, Telemedia Africa Ltd * Tel: +254713601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim<http://ke.linkedin.com/in/al= ihkassim> Blog: www.alyhussein.com 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. --e89a8ff25178edaeec04e50f2353 Content-Type: text/html; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <HTML><HEAD> <META content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8" http-equiv=3DContent-Type></HE= AD> <BODY> <DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri,sans-serif">I feel it's= time Orange ate the humble pie. This wars with government are just distrac= ting the company and they now also look like the company is fighting with p= atriotism by extension. Wouldn't it be more easier to sweet talk Go= K for tax and other incentives rather than arm twist it? Sent from = my Windows Phone</DIV></DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr> <HR> From: <A href=3D"mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke">Ali Hussein</A> = Sent: =E2=80=8E29/=E2=80=8E08/=E2=80=8E2013 08:12 = To: <A href=3D"mailto:dmbuvi@gmail.com">Dennis Kioko Mbuvi</A> <SPAN= style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri,sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: bo= ld">Cc: <A href=3D"mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke">KICTAnet ICT Policy D= iscussions</A> Subject: [kictanet] CCK Denies being involve= d in Telkom Kenya/France Telecom saga </DIV></BODY></HTML><di= v dir=3D"ltr"><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-family:georgia,ser= if">Listers In an interesting twist CCK has issued a warning and thr= eat of punitive action against Telkom Kenya/France Telecom in what it calls= 'unprocedural' transfer of shares. </div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-family:georgia,serif">= In light of this I think CCK is stepping up and doing the right thing. Lets= go one step further:- </div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"f= ont-family:georgia,serif"> The Government should face up to the fact that this was a failed experiment= and put in place mechanisms to return the 'crown jewel' back to th= e Kenyan People. </div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-fa= mily:georgia,serif"> <a href=3D"http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/Telkom+Kenya+faces+pen= alties+for+costly+share+deal/-/1006/1972054/-/n17yku/-/index.html">http://w= ww.nation.co.ke/business/news/Telkom+Kenya+faces+penalties+for+costly+share= +deal/-/1006/1972054/-/n17yku/-/index.html</a> </div><div> </b= >Ali Hussein= CEO, 3mice interactive media ltd Partner, Telemedia Africa Ltd = =C2=A0Tel: +254713601113 </fon= t> Twitter: @AliHKassim<= font> Skype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: <a href=3D"http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim" targe= t=3D"_blank">http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim</a><a href=3D"http= ://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim" target=3D"_blank"></a> Blog: <a href=3D"= http://www.alyhussein.com" target=3D"_blank">www.alyhussein.com</a> = Any information of a personal nature expressed in this= email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official position= s of the organizations that I work with. </div> </div> --e89a8ff25178edaeec04e50f2353-- --===============1942899757== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline _______________________________________________ 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/dmbuvi%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. --===============1942899757==--

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JKUAT COMMISSIONS TELCO LABORATORY
by Ali Hussein 29 Aug '13

29 Aug '13

Listers This is the kind of news that warms my heart. http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/2013/08/jkuat-commissions-ksh-80-million-telco-labor… The partnerships between For Profit and Institutions of higher learning can only improve our lot. This is definitely a move in the right direction. Kudos to JKUAT and Safaricom for this initiative. Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: [i-network] Call to East African hubs/labs to get involved in the Agri-Hack Championship
by Barrack Otieno 29 Aug '13

29 Aug '13

Apologies for cross posting. May be usefull to colleagues. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dorothy Okello <info(a)wougnet.org> Date: Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 8:55 AM Subject: [i-network] Call to East African hubs/labs to get involved in the Agri-Hack Championship To: I-Network Uganda <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:48:55 GMT From: Ken Lohento <lohento(a)cta.int> Call to East African hubs/labs to get involved in the Agri-Hack Championship From 4 to 8 November 2013, the Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), Rwanda, and other partners will organize an international conference on ICT for Agriculture (ICT4Ag) in Kigali. A regional hackathon on agriculture (dubbed Agri-Hack Championship) is planned as one of the key activities that will run in parallel to the conference. The objectives are: * to showcase the potentials of ICT applications in agriculture at the ICT4Ag conference; * to support the development of ICT innovations and entrepreneurship in agriculture, especially by youth. The event is a pilot experience and focuses only on Eastern Africa. Private and public sector run innovation, entrepreneurship hubs/communities from that region are invited to express interest in being partners nominating and supporting teams through the event and its follow-up. Rewards include participation in the ICT4Ag Conference, cash prizes and incubation opportunities for the finalization of applications developed. Details on the event and how to apply can be found here: http://cta.int/en/component/**cck/?view=item&id=410<http://cta.int/en/component/cck/?view=item&id=410>(and in the file attached). Key dates: - Hubs/labs need to apply to get involved and nominate teams by 05 September. - Selection by hubs/labs of the team which will go to the Finals in Kigali: by 02 October. We encourage you to apply yourself (hubs/labs), and share this information. Thank you/Regards ---- Ken Lohento ICT4D Programme Coordinator, CTA -- Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) Plot 55 Kenneth Dale, off Kira Road, Kamwokya P.O. Box 4411 Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256-41-4532035 Fax: +256-41-4530474 Web: www.wougnet.org FB: www.facebook.com/wougnet Twitter: @wougnet ICT4Ag: www.ict4ag.org __________ Read the mailing list rules - http://www.i-network.or.ug/** index.php?option=com_content&**view=article&id=189&Itemid=193<http://www.i-network.or.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189…> Visit the I-Network website - www.i-network.or.ug Follow I-Network on Twitter: http://twitter.com/inetwork The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing ------------------------------**------------------------------** --------------------- Visit [web site]( http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-**network/<http://dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/>) Click [here]( mailto:leave.i-network@**dgroups.org<leave.i-network(a)dgroups.org>) to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message. You are receiving this message because you're a member of the community I-Network Uganda. A reply to this message will be sent to all members of I-Network Uganda. To reply to sender, send a message to info(a)wougnet.org. To unsubscribe, send an email to leave.i-network(a)dgroups.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Is Windows 8 a Trojan horse for the NSA? The German Government thinks so
by Evans Ikua 29 Aug '13

29 Aug '13

The German Government is now deeply suspicious that the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology built into a growing number of Windows 8 PCs and tablets is creating a gigantic back door for NSA surveillance, leaked documents have suggested. Documents from the German Ministry of Economic Affairs obtained by German title *Zeit Online*<http://www.zeit.de/digital/datenschutz/2013-08/trusted-computing-microsoft-…>uncover the alleged unease of officials at the direction of version 2.0 of the standard being developed under the auspices of the multi-vendor Trusted Computing Group (TCG). TPM has been marketed as a security and Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology since its appearance in 2006, but version 2.0 would embed a chip on every PC that has complete control over which programs can and can’t run, a setting that can’t be over-ridden under Windows 8. The chip is also where the cryptographic data is stored for Windows BitLocker and it enables remote administration. Please read more here<http://news.techworld.com/security/3465259/is-windows-8-trojan-horse-for-ns…> -- *---------------------------------------------------- Kind Regards, Evans Ikua,*

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CCK Denies being involved in Telkom Kenya/France Telecom saga
by Ali Hussein 29 Aug '13

29 Aug '13

Listers In an interesting twist CCK has issued a warning and threat of punitive action against Telkom Kenya/France Telecom in what it calls 'unprocedural' transfer of shares. In light of this I think CCK is stepping up and doing the right thing. Lets go one step further:- The Government should face up to the fact that this was a failed experiment and put in place mechanisms to return the 'crown jewel' back to the Kenyan People. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/Telkom+Kenya+faces+penalties+for+cost… * * *Ali Hussein* *CEO, 3mice interactive media ltd* *Partner, Telemedia Africa Ltd * Tel: +254713601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim<http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> Blog: www.alyhussein.com 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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How much is Telkom Kenya really worth? MPs say Kenya lost Sh30bn in Telkom deal
by Ali Hussein 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Listers The Telkom Kenya saga continues to 'fascinate' http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/MPs+say+Kenya+lost+Sh30+billion+in+Telko… Should the government continue to throw good money after bad? Or should we cut our losses and let management/new owners sort out the mess? What are these strategic assets that continue to remain in Telkom Kenya? My take is that the government is doing the right thing by stopping to send more money to the hemorrhaging former giant. Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Free delegate spaces for MFIs and SACCOs at AITEC Banking & Mobile Money, InterContinental Hotel, 11-12 September
by Sean Moroney 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Dear Listers, Thanks to a grant from the Gates Foundation, we are able to offer a number of free delegate spaces for MFIs and SACCOs at our Banking & Mobile Money Conference this year. Please pass on this information to any contacts you may have who would be interested in this opportunity. The programme and delegate nomination form are attached. Thanks, Sean Moroney Chairman AITEC Africa seanm(a)aitecafrica.com UK Tel: +44(0)1480-880774 UK Mobile: +44(0)7973-499224 Ghana Mobile: +233(0)57-0445059 Kenya Mobile: +254(0)721-845674 Nigeria Mobile: +234(0)701-196-1413 Mozambique Mobile: +258-820880583 Skype: seanmoroney seanm(a)aitecafrica.com<mailto:seanmoroneyseanm@aitecafrica.com> www.aitecafrica.com<http://www.aitecafrica.comfollow/> [BMM-COMESA-Signature x 1500 (2)] [twitter]<https://twitter.com/aitecafrica> [facebook (2)] <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aitec-Africa/143207745706922?ref=ts&fref=ts> Forthcoming Events: Broadcast, Film and Music Africa; Africa Media Business Exchange AITEC Banking and Mobile Money West Africa, Accra AITEC Banking and Mobile Money COMESA; Insure Africa AITEC Southern Africa ICT Summit AITEC East Africa ICT Summit; Afrihealth [cid:image001.jpg@01CE1692.C6F8E640] AITEC Africa is the trading name of AITEC Conferences Limited registered in England and Wales.Company registration number: 4698475

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Re: [kictanet] Is Windows 8 a Trojan horse for the NSA? The German Government thinks so
by Paul Roy Owino 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

Smart one S.M. 😃 Sent from my Windows Phone ------------------------------ From: S.M. Muraya <murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com> Sent: ‎26/‎08/‎2013 4:12 PM To: Paul Roy <roykoikai(a)gmail.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Is Windows 8 a Trojan horse for the NSA? The German Government thinks so If we worry about 200 Million Windows 8.1 PCs (by 2015) how about 1 Billion mobile devices running Android by 2015? Blessings Murigi / Stanley Muraya *"Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city." Prov 16:32* On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Evans Ikua <ikua.evans(a)gmail.com> wrote: > The German Government is now deeply suspicious that the Trusted Platform > Module (TPM) technology built into a growing number of Windows 8 PCs and > tablets is creating a gigantic back door for NSA surveillance, leaked > documents have suggested. > > Documents from the German Ministry of Economic Affairs obtained by German > title *Zeit Online*<http://www.zeit.de/digital/datenschutz/2013-08/trusted-computing-microsoft-…>uncover the alleged unease of officials at the direction of version 2.0 of > the standard being developed under the auspices of the multi-vendor Trusted > Computing Group (TCG). > > TPM has been marketed as a security and Digital Rights Management (DRM) > technology since its appearance in 2006, but version 2.0 would embed a chip > on every PC that has complete control over which programs can and can’t > run, a setting that can’t be over-ridden under Windows 8. The chip is also > where the cryptographic data is stored for Windows BitLocker and it enables > remote administration. > > Please read more here<http://news.techworld.com/security/3465259/is-windows-8-trojan-horse-for-ns…> > > -- > *---------------------------------------------------- > Kind Regards, > Evans Ikua,* > > _______________________________________________ > 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/murigi.muraya%40gmail… > > 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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Africa Growth and Technology Summit - The Gambia 2014
by Poncelet Ileleji 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

Hello Colleagues, Those of you interested in the Africa Growth and Technology Summit, please you can register here http://agtts.insistglobal.com/ Thank you -- Poncelet O. Ileleji MBCS Coordinator The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio MDI Road Kanifing South P. O. Box 421 Banjul The Gambia, West Africa Tel: (220) 4370240 Fax:(220) 4390793 Cell:(220) 9912508 Skype: pons_utd *www.ymca.gm www.waigf.org www.aficta.org www.itag.gm www.npoc.org http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753 *www.diplointernetgovernance.org * *

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ICT BOARD - ANY LESSONS TO LEARN
by Bernard Kioko [Bernsoft Interactive Limited] 23 Aug '13

23 Aug '13

Listers, Now that the ICT Board has been disbanded (or absorbed not sure which), my head has been active with the thoughts of what really went wrong there and what lessons can be learnt. How did that board not leave us with anything tangible or is it just me who didn't follow on what they did. I always felt (quietly) that the ICT Board was going about their initiatives in the wrong (or not practical) way but I kept silent because I always kept feeling its me who was wrong. Now, more and more now, am starting to think something was wrong there. Anyone with any insights. Kind Regards, Bernard Kioko Chief Executive Officer Bernsoft Interactive Limited P.O.Box 15177-00100 Nbi,Kenya Office: +254-703-080-000 Mobile: +254-722-540-883

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Khan Academy: from a B to an A*
by robert yawe 23 Aug '13

23 Aug '13

Hi Listers, This post is intended to serve to objectives, the salient one which is to brag that my son pasts his Year 11 exams with flying colours 5 A*, 4 A and 2 B and two of those A*s were in Mathematics, he could have made it 11 As but that would have meant sending him to Kumon/boarding school instead we opted to allow him to develop his film making skills, skate boarding skills, basketball hock shots and world of warcraft/Assassins Creed gaming levels. The second and less salient point, from my point of view, is that this might not have been possible if it was not for the availability of the Khan Academy web site and pocket friendly fixed price Internet access in this case provided by Zuku (thanks Kamande for picking my calls when I needed to vent, the link works brilliantly). Before putting my son on a strict regiment of Khan Academy he was a strong B performer especially in Pure Mathematics, a few times I was forced to burn the midnight oil polishing my rusty mathematics to be able to assist him with some of the difficulties he would encounter. All this ended after Khan came to the rescue and I am proud to say that I have been having my recommended 8 hours of sleep, at least 4 days a week. As my son started appreciating that going to Khan Academy instead of playing world of warcraft with his European based team, at least for an hour every day, was more to his benefit than mine, he would come home after school and go through the lessons on Khan that related to what was covered in class to re-enforce the learning after which he would watch a video or two on the topic to be covered the following day. This increased his grasp of the subject much faster and also provided him with a private tutor called Salman Khan (MIT (BS, BS, MS), Harvard University (MBA) for revision at a price of roughly Kes. 5,000/- which includes amongst many other items electricity, dedicated internet access and 72 cable TV channels) My son's use of Khan Academy at no time undermined the teachers in school but instead provided them with a better focused and value adding student, as we raise issues about the cost of electronic devices for class 1 and beyond let us make sure we do not loose the true return. Regards PS. For those who might not know but Salman Khan is also the tutor for Bill Gates children, yes the one of Microsoft fame. Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Govt: Children will not take laptops home
by Grace Githaiga 23 Aug '13

23 Aug '13

The government now says schoolchildren would not be allowed to walk home with laptops once they start using them from next year.Ministry of Education officials Monday told a stakeholders’ forum in Nairobi that lessons from other countries indicate there would be many cases of lost gadgets if school children are allowed to go home with them. http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/1944834/-/vlrgegz/-/index.html

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CyberBullying: What it is and what the law says
by Ali Hussein 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

Listers CIO East Africa has an article on the above subject. May be important to read it. http://www.cio.co.ke/news/main-stories/what-does-kenyan-law-say-about-cyber… Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Legal streaming of music/video
by Adam Nelson 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

Are there any sites that will stream to Kenya legally? iTunes, Spotify, rd.io, Pandora, none of them will stream here. I presume it's because Kenya is not part of any international IP agreements but I was wondering if there is a legitimate solution. https://www.spotify.com/int/select-your-country/ http://www.rdio.com/availability/ http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3599 Is this something that people should be agitating for with GoK or with the companies? Otherwise, I guess it's strongvpn.com ... Cheers, Adam -- Kili.io - OpenStack for Africa: kili.io Musings: twitter.com/varud <https://twitter.com/varud> About Adam: www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson

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Lifting barriers to Internet development in Africa: suggestions for improving connectivity
by Grace Githaiga 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

This 2013 ISOC Report may be of interest to some of you. Lifting barriers to Internet development in Africa: suggestions for improving connectivity http://www.internetsociety.org/sites/default/files/Barriers%20to%20Internet… RgdsGG

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[ANN] devops and other positions in Nairobi
by Adam Nelson 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Hello All, I've already reached out to some of you regarding the fact that Kili, a startup cloud infrastructure company built on OpenStack, is finally in a position to hire. Here is some information about the open positions. Feel free to forward this email to friends. Cheers, Adam --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Open Team Positions Kili is a funded startup focused on building cloud infrastructure to help local developers focused on East Africa to deploy their apps close to their end-users. We are building this solution to support fast, high quality apps that are the future of the economy. We will be a core part of the startup ecosystem in Nairobi and anybody who joins the team will find this to be one of the most edifying roles of their career. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Adam Nelson ( adam(a)kili.io) Plain text with minimal formatting is fine and the primary focus is on a well-written explanation of what you will bring to the team. Anybody who sends a cover letter will get a response. ### Front-end Web Developer Integrating Bootstrap themes, editing LESS or Sass files, doing the latest things with HTML5 or CSS3 … these things should excite you. We'll NEVER make you support IE9 or any old-fashioned garbage like that. You're going to focus on highly refined responsive designs that delight the customer. This position leans towards design so if you have a background in typography, or color theory, or fine arts - those are all pluses. ### Python Developer Writing extensible code, deploying every day, working on a high quality codebase … these things should excite you. We'll NEVER make you develop low quality code and pair programming will be part of the process. This position absolutely requires knowledge of UNIX fundamentals and comfort on the CLI. You will learn a ton more about working effectively on the command line and managing Linux but it's expected that you are already proficient in these areas. Interest in other languages like Go is a plus. ### DevOps Engineer Deploying systems via a configuration management solution, managing Linux kernel versions, juggling network interfaces and VLANs … these things should excite you. We'll NEVER make you work on a 3 year old OS or jump through hoops to backport a fix that's already been addressed in a current stable release. We're forward thinking and want you to be too. It goes without say that the successful candidate for this position will be spending virtually all of their time in a Linux terminal or a text editor. Advanced knowledge of Linux and storage concepts is critical. If you don't have this knowledge but are extremely confident that you can learn quickly, let us know. ### Choose Your Own Position We can't do it alone. If you have a special background, aren't capable of filling the other roles, and feel that you can bring something to the team, let us know. You could be the one who acts as a catalyst for the rest of us. You should definitely apply to join - it might just be a great partnership. ## Benefits We work in one of the best and newest spaces for tech work in Nairobi (88mph) and aside from being part of an amazing startup team, you will also benefit from the larger community here with regular startup mentors giving talks as well as many other startup teams with which you can interact and learn. You will also be supplied with a budget for high quality gear so you can get high quality work done. All team members will be expected to contribute back to the community via open source projects, speaking at events, and contributing to the company blog. -- Kili.io - OpenStack for Africa: kili.io Musings: twitter.com/varud <https://twitter.com/varud> About Adam: www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson

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On ICT Board & the New ICTA
by Matunda Nyanchama 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Friends Some of us were privy to the formation of the board, right at the start. My involvement was from a Diaspora engagement perspective. With the board slated to market the country as a technology destination and attract investment, it was felt (at least in the beginning) that involving the Kenyan Diaspora was a good thing. Indeed, 2 slots in the board were slated for the Diaspora. With a colleague, we offered input including on what we thought would be the strategy for tackling certain markets, given our experience out there. Personally, I was interested in seeing us compete for business that was heading to India, the Philipines, Costa Rica, among others. And having worked in financial services (some that were outsorcing IT services - design, development, testing, operations) and services company like IBM, I felt that I could contribute. I felt that, we could offer insights into the thinking of some of these outsourcers and how we can win their business, let alone offering linkanges in our reach. Well ... long story short ... when the Board was gazetted, the said Diaspora slots disappeared. Inquiries we made hardly got any responses. As for its achievements, I am not here to say. I reserve my opinion. Going forward, ICTA needs to do things more transparently. Searching for a board and CEO should be a competitive process (btw: I haven't seen the ads for the available positions: selection panel, the board, management, etc); and as much as we have some "famous" names in ICT, it doesn't mean there are no others that can bring freshness to the table: in the manner of leadership, strategy, vision, style. Old hands, as much as we can value them, can be culprits of tunnel vision, and hampered by their histories and relationships. Cheers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; http://www.aganoconsulting.com/; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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'The Next 50' - Barcamp Nairobi 2013 - Sat 24 Aug
by Josiah Mugambi 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Hi listers, BarCamp Nairobi 2013 will be held on Saturday, 24th August, 2013 from 8 am. The event will be co-hosted by the iHub, the Nailab, m:lab East Africa and SkunkWorks at the Bishop Magua Centre on Ngong Road. *The theme for Barcamp Nairobi 2013 is ‘The Next 50’. We aim to get the conversation going on where tech in Kenya will be in the next 50 years. As Kenya celebrates 50 years of independence this year, we have the unique and enviable opportunity to dream and contemplate what the next 50 years should look like and what role technology will play. As thinkers, technologists in various sectors, and citizens of this country we can begin the process of visualizing the future and shaping it.* * * *Challenges such as access to healthcare, quality and equitable education, food security have their answers in technology and the possibilities are endless. There will come a time in the next 50 years when these issues will be non-issues so to speak. What will that future look like? What technologies will be pervasive? How will people interact and how will lives be affected and improved?* Come to Barcamp Nairobi 2013. Let us begin the conservation. The event is free to attend. Please register here<https://barcampnbo2013.eventbrite.com/> . -- Josiah Mugambi

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Kenya Open Data (KODI) article in Foreign Policy]
by Grace Githaiga 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

On July 8, 2011, President Mwai Kibaki officially launched the Kenya Open Data Initiative at a public event attended by more than 3,000 people. The new Internet portal compiled previously scattered or hard-to-access government information and made it available to the public for free. Kenya launched its initiative at a time when a number of countries were also putting government information online. The United States led the global open data movement, launching its site in 2009. Britain’s official data site went online a year later. Within three years, 31 countries — including Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Moldova, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and Uruguay — had created similar portals. Multilateral organizations embraced the concept as well; The World Bank inaugurated its own open data website in 2010. Read on. http://www.africahot.com/en/2013/08/17/bridging-kenyas-data-divide-by-rushd…

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Re: [kictanet] Laptop project: Pre-bid Conference
by Ray Keller 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ktn/video/watch/2000068926/-government-sets-… This video talks about three points: a) Bidders want to extend the timeline: Why would government like to extend the timeline? Will they still meet the delivery timeline? How many laptops per minute one would manufacture to meet the delivery timeline of two months after award of the contract? Do they have existing inventory of exactly same specs? b) Bidders would like the government to test the solution: Is there a specific procedure that government(MOE) will use to test the offered solution in real situation before paying so much money? I think that it's important to get the laptop, software and content piloted in real schools/situation before we spend 14.7 Billion Ksh tax payer money. Why is this step skipped? Is it not important? I also read an article that government refused to give benefit to the youth under this transaction claiming that it's an international tender. Members? Thoughts? Ray Keller On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 3:12 AM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com>wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHjrghroGiU#at=40 > > _______________________________________________ > 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/raykeller8%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. >

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AIRTEL REIGNITES TARIFF WARS
by James Mbugua 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Listers It looks like Airtel have used the lowering of interconnection (MTR) rates by CCK to restart the tariff wars. They have introduced a promo tariff for Sh2/- per minute across all networks. I wonder how the other operators will respond. I thought one of their recent business moves was wise amidst many baffling ones but I'm not sure where to place this one. James

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New authority to improve efficiency in ICT industry
by philip＠cskonline.org 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

ICTA now takes over the roles and resources previously held by the ICT Board of Kenya, the e-Government Directorate and the Government Information and Technology Services (GITS).

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Identity.go.ke Hacked
by Victor Kapiyo 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Dear Listers, The hackers have struck again. Seems identity.go.ke has fell victim to the Indonesian hacker team. [image: Inline images 1] Victor Kapiyo, LL.B ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar *

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 75, Issue 79
by Michael Bullut 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Has the government considered installing SSL certificates on ALL their websites (as a rule of thumb)? On 19 August 2013 11:23, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: New authority to improve efficiency in ICT industry > (Mark Mwangi) > 2. Re: New authority to improve efficiency in ICT industry > (S.M. Muraya) > 3. Identity.go.ke Hacked (Victor Kapiyo) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 10:39:02 +0300 > From: Mark Mwangi <mwangy(a)gmail.com> > To: James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] New authority to improve efficiency in ICT > industry > Message-ID: > <CAH5fjcijiTHYu=L3Z0-mMiFRNp_KO-FwskZiVKFW2_4-JjS= > SA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Why must we recycle the same old names? No offence to their expertise and > decades of experience but must we entrust the same players with our IT > strategies? > > > On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 10:27 AM, James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Who will be the Director-General? Dr. Ndemo is certainly a good bet. > Louis > > Otieno of Microsoft is another. Dr. Shem Ochuodho. Stephen Kiptiness..... > > > > > > On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 10:07 AM, <philip(a)cskonline.org> wrote: > > > >> ICTA now takes over the roles and resources previously held by the ICT > >> Board of Kenya, the e-Government Directorate and the Government > >> Information and Technology Services (GITS). > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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/jgmbugua%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/mwangy%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. > > > > > > -- > Regards, > > Mark Mwangi > > markmwangi.me.ke >

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Identity.go.ke Hacked
by Gideon 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Kapiyo, The hackers have struck again. > > Seems identity.go.ke has fell victim to the Indonesian hacker team. > > May be the government needs to looks at the security of its domains urgently. Its very important that they are secured and not fall victim frequently to hacks. Regards Rop > > > Victor Kapiyo, LL.B > > ==================================================== > *?Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude? Zig > Ziglar > * >

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Re: [kictanet] KENYA POWER TO 'EXIT' RURAL ELECTRIFICATION MARKET - A CASE OF THE TAIL WAGING THE DOG?
by meshack emakunat 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Hi Just a thought, how has the stakeholders to supply power to rural areas diversified there resources so that they do not have to rely so much on govern,ent subsidies and offers. Example if they have to supply power to rural areas then they may utilise renewable energy sourcex sucj as wind eneryg solar like what is in turkana. The organisations can help rural folks to install solar energy and that way the only cost will be purchase of equipment and installation. That way they do mot have to deal with below breakeven costs that is recurrent every month and every year. They can also run renewable energy awareness programs in the villages. Btw most rural areas are sunlight intensive. Regards Meshack ------------------------------ On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 12:04 AM PDT Mark Mwangi wrote: >I was not aware that Kenya power is nolonger a monopoly. I apologize for my >ignorance. we cannot however ignore the fact that thy single handedly have >the widest distribution infrastructure as we speak. KETRACO only has >control of the new power lines. I assume that Nairobi is only covered by >Kenya power? > >Even AT&T in its hey day was forced by the government to give service to >unprofitable outposts in the middle of nowhere in the principle that nobody >is left behind. I understand that most of the fees collected by KPLC are >for other organisations but the domination in power distribution remains >and thus the attendant visibility and blame. > >I wonder how counties will handle this. Will Kenya power be split into >local county power companies or will it remain a monolith? I bet some >counties will want to monopolize their dams etc. > > >On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 6:37 PM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > >> James >> >> I appreciate your contribution to this issue. And I suspect that there are >> many invisible barriers to entry that may need to be removed to ensure a >> credible competitor(s) to KP emerge. This is the only way to enthuse energy >> (pun intended) into the sector. >> >> The issue of the counties is a critical component in the energy equation >> and I hope that we will have enough of them who are forward thinking to >> encourage investment in the sector. >> >> Lastly James I cringe when I hear you talk about government institutions >> becoming a roadblock to progress. I'm not a legal specialist but doesn't >> the Government have the powers to call up Eminent Domain statutes to,move >> things for infrastructural investment? >> >> Regards >> >> Ali Hussein >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Aug 15, 2013, at 5:06 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> It is the little foxes like this that will turn Vision 2030 to vision >> 3020. We will can only achieve prosperity when there is equity across the >> country in terms of in terms of Infrastructure and connectivity. >> >> Best Regards >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 4:10 PM, James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Dennis >> >> One of the things KPLC is looking at is partnering with those counties >> that are ready and proactive; that will provide land for substations and >> wayleaves, the company will partner with them to rapidly scale up expansion >> of connections in these counties. >> >> This is important if you consider that one of the reasons Nairobi's power >> has issues is because a 400KV (High Voltage) line running from Mombasa to >> Nairobi has stalled just outside Nairobi as the likes of KWS refuse to give >> way leaves citing bird migration. >> >> As a result, power from Kipevu III has to be rerouted through Kindaruma >> first and then to Nairobi and this over a lower capacity line meaning more >> power losses. >> >> The line from Ethiopia to Suswa to bring in 400MW is already running into >> issues as some ranchers in Laikipia don't want to give wayleaves. >> >> The power sector is beset by many challenges and cooperation from >> Counties to facilitate faster completion of projects would result in >> overall better access to energy for all. >> >> James >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Great opportunity for Machakos, Kiambu, Muranga counties to partner on >>> distributing power to rural households in these counties. The same can be >>> done by other counties. >>> >>> >>> On Thursday, 15 August 2013, Mark Mwangi wrote: >>> >>> And why not invest the profits? >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM, James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> Ali >>>> >>>> Let me weigh in as I represent Kenya Power in Investor Relations. >>>> >>>> I was present at the press conference yesterday and suffice it to >>>> say, Business Daily and Daily Nation grossly misreported the situation. >>>> Read the Standard and People they seemed to have gotten it. >>>> >>>> There are a few things to appreciate about Kenya Power. >>>> >>>> 1. Following the multi-sector working group from across the energy >>>> sector, petroleum industry players and World Bank that was convened in >>>> 2001, its recommendations on the energy policy were subsequently issued as >>>> Sessional Paper No 4. on Energy of 2004. >>>> >>>> 2. Out of this, The Energy Act of 2006 was enacted that brought into >>>> force among other things, the Energy Regulatory Commission, the Geothermal >>>> Development Corporation, the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Ketraco >>>> and the Rural Electrification Authority. >>>> >>>> 3. To shield consumers from the high capital expenditure of rural >>>> expansion, the government formed REA to absorb that cost and leave Kenya >>>> Power to distribute power. >>>> >>>> 4. The Energy Act of 2006 also ended Kenya Power's monopoly on >>>> distribution. So as at now, KPLC is not a monopoly. In fact, the Energy >>>> Regulatory Commission would license anyone who demonstrates both the >>>> technical and financial capacity to be a distributor. All, they have to do >>>> is to sign a power purchase agreement with an Independent Power Producer >>>> and then negotiate a wheel-in charge for transmission to use either Kenya >>>> Power's or Ketraco's lines or if they can, put up their own lines, and then >>>> organize their billing and collections at the other end. >>>> >>>> 5. Rural Electrification is done by REA which has been connecting >>>> centres, hospitals, schools, markets etc while KPLC comes in to metre and >>>> switch on consumers. >>>> >>>> 6. Rural Electricity has always been subsidized by urban consumers. >>>> For anything less than 50KWh, they are charged Sh2/Kwh while the average >>>> cost of a Kwh will come to about Sh4. Nairobi/Urban residents typically pay >>>> around Sh8/Kwh. >>>> >>>> 7. Since 2006, the Kenya Government has not subsidized power at >>>> generation like it used to. Kenya Power purchases the power at cost and has >>>> to subsequently evacuate, transmit and distribute this power at an >>>> additional cost. >>>> >>>> 8. Since 2002 despite the rise in cost of materials from poles, to >>>> cables and transformers, KPLC has not increased the price of connecting >>>> customers until it decided to review that earlier this year. >>>> >>>> 9. In the year 2012 alone, Kenya Power added 307,000 new connections >>>> at a charge it believes is lower than the actual cost of connecting the >>>> consumer. >>>> >>>> 10. Because of the ever expanding network, and you will see from >>>> financial reports that the firm books ever bigger figures for depreciation, >>>> and newer power purchase agreements, it has become necessary for KPLC to >>>> spend more money on maintenance e.g. After connection, it is the company >>>> that repairs vandalized wires, transformers etc. >>>> >>>> 11. Despite this, the government has (a) Not subsidized power which is >>>> being supplied to an ever larger number at lower than cost (b) The >>>> government does not provide guarantees for organizations which are not >>>> wholly government-owned to access loans or bonds. (c) Between 1991-2007 >>>> there was very little investment in the grid as donors had frozen aid; only >>>> until the Energy REcovery Strategy Program and the Kenya Electricity >>>> Expansion Program have we seen significant investment to expand and >>>> strengthen the grid. >>>> >>>> 12. Bear in mind that while constrained as to what it can charge >>>> consumers, selling power in some cases at below cost, KPLC is expected to >>>> source funding for investment either from its squeezed margins or from >>>> financiers without government guarantees while purchasing power at cost and >>>> taking responsibility for vandalism. >>>> >>>> 13. At the end of all this, it has to make its case to shareholders as >>>> to what kind of returns they should expect. >>>> >>>> >>>> James >>>>

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Hacker posts Facebook bug report on Zuckerberg’s wall
by Ali Hussein 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

http://rt.com/news/facebook-post-exploit-hacker-zuckerberg Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Re: [kictanet] Laptop project: www.NI3C.net
by Ray Keller 18 Aug '13

18 Aug '13

@Japheth @Matogo @Barnabas @Listers --- Please share your views. @Government Officials --- Please advise as to why there is no mention of testing in the actual RFP procedures and award criteria. Please advise. a) What's the role of www.NI3C.net? Site is now down, but the stakeholders were told at the forum that any/all solutions will be piloted in the real schools and will be tested by NI3C. Steps mentioned were 1) Solution/Devices will be submitted to NI3C 2) Solution will be adjusted based on NI3C findings 3) School teachers will be trained 4) Solution/Devices will be tested for a minimum of 4 weeks by NI3C in the real schools I hope that some one isn't changing the NI3C testing manual overnight to align with the RFP. :) b) MoE has spent so much money on setting up National Innovation and ICT Integration Center at Kenya Science. NI3C has been testing all sorts of solutions since it's inception. Why would the actual selected solution, methodology, devices will NOT go through the testing procedure before spending 15 Billion Ksh? Are we setting us up for failure? just like the devices ordered by IEBC failed in the real use and created so much chaos. Ray On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Ray Keller <raykeller8(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ktn/video/watch/2000068926/-government-sets-… > > > This video talks about three points: > > a) Bidders want to extend the timeline: Why would government like to > extend the timeline? Will they still meet the delivery timeline? > > How many laptops per minute one would manufacture to meet the delivery > timeline of two months after award of the contract? Do they have existing > inventory of exactly same specs? > > b) Bidders would like the government to test the solution: > > Is there a specific procedure that government(MOE) will use to test the > offered solution in real situation before paying so much money? I think > that it's important to get the laptop, software and content piloted in real > schools/situation before we spend 14.7 Billion Ksh tax payer money. Why is > this step skipped? Is it not important? > > I also read an article that government refused to give benefit to the > youth under this transaction claiming that it's an international tender. > > Members? Thoughts? > > Ray Keller > > > On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 3:12 AM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com>wrote: > >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHjrghroGiU#at=40 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/raykeller8%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. >> > >

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Laptop project: Ndemo Ndemo asks opposition to support Govt
by Grace Githaiga 16 Aug '13

16 Aug '13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHjrghroGiU#at=40

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KENYA POWER TO 'EXIT' RURAL ELECTRIFICATION MARKET - A CASE OF THE TAIL WAGING THE DOG?
by Ali Hussein 16 Aug '13

16 Aug '13

Listers Kenya Power has announced that they will no longer prioritize Rural Electrification because of what they term unacceptable terms for connectivity. This, even when the Government has offered 2.7B in subsidies to the Monopoly Power company. I don't need to dwell into the myriad of issues this country's consumers have faced at the hands of this monopoly. Now we have a case where the tail is trying to wag the dog.. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/Kenya+Power+dumps+rural+c… This level of irresponsibility on a utility solely responsible for electrification in the country is not only unacceptable but bordering on economic sabotage. In defense of Kenya Power, the Ag.CEO did say that they are unable to do this Rural thing because they are subjected to the vagaries of the market as they are a public company quoted on the NSE. I have some questions to the Cabinet Secretary of Energy, the Government at large and listers in general:- 1. Isn't it time to call Kenya Powers bluff and kill this monopoly? You can't at the same time try to protect your monopoly while vomiting on our shoes - read the Kenya People. (sorry but couldn't help the analogy once used by the British Ambassador when he was referring to the Govt accepting grants from the British people and then use the money to buy Chinese vehicles instead of Landrovers! :) what cheek! ) 2. There has been discussions on this list about whether the whole Power Sector needs to be liberalists ala the Telkom Sector. Maybe there is an Mpesa waiting to happen there... 3. Should the government empower the Rural Electrification Authority to roll out connections in the counties? Are there synergies between this Authority and the yet to be heard of Universal Access Fund? Can the Government find the strength to break silos and work together in this? After all where power goes internet connectivity should be its bedmate. What's your take? Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Dr. Ndemo parting shot
by Grace Githaiga 16 Aug '13

16 Aug '13

Dr Bitange Ndemo, the former Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Information and Communications can be termed as a key pioneer of Kenya’s ICT sector.A passionate man in matters ICT, Dr Ndemo is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Nairobi after he left the ICT docket in government. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Tech/Kenya+ICT+Bitange+Ndemo+parting+shot/…

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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] FW: News from the dotAfrica Team - Africa Domain Name Industry Awards 2013
by Barrack Otieno 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

Hi Wangari, We had an opportunity to nominate KeNIC, interestingly we did not, let hope next year we will do that same, granted we have many challenges, we need to work together for the glory of the republic. Best Regards On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 4:32 PM, WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk>wrote: > Happy Thursday! > > Hope you are all great. > > "We would like to congratulate everyone who was nominated for and won > awards at the Africa Domain Name Industry Awards 2013.The nominees included > registries: dotTZ, dotNA, dotZA, dotSN, dotTN, dotBI, and dotTD; and three > registrars: Afriregister, Kheweul.com, and Diamatrix CC." > > Anyone who is authoritative to shed light on Kenya's case and where Kenya > dropped off the 2013 Awards and hopes for 2014. > > Have a pleasant day. > > Regards/Wangari > > > --- > Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored > Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on > Earth". > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Network of non- formal Educational institutions < > nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> > *To:* Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com>; " > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; " > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> > *Sent:* Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 16:44 > *Subject:* Re: [ISOC_KE] FW: News from the dotAfrica Team > > Wao this is a very beautiful and well done report > > Jane > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> > *To:* "kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; " > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 14, 2013 10:31 AM > *Subject:* [ISOC_KE] FW: News from the dotAfrica Team > > > > ------------------------------ > Subject: News from the dotAfrica Team > From: octavia(a)africanregistry.org > To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 06:15:30 +0000 > > *13 August 2013* > Is this email not displaying correctly? > View it in your browser<http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215cf41b9ad5&id=e00b2991b2…>. > > <http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215…>[image: > Visit AfricaInOneSpace.org]<http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215c…> > Friend on Facebook<http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215…> > Follow on Twitter <https://www.twitter.com/africandomain/> > Forward to a Friend<http://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215cf41b9ad5&id=e00…> > > In this newsletter 1. Note from the editor > 2. dotHIV > 3. Welcoming Ceremony > 4. Music Night & Gala Dinner > 5. Africa Strategy Day > 6. Africa DNS Awards > 7. Steercom Project Team Meeting Updates > 8. Personality Profile > > > [image: Octavia Kumalo]Note from the editor > The 47th ICANN was held from 14 to 19 July in the province of > KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at the Durban ICC. We are very pleased to > announce that our proudly African initiative to unite the continent "in one > space" - *dotAafrica* - has *passed ICANN's initial evaluation*. It was > certainly a wonderful way to start the ICANN conference meetings. After > hearing about our achievement we decided to celebrate at Zack’s restaurant > on the Durban beach. We would like to express our appreciation for all > those who were involved in this project. *This is a big win for Africa*. > > Until next time... > > *Octavia Kumalo* > *dotAfrica Marketing & PR Manager* > <http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215c…> > > Some of our team members participated in meetings and workshops during > ICANN 47.One of the meetings was the 2013 Africa DNS Forum, attended by our > CEO Neil Dundas<http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215c…>. > On the agenda of the meeting were: the trends, opportunities and challenges > of the DNS industry, development of policies regarding registrar > accreditation, billing for registries, among other things. Calvin Browne<http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215c…>, > one of our Directors, attended the apc.org Internet Governance Training > Workshop. The meeting tackled issues to do with Internet governance, > country participation and development. > > dotHIV ROUNTABLE DISCUSSION > > > On 14 July we attended the roundtable discussion on HIV work and IT hosted > by dotHIV<http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215c…>. > dotHIV is a new group gTLD applicant working to establish dotHIV domain > names in order to raise awareness and funds to fight the epidemic. It has > been noted that KwaZulu-Natal has the highest HIV prevalence in South > Africa. The meeting was an opportunity for parties to discuss the HIV > statistics in our country, the challenges, opportunities for ICT in HIV > work and the role that DNS development can play within it. In this > discussion was the WhizzKids United organisation representative, Stefan > Kunze, who explained that WhizzKids United uses soccer to teach 12-16 year > old boys and girls the skills needed to prevent HIV infection. They draw on > facets of the game and translate them into life skills. The Blue Roof > Wellness Centre represented by Tessa Beaunior is a project of the Keep a > Child Alive Foundation. The centre provides free and effective HIV > medication, treatment and food to more than 200 families affected and > infected by HIV in the area of Wentworth, Durban. Octavia Kumalo, our > Marketing and PR Manager, was there as well to provide facts and statistics > with regard to Internet usage in Africa. She also spoke about the role and > development of Internet infrastructure in Africa and how ICT can help fight > the HIV pandemic. > > WELCOMING CEREMONY > > ICANN CEO and President, Fadi Chehade, opened the ceremony and addressed > the conference. He urged delegates to unite and embody Madiba’s spirit in > the information age. He also spoke about the Country Code Name supporting > organisation’s 10th year anniversary which gave us some insight into the > organisation, and had us dancing to their live band afterwards at the > cocktail party. Some of the speakers at the Welcoming Ceremony included > Lukonga Lidunda, Hamadoun Toure and Dr Elham Ibrahim who reminded us of the > commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the African Union, the > Organisation of African Unity. ICANN was commended for its achievements in > raising Africa’s profile thus far. ICANN has a 5-year strategic planning > process which includes areas for consideration such as role clarity, > internationalisation and regional development. Lastly, there was the > signing of new Registry and Registrar Agreements. > > For the welcoming ceremony transcripts and audio-cast click here: Welcoming > Ceremony Speech<http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215c…> > > The Internet community was asked to give 67 minutes of their time to > honour Nelson Mandela on his birthday. This spirit was present when > hundreds of ICANN delegates went to Chesterville High School on Nelson > Mandela Day to paint the school corridors and interact with the children. > > > > MUSIC NIGHT AND GALA DINNER > > For more picture click here: Music Night<http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215c…> > > Afilias and dotOrg sponsored the Music Night event at Elangeni Hotel from > 20:30-24:00 on 16July. Karaoke, Indian and Zulu dancers entertained guests > before they took to the dance floor. > The following night was even more exciting, with the Gala Dinner theme > being ‘A journey through South Africa’. It started at 19:00 with Zulu > dancers at the entrance, Indian and Pantsula dancers as we proceeded to the > venue, and lastly fire breathers at the entrance to the venue. We were > treated to a performance by the dolphins who put on an evening performance > especially for us. We were then escorted to the undersea venue for our > authentically South African dishes. Finally, saving the best for last, we > were entertained by Zahara and her dancers, and then local DJ Matthew > Suttner (SLY). > > AFRICA STRATEGY DAY > The meeting was held on 15 July at the ICC. The objective of the Africa > strategy is to build capacity in order to make Africa an ideal market. One > of the issues discussed in the meeting was the action plan which includes > multi-stakeholder projects in collaboration with governments, businesses, > engineers, registrars, etc. The 3-year strategic plan is fundamentally > about capacity development in Africa. There are already some special > priority projects and incubator programmes aimed at the youth. These are > aimed at interesting the youth in the technology sector and about finding > investors in the sector. The strategy is in line with the Ministers’ > declaration. The African Ministers in charge of ICT compiled a 12 question > communiqué which discusses the need for ICANN’s presence in Africa and > Africa’s authentic participation in ICANN. They are calling for partnership > within and outside Africa for the strategy to have reach. The focus will be > on individuals and registrars on the ground. > > AFRICA DOMAIN NAME INDUSTRY AWARDS We would like to congratulate > everyone who was nominated for and won awards at the Africa Domain Name > Industry Awards 2013.The nominees included registries: dotTZ, dotNA, dotZA, > dotSN, dotTN, dotBI, and dotTD; and three registrars: Afriregister, > Kheweul.com, and Diamatrix CC. > > The big winners for the night who walked away with a $5000 cheque and a > certificate are Diamatrix, TZ, Kheweul.com. ZACR won the award for best > registry for the ccTLD dotZA. The hard work is finally paying off. > > <http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215…> > -- Our CEO Neil Dundas receives the award > > <http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215…> > -- Winners of the first ever African Domain Name Industry Awards with the > award panel > > STEERCOM PROJECT TEAM MEETING The Steercom Project team held a strategy > meeting in Durban on 16 July to discuss the dotAfrica project thus far. > > Outlined below are the topics discussed. > > [image: Neil Dundas]*Neil Dundas(ZACR CEO) provided a status report on > the dotAfrica project.* > He set out the time frames when delegation can be anticipated since > dotAfrica has passed initial evaluation. The timeline content includes > delegation testing, contract negotiation with ICANN, etc. No delays are > expected. Sunrise and Landrush registration phases should start as early as > March 2014, if all goes well. This means we have more than 6 months to > prepare policy framework and our launch/communication strategy. > > *[image: Alice]Alice Munyua provided a status report on the Reserved > Names Policy.* > There is a dire need to mitigate risk by creating awareness and greater > engagement with the African Governments/Community. RNL policy must be > published for public comment. The committee discussed questions raised with > regard to the RNL policy. It was agreed that the national RNL should not to > exceed 100 names. > > With regard to Trademarks Clearing House “TCH” vs Mark Validation System > “MVS”, Neil Dundas noted that these issues are being dealt with through the > Geo TLD group. > > dotAFRICA FOUNDATION > Issues such as location and the organizational governance model were > raised and discussed. > There are ongoing Steering Committee discussions about where the > foundation will run its operations. > > TRADEMARK CLEARING HOUSE > TMCH provides trademark verification to support trademark protection in > the launch of the new gTLDs. It was explained that the verification process > is a‘4-eyes’ process which consists of 2 verifications per TM record plus > the proof of usage. Accuracy and completeness of information and compliance > with the requirement would be verified. However, in the event that the TM > or proof of use is incorrect, a process called‘re-correction’ would kick > in. Certain reasons would permit the occurrence of the re-correction > process. Common errors in the process were noted: for example, name of > trademark, registration date, name of holder address, etc. > TMCH now includes: weekly notifications, newsletters, monthly webinars, > and a full blown API test environment. TMCH animations are now available in > more than 10 languages. In the near future one can expect to find the > ‘proof of use’ uploaded as a separate document, an SMD file, implementation > of the 50 abused labels, transfer of TM records, and updates on the > clearing house guidelines which will be soon found in different languages. > > UPDATES ON SUNRISE AND CLAIMS > The Sunrise services allow trademark holders an opportunity to register > domain names corresponding to their marks, either defensively or with a > view to exploiting a valuable new Web address before new names are made > available to the public. New gTLD registries are required to offer a > Sunrise period of at least 30 days. > The trademarks claims period follows Sunrise and runs for at least 90 days > after the opening of general registration. During the trademark claims > period, anyone attempting to register a domain name matching a mark that is > recorded in the TMCH will receive a notification displaying the relevant > mark information. If the notified party goes ahead and registers the domain > name, the TMCH will send a notice to the one or more trademark holders with > matching records in the clearinghouse, informing them that someone has > registered the domain name. > > ICT ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA > The meeting discussion included issues such as the Internet challenges in > Africa and how we can overcome them. Africa reaches the Web very > differently from the rest of the world. For instance, credit cards are very > scarce in Africa compared to other parts of the world. It is clear that > Africa still needs infrastructural development and financial investments. > Another interesting discussion was the existence of opportunity for the > youth in Africa to register domain names. Our own Octavia Kumalo who was > there representing us and the Foundation for Internet Development, answered > this worrying issue, by affirming that opportunity and space for > competition does exist since Africa has only 6 ICANN-accredited registrars. > There need to be more DNS training programmes and financial education to > make it easier for youth start-ups. > > Africa has about 40-60 tech hubs which give visibility to innovation in > Africa. The hubs are a reaction to the lack of support from governments and > other organisations. They are a way for Africans to help themselves. > According to Andile of the discussion panel, at least 60% of Africa is made > up of youth who possess the majority of mobile phones. Therefore products > and services should be addressing the youth specifically. > > Closing remarks: > > - An ICANN Youth Dialogue is suggested to address such issues whenever > ICANN meetings are held. > - African governments need to engage with their youth in order to make > it easier for them to start their businesses in ICT. > > > Features: PERSONALITY PROFILE > > In hosting the ICANN 47 meetings we had the opportunity to host her > Excellency *Dr Elham Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim*. She is the Egyptian *Commissioner > for Infrastructure and Energy*. She has a PhD in Electronics and > Communications from the University of Cairo, an MSc in Electronic > Engineering, and a BSc in Communication Engineering from Asuit University. > Her career spans over 33 years in various positions such as General Manager > for Training and Promotion in the New and Renewable Energy Authority > (NREA), Director of the Photovoltaic Research and Testing Department in > Cairo, Associate Professor in Saudi Arabia and Director of the > Specifications Department at the NREA in Cairo. > > For more ICANN47 photos click here: ICANN47<http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215c…> > follow on Twitter<https://www.twitter.com/africandomain/>| friend > on Facebook | forward to a friend<http://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215cf41b9ad5&id=e00…> > > *Copyright © 2013 dotAfrica, All rights reserved.* > General notices and communications from the dotAfrica SteerCom and Project > Team > *Our mailing address is:* > dotAfrica > COZA House > Gazelle Close, Corporate Park > Midrand, Gauteng 1685 > South Africa > > Add us to your address book<http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage.com/vcard?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215cf41b9a…> > [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…> > unsubscribe from this list<http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215…>| update > subscription preferences<http://africainonespace.us4.list-manage.com/profile?u=1ed3862cbdc0d215cf41b…> > > > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > -- Barrack O. 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Bright Spots Competition Announced by the OGP
by Muchiri Nyaggah 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

Good morning Listers, In case you haven't come across it yet, see this announcement from the Open Government Partnership blog. Governments and civil society reformers both have powerful stories to tell. > Maybe it was a campaign to get your country to sign up to OGP or to design > a difficult but potentially transformative commitment. Or maybe it was > finishing your first analysis of community data to improve community > development planning. We want to hear about your *bright spots* and > share them. And, we want to recognize you for your ideas. > Visit our *Bright Spot Competition *page<http://www.opengovpartnership.org/bright-spots-competition> for > details. If you are involved with open government programs, you are > eligible to compete. Simply fill in the short entry form <http://www.opengovpartnership.org/bright-spots-competition>and > describe your inspiring story. The deadline for submitting your entry is *September > 9, 2013. *Winners will be invited to present their *Bright Spot* on the > main stage at the 2013 OGP Annual Summit<http://www.opengovpartnership.org/ogp-london-annual-summit> > *, *in London, UK, October 31 – November 1, 2013. More here -> http://blog.opengovpartnership.org/2013/08/bright-spots-competition-announc… Kind regards, Muchiri Nyaggah @muchiri Cell: +254 722 506400 Skype: mrmuchiri

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FW: News from the dotAfrica Team
by Grace Githaiga 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

Subject: News from the dotAfrica Team From: octavia(a)africanregistry.org To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 06:15:30 +0000 News from the dotAfrica Team 13 August 2013 Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend In this newsletter 1. Note from the editor 2. dotHIV 3. Welcoming Ceremony 4. Music Night & Gala Dinner 5. Africa Strategy Day 6. Africa DNS Awards 7. Steercom Project Team Meeting Updates 8. Personality Profile Note from the editor The 47th ICANN was held from 14 to 19 July in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at the Durban ICC. We are very pleased to announce that our proudly African initiative to unite the continent "in one space" - dotAafrica - has passed ICANN's initial evaluation. It was certainly a wonderful way to start the ICANN conference meetings. After hearing about our achievement we decided to celebrate at Zack’s restaurant on the Durban beach. We would like to express our appreciation for all those who were involved in this project. This is a big win for Africa. Until next time... Octavia Kumalo dotAfrica Marketing & PR Manager Some of our team members participated in meetings and workshops during ICANN 47.One of the meetings was the 2013 Africa DNS Forum, attended by our CEO Neil Dundas. On the agenda of the meeting were: the trends, opportunities and challenges of the DNS industry, development of policies regarding registrar accreditation, billing for registries, among other things. Calvin Browne, one of our Directors, attended the apc.org Internet Governance Training Workshop. The meeting tackled issues to do with Internet governance, country participation and development. dotHIV ROUNTABLE DISCUSSION On 14 July we attended the roundtable discussion on HIV work and IT hosted by dotHIV. dotHIV is a new group gTLD applicant working to establish dotHIV domain names in order to raise awareness and funds to fight the epidemic. It has been noted that KwaZulu-Natal has the highest HIV prevalence in South Africa. The meeting was an opportunity for parties to discuss the HIV statistics in our country, the challenges, opportunities for ICT in HIV work and the role that DNS development can play within it. In this discussion was the WhizzKids United organisation representative, Stefan Kunze, who explained that WhizzKids United uses soccer to teach 12-16 year old boys and girls the skills needed to prevent HIV infection. They draw on facets of the game and translate them into life skills. The Blue Roof Wellness Centre represented by Tessa Beaunior is a project of the Keep a Child Alive Foundation. The centre provides free and effective HIV medication, treatment and food to more than 200 families affected and infected by HIV in the area of Wentworth, Durban. Octavia Kumalo, our Marketing and PR Manager, was there as well to provide facts and statistics with regard to Internet usage in Africa. She also spoke about the role and development of Internet infrastructure in Africa and how ICT can help fight the HIV pandemic. WELCOMING CEREMONY ICANN CEO and President, Fadi Chehade, opened the ceremony and addressed the conference. He urged delegates to unite and embody Madiba’s spirit in the information age. He also spoke about the Country Code Name supporting organisation’s 10th year anniversary which gave us some insight into the organisation, and had us dancing to their live band afterwards at the cocktail party. Some of the speakers at the Welcoming Ceremony included Lukonga Lidunda, Hamadoun Toure and Dr Elham Ibrahim who reminded us of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the African Union, the Organisation of African Unity. ICANN was commended for its achievements in raising Africa’s profile thus far. ICANN has a 5-year strategic planning process which includes areas for consideration such as role clarity, internationalisation and regional development. Lastly, there was the signing of new Registry and Registrar Agreements. For the welcoming ceremony transcripts and audio-cast click here: Welcoming Ceremony Speech The Internet community was asked to give 67 minutes of their time to honour Nelson Mandela on his birthday. This spirit was present when hundreds of ICANN delegates went to Chesterville High School on Nelson Mandela Day to paint the school corridors and interact with the children. MUSIC NIGHT AND GALA DINNER For more picture click here: Music Night Afilias and dotOrg sponsored the Music Night event at Elangeni Hotel from 20:30-24:00 on 16July. Karaoke, Indian and Zulu dancers entertained guests before they took to the dance floor. The following night was even more exciting, with the Gala Dinner theme being ‘A journey through South Africa’. It started at 19:00 with Zulu dancers at the entrance, Indian and Pantsula dancers as we proceeded to the venue, and lastly fire breathers at the entrance to the venue. We were treated to a performance by the dolphins who put on an evening performance especially for us. We were then escorted to the undersea venue for our authentically South African dishes. Finally, saving the best for last, we were entertained by Zahara and her dancers, and then local DJ Matthew Suttner (SLY). AFRICA STRATEGY DAY The meeting was held on 15 July at the ICC. The objective of the Africa strategy is to build capacity in order to make Africa an ideal market. One of the issues discussed in the meeting was the action plan which includes multi-stakeholder projects in collaboration with governments, businesses, engineers, registrars, etc. The 3-year strategic plan is fundamentally about capacity development in Africa. There are already some special priority projects and incubator programmes aimed at the youth. These are aimed at interesting the youth in the technology sector and about finding investors in the sector. The strategy is in line with the Ministers’ declaration. The African Ministers in charge of ICT compiled a 12 question communiqué which discusses the need for ICANN’s presence in Africa and Africa’s authentic participation in ICANN. They are calling for partnership within and outside Africa for the strategy to have reach. The focus will be on individuals and registrars on the ground. AFRICA DOMAIN NAME INDUSTRY AWARDS We would like to congratulate everyone who was nominated for and won awards at the Africa Domain Name Industry Awards 2013.The nominees included registries: dotTZ, dotNA, dotZA, dotSN, dotTN, dotBI, and dotTD; and three registrars: Afriregister, Kheweul.com, and Diamatrix CC. The big winners for the night who walked away with a $5000 cheque and a certificate are Diamatrix, TZ, Kheweul.com. ZACR won the award for best registry for the ccTLD dotZA. The hard work is finally paying off. -- Our CEO Neil Dundas receives the award -- Winners of the first ever African Domain Name Industry Awards with the award panel STEERCOM PROJECT TEAM MEETING The Steercom Project team held a strategy meeting in Durban on 16 July to discuss the dotAfrica project thus far. Outlined below are the topics discussed. Neil Dundas(ZACR CEO) provided a status report on the dotAfrica project. He set out the time frames when delegation can be anticipated since dotAfrica has passed initial evaluation. The timeline content includes delegation testing, contract negotiation with ICANN, etc. No delays are expected. Sunrise and Landrush registration phases should start as early as March 2014, if all goes well. This means we have more than 6 months to prepare policy framework and our launch/communication strategy. Alice Munyua provided a status report on the Reserved Names Policy. There is a dire need to mitigate risk by creating awareness and greater engagement with the African Governments/Community. RNL policy must be published for public comment. The committee discussed questions raised with regard to the RNL policy. It was agreed that the national RNL should not to exceed 100 names. With regard to Trademarks Clearing House “TCH” vs Mark Validation System “MVS”, Neil Dundas noted that these issues are being dealt with through the Geo TLD group. dotAFRICA FOUNDATION Issues such as location and the organizational governance model were raised and discussed. There are ongoing Steering Committee discussions about where the foundation will run its operations. TRADEMARK CLEARING HOUSE TMCH provides trademark verification to support trademark protection in the launch of the new gTLDs. It was explained that the verification process is a‘4-eyes’ process which consists of 2 verifications per TM record plus the proof of usage. Accuracy and completeness of information and compliance with the requirement would be verified. However, in the event that the TM or proof of use is incorrect, a process called‘re-correction’ would kick in. Certain reasons would permit the occurrence of the re-correction process. Common errors in the process were noted: for example, name of trademark, registration date, name of holder address, etc. TMCH now includes: weekly notifications, newsletters, monthly webinars, and a full blown API test environment. TMCH animations are now available in more than 10 languages. In the near future one can expect to find the ‘proof of use’ uploaded as a separate document, an SMD file, implementation of the 50 abused labels, transfer of TM records, and updates on the clearing house guidelines which will be soon found in different languages. UPDATES ON SUNRISE AND CLAIMS The Sunrise services allow trademark holders an opportunity to register domain names corresponding to their marks, either defensively or with a view to exploiting a valuable new Web address before new names are made available to the public. New gTLD registries are required to offer a Sunrise period of at least 30 days. The trademarks claims period follows Sunrise and runs for at least 90 days after the opening of general registration. During the trademark claims period, anyone attempting to register a domain name matching a mark that is recorded in the TMCH will receive a notification displaying the relevant mark information. If the notified party goes ahead and registers the domain name, the TMCH will send a notice to the one or more trademark holders with matching records in the clearinghouse, informing them that someone has registered the domain name. ICT ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA The meeting discussion included issues such as the Internet challenges in Africa and how we can overcome them. Africa reaches the Web very differently from the rest of the world. For instance, credit cards are very scarce in Africa compared to other parts of the world. It is clear that Africa still needs infrastructural development and financial investments. Another interesting discussion was the existence of opportunity for the youth in Africa to register domain names. Our own Octavia Kumalo who was there representing us and the Foundation for Internet Development, answered this worrying issue, by affirming that opportunity and space for competition does exist since Africa has only 6 ICANN-accredited registrars. There need to be more DNS training programmes and financial education to make it easier for youth start-ups. Africa has about 40-60 tech hubs which give visibility to innovation in Africa. The hubs are a reaction to the lack of support from governments and other organisations. They are a way for Africans to help themselves. According to Andile of the discussion panel, at least 60% of Africa is made up of youth who possess the majority of mobile phones. Therefore products and services should be addressing the youth specifically. Closing remarks: An ICANN Youth Dialogue is suggested to address such issues whenever ICANN meetings are held. African governments need to engage with their youth in order to make it easier for them to start their businesses in ICT. Features: PERSONALITY PROFILE In hosting the ICANN 47 meetings we had the opportunity to host her Excellency Dr Elham Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim. She is the Egyptian Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy. She has a PhD in Electronics and Communications from the University of Cairo, an MSc in Electronic Engineering, and a BSc in Communication Engineering from Asuit University. Her career spans over 33 years in various positions such as General Manager for Training and Promotion in the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA), Director of the Photovoltaic Research and Testing Department in Cairo, Associate Professor in Saudi Arabia and Director of the Specifications Department at the NREA in Cairo. For more ICANN47 photos click here: ICANN47 follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend Copyright © 2013 dotAfrica, All rights reserved. General notices and communications from the dotAfrica SteerCom and Project Team Our mailing address is: dotAfricaCOZA HouseGazelle Close, Corporate ParkMidrand, Gauteng 1685 South Africa Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

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IEBC ordered to surrender voting kits in laptop plan
by Grace Githaiga 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

The electoral commission has been ordered to surrender 45,000 laptops used in the March 4 election to the Ministry of Education.The gadgets are to be used to train teachers to implement the free laptops project whose implementation will begin in January. However, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has resisted, saying it can only release the computers if the correct transfer of assets procedures are followed. http://www.nation.co.ke/News/IEBC+ordered+to+give+laptops+for+schools/-/105…

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Laptops - policy, budgets, data
by Andrea Bohnstedt 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Jason Lakin makes some excellent (and very very common sensical) points on policies, budgets and data - concerns the laptop initiative as much as as host of other issues: 'What is the vaunted laptop policy, for example? It is a matter of constant discussion, yet we really do not know what it entails. This lack of clarity leads to sterile debate. (...) Policies are not made on television or on the radio. Serious policy must be written down, it must contain details, and it must include information about costs. (...) Another point that seems trivial but unfortunately needs repeating is that transparency about policy is not enough. The data that government puts out must also be accurate.' From: http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/OpEd/comment/Mass-medical-suicide-and-mind-… Apologies if anyone has posted this already. Have a lovely week! Andrea

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FW: Call for Proposals: Phase 2 of project on ICTs, Peacebuilding, and Statebuilding
by Grace Githaiga 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Listers FYI > From: LKogen(a)asc.upenn.edu > Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2013 08:44:37 -0400 > Subject: Call for Proposals: Phase 2 of project on ICTs, Peacebuilding, and Statebuilding > To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com; alice(a)apc.org > CC: iginio.gagliardone(a)csls.ox.ac.uk; nicole.stremlau(a)csls.ox.ac.uk; lsh(a)asc.upenn.edu; bsmith(a)asc.upenn.edu > > Dear Grace and Alice, > > I wanted to let you know about a second Call for Proposals for our > project on ICTs, Peacebuilding, and Statebuilding in Eastern Africa, > and encourage you to apply! The details are attached. > > Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. > > Best, > Lauren > > -- > Lauren Kogen, PhD > Center for Global Communication Studies > University of Pennsylvania > 202 S. 36th St. | Philadelphia, PA 19104 > Office: (+1) 215.746.8474 | Skype: LaurenKogen

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Introducing an ICT solution to you
by Ignite Consulting 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, Thank you for the overwhelming reviews and queries. We truly appreciate the follow through. We have a DemoDay Monday 19th at the Business Lounge, 4th Floor, The Junction Mall. From 9:30am to 4pm. Dayvee hosts the the DemoDays, incase of additional queries and confirmation on attendance, please email him Dayvee(a)insite.co.ke or call 0705 980 520. Video link for those who missed it here you go... http://youtu.be/F2t-R6UeFjw With thanks, Njeri Rionge, ------ Dear KICTAnet Members, Over the years we (Ignite Consulting) have interacted with different sectors on Organization Effectiveness, ICT Sensitization and other related Management Consulting work. During this period we learnt a lot about what makes or breaks organization development and builds sustainable businesses. These lessons learnt were not in vain, they have informed the innovative development of our intuitive PeachCRM.com, a product of Insite Limited, Insite was incorporated to handle technology enhancements that benefit business retooling needs for small and medium size companies, based on work that we do as Ignite Consulting Limited, with intention to separate capacity and organize service delivery mechanisms that are effective. We opted to drive the online technology business separate to help on board ICT tools for your business. To learn more about this tool have a look at the video informercial http://youtu.be/F2t-R6UeFjw and let us know what you think. As we all know with cloud computing, services offered on the cloud have no restrictions. And customization is not difficult to do when the need arises. This tool can be used by english speaking companies around the world. In particular here at home, distributors, traders, service providers, our 47 counties, associations and professional e.g doctors, lawyers, accountants, business advisors can all benefit from using this tool. Our testers said I quote "It's more then a CRM". You will see that last month the tool received the CIO 100 Award recognition and for that we thank the judges and CIO for the work they are doing for our East African region. For more information please contact our Chief Software Architect Dayvee Ngugi on 0726577045 or email dayvee(a)insite.co.ke This is a true vision 2030 agenda product and I am sure those of you that need this tool and support us will benefit. It goes for kes. 1000 per user per month and it's pay as you go, no contracts, which means your responsible for your documents when you chose not to continue with the services. Your feedback is important to us. I have not been active on this list in a long while, though I remember the beginning of this list only to well. Stay Blessed. Regards, Njeri Rionge Contacts: Cell +254 705 980 520 LandLine +254 20 360 1630 Purshottam Place, 7th Floor Or c/o Business Lounge The Junction Mall 4th Floor. Sent from my iPhone

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Safaricom boss Bob Collymore to Cofek on quality of service
by Grace Githaiga 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

Mobile telephony giant Safaricom Ltd now says that it "continues to invest significant resources in terms of time, manpower and financial investments in order to ensure that we provide all our subscribers with our services at a good quality. This is further augmented by our current objective to be the best network in Kenya". http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/218-safaricom-boss-bob-collymore-t…

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Africa Growth and Technology Summit - The Gambia September 2013
by Poncelet Ileleji 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

Hello Colleagues, Good Day, The African growth and Technology Summit will held in the Gambia at the end of September 2013 running in parallel with the ECOWAS ICT Ministerial meeting that the Gambia is hosting. For registration and other details please visit http://agtts.insistglobal.com/about For any further details please do not hesitate to contact me Regards Poncelet -- Poncelet O. Ileleji MBCS Coordinator The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio MDI Road Kanifing South P. O. Box 421 Banjul The Gambia, West Africa Tel: (220) 4370240 Fax:(220) 4390793 Cell:(220) 9912508 Skype: pons_utd *www.ymca.gm www.waigf.org www.aficta.org www.itag.gm www.npoc.org http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753 *www.diplointernetgovernance.org * *

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WIRING AFRICA FOR SURVEILLANCE OR MONEY?
by Ali Hussein 11 Aug '13

11 Aug '13

Listers This is an interesting article about the Chinese Telco Giant, Hauwei. Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei may have been all-but-barred from doing business in the U.S. over allegations that it's basically an intelligence agency masquerading as a tech business. In Africa, however, Huawei is thriving. From Cairo to Johannesburg, the Chinese telecom has offices in 18 countries and has invested billions of dollars in building African communications networks since the late 1990s. The company's cheap cellular phones today dominate many of Africa's most important markets - and that was before Huawei teamed up with Microsoft earlier this year to launch a low-cost smartphone on the continent. Just in the past few months, the firm closed a pair of telecommunications deals in Africa each worth more than $700 million, part of an African business that brings in more than $3.5 billion annually for the Chinese firm. According to Huawei's marketing materials, the projects are all part of a mission of "Enriching [African] Lives through Communication." But current and former U.S. officials - as well as outside security analysts - worry there could be another agenda behind Huawei's penetration into Africa. They suspect that the Chinese telecom could be wiring the continent for surveillance. http://ictafrica.info/FullNews.php?id=10422 This article may have come straight out of a Cold War Propaganda manual by the West - Since they are also very involved in cyber surveillance for both economic and national security purposes. Still one wonders whether we are not seeing the Scramble for Africa - Part II. Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Re: [kictanet] Equity says M-Pesa lines should be open
by Baiju Shah 10 Aug '13

10 Aug '13

Hi All, +1 Agreed with Ali, both Safaricom and Equity are known to have tried to run hand in hand on the mobile money, peer to peer transfers etc. After a failed attempt by Equity with m-kesho, where they had the right opportunity to exploit the network Safaricom has build out now they are complaining. The financial sector needs to agree on payment standards which they could get M-Pesa to align to thus bring and even playing field, but our bankers are continuously chasing M-Pesa and other mobile money products. Today, if you consider what M-Pesa offers and it is very easy for the financial industry to replicate but requires the level of boldness and innovation that Safaricom under Michael J. displayed in an poorly regulated market or accept that Safaricom has the necessary banking licences to compete with them as stance of equal footing. Whilst CCK in return opens out an MVNO's licensing opportunity to other interested parties like financial institutions to increase competition. I foresee a financial institution or a supermarket (e.g. Tesco UK) could become one stop shop for providing various services provided by the a mobile network operator and a financial institution. This is leading to sophisticated bundling of services that provide the convenience a customer requires but leave the core competencies of running the MNO in the hands of specialist. The question here is of the customer footfall and how an organisation is able to services its customer requirements with the right value for money propositions. That is my 2 cents worth on reflection of the on going discussion. Best Regards, Baiju Shah Managing Partner Telemedia Africa Ltd. Tel. +254 787332247 On 1 Aug 2013, at 21:22, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > Re: [kictanet] Equity says M-Pesa lines should be open

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Introducing an ICT solution to you
by Ignite Consulting 09 Aug '13

09 Aug '13

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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Board of Trustees Elects New Chair
by Barrack Otieno 08 Aug '13

08 Aug '13

Listers, FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> Date: Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 10:41 PM Subject: [Chapter-delegates] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Board of Trustees Elects New Chair To: "chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org" <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> Internet Society Board of Trustees Elects New Chair**** ** ** New Board seated at Board Meeting, held 3-4 August in Berlin**** ** ** [Berlin, Germany – 07 August 2013] – The Internet Society Board of Trustees seated its new Board and elected a new Chair, Robert Hinden, at its recent meeting in Berlin, Germany. The Internet Society Board provides strategic direction in support of the organization’s mission of preserving the open, global Internet.**** ** ** During the Board meeting, Robert Hinden was elected as the Chair. He is a Check Point Fellow at Check Point Software; a co-inventor of IPv6; a member of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Administrative Oversight Committee (IAOC); and he co-chairs the IPv6 working group (6MAN) at the IETF. Previously at Nokia, he was a Nokia Fellow, Chief Internet Technologist at Nokia Networks, and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at the Nokia IP Routing Group.**** ** ** Hinden commented, “The Internet Society serves a pivotal role in the world, with its vital work as a global leader on Internet policy, technical, economic, and social matters, and as the organizational home to the IETF. It is a privilege to serve as the Chair of the Board of this organization. We have a very international Board, all united by a passion for ensuring the Internet remains free and open for future generations.” **** ** ** The Board expressed its appreciation to outgoing Chair Eva Frölich, who was the first female Chair and provided tremendous leadership since being elected in July 2012. She joined the Internet Society Board of Trustees in 2010 and served as Treasurer for the first two years. Ms. Frölich commented, “It has been an honor to work with the Internet Society and to serve as Chair during the past year. The Internet Society is well-positioned to continue to make an impact on the issues that are critical to the Internet’s future development.” **** ** ** The Internet Society Board of Trustees are elected or appointed by the following groups: Chapters, Organization Members, and the IETF. The results of the 2013 Board elections were:**** •Chapters re-elected Narelle Clark to a three-year term; ** ** •Organization Members re-elected Jason Livingood and elected new Board member, Désirée Miloshevic, both to three-year terms; and **** •Robert Hinden was re-appointed as an IETF appointee to the Board. **** ** ** The current members of the Internet Society Board of Trustees therefore are: **** •Alain P. Aina, Managing Director at Technologies Reséaux & Solutions and Special Projects Manager at AFRINIC (the Internet Address Registry for Africa)**** •Eric Burger, Research Professor of Computer Science, and Director, Security and Software Engineering Research Center at Georgetown University** ** •Narelle Clark, Deputy CEO, Australian Communications Consumer Action Network; President of the Internet Society Australian Chapter**** •Keith Davidson, International Director, InternetNZ**** •Raúl Echeberría, Executive Director & CEO of LACNIC (the Internet Address Registry for Latin America and the Caribbean)**** •David Farber, Distinguished Career Professor of Computer Science and Public Policy in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University**** •Robert Hinden, Check Point Fellow at Check Point Software**** •Jason Livingood, Vice President of Internet & Communications Engineering, Comcast **** •Désirée Miloshevic, Senior Advisor, Public Policy and International Affairs, Afilias **** •Lynn St. Amour, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Internet Society; serves as ex-officio and as a non-voting Trustee**** •Theresa Swinehart, Executive Director, Global Internet Policy, Verizon Communications**** •Rudi Vansnick, President of Internet Society Belgium**** •Bert Wijnen, Research engineer at RIPE-NCC in the Netherlands**** ** ** During the meeting, the Board of Trustees re-elected Scott Bradner as Secretary. Mr. Bradner has dedicated many years of outstanding service to the Internet Society, serving on the Board of Trustees from 1993-1999 and as Secretary since 2003. The Board also re-elected Lynn St. Amour as President and Jason Livingood as Treasurer.**** ** ** “As a global organization, we value the rich diversity and broad range of perspectives of our Trustees,” said Lynn St. Amour, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Internet Society. “We deeply appreciate the Board’s commitment to our Mission and their unwavering support of our vision of an Internet that is open and accessible for everyone.”**** ** ** More information, including biographical details of all Board members and details of the Board selection process, is available at: http://www.isoc.org/isoc/general/trustees.**** _______________________________________________ As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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by Harry Hare | African eDevelopment Resource Centre 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

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Has Kenya lost it's MOJO? Africa IGF 2013 Change in venue.
by Kivuva 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

I'm just wondering if Kenya has lost it's leadership role in IGF issues. For those in the loop, why has the African IGF venue changed from Kenya to Ethiopia? Are we suffering from "lack of Dr. Ndemo"? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nnenna Nwakanma <nnenna75(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2013 15:36:46 +0000 Subject: [FOSSFA Members] UPDATE: Africa IGF 2013: Change in dates and venue. To: members <members(a)mail.fossfa.net>, AfriCS-IG <africs-ig(a)lists.apc.org>, "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Africa Internet Governance Forum 2013: Month: September Dates: 24 - 26 Venue: African Union headquarters City: Addis Ababa Country: Ethiopia Link: www.uneca.org/afigf Contacts: afigf(a)uneca.org faymakane(a)gmail.com nnenna75(a)gmail.com -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Re: [kictanet] Equity says M-Pesa lines should be open
by Edwin Onchari 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

Andrea, You mean to say that if I go to an Mpesa outlet in a remote location such as Nyamira on a Sunday evening, I can deposit money into my friend's Visa/Mastercard to get me an Eagles T-shirt from Philly without the need for me to have a safcom line or go to a bank? If so, then my suggestion is time barred, otherwise, that is the kind of innovation I meant Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 3:54 PM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 75, Issue 21 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Equity says M-Pesa lines should be open (Andrea Bohnstedt) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2013 15:53:46 +0300 From: Andrea Bohnstedt <andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> To: Edwin Onchari <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Equity says M-Pesa lines should be open Message-ID: <CAFaobUCDn=RuA-ih6nmd-rp5Ji10X32Lonp9shYDYnKbRCnxaQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Safaricom/Visa co-operation was launched in early 2011, so shop away in Helsinki! On 6 August 2013 15:50, Edwin Onchari <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> wrote: > As many have pointed out, opening up Mpesa will benefit Safcom in the > long run. As some have quoted the case of AT&T, if Safcom were to open > up Mpesa, and may I suggest even setup Mpesa as a separate > organization, the growth will enormous. I can foresee a scenario where > the platform will penetrate the market segments that have eluded other > electronic money transfer providers such as Visa/Mastercard- or even have collaborations with them. > Imagine having someone deposit money into my Mpesa account in Nyamira- > Kenya and be able to use my visa card at a shop in Helsinki! I only > see benefits accruing to Safcom on this > > Kind regards, > Edwin > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] > On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 12:54 PM > To: Edwin > Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 75, Issue 17 > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than > "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: [ISOC_KE] Fwd: [IRPCoalition] will happen - IGF Bali > (Ali Hussein) > 2. Re: Equity says M-Pesa lines should be open (Ali Hussein) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2013 12:27:49 +0300 > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > To: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, > "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Fwd: [IRPCoalition] will happen - > IGF Bali > Message-ID: <3CDA412A-EE1C-469C-B0D3-5020B77FB4F1(a)hussein.me.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > :) > > Thanks > > Ali Hussein > CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd > Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > > +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > > "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > > Sent from my iPad > > On Aug 6, 2013, at 9:29 AM, "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" > <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Thats Indonesian (I think) > > You can get it translated on Google Translate...but the gist of it > > is > that > the local organising committee has confirmed that IGF will happen as > scheduled. > > Thanks! > > > > > > 2013/8/5 Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > >> Yawa Grace! :) > >> > >> Na hio ni lugha gain? > >> > >> Ali Hussein > >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd > >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > >> > >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > >> > >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian > >> Proverb > >> > >> Sent from my iPad > >> > >> On Aug 5, 2013, at 3:55 PM, "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" > >> <nmutungu(a)gmail.com > > > wrote: > >> > >>> > >>> > >>> Forwarded Message: > >>> > >>> Just got this news from a friend that its now official that IGF > >>> Bali > will be organized as planned. > >>> > >>> http://m.kominfo.go.id/berita/detail/4095/Siaran+Pers+No.+61-PIH-K > >>> OM > >>> INFO-8-2013+tentang+Indonesia+Bersama+Komunitas+Internet+Multi-Sta > >>> INFO-8-2013+tentang+Indonesia+Bersama+Komunitas+Internet+ke > >>> holder+Global+Siap+Menjadi+Tuan+Rumah+IGF+2013+-+Bali > >>> > >>> Congratulations everyone, who have been working very hard behind > >>> the > scenes to make it happen. > >>> > >>> More power to you all, > >>> > >>> Best wishes and regards > >>> Shahzad > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Carolina Rossini > >>> Project Director, Latin America Resource Center Open Technology > >>> Institute New America Foundation // http://carolinarossini.net/ > >>> + 1 6176979389 > >>> *carolina.rossini(a)gmail.com* > >>> skype: carolrossini > >>> @carolinarossini > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> IRP mailing list > >>> IRP(a)lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org > >>> http://lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listi > >>> nf > >>> o/irp > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) > >>> Kenya > >>> Skype: gracebomu > >>> Twitter: @Bomu > >>> Website: > >>> http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> isoc mailing list > >>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > >>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > > > > > > > -- > > Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) > > Kenya > > Skype: gracebomu > > Twitter: @Bomu > > Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was > scrubbed... > URL: > < > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/attachments/20130806/f > 38f9d > ec/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2013 12:46:31 +0300 > From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > To: James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Equity says M-Pesa lines should be open > Message-ID: <0126DB5E-5E6E-479E-B7ED-5CB6473C6925(a)hussein.me.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > James ad all > > Well put. The difference though is that industry's open up themselves > for open standards. Rarely do companies. > > Its incumbent upon TESPOK to convince Safaricom to open up its Mpesa > system 'fully' as many listers have suggested. The fact is that the > Safaricom chaps are clever enough to see this coming (and if they are > not unfortunately they will go the way of Telkom Kenya). > > Rarely has government intervention in open standards helped the people > they are supposed to help. Even the Banking sector clearing house is > run by Bankers with the hawkish eyes of central bankers looking on. > > Safaricom will open up Mpesa fully - when they are good and ready and > not a moment sooner. That's my take. > > Ali Hussein > CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd > Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > > +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > > "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > > Sent from my iPad > > On Aug 6, 2013, at 11:15 AM, James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Openness > > > > I have always felt very strongly about this issue and I agree M-PESA > should be open. I used to barge Michael Joseph relentlessly about this. > Open > first in the sense that third parties can interface their products on > their API but secondly and more importantly, open to talk to other > platforms the way banks talk to each other. I can withdraw money from > Pesa Point or another non-Barclays quite easily. > > > > The fact is we cannot let platforms that stifle innovation continue > > to > prosper. AT&T was finally split up in 1984 not because of its > overwhelming market dominance, but that IT WAS REFUSING TO ALLOW NEW > INNOVATIONS TO WORK ON ITS PLATFORMS thus overall stifling technology. > > > > In the same way, this is not a sustainable position for M-PESA if it > projects its medium to long-term horizon, surely it must see that even > the government will not be comfortable constantly hearing that this % > of our GDP passes through M-PESA. > > > > If I was Safaricom I would be strategizing on how to open up the > > platform > as painlessly as possible before the combination of disruptive market > forces and government national security interests converge. > > > > Already I can deposit money into my bank account with M-PESA and > > withdraw > it with Airtel Money. Surely, you don't need to be a genius to see > that you don't need that middle man called the bank if the demand for > the service is there. > > > > Regards > > > > James > > > > > > On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 9:15 AM, Mark Mwangi <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> In my opinion what Equity is asking for is for a common platform > >> aka a > common account that can be credited and debited by airtel money, yu > cash orange money, tangaza etc in the manner that a visa credit card > is open game for any merchant, bank etc. This way M-pesa becomes a > platform and not a safaricom product. > >> > >> I actually don't see how Safaricom looses in this scenario. > Exponentially > more transaction fee collections, Increased dependence by industry > players, maintain the intellectual property and ownership of the platform etc. > >> > >> Maybe they are reluctant due to technological immaturity. I also > wouldn't > want to embarrass myself after being feted worldwide. > >> > >> > >> On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:31 PM, Kivuva > >> <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > wrote: > >>> @areba, what Equity wants, if I'm not wrong is the ability for you > >>> to setup a club within MPESA where you can use the platform to > >>> transfer funds without them passing through Safaricom. > >>> > >>> The MPESA platform becomes an enabler. 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Re: [kictanet] Equity says M-Pesa lines should be open
by Edwin Onchari 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

As many have pointed out, opening up Mpesa will benefit Safcom in the long run. As some have quoted the case of AT&T, if Safcom were to open up Mpesa, and may I suggest even setup Mpesa as a separate organization, the growth will enormous. I can foresee a scenario where the platform will penetrate the market segments that have eluded other electronic money transfer providers such as Visa/Mastercard- or even have collaborations with them. Imagine having someone deposit money into my Mpesa account in Nyamira- Kenya and be able to use my visa card at a shop in Helsinki! I only see benefits accruing to Safcom on this Kind regards, Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 12:54 PM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 75, Issue 17 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: [ISOC_KE] Fwd: [IRPCoalition] will happen - IGF Bali (Ali Hussein) 2. Re: Equity says M-Pesa lines should be open (Ali Hussein) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2013 12:27:49 +0300 From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> To: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Fwd: [IRPCoalition] will happen - IGF Bali Message-ID: <3CDA412A-EE1C-469C-B0D3-5020B77FB4F1(a)hussein.me.ke> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" :) Thanks Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad On Aug 6, 2013, at 9:29 AM, "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Thats Indonesian (I think) > You can get it translated on Google Translate...but the gist of it is that the local organising committee has confirmed that IGF will happen as scheduled. > Thanks! > > > 2013/8/5 Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >> Yawa Grace! :) >> >> Na hio ni lugha gain? >> >> Ali Hussein >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Aug 5, 2013, at 3:55 PM, "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> Forwarded Message: >>> >>> Just got this news from a friend that its now official that IGF Bali will be organized as planned. >>> >>> http://m.kominfo.go.id/berita/detail/4095/Siaran+Pers+No.+61-PIH-KOM >>> INFO-8-2013+tentang+Indonesia+Bersama+Komunitas+Internet+Multi-Stake >>> holder+Global+Siap+Menjadi+Tuan+Rumah+IGF+2013+-+Bali >>> >>> Congratulations everyone, who have been working very hard behind the scenes to make it happen. >>> >>> More power to you all, >>> >>> Best wishes and regards >>> Shahzad >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Carolina Rossini >>> Project Director, Latin America Resource Center Open Technology >>> Institute New America Foundation // http://carolinarossini.net/ >>> + 1 6176979389 >>> *carolina.rossini(a)gmail.com* >>> skype: carolrossini >>> @carolinarossini >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> IRP mailing list >>> IRP(a)lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org >>> http://lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinf >>> o/irp >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) >>> Kenya >>> Skype: gracebomu >>> Twitter: @Bomu >>> Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu >>> _______________________________________________ >>> isoc mailing list >>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > > > -- > Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) > Kenya > Skype: gracebomu > Twitter: @Bomu > Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu

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Fwd: [IRPCoalition] will happen - IGF Bali
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

Forwarded Message: Just got this news from a friend that its now official that IGF Bali will be organized as planned. http://m.kominfo.go.id/berita/detail/4095/Siaran+Pers+No.+61-PIH-KOMINFO-8-… Congratulations everyone, who have been working very hard behind the scenes to make it happen. More power to you all, Best wishes and regards Shahzad -- *Carolina Rossini* *Project Director, Latin America Resource Center* Open Technology Institute *New America Foundation* // http://carolinarossini.net/ + 1 6176979389 *carolina.rossini(a)gmail.com* skype: carolrossini @carolinarossini _______________________________________________ IRP mailing list IRP(a)lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org http://lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/irp -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu

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Equity says M-Pesa lines should be open
by Walubengo J 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

@Ali, Funny how Equity is thinking like me below...exactly my idea about "unbundling" MPESA. It should be "open-access" and I dont see how that would affect Safcom intellectual property rights to MPESA. It as about inter-operability - think "Mobile Phone Inter-connection" agreements where competing operators interconnect at a fee that is settled regularly. Perhaps if this open-access model to MPESA was available, we would not have Posta-Kenya trying to re-invent the wheel and CS Matiangi /Govt trying to create another monopoly in this space. walu. ~~~ Read on.. Equity Bank has hit criticised Safaricom over its continued refusal to open up the M-Pesa platform to enable its users transact business with other mobile money networks. The commercial bank said this has kept the cost of mobile money transaction high and may hinder further growth in the mobile commerce in Kenya. Equity Bank joins the other mobile operators, Airtel and Essar Telecom, who have been pushing for cross network operations in mobile money business. "Financial services by nature should be inter-operable,” said John Staley, chief officer for finance, innovation and technology at Equity. "Kenya has not seen much of this as one of the operators has tried as much as possible to be on a closed loop,"Stanley said. From.. http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-130261/equity-says-m-pesa-lines-shou…

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CCK to renew Safaricom's licence
by Wambua, Christopher 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Listers, CCK to renew Safaricom's licence Kenya's largest mobile operator - Safaricom - will pay Kshs2.36billion (US$27million) for renewal of its operating licence for a further term of 10 years. CCK today announced that the renewal of Safaricom's licence would depend on the operator paying the renewal fee upfront and meeting the set minimum quality of service standards by June 2014. Safaricom's initial licence term of 15 years is set to expire on 30th June 2014 but has a provision for a possible renewal for a further term of 10 years. Addressing the media at the CCK offices, CCK Director General Mr. Francis Wangusi said the renewed Safaricom licence would come with a set of new licence terms and conditions negotiated between the regulator and the mobile operator. The licence renewal fee of US$27 million is based on the bid price offered for the third GSM mobile licence by the latest entrant to the mobile telecoms market in Kenya -Econet Wireless Kenya Ltd (now Essar Telecom Kenya Ltd). The Director General said that whereas Safaricom has significantly contributed to the economy, developed innovative products and services and met most its licence obligations, the mobile operator needs to up its game in regard to meeting the set quality of service standards. ''We have considered the fact that whereas Safaricom has met most of its licence obligations, its continued failure to meet the set Quality of Service standards remains a concern that needs to be addressed,'' said Mr. Wangusi. Mr. Wangusi further said the three other mobile operators would pay the same amount for renewal of their licences for a further term of 10 year to ensure parity and a level playing ground for all service providers in the sector. At the sametime, the Director General said the spectrum assigned to the four mobile operators will be subjected to an auction after the expiry of the 10-year renewal term. , The full statement of the Director General is available on the CCK website at http://www.cck.go.ke/news/speeches/2013/Press_statement__Safaricom_licence.… Wambua

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Re: [kictanet] [African-ig-school] Highway Africa Awards - Call out
by Kivuva 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

> Some of you might be interested in nominating an organization or > individual, or nominating your own organization for the Highway Africa > Awards. Further information on the website: > http://www.highwayafrica.com/?page_id=8 **** > > ** ** > > *CALL-OUT OPEN: Telkom-Highway Africa New Media Awards 2013*** > > The 17th Highway Africa Conference, taking place at Rhodes University, > South Africa, is set to host the 13thth edition of the Highway Africa New > Media Awards. Sponsored by Telkom, these are unique and prestigious awards > on the continent that reward innovative use of Information Communication > technologies (ICTs) in journalism that serves Africa and its citizens. The > awards were pioneered to highlight the role that ICTs play to enhance > journalism and the media, in the process uplifting communities.**** > > The conference takes place from 1- 2 September 2013, and hereby calls for > nominations for the Telkom- Highway Africa New Media Awards in 3 new > categories: **** > > - *Innovative newsroom* – newsrooms across Africa can submit > nominations based on their innovative use of digital media including > online, social and mobile media. **** > - *Best African ICT Blog* – Followers or bloggers may nominate an > African-based or diasporic African blog based on its coverage, debate and > use of ICTs within the African context.**** > - *Innovative use of technology for community engagement* – members of > communities, organisations, or supporters may nominate an organisation > (either corporate or non-profit) based on their innovative use of > technology within a community in Africa. The organisation does not have to > be African based, but the community in which they operate must be.**** > > ** ** > > If you have any questions you can also email me: v.malila(a)ru.ac.za**** > > ** ** > > Cheers, > Vanessa**** > > --------------------------------------------------- > > **** > > Vanessa Malila**** > > Mellon Post-Doc Research Fellow**** > > School of Journalism and Media Studies**** > > Rhodes University**** > > Tel: 0466037110**** > > http://mediaandcitizenship.ru.ac.za/**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > _______________________________________________ > African-ig-school mailing list > Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/african-ig-school > To unsubscribe, email african-ig-school-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.org > > ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh

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The internet is about to get a lot biggger - whatdomain.org
by Kivuva 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Apologies for cross-posting: Check http://www.whatdomain.org/ The WEB's new neighborhoods Over the next two years more than 1,400 new top-level domains will come online, each a new neighborhood. Think you have places to go now? Wait until you see what’s coming. Open Neighborhoods Some new top-level domains will invite anyone to register a domain for any purpose. Need a laugh or want to spread some laughter? Visit a *.lol* website, or set up your own. Interested in motherhood? *.mom* is there for you. And there will be hundreds more to choose from. Internationalized Neighborhoods Why let the Roman alphabet have all the fun? This new domain era will see the first top-level domains in numerous other languages and there will be a موقع. for .みんな in the .世界. The World Wide Web is about to start living up to its name. Geographic Neighborhoods We've discussed country code domains like *.ca* or *.de*. We’ll soon be able to get even more specific with domains related to a specific geography such as a city (visit*.boston*) or region (wine*.aquitaine*). Specialized Neighborhoods Some of the new top-level domains are intended for websites created by members of specific professions, communities, or interests. Looking for a lawyer? A website ending in *.esq* will signify a certified legal professional. Similarly, *.ngo* will be reserved for non-governmental organizations’ websites, and *.catholic* and *.shia* for sites representing those religious communities. Gated Neighborhoods Numerous companies have applied for closed top-level domains and will have complete control over what websites to make available on them. These are usually recognized brand names, like *.montblanc* or *.gucci*. When you visit a website on a closed top-level domain, you can be certain that it’s authorized and overseen by that brand. The new generation of top-level domains will start launching in the fall of 2013 and continue rolling out through 2015. We appreciate your time and interest in learning about this major change coming to the Internet and hope that you’ll find some great new places online, and maybe a new home of your own. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh

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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Board of Trustees Calls on the Global Internet Community to Stand Together to Support Open Internet Access, Freedom, and Privacy
by Barrack Otieno 04 Aug '13

04 Aug '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> Date: Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 6:44 PM Subject: [Chapter-delegates] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Board of Trustees Calls on the Global Internet Community to Stand Together to Support Open Internet Access, Freedom, and Privacy To: "chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org" <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> Internet Society Board of Trustees Calls on the Global Internet Community to Stand Together to Support Open Internet Access, Freedom, and Privacy**** ** ** Fundamental ideals of the Internet are under threat**** ** ** [Berlin, Germany, 4 August 2013] – The Internet Society Board of Trustees during its meeting in Berlin, Germany today called on the global Internet community to stand together in support of open Internet access, freedom, and privacy. Recently exposed information about government Internet surveillance programs is a wake-up call for Internet users everywhere – the fundamental ideals of the Internet are under threat. **** ** ** The Internet Society Board of Trustees believes that government Internet surveillance programs create unacceptable risks for the future of a global, interoperable, and open Internet. Robert Hinden, Chair of the Board of Trustees, stated, “Berlin is a city where freedom triumphed over tyranny. Human and technological progress are not based on building walls, and we are confident that the human ideals of communication and creativity will always route around these kinds of attempts to constrain them. We are especially disappointed that the very governments that have traditionally supported a more balanced role in Internet governance are consciously and deliberately hosting massive Internet surveillance programs.” **** ** ** In the brief period since these surveillance programs were revealed to the general public, the Internet Society Board stated there are already chilling effects on global trust and confidence on the Internet ecosystem. The fact that information about surveillance programs is emerging primarily from countries with a long history of supporting the open Internet is particularly disturbing. As the next billion people come online, these countries should be expected to demonstrate leadership in support of the values that underpin the global Internet. In the wake of these announcements, the Internet Society encourages a return to multistakeholder cooperation to preserve the benefits of the Internet ecosystem for all. **** ** ** The Internet Society Board of Trustees expects governments to fully engage with their citizens in an open dialogue on how to reconcile national security and the fundamental rights of individuals. Security should not be at the cost of individual rights and, in this context, the Board welcomes the initiative by some civil society organizations to promote "International Principles on the Application of Human Rights to Communications Surveillance." The Internet Society endorses these principles, and emphasizes the importance of proportionality, due process, legality, and transparent judicial oversight. The Internet Society believes that surveillance without any such safeguards risks undermining the sustainability of the open Internet.**** ** ** “In the spirit of the pioneers and early innovators of the Internet that were honored this week at the 2013 Internet Hall of Fame ceremony, we urge the global Internet community to defend against attempts by governments to fragment the Internet either through overt regulation or hidden surveillance programs,” commented Lynn St. Amour, President and CEO of the Internet Society. “We must reassert the global spirit of community that is at the heart of the Internet’s growth and success, and stand firm in our belief that openness and collaboration is the best path forward.” **** ** ** _______________________________________________ As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Data Bundles and Expiry Dates
by Ali Hussein 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

Listers Please see below. A few months ago I wrote on this list about Telcos and their expiry dates on data bundles. This is from Safaricom's customer portal. A nice nifty customer service portal. My question however is this:- Is it legal to put an expiry date in bundles that I have already bought? Even if it is written in the fine print of the legal document when you are buying the bundle? What happens when Nov 16 arrives and I haven't finished my bundles? It's like telling me that my fuel will expire on a certain date and my car will stall after that.. I have copied the chukua hatua CCK email so that we can possibly get a legal position on this. Your Data Bundle Balance Account Type Prepay Airtime Balance KShs. 86.55 Night Shift Data Balance 533.07 MB Data Bundle Expiry Date 2013-Aug-02 00:00:00 Data Bundle Balance 1446.5 MB Data Bundle Expiry Date 2013-Nov-16 07:38:34 Bonga Balance 165 Points Refresh my Account Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Offering Posta monopoly status will kill innovation
by Grace Githaiga 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

@Yawe, whats your take? The struggling Postal Corporation of Kenya has found a saviour in newly appointed ICT secretary Fred Matiang’i.To rescue the institution, Mr Matiang’i believes that Postal Corporation’s new electronic payments system, Posta Pesa, should be guaranteed of all government e-payment services.This is the wrong approach to securing financial stability of any institution, not even the Postal Corporation. Mr Matiang’i must be dissuaded from pursuing this route for many reasons. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Opinion-and-Analysis/Offering-Posta-mono…

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Questionnaire of the Working Group on Enhanced Cooperation
by Grace Githaiga 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

Dear Listers Greetings. For those who attended Kenya's IGF last Friday (July 26, 2013), we agreed to respond to the call by the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) to fill out the questionnaire on Enhanced Cooperation as KICTANet and ISOC Ke. Further, it was agreed that people can respond to questions they feel comfortable with and may not necessarily to respond to everything. Kindly get back to me on ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com or Barrack on otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com by August 12, 2013 with your responses. We will then compile and share the responses on both lists. The final document will be submitted to CSTD by August 15, 2013 although it is anticipated that this deadline will be extended. Attached please find the questionnaire and the presentation that I made on Friday on Enhanced Cooperation. Warmly GG and Barrack.

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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] ANNOUNCEMENT: Internet Society Launches Questionnaire on Multistakeholder Participation in Internet Governance
by Barrack Otieno 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

Listers, For information and action. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Konstantinos Komaitis <komaitis(a)isoc.org> Date: Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 12:44 PM Subject: [Chapter-delegates] ANNOUNCEMENT: Internet Society Launches Questionnaire on Multistakeholder Participation in Internet Governance To: Chapter Delegates <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> Internet Society Launches Questionnaire on Multistakeholder Participation in Internet Governance Part of broader dialogue on open and multistakeholder governance for a sustainable Internet [Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland, 02 August 2013] -- The Internet Society today announced the launch of a survey to gain greater insights into multistakeholder governance perceptions and processes at all levels – national, regional, and international. The questionnaire, http://goo.gl/dGW1tv, is open to all interested participants and is available until 30 September 2013. The survey is one component of the Internet Society’s broader initiative focused on the open and sustainable Internet. While the Internet has proven its success from economic, development, technological, and societal perspectives, its continued growth as a multistakeholder platform cannot be taken for granted. The Internet Society strongly believes that to ensure a sustainable Internet, the Internet must maintain its core characteristics of open, global and interoperable technical standards for innovation; open access and freedom of expression for all users; openness for business and economic progress; based on a collaborative, inclusive, multistakeholder governance model. “The open Internet is challenged on many fronts and from many directions. There are attempts to change the very nature of the Internet to address policy problems in areas such as digital content, human rights, privacy, surveillance, and security,” said Markus Kummer, Vice President of Public Policy, Internet Society. “As technology evolves, as more people come online, as business models shift, and as policy priorities change, the Internet also evolves. These changes will have tremendous implications for the overall sustainability of the open Internet ecosystem. The inclusion of all stakeholders as participants in the Internet’s evolution – this is what we call the multistakeholder governance process – is essential.” The Internet Society questionnaire will gather information on the different practices and understandings of multistakeholder governance. Survey data will be used in publications on the evolution of multistakeholder participation and the Internet Society will incorporate the survey feedback into its preparations for upcoming Internet governance discussions, including the 2013 Internet Governance Forum (IGF), the 2014 ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC), and the World Summit on the Information Society Review (WSIS+10). A subsequent phase of the Open and Sustainable Internet initiative will include a call for research papers based on the survey data and engagements to promote the value of open Internet governance. In addition to collecting valuable insights and perspectives, the questionnaire is designed to serve as an informational guide on Internet governance. Constance Bommelaer, Internet Society Senior Director of Global Policy Partnerships, added, “The questions provide background information on key topics, and interactive links enable respondents to learn more about how the Internet works. We hope this survey will empower and encourage participants to engage in the multistakeholder dialogue and let their voices be heard.” About the Internet Society The Internet Society is the trusted independent source for Internet information and thought leadership from around the world. With its principled vision and substantial technological foundation, the Internet Society promotes open dialogue on Internet policy, technology, and future development among users, companies, governments, and other organizations. Working with its members and Chapters around the world, the Internet Society enables the continued evolution and growth of the Internet for everyone. For more information, visitwww.internetsociety.org. Media contact: Wende Cover, cover(a)isoc.org, +1-703-439-2773 Konstantinos Komaitis Policy Advisor, Internet Society komaitis(a)isoc.org tel: +41 22 807 1453 _______________________________________________ As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Why a National Broadband Strategy?
by Barrack Otieno 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

Interesting read, apologies if crossposted. http://www.nation.co.ke/blogs/-/634/1931222/-/view/asBlogPost/-/xi67fp/-/in… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] IGF Bali
by Barrack Otieno 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

Meshack et al, You asked a question about the IGF, the email below might be of help. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Markus Kummer <kummer(a)isoc.org> Date: Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [Internet Policy] IGF Bali To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear all, It is great to see so much enthusiasm around the IGF! We all agree that the IGF needs a more solid financial base - but the current model should be maintained insofar as the funding should go to the central operation and not to the host countries! Patrick made some good points, especially as regards cluster funding. This really ought to be pursued further. Having said that, I feel that it is necessary to take a step back and to look at some of the basic facts. First of all, the UN has not received any official confirmation that Indonesia is withdrawing its offer to host the 2013 IGF. The UN has accepted the offer, but it has not yet issued an invitation to the event. The Under-Secretary-General of the UN is the convenor of the meeting, on behalf of the Secretary-General, in accordance with the Tunis Agenda. Only he would be able to cancel the event. However, cancelling is not an option. Currently, the UN in New York is in touch with the Indonesian authorities at various levels to find out whether they are willing to honour their commitment to host the 2013 IGF. I made the point at yesterday's MAG call that bailing out the Indonesian organizing committee would create a moral hazard. Nick picked up this point - it would indeed be a dangerous precedent that in the end might weaken the IGF instead of strengthening it. Hosting an IGF meeting is a considerable effort, both in terms of workload as well as in terms of funding. We do not have the figure of how much each host country has spent in the past, but estimates vary between USD 2-3 Millions. This should be no surprise to the Indonesian hosts as the IGF Secretariat had explained to them the obligations of a host country as early as in 2010. It seems that the organizing committee was not able to deliver. The question now is who should bail them out - the Indonesian Government or the international community? The missing USD 1 Million is peanuts for a major economy such as Indonesia - if the Government is not willing to come up with that kind of money then it is clear that there is no political support to host the meeting. Again, as Nick pointed out, shifting a UN meeting back to HQ or to another venue would not be a first - this has happened before and it never was the end of the world. I fully understand that there would be a considerable amount of discomfort related to changing travel arrangements and maybe loosing money on cheap non refundable tickets. However, good news is that we have serious expressions of interest from other potential host countries. The budget transparency has been with us for some time. This is a complex issue and we should avoid mixing apples with pears. There is on the one hand the Trust Fund that finances the Secretariat and, on the other hand, the budget of the host country. Both budgets are part of proprietary agreements between the UN and the donor or the host country, respectively. They can only be disclosed if all Parties to the Agreement agree to do so. The UN may be bureaucratic, but whatever UN staff do is based on rules and regulations set forth by UN Member States. There is simply no point in discussing whether these rules are too cumbersome or not. Hosting a UN event away from Headquarters follows rules based on Resolutions adopted by the UN General Assembly - that is the UN's highest legislative authority. These rules are not negotiable. The basic principle is that the extra costs arising from hosting a meeting away from UN Headquarters need to be funded by the Host Country. These costs include funding transport and per diem for UN staff, such as interpreters, security personnel, secretariat and other technical staff. For staff that need to be replaced at HQ (e.g. security personnel, interpreters) it also includes so-called replacement costs (that is to pay for the people who replace those who went to the conference). It is obvious that these costs vary greatly from venue to venue. Nairobi, for instance, is a UN HQ which brings down the cost, as no security personnel or interpreters need to be flown in. Indonesia will invariably more expensive, as most UN staff would need to be flown in. The Host Country has the option of transferring all the funds directly to the UN or assuming some of the costs directly, such as paying for flight tickets and hotel rooms. The UN asks the host country to provide transport from airport to hotels and hotels to venue. It is up to the host country to decide how generous it wants to be with providing free meals and other extras - but that is not a requirement. The standard Host Country Agreement provides the legal framework for the meeting. It puts the UN flag over the meeting and guarantees diplomatic immunity to all participants for any word spoken or written in the context of the meeting. For understandable reasons, this fundamental right is not negotiable. The IGF, with its open door policy, has expanded this notion of diplomatic immunity well beyond the boundaries of what is usually accepted by UN conferences. Any participant with "proven expertise and experience" is accepted without an onerous accreditation process, as it is normally the case for ECOSOC accreditation and other UN conferences. This is a huge accomplishment in terms of furthering multistakeholder cooperation under the UN flag. Putting up with UN rules and regulations is a prize worth paying for this! To cut a long story short: let's stay calm and see whether Indonesia is ready to abide by some of these basic principles and willing to fund the IGF. If they can explain with a reasonable and reasoned budget where the shortfalls are, then we can see whether there is any need for the international community to chip in - but, as I said earlier to some of you: we are not there yet! I do hope that in the end we will go to Bali - but at the same time we should keep all the options open and be ready to shift to another venue. Best regards Markus On Jul 27, 2013, at 9:32 AM, Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello Patrick, > > Thank you for providing this much information as it makes things clearer; looking at the budget, I also agree there are way lots of things that can be reduced as I see that almost half of the budget is relatively for personnel stuff (including the hotel accommodation). > This brings me to ask; why should an event host bear such a huge cost burden towards the UN? Can't the UN also take charge of some of the responsibilities as I believe they should also have budget for this. > Nevertheless, I am not saying all these to defend the host as I also expect that the host knows the current normal drills to hosting an IGF before agreeing to host such an event. IGF Bali is not the first and if Bali is raising this funding concerns, then I will say it's unfortunate. A host country that cannot guarantee at least a 50% funding by her government towards an IGF event budget, should not be granted the hosting rights. > As things stands now, it's just like world is at the mercy of the host :-) > A word to the IGF secretariat is for them handle the situation in a way that will ensure that the future hosting of IGF will be protected from an experience as this. Raising funds now(like the $5 page earlier suggested) to save this may the useful, however it could also create an impression to future hosts and overall determine the life span of igf conferences itself. > sent from Google nexus 4 > > On 27 Jul 2013 05:57, "Patrick Ryan" <patrickryan(a)google.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > As many of you know, the budget and funding issue has been a pet project of mine since February, and has been quite intense since I joined the MAG in May. It's a frustrating process because the way that the UN accounts for projects is not standard (they don't use GAAP accounting, for example), it's obscure, and the details are limited to donors. This makes it really complicated: there's no way to attract donors unless there is transparency, and even when one becomes a donor, there is still much to be desired. I'll spare further soap-boxing on this point for another day, but offer some of the following facts for the community. I don't claim to understand all of this nor have any of us verified them, but at this point sharing them is the only thing that I can see as a path towards resolution. We have two concrete asks that we think can be helpful. > > #1, Request for ID-IGF: tell us what number is needed. > The organization in Indonesia that is now sponsoring the IGF is ID-IGF, and their fundraising brochure is here. It's actually a $2m total figure (although we've also heard $2.5), but the source for the $2m number is on p. 8 ("The overall fundraising target for hosting the IGF in 2013 is USD $1,966,560.20") There are certainly many things that can be reduced, as Vint mentions. Thus, we ask ID-IGF to provide us with a bottom-line number on what they need to raise to move forward. > > #2, Request for UNDESA: clear the path for Tides. As of right now, if any individual wants to fund the IGF, they need an individual contract with UNDESA to do so. That is a complicated process and does not scale (it took Google more than six months to negotiate the contract last year). While crowdsourcing would be wonderful, it's completely impossible. We have a proposed solution, but it is stalled. We propose working with Tides.org, a non-profit that can aggregate funds. Through Tides, we could set up a simple website and crowdsource. Here is my email about Tides as sent to donors and MAG in Feb and in May, and here the actual Tides proposal that Tides sent to the IGF. Our request to UNDESA: clear the path for the Tides proposal so that crowdsourcing can be enabled (UNDESA and Tides have met various times and have exchanged documents, but after five months, it is still open, but should be able to wrap quickly). > > #3, Request for UNDESA: share the budget details with the community. We've asked many times for more transparency in the budget, as noted above. I've documented this request with UN officials as well. It's crucial and not at all controversial in government entities, and it's fundamental to create trust and attract further donors. We've asked UNDESA to share that and think it's important that it be acted upon. Request for UNDESA: share the overall budget details on the IGF with the community, both for the IGF activities and for in-country budgets. > > These requests are straightforward but we'll need the community to support us if you agree. > > Patrick > > ------ > patrick ryan > public policy & gov't relations sr. counsel, free expression and int'l relations > patrickryan(a)google.com | +1.512.751.5346 > > > On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 8:52 PM, Smith, Bill <bill.smith(a)paypal-inc.com> wrote: > ... and I don't believe we have ever been able to get what in business we might call a reasonable budget. Large-scale events like the IGF are expensive and a figure of 2.5mm USD is not unreasonable. I can also state the 900k USD figure for UN "security and support" is in line with estimates I have hear bandied about. I have also been told that those costs are unavoidable for a UN event. > > I, and I expect many others, would consider an attendance fee quite acceptable. Of course there will be issues that would have to be addressed but they are manageable. Perhaps tomorrow will be a better day. > > On Jul 26, 2013, at 7:23 PM, "Vint Cerf" <vint(a)google.com> wrote: > >> the numbers i have are not quite that favorable. I have been told the target is $2.5M and that the Indonesian ISP Alliance has raised $900K of that leaving a shortfall of $1.6M. I don't have adequate breakout to know what is included in these figures. In Azerbaijan, the government apparently tried to pay for all the food and maybe we could ask the attendees to pay an attendance fee to cover that? Until there is more clarity as to out of pocket expense for the venue, networking, other services, it will be hard to raise funds, I think. >> >> >> v >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 7:49 PM, Dr. Alejandro Pisanty Baruch < apisan(a)unam.mx> wrote: >> Wyn, >> >> the consideration that good and trusted friend Peng Hwa conveys is contained (having read him) in my question re unreasonable demands by the UN - and it sure looks like one! >> >> It's very tempting to second-guess what is going on, it's sure the full truth may never out, there does seem to be a lot of mischief and games going on... so let's keep a watchful eye. >> >> One sure thing we will need to do is more transparency in the use of this kind of funds and to understand whether such a bill can be justified and accepted at all. Keep in mind for the right time. >> >> Yours, >> >> Alejandro Pisanty >> >> >> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >> Dr. Alejandro Pisanty >> Facultad de Química UNAM >> Av. Universidad 3000, 04510 Mexico DF Mexico >> >> >> >> +52-1-5541444475 FROM ABROAD >> >> +525541444475 DESDE MÉXICO SMS +525541444475 >> Blog: http://pisanty.blogspot.com >> LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/pisanty >> Unete al grupo UNAM en LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/22285/4A106C0C8614 >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/apisanty >> ---->> Unete a ISOC Mexico, http://www.isoc.org >> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >> >> ________________________________________ >> Desde: internetpolicy-bounces(a)elists.isoc.org [ internetpolicy-bounces(a)elists.isoc.org] en nombre de Winthrop Yu [ w.yu(a)gmx.net] >> Enviado el: viernes, 26 de julio de 2013 18:17 >> Hasta: internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org >> Asunto: Re: [Internet Policy] IGF Bali >> >> In that vein Dr. Alejandro, the numbers show that the Indonesian organizers >> had already successfully raised US$1.15M, a not insubstantial amount. Yes, >> there is still a shortfall of US$1.05M. But it seems to me that without that >> single $900K expense item (mentioned by Prof. Ang below), then the Indons are >> already very close (only $105K remaining) to meeting their target budget? >> >> WYn >> >> >> >> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> > From: *Ang Peng Hwa (Prof)* <TPHANG@... <mailto:TPHANG@... >> > Date: 26 July 2013 08:50 >> > Subject: [Rigf_program] IGF in Indonesia cancelled >> > To: "program@... <mailto:program@..." <program@... >> > <mailto:program@... >> > >> > >> > Folks, >> > >> > This is sad but official: the Indonesian organizers have cancelled the IGF. >> > The announcement was made by the chair of the organizing committee (a >> > businessman) after a meeting with the minister and the civil society group. >> > >> > There is a news report in Bahasa Indonesia at >> > >> http://inet.detik.com/read/2013/07/25/135130/2314218/328/kurang-dana-forum-… . >> >> > >> > Use Google translate and you will be able to read. >> > >> > I had met the civil society organizers just this week. They were asking for >> > possible tips on fund raising. After exploring the options, we concluded that >> > they had approached most of the likely sponsors. Yes, there were some >> > possibilities they had overlooked but these were not many. >> > >> > According to the news report, out of the US$2.2M (Rp22 billion) budget, they >> > had raised US$900k. The Ministry had given US$250k. So they had a shortfall of >> > US$1.05M. >> > >> > Third party sources I checked (i.e. Not the Indonesians themselves) said that >> > one major cost was that the UN had asked for US$900k to fly personnel and >> > security apparatus to the meeting. >> > >> > Knowing a little of the inside story, I would say the situation is more >> > complex than one might have guessed. Next year is the election year for >> > Indonesia. So companies are asking: if I support you now but you do not win, >> > what happens? Then two weeks before the IGF, there is the APEC meeting in the >> > same venue. So the feeling that is Indonesia will be on the world's stage at >> > that time already. Meanwhile, the Minister of Communication, whose ministry >> > oversees the IGF, is under allegations of corruption. It's one of those series >> > of unfortunate events. >> > >> > Regards, >> > Peng Hwa >> > >> > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > CONFIDENTIALITY:This email is intended solely for the person(s) named and may >> > be confidential and/or privileged.If you are not the intended recipient,please >> > delete it,notify us and do not copy,use,or disclose its content. >> > >> > Towards A Sustainable Earth:Print Only When Necessary.Thank you. >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Rigf_program mailing list >> > Rigf_program@... <mailto:Rigf_program@... >> > https://mailman.dotasia.org/mailman/listinfo/rigf_program >> >> >> >> On 7/27/2013 4:12 AM, Dr. Alejandro Pisanty Baruch wrote: >> > Hi all, >> > >> > for all I know ISOC and ICANN already make substantial monetary contributions to >> > the IGF, in different forms. They have been key all over the years. >> > >> > I am glad to see that Google is making a commitment of the right size - enough >> > of a fraction of the total cost to be significant, a real commitment, and also >> > leaving enough space for others to co-own the sustainability of the IGF. >> > >> > I regret that this situation can also be seen as a victory for extortion - >> > parties not honoring their initial expected commitments finding someone to pay >> > for that - and think that we will need to understand the details better (was the >> > UN demanding too much or something unfair? were the parties in Indonesia missing >> > their targets?) in order to judge and to manage this into the future. >> > >> > It remains to be seen whether the extortion worked, or an honest deal is >> > stricken, in Indonesia or elsewhere, and the result will help distill who is >> > actually committed to an open IGF and who may be not so. Certainly Google's >> > contribution has to be welcomed and one would hope that it starts a sort of >> > bidding process in which parties compete to complete the support the ITF needs. >> > Much remains to be sorted out. >> > >> > But it is undeniable good news that there is a way to provide sustainability to >> > the IGF from a multistakeholder set of contributions, and for now I'll reserve >> > all other judgment and celebrate! >> > >> > Yours, >> > >> > Alejandro Pisanty >> > >> > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >> > Dr. Alejandro Pisanty >> > Facultad de Química UNAM >> > Av. 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SharePoint Saturday Nairobi - Sept 21, 2013
by S.M. Muraya 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

Dear Listers, SharePoint Saturday Nairobi is going to be at the iHub. Date: Saturday, Sept 21, 2013 https://spsevents.org/worldwide/Nairobi/Pages/SPS2013.aspx Kenyan and South African SharePoint Professionals will be presenting. Organizations.interested in developing their SharePoint Developer (MCSD) skills can also e-mail sharepoint(a)saltech.co.ke Skills like... http://jobs.csc.com/norfolk-va/web-developer-mcsd-cnet-jquery-security-us-c… :)

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Hakuna Siri ya watu wawili
by robert yawe 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

A top secret National Security Agency program allows analysts to search with no prior authorization through vast databases containing emails, online chats and the browsing histories of millions of individuals, according to documents provided by whistleblower Edward Snowden. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jul/31/nsa-top-secret-program-online-… Regards "Siri means secret in the Swahili language" Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Internet Policy Observatory: Call for Proposals
by Kivuva 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

*From:* Announcements [mailto:announcements-bounces@iamcr.org] *On Behalf Of *CGCS Assistant > *Sent:* 31 July 2013 03:24 PM > *To:* announcements(a)iamcr.org > *Subject:* [IAMCR] Internet Policy Observatory: Call for Proposals**** > > ** ** > > *Internet Policy Observatory: > Call For Proposals* > > The Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) at the Annenberg School > for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, announces a call for > proposals under its Internet Policy Observatory (IPO). One of the goals of > IPO is helping to develop a broad understanding of the conditions, > processes and stakeholders that drive the development > of Internet policies in pivotal countries, and of how those conditions > influence developments at the regional and international levels. > > Proposals should address one or both of the two RFPs described below: > > * Internet Policy Observatory Regional Hub Grants > * Internet Policy Observatory Thematic Grants > > *Internet Policy Observatory - Regional Hub Grant* > > The objective of this Call is to add to a global network of Regional Hubs > supporting Internet policy research with specific regional perspectives. > The purpose of these grants is to encourage research from a variety of > disciplines to help further understanding on how > global Internet policies evolve. > > This Call is open to persons and organizations who are particularly > interested in Internet policy research, and who are based in countries that > are located within (1) Latin America & Caribbean, (2) Middle-East and North > Africa[1], (3) South & South-East Asia[2] / Pacific (4) Central Asia[3](5) > East Asia[4] (6) Sub-Saharan Africa. > > Research groups, universities, and civil society organizations which > already have research programs on Internet policy issues in the relevant > countries and regions are particularly encouraged to apply. Beneficiaries > of related, but different grants awarded under > the Internet Policy Observatory may also apply to this call. > > Eligible proposals should address four core deliverables (Please view the > full RFP for complete descriptions of deliverables): > > 1. Hub Study: The Internet Policy Observatory welcomes proposals that seek > to investigate Internet policy issues within specific countries within a > region, or alternatively the region as a whole. Potential topics to > consider range across the wider field of Internet policy, including, but > are not limited to, issues of Internet governance, Internet filtration and > censorship, implications of military and security services activities and > concerns on policy development, to name but a few examples.**** > > 2. Hub Survey: Proposals should speak to the organization's capacity to > carry out qualitative and quantitative research. As part of > the Internet Policy Observatory's effort to create a global Delphi (expert) > survey on Internet policy formation, organizations will be expected to > incorporate a strategy for the creation and implementation of regional > surveys.**** > > 3. Hub View: A key task of the Regional Hubs is to regularly provide news > on Internet-policy-relevant developments within their region to the IPO > website.**** > > 4. Hub Action: Each Regional Hub should also propose further, regional > specific activity - such as local conferences or workshops - that can be > financed directly from the Grant or might be financed from other sources. > > Grants are expected to be USD 20,000-40,000 per application selected. > > Applications should be submitted by 5pm EST on September 15, 2013. > > Click here< > http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SA9uLA9EmV9W36sUgWfXhYR46VPR2EXbmDoduwbG7Kwa…> > for the full RFP, including information about eligibility, deliverables, > submission guidelines, and award criteria. > > *Internet Policy Observatory Thematic Grants* > > The objective of this Call is to encourage research by individuals and > institutions particularly interested in Internet policy issues. > > This Call is open to persons and organizations who are particularly > interested in Internet policy research and who are based in key > countries/regions or led by a consortium that is located within the key > regions. > > Research groups and civil society organizations which already have > research programs on Internet policy issues in the relevant countries and > regions are particularly encouraged to apply. Fluency in English is > required both for research and relevant administration tasks. > > The thematic focus of the proposals may include, but is not limited to, > one of the general areas (for full descriptions, please view the full RFP. > > * Technical developments and Internet policy > * Governance and Internet policy > * Internet policy and Internet/cyberspace ownership > * Social media and Internet policy > * The socio-economic impact of Internet policy > * The language of Internet Policy > > Applications should be submitted by 5pm EST on September 15, 2013. > > Click here< > http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SA9uLA9EmV8284J14FxIJOTNU0B6B6n_8n4YH3EXlhyZ…> > for the full RFP, including information about eligibility, deliverables, > submission guidelines, and award criteria. > > For more information, please direct comments and questions to > internetpolicy(a)asc.upenn.edu**** > > **** > > _______________________________________________ > African-ig-school mailing list > Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/african-ig-school > To unsubscribe, email african-ig-school-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.org > >

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Report from the Freedom Online Conference in Tunis 2013
by Grace Githaiga 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Lister Please find attached the official report from the 2013 Freedom Online Conference in Tunis in which Victor Kapiyo and Eunice Kariuki participated as a speakers. If you have any comments on the report kindly send them to Lea Kasper at lea(a)global-partners.co.uk. The organisers are interested in obtaining feedback on actions taken as a result of the Conference, or other outcomes, and would similarly appreciate any further information in this respect. Rgds GG

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 159
by kagirijane＠yahoo.com 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Hi all, Thanks a lot for the advice, the case has been taken up by the police as well as Safaricom and investigations are at an advanced level. Jane Kagiri Sent from my iPad On Jul 31, 25 Heisei, at 19:10, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA. > (Wambua, Christopher) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:07:06 +0000 > From: "Wambua, Christopher" <Wambua(a)cck.go.ke> > To: "memakunat(a)yahoo.com" <memakunat(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA. > Message-ID: <20130731160938.7823499.1485.16534(a)cck.go.ke> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Meshak, > > Where necessary we involve other statutory bodies. > > Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. > > From: meshack emakunat > Sent: Wednesday, 31 July 2013 18:53 PM > To: Wambua, Christopher > Reply To: meshack emakunat > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' > Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA. > > > @Bernard > > ain't from central bank but i know that central bank control and regulate commercial banks and safaricom ain't a bank- i stand corrected. > > ________________________________ > From: Bernard Kioko [Bernsoft Interactive Limited] <bkioko(a)bernsoft.com> > To: memakunat(a)yahoo.com > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 11:50 PM > Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA. > > Chris, > > If this true, it sounds to me as a case of a ?dishonest? employee and less of anything to do with Safaricom MPESA. However, I am very curious to know if any action or progress has been made in connection to this. Also, I was wondering, does this fall under CCK only or is Central Bank also a party to resolving this matter and do we have any Central Bank person in here to get any comments. > > > > Kind Regards, > > Bernard Kioko > Chief Executive Officer > Bernsoft Interactive Limited > P.O.Box 15177-00100 Nbi,Kenya > Office: +254-703-080-000 > Mobile: +254-722-540-883 > > From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+bkioko=bernsoft.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Wambua, Christopher > Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 11:14 AM > To: bkioko(a)bernsoft.com > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA. > > Jane, > > I wish to advise your friend to lodge a formal complaint to Safaricom. If the complaint is not handled to her satisfaction, she should escalate the issue to CCK for regulatory intervention. > > The email to CCK should be channelled through chukuahatua(a)cck.go.ke<mailto:chukuahatua@cck.go.ke> > Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. > From: Jane Kagiri > Sent: Saturday, 27 July 2013 10:40 PM > To: Wambua, Christopher > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: [kictanet] FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA. > > > > > Good morning all,I BELIEVE THIS IS A MUST READ BECAUSE KENYANS MUST START SPEAKING OUT AND WE MUST GET ANSWERS WE URGENTLY NEED FROM SAFARICOM. Here goes my story. Yesterday we were at a wedding with a friend of mine,unfortunately her handbag containing all her documents,keys and phones was stolen. To cut a long story short, a lady who had ever been through the same experience adviced us to urgently call all the banks she holds accounts with to stop any transactions. We called the banks and they greatly assisted. It is then that another lady reminded us that we also needed to call safaricom to stop any mpesa transactions too. My friend remembered she had KShs 48,000 on mpesa which she had received to pay for her nephew college fees. Thats when we realized that we needed to urgently call Safaricom, I tried calling for as long as i could until i finally got a customer care agent on the line. I handed my friend the phone to speak to the agent so as to give > any details that would be required and i wouldnt know,but from here,PLEASE PAY ATTENTION. My friend identified herself and went on to explain that her bag had been stolen containing her phones and gave her number requesting if it could be blocked. What caught my attention to the call is when my friend responded," What has my mpesa balance got to do with my request to block my number", but again my friend went ahead to reveal the amount and give her ID number which she was asked for on realizing maybe the agent just wanted to be sure the money was still there. Thats when the agent said " Oh no,the money is much much less, " Again my friend in anger asked,"what is much much less yet you can see the amount on the screen?" the agent went ahead to say that KShs 40,000 had been transfered one hour ago to another number,my friend quckly jumped at that now certain the number would lead us to the thief,the agent quickly changed and said " No you directly > withdrew from an mpesa agent,to which again my friend asked for the details knowing atleast we would follow a trail and see if the bag was dropped somewhere along the way, the agent then said she couldnt reveal any details until we reported to the police and an investigating officer allocated to that case,she concluded by asking where we were to which my friend responded Kiambu and she adviced that we needed to get my friend's mpesa statement to get the details and the nearest customer care from where we were according to her is Nakumatt Mega. That is when i smelt a big fat rat and questions started running through my mind. 1. Which thief however intelligent would be able to guess a pin in a record 30 minutes and get it right and despite being a thief withdraw KShs 40,000 and leave KShs 8000? 2. Why would the Safaricom customer care agent claim it to be a transfer then all of a sudden claim its a withdrawal from an agent when asked about the number > yet those are two transactions with very different codes? 3. Why would anyone in her proffesional capacity refer to an amount as much much less yet if you recall from any calls you may have had with an agent they directly tell you what your balance is? 4. Why would an agent be quick to want to know what your mpesa balance is yet your interest is to have the line blocked? 5. Is Nakumatt Mega the nearest Safaricom Customer Care Office or was someone trying to buy time? 6. As claimed when the call began,i believe that this call was recorded,over to you Bob Collymore, this is one call that needs to be replayed and audited. Finally,this led me to a conclusion with a phrase i tell everyone," Everything happens for a good reason,you may not see it now but one day you will. If my friend's bag was stolen for Kenyans to finally know the truth about what is happening yet we are made to believe its a sequence of events, she confidently says she will have played > her role in society. DEAR ONES, LETS BREAK THE SILENCE AND START ASKING QUESTIONS This incident reminded me of something that happened to me last year, i didnt have money on mpesa and requested a friend who had KShs 20,000 on his to send someone,he erroneously put in a wrong number and the money went to someone else,when we called Safaricom,we were told that the person had already transfered KShs 5000 to another number but they had managed to reverse KShs 15000 and we would get it back in 2days, a few minutes later the same agent called claiming that the KShs 15000 had also been withdrawn, how i wish i had asked questions then because i would have saved so many other people,the more i talk, the more i realize so many people have gone through the same and its common with five digit amounts and what i wondered is, does the information we give in our desperation end up being someone elses fodder. We need answers urgently,safaricom. > > Kindly advice on the way forward. > Your's faithfully > Jane Kagiri > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@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/wambua%40cck.go.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<mailto:kictanet@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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FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA.
by Jane Kagiri 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Good morning all,I BELIEVE THIS IS A MUST READ BECAUSE KENYANS MUST START SPEAKING OUT AND WE MUST GET ANSWERS WE URGENTLY NEED FROM SAFARICOM. Here goes my story. Yesterday we were at a wedding with a friend of mine,unfortunately her handbag containing all her documents,keys and phones was stolen. To cut a long story short, a lady who had ever been through the same experience adviced us to urgently call all the banks she holds accounts with to stop any transactions. We called the banks and they greatly assisted. It is then that another lady reminded us that we also needed to call safaricom to stop any mpesa transactions too. My friend remembered she had KShs 48,000 on mpesa which she had received to pay for her nephew college fees. Thats when we realized that we needed to urgently call Safaricom, I tried calling for as long as i could until i finally got a customer care agent on the line. I handed my friend the phone to speak to the agent so as to give any details that would be required and i wouldnt know,but from here,PLEASE PAY ATTENTION. My friend identified herself and went on to explain that her bag had been stolen containing her phones and gave her number requesting if it could be blocked. What caught my attention to the call is when my friend responded," What has my mpesa balance got to do with my request to block my number", but again my friend went ahead to reveal the amount and give her ID number which she was asked for on realizing maybe the agent just wanted to be sure the money was still there. Thats when the agent said " Oh no,the money is much much less, " Again my friend in anger asked,"what is much much less yet you can see the amount on the screen?" the agent went ahead to say that KShs 40,000 had been transfered one hour ago to another number,my friend quckly jumped at that now certain the number would lead us to the thief,the agent quickly changed and said " No you directly withdrew from an mpesa agent,to which again my friend asked for the details knowing atleast we would follow a trail and see if the bag was dropped somewhere along the way, the agent then said she couldnt reveal any details until we reported to the police and an investigating officer allocated to that case,she concluded by asking where we were to which my friend responded Kiambu and she adviced that we needed to get my friend's mpesa statement to get the details and the nearest customer care from where we were according to her is Nakumatt Mega. That is when i smelt a big fat rat and questions started running through my mind. 1. Which thief however intelligent would be able to guess a pin in a record 30 minutes and get it right and despite being a thief withdraw KShs 40,000 and leave KShs 8000? 2. Why would the Safaricom customer care agent claim it to be a transfer then all of a sudden claim its a withdrawal from an agent when asked about the number yet those are two transactions with very different codes? 3. Why would anyone in her proffesional capacity refer to an amount as much much less yet if you recall from any calls you may have had with an agent they directly tell you what your balance is? 4. Why would an agent be quick to want to know what your mpesa balance is yet your interest is to have the line blocked? 5. Is Nakumatt Mega the nearest Safaricom Customer Care Office or was someone trying to buy time? 6. As claimed when the call began,i believe that this call was recorded,over to you Bob Collymore, this is one call that needs to be replayed and audited. Finally,this led me to a conclusion with a phrase i tell everyone," Everything happens for a good reason,you may not see it now but one day you will. If my friend's bag was stolen for Kenyans to finally know the truth about what is happening yet we are made to believe its a sequence of events, she confidently says she will have played her role in society. DEAR ONES, LETS BREAK THE SILENCE AND START ASKING QUESTIONS This incident reminded me of something that happened to me last year, i didnt have money on mpesa and requested a friend who had KShs 20,000 on his to send someone,he erroneously put in a wrong number and the money went to someone else,when we called Safaricom,we were told that the person had already transfered KShs 5000 to another number but they had managed to reverse KShs 15000 and we would get it back in 2days, a few minutes later the same agent called claiming that the KShs 15000 had also been withdrawn, how i wish i had asked questions then because i would have saved so many other people,the more i talk, the more i realize so many people have gone through the same and its common with five digit amounts and what i wondered is, does the information we give in our desperation end up being someone elses fodder. We need answers urgently,safaricom. Kindly advice on the way forward. Your's faithfully Jane Kagiri

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 151
by kagirijane＠yahoo.com 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Thanks Muraya, I appreciate your sharing the reality as it is because time has come when theory and basic facts no longer work. Fortunately in our cases Safaricom and the police have taken it up and it's under investigation. Jane Kagiri Sent from my iPad On Jul 31, 25 Heisei, at 10:45, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA. (S.M. Muraya) > 2. Re: CCK to renew Safaricom's licence (Ali Hussein) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:25:24 +0300 > From: "S.M. Muraya" <murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com> > To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA. > Message-ID: > <CAE3a0EkqutXtFoWR0r2kaua9Nk1UNwikAkd60JU=Znsb3zS_SQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > In 2011 some CID told me it is easier to "ask" or "pay" telco employees for > help. In other words official channels did not work for Kenyans who do not > have friends (or finances) for the police & telco employees. > > My phone was stolen and a line from a rival telco inserted (as some Google > service revealed). > > Customer "care" in both telcos told me to go back to the police for help > (even after showing them the Police Abstract). > > Note, the phone was stolen at a premises, 50 metres from the police station > where I reported the case to the CID. > > 2 years later no help from any party. > On Jul 31, 2013 8:26 AM, "Kivuva" <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > >> My unsolicited advice! >> >> Take your MPESA statement with the disputed transactions to police, >> and get an abstract. I believe all phone numbers in Kenya are >> registered, and your statement will show who the money was transfered >> to. This must be the simplest of criminal cases to handle. Same thing >> if you send money to a wrong number. >> >> >> NB: Assuming the sim registrant did not use identity theft. its very >> simple to beat the system with the hundreds of national identity cards >> that litter the city. >> >> So long >> >> -- >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/murigi.muraya%40gmail… >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 151
by kagirijane＠yahoo.com 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Thanks Mwendwa Safaricom as well as the police have taken up the matter and it's under investigation. Jane Kagiri Sent from my iPad On Jul 31, 25 Heisei, at 10:45, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA. (S.M. Muraya) > 2. Re: CCK to renew Safaricom's licence (Ali Hussein) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:25:24 +0300 > From: "S.M. Muraya" <murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com> > To: Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA. > Message-ID: > <CAE3a0EkqutXtFoWR0r2kaua9Nk1UNwikAkd60JU=Znsb3zS_SQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > In 2011 some CID told me it is easier to "ask" or "pay" telco employees for > help. In other words official channels did not work for Kenyans who do not > have friends (or finances) for the police & telco employees. > > My phone was stolen and a line from a rival telco inserted (as some Google > service revealed). > > Customer "care" in both telcos told me to go back to the police for help > (even after showing them the Police Abstract). > > Note, the phone was stolen at a premises, 50 metres from the police station > where I reported the case to the CID. > > 2 years later no help from any party. > On Jul 31, 2013 8:26 AM, "Kivuva" <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > >> My unsolicited advice! >> >> Take your MPESA statement with the disputed transactions to police, >> and get an abstract. I believe all phone numbers in Kenya are >> registered, and your statement will show who the money was transfered >> to. This must be the simplest of criminal cases to handle. Same thing >> if you send money to a wrong number. >> >> >> NB: Assuming the sim registrant did not use identity theft. its very >> simple to beat the system with the hundreds of national identity cards >> that litter the city. >> >> So long >> >> -- >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/murigi.muraya%40gmail… >> >> 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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Death of the Internet?
by Brian Munyao Longwe 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Dear all, A phrase in this article boldly states "the issue of internet governance is about to become very difficult.Given what we now know about how the US and its satraps have been abusing their privileged position in the global infrastructure, the idea that the western powers can be allowed to continue to control it has become untenable." Food for thought..... http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/jul/28/edward-snowden-death-of-in… -------------------------------------------------------------------- Repeat after me: Edward Snowden<http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/edward-snowden> is not the story. The story is what he has revealed about the hidden wiring of our networked world. This insight seems to have escaped most of the world's mainstream media, for reasons that escape me but would not have surprised Evelyn Waugh, whose contempt for journalists<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoop_%28novel%29> was one of his few endearing characteristics. The obvious explanations are: incorrigible ignorance; the imperative to personalise stories; or gullibility in swallowing US government spin, which brands Snowden as a spy rather than a whistleblower. In a way, it doesn't matter why the media lost the scent. What matters is that they did. So as a public service, let us summarise what Snowden has achieved<http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/28/opinion/global/the-service-of-snowden.htm…> thus far. Without him, we would not know how the National Security Agency (NSA<http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/nsa>) had been able to access the emails, Facebook accounts and videos of citizens across the world; or how it had secretly acquired the phone records of millions of Americans; or how, through a secret court, it has been able to bend nine US internet<http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/internet> companies to its demands for access to their users' data. Similarly, without Snowden, we would not be debating whether the US government should have turned surveillance into a huge, privatised business, offering data-mining contracts to private contractors such asBooz Allen Hamilton<http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jun/14/edward-snowden-investig…> and, in the process, high-level security clearance to thousands of people who shouldn't have it. Nor would there be – finally – a serious debate between Europe (excluding the UK, which in these matters is just an overseas franchise of the US) and the United States about where the proper balance between freedom and security lies. These are pretty significant outcomes and they're just the first-order consequences of Snowden's activities. As far as most of our mass media are concerned, though, they have gone largely unremarked. Instead, we have been fed a constant stream of journalistic pap – speculation about Snowden's travel plans, asylum requests, state of mind, physical appearance, etc. The "human interest" angle has trumped the real story, which is what the NSA revelations tell us about how our networked world actually works and the direction in which it is heading. As an antidote, here are some of the things we should be thinking about as a result of what we have learned so far. The first is that the days of the internet as a truly global network are numbered. It was always a possibility that the system would eventually be Balkanised, ie divided into a number of geographical or jurisdiction-determined subnets as societies such as China, Russia, Iran and other Islamic states decided that they needed to control how their citizens communicated. Now, Balkanisation is a certainty. Second, the issue of internet governance is about to become *very*contentious. Given what we now know about how the US and its satraps have been abusing their privileged position in the global infrastructure, the idea that the western powers can be allowed to continue to control it has become untenable. Third, as Evgeny Morozov has pointed out<http://www.faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/debatten/ueberwachung/information-con…>, the Obama administration's "internet freedom agenda" has been exposed as patronising cant. "Today," he writes, "the rhetoric of the 'internet freedom agenda' looks as trustworthy as George Bush's 'freedom agenda' after Abu Ghraib." That's all at nation-state level. But the Snowden revelations also have implications for you and me. They tell us, for example, that no US-based internet company can be trusted to protect our privacy <http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/privacy> or data. The fact is that Google, Facebook, Yahoo, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are all integral components of the US cyber-surveillance system. Nothing, but nothing, that is stored in their "cloud" services can be guaranteed to be safe from surveillance or from illicit downloading by employees of the consultancies employed by the NSA. That means that if you're thinking of outsourcing your troublesome IT operations to, say, Google or Microsoft, then think again. And if you think that that sounds like the paranoid fantasising of a newspaper columnist, then consider what Neelie Kroes, vice-president of the European Commission, had to say on the matter recently<http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-654_en.htm>. "If businesses or governments think they might be spied on," she said, "they will have less reason to trust the cloud, and it will be cloud providers who ultimately miss out. Why would you pay someone else to hold your commercial or other secrets, if you suspect or know they are being shared against your wishes? Front or back door – it doesn't matter – any smart person doesn't want the information shared at all. Customers will act rationally and providers will miss out on a great opportunity." Spot on. So when your chief information officer proposes to use the Amazon or Google cloud as a data-store for your company's confidential documents, tell him where to file the proposal. In the shredder

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Number of mobile subscribers dips sligtly in the qurter ending March 2013
by Wambua, Christopher 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Listers, This may be of interest to you [P R E S S R E L E A S E][cid:image007.jpg@01CE8DC3.B9F6EE30] 1st August 2013 News/Business Editor, Number of mobile subscribers dips slightly in the quarter ending March 2013 The number of mobile subscribers in the country dipped from 30.7 million to 29.8 million between January and March this year. According to the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) quarterly Sector Statistics Report for January to March 2013, the decline was mainly attributed to the de-activation of 2.4million unregistered SIM cards during the quarter. The decrease in mobile subscription resulted in a decline in mobile penetration from 78% in the previous quarter to 75.8% in the period under review. Similarly, the total mobile traffic declined by 1.2 per cent to stand at 7.2billion minutes down from 7.3billion recorded in the previous quarter. Uptake of mobile money expanded with subscriptions increasing by 10.1 per cent to reach 23.2million. This growth is attributed to the convenience as well as the value-added services of facilitating payments for goods and services. The number of mobile money transfer agents rose to 74,216 up from 62,300 reported in the previous quarter creating at least 11,916 additional direct jobs in mobile money transfer service during the third quarter. During the same period, the internet/data market grew to reach 9.6million subscriptions. Mobile data/internet subscriptions continued to dominate the market contributing 99% of the total subscriptions. During the quarter, the number of active registered domain names increased by 3.1% to reach 25,764 from 24,983 recorded in the previous quarter. Broadband subscriptions grew by 17.5% to reach 1.17million while international internet bandwidth available in the country increased to 921,319 Mbps. The implementation of the National Broadband Strategy launched recently is expected to accelerate the uptake of broadband in the country. CCK continued to ensure plurality and diversity in the broadcasting industry by issuing temporary authorisation to 10 new TV stations to provide content on the digital platform, bringing the total number of entities issued with temporary authorisation to 84. The total number of FM radio stations stood at 102 while that of existing analogue TV channels which had activated their TV signal on the digital broadcasting platform stood at 13 at end of the third quarter. In the postal and courier industry, eight courier operators were licensed during the quarter but the number of postal outlets declined by 1.9% to reach 622 outlets from 634 in the previous quarter. For more details, see the full sector quarterly report at http://www.cck.go.ke/resc/downloads/Sector_Statistics_Report_for_3rd_Quarte… Wambua

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Re: [kictanet] CCK to renew Safaricom's licence
by Wambua, Christopher 30 Jul '13

30 Jul '13

Mark, The Airtel licence is due for renewal in February. 2015. Apologies for the inadvertent error. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. From: Mark Okuttah Sent: Tuesday, 30 July 2013 10:15 PM To: Wambua, Christopher Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: RE: [kictanet] CCK to renew Safaricom's licence Wambua, Just wondering if Airtel renewal falls on February 2014 and Safaricom June 2014 how come during the press event there was no mention of Airtel license was and from your response it even comes much earlier than Safaricom? Okuttah. From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mokuttah=ke.nationmedia.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Wambua, Christopher Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 8:07 AM To: Mark Okuttah Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK to renew Safaricom's licence Importance: High Ali, I missed it, and thanks for the reminder. As you may appreciate, I have no competence to speak on behalf of the National Treasury. However, my assumption is that that the money goes to big kitty. This may not necessarily be bad for the sector as the same money could be used to develop infrastructure i.e. roads, electricity etc. which are crucial for deployment of ICT infrastructure. Infrastructure is also important in supporting productive activities without which consumption of ICT services would be a challenge. The renewal of Airtel is due in February 2014, Essar in 2018, and Orange in December 2022. It is not expected that shareholders would fail to pay as they have many options of raising the money. If they fail to meet the renewal requirements, the Commission would consider a number of options including auctioning the spectrum. In respect to the Fund, the Commission is currently consolidating licensee comments/input on the USF framework. The framework is meant to inform the public and all stakeholders about the key aspects, considerations, and principles that the Commission shall uphold in administering the Fund (the framework is available at http://www.cck.go.ke/links/consultations/current_consultations/USF-Framewor…) . Once this exercise is completed, the Commission shall embark on the process of invoicing licensees for the levy with a view to bringing the Fund into operation. Best regards, Christopher Wambua Manager – Communications Consumer and Public Affairs Department Communications Commission of Kenya P.O. Box 14448 NAIROBI 00800 Tel: +254 20 4242209 info(a)cck.go.ke<mailto:info@cck.go.ke> www.cck.go.ke<http://www.cck.go.ke> From: Ali Hussein [mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 3:52 AM To: Wambua, Christopher Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] CCK to renew Safaricom's licence Bwana Wambua I'm assuming you missed this:- Wambua Thanks for sharing. That's quite abit of change there! :) may I ask a few questions? 1. How does the exchequer spend this money? Is this plowed back into the sector or does it go into the big kitty and used up among the other monies in the treasury? 2. When are the other telcos licenses coming up for renewal? I'm asking this as I feel its pertinent and linked to the continued vibrancy and competitiveness in the sector. I'm very curious whether the other Telcos - Orange, Yu and Airtel have the local balance sheets to afford this new fee unless their mother companies bail them out. The case of Orange is obvious. They are already asking Telcom France and the Kenyan Government to pump in several billion shillings in a rescue package. So my question is this:- When these licenses come up for renewal and these companies fail to pay up what's the plan? Will we yank their licenses? 3. Lastly Wambua, I have asked this question severally. Where are we at on the issue of the Universal Access Fund? Based on the presentation by Madame Susan Mochache-Wekesa it is very obvious that the country requires to double up on the rollout of the NOFBI to ensure universal broadband access. We know that the members are now in place and its been several months. Can we have a status report on the activities so far and their 5 year Strategic Plan? Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad On Jul 29, 2013, at 5:38 PM, "Wambua, Christopher" <Wambua(a)cck.go.ke<mailto:Wambua@cck.go.ke>> wrote: Edith/Listers One of the responsibilities of CCK is to protect the interests of consumers, including against poor quality of service. To this end, CCK independently monitors the QoS on annual basis to determine whether licensees meet the minimum set parameters or standards. Each year, we publish the performance of the four mobile operators in respect to QoS to empower consumers make informed choices in the market. We also levy penalties on non-compliant licensees (i.e. those that do not meet the set standards). The penalties stipulated in the Kenya Information and Communications Act, CAP 411A of Kshs500,000, are however too low and do not serve as an adequate deterrent. To address this, the penalties have been enhanced in the proposed Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill. CCK is also enhancing its monitoring capabilities to be able to process and publish the performance results more frequently for public information and as a way of encouraging service providers to provide quality services. The monitoring results also assist licensees to identify areas of non-compliance for purposes of improvement. Arising from our concern over QoS performance, CCK has requested non-compliant licensees to submit action plans on how they intend to improve on QoS. Let me also add that QoS is a major consideration in the renewal of licences for the mobile operators and other service providers. The renewal of the Safaricom licence is due in June 2014. CCK is looking forward to enhancing the licence conditions in respect to QoS to make ensure that consumers get value for their money. Best regards, Christopher Wambua Manager – Communications Consumer and Public Affairs Department Communications Commission of Kenya P.O. Box 14448 NAIROBI 00800 Tel: +254 20 4242209 info(a)cck.go.ke<mailto:info@cck.go.ke> www.cck.go.ke<http://www.cck.go.ke> From: Edith Adera [mailto:eadera@idrc.ca] Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 4:43 PM To: Wambua, Christopher Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: RE: [kictanet] CCK to renew Safaricom's licence Dear Wambua, Thanks for bringing this issue to our attention. Actually, 2 weeks ago an email I had composed for the list got deleted before I could deliver it…then I got swamped! The email was about the “poor quality of service” from Safaricom – too many dropped calls, uncompleted calls, undelivered sms”, hanging sms” etc. and asking the BIG QUESTION: “WHAT IS CCK DOING ABOUT THIS UNACCEPTABLY LOW QUALITY OF SERVICE?” I see you have suggested that renewal of license is subject to “ …..meeting set minimum quality of service standards by June 2014.” Why by June 2014? We want good service NOW! Can CCK address this now and get back to us telling us what will be done now and NOT June 2014? Concerned Edith From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke]<mailto:[mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke]> On Behalf Of Wambua, Christopher Sent: July 26, 2013 4:48 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] CCK to renew Safaricom's licence Importance: High Listers, CCK to renew Safaricom’s licence Kenya’s largest mobile operator – Safaricom – will pay Kshs2.36billion (US$27million) for renewal of its operating licence for a further term of 10 years. CCK today announced that the renewal of Safaricom’s licence would depend on the operator paying the renewal fee upfront and meeting the set minimum quality of service standards by June 2014. Safaricom’s initial licence term of 15 years is set to expire on 30th June 2014 but has a provision for a possible renewal for a further term of 10 years. Addressing the media at the CCK offices, CCK Director General Mr. Francis Wangusi said the renewed Safaricom licence would come with a set of new licence terms and conditions negotiated between the regulator and the mobile operator. The licence renewal fee of US$27 million is based on the bid price offered for the third GSM mobile licence by the latest entrant to the mobile telecoms market in Kenya -Econet Wireless Kenya Ltd (now Essar Telecom Kenya Ltd). The Director General said that whereas Safaricom has significantly contributed to the economy, developed innovative products and services and met most its licence obligations, the mobile operator needs to up its game in regard to meeting the set quality of service standards. ‘‘We have considered the fact that whereas Safaricom has met most of its licence obligations, its continued failure to meet the set Quality of Service standards remains a concern that needs to be addressed,’’ said Mr. Wangusi. Mr. Wangusi further said the three other mobile operators would pay the same amount for renewal of their licences for a further term of 10 year to ensure parity and a level playing ground for all service providers in the sector. 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Death of the Silicon Savannah
by robert yawe 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Hi, Just came across an article about the move of data center locations to the cold arctic regions as a way to reduce on cooling costs and this got me wondering if we might need to rethink the location of the Silicon Savannah closer to the icy peaks of Mt. Kenya, we could have President Kibaki offer some spaces at his new home. http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240186066/Facebooks-newest-Arctic-datac… Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Kenya IT Week
by Alvin Morogo 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

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Internet Society Board Launches CEO Search
by Alice Munyua 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-board-launches-ceo-sea… Best Alice

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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Death of the Internet?
by Brian Munyao Longwe 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Hi Ali, Great blog piece. I think that it lays out the background and general context of Internet Governance in a way that any layman can understand. Admittedly, the subject of internet governance is an "elephant in the room" for many countries (including our own) - and in most cases, really only seriously discussed in closed door meetings by people with the right level of security clearance. The concept of a non-aligned movement is an interesting one. Could you perhaps shed more light on what the principles and perspective of such a movement would be? Or would it be more of an "abstain" whenever it comes to voting for or against a particular policy in internet governance? Best regards, Brian On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > Brian > > Thanks for sharing. The issue of Internet Governance is a contentious one. > And always will be. This article exposes the hypocrisy all round. We know > that China, Russia and the Middle East and like minded governments don't > make a secret of the fact that they snoop on their citizens and enemies > alike. It was a foregone conclusion that the US does this as part of its > National Security Apparatus. > > A few months ago on my blog I advocated for a sort of 'Non-Aligned > Movement' and hinted that Kenya could actually take a leadership role in > this space - which I think we already have been to some extent with our > well organized IGFs courtesy of Alice Munyua, CCK, KeNIC and MOIC. > > See my blog on Internet Governance > > http://www.alyhussein.com/internet-governance/ > > This could be the start of a Non-Aligned Movement in Internet Governance. > And this is what we should be pushing. > > Ali Hussein > CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd > Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > > +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > > "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jul 29, 2013, at 11:05 AM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > Dear all, > > A phrase in this article boldly states "the issue of internet governance > is about to become very difficult.Given what we now know about how the US > and its satraps have been abusing their privileged position in the global > infrastructure, the idea that the western powers can be allowed to continue > to control it has become untenable." > > Food for thought..... > > > http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/jul/28/edward-snowden-death-of-in… > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Repeat after me: Edward Snowden<http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/edward-snowden> is > not the story. The story is what he has revealed about the hidden wiring of > our networked world. This insight seems to have escaped most of the world's > mainstream media, for reasons that escape me but would not have surprised > Evelyn Waugh, whose contempt for journalists<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoop_%28novel%29> was > one of his few endearing characteristics. The obvious explanations are: > incorrigible ignorance; the imperative to personalise stories; or > gullibility in swallowing US government spin, which brands Snowden as a spy > rather than a whistleblower. > > In a way, it doesn't matter why the media lost the scent. What matters is > that they did. So as a public service, let us summarise what Snowden has > achieved<http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/28/opinion/global/the-service-of-snowden.htm…> thus > far. > > Without him, we would not know how the National Security Agency (NSA<http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/nsa>) > had been able to access the emails, Facebook accounts and videos of > citizens across the world; or how it had secretly acquired the phone > records of millions of Americans; or how, through a secret court, it has > been able to bend nine US internet<http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/internet> companies > to its demands for access to their users' data. > > Similarly, without Snowden, we would not be debating whether the US > government should have turned surveillance into a huge, privatised > business, offering data-mining contracts to private contractors such asBooz > Allen Hamilton<http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jun/14/edward-snowden-investig…> and, > in the process, high-level security clearance to thousands of people who > shouldn't have it. Nor would there be – finally – a serious debate between > Europe (excluding the UK, which in these matters is just an overseas > franchise of the US) and the United States about where the proper balance > between freedom and security lies. > > These are pretty significant outcomes and they're just the first-order > consequences of Snowden's activities. As far as most of our mass media are > concerned, though, they have gone largely unremarked. Instead, we have been > fed a constant stream of journalistic pap – speculation about Snowden's > travel plans, asylum requests, state of mind, physical appearance, etc. The > "human interest" angle has trumped the real story, which is what the NSA > revelations tell us about how our networked world actually works and the > direction in which it is heading. > > As an antidote, here are some of the things we should be thinking about as > a result of what we have learned so far. > > The first is that the days of the internet as a truly global network are > numbered. It was always a possibility that the system would eventually be > Balkanised, ie divided into a number of geographical or > jurisdiction-determined subnets as societies such as China, Russia, Iran > and other Islamic states decided that they needed to control how their > citizens communicated. Now, Balkanisation is a certainty. > > Second, the issue of internet governance is about to become *very*contentious. > Given what we now know about how the US and its satraps have been abusing > their privileged position in the global infrastructure, the idea that the > western powers can be allowed to continue to control it has become > untenable. > > Third, as Evgeny Morozov has pointed out<http://www.faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/debatten/ueberwachung/information-con…>, > the Obama administration's "internet freedom agenda" has been exposed as > patronising cant. "Today," he writes, "the rhetoric of the 'internet > freedom agenda' looks as trustworthy as George Bush's 'freedom agenda' > after Abu Ghraib." > > That's all at nation-state level. But the Snowden revelations also have > implications for you and me. > > They tell us, for example, that no US-based internet company can be > trusted to protect our privacy <http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/privacy> or > data. The fact is that Google, Facebook, Yahoo, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft > are all integral components of the US cyber-surveillance system. Nothing, > but nothing, that is stored in their "cloud" services can be guaranteed to > be safe from surveillance or from illicit downloading by employees of the > consultancies employed by the NSA. That means that if you're thinking of > outsourcing your troublesome IT operations to, say, Google or Microsoft, > then think again. > > And if you think that that sounds like the paranoid fantasising of a > newspaper columnist, then consider what Neelie Kroes, vice-president of > the European Commission, had to say on the matter recently<http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-654_en.htm>. > "If businesses or governments think they might be spied on," she said, > "they will have less reason to trust the cloud, and it will be cloud > providers who ultimately miss out. Why would you pay someone else to hold > your commercial or other secrets, if you suspect or know they are being > shared against your wishes? Front or back door – it doesn't matter – any > smart person doesn't want the information shared at all. Customers will act > rationally and providers will miss out on a great opportunity." > > Spot on. So when your chief information officer proposes to use the Amazon > or Google cloud as a data-store for your company's confidential documents, > tell him where to file the proposal. In the shredder > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > >

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IGF 2013 in Bali Cancelled?
by Ali Hussein 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Listers This is not confirmed yet but I sincerely hope this can be resolved... Jakarta: The Global Conference on Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2013, which was schedule to be held in Nusa Dua, Bali on October 22 to 25, 2013, confirmed canceled. According to Head of Public Relations and Information Center, Ministry of Communication and Information Gatot S. Dewa Broto told detikINET , Thursday (07/25/2013), " Due to the short of funds the Global conference has been cancelled. We've reported informally to the IGF secretariat. IGF 2013 will cost around Rp 22 billion. Where from Id-IGF organizers had collected Rp 9 billion, while the Ministry of Communications allocates Rp 2.5 billion. So less around Rp 10.5 billion. Had also raised additional funds through the state budget or from BP3TI budget, but failed to materialize. The budget is already tight, with some nations willing to self-finance their own capital alias. So with a heavy heart we have to cancel, we apologize to stakeholders Indonesian internet." http://internetgovernancediplomacy.blogspot.hk/2013/07/igf-2013-cancelled-b… Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Why Cofek resigned from Government's Digital Television Committee on July 11
by Grace Githaiga 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

On June 21, Cofek and the Government of Kenya announced a deal to withdraw our earlier court case against analogue signal switch-off until specific issues were addressed. At the meeting, both the Director General of the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) and the Cabinet Secretary for ICT were present.Under the arrangement, Cofek was to spearhead negotiations on the country’s stalled digital migration. The Federation was to equally withdraw the court case on digital migration. On his part, the ICT Secretary was to obey the law in appointing the consumer representative to the CCK board even if the said appointee would not have been sponsored by Cofek.http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/147-why-cofek-resigned-from-government-s-digital-television-committee-on-july-11

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ICANN Strategy Panels Launched
by Kivuva 27 Jul '13

27 Jul '13

Some interesting jobs in the ICANN strategy Panels. Think global. Here are the panels: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-15jul13-en.htm Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dandjinou Pierre <pdandjinou(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:24:07 +0200 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Strategy Panels Launched To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> A gentle reminder! And kindly note the following : ''Potential panel members need not originate directly from ICANN structures, but should have a deep understanding of and concern for the work being undertaken by ICANN, and an ability to think strategically, globally, and creatively about the challenges inherent in the ICANN Strategy Panels' mandate. Interested individuals should send their resume/CV to the email addresses affiliated with each of the specialty areas by 29 July 2013. Members will be selected by ICANN's President & CEO, in coordination with each ICANN Strategy Panel Chair." Pierre ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 4:29 PM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Strategy Panels Launched To: Pdandjinou(a)gmail.com ** [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-15jul13-en.htm ------------------------------ ICANN Strategy Panels Launched Strategy Panels Unveiled at ICANN 47 in Durban 15 July 2013 During today's opening ceremony of ICANN 47 in Durban, South Africa, President and CEO Fadi Chehadé announced the creation of five new ICANN Strategy Panels that will serve as an integral part of a framework for cross-community dialogue on strategic matters. The ICANN Strategy Panels will convene subject matter experts, thought leaders and industry practitioners to support development of ICANN's strategic and operational plans, in coordination with many other global players, and will be comprised of up to seven members including the chair for an anticipated one-year timeframe. Designed to conduct work in critical strategic areas identified by the community, Board and staff, the ICANN Strategy Panels will build on public input being generated to inform a new, overarching vision and five-year strategic plan, and subsequent operating plan, for the organization. Advisory in nature, the ICANN Strategy Panels will report to Chehadé; will operate in a manner consistent with ICANN's commitment to transparency and accountability; and will channel all views, guidance and advice produced into the standard community and Board processes that guide ICANN's activities. In its fourteen-year history, ICANN has grown to reflect a changing landscape of continued innovation, interconnectedness, and unprecedented growth in the DNS ecosystem, one that transcends groups and borders to serve the public interest. Yet, the Internet is at a critical inflection point as billions of new people are expected to join the global network in the next few years and as the nature of its usage matures dramatically. With this in mind, the ICANN Strategy Panels are expected to help catalyze transformation and advance ICANN's role in the context of a dynamic, increasingly complex global environment. *Schedules and Operations* The ICANN Strategy Panels will conduct their activities, starting in September 2013, primarily online and through conference calls, although face-to-face meetings are expected to take place according to the needs of each panel. The ICANN Strategy Panels will also provide public updates on their progress that will be linked to ICANN's overall strategic and operational planning activities. Dedicated ICANN executive liaisons have been assigned to and will support each of the ICANN Strategy Panels throughout the process. *Members and Objectives* The ICANN Strategy Panels will focus specifically on identifier technology innovation; ICANN's role in the Internet organizations' ecosystem; ICANN multistakeholder innovation; the public responsibility framework; and the role of ICANN in the future of Internet governance. Chairs who will lead the panels in their respective concentrations and who will guide the panels in their groundbreaking efforts have been identified; however, qualified individuals interested in serving as committee members are still being sought. Potential panel members need not originate directly from ICANN structures, but should have a deep understanding of and concern for the work being undertaken by ICANN, and an ability to think strategically, globally, and creatively about the challenges inherent in the ICANN Strategy Panels' mandate. Interested individuals should send their resume/CV to the email addresses affiliated with each of the specialty areas by 29 July 2013. Members will be selected by ICANN's President & CEO, in coordination with each ICANN Strategy Panel Chair. ------------------------------ Strategy Panel on Identifier Technology Innovation Chair: Paul V. Mockapetris<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/bios#paul-mocka…> [image: Paul V. Mockapetris]<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/bios#paul-mocka…> Contact: itipanel(a)icann.org Key Deliverables: - Engage with the ICANN community and public on technology matters; - Develop a technology roadmap for DNS and other identifiers; and - Provide a technology roadmap for ICANN technical and security operations, including best practice recommendations and reference systems. ------------------------------ Strategy Panel on ICANN's Role in the Internet Organizations' Ecosystem Chair: Vinton G. Cerf<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/bios#vinton-cerf> [image: Vinton G. Cerf]<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/bios#vinton-cerf> Contact: ioepanel(a)icann.org Key Deliverables: - Facilitate review of the assumptions, linkages and frameworks that underlie ICANN's responsibilities in the current Internet ecosystem; - Seek insights on ways to maintain and enhance ICANN's stewardship in an evolving ecosystem; and - Cultivate thought leadership on ways in which ICANN can serve a complex set of Internet constituencies. ------------------------------ Strategy Panel on ICANN Multistakeholder Innovation Chair: Beth Simone Noveck<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/bios#beth-simon…> [image: Beth Simone Noveck]<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/bios#beth-simon…> Contact: msipanel(a)icann.org Key Deliverables: - Examine how Internet policy related to unique identifiers might be best managed in the future; - Propose new models for broad, inclusive engagement, consensus-based policymaking and institutional structures to support such enhanced functions; and - Design processes, tools and platforms that enable the global ICANN community to engage in these new forms of participatory decision-making. ------------------------------ Strategy Panel on the Public Responsibility Framework Chair: Nii Quaynor<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/bios#nii-quaynor> [image: Nii Quaynor]<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/bios#nii-quaynor> Contact: prfpanel(a)icann.org Key Deliverables: - Propose ICANN's role and five-year strategic objectives and milestones for promoting the global public interest vis-à-vis ICANN's mission and core values and for building out the base of internationally diverse, knowledgeable and engaged ICANN stakeholders, especially within the developing world; - Propose a framework for implementation of ICANN's role, objectives and milestones for promoting the global public interest, building capacity within the ICANN community, and increasing the base of internationally diverse, knowledgeable and engaged ICANN stakeholders; and - Provide advice on programs and initiatives that help achieve the above objectives. ------------------------------ Strategy Panel on the Role of ICANN in the Future of Internet Governance Chair: TBD [image: TBD] Contact: figpanel(a)icann.org Key Deliverables: - Provide a set of guiding principles to ensure the successful evolution of ICANN's transnational multistakeholder model in cooperation with national and international bodies; - Propose a roadmap for evolving and globalizing ICANN's role in the Internet governance ecosystem in consultation with global players; and - In coordination with the many other global players and ICANN stakeholders, propose a framework for implementation of ICANN's role, objectives and milestones in global Internet governance. ------------------------------ As the ICANN Strategy Panels get underway, additional information will be available via ICANN's strategic planning portal<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement> . This message was sent to Pdandjinou(a)gmail.com from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [image: iContact - Try It Free!]<http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=14146552&l=6333&s=CJA4&m=91…> -- Pierre Dandjinou Cotonou - 229 90 087784 / 66566610 Dakar 221 77 639 30 41 www.scg.bj skype : sagbo1953 -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Re: [kictanet] FW: What is happening at Safaricom,MPESA.
by Harry Delano 27 Jul '13

27 Jul '13

Jane, So sorry. A real, real scary this one,if you ask me. With all the other scary stories appearing in dailies almost daily, question begs; who can you trust in handling your sensitive data - ( Call it information security).Actually data is now flying all over the place, banks, mobile money transfers, security, health sector, IEBc etc. How do you hold them to account for your privileged information they hold to ensure it's protected from rogue insiders and other security leaks...? Oh, what did we resolve on the debate on information security handling a while back..? Do the input we make here really impact policy formulation..? O.k back to my cocoon ..! Harry Jane Kagiri <kagirijane(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > >Good morning all,I BELIEVE THIS IS A MUST READ BECAUSE KENYANS MUST START SPEAKING OUT AND WE MUST GET ANSWERS WE URGENTLY NEED FROM SAFARICOM. Here goes my story. Yesterday we were at a wedding with a friend of mine,unfortunately her handbag containing all her documents,keys and phones was stolen. To cut a long story short, a lady who had ever been through the same experience adviced us to urgently call all the banks she holds accounts with to stop any transactions. We called the banks and they greatly assisted. It is then that another lady reminded us that we also needed to call safaricom to stop any mpesa transactions too. My friend remembered she had KShs 48,000 on mpesa which she had received to pay for her nephew college fees. Thats when we realized that we needed to urgently call Safaricom, I tried calling for as long as i could until i finally got a customer care agent on the line. I handed my friend the phone to speak to the agent so as to give > any details that would be required and i wouldnt know,but from here,PLEASE PAY ATTENTION. My friend identified herself and went on to explain that her bag had been stolen containing her phones and gave her number requesting if it could be blocked. What caught my attention to the call is when my friend responded," What has my mpesa balance got to do with my request to block my number", but again my friend went ahead to reveal the amount and give her ID number which she was asked for on realizing maybe the agent just wanted to be sure the money was still there. Thats when the agent said " Oh no,the money is much much less, " Again my friend in anger asked,"what is much much less yet you can see the amount on the screen?" the agent went ahead to say that KShs 40,000 had been transfered one hour ago to another number,my friend quckly jumped at that now certain the number would lead us to the thief,the agent quickly changed and said " No you directly > withdrew from an mpesa agent,to which again my friend asked for the details knowing atleast we would follow a trail and see if the bag was dropped somewhere along the way, the agent then said she couldnt reveal any details until we reported to the police and an investigating officer allocated to that case,she concluded by asking where we were to which my friend responded Kiambu and she adviced that we needed to get my friend's mpesa statement to get the details and the nearest customer care from where we were according to her is Nakumatt Mega. That is when i smelt a big fat rat and questions started running through my mind. 1. Which thief however intelligent would be able to guess a pin in a record 30 minutes and get it right and despite being a thief withdraw KShs 40,000 and leave KShs 8000? 2. Why would the Safaricom customer care agent claim it to be a transfer then all of a sudden claim its a withdrawal from an agent when asked about the number > yet those are two transactions with very different codes? 3. Why would anyone in her proffesional capacity refer to an amount as much much less yet if you recall from any calls you may have had with an agent they directly tell you what your balance is? 4. Why would an agent be quick to want to know what your mpesa balance is yet your interest is to have the line blocked? 5. Is Nakumatt Mega the nearest Safaricom Customer Care Office or was someone trying to buy time? 6. As claimed when the call began,i believe that this call was recorded,over to you Bob Collymore, this is one call that needs to be replayed and audited. Finally,this led me to a conclusion with a phrase i tell everyone," Everything happens for a good reason,you may not see it now but one day you will. If my friend's bag was stolen for Kenyans to finally know the truth about what is happening yet we are made to believe its a sequence of events, she confidently says she will have played > her role in society. DEAR ONES, LETS BREAK THE SILENCE AND START ASKING QUESTIONS This incident reminded me of something that happened to me last year, i didnt have money on mpesa and requested a friend who had KShs 20,000 on his to send someone,he erroneously put in a wrong number and the money went to someone else,when we called Safaricom,we were told that the person had already transfered KShs 5000 to another number but they had managed to reverse KShs 15000 and we would get it back in 2days, a few minutes later the same agent called claiming that the KShs 15000 had also been withdrawn, how i wish i had asked questions then because i would have saved so many other people,the more i talk, the more i realize so many people have gone through the same and its common with five digit amounts and what i wondered is, does the information we give in our desperation end up being someone elses fodder. We need answers urgently,safaricom. > >Kindly advice on the way forward. >Your's faithfully >Jane Kagiri > > > >_______________________________________________ >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/harry%40comtelsys.co.… > >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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Kenya IGF 2013 Underway
by Gideon 26 Jul '13

26 Jul '13

Dear Listers, Indeed data is becoming the best resource in terms of determining and analyzing cost and distribution of resources. This is a future project that needs to begin yesterday. Smart cities at the touch of a button will affect the way daily living happens. Enjoy the rest of the Ke_IGF discussions. Kind regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 12:00 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Kenya IGF 2013 Underway (Barrack Otieno) > 2. Re: Kenya IGF Webex Link (Barrack Otieno) > 3. Re: [Skunkworks] Kenya IGF 2013 Underway (Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)) > 4. Re: [Skunkworks] > Kenya IGF 2013 Underway (Kivuva) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:20:40 +0300 > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>, KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, Skunkworks forum > <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2013 Underway > Message-ID: > < > CAKX6dsG9QMLzUu6DbKKOQ04pBdah13VYQTpcVSD1uGNbat+FaQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > Dear Listers, > > The Kenya Internet Governance Forum is on, the hash tag is kigf13, we are > also on Livestream, details are as follows > > *What*: Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2013 <http://www.kenyaigf.or.ke/> > *Where*: Strathmore University Business School, Nairobi Kenya > *When*: July 26 2013 8am-5pm EAT | 0500-1400 UTC | 0100-1000 EDT > *Agenda*: http://www.kenyaigf.or.ke/index.php/about-kigf/kigf-programme > *Webcast*: http://www.livestream.com/internetsocietychapters > *Webex*: web link< > https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?ED=233518522&UID=1643503102&PW=NNTc0MDg0N… > >| > Phone bridge: Call > in numbers< > https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/globalcallin.php?serviceType=MC&ED=233518522&to… > >? > code 923 121 613 > *Twitter*: #kigf13 <https://twitter.com/search/realtime?q=%23kigf13> > > > Best Regards > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno > http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ >

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF 2013 Underway
by Barrack Otieno 26 Jul '13

26 Jul '13

Dear Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum is on, the hash tag is kigf13, we are also on Livestream, details are as follows *What*: Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2013 <http://www.kenyaigf.or.ke/> *Where*: Strathmore University Business School, Nairobi Kenya *When*: July 26 2013 8am-5pm EAT | 0500-1400 UTC | 0100-1000 EDT *Agenda*: http://www.kenyaigf.or.ke/index.php/about-kigf/kigf-programme *Webcast*: http://www.livestream.com/internetsocietychapters *Webex*: web link<https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?ED=233518522&UID=1643503102&PW=NNTc0MDg0N…>| Phone bridge: Call in numbers<https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/globalcallin.php?serviceType=MC&ED=233518522&to…>– code 923 121 613 *Twitter*: #kigf13 <https://twitter.com/search/realtime?q=%23kigf13> Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya IGF Webex Link
by Barrack Otieno 26 Jul '13

26 Jul '13

Listers, Herewith please find the new link: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/e.php?AT=WMI&EventID=233678927&PW=NMjRkZWY4YzA5… Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [African-ig-school] ICTD2013 - CFP for emerging scholars / travel scholarship
by Kivuva 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Emilar Vushe <emilar(a)apc.org> Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:32:21 +0200 Subject: [African-ig-school] ICTD2013 - CFP for emerging scholars / travel scholarship To: african-ig-school(a)lists.apc.org Dear all, Here is an opportunity that may excite some of you. Deadline is tomorrow 26 July. All the best, Emilar ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Kathleen Diga* <digakathleen(a)gmail.com <mailto:digakathleen@gmail.com>> Date: Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 5:43 AM Subject: ICTD2013 - CFP for emerging scholars / travel scholarship To: ictd-researchers-in-africa-network(a)googlegroups.com <mailto:ictd-researchers-in-africa-network@googlegroups.com> Hi ICTD emerging scholars, ICTD2013 are pleased to invite emerging scholars to submit a maximum 600-word abstract focusing on the theme, “ICT ecosystems in developing countries.” Your abstract submission will be for the pre-conference ICTD symposium (2-6 December 2013). If you submit an abstract, your abstract will be peer-reviewed. Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified to submit a full paper and you will be invited to present the full paper at this symposium. Travel scholarships will include your flight, accommodation, meals and registration paid by ICTD2013. You will have to submit an abstract for the symposium to get funding for the two events (pre-conference and ICTD2013). You do not need to have a paper accepted for ICTD2013, and you can present your ICTD paper at the symposium if it concerns the theme of "ICT ecosystems". Preference will be given to scholars from the global South. Abstracts can be submitted to the Scholarships Committee online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14PGQuojtgmARjqyPe6BA_8ewbMqLeoev8yPQNRkXxw…. Abstracts should be no longer than 600 words. *Deadlines* · July 26: Abstract Submission deadline (17h00 GMT) · August 12: Notification of Acceptance, Request to prepare Full Paper · October 30: Final Papers Submission deadline · November 15: Discussants asked to review papers · December 2-6: ICTD pre-conference symposium · December 7-10: ICTD2013 Cape Town * Eligibility* You may apply for the pre-conference and ICTD2013 travel scholarship as an emerging scholar, only if you are: · an emerging scholar in the Information & Communication Technology for Development field of no more than 45 years old; if you are a PhD holder, then you are only eligible if you have no more than seven years of post-graduate teaching/research experience; and · Preference will go to those affiliated with an academic, government, research or civil society institution, consortium or institution based in the global South such as the Africa, Latin America and Asia regions. Thank you also to all who participated in our initial survey! *Preconference Symposium Organizers* Contact us at: scholarships(a)ictd2013.info <mailto:scholarships@ictd2013.info> University of the Western Cape University of Cape Town * Conference Information* Conference website: http://ictd2013.info Follow or visit at: Twitter @ICTD2013 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ICTD2013 <http://www.facebook.com/ICTD2013> -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Calling for mobile app developers
by Hital Muraj (hmuraj) 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

Hello All, The Innovation and International Development program at Tel Aviv University, called IsraelDev Network <http://www.israeldev.org> is a grassroots movement that seeks to transform Israel into an epicentre of technological and social innovation for the developing world. They are currently organising the Dev4Dev Hackathon<http://www.dev4devhackathon.com/>, an 2-day event aimed at developing applications for the developing world. This event will take place in November and will bring together programmers, international development and business professionals from across the industry to build prototype solutions that address the health, agriculture, water and sanitation, transportation and education challenges predominant in the developing world. The goal is to increase exposure to the role that the Israeli tech community can play in providing innovative and non-traditional solutions in these markets. Is anyone interested in participating? They are looking for help in identifying mobile or web applications that the developers could work on during the Hakathon to solve social challenges in the world. They would welcome participants to join (at their own cost, IsraelDev doesn't have budget for travel) or virtually on Sykpe etc. Call for Technological Needs-Statements On the 7-8 November 2013 we will be hosting the Dev4Dev Hackathon<http://www.dev4devhackathon.com/> in Tel Aviv, Israel, an event that will focus on Developing Apps for the Developing World. The aim of Dev4Dev is to connect Israel's leading entrepreneurial and technological community with the needs of the developing world. We hope to harness the talent of the next generation of programmers and developers for addressing the most pressing needs of the developing world by raising awareness and forming partnerships with local stakeholders in these countries. It is in this vein that we are reaching out to your organisation, with a request for technological needs-statements that you believe could be addressed by applications developed at the Hackathon. We invite your organisation to e-mail hackathon(a)israeldev.org<mailto:hackathon@israeldev.org> with identified technological needs. Each need-statements will be evaluated and accepted on a rolling-basis so please submit statements as early as possible. Should your request be approved by our advisory team we would be happy to work with you to refine the proposal in the run up to the Hackathon. Format for Needs-Statements: * The Need: What problem are you trying to solve? * Potential technological solution * Any technical, sociological or contextual considerations * About your organisation/the body who would implement the solution The application need not be longer than 1-page and can be e-mailed or submitted online<http://www.dev4devhackathon.com/#!tech/cngp>. Feel free to take a look at the RHOK Website for examples of the type of challenges we are looking to work on. [http://www.cisco.com/web/europe/images/email/signature/horizontal08.jpg] Hital Muraj Corporate Affairs Manager, E. Africa Acumen Fellow 2013 Global Ambassador for Youth 2010 hmuraj(a)cisco.com<mailto:hmuraj@cisco.com> Phone: +254 20 276 4017 Mobile: +254 722 515 022 Fax: +254 20 276 4001 P. O. Box 15707-00100 7th Floor, Landmark Plaza Argwings Kodhek Road Nairobi Cisco.com<http://www.cisco.com> [http://www.cisco.com/assets/social_media_icons/linkedin-16x16.png]<http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=11359252&trk=nav_responsive_tab_pro…> [Think before you print.]Think before you print. This email may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the recipient), please contact the sender by reply email and delete all copies of this message. For corporate legal information go to: http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/legal/cri/index.html

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Re: [kictanet] Vision 2030
by Edwin Onchari 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

This is a nice summary report, however, I would prefer a detailed dashboard view of the progress - sort of like you would do within a project management app! It is more meaningful to a consumer such as myself instead of a simplified statements as ● The Konza Technology City master plan has been developed and approved. ● The Technocity is planned on a 5,000 acre land and fencing is complete. ● The Ground breaking ceremony for the Konza Technology City was presided on by His Excellency the President Hon. Mwai Kibaki on the 23nd January 2013. ● Nine boreholes have been earmarked for drilling out of which four boreholes drilled and supplying water to the city. ● A multipurpose dam has been designed for supply of water to the city and the neighboring communities. ● A 10 km buffer zone has been created around the city. ● The legal notice on the establishment of the Konza Technolopolis Development Authority (KOTDA) has already been gazetted and the board appointed. I would like to view all the projects that were/have been earmarked for the ITES/BPO sector as an example, what were the milestones, implementation delays, challenges (like you have on page 23/24 of the report); budgets assigned; funds utilization, assigned contractors, etc. The above summary is for media and general public consumption - hence why we need a more robust repository to monitor the detailed progress of V2030 implementation; or if it already exists, access to it (this is still constitutional, right?). Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:25 PM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 115 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111 (Peres Wamukhuka Were) 2. kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111 (Edwin Onchari) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:09:50 +0300 From: Peres Wamukhuka Were <pereswere2013(a)gmail.com> To: Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111 Message-ID: <6305C581-A071-4C06-A6B3-A2DFCC559D5E(a)gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I think I recall at one of the Connected Kenya Summits, V2030 had implemented or was planning to implement a 'Dashboard' which would show the status of various projects. Perhaps Mugo can clarify. It looked like an excellent tool. Peres Sent from my iPad On Jul 25, 2013, at 12:59, Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> wrote: > Great idea Edwin! > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > Behalf Of Edwin Onchari > Sent: July 25, 2013 10:44 AM > To: Edith Adera > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111 > > James, > > So, with all the IT resource base have, you mean to say that we are unable to have some sort of a scorecard/storyboard to monitor V2030 implementation? > - to make it possible to easily generate such a status report/summary? > If govt is unable, public sector can donate skills for it, and govt > can host the app somewhere where line ministries for the 5 pillars can > input the progress > > Edwin > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] > On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 12:46 PM > To: Edwin > Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111 > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than > "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Vision 2030 (James Mbugua) > 2. Re: Vision 2030 (Edith Adera) > 3. Re: Vision 2030 (James Mbugua) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:27:19 +0300 > From: James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> > To: Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vision 2030 > Message-ID: > > <CAAp8a6z7xF8ZwUwaseXA-oRcSgX9D1udZbxCi20qp8zPRxp1cw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Edith > > Perhaps you need to familiarize yourself with Vision 2030 first. You cannot get a one page status implementation document for the simple reason, this is a policy document broadly spelling out the priority areas. > > It is further divided into five-year plans. We have already done the first 5-year medium term plan and we are on the second. There was a publication after the first five-year plan. > > In turn, the National Treasury, does what it calls Medium Term Expenditure Framework which is largely based on the Five-year plan. > > Within the general policy thrust however, are some flagship projects: > Isiolo Resort Town, Konza ICT city, Ol Karia V, Lapsset Project, Railway mini-cities, irigation projects etc etc. > > Within Ministries, there are supposed to be Planning officers working > with the Planning Ministry to maintain National Monitoring Indicators > showing progress made in meeting goals. www.monitoring.go.ke > > Otherwise, the best thing is to familiarize yourself with the blueprint and you could write that one page summary yourself. > > Regards > > James > > > > > On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM, Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> wrote: > >> Listers,**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Does anyone know where one can get up-to-date (ONE document) status >> of implementation of vision 2030? **** >> >> ** ** >> >> Their website is too complicated! Finding ONE document with current >> status is not easy.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Please share with me directly if you have a copy.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Thanks**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Edith**** >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/jgmbugua%40gmai >> l >> .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. > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was > scrubbed... > URL: > <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/attachments/20130725/ > fc6551 > 30/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:34:03 +0000 > From: Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> > To: James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vision 2030 > Message-ID: <B62E14120536B14B81E328F4FF78AA99D643EF(a)hqvm24.IDRC.ORG> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > James, > > Thanks for sharing this information - quite enlightening. To clarify, I did not ask for a ONE-PAGE document instead asked for a single document that would state holistic progress at a point in time within the 5 year mid-term plan. > > Isn't it called "Vision 2013 DELIVERY secretariat"...I thought the "DELIVERY' bit connotes some level of coordination among the various implementers such that the secretariat would have periodic reports showing what progress is being made overall. > > If today, the President asked for such a report, would you tell him to write it himself!! > > Edith > > From: James Mbugua [mailto:jgmbugua@gmail.com] > Sent: July 25, 2013 12:27 PM > To: Edith Adera > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vision 2030 > > Edith > > Perhaps you need to familiarize yourself with Vision 2030 first. You cannot get a one page status implementation document for the simple reason, this is a policy document broadly spelling out the priority areas. > > It is further divided into five-year plans. We have already done the first 5-year medium term plan and we are on the second. There was a publication after the first five-year plan. > > In turn, the National Treasury, does what it calls Medium Term Expenditure Framework which is largely based on the Five-year plan. > > Within the general policy thrust however, are some flagship projects: Isiolo Resort Town, Konza ICT city, Ol Karia V, Lapsset Project, Railway mini-cities, irigation projects etc etc. > > Within Ministries, there are supposed to be Planning officers working with the Planning Ministry to maintain National Monitoring Indicators showing progress made in meeting goals. > www.monitoring.go.ke<http://www.monitoring.go.ke> > > Otherwise, the best thing is to familiarize yourself with the blueprint and you could write that one page summary yourself. > > Regards > > James > > > > On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM, Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca<mailto:eadera@idrc.ca>> wrote: > Listers, > > Does anyone know where one can get up-to-date (ONE document) status of implementation of vision 2030? > > Their website is too complicated! Finding ONE document with current status is not easy. > > Please share with me directly if you have a copy. > > Thanks > > Edith > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@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/jgmbugua%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. > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was > scrubbed... > URL: > <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/attachments/20130725/ > 19eb61 > 36/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:46:46 +0300 > From: James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> > To: Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vision 2030 > Message-ID: > > <CAAp8a6ywU5dNjCy-GhBBOPWnYwZ_xe=9AcUe_Vy_6ZOLYxwq9Q(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > Edith > > Thanks for the clarification. > > Again, I'm sure if such a report is done, it is for a period ending sometime in the past, say end of June, 2013. For the simple reason, you have to wait for Ministries to report on the progress of their projects which probably takes place at the end of the financial year. If you want such a report now, you would have to check with the ministries individually. As you well know, Monitoring and Evaluation is done on a periodic basis, mid-term, end-term etc. But take it up with MED, Monitoring and Evaluation Division at Herufi House. I'm only giving you my insights from the time I used to cover Business and Financial news and followed Treasury, Planning and Vision 2030 quite a bit. > > Regards > > James > > > On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 12:34 PM, Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> wrote: > >> James,**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Thanks for sharing this information ? quite enlightening. To clarify, >> I did not ask for a ONE-PAGE document instead asked for a single >> document that would state holistic progress at a point in time within >> the 5 year mid-term plan.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Isn?t it called ?Vision 2013 DELIVERY secretariat??I thought the >> ?DELIVERY? bit connotes some level of coordination among the various >> implementers such that the secretariat would have periodic reports >> showing what progress is being made overall.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> If today, the President asked for such a report, would you tell him >> to write it himself!!**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Edith**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* James Mbugua [mailto:jgmbugua@gmail.com] >> *Sent:* July 25, 2013 12:27 PM >> *To:* Edith Adera >> *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Vision 2030**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Edith**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Perhaps you need to familiarize yourself with Vision 2030 first. You >> cannot get a one page status implementation document for the simple >> reason, this is a policy document broadly spelling out the priority >> areas.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> It is further divided into five-year plans. We have already done the >> first 5-year medium term plan and we are on the second. There was a >> publication after the first five-year plan.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> In turn, the National Treasury, does what it calls Medium Term >> Expenditure Framework which is largely based on the Five-year >> plan.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Within the general policy thrust however, are some flagship projects: >> Isiolo Resort Town, Konza ICT city, Ol Karia V, Lapsset Project, >> Railway mini-cities, irigation projects etc etc.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Within Ministries, there are supposed to be Planning officers working >> with the Planning Ministry to maintain National Monitoring Indicators >> showing progress made in meeting goals. www.monitoring.go.ke**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Otherwise, the best thing is to familiarize yourself with the >> blueprint and you could write that one page summary yourself.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Regards**** >> >> ** ** >> >> James**** >> >> ** ** >> >> **** >> >> ** ** >> >> On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM, Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> >> wrote:**** >> >> Listers,**** >> >> **** >> >> Does anyone know where one can get up-to-date (ONE document) status >> of implementation of vision 2030? **** >> >> **** >> >> Their website is too complicated! Finding ONE document with current >> status is not easy.**** >> >> **** >> >> Please share with me directly if you have a copy.**** >> >> **** >> >> Thanks**** >> >> **** >> >> Edith**** >> >> **** >> >> **** >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/jgmbugua%40gmai >> l >> .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.**** >> >> ** ** > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was > scrubbed... > URL: > <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/attachments/20130725/ > 7611ff > 73/attachment.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > ------------------------------ > > End of kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111 > ***************************************** > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/eadera%40idrc.ca > > 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/pereswere2013%40 > gmail.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. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:22:51 +0300 From: "Edwin Onchari" <eonchari(a)lynxbits.com> To: "'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111 Message-ID: <005f01ce8920$f0952cb0$d1bf8610$@com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Thanks Edith, if we (private sector) donated this to govt, without asking for the project to be procured - I truly believe that we can have a tool that can answer many Qs that come with implementation and monitoring of this v2030. All govt needs to do is donate rack space - in fact we can have private sector donate hardware for it Edwin -----Original Message----- From: Edith Adera [mailto:eadera@idrc.ca] Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:00 PM To: Edwin Onchari Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: RE: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111 Great idea Edwin! -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Edwin Onchari Sent: July 25, 2013 10:44 AM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111 James, So, with all the IT resource base have, you mean to say that we are unable to have some sort of a scorecard/storyboard to monitor V2030 implementation? - to make it possible to easily generate such a status report/summary? If govt is unable, public sector can donate skills for it, and govt can host the app somewhere where line ministries for the 5 pillars can input the progress Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 12:46 PM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Vision 2030 (James Mbugua) 2. Re: Vision 2030 (Edith Adera) 3. Re: Vision 2030 (James Mbugua) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:27:19 +0300 From: James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> To: Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vision 2030 Message-ID: <CAAp8a6z7xF8ZwUwaseXA-oRcSgX9D1udZbxCi20qp8zPRxp1cw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Edith Perhaps you need to familiarize yourself with Vision 2030 first. You cannot get a one page status implementation document for the simple reason, this is a policy document broadly spelling out the priority areas. It is further divided into five-year plans. We have already done the first 5-year medium term plan and we are on the second. There was a publication after the first five-year plan. In turn, the National Treasury, does what it calls Medium Term Expenditure Framework which is largely based on the Five-year plan. Within the general policy thrust however, are some flagship projects: Isiolo Resort Town, Konza ICT city, Ol Karia V, Lapsset Project, Railway mini-cities, irigation projects etc etc. Within Ministries, there are supposed to be Planning officers working with the Planning Ministry to maintain National Monitoring Indicators showing progress made in meeting goals. www.monitoring.go.ke Otherwise, the best thing is to familiarize yourself with the blueprint and you could write that one page summary yourself. Regards James On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM, Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> wrote: > Listers,**** > > ** ** > > Does anyone know where one can get up-to-date (ONE document) status of > implementation of vision 2030? **** > > ** ** > > Their website is too complicated! Finding ONE document with current > status is not easy.**** > > ** ** > > Please share with me directly if you have a copy.**** > > ** ** > > Thanks**** > > ** ** > > Edith**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jgmbugua%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. >

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Vision 2030
by Edith Adera 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

Listers, Does anyone know where one can get up-to-date (ONE document) status of implementation of vision 2030? Their website is too complicated! Finding ONE document with current status is not easy. Please share with me directly if you have a copy. Thanks Edith

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kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111
by Edwin Onchari 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

James, So, with all the IT resource base have, you mean to say that we are unable to have some sort of a scorecard/storyboard to monitor V2030 implementation? - to make it possible to easily generate such a status report/summary? If govt is unable, public sector can donate skills for it, and govt can host the app somewhere where line ministries for the 5 pillars can input the progress Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 12:46 PM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 111 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Vision 2030 (James Mbugua) 2. Re: Vision 2030 (Edith Adera) 3. Re: Vision 2030 (James Mbugua) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:27:19 +0300 From: James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> To: Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vision 2030 Message-ID: <CAAp8a6z7xF8ZwUwaseXA-oRcSgX9D1udZbxCi20qp8zPRxp1cw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Edith Perhaps you need to familiarize yourself with Vision 2030 first. You cannot get a one page status implementation document for the simple reason, this is a policy document broadly spelling out the priority areas. It is further divided into five-year plans. We have already done the first 5-year medium term plan and we are on the second. There was a publication after the first five-year plan. In turn, the National Treasury, does what it calls Medium Term Expenditure Framework which is largely based on the Five-year plan. Within the general policy thrust however, are some flagship projects: Isiolo Resort Town, Konza ICT city, Ol Karia V, Lapsset Project, Railway mini-cities, irigation projects etc etc. Within Ministries, there are supposed to be Planning officers working with the Planning Ministry to maintain National Monitoring Indicators showing progress made in meeting goals. www.monitoring.go.ke Otherwise, the best thing is to familiarize yourself with the blueprint and you could write that one page summary yourself. Regards James On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM, Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.ca> wrote: > Listers,**** > > ** ** > > Does anyone know where one can get up-to-date (ONE document) status of > implementation of vision 2030? **** > > ** ** > > Their website is too complicated! Finding ONE document with current > status is not easy.**** > > ** ** > > Please share with me directly if you have a copy.**** > > ** ** > > Thanks**** > > ** ** > > Edith**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jgmbugua%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. >

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You're invited to Kenya Internet Governance Forum (Kenya IGF) 2013 (Jul 26, 2013)
by ISOC Kenya Chapter 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

The Kenya Governance Forum is an annual event positioned to engage with a broader range of stakeholders; from the Government, Private Sector, Civil Society, Religious, Academia, Underserved Groups including Persons with Disabilities, Youth, Low-Income Communities, the General Public and the Internet Society Community. This is an opportunity to dialogue and increase understanding of Internet...Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We hope you can make it!Kindest Regards,Paul MucheneChair, Kenya IGF Working Group  ------------------------------ Event Summary: ------------------------------ Event: Kenya Internet Governance Forum (Kenya IGF) 2013 Date: Friday, July 26, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (EAT) Location: Strathmore University Business School Madaraka Estate Ole Sangale Road Nairobi West Kenya ------------------------------ Event Details: ------------------------------ The Kenya Internet Governance Forum is an annual event positioned to engage with a broader range of stakeholders; from the Government, Private Sector, Civil Society, Religious, Academia, Underserved Groups including Persons with Disabilities, Youth, Low-Income Communities, the General Public and the Internet Society Community. This is an opportunity to dialogue and increase understanding of Internet Governance and related ICT issues that are pertinent to Kenya. Most of all make contributions towards more effective governance in line with this year’s theme “Vision 2030; Harnessing The Power of The Internet”. ------------------------------ Register Online: ------------------------------ More information and online registration are available here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7209408535/?ref=enivtefor001&invite=MzkyNzk… ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Collect event fees online with Eventbrite http://www.eventbrite.com

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya Internet Governance Forum Remote Participation Details (Webex)
by Barrack Otieno 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

Dear Listers, Topic: Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2013 (Hosted by Internet Society Kenya Chapter) Date: Friday, July 26, 2013 Time: 7:45 am, Nairobi Time (Nairobi, GMT+03:00) Meeting Number: 923 121 613 Meeting Password: kenyachapter ------------------------------------------------------- To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?ED=233518522&UID=1643503102&PW=NNTc0MDg0N… 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: kenyachapter 4. Click "Join". 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?ED=233518522&UID=1643503102&PW=NNTc0MDg0N… ------------------------------------------------------- To join the audio conference only ------------------------------------------------------- Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208 Global call-in numbers: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/globalcallin.php?serviceType=MC&ED=233518522&to… Access code:923 121 613 ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". You can contact me at: chege(a)isoc.org To update this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?ED=233518522&UID=1643503102&ICS=UMI&LD=1&… WebEx will automatically setup Meeting Manager for Windows the first time you join a meeting. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by clicking this link: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php The playback of UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files requires appropriate players. To view this type of rich media files in the meeting, please check whether you have the players installed on your computer by going to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/systemdiagnosis.php. http://www.webex.com CCP:+16504793208x923121613# IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, discuss your concerns with the meeting host prior to the start of the recording or do not join the session. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya Internet Governance Forum, Registration Closes today at 4.00 pm
by Barrack Otieno 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

Dear Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum will be held tomorrow 26 June 2013 at the Strathmore Business School. The draft program can be found on http://www.kenyaigf.or.ke/index.php/about-kigf/kigf-programme. Registration closes at 4.00 pm. We have limited spaces left, the event will be streamed live on the Internet for those who will not be able to make it on site. We will have an interesting program that will explore the role of the Internet and ICTs in the devolved government system, Smart Cities what does the future hold by IBM, enhanced cooperation by Grace Githaiga of Kenya ICT Action Network, and Management of dot Ke space, opportunities and challenges. In the afternoon there will be an interesting presentation based on a research by Lucy Purdon from the Institute of Human Rights and Business based in the UK on Social Media and hate speech, during the session panelists will include Richard Allan Director Policy EMEA, Facebook, Stephanie Muchai from Article 19 and Stephen Chege head of Public Policy at Safaricom, the legal framework session will be moderated by Beryl Aidi of the Kenya Human Rights Commission. we also expect Dr. Mutuma Ruteere UN special rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism to join our discussions. For the first time, we will also have a public forum modeled around the Internet cooperation for assigned names and numbers public forum that will be centered around public participation in Internet Governance and ICT development in Kenya. We encourage interested persons to register on the Kenya Internet Governance website. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Website hacking on the rise
by Michael Bullut 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

I also note the same Pauline. The first website I read that was compromised was Kenya Power followed by Central Bank. I was quite alarmed that Apple & Ubuntu were also affected! * Please find attached an interesting whitepaper on website security I came across on Spiceworks that I thought I would share with this forum. * On 24 July 2013 15:10, Pauline Kitheka <kithekapauline(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Is it me or is the rate of websites being hacked on the rise. > > -- > Kenyan Techie: www.kentechie.com > > _______________________________________________ > skunkworks mailing list > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >

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Re: [kictanet] Thoughts on Kenya's National Broadband Strategy
by Brian Munyao Longwe 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

Hi all, I have just gone through the recently launched National Broadband Strategy. Sadly, none of my submitted input (included below) was accomodated (even after confirmation from CCK that they had been received). I guess this is a sign of the times, because it seems that over recent years "public consultations" by CCK and Govt on ICT issues have been merely stage-managed exercises aimed at giving an appearance of inclusion, but in reality are merely rubber-stamping exercises which allow largely third party driven agendas (vendors, foreign govts) to take center stage and prioritization in our strategies, policies, laws etc... I guess I will just have to stop making the effort to "contribute" to these processes as it seems to be pointless and an exercise in futility. Hopefully others will have better luck? Have a good day, Brian On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 12:16 AM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com>wrote: > I had shared these thoughts in ISOC-KE and someone asked if I would mind > sharing them with KICTANET. Well, here goes: > > ------------ > > Is it right to explicitly name a particular technology within the context > of such a high level strategy? > Pg 6 > ¬† the immediate plan to further deploy broadband through a > nationwide LTE system > > The language in principle 2 (pg 8) and principle 7 (pg 9) seem to be > contradictory. While principle 2 emphasizes technology neutrality (a good > thing), principle 7 in elaborating competitive use of technologies > explicitly names fiber optic and wireless broadband. It is proposed that > the language here be changed to distinguish between fixed and non-fixed > media as alternatives for infrastructure > > Pg 21 - the relationship between a pacemaker (for heart conditions) and > content & applications is not immediately obvious - could this be the wrong > kind of example to use in this section? > > Pg 22 (Table 4) on the problem of an unstructured innovation chain; > wouldn't it be better to aim at developing a National Innovation System - > rather than simply seeking to "institutionalize the innovation value > chain"? The current recommendations fall far short of *really* tackling the > underlying issues and proposing sufficient interventions to address the > problem in the medium to long term. > > Pg 23 the figures related to mobile penetration should be updated with > latest market estimates and not figures from 2011. Current estimates are at > 100% mobile penetration. Also the percentage of *youth* is questionable as > it is based on a 2005 study. Should statistics that are 8 years old be used > in such an important document? > > pg 26-32 Section 3.4 Policy, Legal & Regulatory Environment > > While CCK has over the past 13 years of it's existence facilitated > massive transformation with the information and communication technology > sector in the country and the region as a whole. It could be argued that > the Commission's mandate has become bloated over the years, leading to a > "too many eggs in one basket" problem. > > It could be recommended that specialized agencies be established to deal > with essential issue that do not strictly fall under the regulatory mandate > of CCK and may, in some cases create opportunity for conflict of interest. > These include but are not limited to: Operation and Administration of the > Universal Service Fund, Operation and Administration of cyber-security > related units, consumer protection etc... > > While it is evident and obvious that CCK has served and may continue to > serve as an ideal "incubator" for these types of services/agencies. It is > true that they encompass a potentially vast amount of work, especially > within a national context and could be better served by specialized > agencies that can focus time and resources and deal with issues in a > focused and timely manner. > > pg 33 Section 3.5.2 > > by specifically referring to a particular technology (in this case LTE) > as a means to accomplishing the objectives of this strategy - it might > appear that the strategy is biased towards particular vendors or operators > and may not necessarily be taking the best interests of the marketplace and > the greatest stakeholder - the citizen - into consideration. It is > recommended that the language in this section be reworked to eliminate the > mention of specific technologies. > > The section on Financing and Investment should include recommendations on > various incentives to promote activity in the area. Tax breaks, > concessions, PPP proposals, allocations from various existing (and new) > funds etc... > > Section 4 Implementation > > once again, specific reference to LTE may not be in the best interests of > leaving the strategy open enought to allow for competing and maybe more > affordable technologies that can achieve stated objectives. > > > > > >

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Meet and Greet
by Harry Hare | African eDevelopment Resource Centre 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

It is tradition for KICTANet to host both incoming and outgoing "Sherifs" at Teleposta Towers. Just to meet and match some of the email IDs with real people/faces in an easy non-threatening environment. Alice/Barrack possible to organize this? CIO East Africa can buy the first drinks. Just a thought. Harry Hare Director | African eDevelopment Resource Centre PO Box 49475 00100 | Nairobi, Kenya Tel +254 20 4041646 | Cel +254 725 650044

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kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 92
by Edwin Onchari 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

I have this nascent feeling that this forum has been for a while now been used as a "incubation center" for ideas for the "strategically placed" to further their agenda. Why is it that constructive ideas/contributions herein seem to simply go to waste by being ignored & sidelined by past and current GOK well placed? I read contributions on this topic and reminisce on my/others remarks on this forum in regard to BPO and sigh- here we go again!! Edwin -----Original Message----- From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 8:43 PM To: Edwin Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 74, Issue 92 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Thoughts on Kenya's National Broadband Strategy (Brian Munyao Longwe) 2. Re: [ISOC_KE] Thoughts on Kenya's National Broadband Strategy (Ali Hussein) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:04:01 +0300 From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> To: "Judy M. Muli" <judym.muli(a)gmail.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Thoughts on Kenya's National Broadband Strategy Message-ID: <CAHSdPfbXKRwtbFXaV8xDwMe2MCzE46XmwNEpc860Q101g=khJw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Dear Judy, If you truly knew my track record in national ICT development as well as the amount of effort I have freely given towards this cause over the past 19 years since my first responsibilities in the now defunct East African Internet Association (EAIA), then you might not really be asking me for patience. The problem we have, very simply put, is a human factor problem, some thoughts on this from me in e 140 Friday blog http://140friday.com/?p=485 Walubengo, it is not matoke that causes me to speak out, it is sadness at the depths to which we have fallen. I think it is only a matter of time before the public (ourselves and others) start crying out for the blood of the officers who will have led us as a country into a hole out of which we cannot climb. Sadly, Mblayo On Tuesday, July 23, 2013, Judy M. Muli wrote: > Hello, > > Hi Brian and the other key stakeholders and experts in the ICT industry: > there is need to engage more with ICT officers and managers already > working in the public sector...there is lots of written material, > research papers, implementation papers, and write ups- truly rich > content in the government of Kenya so as to get and gain first hand > information and experience on what's on the ground in the public organizations.. > > Where we are as a country and ICT experts is not about Point of view, > planning etc Kenyans are the best planners, and the plans exist. our > need at the moment as a country and in major ICT projects is on implementation. > being involved and providing tangible and specific solutions on > implementation. > > Warm regards, > I am happy to have joined the right forum,- currently I am hopeful > that technology will not be blamed by organizations like IEBC and > others on our watch. > Lets get the plans already in place, empower and improve them as we > quickly provide implementation, monitoring and evaluation tangible, > specific, clear guidelines. > > Judy Muli > Head ICT > COB > > > > > > On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 3:41 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe > <blongwe(a)gmail.com<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'blongwe(a)gmail.com');> > > wrote: > >> How about the attached. My input to the so called "National Public >> Key Infrastructure Stakeholder Consultation" >> >> Despite personal phone calls which I received from both Dr. Ndemo and >> Paul Kukubo that I would receive a response, it seems that somewhere >> along the way - I was dismissed as a "noise-maker" - I tried to keep >> it quiet, now let me make some noise. >> >> I was also very disappointed to hear through the grapevine that some >> senior people said "Brian is only making noise because he doesn't >> have a job" along with the implication that I was seeking an >> appointment/assignment into the PKI project....disgusting.... >> >> Anyway, here are the attachments. Zero response to date - and I can >> promise you, zero change in the plans/design... >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 3:24 PM, James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> They are here. Let them respond. >> >> As for the Cabinet Secretary, we will judge him by performance not by >> statements. He should state at least three flagship goals he intends >> to achieve. >> >> James >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Barrack Otieno >> <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com >> > wrote: >> >> Hi Brian, >> >> You raise a very important issue. I attended the broadband meeting >> and whereas it was elaborately organized there is a lot of discomfort >> that i will raise on this platform. >> >> Clearly it appears the multi stakeholder model is under serious >> attack and if we are not careful the gains we have made in the last >> 10 years in building an enviable ICT community Internationaly will go >> down the drain. I interacted with several technocrats and to my >> dismay majority of those in Civil Society Organisations that are >> meant to check the government are branded as trouble makers. >> Difference in opinion is treated as personal affront , worse still it >> was clear that our input no longer matters to put it bluntly from the >> few engagements i had this morning, we are resource persons. You may >> have noticed that COFEK raised a similar issue in a press release and >> i have just seen an email from a lister in which he was quoting the >> CS that some people are making noise in a corner which i found to be undiplomatic if at all it is true. >> You have spoken for many who are murmuring and i hope the Cabinet >> Secretary who is on this list takes note of this concerns, once >> goodwill is lost it might take time to recover it and this will >> result in stalled or worse still failed projects. We need meaningful >> engagement based on national aspirations not personal preferences and >> cronyism, i agree meaningless stakeholder consultations should be put >> to an end, we need a clear process of soliciting for public input, >> the same should show when the public views have been dropped and why? >> ever wondered why open data is still a myth to name but a few? >> >> Best Regards >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I have just gone through the recently launched National Broadband >> Strategy. >> >> Sadly, none of my submitted input (included below) was accomodated >> (even after confirmation from CCK that they had been received). I >> guess this is a sign of the times, because it seems that over recent >> years "public consultations" by CCK and Govt on ICT issues have been >> merely stage-managed exercises aimed at giving an appearance of >> inclusion, but in reality are merely rubber-stamping exercises which >> allow largely third party driven agendas (vendors, foreign govts) to >> take center stage and prioritization in our strategies, policies, laws etc... >> >> I guess I will just have to stop making the effort to "contribute" to >> these processes as it >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/judym.muli%40gm >> ail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT >> policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for >> reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable >> behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times >> and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, >> respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > >

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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Thoughts on Kenya's National Broadband Strategy
by Walubengo J 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

@Mblayo, It appears the matoke u r consuming is really firing you up :-) But I totally agree. Stakeholder consultations without a formal feedback mechanism for the public to know if their comments were considered, and how they were then not taken onboard can be frustrating. Govt must better define how it processes stakeholder input. @Barrack asked a similar qtn at Karen meeting 2weeks ago and we were informed that Govt has final say - which is fine and acceptable. However, Govt has on the other hand an obligation to report back to public in terms of how many comments were recieved, how many were taken on board, how many were amended before adoption, and how many were rejected and reasons why. Otherwise public can get fatigued and begin to suspect perhaps correctly that no one even reads their input and public is invited to have free lunch and rubber stamp what is already predetermined by some high ranking men and women in dark suits :-) walu. ------------------------------ On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 3:41 PM AST (Arabian) Brian Munyao Longwe wrote: >How about the attached. My input to the so called "National Public Key >Infrastructure Stakeholder Consultation" > >Despite personal phone calls which I received from both Dr. Ndemo and Paul >Kukubo that I would receive a response, it seems that somewhere along the >way - I was dismissed as a "noise-maker" - I tried to keep it quiet, now >let me make some noise. > >I was also very disappointed to hear through the grapevine that some senior >people said "Brian is only making noise because he doesn't have a job" >along with the implication that I was seeking an appointment/assignment >into the PKI project....disgusting.... > >Anyway, here are the attachments. Zero response to date - and I can promise >you, zero change in the plans/design... > > >On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 3:24 PM, James Mbugua <jgmbugua(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> They are here. Let them respond. >> >> As for the Cabinet Secretary, we will judge him by performance not by >> statements. He should state at least three flagship goals he intends to >> achieve. >> >> James >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> >> Hi Brian, >> >> You raise a very important issue. I attended the broadband meeting and >> whereas it was elaborately organized there is a lot of discomfort that i >> will raise on this platform. >> >> Clearly it appears the multi stakeholder model is under serious attack >> and if we are not careful the gains we have made in the last 10 years in >> building an enviable ICT community Internationaly will go down the drain. I >> interacted with several technocrats and to my dismay majority of those in >> Civil Society Organisations that are meant to check the government are >> branded as trouble makers. Difference in opinion is treated as personal >> affront , worse still it was clear that our input no longer matters to put >> it bluntly from the few engagements i had this morning, we are resource >> persons. You may have noticed that COFEK raised a similar issue in a press >> release and i have just seen an email from a lister in which he was quoting >> the CS that some people are making noise in a corner which i found to be >> undiplomatic if at all it is true. >> You have spoken for many who are murmuring and i hope the Cabinet >> Secretary who is on this list takes note of this concerns, once goodwill is >> lost it might take time to recover it and this will result in stalled or >> worse still failed projects. We need meaningful engagement based on >> national aspirations not personal preferences and cronyism, i agree >> meaningless stakeholder consultations should be put to an end, we need a >> clear process of soliciting for public input, the same should show when the >> public views have been dropped and why? ever wondered why open data is >> still a myth to name but a few? >> >> Best Regards >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I have just gone through the recently launched National Broadband >>> Strategy. >>> >>> Sadly, none of my submitted input (included below) was accomodated (even >>> after confirmation from CCK that they had been received). I guess this is a >>> sign of the times, because it seems that over recent years "public >>> consultations" by CCK and Govt on ICT issues have been merely stage-managed >>> exercises aimed at giving an appearance of inclusion, but in reality are >>> merely rubber-stamping exercises which allow largely third party driven >>> agendas (vendors, foreign govts) to take center stage and prioritization in >>> our strategies, policies, laws etc... >>> >>> I guess I will just have to stop making the effort to "contribute" to >>> these processes as it seems to be pointless and an exercise in futility. >>> Hopefully others will have better luck? >>> >>> Have a good day, >>> >>> Brian >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 12:16 AM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com >>> > wrote: >>> >>> I had shared these thoughts in ISOC-KE and someone asked if I would >>> mind sharing them with KICTANET. Well, here goes: >>> >>> ------------ >>> >>> Is it right to explicitly name a particular technology within the >>> context of such a high level strategy? >>> Pg 6 >>> ¬† the immediate plan to further deploy broadband through a >>> nationwide LTE system >>> >>> The language in principle 2 (pg 8) and principle 7 (pg 9) seem to be >>> contradictory. While principle 2 emphasizes technology neutrality (a good >>> thing), principle 7 in elaborating competitive use of technologies >>> explicitly names fiber optic and wireless broadband. It is proposed that >>> the language here be changed to distinguish between fixed and non-fixed >>> media as alternatives for infrastructure >>> >>> Pg 21 - the relationship between a pacemaker (for heart conditions) >>> and content & applications is not immediately obvious - could this be the >>> wrong kind of example to use in this section? >>> >>> Pg 22 (Table 4) on the problem of an unstructured innovation chain; >>> wouldn't it be better to aim at developing a National Innovation System - >>> rather than simply seeking to "institutionalize the innovation value >>> chain"? The current recommendations fall far short of *really* tackling the >>> underlying issues and proposing sufficient interventions to address the >>> problem in the medium to long term. >>> >>> Pg 23 the figures related to mobile penetration should be updated with >>> latest market estimates and not figures from 2011. Current estimates are at >>> 100% mobile penetration. Also the percentage of *youth* is questionable as >>> it is based on a 2005 study. Should statistics that are 8 years old be used >>> in such an important document? >>> >>> pg 26-32 Section 3.4 Policy, Legal & Regulatory Environment >>> >>> While CCK has over the past 13 years of it's existence facilitated >>> massive transformation with the information and communication technology >>> sector in the country and the region as a whole. It could be argued that >>> the Commission's mandate has become bloated over the years, leading to a >>> "too many eggs in one basket" problem. >>> >>> It could be recommended that specialized agencies be established to >>> deal with essential issue that do not strictly fall under the regulatory >>> mandate of CCK and may, in some cases create opportunity for conflict of >>> interest. These include but are not limited to: Operation and >>> Administration of the Universal Service Fund, Operation and Administration >>> of cyber-security related units, consumer protection etc... >>> >>> While it is evident and obvious that CCK has served and may continue >>> to serve as an ideal "incubator" for these types of services/agencies. It >>> is true that they encompass a potentially vast amount of work, especially >>> within a national context and could be better served by specialized >>> agencies that can focus time and resources and deal with issues in a >>> focused and timely manner. >>> >>> pg 33 Section 3.5.2 >>> >>> by specifically referring to a particular technology (in this case >>> LTE) as a means to accomplishing the objectives of this strategy - it might >>> appear that the strategy is biased towards particular vendors or operators >>> and may not necessarily be taking the best interests of the marketplace and >>> the greatest stakeholder - the citizen - into consideration. It is >>> recommended that the language in this section be reworked to eliminate the >>> mention of specific technologies. >>> >>> The section on Financing and Investment should include recommendations >>> on various incentives to promote activity in the area. Tax breaks, >>> concessions, PPP proposals, allocations from various existing (and new) >>> funds etc... >>> >>> Section 4 Implementation >>> >>> once again, specific reference to LTE may not be in the best interests >>> of leaving the strategy open enought to allow for competing and maybe more >>> affordable technologies that can achieve stated objectives. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> isoc mailing list >>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Barrack O. Otieno >> +254721325277 >> +254-20-2498789 >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/jgmbugua%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/blongwe%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. >>

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] [ISOC_KE] Kenya Internet Governance Forum Online Discussions Day one: Internet and the Counties
by Kivuva 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

We should also remember the meaning of most "e-government initiatives" in Kenya. E-government means PDF forms put online for citizens to download, then send via a courier service to the respective offices. Kudos KRA, they are one of the few government agencies who have automated most of their services for complete paperless access to services. Can the KRA story be replicated in most of our county offices? Do we have enough proactive entrepreneurs and techies who can seize these opportunities and send proposals to the county governments? Regards -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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ORANGE AFRICA SOCIAL VENTURE PRIZE 2013
by Kevin 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Dear Listers, Here is a great opportunity for developers and entrepreneurs in Kenya to showcase life changing innovations and make a good sum from it. The Orange Africa Social Venture Prize, an initiative of the Orange Group (Telkom Kenya Orange). The prize money for the competition is between 10,000 - 25,000 Euros. Please read through and share with your networks for those who will be interested. * * *What is the **Orange Africa Social Venture Prize (OASVP)?* The Prize, a continental platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups to showcase ICT based solutions that can improve the lives of people living in Africa, is aligned to Orange’s overall innovation strategy as well as its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy. Through the establishment of this Award, Orange is actively supporting dynamic, young entrepreneurs and start-ups across its footprint in Africa. The prize aims to offer support to entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas for promoting social development by using IT and telecommunications technology, but do not necessarily have the financial or technical resources to put their ideas into action. *Who can take part?* *Any entrepreneur aged 21 or over, or company that has existed for less than three years at the time of the competition, regardless of nationality, can enter the awards free of charge.* The projects submitted must have plans to deploy their service in at least one of the African countries where Orange is present and make innovative use of information and communication technologies to contribute to improving the living conditions of people in those countries. *The Orange African Social Venture Prize will be awarded to three entrepreneurs or start-ups that offer solutions based on mobile networks or IT systems that are designed to address various social and welfare issues faced by Africans across the continent. Projects may range from banking or payment services to applications in essential areas such as healthcare, education and agriculture.* * * *The Award* The competition shall have three prize winners receive an endowment of between *10,000 and 25,000 Euros* as well as support from professional entrepreneurs and ICT experts for a period of six months. In another new initiative this year, the project submitted by the winner of the first prize will be patented by Orange in the country where it is deployed. *How to Register* Applications should be submitted by *20 September 2013* using the Orange portal: http://www.starafrica.com. The 2013 edition of OASVP will see internet users voting online for their favourite project using the Star Africa portal: www.StarAfrica.com<http://www.starafrica.com/>. The project voted “online favourite” will be submitted directly to the jury along with 10 other finalists’ preselected by the judges. *For more information or clarification on the Competition, please contact Rachael Wandia on the following numbers –* * **+254 20 495 2521 OR +254 770 428 237. Her email address is: ** rwandia(a)orange-tkl.co.ke <smedic(a)orange-tkl.co.ke>* ................................................ Kind regards, *Kevin Wanjala* Resource Mobilization, Fundraising, Partnerships, Social Responsibility & Sustainability Nairobi, KENYA Mobile: 0775049920/0710440357 | Email: wanjalak(a)gmail.com

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Re: [kictanet] Kenya Internet Governance Forum Discussions Day 2 : Smart Cities What does the Future Hold
by Barrack Otieno 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Listers, Many thanks to those who have contributed to day 1 discussions, the thread is still open and you can continue with the discourse. Day two will reflect on Smart Cities. Kenya has been billed as Africas Silicon Savana, recently i overheard a conversation that the issue is being overated and that it is not sustainable in the long run, the bone of contention was the Konza project: 1. Is there a future for smart cities in Kenya? 2. Can this idea be replicated in the counties and if so to what scale? 3. Do the smart Cities offer a better value proposition than incubators that are being set up by universities?, are there any overlaps? The floor is open Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Kroes speech - A Telecoms Single Market: Building a Connected Continent
by Barrack Otieno 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Listers, FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com> Date: Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 8:40 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Kroes speech - A Telecoms Single Market: Building a Connected Continent To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-13-622_en.htm Exchange of views on forthcoming legislative initiatives in the area of Digital Agenda: 'Ensuring Connectivity for the Digital Economy' at ITRE Committee Meeting in the European Parliament / Brussels 9 July 2013 To add your comment to this speech, see the social version of the speech here <http://commentneelie.eu/> Thank you for inviting me to speak. Today I want to present you with my detailed ideas on building a connected continent. The world is going digital. This is a growing global market: we must take advantage. But our telecoms sector and ICT ecosystem, once the envy of the world, are not competing. Our citizens and businesses face barriers and unfair charges. This is supposed to be a global network: but it faces border checkpoints, even within our single market. The rest of the world is racing ahead. America, Japan, Korea have 88% of the world's 4G subscriptions; the EU has just 6. Meanwhile, only 2% of European homes have superfast broadband. Those problems need solutions. And I intend a package to do that; due first thing in September. It will bring down borders, stimulate investment, make it easier to operate and communicate across the EU. Building on our existing framework. Boosting our connected continent in three key ways. First: for truly European networks, it must be easier to communicate across borders. Without operators facing a tangle of different, incompatible rules. If you're allowed to operate anywhere in Europe – authorised within an EU framework — then you should be able to operate everywhere in the EU. And I don't just mean "possible": but straightforward in practice. Like a single authorisation system with supervision by the home member state. And more chance for the Commission to ensure consistent remedies. Less red tape, less cost, less hassle: that's what a single market means. That's the boost they already have in sectors from banking to broadcasting: now, for telecoms too. Second, those operators need "inputs" – the networks to run on. Again, as it stands, that's too hard, especially across borders. We need more consistent ways to access fixed networks – like standardising ways to access networks, so-called "virtual bitstream" products. And with interconnection services that guarantee quality. Plus for wireless we need better spectrum rules. Spectrum bands need more consistent licence conditions – like how long licences last, block sizes, fee structures and so on. All those things will make it easier to run a network over multiple countries - and easier to enjoy high quality services over them. Third, our citizens need to enjoy fair rights and a fair deal – across the Union. Including the right to net neutrality. Blocking or throttling services isn't just unfair and annoying for users – it's a death sentence for innovators too. So I will guarantee net neutrality. With more transparency, so you know what's in your contract. Making it easier to switch providers. Allowing the new premium services which so many new services rely on – from cloud computing to eHealth. And I will end anticompetitive blocking and throttling, for every citizen, on every network, on every device. Internet growth depends on openness and innovation: I will provide an absolute safeguard. A fair deal includes fairer prices. European calls shouldn't count as a costly "international call"; not within a true single market. You shouldn't face a sudden price hike, just to call across an internal border, so any difference in price must be objectively justified by additional costs. And of course, in a true single market, there are no artificial roaming charges. It's irritating, it's unfair, it belongs to the past. Often, the only remaining reminder of our internal borders is the phone in your pocket: that has to change. Millions of Europeans enjoy great, transparent packages on their mobile subscription; they expect to pay once and have everything included. Not just when they're at home: but when they travel too. They should be able to take their mobile minutes, messages and megabytes with them, wherever they travel in Europe. I know you raise the issue of roaming in the draft report from Mr Rohde. But let me remind you of one thing: it's not by banning roaming charges that we create a single market. Quite the opposite: it is by creating a single market that we will end roaming surcharges. A market where companies face the same competitive pressure to push down roaming prices as they do at home on their own network. A market where they can attract and keep customers by adding roaming to the competitive bundles they offer. A market where consumers enjoy choice and competition, not borders and barriers. That is how I want to turn today's fragmented reality into a true competitive single market. This fragmentation isn't about some breach of EU dogma: it has real consequences. To take just one example: spectrum. Countries are not following their obligations to assign spectrum. But even when it is assigned, each does it differently: so it's harder to bid, plan, and offer services across borders. Harder for manufacturers to optimise their new gadgets for Europe. Harder for business to benefit from single market economies of scale. Uncertainties and costs faced by operators are passed on to consumers: meaning higher prices, and poorer service. European manufacturers, who once led the world, today struggle to compete. This isn't just about one sector. Nor just about phones and tablets. Not any more. Soon all sorts of devices could be connected – from your car to your health device. There's a massive opportunity for people to enjoy pan-European services that work widely: but they're still waiting. I'm not just looking at one sector: I'm looking at the whole picture. The European telecoms sector and ICT ecosystem are keystones of our economy – and I'd like to see them stronger. A strong telecom sector that stands up for itself in a competitive market. Less reliant on regulation. But not for their sake: this is in everyone's interest. The fact is, the whole economy is relying on digital tools and networks. Sectors from banking to logistics, automotive to audiovisual. And, beyond that: all kinds of companies are crying out for the connectivity that could transform their business: from videoconferencing to cloud computing to 3D printing. Companies of every size in every sector. They are fed up with not having them. We cannot leave them stranded. They have European ambitions: we cannot leave them without the communications to match. In an economy relying on information and communication, we cannot sit by while the telecoms sector becomes too weak to compete, invest and innovate. We cannot continue to struggle by with poor, ageing networks. This matters. The boost from a competitive single market in telecommunications could be 110 billion euros a year. Quality communications for business could be worth 800 billion over 15 years. Broadband could create 2 million jobs. This is investing in tomorrow's growth. My ambition is large-scale: but my approach is pragmatic. Today our networks and regulations are largely national. A pragmatic approach is not about digging up those networks, tearing up those rulebooks, and starting again from scratch. It's about taking what we have and adapting it; unblocking the bottlenecks, bringing down the barriers. Giving operators, businesses and citizens the single market boost; better services, faster networks, fairer prices. I know that you have just been discussing a longer term option: a more comprehensive review of the entire ecosystem, as proposed in Mrs Trautmann's report. And I can see the attraction of that. But here's my advice: let's not miss this opportunity to make a real difference to growth and employment. Realistically, a full review would take 5 years. That is a long time to wait. And these days, lost time means lost opportunity. Think how the world has changed in the last five years – the devices you didn't have, the services that didn't exist. Think how the world will change in the next five. Then think if we can afford to wait that long, while other parts of the world race ahead. Instead, I am putting forward an incremental but immediate approach: improving the model, to get the best out of the current framework. Taking a significant step towards a single market where technology and service convergence are part of the new reality. Where an updated regulatory framework takes account of these dynamic changes, and where we can take the time to reflect on and then implement the regulatory framework we need for the future. But first, let's get the telecoms single market right. Let's get it working for Europe. That's my alternative. And I am giving you, this current Parliament, a chance: to offer more immediate benefits to our people and our economy. Fewer barriers, more choice, fairer prices, better business services, net neutrality, an end to roaming; a stronger economy creating more jobs. That’s the benefits of a connected, competitive continent. I think it's worth fighting for. So if you believe in Europe, believe in this: and join me in that fight. -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- - _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Kenya Internet Governance Forum Online Discussions Day one: Internet and the Counties
by Barrack Otieno 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Many thanks colleagues for interesting insights as to how the Internet can contribute to better management of our devolved government system, we have had some teething challenges transitioning into the devolved governance system, how do you see the role of the transitional authority in facilitating adoption of internet related services in the county and how should they engage with stakeholders to turn this proposals into realities? On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > To add onto the interesting online KIGF discussions as it touches very > much on the fabric of what we as Kenyans are going through: > As regards service delivery..i foresee a more devolved system as the > devolved internet can lead to decentralization. This would open up > opportunities for councils to better manage information e.g through cloud > solutions. > The internet would also enable the best delivery of search and > certification services especially as regards land ownership...this would in > turn help eliminate corruption and ensure data quality remains coherent. > At the same time, the internet can enable local counties work directly > with other nations and international organization to promote trade and > break the monopoly of the central government on the collection and > management of large data amounts. > My 2 cents > Ronald Ojino > > > On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 11:05 AM, Gideon <gideonrop(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Thanks for this topic, >> >> The Internet offers a very good opportunity for open governance in terms >> of information flow to the Citizens. This means that the County governments >> can endeavor to ensure that there is transparency and that every detail of >> developement is made available to the citizens as it happens. >> >> It also acts as a good resource for crowd sourcing where all the County >> Govts have a central portal/database where all updates and information is >> accumulated as well as distributed, this will increase accountability and >> as such they can be rated based on real time analysis available through ICT >> systems deployed. >> >> Warmest Regards, >> Rop >> DotConnectAfrica >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 9:58 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com >> > wrote: >> >>> Listers, >>> >>> As we prepare for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum to be held at >>> Strathmore Business School on July 26th 2013, we would like to jumpstart >>> the discussions through our mailing lists. Today we discuss the role of the >>> Internet in our new devolved governance system:, the questions are as >>> follows: >>> 1. How can the Internet be used to facilitate Citizen participation in >>> the county governments? >>> 2. How can the Internet be used to facilitate service Delivery in the >>> County Governments? >>> 3. How can the Internet be used to promote good governance in the >>> counties? >>> 4. What opportunities does the Internet offer the counties from an >>> economic perspective? >>> The floor is open... >>> >>> -- >>> Barrack O. Otieno >>> +254721325277 >>> +254-20-2498789 >>> Skype: barrack.otieno >>> http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> isoc mailing list >>> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> isoc mailing list >> isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke >> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >> >> > > > -- > Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured > that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Kenya Internet Governance Forum Online Discussions Day one: Internet and the Counties
by Ali Hussein 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

One thing that irks me to no end is up to today we see government officers both at the county level and national level communicating via email using yahoo, hotmail and gmail accounts yet the transition authority has already registered all the counties using the .go.ke extension. Can this be expedited? Lets ensure basic ICT 101 cascades to the counties. Ensure we get this right as we talk about the big stuff..opendata, ERPs etc. Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad On Jul 23, 2013, at 11:43 AM, Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > 1.KRA pin registration will be at county level/ Tax Returns > 2. E-ticketing will boost county transportation system > 3. E-transport/wi-fi in matatus/minibuses > 4. E-marketing of various produce in different counties > 5. E-tendering of county services to the county residence > 6. Website development for the counties and Domain Name Registrations > and so on and so forth.... > > Daniel O.Omondi > Dotto Computer Agency > P.O.Box 16753-00100 > Cell:+254-722-756211 > E-mail:dottocomp@yahoo.com > Skype:dottocomp > Facebook:dottocomp > Nairobi,Kenya > > > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" <isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke>; Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 9:58 PM > Subject: [ISOC_KE] Kenya Internet Governance Forum Online Discussions Day one: Internet and the Counties > > Listers, > > As we prepare for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum to be held at Strathmore Business School on July 26th 2013, we would like to jumpstart the discussions through our mailing lists. Today we discuss the role of the Internet in our new devolved governance system:, the questions are as follows: > 1. How can the Internet be used to facilitate Citizen participation in the county governments? > 2. How can the Internet be used to facilitate service Delivery in the County Governments? > 3. How can the Internet be used to promote good governance in the counties? > 4. What opportunities does the Internet offer the counties from an economic perspective? > The floor is open... > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno > http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc

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IEBC acts to avert Safaricom exit from poll contract
by Walubengo J 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

@Bob, @Waita A big-up for Safaricom for putting pressure on IEBC to ensure their technical/ICT systems are in order. If we want to reform our electoral institution, I think this is the way to go - as opposed to disbanding them :-) I hope you get IEBC to use the Results Transmission System so that we can know the winner by the time we take dinner this friday evening. walu. ~~~~~ The electoral commission has formed a technical team to negotiate with Safaricom, after the latter pulled out of a contract for live transmission of results for the Makueni by-election. Leading mobile provider Safaricom announced it had pulled out of the deal with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over confidence issues with the level of preparedness of the commission for the Makueni senatorial by-election. http://www.nation.co.ke/News/IEBC-acts-to-avert-Safaricom-exit-from-poll-co…

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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Kenya Internet Governance Forum Online Discussions Day one: Internet and the Counties
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

To add on to that the Internet also presents a good opportunity to generate local content. I hope that County Governments and civil society organisations in the counties use it up! Regards, 2013/7/23 WANGARI KABIRU <wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Greetings Rop, > > I hope you are well. > > I like the opportunity for cross sharing information between counties - > getting to know with ease what others are doing and borrowing the how. > > Kama kawaida - all the Tech language must be "mwananchinised" as most of > the persons to be introduced to are not at that level. This also applies to > the decision makers! > > Have a pleasant day. > > Regards/Wangari > > > --- > Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored > Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on > Earth". > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Gideon <gideonrop(a)gmail.com> > *To:* Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > *Cc:* Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>; KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; "isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke" < > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke> > *Sent:* Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 11:05 > *Subject:* [ISOC_KE] Kenya Internet Governance Forum Online Discussions > Day one: Internet and the Counties > > Thanks for this topic, > > The Internet offers a very good opportunity for open governance in terms > of information flow to the Citizens. This means that the County governments > can endeavor to ensure that there is transparency and that every detail of > developement is made available to the citizens as it happens. > > It also acts as a good resource for crowd sourcing where all the County > Govts have a central portal/database where all updates and information is > accumulated as well as distributed, this will increase accountability and > as such they can be rated based on real time analysis available through ICT > systems deployed. > > Warmest Regards, > Rop > DotConnectAfrica > > > On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 9:58 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>wrote: > > Listers, > > As we prepare for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum to be held at > Strathmore Business School on July 26th 2013, we would like to jumpstart > the discussions through our mailing lists. Today we discuss the role of the > Internet in our new devolved governance system:, the questions are as > follows: > 1. How can the Internet be used to facilitate Citizen participation in the > county governments? > 2. How can the Internet be used to facilitate service Delivery in the > County Governments? > 3. How can the Internet be used to promote good governance in the counties? > 4. What opportunities does the Internet offer the counties from an > economic perspective? > The floor is open... > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno > http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu

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[ISOC_KE] Kenya Internet Governance Forum Online Discussions Day one: Internet and the Counties
by Gideon 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Thanks for this topic, The Internet offers a very good opportunity for open governance in terms of information flow to the Citizens. This means that the County governments can endeavor to ensure that there is transparency and that every detail of developement is made available to the citizens as it happens. It also acts as a good resource for crowd sourcing where all the County Govts have a central portal/database where all updates and information is accumulated as well as distributed, this will increase accountability and as such they can be rated based on real time analysis available through ICT systems deployed. Warmest Regards, Rop DotConnectAfrica On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 9:58 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Listers, > > As we prepare for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum to be held at > Strathmore Business School on July 26th 2013, we would like to jumpstart > the discussions through our mailing lists. Today we discuss the role of the > Internet in our new devolved governance system:, the questions are as > follows: > 1. How can the Internet be used to facilitate Citizen participation in the > county governments? > 2. How can the Internet be used to facilitate service Delivery in the > County Governments? > 3. How can the Internet be used to promote good governance in the counties? > 4. What opportunities does the Internet offer the counties from an > economic perspective? > The floor is open... > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno > http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > >

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Re: [kictanet] Monetize your App on 24th July from 9am to 4pm
by John Matogo 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Kindly share this information in your various networks. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 5:01 PM, John Matogo <jmatogo(a)strathmore.edu> wrote: > Dear colleagues. > I invite you to attend the monetize your app event that will take > place on Wednesday 24th from 9am to 4pm at the Strathmore Auditorium. More > information about the event can be found here: > http://www.ilabafrica.ac.ke/index.php/media-news/opportunity-item/283-monet… > > > Kindly register at this link http://monetizeurapp.eventbrite.com/ > > Do share this information with your colleagues and friends. > > > > Regards, > > John Matogo > Manager > Incubation Centre, @iBizAfrica > Strathmore University > P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA > Tel: +254 070 303 4280 (direct line) > Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 > Skype: jmatogo > Twitter: @jmatogo > LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/avcn7qu > Web: www.strathmore.edu and http://www.ibizafrica.co.ke/ > -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore's Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here<http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184>to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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Kenya Internet Governance Forum Online Discussions Day one: Internet and the Counties
by Barrack Otieno 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Listers, As we prepare for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum to be held at Strathmore Business School on July 26th 2013, we would like to jumpstart the discussions through our mailing lists. Today we discuss the role of the Internet in our new devolved governance system:, the questions are as follows: 1. How can the Internet be used to facilitate Citizen participation in the county governments? 2. How can the Internet be used to facilitate service Delivery in the County Governments? 3. How can the Internet be used to promote good governance in the counties? 4. What opportunities does the Internet offer the counties from an economic perspective? The floor is open... -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: Apple Developer Website Update
by Agosta Liko 22 Jul '13

22 Jul '13

So ... Even Apple gets hacked ... so we should not trash our local sites when this happens ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Apple Developer <developer(a)insideapple.apple.com> Date: Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 2:01 AM Subject: Apple Developer Website Update To: agostal(a)gmail.com ** [image: Apple Developer] Apple Developer Website Update [image: headershadow] Last Thursday, an intruder attempted to secure personal information of our registered developers from our developer website. Sensitive personal information was encrypted and cannot be accessed, however, we have not been able to rule out the possibility that some developers’ names, mailing addresses, and/or email addresses may have been accessed. In the spirit of transparency, we want to inform you of the issue. We took the site down immediately on Thursday and have been working around the clock since then. In order to prevent a security threat like this from happening again, we’re completely overhauling our developer systems, updating our server software, and rebuilding our entire database. We apologize for the significant inconvenience that our downtime has caused you and we expect to have the developer website up again soon. TM and copyright © 2013 Apple Inc. 1 Infinite Loop, MS 96-DM, Cupertino, CA 95014. All Rights Reserved <http://www.apple.com/legal/> / Privacy Policy<http://www.apple.com/privacy/>/ My Apple ID <https://appleid.apple.com>

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SCAN GRPOUP CONTACTS
by charles nduati 22 Jul '13

22 Jul '13

Hi listers, Does anybody know somebody in the scan group of companies? Your assistance will be much appreciated CHARLES N. NDUATI DIRECTOR, REVENUE GENERATION AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT -KENYATTA UNIVERSITY MOBILE:254-722728815 EMIAL:charlesnduati2002@yahoo.co.uk,cnduati@gmail.com,

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Re: [kictanet] FW: Day-time Vulgar Conversations on Kenya Media
by Scmutunga 22 Jul '13

22 Jul '13

Am wary of any government censorship. Your kiboko may be used to clobber political rivals instead of regulating content. Remember the freedom of media we are enjoying was won through blood and tears. Sent from Samsung Mobile Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: @Mutunga aka Mutwiri As a married man, am not against sex or its content per se :-) I am simply against "commoditizing"/"cheapening" sex and bringing it down to the same level as if you are discussing "which shoes or dress you will wear today or how different they were from what you wore yesterday". This is essentially what the FM stations in particular are doing as they try to work-up the number of listeners in a view to increase market share and subsequently adverstising revenue. The thing is that I am over 18 and so I know this part of wisdom. On the other hand my 13year old son does not yet know/understand this and bombarding him with sex stories from 6am in the morning, at lunch time and through the evening will never give him the chance to come to this level of understanding. Yes, he may still access the same content online (FB, Twitter, etc) - but as a Society, we should never "sanitize" such behaviour by accepting it or tolerating in our public discourse. (and this answers those who always say -change the channel) And if the media cannot protect our kids from this, the Regulator has an obligation to do so. And I am not seeking for HEAVY censorship here from the Regulator. We simply need the regulator to implement what in the industry globally knows as the "watershed schedule?" :-Implement the Timing for when Adult content can be allowed on our broadcasting airwaves. walu. ---------------------------------------------------- From: Isaac Mutunga <scmutunga(a)yahoo.com> To: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs <CPA(a)cck.go.ke>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 5:35 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: Day-time Vulgar Conversations on Kenya Media @Walu. Currently there are more audience on cyberspace than listeners of FM radios put together. To survive social media cannibalizes stories from traditional media, adds some salt and serves it to the millions of its audience out there. You will find that most ardent FM radio listeners are also social media fans. Try and visit most of the FM radios social media pages and you will see the reason why I believe social media incites FM radio stories and not the other way round. I don't support the content being aired but I believe to some extent the media mirrors the society, even if you smash the mirror because it depicts your ugliness you will still remain ugly. I think CCK will accomplish very little by regulating FM radios and giving a free reign to social media. I have heard that it is impossible to regulate social media but I have seen social media groups that have regulated their members. CCK and other stakeholders should think of encouraging self-regulation in both FM radio and social media content. From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> To: scmutunga(a)yahoo.com Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs <CPA(a)cck.go.ke>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Wednesday, 26 June 2013 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: Day-time Vulgar Conversations on Kenya Media @Wambua, thnx for the feedback. I hope CCK successfully defends its right to regulate content on our air-waves. I know in developed economies they may find this "un-usual", "un-constitutional", "human-rights issue" etc - but we cannot copy everything from them. This is because whereas their laws are very liberal, their society has mature "self-regulatory" mechanisms/code of conduct which they all adhere to. Pornography has the same effect as drugs (e.g. cocaine, bhang, etc). Once you start on it, you will only want a bigger and stronger "fix". Our FM stations have literally started on it over the last 2years and what we are seeing now is that they are moving from soft-pornography into "hard" porn. And someone must stop it to save our future generation from being "porn" junkies. I know my friends in the media claim they only "sell" what society "demands" and are not to blame. But I think they are getting lazy and rather than seek high-level, brain-consuming topics, they opt of cheap and easier animal/instict-level topics. Lets all support CCK on this one. walu. From: "Wambua, Christopher" <Wambua(a)cck.go.ke> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Cc: Consumer and Public Affairs <CPA(a)cck.go.ke>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 11:41 AM Subject: [kictanet] FW: Day-time Vulgar Conversations on Kenya Media Edith /listers, Apologies for the delay in responding to this post. We are really busy with the ongoing East African Communications Congress and Exhibition taking place at the KICC. The responsibility of regulating broadcast content falls under two state agencies, CCK and the Kenya Film and Classification Board. The latter is mandated by law to classify all films for general exhibition (including those aired on TV). CCK on the other hand is supposed to regulate all other categories of broadcast content. CCK was vested with this responsibility in 2010 vide an amendment to our establishing legislation. However, a broadcaster went to court challenging the constitutional authority of CCK to regulate broadcasting content. Subsequently CCK was injuncted from exercising this responsibility until the matter is heard and determined. The matter is still before the courts, which means we cannot regulate broadcasting content in the interim. We had already developed the requisite regulatory tools and instruments in readiness to embarking on important responsibility of ensuring, among others, that minors are protected from adult content. A draft programme code, for instance, had been developed in readiness. The said programme code will be subjected to stakeholder consultation, as soon as the said matter is concluded. I hope this sheds light on this matter. Christopher Wambua Manager/Communications Consumer and Public Affairs Division Communications Commission of Kenya P.O. Box 14448, NAIROBI 00800 KENYA From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+wambua=cck.go.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Edith Adera Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 10:31 AM To: Wambua, Christopher Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day-time Vulgar Conversations on Kenya Media Isn’t this under CCK docket? And Media Council? Unfortunately, CCK is always silent on such issues on this list, they only advertise upcoming events, but don’t engage in responding to key issues. I do hope it’s different this time and they can tell us how they are regulating content or is it not under their mandate? Edith From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Gilda Odera Sent: June 26, 2013 8:54 AM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day-time Vulgar Conversations on Kenya Media This definitely needs urgent action. People have spoken about this for ages yet nothing has been done to stop such vulgarity, especially on Radio. Regards, Gilda Odera On Jun 26, 2013, at 8:34 AM, Matunda Nyanchama <mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com> wrote: Friends I am wondering whether the Media Council and CCK shouldn't step up their act. 2 cases in point: (a) FM radio conversations during the morning commute where one hears vulgar language with explicit descriptions (jocular as they may be) of natural and "unnatural" sex acts, bestiality and the like. And matatus faithfully tune in; and you are in the company of people of all manner of age: school kids, young working professionals, aging mothers/fathers, etc. What a shame! (b) In Nairobi recently, I sat down for afternoon coffee with a friend at a restaurant littered (across the walls) with flat screen TVs. Showing on the channel they had tuned into was a movie with explicit love-making ... imagine the rest. Despite our protestations, the restaurant owner's ears appeared deaf! Some people may say we need self-regulation but as a society we need some standards. We need some labeling of content that guide when it can be broadcast. For instance, adult content should be restricted to the time between 9 pm and 5 am; day time content should, of necessity, be family-friendly. 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Why Startups Are Sporting Increasingly Quirky Names and why ccTLDs are increasingly becoming strategic (Read KeNIC)
by Ali Hussein 21 Jul '13

21 Jul '13

The current crop of startups boasts wacky spellings. The reason founders say, is that practically every new business—be it a popsicle maker or a furniture retailer—needs its own website. With about 252 million domain names currently registered across the Internet, the short, recognizable dot-com Web addresses, or URLs, have long been taken. I may add that ccTLDs are also increasingly becoming important for various reasons - defensive registrations, Geo-Targeting, primary domain etc. The Article below is instructive. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324263404578611772689785466.h… As this sector becomes increasingly important I again urge KeNIC and CCK to come clean on the rumors of winding up KeNIC without wider consultation. The new Kenyan constitution demands more transparency and accountability and keeping silent on this issue only fuels more speculation. Regards Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Request for opinion: What does "open" mean to you?
by Simeon Oriko 21 Jul '13

21 Jul '13

Listers, The School of Open <https://p2pu.org/en/schools/school-of-open/> at Peer 2 Peer University (P2PU) is starting up a new round of courses in August, 2013, and one of those is a course called “Why Open?” I’m writing to ask if you could fill out a very short survey to help contribute some content to this course. “Why Open?” is a 3-week long, facilitated course (meaning that participants and facilitators all go through it at the same time, rather than asynchronously) that is designed to help participants learn more about openness, recognize the benefits and challenges that can arise from opening up content or practices, and engage in some open practices themselves. It will run August 5-23, though participants will also complete a final project due around the end of August. You can see a draft of the course here: https://p2pu.org/en/courses/588/why-open/ In the first section of the course we ask participants to come with their own, preliminary understandings of what openness means. Then we will show them definitions by third parties and discuss the various meanings. We want to gather views from people with different expertise and backgrounds. One thing we will discuss is whether there are patterns in views of openness depending on profession or activity (e.g., do those in the sciences understand it differently than those in the technology fields, than those in arts or humanities, than those in business, etc.). We have a section in the draft course where these definitions will go, which you can see here: https://p2pu.org/en/courses/588/content/1143/ We have created a short survey (basically 2 questions, plus demographic info and request for links), and would love it if you could take a moment to fill it out. It should take you about five minutes. The survey can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rxV_sdlyejuQT2_iJ-b6A5MZT91o3_oYi2QM8FIoV5… We would like your response by *midnight on Sunday August 4 (N. America time) at the latest.* Thank you for considering this request, and we do hope you will take the time to contribute to this course! Sincerely, Pete Forsyth, Christina Hendricks, Jeannette Lee, Simeon Oriko, Jane Park (organizers for Why Open? course) -- Simeon Oriko | Digital and Innovation Strategist Web: www.mtotowajirani.com | Twitter: @mtotowajirani<https://twitter.com/mtotowajirani> LinkedIn: ke.linkedin.com/in/simeonoriko Cell: +254 724 892 941 | Skype: simeonoriko

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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] CCK sets standards for next registrar of top level domain
by Ali Hussein 19 Jul '13

19 Jul '13

Dear Barrack and all Apologies for cross posting. Thanks for taking this up. Would be a good idea to get some really good background to this so that we can put all this in context. I mean from the historical Randy Bush and Dr.Shem Ochuodho days to the discussions that culminated in the Multi- Stakeholder MOU. The link below is instructive:- IANA Report Subject: Request of Kenya Network Information Center for Redelegation of .ke Top-Level Domain Date: 20 December 2002 The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (the IANA), as part of the administrative functions associated with management of the domain-name system root, is responsible for receiving requests for delegation and redelegation of top-level domains, investigating the circumstances pertinent to those requests, and reporting on the requests. In June 2002, the IANA received a request for the redelegation of the .ke (Kenya) country-code top-level domain (ccTLD). This report gives the findings and conclusions of the IANA on its investigation of that request.... Read on for more background:- http://www.iana.org/reports/2002/ke-report-20dec02.html Its important that stakeholders understand why there is concern among certain quarters on this issue. Regards Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad On Jul 18, 2013, at 10:23 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Colleagues, > > Many thanks to all those who have expressed concern over the above mentioned issue, i would like to invite all of you to submit your contributions to info(a)isoc.or.ke for more information please read http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/CCK-sets-standards-for-next-registrar-of…. During the Kenya IGF we will issue a common position as the Internet Society Kenya Chapter, we will relay the same to the Communications Commission of Kenya and the Government of Kenya. We will have a session during the Kenya IGF to discuss the issue and you are all welcomed on 26 July 2013 at Strathmore University Business School. > > Best Regards > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno > http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)orion.my.co.ke > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc

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Re: [kictanet] Announcing the Kenya Internet Governance Forum 2013
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

Dear Lister's, We would like to inform you that the Kenya Internet Governance Forum will be held on July 26th 2013 at the Strathmore University Business School. The Kenya Internet Governance Forum brings together stakeholders from the Public , Private Sector , Technical Community and Academia to discuss issues critical to the governance and management of Internet resources locally. The theme of this years meeting will be Vision 2030, Harnessing the Power of the Internet. The forum will be organized by the Internet Society Kenya Chapter with the support of its partners. We would like to invite all stakeholders to participate in the forum. To register please visit the event website http://www.kenyaigf.or.ke/, the draft program is available on the website. There are limited places and registration will be on a first come basis. *Background * IGF Mandate Paragraph 72 of the Tunis Agenda: 72. We ask the UN Secretary-General, in an open and inclusive process, to convene, by the second quarter of 2006, a meeting of the new forum for multi-stakeholder policy dialogue—called the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). The mandate of the Forum is to: - Discuss public policy issues related to key elements of Internet governance in order to foster the sustainability, robustness, security, stability and development of the Internet; - Facilitate discourse between bodies dealing with different cross-cutting international public policies regarding the Internet and discuss issues that do not fall within the scope of any existing body; - Interface with appropriate inter-governmental organizations and other institutions on matters under their purview; - Facilitate the exchange of information and best practices, and in this regard make full use of the expertise of the academic, scientific and technical communities; - Advise all stakeholders in proposing ways and means to accelerate the availability and affordability of the Internet in the developing world; - Strengthen and enhance the engagement of stakeholders in existing and/or future Internet governance mechanisms, particularly those from developing countries; - Identify emerging issues, bring them to the attention of the relevant bodies and the general public, and, where appropriate, make recommendations; - Contribute to capacity building for Internet governance in developing countries, drawing fully on local sources of knowledge and expertise; - Promote and assess, on an ongoing basis, the embodiment of WSIS principles in Internet governance processes; - Discuss, inter alia, issues relating to critical Internet resources; - Help to find solutions to the issues arising from the use and misuse of the Internet, of particular concern to everyday users; - Publish its proceedings http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/aboutigf We look forwad to your participation in the event. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Global Internet bodies aim to improve DNS business in Africa
by Barrack Otieno 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mamadou LO <alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com> Date: Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 12:41 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Global Internet bodies aim to improve DNS business in Africa To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Global Internet bodies aim to improve DNS business in Africa http://www.itworld.com/internet/365546/global-internet-bodies-aim-improve-d… Regards _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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INVITATION TO THE LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL BROADBAND STRATEGY ON 23RD JULY 2013
by Alwala, Rachel 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

Dear Listers, Reference is made to our invitation to the launch of the National Broadband Strategy initially planned for 17th July 2013. The Commission, working in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology, appreciates your understanding for the postponement of the launch occasioned by unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We are glad to inform industry stakeholders that the launch has been re-scheduled to Tuesday, 23rdth July 2013 at a breakfast to be held from 7:00 am - 9.00am at the Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi. The Ministry and the Commission will be honored to have your presence during the launch that will be officiated by His Excellency, Deputy President, William Ruto. Stakeholders interested in attending the launch are requested to contact Anastasia Makeba on +254 20 4242450 or makeba(a)cck.go.ke<mailto:makeba@cck.go.ke> for confirmation of attendance or any further clarifications. The proposed programme is attached for reference. Your participation in this event will be highly appreciated. Sincerely, FOR DIRECTOR GENERAL Rachel Alwala Manager/Events & External Affairs Communications Commission of Kenya PO Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Tel: +254 20 4242000 Fax: +254 20 4451866 Email: alwala(a)cck.go.ke Website: www.cck.go.ke Connect with us: Facebook: CCKKenya Twitter: cck_kenya Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail. [cid:image002.gif@01CD294C.94003FB0]

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Project Loon
by Amos Ochieng 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

When a company is full of executives who only ask each other "But why not?" these are the kind of proposals that come up: Google is putting forth an audacious proposal to use baloons to cover the world in Wi-Fi. The balloons will be carried by wind at altitudes twice as high as planes and beam Internet access to the ground at speeds similar to today’s 3G networks or faster. I know this project has been around for couple of months now but I had not read this article<http://www.wired.com/business/2013/06/google_internet_balloons/> . This blew my mind, I had to share. -- Amos Ochieng | Programmes Officer Kenya Community Media Network (KCOMNET) Shalom House - Dagoretti Corner, Nairobi, KENYA Tel: 254 0202379949, Mobile: +254 729355 550 Skype: amos.ochieng, Twitter: @ochiengamos Website: www.kcomnet.org

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CCK sets standards for next registrar of top level domain
by Ali Hussein 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

To whom it may concern at CCK/KeNIC Keeping mum on the issue of what's going on at KeNIC results in headline distortions (like the one above), speculation, suspicion of vested interests, corruption etc. A few days ago when the initial report came out from Rebecca's blog I urged the respective bodies concerned to officially let us know what is happening. We are still waiting. This is a national issue and worthy of your time and comment. I urge you once again to do the right thing and let the community know the way forward. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/CCK-sets-standards-for-next-registrar-of… Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Barred from using Airtel
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 17 Jul '13

17 Jul '13

I am sorry to make a public complaint here but I am barred from using my Airtel line reason given is that it has been three months since I loaded airtime via scratchcard. Mark you I have sufficient credit that I bought from Airtel Money. And to think that the same company spam calls me at least once a day and spams my inbox with offers, yet they cannot use the same technology to activate my line? Is there anyone from Airtel here? -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu

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Fw: KENIC set to be wound up
by Walubengo J 17 Jul '13

17 Jul '13

Not sure if this is true...but I thought only the KENIC AGM can wound up KENIC. Not sure of the Regulator can do this single-handedly... read more... Kenyan regulator looks to decommission domain registrar The country's communications agency is looking to put in place a new registry, but the process is controversial http://www.itworld.com/internet/365167/kenyan-regulator-looks-decommission-… walu.

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CCK set to duel with ICANN over KENIC issues
by Rebecca Wanjiku 16 Jul '13

16 Jul '13

Here is my take on KENIC, its a long piece that traces the history of KENIC and subsequent relegation in December 2002 http://www.wanjiku.co.ke/2013/07/cck-set-to-duel-with-ianaicann-over-ke-clo… Tel. 254 720 318 925 wanjiku.co.ke

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Cyber-Security - Are we sitting ducks?
by Ali Hussein 15 Jul '13

15 Jul '13

Listers As countries move hostilities online in search of the competitive advantage - socio-economic and national security wise all bets are off. Tactics include setting up a cyber security brigade in the armed forces (China), creating and funding cyber security divisions within the National Intelligence apparatus, outsourcing hacking to hackers etc. Does anyone know what we are doing to ensure we are not sitting ducks? Especially after the fiasco a few months ago when most Kenya government ministry websites were hacked by amateur hackers from Asia.. This article from the New York Times is instructive, http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/14/world/europe/nations-buying-as-hackers-se… Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: Washington Post: Web industry officials balk at domain expansion plan
by waudo siganga 15 Jul '13

15 Jul '13

Could be of interest [1]http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/web-industry-officials-b alk-at-domain-expansion-plan/2013/07/14/c69dcda4-ea69-11e2-a301-ea5a8116d211_ story.html?utm_source=buffer&utm_campaign=Buffer&utm_content=buffer4db6b&utm_ medium=twitter Web industry officials balk at domain expansion plan By [2]Craig Timberg, Published: July 14 A plan to dramatically expand the [3]number of possible Web addresses — by adding more than 1,000 new domains such as “.buy,” “.casino” and “.gay” — could cause widespread disruption to Internet operations, say some industry officials. Efforts to augment existing domains such as “.com” and “.gov” have been underway for several years and are entering a critical new phase as industry officials meet at an international conference that began Sunday in Durban, South Africa. By summer’s end, the new domains could be going live at a pace of 20 or more each week. The plan has touched off a scramble among investors eager to gain control of the virgin Internet real estate, potentially worth billions of dollars in annual licensing fees. But a vocal group of critics is calling the speed and scale of the expansion reckless, given its possible impact on the Internet’s global infrastructure, which relies on interactions among computer networks owned by companies, universities and individual users. Particularly troubling is the possibility of widespread “name collisions” that could happen when domains used by internal corporate computer systems — such as “.corp” or “.home” — get assigned to the Web more broadly. This could cause systems to fail, blocking access to e-mail or other internal programs, and also could open sensitive information to theft, some experts say. “This could affect a million enterprises,” said Danny McPherson, chief security officer for Verisign, which is based in Reston and manages several of the most popular existing domains. “It could absolutely break things.” McPherson and other security experts say the nonprofit group that oversees the designation of Web addresses, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (usually known by its acronym, [4]ICANN), has not done enough study on the impact of the new domain names and does not have procedures in place to respond quickly if systems malfunction. Among those posing risk could be domains such as “.med” or “.center” that might be critical to the functioning of medical systems or emergency-response networks. Similar concerns have been expressed by the Association of National Advertisers, which represents hundreds of major companies, and the Internet commerce site PayPal, which issued a letter in March saying, “The potential for malicious abuse is extraordinary, [and] the incidental damage will be large even in the absence of malicious intent.” Defenders of the plan have called such fears overblown, arguing that the potential problems have been long understood and will be resolved before new domains are approved. Because the new domains will be released gradually, over the course of months, there will be time to manage problems as they arise, said Jeffrey Moss, chief security officer for ICANN. “It’s not like it’s a runaway train without recourse,” Moss said. “We’re not going to do anything that harms the security or stability of the Internet.” [5]U.S. officials who oversee Web security issues through the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration expressed confidence in the management of the domain program, issuing a statement saying, “We would expect these issues to be discussed and resolved within the ICANN multistakeholder process.” Whoever wins control of the new domains will be allowed to sell licensing rights for the resulting new Web addresses, typically for annual fees, with a portion going to fund ICANN, which is based in Southern California. Just bidding for a domain costs $185,000. [6]Donuts Inc., an investment group that made the largest number of bids, with 307, said Verisign’s criticism of the process for launching the new domains was a result of self-interest. The company controls the popular “.com” and “.net” domains — giving it a degree of market power that could be diluted if new ones gain widespread acceptance. “ICANN was created in large part to break Verisign’s monopoly over domain names,” Donuts spokesman Mason Cole said in a statement. “Now that the organization is on the verge of achieving that goal, it’s not surprising that Verisign is uncomfortable.” Verisign officials say they support the program for adding new domains but believe the rollout should proceed more cautiously than currently planned. The stakes are high in an era when a large and growing share of the world’s economic activity happens over the Internet. Even traditional brick-and-mortar businesses use online systems to communicate, manage inventories and interact with customers. Many also count on the security of networked computer systems to protect lucrative intellectual property and other valuable strategic information. Moss, the ICANN security chief, acknowledged that some internal corporate systems will malfunction as new domains are created, and he said it would be the responsibility of company officials to resolve these problems. “We want everything to work, and we’re going to try to make everything work, but we can’t control everybody’s networks on the planet,” he said. Moss said the number of domains likely to cause problems is a “really, really small number.” But critics have said it is irresponsible for ICANN to approve new domains before it knows the extent of the problems they would create and has plans in place to fix them. The cost of repairing systems — or the loss of security — would be borne by private companies that in most cases have little to gain from the hundreds of new Internet domains. In addition to expressing such security concerns, corporate leaders have been complaining that the sheer number of new domains will cause a sharp rise in fraud and abuse as criminals buy up Web addresses intended to deceive consumers. Already, many companies are attempting to defend against this by acquiring many different Web addresses that include their corporate names. But that will become far more difficult, they say, with hundreds of new domains, including “.corp,” “.inc” and “.sucks.” “If everything ran perfectly, this would extraordinarily transform the Internet,” said Dan Jaffe, executive vice president of the Association of National Advertisers. “There is every reason to believe that, as of now, there could be serious problems.” References 1. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/web-industry-officials-ba… 2. http://www.washingtonpost.com/craig-timberg/2011/05/17/AFM2rbAH_page.html 3. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/donuts-incs-major-play-fo… 4. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/icann-set-to-release-list… 5. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/28/AR201102280… 6. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/donuts-inc-and-its-domain-duel/2012/…

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Regulator allows telcos to join fund after 3-year tussle
by Grace Githaiga 12 Jul '13

12 Jul '13

IN SUMMARYCommunications Commission of Kenya (CCK) said it had expanded the membership of the Universal Service Advisory Council (USAC) to nine from six to include representatives of the telcos, broadcasters and postal operators.The move ends a three-year standoff that had stalled the fund, which was to receive 0.5 per cent of revenues from firms regulated by the CCK like Nation Media, Safaricom and Postal Corporation of Kenya. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Regulator-allows-telcos-t…

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Laptops4Schools
by robert yawe 12 Jul '13

12 Jul '13

Hi, As many of you are aware yesterday KICTANET held a forum at Strathmore to come up with a position paper on the Class 1 Laptop project that will be rolling out in January 2014. We had a number of very enlightening position papers but most important was a presentation by the Ministry of Education on the project. Your core team will be compiling the final report which will be presented on behalf of KICTANET to the relevant government and parliamentary groups on the 19th of July 2013. Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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KIC (Amendement) Bill - Communications during emergency
by Edith Adera 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

Listers, I managed to catch the tail end of the stakeholder deliberations today, and wonder if I'm the only one uncomfortable with this section below in the Kenya Information and Communication Bill? Am I unduly concerned or others feel the same? Worth debating? Concerned Edith =============== 102B. (1) Upon the declaration of a state of emergency under Article 58 of the Constitution, the Authority may give a direction to any communications service provider that their entitlement to provide communication services has either been: (a) suspended, either generally or in relation to specific services, networks or facilities ; or (b) restricted or modified with respect to the provisions given in the direction. (2) The restriction or modification under subsection (1) (b) of this section may include- (a) provisions for the taking, removal, addition, construction, control or the usage for purposes of mitigating public emergencies or disasters of, all or any such communication system, equipment or services under this Act; and (b) provisions for the stopping, delaying and censoring of messages and broadcasts and the carrying out of any other purposes which the Authority thinks necessary to facilitate the direction given. (3) A direction under this section shall apply only for the duration of the state of emergency

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As the Snowden privacy debate rages...We must find some humor in it..
by Ali Hussein 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

Listers Once in a while we must laugh.. Enjoy *Ali Hussein* *CEO, 3mice interactive media ltd* *Partner, Telemedia Africa Ltd * Tel: +254713601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim<http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> Blog: www.alyhussein.com <https://plus.google.com/_/notifications/emlink?emr=08835256869445742222&emi…> <https://plus.google.com/_/notifications/emlink?emr=08835256869445742222&emi…>

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Looking for teaching aids dvds for lower primary school
by Barrack Otieno 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

Anyone with an idea where in can buy Maths English and vocational skills. Does cyberschools stock this? Needed urgently

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FYI - KPA PRESS RELEASE ON LAPTOP STANDARD ONE CHILD PROGRAMME
by Matunda Nyanchama 09 Jul '13

09 Jul '13

FYI -------------------------- July 8th, 2013 PRESS RELEASE ON LAPTOP STANDARD ONE CHILD PROGRAMME RE: ONE LAPTOP PER-STANDARD ONE CHILD PROGRAMME We in the publishing industry in Kenya recognise our central role as key players in the production of educational materials – such as digital content, text books and other related teaching aids – for use in all schools in the delivery and implementation of the requisite school curriculum. We further recognise and appreciate the role of the Ministry of Education – and its specialised arms like the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) – in policy formulation and provision of the supportive legislation framework aimed at enhancing Public-Private partnership in the administration and service of the education sector. Kenya Publishers Association (KPA), is a reliable partner in education. More importantly, we are always prepared to make the necessary sacrifices and investment enhancements in terms of finance, time, personnel and technology in order to assist the government deliver on its mandate in the education sector. This, we have done many times even at the shortest of time. In this regard, KPA suggest for the successful implementation of the Government’s one laptop per-child project from January 2014 in all Kenyan public schools a number of recommendations with the mutual aim of ensuring successful implementation of the project and surmounting the challenges experienced in other countries that have attempted to implement a similar programme: 1. TEACHERTRAINING For the laptop project to be successful there will be need for teacher training on how to use the devices. Publishers are ready and willing to use our pool of industry expertise to collaborate with the MoE to offer the requisite teacher training – as they have done over the years by conducting teachers’ seminars and workshop on effective ways of using the Instructional Materials we publish in curriculum implementation. 2. WHAT GADGET WOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROGRAMME? The gadget that the MoE purchases has to take into consideration various factors such as: a) Effectiveness to user; b) Ease of local availability c) Price affordability d) Training availability e) Simplicity of software update f) Convenience of infrastructural factors like power g) Ragged enough for the level of student using it (durability) h) Affordability of software being used i) Internet-enabled? j) CD Rom-compatibility k) Flash disc applicability, etc All these factors and more need to be considered. KPA suggests that the MoE carefully considers the basic two factors below: · Policy: MOE policy should guide on the gadget to be used. · Procurement:Purchasing and sustainability of the programme. Publishers’ content would greatly determine what gadget the MoE would purchase. 3. PILOTING The MoE needs to sufficiently prepare and pretest with a pilot project and if a pilot test has been done KPA would appreciate to see the outcome to find ways that it can serve the MoE laptop project better. KPA is ready to be part of the testing and piloting if none has been done in the spirit of public-private partnership. 4. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS The most vibrant education systems that deliver results have one common element: a strong public-private sector alliance that allows the private sector to invest in education services and products (including text books, reference materials, digital and educational solutions in general) and leaves the government to play the facilitative role of policy formulation and crafting of the enabling legislative framework. The government should not waste time and resources in areas where the private sector can make the greatest contribution. For the laptop programme to be effective it has to be wholly inclusive and relevant personnel in both Ministries of Education and ICT should be ready to be engaged and share information with publishers and other stakeholders; for the best way forward. Publishers contribute about 98% of all curriculum support materials that are used in our education institutions today. As we speak, KPA members have sufficient digital curriculum support materials, adequate for the roll out of the lap top project. However, we believe that the government would have been better advised to roll out a more structured and all inclusive ICT platform in primary and secondary schools, probably at the same or cheaper cost. Never the less, we are ready to support the MOE in provision of relevant, vetted digital content. 5. KICD ROLE IN PUBLISHING: There has been several mentions of KICD providing digital content. We have held several meetings with the KICD director who has assured us that KICD has no interest or will to publish digital content for the laptop project. We have also been assured by the Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kaimenyi that digital content will be provided by the publishers. KPA recommends that the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) should limit its operations to its mandate of Curriculum Design; Curriculum Review; Publication of Curriculum Materials like the syllabi; Vetting and Approval of Instructional Materials to be used in schools. The function of the KICD as a provider of ancillary information must be clearly delinked from mainstream publishing of curriculum support materials, may they be print or digital. 6. CAPITATIONS: KPA recommends to the MoE a review of the current text book capitation so that the digital content for the lap top programme is not absorbed in the text book capitation. KPA recommends a different capitation for the digital content. Emphasis though should be laid on the fact that the digital content will act as supplementary material for the text books; and not an outright replacement of the text books. We also recommend speedy creation of ICT infrastructure within the country to enable effective implementation of this project. Publishers look forward to working with all stakeholders to achieve our mutual goal of producing ICT savvy citizens who will operationalize vision 2030 and drive this country to its destination of middle-level industrialization by the year 2030. Finally we are asking for a speedy solution to the current stalemate between TSC and KNUT. The effects of this strike on the ground are grave. The public school students may not be able to finish the curriculum as set, which will translate to widening the gap and the in equality between private schools and public schools performance in national examinations. We hope that this issue will be amicably resolved in the shortest of time. Yours Sincerely LAWRENCE NJAGI CHAIRMAN KENYA PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! 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Fwd: Network operators will make USD 6.9 billion from undelivered text messages in 2013
by Ali Hussein 09 Jul '13

09 Jul '13

> Ever wondered whether you actually sent that SMS? Or someone is just being rude and not responding to your messages? > > According to new research Telcos worldwide probably pocket $6.9b in undelivered SMSs. > > Read on:- > > http://www.telecomsmarketresearch.com/blog/?p=631 > > Ali Hussein > CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd > Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd > > +254 713 601113/ 0770 906375 > > "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb > > Sent from my iPad

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News letter: DotConnectAfrica TedBits,The Kenya Issue
by Gideon 09 Jul '13

09 Jul '13

News letter: DotConnectAfrica TedBits, The Kenya Issue<http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs123/1102516344150/archive/111229038909…>. Link: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs123/1102516344150/archive/111229038909… Best Wishes, Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica

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Why government ICT projects fail
by Grace Githaiga 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Research shows that globally, up to three quarters (75 per cent ) of ICT projects end up in failure. Indeed the bigger the project the more spectacular is the failure.Kenya has had its share of this failure and it is prudent to investigate the typical reasons behind failing ICT projects.Corruption – not surprising – is the leading cause of ICT project failure in Kenya.http://www.nation.co.ke/blogs/Why-government-ICT-projects-fail/-/634/1908576/-/view/asBlogPost/-/qebc6rz/-/index.html

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Stakeholders Consultation Forum on the Development of Policy and Legislative Frameworks for the Implmentation of Article 34 of the Constitution
by Wambua, Christopher 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Listers, The public notice below which is published on page 22 of today’s Daily Nation may be of interest to you: PUBLIC NOTICE [Description: Description: Description: Coat of Arms - Kenya] STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION FORUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORKS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 34 OF THE CONSTITUTION The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology has established a Working Group to align the ICT sector policy and legislation with the Constitution of Kenya. The mandate of the Working Group is to develop a draft policy and bill for the implementation of Article 34 of the Constitution and to undertake consultative meetings with relevant stakeholders and members of the public on the draft proposals. In this regard, the Working Group has developed a draft ICT sector policy and a draft Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill. The Working Group is scheduled to hold a Stakeholders Consultation Forum on 9th July 2013 at the Kenya Commercial Bank Leadership Centre - Karen to discuss the draft regulatory instruments. The Forum will kick off from 9.00 am. The documents to be discussed can be accessed electronically from: http://www.information.go.ke/‎ http://www.cck.go.ke/regulations/ ICT sector members and the public are welcome to attend the Forum. Interested members can confirm their attendance through ICTRegulatoryFramework(a)cck.go.ke<mailto:ICTRegulatoryFramework@cck.go.ke> latest 5th July 2013 at 12.00 pm. Prof. Patricia Kameri –Mbote, SC Chairperson Working Group on the Development of Policies and Legislation to implement Article 34 of the Constitution

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Kenya: Future Tech "Capital"
by Matunda Nyanchama 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Here is an interesting link, with substantial stats crunch. Chew on. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage your ICT risks! We are the experts you need! The trusted partners you deserve! Call: +1-888-587-1150 (Canada) +254-20-267-0743 (Kenya) or info(a)aganoconsulting.com In Kenya - Licensed by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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