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WIPO-Proposed New gTLD Trademark-Based Post-Delegation Procedure
by alice 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center has released a detailed proposal for a trademark-based post-delegation dispute resolution procedure involving new gTLD registries. http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/resources/icann/index.html. WIPO's proposed post-delegation procedure addresses registry behavior that causes or materially contributes to trademark abuse, whether through the TLD itself or through domain name registrations in the TLD, as further described in item 2 of the letter. Sincerely, WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center PS You may also wish to refer to our new Press Release at http://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/articles/2009/article_0005.html. ------ World Intellectual Property Organization Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain privileged, confidential and copyright protected information. If you have received this e-mail by mistake, please immediately notify the sender and delete this e-mail and all its attachments. Please ensure all e-mail attachments are scanned for viruses prior to opening or using. _______________________________________________

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join the liveblog on management of African ccTLDs
by Rebecca Wanjiku 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

join liveblog on beckyit.blogspot.com Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/

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Kenya National BPO Week 7th to 9th April 2009
by Peres Were 17 Mar '09

17 Mar '09

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Coat_of_arms_of_Kenya.png> px Proud Sponsors Include Under the Auspices of the Ministry of Information and Communications For bookings contact: Joseph or Grace Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society. Studio House, along Argwings Kodhek road, 2nd floor E-mail: secretariat(a)kenyabposociety.or.ke Tel. No. /020-2391301/ 0722-663176/ 0733-917518

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Secure ICT 2009 Conference Nairobi, Kenya
by Evans Kahuthu 17 Mar '09

17 Mar '09

FYI, You are invited to attend the 1st annual Information Communication Technology & Network Security (Secure ICT) Conference, September 8 and 9, 2009 at the Laico Regency Hotel in Nairobi Kenya. Secure ICT 2009 is a "must attend" event for those tasked with protecting personal or confidential information in a rapidly changing technological environment. The security of ICT infrastructure is of critical importance as Enhanced high-speed Internet is coming to East and Southern Africa as early as June 2009 by way of a new undersea fiber optic cable linking the continent to India and Europe (Seacom;Eassy;Teams). This conference will bring security experts to provide information technology and communication professionals and managers with the latest information on cyber security threats, trends, tools and strategies for protection of critical information technology and communications assets. The conference will offer two concurrent tracks, Information Security Management and Incident Response and Information Security Technology and Operations. The sessions on these two track have been carefully selected to address the specific needs of ICT managers and technical staff. For more information, please visit our website http://secureict.co.ke Sincerely, Evans Kahuthu

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Fw: Grants for African college students
by John Walubengo 17 Mar '09

17 Mar '09

for the interested universities... walu. --- On Thu, 3/12/09, Juma, Calestous <calestous_juma(a)harvard.edu> wrote: > From: Juma, Calestous <calestous_juma(a)harvard.edu> > Subject: Grants for African college students > To: "'david.dickson(a)scidev.net'" <david.dickson(a)scidev.net> > Date: Thursday, March 12, 2009, 6:17 AM > BOSTON, MA-- One Laptop per Child (OLPC) is beginning a > summer grant program in which up to 100 teams of university > students from around the world will distribute thousands of > XO laptops to children in Africa this summer. > > Partnering with schools and non-governmental organizations > in Africa, undergraduate and graduate students from around > the world will provide educational opportunities that > facilitate self-expression and exploration for children. > > OLPC is providing each team with 100 XO laptops, related > hardware, and up to $10,000 for operating costs. Student > teams will have the opportunity to attend an orientation > workshop in Kigali, Rwanda from June 8-17. > > Afterwards, they will spend nine weeks in an African > nation, working directly with local community partners to > integrate the XO into primary education. > OLPC founder and Chairman Nicholas Negroponte said that the > new program "represents a determined effort by OLPC to > engage university students worldwide in bringing an > education revolution to children living in some of the most > remote places on Earth. > > By empowering students from a multitude of countries and > cultures to act as agents of change, the belief that all > children have a right to quality education -- regardless of > where they happen to live -- will spread across the > globe." > > To date, OLPC has put over 500,000 XO laptops into the > hands of children all across the world. The One Laptop per > Child association developed a low-cost laptop -- the > "XO Laptop" -- to revolutionize how we educate the > world's children. > > OLPC's mission is to provide educational opportunities > for the world's poorest children by providing each child > with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop with > content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, > self-empowered learning. > > The OLPCorps program features a high level of local > community involvement, as local schools and NGOs will > sustain the project for years to come. > *** > One Laptop per Child - Africa Grant Program Students have > played a pivotal role in every revolution, except > learning. That will change in 2009. Through One Laptop > per Child, student teams from around the world will each > deploy 100 XO-laptops throughout Africa this summer. If you > are an undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in > education, technology or capacity building, our summer grant > program will provide you with unprecedented hands-on > experience. > > Student Teams will: • travel to one of the 53 African > countries of their choosing for 9-10 weeks • participate > in a 10-day orientation in Kigali, Rwanda at OLPC's > office• receive up to $10,000 per team for operating > costs• deploy 100 XO laptops, including hardware and > support• collaborate with up to 100 other teams as part of > a life-long global network empowering a generation • send > a representative to MIT/OLPC's all-expense paid summit > from October 10-12, 2009. > > OLPCorps Africa Members will be active members of our > innovative 1 to 1 laptop-learning project and hold key roles > as leaders in our grassroots movement. The OLPC summer > grant program, which is a full-time commitments, begins June > 8. Teams will work closely with the One Laptop per Child > team to design and implement XO deployments, join a uniquely > African OLPC network, and lead a growing social movement. > How to apply: For more information on OLPCorps Africa and > specific application requirements, please visit our website: > http://laptop.org/en/participate/get-involved/OLPCorps.shtml. > Proposals must be received by March 27th. Contact OLPCorps > (OLPCorps(a)laptop.org) with any questions or concerns.

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[Fwd: [i-network] Introducing the Uganda ICT Consumer Protection Association]
by alice 17 Mar '09

17 Mar '09

*Introducing the **Uganda ICT Consumer Protection Association (UICPA)* Following a series of discussions on various mailing lists and especially on the I-Network ICT Mailing list for the past 2 to 3 years in regard to ICT services and products in Uganda, a few individuals decided to explore the idea of bringing together grieving ICT consumers. These individuals have now set up the Uganda ICT Consumer Protection Association. The association recognises the existing institutions and channels of dealing with consumer concerns and will work collaboratively with these institutions with the aim of improving ICT services and goods for the consumers. >From Internet services to voice services and all the way to hardware products, the situation is running out of control, and the few bodies mandated to protect consumers like the Uganda Communications Commission and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards seem to be overwhelmed by their wide mandates, limited budgets and inadequate human resources. The association is membership based and membership is open to all ICT consumers and stakeholders. The association aims at achieving the following: 1. Providing a collective platform / voice through which ICT consumers concerns can be addressed, for example billing complaints 2. Addressing poor quality of voice and data services 3. Addressing ICT goods and services pricing irregularities that result in loss of money by consumers 4. Evaluating performance of the universal service fund under the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC). 5. Addressing the high failure rate of hardware, for example promotional mobile phones As a start, the association has been duly registered and letters of introduction were sent out in February 2009 to various stakeholders informing them of the set up of the new association including Uganda Communications Commission, Ministry of ICT, Uganda National Bureau of Standards and Uganda Consumer Protection Association. *How will these aims be achieved?* The association will provide complementary activities and services to the already existing channels and institutions for addressing the above 5 issues. This will be done through 3 main approaches: 1. *Awareness creation:* The association shall carry out awareness creation and sensitisation activities within ICT consumers. This shall be aimed at making them more aware of their rights as ICT consumers, provide them with information on the channels and institutions that provide solutions and redress for complaints raised and above all work with service and goods providers to ensure that information regarding customer care, access, availability and reach are easily available and known by ICT consumers. 1. *Advocacy:* The association shall carry out advocacy for better, revised and new consumer laws as well as the upholding and consideration of ICT consumers in Uganda. The advocacy shall be based on the consumers’ experience and emergent issues that shall arise as the association carries out its aims. The advocacy activities shall also seek to get better terms from goods and service providers in the country to allow ICT consumers and providers enjoy mutual benefits. 1. *Collective Voice:* The association shall register and take note of issues, complaints and compliments from ICT consumers regarding ICT goods and services in the country. The association shall seek redress for ICT consumers on a collective basis where issues with service and goods providers have been reported to providers, relevant government authorities and yet no action has been taken. The association shall use its strength in numbers to seek for a solution for these issues. The association shall provide a forum to ICT consumers to discuss and share information on issues affecting ICT consumers in the country. The association shall use this forum and the knowledge generated at the forum to carry out advocacy and awareness activities as part of the development of the ICT sector in Uganda. For more information on the association and how it can help you please contact the association Plot 53 Kira Road Kamwokya Bukoto Email: report(a)ictconsumer.or.ug Web: _www.ictconsumer.or.ug <http://www.ictconsumer.or.ug/>_ -- Wire Lunghabo James Linux Solutions Blog: http://www.computerworld.co.ug/blogs/wire-james => Share One Computer among 10 users working simultaneously <= => Reduce computer electricity bills by 60% <= => Lower your expenses on computer servicing by 50% <= => Significantly Reduce IT support costs <= **** Contact Linux Solutions today for the ideal solution **** "For Exceptional Services, Innovative and High quality Products" Office: +256-312-278767 Cell: +256-712-726609 Visit web site <http://d2.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.

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IGF liveblog session
by Rebecca Wanjiku 17 Mar '09

17 Mar '09

If you would like to follow the live sessions from Mauritius, please visit beckyit.blogspot.com Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/

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Two major blunders on KTN's "the presenter"
by Maina Samson 16 Mar '09

16 Mar '09

Just observed some two blunders with KTN's concluded "the Presenter" show. Who else did? 1. Calling a commercial break while on stage already holding the envelop containing the name of the winner. That, to me, is supposed to be the most transparent stage and even if its good to create some suspense, create it with Cameras on the envelop. Otherwise it will become very hard to convince the genera viwers other than those in the Lyco regency that nothing happened to the envelop during that break. Nevertheless, Fahreed Khimani is a great MC, so are Melly and the Yu CEO. 2. Taking a commercial break as indicated in (1) above to advertise "Orange- together we can do more" just when the Yu CEO is busy on stage trying to capture the crowds with his good MC talent. If I were doing the programming, zain, Safcom or Ornage would not have featured anywhere. For all goodness sake, Yu were the sponsors!!!!!! Regards, Samson Major

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media bias consequences,,, a good example
by Gakuru Alex 15 Mar '09

15 Mar '09

[Throughout KCA discussions most, including our learned friends, were erroneously made to believe the media that this was just but terrible, no-good, plain "anti-media law." Now (save for into the third month) it's good continue emerging. The author's embarrassment and belated admission of the positives leaves one wondering what the ordinary (wo)man on the street thinks of the law? Does it make a classic "media misinformation" research case? I had hoped that un-biased content obligations by this law were highlighted. This gives information consumers the opportunity to make their most informed and independent view of all media features --AlexG] ---- March 15, 2009 Nairobi-Kenya In Kenya’s recent legislative history, fewer pieces of legislation have enjoyed as much bad press as the Kenya Communications (Amendment) Bill (now Act) 2008 (The KCAA). Admittedly, when a colleague in the industry recently asked me to articulate the positive aspects of the Act, I was embarrassingly surprised that I did not already have something I could e-mail him right away. A lot of the material that was out there seemed to harp on one perceived shortcoming in the Act or the other. In order to atone for my somewhat unbalanced analysis of the Act (but without recanting my previous opinions about its shortcomings), I took the time to prepare this feature-length commercial about its positive virtues.... <http://michaelmurungi.blogspot.com/2009/03/ten-reasons-to-spare-positive-th…>

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Conficker/Downadup Evolves To Defend Itself]
by alice 14 Mar '09

14 Mar '09

Conficker/Downadup Evolves To Defend Itself Worm develops ability to disable antimalware tools, switch domains more frequently By Tim Wilson, DarkReading <http://www.darkreading.com/> March 12, 2009 URL:http://www.darkreading.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=215900041 The enigmatic Conficker worm has evolved, adopting new capabilities that make it more difficult than ever to find and eradicate, security researchers say. In a blog published late last week <https://forums2.symantec.com/t5/Malicious-Code/W32-Downadup-C-Digs-in-Deepe…>, researchers at Symantec said they found "a completely new variant" of Conficker, sometimes called Downadup, that is being pushed out to machines previously infected with earlier versions of the worm. The new variant, which Symantec calls W32.Downadup.C, appears to have defensive capabilities that weren't present in earlier versions. While it spreads in the same manner, "Conficker.C" can disable some of the tools used to detect and eradicate it, including antivirus and other antimalware detection tools. W32.Downadup C also can switch domains at a much greater rate, Symantec said. "The Downadup authors have now moved from a 250-a-day domain-generation algorithm to a new 50,000-a-day domain generation algorithm," the researchers reported. "The new domain generation algorithm also uses one of a possible 116 domain suffixes." A report from CA about Conficker.C <http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/virusinfo/virus.aspx?id=77976> confirms Symantec's findings, although the CA researchers said the jump from 500 to 50,000 domains will not occur until April 1. The ability to quickly switch domains will make it difficult for Internet security organizations, such as ICANN and OpenDNS, to block the domains used by the worm, industry experts note. The new variant emerges just as some vendors have come out with tools they say will eradicate the worm. Enigma Software today issued a new, free tool <http://www.enigmasoftware.com/> that it says will remove Conficker.A and Conficker.B from infected machines. A spokesman says the company has begun work on the new variant. And BitDefender also is offering a free tool <http://www.bdtools.net/> it says will remove all variants of the worm. Perhaps the most disconcerting aspect of the worm is that although it has reportedly infected hundreds of thousands of machines, it does not, as yet, seem to have a purpose. Although it has been contacting domains and spreading itself through various means, security experts say it has yet to be given a task -- such as distributing spam or launching a DDoS attack -- and researchers are still uncertain as to what it might be used for. And some experts say there may be other exploits that behave like Conficker/Downadup. "BitDefender Labs has been seeing an increase in worms, like Downadup, that have a built-in mathematical algorithm, generating strings based on the current date," says Vlad Valceanu, BitDefender's senior malware analyst. "The worms then produce a fixed number of domain names on a daily basis and check them for updates. This makes it easy for malware writers and cybercriminals to upgrade a worm or give it a new payload, as they only have to register one of the domains and then upload the files." /Have a comment on this story? Please click "Discuss" below. If you'd like to contact/ Dark Reading's /editors directly, send us a message <mailto:editors@darkreading.com>/ Copyright © 2007 CMP Media LLC <http://www.cmpnet.com/> _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Grants for African college students
by John Walubengo 13 Mar '09

13 Mar '09

Apologies for cross-posting...but here's an opportunity for University/college students... walu. > From: Juma, Calestous <calestous_juma(a)harvard.edu> > Subject: Grants for African college students > To: "'david.dickson(a)scidev.net'" <david.dickson(a)scidev.net> > Date: Thursday, March 12, 2009, 6:17 AM > BOSTON, MA-- One Laptop per Child (OLPC) is beginning a > summer grant program in which up to 100 teams of university > students from around the world will distribute thousands of > XO laptops to children in Africa this summer. > > Partnering with schools and non-governmental organizations > in Africa, undergraduate and graduate students from around > the world will provide educational opportunities that > facilitate self-expression and exploration for children. > > OLPC is providing each team with 100 XO laptops, related > hardware, and up to $10,000 for operating costs. Student > teams will have the opportunity to attend an orientation > workshop in Kigali, Rwanda from June 8-17. > > Afterwards, they will spend nine weeks in an African > nation, working directly with local community partners to > integrate the XO into primary education. > OLPC founder and Chairman Nicholas Negroponte said that the > new program "represents a determined effort by OLPC to > engage university students worldwide in bringing an > education revolution to children living in some of the most > remote places on Earth. > > By empowering students from a multitude of countries and > cultures to act as agents of change, the belief that all > children have a right to quality education -- regardless of > where they happen to live -- will spread across the > globe." > > To date, OLPC has put over 500,000 XO laptops into the > hands of children all across the world. The One Laptop per > Child association developed a low-cost laptop -- the > "XO Laptop" -- to revolutionize how we educate the > world's children. > > OLPC's mission is to provide educational opportunities > for the world's poorest children by providing each child > with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop with > content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, > self-empowered learning. > > The OLPCorps program features a high level of local > community involvement, as local schools and NGOs will > sustain the project for years to come. > *** > One Laptop per Child - Africa Grant Program Students have > played a pivotal role in every revolution, except > learning. That will change in 2009. Through One Laptop > per Child, student teams from around the world will each > deploy 100 XO-laptops throughout Africa this summer. If you > are an undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in > education, technology or capacity building, our summer grant > program will provide you with unprecedented hands-on > experience. > > Student Teams will: • travel to one of the 53 African > countries of their choosing for 9-10 weeks • participate > in a 10-day orientation in Kigali, Rwanda at OLPC's > office• receive up to $10,000 per team for operating > costs• deploy 100 XO laptops, including hardware and > support• collaborate with up to 100 other teams as part of > a life-long global network empowering a generation • send > a representative to MIT/OLPC's all-expense paid summit > from October 10-12, 2009. > > OLPCorps Africa Members will be active members of our > innovative 1 to 1 laptop-learning project and hold key roles > as leaders in our grassroots movement. The OLPC summer > grant program, which is a full-time commitments, begins June > 8. Teams will work closely with the One Laptop per Child > team to design and implement XO deployments, join a uniquely > African OLPC network, and lead a growing social movement. > How to apply: For more information on OLPCorps Africa and > specific application requirements, please visit our website: > http://laptop.org/en/participate/get-involved/OLPCorps.shtml. > Proposals must be received by March 27th. Contact OLPCorps > (OLPCorps(a)laptop.org) with any questions or concerns.

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WhereCamp Africa
by alice 13 Mar '09

13 Mar '09

Dear all This is an interesting event for organizations looking to better use mapping tools for their work. (http://www.wherecampafrica.org/) Great for technical staff to attend - it could be a great networking/inspiration event for them. ------------------------------------ All the best, Janet -- Program Manager Information Program Open Society Institute Oktober 6. ut. 12 H-1051 Budapest Hungary +36 1 327 3182 http://www.soros.org/ip/ jhaven(a)osieurope.org

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ICANN To IP Experts: Come Back With A Solution For Internet Trademark Protection]
by alice 13 Mar '09

13 Mar '09

12 March 2009 ICANN To IP Experts: Come Back With A Solution For Internet Trademark Protection By Monika Ermert <http://www.ip-watch.org/weblog/author/monika/> for /Intellectual Property Watch/ @ 1:00 pm http://www.ip-watch.org/weblog/2009/03/12/icann-to-ip-experts-come-back-wit… Trademark issues are emerging with the upcoming introduction of new generic top-level domains on the internet, and the board members of the body introducing the names has passed the ball back to intellectual property experts to find answers. The Intellectual Property Constituency of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN, the internet technical coordinating body) has been asked to work out a viable solution “no later than 24 May 2009.” Trademark issues have been defined as one of four overarching issues still to be solved before ICANN can finalise the application procedure for the next hundreds or thousands of top-level domains from .eco to .music. In its resolution on Friday in Mexico City, the ICANN board decided to request that the ICANN Generic Name Supporting Organization (GNSO) Intellectual Property Constituency - in consultation with ICANN staff - convene an “implementation recommendation team” comprised of an “internationally diverse group of persons with knowledge, expertise, and experience in the fields of trademark, consumer protection, or competition law, and the interplay of trademarks and the domain name system.” The team is to “develop and propose solutions to the overarching issue of trademark protection in connection with the introduction of new gTLDs.” “We have reached out to the IP community saying, ‘You come back to us with some proposal how this should be solved,’” said ICANN Board Chairman Peter Dengate Thrush. An IP lawyer by profession, Dengate Thrush said he was confident that a proposal would be brought back to ICANN because of the “track record” of the IP experts. “We have gone through this already once in 1998/99,” he said. The debates 10 years ago resulted in the formation of the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy <http://www.icann.org/en/udrp/udrp.htm> (UDRP), built into the system to fight domain grabbing. Many domain-name disputes under the UDRP are brought to the World Intellectual Property Organization, which is expected to release its annual report on internet disputes next week. The danger of name-grabbing at the first stage and the concern that trademark owners will be pressured to protect their brands in hundreds of new TLDs led to a flurry of critical comments during the comment period last year for the first version of the Applicant’s Guidebook to the new domains. Even the US government called into question the need for new gTLDs asking for studies on the issue of market demand and market impact. ICANN recently published “preliminary” versions of studies prepared by Dennis Carlton, economics professor at the University of Chicago and highest-ranking economist in the Antitrust Division of the US Justice Department between 2006 and 2008. The draft texts came under heavy critique from participants at the ICANN meeting in Mexico. After ICANN’s decision on the implementation recommendation team there are some concerns with regard to the composition of group by outside observers. Board member Dennis Jennings of Ireland said he was glad that the resolution taken included internationality as a principle for the group. The discussion about IP issues seemed to have been “driven by big business and West, or North American intellectual property interests,” he said, adding that “other dimensions that need to be taken into account.” Wendy Seltzer, non-voting liaison of the At-Large Advisory Committee on the board said she hoped that members of other communities would be “consulted early in the process and would have full opportunities to analyse proposals that come out of this working group.” ”All interested constituencies will have the opportunity to provide input to the group,” wrote Kristina Rosette, an IP lawyer at Covington & Burling who represents the IP Constituency in the GNSO. This means the opportunity to provide input before drafting starts and during the early stages as well as the opportunity to comment on the draft, she said in a written statement to /Intellectual Property Watch/. ”It may also mean membership on the team,” Rosette added. “To my knowledge, that aspect has not been decided nor has the size of the team.” But she would expect that the group could be established in the next 10 days. Rosette also said she was confident that the IP Constituency could ultimately present a solution acceptable to other constituencies. Members of other constituencies in first reactions were worried that the IP Constituency would start over and neglect the policy development process that has taken place over years on the new gTLD introduction. They complain that the constituency has taken part in it and now is given a privileged chance to push their interests. “We need a solution,” Dengate Thrush said of the trademark issue. If the report is not acceptable to other constituencies in ICANN, “we will start our own work for a solution,” he said. Government Involvement The chairman of the ICANN Government Advisory Committee (GAC), Janis Karklins, welcomed the steps taken to ensure IP protection but criticised a proposal that geographic names be given the same level of protection rather than higher protection. So far GAC advice on the protection of country and place names has not been “fully taken into account,” Karklins said, as ICANN provided protection for the top level but not the second level of the upcoming new gTLDs. The second level would be in the form of @name.othername. Dengate Thrush reacted to this by saying that there might be a need for the GAC to reconsider parts of its advice, “partly because they’re difficult to implement and partly because they’re in conflict with other policy decisions.” Dengate Thrush also confirmed that as details of the different processes of introducing new gTLDs and new internationalised country-code top-level domains (IDN ccTLDs) becoming much clearer, the possibility for different start times for each set of names would become more real. Dengate Thrush asked, “Now that the possibility of divergence is becoming more real, what is the policy behind that?” and called for discussion on the question at the next ICANN meeting to be held in Sydney on 21-26 June. /Monika Ermert may be reached at info(a)ip-watch.ch <mailto:info@ip-watch.ch>./ _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Re: [kictanet] ict@innovation workshop
by Gakuru Alex 13 Mar '09

13 Mar '09

"FOSS is an idea whose time has come", stated Hon. (Eng.) James Rege. News article <http://www.strathmore.edu/News.php?NewsID=50> Enjoy! Alex On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 5:48 AM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: > folks, > > Been at http://www.strathmore.edu/Events.php?EventID=6 all along. > Great workshop it has been!! Will post a news update in due course. >

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ict@innovation workshop
by Gakuru Alex 12 Mar '09

12 Mar '09

folks, Been at http://www.strathmore.edu/Events.php?EventID=6 all along. Great workshop it has been!! Will post a news update in due course. rgds, Alex

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Confirmed Speakers for National BPO Week 7th to 9th April 2009
by Peres Were 10 Mar '09

10 Mar '09

The Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society will hold the inaugural Annual National BPO Week on 7th to 9th April 2009. This Conference and Exhibition comes at a very important time as the sub-marine cable lands in Kenya, creating great opportunities within the BPO sector in the country. It is expected that there will be exponential growth of Kenya's BPO sector once the fibre optic cable becomes operational in June 2009. The conference and expo will run concurrently at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, in Nairobi. Internationally recognised speakers from the global and local contact centre and BPO industry will provide thought leadership during the conference sessions. The main expo will mostly include companies that are involved in Business Process Outsourcing, Call Centre, Software, Hardware, and Telecommunication among others. They will seek to showcase their products and offerings to the general public and seek to educate them on the emerging opportunities available to the youth and others alike. Confirmed international speakers include: Ken Bone President - Rising Data Solutions Ken has over 20 years of experience establishing, developing and operating world-class BPO centres in emerging markets. He is one of the pioneers responsible for the establishment and success of the BPO industry in the Philippines. Prior to joining Rising Data, Ken was the CEO of Electraserv Inc., a contact centre based in the Philippines. This call centre was founded in February, 2005. Electraserv is a Hong Kong Company, with operations in the Philippines and marketing offices in the U.S.A. Russ Sandlin Head of Contact Center - Gulf Bank of Kuwait Russ joined the bank in 2008. Prior to this, Russ managed large contact centres for Barclays PLC, HSBC, Chase Manhattan, Bank of America, AT&T and Dell. Russ is also the founder of Benprise LLC, an Outsourcing Service Provider. Russ has helped US based investors move their work offshore setting up contact centres in Korea, Mexico, Dubai, Qatar, Pakistan, India, the Philippines, China, Ghana and Kuwait. Russ is an industry expert in Offshore Outsourcing, BPO, KPO and Contact Centers. Dr. Pradeep Mukherjee President and Managing Partner of Avasant - Asia Avasant is a leading Management Consultancy and Global Sourcing firm headquartered in USA. Dr. Mukherjee has over 20 years of experience and expertise in Consultancy and Management of Technology Business. He has advised leading enterprises in US, Europe and ASPAC on strategic aspects of Services Globalization and Transformational Outsourcing. His expertise includes IT Consulting & Strategy, BPO Strategy, Global Risk Assessment and Management, Relationship Management, Contracting and Program Management and M&A .He has in the past advised Private Equity organizations on deal sourcing, deal structuring and post deal transformation. Captain Percy Jokhi Global Head of Security & Vigilance - Firstsource Solutions formerly Vice President of Security Services HSBC Bank. First Source Solutions has approximately 22,250 employees spread over various contact centers in India and abroad spanning USA, UK, Ireland, Argentina & Philippines. First Source clients include major blue chip international companies. As Global Head of Security and Vigilance, Percy's role includes creation & standardization of security policies & procedures within the organizations contact centres and throughout the entire organization. While Vice President -Security Services, at HSBC Bank, Percy set up the security department for the Bank in India and went on to set up the same for all companies and properties of HSBC Group in India. Percy has wide experience in all aspects of Security and in particular securing contact centre and BPO operations to meet international standards necessary for procuring outsourced contracts from the financial services industry. BOOK YOUR SPACE TODAY! Peres Were Vice-Chair Kenya BPO & Contact Society For bookings contact Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society. Studio House, along Argwings Kodhek road, 2nd floor E-mail: <mailto:secretariat@kenyabposociety.or.ke> secretariat(a)kenyabposociety.or.ke Tel. No. /020-2391301/ 0722-663176/ 0733-917518 www.kenyabposociety.or.ke <http://www.kenyabposociety.or.ke/> www.bpoweek.co.ke <http://www.bpoweek.co.ke/> www.outsource2kenya.co.ke <http://www.outsource2kenya.co.ke/>

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ICANN Mexico Meeting Briefing note
by alice 10 Mar '09

10 Mar '09

Mexico City Briefing Note Published 9 March 2009 A briefing note on the Mexico City meeting <http://mex.icann.org/briefing-note> of 1-6 March 2009 has been published. ICANN's 34th international public meeting was hosted by ICANN, the Mexican Internet Association (AMIPCI), the Network Information Center (NIC) Mexico, and the Internet Society (ISOC) Mexico. The briefing note summarizes key developments at the meeting and outlines next steps and sources of further information for each. The topics included are: * New generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) * Internationalized Domain Names and the IDN Fast Track * Amendments to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) * The Improving Institutional Confidence (IIC) consultation * GNSO Improvements * Independent Reviews * A summary of Board resolutions The briefing note is an informal summary. The authoritative records of official meetings will be available in their minutes. Further information about the meeting, including presentations and transcripts, is available at http://mex.icann.org/. Information about the next meeting which will be from 21-26 June 2008 in Sydney, Australia can be found at its dedicated website at http://syd.icann.org <http://syd.icann.org/>. *Related links: * Mexico City briefing note: http://mex.icann.org/briefing-note Mexico City meeting website: http://mex.icann.org/ Sydney meeting website: http://syd.icann.org <http://syd.icann.org/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Sign up for ICANN's Monthly Magazine <http://www.icann.org/magazine/>* _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] KICC LAN PROJECT SUCCESFULLY COMPLETED
by James Rege 09 Mar '09

09 Mar '09

Walu, you can say "funny" again, it has been completed on time and without any of those "fleecings". May I also join hands with others in saying congratulation to everybody who had a hand in the project? As we are all trying very hard to prove a point that ict is the way and will assist all sectors in reducing graft, it would have been sad if the project had failed for one reason or the other. I only wish the late Dr Juma Okech was around to have a champaign in celebration. Lucy did you have a chance to add wifi for the geeks - those who rome the corridors with lap tops on their left/right hands and typing with the other? Congrats James Rege On Mar 6, 2009, at 3:09 PM, John Walubengo wrote: > > hey Lucy, > > I have been wanting to comment on this ICT Board project but hadnt > just gotten the minute...until now. > > I think the completion of your Infrastructure Project at KICC is > commendable in several ways. > > Firstly, it is rare for Govt projects to be completed on time, > within budget and hopefully expected quality standards. Particularly > in .KE where we have poor track record for ICT projects (ref: Anglo- > fleecing, et al) > > Secondly, it is rare for Govt Depts to be open about the same > (projects) - even if for it is for purposes of benchmarking and/or > lessons learnt. (Secrecy Act applies?) > > Funny, I just realized that as Kenyans we have been so numbed by > scandals that when a Project is "above board"/"open"- we fail to > notice that flicker of hope that all is not lost. That maybe there > are some "civil-servants" who want to make a change in their own > little ways. And that they should be encouraged and their lessons > shared precisely because they are a minority. Their little successes > should be celebrated because only then, can we built that critical > mass of civil servants that will begin to change the way Govt > thinks, behaves and responds to its 21st century Netizens. > > walu. > > > > --- On Fri, 2/20/09, Lucy Odhiambo <lodhiambo(a)ict.go.ke> wrote: > >> From: Lucy Odhiambo <lodhiambo(a)ict.go.ke> >> Subject: [ke-internetusers] KICC LAN PROJECT SUCCESFULLY COMPLETED >> To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> Cc: ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> Date: Friday, February 20, 2009, 6:21 PM >> Dear All, >> >> >> >> We are pleased to inform you that Kenya ICT Board and the >> E- Government >> directorate initiative has successfully completed >> installation of the much >> anticipated connectivity project at the Kenyatta >> International Conference >> Center. Sponsored and implemented by the two key >> stakeholders, the project >> has seen the set up of a secure Local Area Network; with >> infrastructure laid >> across the entire KICC premises. >> >> >> >> The network will be centrally managed and maintained on an >> inclusive IT >> system with connectivity to both the internet and the >> Government Common Core >> Network (GCCN). It is supported on a fiber optic backbone >> that was rolled >> out as part of the project and completed under the guidance >> of a team >> comprising experts from the Board among other stakeholder >> organizations. >> KICC has for a long time stood out as a key government >> owned building that >> does not have its own local area network and access to the >> Government WAN >> (wide area network.) >> >> >> >> This project is a milestone achievement as it realizes >> connectivity of all >> government offices to an overall network (comprising all >> other ministries >> and selected departments) allowing seamless and secure >> communication and >> file sharing. >> >> The project will be commissioned next week and we will keep >> you informed on >> the details. >> >> >> >> We congratulate the team that made this project a success - >> lead by Victor >> Kyalo and George Otieno from the board and the late Dr. >> Juma Oketch , >> Elijah Liech and the E-Government Directorate team. >> >> I have attached the project charter to give you some >> background on the >> project. >> >> >> >> >> >> Lucy Gachui Odhiambo >> >> Communications Manager >> >> Kenya ICT Board >> >> 12th Floor Telposta Towers >> >> Koinange Lane >> >> PO Box 27150 - 00100 >> Nairobi, Kenya >> >> Cell 0737- 839047 >> >> Tel: 254-020-2093040 >> >> <http://www.ict.go.ke> www.ict.go.ke >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> ke-internetusers mailing list >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > > > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Community Comment Invited on Petition To Form A New GNSO CyberSafety Constituency
by alice＠apc.org 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

Community Comment Invited on Petition To Form A New GNSO CyberSafety Constituency 5 March 2009 The ongoing GNSO Improvements process has created significant community interest in the formation of new GNSO constituencies and several groups have stepped forward to begin the process of forming a new GNSO constituency. The ICANN Board has now received its first formal petition - from the prospective CyberSafety Constituency. All members of the ICANN community and the public are now invited to review the petition and charter of the CyberSafety Constituency and share comments with the Board through 5 April 2009. Background and Explanation: In June 2008, the Board of Directors endorsed a series of recommendations on how to improve the GNSOs structures and operations. One of the significant drivers of those recommendations was an interest in maximizing participation in the GNSO and its policy development processes. Among the various recommendations endorsed by the Board was that ICANN take steps to clarify and promote the option to self-form new constituencies. The current ICANN Bylaws provide that any group of individuals or entities may petition the Board for recognition as a new or separate constituency, in accordance with Section 5(4) of Article X. Such a petition must explain (1) why the addition of such a Constituency will improve the ability of the GNSO to carry out its policy-development responsibilities and (2) why the proposed new Constituency would adequately represent, on a global basis, the stakeholders it seeks to represent. Despite those Bylaw provisions, it has been many years since the organization has had a formal request for a new constituency. Since the Board action last June, however, the ICANN Staff has received inquiries from several interested parties about how to form a new GNSO constituency. The ICANN bylaws do not provide specific procedural guidance for how interested parties should submit the petitions contemplated in Article X. Mindful that explicit steps, formats, and/or processes for expansion would take some time for the community to develop in the implementation of the improvements recommendations, the Board directed ICANN Staff to provide the community with some initial guidance, a structure and a specific procedural path for potential new constituencies to follow. At its 1 October meeting, the Board acknowledged Staff's development of a "Notice of Intent" document for potential new constituencies and directed Staff to develop a formal petition and charter template to assist new constituency applicants in satisfying the formative criteria (consistent with the ICANN Bylaws) to facilitate the Board's evaluation of petitions to form new constituencies. The process subsequently developed by the Staff required interested groups to first submit a Notice of Intent to Form New Constituency (NOIF) [DOC, 148K]. The proponent of the CyberSafety Constituency completed that first step on 20 October 2008. The second step of the process is development of a New Constituency Petition and Charter. The proponent of the CyberSafety Constituency completed that effort on 23 February 2009. Relevant Board Resolution, Bylaws and Constituency Submissions: Minutes of 1 October 2008 ICANN Board Meeting: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-01oct08.htm ICANN Bylaws Article X, Section 5, Subsection 4: http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm - X-5.1 Copies of the CyberSafety Constituency Petition Documents: o CyberSafety Introduction Letter to Petition and Charter Document [PDF, 10K] o CyberSafety Constituency Petition and Charter (23 Feb 2009-Redacted) [PDF, 94K] The Process From Here: At the end of this Public Comment Forum period, the ICANN Staff will provide a summary/analysis of the comments submitted regarding the CyberSafety Constituency petition and charter. That summary/analysis will be shared with the community and the Board. The Board will ultimately make the decision on whether to authorize the new constituency. It should be noted that the GNSO Improvements Report approved by the Board in June 2008 has additional guidelines and recommendations for the ongoing practices and processes of GNSO constituencies. It is expected that this work will be ongoing as part of the GNSO Improvements implementation efforts. Deadline and How to Submit Comments: The Staff is opening a 30-day public consultation forum, from 5 March 2009 through 5 April 2009, and invites community comments on this matter. This particular comment period is slightly longer than 30-days because the period is tolled while International ICANN meetings are in session. The formal Public Comment Forum Box is located here: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-200904.html#cybersafe… To submit comments: cyber-safety-petition(a)icann.org To view comments (including the various constituency submissions): http://forum.icann.org/lists/cyber-safety-petition/ Staff Responsible: Robert Hoggarth _______________________________________________

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ICANN Meeting Sydney
by alice＠apc.org 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

http://syd.icann.org/ The page is up and registration opened. As you may remember the fellowship programme application round is ongoing and deadline for applications is 9 March 2009. best alice

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New gTLDs Preliminary Reports on Competition and Pricing
by alice＠apc.org 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

New gTLDs Preliminary Reports on Competition and Pricing 4 March 2009 Mexico City, Mexico An important element of ICANNs consideration of the introduction of new gTLDs is consumer benefit as well as pricing issues. ICANN commissioned an independent third-party report and retained Dennis Carlton, who is a Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and who, from 2006 to 2008, was the highest-ranking economist in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Professor Carlton also is a Senior Managing Director of Compass Lexecon, a prestigious economic consulting firm that specializes in competition matters. Professor Carlton has prepared two preliminary reports relating to the introduction of new gTLDs. In one report Preliminary Report of Dennis Carlton Regarding Impact of New gTLDs on Consumer Welfare, [PDF, 160K] Professor Carlton states: I conclude that ICANNs proposed framework for introducing new TLDs is likely to improve consumer welfare by facilitating entry and creating new competition to the major gTLDs such as .com, .net, and .org. Like other actions that remove artificial restrictions on entry, the likely effect of ICANNs proposal is to increase output, lower price and increase innovation. This conclusion is based on the fundamental principles that competition promotes consumer welfare and restrictions on entry impede competition. The other report, Preliminary Analysis of Dennis Carlton Regarding Price Caps for New gTLD Internet Registries, [PDF, 60K] addresses pricing issues associated with new TLDs. He concludes as follows: I conclude that price caps or ceilings on prices charged by operators of new gTLD registries are unnecessary to insure competitive benefits of the proposed process for introducing new gTLDs. I further conclude that imposing price caps on the registries for new gTLDs could inhibit the development and marketplace acceptance of new gTLDs by limiting the pricing flexibility of entrants to the provision of new registry services without generating significant benefits to registrants of the new gTLDs. ICANN encourages the community to read both reports. A public comment forum has been opened on these preliminary reports prepared by Professor Carlton for 45 days, until 17 April 2009. The complete Preliminary Reports and Public Comment Forum can be found at: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-200904.html#compri New GTLDs and the Internet Openness Change Innovation After years of discussion and thought, new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) are being expanded. They will allow for more innovation, choice and change to a global Internet presently served by only 21 generic top-level domain names. As a not-for profit corporation dedicated to coordinating the Internet's addressing system, ICANN is not doing this to add to its revenue. An implementation plan is being developed with opportunities for public comment. There will be processes for objections. There has also been detailed technical scrutiny to ensure the Internet's stability and security. There will be an evaluation fee but it will recover costs only (expenses so far, application processing and anticipated legal costs). Promoting competition and choice is one of the principles upon which ICANN was founded. In a world with 1.5 billion Internet users (and growing), diversity, choice and innovation are key. The Internet has supported huge increases in choice, innovation and the competition of ideas, and expanding new gTLDs is an opportunity for more. Media Contacts: Brad White Director of Media Affairs Corporate Affairs ICANN Ph: +1.202.429.2710 E: brad.white(a)icann.org International: Andrew Robertson Edelman (London) Ph: +44 7921 588 770 E: andrew.robertson(a)edelman.com Related Links and Resources: New gTLD Program Summary and Analysis of First Draft Applicant Guidebook Public Comments _______________________________________________

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TEAMS Map
by Dorcas Muthoni 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

Where can i get the TEAMS (The East African Marine System) map showing all the landing points. Would appreciate to know the current progress status as well. I have information that Alcatel-Lucent have announced that laying of the cable should be complete in the second quarter of 2009. More information suggests that date of first use is due April 2009. Any further updates are most welcome. -- 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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Day 2 of 10:-KCA 2008-Broadcasting-The Bad
by John Walubengo 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

Looks like Day 1 on the good aspect of the Broadcasting Section was too quiet. I am not sure if that is because there is nothing good about it or maybe fatigue has just kicked in. Either way, today we want to review the so called bad aspects. They have been in the press/public domain for the last 4weeks but here is my take of the top three. 1. that the retained 'draconian' clause 88 gives unrestricted powers to the two ministers (Internal Security and Information Ministers) and their regulatory (CCK) appointees. These Powers enable them to declare an emergency and raid media houses. The beef is that these powers are likely to be abused particularly because of the heavy Govt composition of the Regulatory Authorities who would likely serve their appointing authority (Executive) rather than the common good (Public) 2. that the Content Regulation (Programming Code) aspects is also flawed in that it is ONLY the Information Minister and his appointees who can decide what is prohibited and what is not, what should go on air and at what time. 3. that a Signal Distribution Monopoly would be enforced given that current broadcasters would need to channel their transmission through a licensed signal distributor i.e. dismantle their current distribution infrastructure in the likely event that they are not the designated signal distributor. Any more? Feel free to clarify as well where I may have errored in the interpretation. Tomorrow we shall look at the proposed interventions once we are agreed on the problems/issues. walu.

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(no subject)
by Geoffrey Shimanyula 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Regards, Geoffrey Shimanyula Chief Executive Officer One Communications Limited Onecom House Waiyaki Way (Church Road Junction) P.O. Box 13651 - 00800, Westlands, Nairobi KENYA Tel: +254 20 2306678 Fax: +254 20 4440123 Mobile:+254 722 530188 Email: gshimanyula(a)onecom.co.ke

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ICANN's President and CEO Announces Departure
by alice＠apc.org 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

ICANN's President and CEO Announces Departure 2 March 2009 Mexico City, Mexico 2 March 2009 Founders and leaders of the Internet today praised the achievements of Dr Paul Twomey, the President and Chief Executive Officer of ICANN, after learning that Twomey had advised ICANN's Board of Directors that he will not seek renewal of his contract and will move on from ICANN at the end of 2009. Twomey announced his decision at the opening session of ICANN's 34th International Public Meeting in Mexico City, which has drawn more than 1,200 attendees from every corner of the globe. "Last year, I told the Board that I did not want to renew my contract as President and CEO for another 3 year term," said Twomey. "While I am deeply and personally committed to ICANN and its success, I think this is the right time for me to move on to another leadership position in the private or international sectors." Twomey was named CEO and President in 2003, after serving, for 4 years, as the Chairman of ICANN's Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC). He oversaw the phenomenal growth of an organization that has become the primary coordinator of the Internet's global address system. "I'm delighted to have taken part in building ICANN's role in assuring a stable and secure Internet," said Twomey. "The Board has asked me to stay on after it appoints a successor to have a period of handover with the new appointee. During this transition period I shall be appointed to the new position of Senior President." "Paul Twomey has made an extraordinary contribution to ICANN" said Peter Dengate Thrush, Chairman of the Board. "He was involved in its set up, helped establish the role of governments in his term as founding chair of the GAC, and then was its longest serving CEO. He guided the organization through the World Summit on the Information Society in 2005 and has been one of the strongest and most persuasive advocates for the multi-stakeholder model of Internet governance" Upon learning of Twomey's decision to step down, some of the most significant leaders in the Internet community praised his work. Vint Cerf, known as the Father of the Internet and 8 year Chairman of the ICANN Board said "I can think of no other person who has had more influence on the course of ICANN's evolution than Paul. We owe him a great debt for long and faithful service and I owe him personal thanks for his counsel during my time on the Board. The Board will be challenged to find a worthy and capable successor." Lynn St Amour, the CEO of the Internet Society (ISOC) commented "During his tenure, ICANN has become a stronger organization and, as a key element of the Internet ecosystem, has ensured the security and stability of the Domain Name System. The Internet Society extends its appreciation to Dr. Twomey for his service and dedication to ICANN and its communities. We look forward to working with him on major issues over the remainder of this year" she said. Egypt's Minister of Information and Communications, Tarek Kamel also thanked Twomey for his many contributions. "We were happy in Egypt and the developing world to work together with an outstanding person like Paul Twomey in Internet Governance issues. He was always trying to bring some balance to the global Internet policy dialogue," said Kamel. "Egypt was also delighted to host successful ICANN meetings during his term. We thank him for his contributions and wish him further luck in his career." Dengate Thrush said the board was delighted to be able to retain Twomey's unique skills until the end of the year. "This is a momentous year for ICANN, and it is good that we will be able to continue with business as usual. " Twomey agreed his announcement will not be a distraction from ICANN's ongoing work and its international meeting being held this week in Mexico. "I'm looking forward to this week's discussions on a range of issues that will affect current Internet users and the billions still to come" he said. ## Paul Twomey's biographical information can be found at: http://www.icann.org/en/biog/twomey.htm The complete schedule for ICANN's 34th International Public Meeting in Mexico City, as well as links to webcast sessions and our public participation website, can be found at: http://mex.icann.org. About ICANN: To reach another person on the Internet you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN coordinates these unique identifiers across the world. Without that coordination we wouldn't have one global Internet. ICANN was formed in 1998. It is a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It promotes competition and develops policy on the Internet's unique identifiers. ICANN doesn't control content on the Internet. It cannot stop spam and it doesn't deal with access to the Internet. But through its coordination role of the Internet's naming system, it does have an important impact on the expansion and evolution of the Internet. For more information please visit: www.icann.org. Contacts: Brad White Director of Media Affairs Ph. +52 55 181 68619 E: brad.white(a)icann.org Andrew Robertson, Edelman PR Ph: +44 7921 588 770 E: andrew.robertson(a)edelman.com _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Kenya: Good Mobile Access Fails To Boost Weak Connectivity Rating 2009
by alice 28 Feb '09

28 Feb '09

Its a new way of measuring connectivity do you agree with the verdict on Kenya? <http://www.connectivityscorecard.org/countries/kenya> Good Mobile Access Fails To Boost Weak Connectivity Rating Kenya’s performance on the 2009 Connectivity Scorecard places it nearly at the bottom of the nations sampled. In almost every consumer and business measure of connectivity, Kenya failed to achieve a passing score. Exceptions include an above average proportion of the population provided with mobile access, and a relatively high literacy rate. Kenya displays one of the worst secondary school enrolment rates out of all the countries surveyed, along with weak broadband and internet penetration. Bandwidth availability is also quite low. Kenya’s E-Government ranking falls below the median. Despite a history of innovation, notably in the mobile segment, Kenya’s economic progress is held back by a lack of investment in human development in order to provide workers with the skills necessary to drive an ICT-based economy. Regulation of the telecommunications sector has also slowed development of the broadband services required to create a more sophisticated business infrastructure. Kenya Connectivity Performance by Scorecard Component

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Fw: Multimedia University College (formerly KCCT) looking for Lecturers...
by John Walubengo 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

Incase you missed to catch the above in the Dailies - plse sambaza (spread) far and wide. walu. NB: Two thousand years ago, He said 'The Harvest was big, but the Laborers were few'. Plse help in getting us the laborers by spreading the message.

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Fellowships to attend AfriNIC-10 Cairo, Egypt]
by alice 26 Feb '09

26 Feb '09

-----Original Message----- From: announce-bounces(a)afrinic.net [mailto:announce-bounces@afrinic.net] On Behalf Of Lillian O. Sharpley Sent: 26 February 2009 15:53 To: announce(a)afrinic.net; africann(a)afrinic.net Subject: [AfriNIC-announce] Fellowships to attend AfriNIC-10 Cairo, Egypt Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that AfriNIC is offering several fellowships to attend AfriNIC-10 which will take place 10-22 May, 2009, Cairo, Egypt (back-to-back with AfNOG-10). The fellowship is reserved for individuals representing small organizations, universities, and journalists who are activity involved in Internet development in the African Region or ICT Policy in their countries and respective communities, who can positively and actively contribute to IP address management awareness in the AfriNIC region of service. Upon selection of the fellows, AfriNIC will notify the selected fellows directly and allow the fellow 7 days to reply with an acceptance of the fellowship. Public announcement of the fellowship winners will be made after the acceptance by the winners. The fellowship includes: assistance with round-trip airfare to the meeting venue, hotel accommodates for the AfriNIC event, from the night before the beginning of the event to the last day of the event. If you think you meet the criteria above, please complete the online application form at http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-10/fellowship-form1.htm Or, reply to the questions below in a separate email along with your personal detail information to fellowship(a)afrinic.net before (15 March 2009). Personal details: * Name of Participant: * Name of Organisation: * Is your organization an LIR?: * Your position in the Organisation: * Physical Address: * E-mail: * Passport Number: * Country and City of residence: * Cost of ticket from your residence city to Egypt: * How much are you willing to contribute towards the fellowship? General Questions: ** Your answers to the questions bellow will determine you eligibility to the fellowship 1. Which Internet related meetings (inc. AfriNIC meetings) have you attended in the past? Please give details of events and dates. 2. What has been or is your contribution in your Country/Africa in relation to the ICT field? Please give details of events and dates. 3. How are you planning to share with your community what you will learn from the AfriNIC-10 meeting? 4. What has been your contribution to discussions within the AfriNIC community? Other requirements from the fellows: * To attend and participate in events as outlined in the agenda and complete a survey of the meeting events; * To provide a meeting/attendance report within 15 days after the last day of the meeting; * To provide a follow-up report to AfriNIC within four (3) months after the meeting on how he/she is contributing to the community as a result of the AfriNIC participation and how the meeting has benefited the fellow; and, * Ensuring requirements for entry into Egypt are met at least three weeks prior to the first date of the event, such as, obtaining passport and visa. Please direct questions to fellowship(a)afrinic.net. Sincerely, Lillian Sharpley Communications Area Manager AfriNIC www.afrinic.net

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[Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Research and Markets: Web Domain Registration Markets 2009-2011]
by alice 23 Feb '09

23 Feb '09

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/research-markets-web-domain-registrat… Research and Markets: Web Domain Registration Markets 2009-2011 Last update: 7:03 a.m. EST Feb. 23, 2009 DUBLIN, Ireland, Feb 23, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a0525d/map_research_forec) has announced the addition of the "MAP Research Forecasts: Domain Registration Markets 2009-2011" report to their offering. The world's first report on the size, state and future of the global domain registration industry. Research results show that by the end of 2008, the overall industry will have a market value of $3.6 billion (all figures in $US), forecast to increase to $5.3 billion by 2011. According to the report, whilst the overall market size of the global domain industry is expected to increase over the next three years, growth will be at a slower rate than previous years and a drop in average revenue per domain is forecast. And although growth in global top-level domains (ie .com and .net) will slow, growth in country code top-level domains (ie .au and .uk) is expected to increase in developing countries such as Brazil, Russia, India and China ("BRIC nations"). The research also predicts trends in the domain industry such as consolidation to gain market share; a growing emphasis on bundling services; growth in demand for 'domain parking'; growth of mobile internet and .mobi; and a new internet provider platform, IPv6, dramatically increasing the number of available domain names. Domain registrars are now becoming 'one-stop-shop' service providers, offering their customers variety of services such as domain registration, domain management, web hosting and domain resale. With the contractions of the top-level market, many of the global domain registrars are diversifying their revenue base by providing a number of related value added services to the provision of domain registration. These additional services are increasingly being bundled with domain registration and include web hosting, domain parking, pay-per-click advertising and selling domain portfolios. As part of the research, a number of the top 20 global domain registrars were interviewed. Key points from the Global Domain Industry Report: Registered domains total 185 million, a growth of 20.8% over 2008, expected to reach nearly 297 million by 2011. Overall size of the industry is $3.6 billion (all figures in $US), expected to reach $5.3 billion by 2011. The generic top level domain (gTLD) market has grown 15.1% over 2008 to a value of $1.83 billion. Domain registrars are diversifying into value added services such as web hosting and domain management. Country code top level domains (ccTLDs) will grow by 21% to a value of $1.81 billion in 2008, driven largely by stronger demand in the BRIC nations and Eastern Europe. MAP Research forecasts stronger demand in BRIC nations following increasing internet penetration rate, growing economies and also increasing online advertising market. GoDaddy is ranked number one in the world, with a market share of 27.9% in the gTLD market. Companies Mentioned: GoDaddy eNom Tucows Network Solutions Melbourne IT 1&1 Interent Moniker Online Register.com Directl Key-Systems For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a0525d/map_research_fore SOURCE: Research and Markets Laura Wood Senior Manager press(a)researchandmarkets.com Fax from USA: 646-607-1907 Fax from rest of the world: +353-1-481-1716 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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ICT & Media
by Wainaina Mungai 23 Feb '09

23 Feb '09

Dear All, Made in Kenya Network is in a position to offer consultancy and training on the use of ICT in Media/Journalism. Kindly contact me for details. Regards Wainaina

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E-waste in Africa- findings
by Rebecca Wanjiku 23 Feb '09

23 Feb '09

just in case you are wondering what happened to the e-waste research findings, the report was released in Barcelona last week http://computerworld.co.ke/articles/2009/02/20/hp-and-partners-tackle-afric… Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/

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invited to waste time online, and pay for it...
by Alex Gakuru 23 Feb '09

23 Feb '09

Hello, I am amazed at the increasing numbers of strangers inviting me to waste my time at online with their other "e-friends" at social networks sites, chats, (now including dating services...Mungu one) etc. Its not exciting to have all those intrusive pop-ups messages, when one must still find time to earn money to pay for their monthly bandwidth consumption. Amazing! Anyway, and as policy, I accept none if care not to bother wasting your invites? If have something constructive, write me a direct email. No hard feelings? It's just policy. Sincerely, Alex

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Adobe Reader, Acrobat Vulnerable To Attack
by Evans Kahuthu 21 Feb '09

21 Feb '09

FYI: Security companies are warning of a vulnerability in two Adobe programs that could allow hackers to compromise your PC. Attackers are actively exploiting the flaw, although security researchers say the onslaught isn't yet widespread. Versions 9 and 8.x of Adobe Reader and Acrobat are affected. According to Adobe, this vulnerability would cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. Adobe categorizes this as a critical issue and recommends that users update their virus definitions and exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. "Adobe is planning to release updates to Adobe Reader and Acrobat to resolve the relevant security issue. Adobe expects to make available an update for Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9 by March 11th, 2009," Adobe said in its security advisory. "Updates for Adobe Reader 8 and Acrobat 8 will follow soon after, with Adobe Reader 7 and Acrobat 7 updates to follow." Several Attack Variations In the meantime, Adobe said it is in contact with antivirus vendors, including McAfee and Symantec. According to the Shadowserver Foundation, there are several different variations of the attack, and it's only a matter of time before the vulnerability ends up in every exploit pack on the Internet. Zero-day attacks are the preferred choice of cybercriminals because victims are less able to defend against them. "At the turn of 2009, malicious PDF documents were discovered to be exploiting a zero-day vulnerability affecting Adobe Reader 8.x and 9.x. In parsing a specially crafted embedded object, a bug in the reader allowed the attacker to overwrite memory at an arbitrary location," said McAfee's Geok Meng Ong. "The attacks, found in the field, use the infamous 'HeapSpray' method via JavaScript to achieve control of code execution." When successful, the attack installs a backdoor for remote control and monitoring of infected systems. While the distribution of this exploit so far appears to be targeted, new variants are expected as more information is made public, Ong said. As with the Conficker experience, Ong noted the lack of good patch management is a very worrying trend that deserves more attention from IT security practitioners. A JavaScript Payload Symantec says it has received several PDF files that actively exploit a vulnerability in Adobe Reader. Symantec said the vulnerability is caused by an error in parsing particular structures within the PDF format. Once the malicious document is opened, it will trigger the vulnerability. The JavaScript payload then sprays the heap with malicious code in an attempt to increase the chances of a successful exploit. If the exploit is successful, a malicious binary will be dropped and executed on the victim's system. "We are continuing to remain in contact with Adobe on this vulnerability in order to ensure the security of our mutual customers," said Kevin Haley, director of Symantec Security Response. "This exploit is currently detected heuristically as Bloodhound.PDF.6 by our products. We have noticed an increase in submissions of similar PDFs using this exploit. So far, these attacks appear to be targeted and not widespread. Symantec is continuing to monitor the vulnerability's use in the wild." Evans Kahuthu

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KICC LAN PROJECT SUCCESFULLY COMPLETED
by Lucy Odhiambo 20 Feb '09

20 Feb '09

Dear All, We are pleased to inform you that Kenya ICT Board and the E- Government directorate initiative has successfully completed installation of the much anticipated connectivity project at the Kenyatta International Conference Center. Sponsored and implemented by the two key stakeholders, the project has seen the set up of a secure Local Area Network; with infrastructure laid across the entire KICC premises. The network will be centrally managed and maintained on an inclusive IT system with connectivity to both the internet and the Government Common Core Network (GCCN). It is supported on a fiber optic backbone that was rolled out as part of the project and completed under the guidance of a team comprising experts from the Board among other stakeholder organizations. KICC has for a long time stood out as a key government owned building that does not have its own local area network and access to the Government WAN (wide area network.) This project is a milestone achievement as it realizes connectivity of all government offices to an overall network (comprising all other ministries and selected departments) allowing seamless and secure communication and file sharing. The project will be commissioned next week and we will keep you informed on the details. We congratulate the team that made this project a success - lead by Victor Kyalo and George Otieno from the board and the late Dr. Juma Oketch , Elijah Liech and the E-Government Directorate team. I have attached the project charter to give you some background on the project. Lucy Gachui Odhiambo Communications Manager Kenya ICT Board 12th Floor Telposta Towers Koinange Lane PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Cell 0737- 839047 Tel: 254-020-2093040 <http://www.ict.go.ke> www.ict.go.ke

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AfriNIC Vacancy: Technical Operations Area Manager
by Brian Munyao Longwe 20 Feb '09

20 Feb '09

AfriNIC: Technical Operations Area Manager AfriNIC is a non-governmental, not-for-profit, membership based organization, based in Mauritius to serve African Internet Community. We are the Regional Registry for Internet Number Resources for Africa and the Indian Ocean region. *Job Description* ------------------------------ Job Title: *Technical Operations Area Manager* Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Supervises: Technical Project team/ Technical Staff/ Internet Number Resources Management Team Ref: afjob-toam200902 ------------------------------ Download the PDF version of this vacancy here<http://www.afrinic.net/job/jobs2009/afjob-toam200902.pdf> ------------------------------ AfriNIC is currently seeking a dynamic and motivated professional to fill the position of Technical Operations Area Manager. In this role, you will be expected to provide company-wide direction in the areas of technology policy and services, and ensure that AfriNIC has an effective and efficient infrastructure for current operations and future development. The functionality of the Technical Operations Area Manager also includes Internet Number Resources Service and its tools, Infrastructure security and management, Software Engineering and development, and future functions that may be requested for the technical service growth at AfriNIC. The Technical Operations Area Manager reports to the Chief Executive Officer *Primary responsibilities and duties * - Plan and monitor the Technical Operation Area, staffing, development and organization. - Develop and maintain department budget and exercise fiduciary control and responsibility for the department. - Direct the design, development and maintenance of systems, programs and software to meet management and company's needs. - Present to management the best long-term direction for the department. Keep management abreast with progress of all projects. - Develop and maintain company Disaster Recovery Plan. - Provide technical training and support for internal staff. Provide external training and support to members as requested in coordination with the Training Unit of the Communication Area. - Maintain knowledge of developments throughout AfriNIC and incorporate new developments into the future systems of the company. - Assist in the monitoring and participation in public forums, such as standards-setting bodies and technical matters that have an impact on the mission of AfriNIC. * Background/Skills Required* - Minimum four years university degree in an information systems or computer science related discipline or equivalent work experience. Masters in information systems or computer science related discipline is preferred. - 8-10 years of job-related experience in system life cycle development. - Experience in managing one or more information processing functions (operations, development). - Skills in programming and hardware installation and maintenance. - A minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a Technical Department. Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. - Proven ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year time span. - Ability to travel to various locations to attend industry related conferences in order to maintain the level of familiarity with the subject matter. - Good interpersonal skills. - Available and able to travel internationally - Strong verbal and written skills. *Benefits * AfriNIC is a progressive employer offering competitive benefits, including: International exposure; Medical; Life/Travel Insurance; paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal days; Pension Scheme; and, Expatriate benefits (Housing, car and relocation allowances, and airfare back to original country for vacation every two years). *Dates * Application Deadline:7 March 2009 *Applications* If you wish to apply for this position please send a Letter of Motivation with your salary requirements and availability, accompanied by your CV, both in English, to jobs[at]afrinic.net . To facilitate a timely handling of your application, please quote the relevant Vacancy Reference Number and your name in the subject line of your email and Letter of Application. For additional information, please visit http://www.afrinic.net/job/ AfriNIC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. AfriNIC reserves the right to call only the best qualified candidates for an interview and not to make an appointment following this advertisement -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Fwd: Register for GPPS 2009 Bermuda Before February 28 and Save 40%
by waudo siganga 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Dear KICTANet Colleagues - FYI On Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:10:15 -0500, "Anders Halvorsen" <ahalvorsen@witsa. org> said: February 18, 2009 TO: Members of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance FR: Dr. James Poisant, Secretary General RE: Register for GPPS 2009 Bermuda Before February 28 and Save 40% ______________________________________________________________ Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Global Public Policy Summit 2009 Bermuda team, I am pleased to provide you with a postcard as a reminder notice of our November 1-3, 2009 Summit. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the early bird registration. Register before February 28^th in order to receive your discount: [1]http://www.gpps2009.com/Registration.aspx. We would also greatly appreciate if you could forward the postcard to your membership. In that regard, I have included a brief overview of the event below the following postcard, which you may use in part or in full while communicating with your members. If you wish to view the postcard in PDF, go to: [2]http://www.witsa.org/gpps2009/GPPS_postcard.pdf If you wish to view the postcard in JPG, go to: [3]http://www.witsa.org/gpps2009/GPPS_postcard.jpg Sincerely, Jim GPPS postcard.jpg Information for your member companies: GPPS Bermuda 2009 As you schedule your activities for 2009, plan on attending the November 1-3, Global Public Policy Summit (GPPS 2009); ref. [4]http://www.gpps2009.bm/. This will be a unique and important event. Please see a special delegate invitation letter at [5]http://www.witsa.org/gpps2009/Delegate_Letter.pdf. The event program will feature several thought provoking sessions, including: - Business Technology: An Enabler in your Economy? - Can Enlightened ICT Policy Enable Your Economy and an Economic Recovery? - Do Policies that Promote Technology Infrastructures that Are Resilient and Secure, and that Protect the Privacy of Personal Data Conflict with Policies that Encourage Economic Expansion? - Will Proposed Internet Governance Policies on the Stability, Security and Private Sector Leadership of the Internet Dampen Economic Recovery and Expansion? - Do Environmental Policies Hamper Growth and Can Enlightened ICT Policies and Involvement Bridge the Gap? - Is There Evidence that Institutions Can Play a Positive Role In Promoting ICT and Expanding Economies or Are They Simply Relics of the Past? - Are There Potential Business Technology Developments on the Horizon That Will Enhance Business Growth? In addition, there will be a Pre-Summit Workshop entitled Incubators as a Catalyst to Developing a Strong ICT Sector on October 31. Deadlines for early bird registrations are: before February 28 (USD 550) that is nearly a 40% discount! - and before April 30 (USD 700). From April 30, the regular price (USD 900) applies. Business Technology: An Enabler in your Economy. The Global Public Policy Summit (GPPS) is a flagship event of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance ([6]WITSA) - a consortium of over 67 information technology (IT) industry associations from economies around the world. This international summit focuses on global policies affecting the ICT industry and is attended by over 500 senior executives, government officials and policy makers. One of the principal reasons for participating is that ICT companies gain an excellent opportunity to target their products and services at policy makers and business leaders. Taking place once every two years and commencing in 1999, the summit is hosted in a different country each time, with the leading ICT association of that country organizing the event. In November 2009, GPPS will be coming to Bermuda with the Bermuda Chamber of Commerces Business Technology Division as the organizer in partnership with the Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and E-Commerce. Be sure to check out the Summit events page at [7]https://www.gpps2009.bm/Events.aspx for a schedule of the spouse program, as well as additional information about golf, shopping, boating and other activities. References 1. http://www.gpps2009.com/Registration.aspx 2. http://www.witsa.org/gpps2009/GPPS_postcard.pdf 3. http://www.witsa.org/gpps2009/GPPS_postcard.jpg 4. http://www.gpps2009.bm/ 5. http://www.witsa.org/gpps2009/Delegate_Letter.pdf 6. http://www.witsa.org/ 7. https://www.gpps2009.bm/Events.aspx Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we have been been waiting for. - Kenyan-American Barack Obama

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Re: [kictanet] Orange/Telkom slash internet costs by 40pc - how do rural folk stand to benefit?
by Victor Gathara 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

One concern I have is how all this is playing out in the rural/marginalised areas. Does Telkom have in their service provision a requirement to ensure Quality of Service in places other than Nairobi and Mombasa? Price wars are good news for us in town and I guess the arrival of the sub-marine fibre will make it even more interesting. But how do the rural population stand to benefit? On a related issue, I am doing a preliminary research on behalf of DFID on the potential impact of the arrival of the sub-marine fibre on development and would welcome some ideas from the group. It seems to me that many are eagerly awaiting the cable (even calling it a revolution) but there doesn't seem to be much to suggest that the country really stands to gain immensely save for having a larger presence on Facebook:-) Victor (DFID) -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+v-gathara=dfid.gov.uk(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+v-gathara=dfid.gov.uk@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: 17 February 2009 12:00 To: Victor Gathara Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 21, Issue 33 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://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: Orange/Telkom slash internet costs by 40pc (Judy Okite) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:40:02 +0300 From: Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Orange/Telkom slash internet costs by 40pc To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Cc: KICTAnet KICTAnet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Message-ID: <45098e8f0902160240o35021145g84c5395cb48fa86e(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 As we celebrate this,WE as consumers need to tread very carefully, lets not forget that cheap can be very expensive....with Telkom's...per minute billing...their speed...is 126Kbps....how much will it cost you to download 100MB? Lets watch the games unfold :-), and be wise. Kind Regards, On 2/13/09, John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > I am indeed watching the Orange space with their new internet tariff > offerings. Whereas Safcom&Zain are charging per downloaded MB > (data-centric charges), Orange_TKL throws in a totally new dimension > i.e. non-data based tariff which time-based. That is per minute > billing irrespective of your data volumes. > > I think things are going to start heating up even before the fiber > lands...reminds me of the original mobile tariff battles that were > between the 'per minute' visa viz 'per second' billing models. > > I can only say - let the games begin and may the best team win. > > walu. > > > --- On Fri, 2/13/09, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Orange/Telkom slash internet costs by >> 40pc >> To: "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> >> Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 10:50 AM A thank you to >> Orange/Telkom for solving three problems, while making money:- >> >> 1) lowering communications costs for consumers( ICT Consumer >> Association of Kenya opposes all tariffs increases, welcomes all >> reductions) >> >> 2) addressing longstanding "office-hours-only" >> internet problem >> (attached Kenya Internet Exchange Point "graph 3" >> proves it). >> >> 3) Universal Access-all of Kenya's internet is/has been 80 per cent >> only used in "affluent" Nairobi (CCK Internet Market Study) >> >> Alex >> ------excerpt-- >> [Daily Nation] >> Orange slashes its internet access fees EVANS NYABIAGE February 12 >> 2009 >> >> It will now be cheaper to use the internet after Telkom Kenya slashed >> its access fees through the Orange network by 40 per cent. >> >> The new rates mean that one can browse for Sh1 per minute. >> >> "With equipment cost of Sh3,500 for the plug-and-play modem and >> browsing charges for Sh1 per minute during off peak hours (7pm-7am), >> universally affordable internet access for Kenyans in rural and urban >> areas is now a reality," said Telkom Kenya head of marketing and >> strategy Jean-Michel Chanut. >> >> The revamped internet service is a pay-as-you-go one that comes with >> a modem, a data-enabled RUIM card (Removable User Identity Module), >> Sh50 bonus airtime on activation and a step-by-step set-up guide. >> >> Subscribers will be able to top-up upon purchase of Telkom prepaid >> and VoIP top up cards. >> >> A government move in the 2008/2009 budget to scrap import tax on >> telecom equipment such as mobile phones and those required for >> putting up base stations, has resulted in cut-throat competition in >> the industry. >> >> <http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/-/1006/529474/-/j2b57fz/-/> >> _______________________________________________ >> ke-internetusers mailing list >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: judyokite(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change > your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/judyokite%40gmail > .com > -- "Each of us is great insofar as we perceive and act on the infinite possibilities which lie undiscovered and unrecognized about us." 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Re: [kictanet] Orange/Telkom slash internet costs by 40pc
by John Walubengo 16 Feb '09

16 Feb '09

I am indeed watching the Orange space with their new internet tariff offerings. Whereas Safcom&Zain are charging per downloaded MB (data-centric charges), Orange_TKL throws in a totally new dimension i.e. non-data based tariff which time-based. That is per minute billing irrespective of your data volumes. I think things are going to start heating up even before the fiber lands...reminds me of the original mobile tariff battles that were between the 'per minute' visa viz 'per second' billing models. I can only say - let the games begin and may the best team win. walu. --- On Fri, 2/13/09, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [ke-internetusers] Orange/Telkom slash internet costs by 40pc > To: "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> > Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 10:50 AM > A thank you to Orange/Telkom for solving three problems, > while making money:- > > 1) lowering communications costs for consumers( ICT > Consumer > Association of Kenya opposes all tariffs increases, > welcomes all > reductions) > > 2) addressing longstanding "office-hours-only" > internet problem > (attached Kenya Internet Exchange Point "graph 3" > proves it). > > 3) Universal Access-all of Kenya's internet is/has been > 80 per cent > only used in "affluent" Nairobi (CCK Internet > Market Study) > > Alex > ------excerpt-- > [Daily Nation] > Orange slashes its internet access fees > EVANS NYABIAGE > February 12 2009 > > It will now be cheaper to use the internet after Telkom > Kenya slashed > its access fees through the Orange network by 40 per cent. > > The new rates mean that one can browse for Sh1 per minute. > > "With equipment cost of Sh3,500 for the plug-and-play > modem and > browsing charges for Sh1 per minute during off peak hours > (7pm-7am), > universally affordable internet access for Kenyans in rural > and urban > areas is now a reality," said Telkom Kenya head of > marketing and > strategy Jean-Michel Chanut. > > The revamped internet service is a pay-as-you-go one that > comes with a > modem, a data-enabled RUIM card (Removable User Identity > Module), Sh50 > bonus airtime on activation and a step-by-step set-up > guide. > > Subscribers will be able to top-up upon purchase of Telkom > prepaid and > VoIP top up cards. > > A government move in the 2008/2009 budget to scrap import > tax on > telecom equipment such as mobile phones and those required > for putting > up base stations, has resulted in cut-throat competition in > the > industry. > > <http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/-/1006/529474/-/j2b57fz/-/> > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Microsoft Collaborates With Industry to Disrupt Conficker Worm
by alice 13 Feb '09

13 Feb '09

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-12feb09-en.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Microsoft Collaborates With Industry to Disrupt Conficker Worm 12 February 2009 Today, Microsoft announced a partnership with technology industry leaders and academia to implement a coordinated, global response to the Conficker (aka Downadup) worm. Together with security researchers, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), and operators within the Domain Name System, Microsoft coordinated a response designed to disable domains targeted by Conficker. Microsoft also announced a $250,000 reward for information that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for illegally launching the Conficker malicious code on the Internet. "As part of Microsoft's ongoing security efforts, we constantly look for ways to use a diverse set of tools and develop methodologies to protect our customers," said George Stathakopoulos, general manager of the Trustworthy Computing Group at Microsoft. "By combining our expertise with that of the broader community we can expand the boundaries of defense to better protect people worldwide." As cyberthreats have rapidly evolved, a greater level of industry coordination and new tactics for communication and threat mitigation are required. To optimize the multiple initiatives being employed across the security industry and within academia, Microsoft helped unify these broad efforts to implement a community-based defense to disrupt the spread of Conficker. Along with Microsoft, organizations involved in this collaborative effort include ICANN, NeuStar, VeriSign, CNNIC, Afilias, Public Internet Registry, Global Domains International Inc., M1D Global, AOL, Symantec, F-Secure, ISC, researchers from Georgia Tech, the Shadowserver Foundation, Arbor Networks and Support Intelligence. "The best way to defeat potential botnets like Conficker/Downadup is by the security and Domain Name System communities working together," said Greg Rattray, chief Internet security advisor at ICANN. "ICANN represents a community that's all about coordinating those kinds of efforts to keep the Internet globally secure and stable." "Microsoft's approach combines technology innovation and effective cross-sector partnerships to help protect people from cybercriminals," Stathakopoulos said. "We hope these efforts help to contain the threat posed by Conficker, as well as hold those who illegally launch malware accountable." More information about how to protect yourself from Conficker can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/conficker. Customers interested in learning more about staying safe online can visit http://www.microsoft.com/protect. Microsoft's reward offer stems from the company's recognition that the Conficker worm is a criminal attack. Microsoft wants to help the authorities catch the criminals responsible for it. Residents of any country are eligible for the reward, according to the laws of that country, because Internet viruses affect the Internet community worldwide. Individuals with information about the Conficker worm should contact their international law enforcement agencies. *About ICANN: * ICANN is responsible for the global coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers like domain names (like .org, .museum and country codes like .uk) and the addresses used in a variety of Internet protocols that help computers reach each other over the Internet. Careful management of these resources is vital to the Internet's operation, so ICANN's global stakeholders meet regularly to develop policies that ensure the Internet's ongoing security and stability. ICANN is an internationally organized, public benefit non-profit company. For more information please visit: www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org/>. *Media Contacts: * ICANN: press(a)icann.org <mailto:press@icann.org> International: Andrew Robertson Edelman (London) Phone: +44 7921 588 770 Email: andrew.robertson(a)edelman.com <mailto:andrew.robertson@edelman.com> _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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New Health-Related Blogging Campaign Starts February 14th: Please Join Us!
by Janet Feldman 13 Feb '09

13 Feb '09

Dear All, I'm posting this info here (below) because we have a number of Kenyan and African project partners in Global Voices and Rising Voices, including the youth development nonprofit REPACTED (www.repacted.org) and our chat moderators, Serina Kalande and Daudi Were. We have found some highly valuable Kenyan blogs about HIV/AIDS, and would love to find more such blogs and bloggers in Kenya and Africa. Please be in touch with any information or interest in this project! Thanks and best blogging wishes, Janet Dear Friends, This Valentine's Day (February 14), Global Voices--a leading participatory media news room for voices from the developing world--will be launching a campaign called "Teach Someone You Love to Blog or Micro-Blog." Please participate in this exciting project by following the simple steps on this post: http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/02/11/on-valentines-teach-someone-you-lo… Global Voices and its outreach arm, Rising Voices, are at the forefront of citizen-journalism activities related to issues such as health, development, and ICTs. This "teach-in" marks the start of a series of health-related activities specifically focusing on HIV/AIDS. A "Blogging Positively Guide," now in the works, will provide valuable advice on how to blog to address HIV/AIDS issues. We are looking for help to create the Guide and/or to give feedback, so those interested in or already blogging about the pandemic are encouraged to participate. People living with or affected by HIV/AIDS are especially encouraged to become involved. A global interactive map--with entries about HIV/AIDS-related blogs and bloggers who write on that theme--is being created, and we hope you will send information to add to our growing list! A "Blogging Positively" chat, intended as an ongoing discussion about blogging to address HIV/AIDS, is scheduled for February 27, 2009 at the following times: 9 a.m. New York, 2 p.m. London, 5 p.m. Nairobi. This chat will build on the insights shared during the highly successful World AIDS Day chat, held on December 3, 2008. The chat will be held at www.worknets.org/chat. There may be several chatrooms available for different languages. Login using your name and elect the room you want to join by clicking "enter." Once in the room, select a font color on the left side of the screen, then join the chat. For more information, visit the Rising Voices website and join the Blogging Positively forum. To contact someone involved in the Blogging Positively project, email Janet Feldman (Blogging Positively Guide Coordinator), Juhie Bhatia (Global Voices Public Health Editor), Solana Larsen (Global Voices Managing Editor). To contact the chat moderators, write to Serina Kalande (serina.kalande(a)gmail.com) and/or Daudi Were (daudi.were(a)gmail.com)

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Recruitment for ICANN Leadership Positions: 2009 Nominating Committee]
by alice 13 Feb '09

13 Feb '09

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12feb09-en.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Recruitment for ICANN Leadership Positions: 2009 Nominating Committee 12 February 2009 The 2009 Nominating Committee began its work in November 2008 following the ICANN Annual Meeting in Cairo, Egypt, and is actively seeking qualified candidates for the following key positions within ICANN: * Three members of the ICANN Board of Directors * Three members of the At Large Advisory Committee (for the African, Asia/Australia/Pacific, and Latin American regions) * Two members of the Council of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) * One member of the Council of the Country-Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) * Those selected by the Nom Com will take their seats at the end of the 2009 ICANN Annual Meeting, 30 October 2009 in Seoul, Korea. * The Nom Com will be conducting a workshop and other outreach activities during the At Large Summit and the ICANN meeting in Mexico City (28 February - 6 March 2009), see http://mex.icann.org/ for more information. The people selected by the Nominating Committee will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe, address intriguing technical coordination problems and related policy development challenges with diverse functional, cultural, and geographic dimensions, and gain valuable insights and experience from working across these boundaries of knowledge, responsibility and perspective. Information on applying is available at http://nomcom.icann.org/. Prospective candidates are invited to submit their Statements of Interest to the Nominating Committee by 15 April 2009 23:59 UTC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Sign up for ICANN's Monthly Magazine <http://www.icann.org/magazine/>* _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Re: [kictanet] [PubSoft] Obama, free software and open standards
by Gakuru Alex 13 Feb '09

13 Feb '09

What of GoK? Alex > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: S. Kritikos > Date: Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 12:08 AM > Subject: [PubSoft] Obama, free software and open standards > To: PubSoft Mailing List <pubsoft(a)elists.isoc.org> > > > > Folks, a couple of short articles: > > Calls for open source government > http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7841486.stm > > Short article on Linux Mag - Jan 21: "Co-founder and former CEO of > SunMicrosystems, Scott McNealy revealed to the BBC this week that > he had been tapped by the Obama administration to write a paper > on the benefits to the government of using open source." > > Additional links on the new admin: > > President Obama: Good for Open Source? > http://www.linux-mag.com/cache/7232/1.html > > sk > > _______________________________________________ > PubSoft(a)elists.isoc.org > http://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/pubsoft >

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Fwd: Press Release ::: WSYA ::: Final Call for Registration
by Gakiria 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

Dear All, Kindly circulate to your networks. Regards Andrew Gakiria KeLC ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Angelika Spraider <spraider(a)icnm.net> Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 4:14 PM Subject: Press Release ::: WSYA ::: Final Call for Registration To: undisclosed-recipients Dear Friends of the WSA Youth Award, The World Summit Youth Award's deadline for entries, February 28th, 2009, is approaching. Web and mobile pioneers addressing the UN Millennium Development Goals are invited to participate in the global competition. So far there 450 projects have been submitted - let's make it at least a 500! Therefore, I would like to ask you to distribute information within your network and to your local media as soon as possible. Thank you very much for your help in this matter. Best regards, Angelika & the WSYA Team -- Angelika Spraider World Summit Award ICNM - International Center for New Media Moosstrasse 43a 5020 Salzburg Austria Tel: +43 662 63 04 08-32 Fax: +43 662 63 04 08-22 www.icnm.net * www.wsis-award.org * www.youthaward.org ----------------------------------------------------------- ZVR-Zahl 361 985 748 Please consider the environment before printing this email! -- Gakiria Andrew Coordinator Kenya eLearning Centre Nairobi, KENYA

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Re: [kictanet] Hacked password list offers security insights
by James Kagwe 11 Feb '09

11 Feb '09

When you consider the way these passwords are usually stored (sometimes on simple MSAcces databases or other databases without encrypting the password field) by the website designers on some of these websites. I agree it is very wise not to put serious passwords on such websites as they do not serve their purpose anyway. I personally use very weak passwords on such websites too. Let them hack an e-banking website then rewrite the story. The statistics will make more sense then. ________________________________ From: kictanet-bounces+jkagwe=kippra.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+jkagwe=kippra.or.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Odhiambo Washington Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 8:19 AM To: James Kagwe Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Hacked password list offers security insights On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:27 AM, Evans Kahuthu <ekahuthu(a)comtechltd.co.ke> wrote: Recently a niche programming-oriented website called phpbb.com had its user database hacked into and the passwords for 20,000 members stolen. The hacker who broke in then posted the account info and passwords online for the world to see. And while this is really bad news for those 20,000 unlucky souls, it offers an instructive lesson on password security <http://www.darkreading.com/blog/archives/2009/02/phpbb_password.html> for the rest of us. InformationWeek analyzed the hacked password list and found a number of interesting trends in the data, primarily revolving around the fact that most people do exactly what they've been told not to do since passwords were first invented. Author/analyst Robert Graham has tons of analysis on offer. I'm ordering my favorite/most enlightening data points from the piece here, starting with the most interesting. On thing to remember: These passwords are from a group of people interested in computer programming, so if anyone should know better, it's these guys. > The most popular password (3.03% of the 20,000) was "123456." It's also generally considered the most common password used today <http://www.whatsmypass.com/?p=415> . > 4 percent used some variant of the word "password." Seriously, people, there's no excuse for this one. "password" was the 2nd most popular password used, also in keeping with historical trends. > 16 percent of passwords were a person's first name. No word on if it was their first name, but someone's. Joshua is the most commonly used first-name password, a likely reference to the movie WarGames. > Patterns abound. In addition to "123456," other pattens like "12345, "qwerty," and "abc123" were common, comprising 14 percent of the passwords used. > 35 percent of passwords were six characters long. 0.34 percent were only one character long. > For reasons no one can explain, "dragon," "master," and "killer" all crack the top 20 passwords. (On the top 500 password list linked above, "dragon" is #7.) > One thing Graham doesn't discuss is that phpbb.com is really just a message board, and many users may simply have not cared about the security of their passwords here (unlike, say, with a bank account). In other words, they may very well have intentionally chosen something simplistic here to avoid re-using a password they save for an important login, just in case this site got hacked. Which, it turns out, it did. I could go on, but Graham's post has way more detail than I can digest here and it's easy-reading too. Worth a close look for any citizen of the web. Personally, I believe noone really cares about the strength (or lack of) the passwords they use on community sites. To start with, there is a stage in the registration process into such sites (or Bulletin Boards if you may call them) which warns you NOT TO USE any of your sensitive passwords that you use elsewhere. Given that noone really stores any sensitive material on such sites it's not uncommon to simply use 123456 (because the registration system insists on your password having at least six characters) or something like "letmein". I don't believe it was "really bad news for the 20,000 unlucky souls" at all. Rather, the lesson to be learn here, IMHO, is by those souls deploying systems that are accessible to the hostile Internet to take seriously security considerations for those systems. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he is a baby." - Natalie Wood

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Church service Late Dr Juma
by Andrew Limo 11 Feb '09

11 Feb '09

Dear all, There will be a funeral service 10am tommorow Thurs 12th at St Paul Chapel, Nairobi, for our late brother Dr Juma Okech (ICT Secretary, Directorate of e-Government). Thank you all for your prayers and support. Andrew

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BungeSMS com added you as a connection on Plaxo
by BungeSMS com 10 Feb '09

10 Feb '09

Hi Policy, BungeSMS com wants to add you as a connection on Plaxo. To accept this connection request, go to: http://www.plaxo.com/invite?i=59901184&k=1839213572&l=en&src=email&et=1&est… Thanks! The Plaxo team More than 20 million people use Plaxo to keep in touch with the people they care about. Don't want to receive emails from Plaxo any more? Go to: http://www.plaxo.com/stop?src=email&et=1&est=nolevels&etv=nnic1b2&el=en&ema…

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Obama and Cybersecurity
by alice 10 Feb '09

10 Feb '09

FYI http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/09/AR200902090… best alice

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Capital Mobile Radio Drive Winners
by Patrick Mburu 10 Feb '09

10 Feb '09

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[Fwd: [IGP Announce] Internet Governance Project Headlines]
by lillian＠cipesa.org 10 Feb '09

10 Feb '09

Apologies for cross posting! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 09, 2009 A Field Guide to the ICANN Reforms EU posts online consultation results on "Internet of Things" Cyber-security for people? Or nations? Shareholder groups push ISPs for transparency on DPI use Search Internet Governance Project Headlines ________________________________________________________ * A Field Guide to the ICANN Reforms - http://feedblitz.com/r.asp?l=38133930&f=175425&u=11399282 Important changes are taking place in ICANNâs representational structures. They are the most sweeping changes in ICANN since the so-called âevolution and reformâ process of 2001-2. The new changes will directly affect opportunities for people to participate in ICANN â hopefully in a more positive way. Indeed, there are some (potentially) good things about the planned reforms, such as a more balanced representation of commercial and noncommercial users and more flexible working group structures. But there are also serious problems and dangers in this effort. That is why the Internet Governance Project is initiating a series of blogs explaining and analyzing the structural changes underway in ICANN. If you think reading about this topic is about as appealing as getting a tetanus shot, we sympathize, and promise to make it as lively and interesting as possible. At the very least, we guarantee that reading this unfolding report will be more pleasurable than reading the 23 different ICANN staff reports, 5-6 Board resolutions, months of Council minutes and multiple email lists you would have to monitor to piece it all together for yourself. Email to a friend Article Search - http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?Search=175425;9995717;Main Page;A Field Guide to the ICANN Reforms;1047081 * EU posts online consultation results on "Internet of Things" - http://feedblitz.com/r.asp?l=38108085&f=175425&u=11399282 Europe is very interested in the Internet of the future, having ceded to the United States so much of the standards and governance of the Internet of the past. A September 29, 2008 European Union staff working paper, âEarly Challenges to the Internet of Things,â shot some policy concerns across the bow. How should the IoT be regulated? EU seemed especially concerned about the apparent linkage between the Object Naming System (ONS) used by EPC Global (contracting with VeriSign) and the U.S.-controlled DNS root. Comment upon and responses to this staff paper are now posted online. If you are interested in the evolution of thinking about IoT a look through these comments might be rewarding. Email to a friend Article Search - http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?Search=175425;9995717;Main Page;EU posts online consultation results on "Internet of Things";1047081 * Cyber-security for people? Or nations? - http://feedblitz.com/r.asp?l=38066197&f=175425&u=11399282 The Internet is organized around âautonomous systemsâ -- independently managed networks most of which are privately owned or, if public, managed at the agency or department level. The current institutional structure for public governance, on the other hand, is organized around nation-states. That disjunction encourages some actors to construct Internet security as a national security issue. Political claims that invoke ânational securityâ can inflate budgets and provide for more effective political mobilization within bureaucracies and the political class. A recent report from a "Commission on Cyberspace Security for the 44th Presidency" assembled by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a Washington DC-based think tank with longstanding roots in Cold War dialogue, exemplifies this problem. Written late in 2008, it urged the incoming President to proclaim that âcyberspace is a vital asset for the nation andâ¦the United States will protect it using all instruments of national power.â This is a fundamentally misguided approach; this post explains why. Email to a friend Article Search - http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?Search=175425;9995717;Main Page;Cyber-security for people? Or nations?;1047081 * Shareholder groups push ISPs for transparency on DPI use - http://feedblitz.com/r.asp?l=38031216&f=175425&u=11399282 A coalition of investors have filed shareholder resolutions with 10 major U.S. Internet service providers, urging their corporate boards to report on the impact of the companiesâ use of deep packet inspection for Internet network management on the freedom of expression and privacy of their customers. The effort was organized by the Open Media and Information Companies initiative (OpenMIC). A spokesperson for one of the investor groups, Farnum Brown of Trillium Asset Management, said: "These companies have responded to the challenges of managing the Internet in a patchwork, ad hoc fashion. In so doing they've failed to notice the profound social policy issues they've unwittingly engaged. Americans are concerned about how their use of the Internet is monitored. They're concerned about whether their privacy and freedom of expression are respected by the companies that manage the Internet. We as shareholders believe it is in these companies' best business interests to respond to those concerns." Email to a friend Article Search - http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?Search=175425;9995717;Main Page;Shareholder groups push ISPs for transparency on DPI use;1047081 ________________________________________________________ Unsubscribe from all current and future newsletters powered by FeedBlitz - http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?EmailRemove=_MTEzOTkyODJ8fGxpbGxpYW5AY2lwZ…

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Re: [kictanet] SPAM-LOW: Re: Hacked password list offers security insights
by Evans Kahuthu 10 Feb '09

10 Feb '09

Washington, I completely agree with you on users not caring about their passwords on community websites. Unfortunately, when it comes to social networking web sites, people tell all -- who they are, what they like to do and what's happening at that exact moment. Consequently, with this weak passwords, hackers "hijack" their profiles and go after internet contacts. This is one of the newest scams to hit the internet. Hackers somehow take over users pages and pose as them online. Case in point, "Facebook user Bryan Rutberg of Seattle, Wash., had his profile hacked into by someone who changed his status to: "Bryan Rutberg NEEDS HELP URGENTLY!" Many friends immediately responded to the status change wanting to know what had happened to him. One friend, Beny Rubenstein, got a direct message from Rutberg saying he had been robbed at gunpoint while in England and was in desperate need of cash in order to get home. Being a good (but dumb) person, he wired his thought-to-be troubled friend $1,143 in two installments, only to find out Rutberg was sitting home safely in Seattle. Rubenstein told CNN that he misses the money he lost, but feels worse about being tricked by someone impersonating his friend on the Web site." Evans Kahuthu ---------------------------------------- From: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 8:26 AM To: ekahuthu(a)comtechltd.co.ke Subject: SPAM-LOW: Re: [kictanet] Hacked password list offers security insights On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:27 AM, Evans Kahuthu <ekahuthu(a)comtechltd.co.ke> wrote: Recently a niche programming-oriented website called phpbb.com had its user database hacked into and the passwords for 20,000 members stolen. The hacker who broke in then posted the account info and passwords online for the world to see. And while this is really bad news for those 20,000 unlucky souls, it offers an instructive lesson on password security for the rest of us. InformationWeek analyzed the hacked password list and found a number of interesting trends in the data, primarily revolving around the fact that most people do exactly what they've been told not to do since passwords were first invented. Author/analyst Robert Graham has tons of analysis on offer. I'm ordering my favorite/most enlightening data points from the piece here, starting with the most interesting. On thing to remember: These passwords are from a group of people interested in computer programming, so if anyone should know better, it's these guys. > The most popular password (3.03% of the 20,000) was "123456." It's also generally considered the most common password used today . > 4 percent used some variant of the word "password." Seriously, people, there's no excuse for this one. "password" was the 2nd most popular password used, also in keeping with historical trends. > 16 percent of passwords were a person's first name. No word on if it was their first name, but someone's. Joshua is the most commonly used first-name password, a likely reference to the movie WarGames. > Patterns abound. In addition to "123456," other pattens like "12345, "qwerty," and "abc123" were common, comprising 14 percent of the passwords used. > 35 percent of passwords were six characters long. 0.34 percent were only one character long. > For reasons no one can explain, "dragon," "master," and "killer" all crack the top 20 passwords. (On the top 500 password list linked above, "dragon" is #7.) > One thing Graham doesn't discuss is that phpbb.com is really just a message board, and many users may simply have not cared about the security of their passwords here (unlike, say, with a bank account). In other words, they may very well have intentionally chosen something simplistic here to avoid re-using a password they save for an important login, just in case this site got hacked. Which, it turns out, it did. I could go on, but Graham's post has way more detail than I can digest here and it's easy-reading too. Worth a close look for any citizen of the web. Personally, I believe noone really cares about the strength (or lack of) the passwords they use on community sites. To start with, there is a stage in the registration process into such sites (or Bulletin Boards if you may call them) which warns you NOT TO USE any of your sensitive passwords that you use elsewhere. Given that noone really stores any sensitive material on such sites it's not uncommon to simply use 123456 (because the registration system insists on your password having at least six characters) or something like "letmein". I don't believe it was "really bad news for the 20,000 unlucky souls" at all. Rather, the lesson to be learn here, IMHO, is by those souls deploying systems that are accessible to the hostile Internet to take seriously security considerations for those systems. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he is a baby." - Natalie Wood

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Hacked password list offers security insights
by Evans Kahuthu 10 Feb '09

10 Feb '09

Recently a niche programming-oriented website called phpbb.com had its user database hacked into and the passwords for 20,000 members stolen. The hacker who broke in then posted the account info and passwords online for the world to see. And while this is really bad news for those 20,000 unlucky souls, it offers an instructive lesson on password security for the rest of us. InformationWeek analyzed the hacked password list and found a number of interesting trends in the data, primarily revolving around the fact that most people do exactly what they've been told not to do since passwords were first invented. Author/analyst Robert Graham has tons of analysis on offer. I'm ordering my favorite/most enlightening data points from the piece here, starting with the most interesting. On thing to remember: These passwords are from a group of people interested in computer programming, so if anyone should know better, it's these guys. > The most popular password (3.03% of the 20,000) was "123456." It's also generally considered the most common password used today . > 4 percent used some variant of the word "password." Seriously, people, there's no excuse for this one. "password" was the 2nd most popular password used, also in keeping with historical trends. > 16 percent of passwords were a person's first name. No word on if it was their first name, but someone's. Joshua is the most commonly used first-name password, a likely reference to the movie WarGames. > Patterns abound. In addition to "123456," other pattens like "12345, "qwerty," and "abc123" were common, comprising 14 percent of the passwords used. > 35 percent of passwords were six characters long. 0.34 percent were only one character long. > For reasons no one can explain, "dragon," "master," and "killer" all crack the top 20 passwords. (On the top 500 password list linked above, "dragon" is #7.) > One thing Graham doesn't discuss is that phpbb.com is really just a message board, and many users may simply have not cared about the security of their passwords here (unlike, say, with a bank account). In other words, they may very well have intentionally chosen something simplistic here to avoid re-using a password they save for an important login, just in case this site got hacked. Which, it turns out, it did. I could go on, but Graham's post has way more detail than I can digest here and it's easy-reading too. Worth a close look for any citizen of the web. Evans Kahuthu

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[Fwd: [APC Forum] APC job vacancy: Assistant to the executive director and grant administrator]
by alice 09 Feb '09

09 Feb '09

Please help us circulate. Thank you! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- APC job vacancy: Assistant to the executive director and grant administrator The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is a global network of civil society organisations whose mission is to empower and support organisations, social movements and individuals in and through the use of information and communication technologies to build strategic communities and initiatives for the purpose of making meaningful contributions to equitable human development, social justice, participatory political processes and environmental sustainability. www.apc.org The APC is looking for an Assistant to the Executive Director/Grants Administrator. Application deadline: 20 February 2009 Start date: Immediately DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Grant administration * Research and track funding opportunities * Coordination submission of proposals and following up subsequent to submission * Prepare and maintain appropriate materials that need to accompany proposals * Coordinate receipt, signing and filing of donor/client agreements * Manage the APC donor reporting calendar and notify relevant staff members of upcoming deadlines and ensure that completed reports are filed in the appropriate online spaces * Liaise with donors in submitting reports, providing updates, etc. * Ensure that donor contact information is kept up to date and is reflected on APC’s online project management space and on APC.org * Provide overall support to the management team in ensuring effective relationships with APC’s donor partners. Assistance to the Executive Director * Assistance with correspondence, scheduling, and travel arrangements, and expense reimbursements * Compile and draft reports, procedures, and other internal documents * Take minutes of board and staff meetings as needed * Provide administrative support to the board of directors’ activities * Assist in the maintenance of internal calendars in collaboration with the Network Development team * Assist with event follow-up (minutes, reports, and other documentation) Coordination of consultants’ contracts * Liaise with staff members and consultants in order to acquire all relevant contract information and finalise consultants’ contracts and distribute to relevant staff and consultants for approval * Distribute approved contracts to consultants and relevant staff members * Receive signed consultant and staff contracts by email, fax, and mail, and file them online and in paper files in the APC office * Notify relevant staff members when consultants have signed their contracts * Ensure that all relevant documents and information are present in the subcontracts database of APC’s online project management space Management of the Executive Director’s office in Johannesburg (if based there) * Answer the telephone, check voice mail, and send and receive faxes, mail, packages and email. * Maintain complete and accurate paper and online filing systems * Order office supplies and arrange payments via the online finance system * Work with APC’s Events and Logistics Coordinator in the planning and coordination of events held in South Africa * Provide other executive and administrative assistance as needed REQUIREMENTS * Higher degree in the social sciences, development studies or a related field (or at least three years professional experience) * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Excellent written English * Ability to organise, prioritise and complete tasks in a timely manner without supervision * Experience in information management * Able to work independently and as part of a team * Excellent wordprocessing and internet skills (e.g. online research) * Able to communicate comfortably in written French and/or Spanish ADVANTAGES * Ability to work from executive director’s office in Johannesburg, South Africa * Familiarity with working in networks * Experience working remotely * Experience in working in an international context with ICT-based civil society networks like APC * · Ability to communicate in more than two languages ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS The successful applicant will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the Events and Logistics Coordinator, the Network Development Manager, the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant, and other members of the management team. LOCATION AND WORK CONDITIONS The successful applicant will work in the APC office in Johannesburg, South Africa. However very strong candidates who wish to be considered for the post and work remotely from another country may still apply. Some international travel might be required. APC provides an equipment allowance but requires staff to provide their own laptops. REMUNERATION This is a full time, fixed-term (renewable) contract. Remuneration is based on the APC’s salary scale for the position. Short-listed candidates will receive specific information on the salary range. HOW TO APPLY Send a covering letter and detailed CV (in English), which include the following information: * A description of your interest in working with APC in this position * Your experience related to the job requirements listed above * Experience of working in networks and managing partnerships * People and project management skills * A rating of the languages you speak and write * A description of your computer skills * Work experience in an international context * Online work experience * Other information you think might be of importance to our assessment of your application * Three (3) references: names, relationship and their contact details. Send your application via email, as an attachment, to jobs at apc.org with “Executive Assistant and Grant Administrator” in the subject line. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any applications which are incomplete, do not follow the instructions here, received with viruses, or in any language other than English will be automatically disqualified. (END/2009) ======================================= APC Forum is a meeting place for the APC community - people and institutions who are or have been involved in collaboration with APC, and share the APC vision - a world in which all people have easy, equal and affordable access to the creative potential of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve their lives and create more democratic and egalitarian societies. _______________________________________________ apc.forum mailing list apc.forum(a)lists.apc.org http://lists.apc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/apc.forum

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Blogging; Special Report on Business Daily, Opinion?
by Gakuru Alex 09 Feb '09

09 Feb '09

Dear all, I would be very interested in your views of Business Daily's Special Report on blogging: - 1. Blog post revolution hits corporate Kenya <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12756&Ite…> 2. Blogs command attention of corporate world <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12755&Ite…> 3. Blogs emerge as avenues for making money< http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12754&Ite…> 4. Companies use online platform to monitor views from the public <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12753&Ite…> 5. Fibre optic cable to pave way for corporate blogging <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12752&Ite…> 6. What is likely to compete with the mainstream media? <http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12751&Ite…> Please,,, be generous with your opinion.... regards, Alex

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Senegalese consumers called to boycott mobile phones to protest 2% tax increase on wide range of services
by alice 07 Feb '09

07 Feb '09

(From Balancing Act) Senegalese consumers called to boycott mobile phones to protest 2% tax increase on wide range of services African politicians see the telecoms and Internet sector as the "golden goose" in terms of being able to tax its operators. In various countries a whole raft of different taxes have turned mobile operators into Government’s most effective tax collector. But this week saw the two main Senegalese consumer organisations organise a boycott of services to protest against a 2% tax called RUTEL that falls directly on consumers. Along with all the other taxes they pay (including TVA/VAT), Senegalese consumers are now being asked to stump up an additional 2% across a wide range of telecommunications and Internet services. The tax is called Redevance d’utilisation des telecommunications (RUTEL) and it came into force on 1 February 2009. Law 2008-46 of 3 September 2008 put the tax on the statute book but its introduction has caused widespread anger. So for example, a prepaid mobile kit costs about FCFA2,120 and with TVA/VAT FCFA2,500. With the RUTEL tax on the base price it now costs FCFA2,160, giving a final price to the consumer of FCFA2,550, an increase of FCFA50. The wide range of services the tax has been slapped on includes fixed and mobile services, IP-TV services, dial-up and ADSL subscriptions, recharge cards, international roaming, leased lines and interconnection charges between operators. The latter will have the effect of charging the tax twice over to consumers, providing a real case of "double-dipping", that bears down directly on consumers. The Ministry of Commerce has pointed out that a range of essentials like food and fuel have actually come down in price but its figures have been contested in the discussions taking place on Senegalese blogs. It seems that the announced reductions in price often turn into price rises later. As with TVA/VAT, the operators have been given the responsibility of collecting the tax and as a concession to the operators they are now freed of any taxes or customs duties on the import of mobile and fixed phones. In reaction to this tax raise, Senegal’s two main consumer associations, l'Association des consommateurs du Sénégal (ASCOSEN) and l'Union nationale des consommateurs du Sénégal (UNCS) have called for a boycott of the use of mobile phones today, Friday 6 February 2009. "The Senegalese state has decided, in a unilateral manner, that is peremptory and without justification to raise by more than 2% the cost of telecommunications," the President of ASCOSEN, Momar Ndao told a press conference on Thursday. He estimated that the Government will be taking FCFA33 million a day from consumers’ pockets. The joint plan of action for a boycott has been organised by sending SMS messages to consumers telling them the boycott will take place and calling on them to stop all bill payment, opening new subscriptions, buying credit from 8am to 3pm and stop using their mobile from 1pm to 3pm. One of Senegal’s ICT sector associations, Le Rassemblement des entreprises du secteur des technologies de l'information et des télécommunications (RESTIC) issued a statement saying that it considered the boycott to be "counter-productive and unacceptable." The statement argued that:"Mobile service is not just a commodity for the majority of consumers but a necessity for most of them. This boycott will be a useless trouble to users and leave operators having to make up lost revenue." According to RESTIC, the operators and employers were not involved in the decision to introduce the new tax and operators were already paying up to 3% on turnover as a contribution to the universal service fund Fond National de Développement de Service Universel (FNDSU). Therefore it invited the Government to rethink all taxes placed on operators. There have been two consumer boycotts of mobile phones in Nigeria, the first in 2003 caused a significant dent in operators’ revenues but the second several years later had much less of an impact. There was talk of a similar boycott in South Africa but it never seemed to get off the ground. The complicated way the boycott has been structured in Senegal (with different hours to boycott different services) may also mean that the impact is not as great as its promoters might hope. A similar all inclusive tax was introduced in Ghana in mid-2008. African Governments in the main do not have a strong record of tax collection and have turned mobile operators into their chief tax collectors. The largest proportion of Government revenues comes both from TVA/VAT collected directly from consumers and also the wide range of other taxes they pay the Government. African politicians of all stripes see the telecoms and Internet sectors as a "golden goose" that produces easy money. The contradiction at the heart of this taxation policy is that there is clear evidence that the more you charge consumers for communications services, the less they will use them and the more it cuts out the marginal user who really struggles to pay for these services. President Wade has been one of Africa’s most vocal politicians in calling for the closing of the digital divide. A tax policy of this kind simply widens the divide. For as one Senegalese blogger, Souleymane Jules Diop, wrote yesterday:"It’s not the phone that’s to blame. It’s (President) Abdoulaye Wade whose to blame." Perhaps this boycott will make African politicians think again before they reach out to stroke "the golden goose" for more money.

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Supplement to Launch National BPO Expo Week
by Joseph Ochola 07 Feb '09

07 Feb '09

Dear Collegue, The Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society will on 31st March 2009, run a supplement on the Launch of the National BPO Expo Week, in the Daily Nation. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you book your adverts in the supplement. This will be an excellent medium to market your products and services. Deadline for advert submission is 17 March, 2009.Expo website:www.bpoweek.co.ke Kindly contact the undersigned for further details. Kind Regards, Joseph Ochola Executive Officer Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society. Studio House, along Argwings Kodhek road, 2nd floor E-mail: secretariat(a)kenyabposociety.or.ke Website: www.kenyabposociety.or.ke Tel. No. /020-2391301/ 0722-663176/ 0733-917518 _

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Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development is accepting resume for new board members....
by Crystal Watley 07 Feb '09

07 Feb '09

Salama! So what does it take to be a VOA board member? We need to find someone who knows and loves technology and believes that it can be used to build a better Kenya, and if we meet our organization goals, a better Africa. It is important that this board member not be shy to controversy or afraid to speak their mind. It is critical that our new board member is a believer in grassroots democracy. This is a voluntary position and does not have a pay check attached. The reward is knowing that you are contributing to a freer, more open and informed Kenya. Board members are required to make contributions to the organization as they are able and to help fund raise. Board meetings are held online once a month. We require at least a ten hour per week commitment. If you feel you are "the one" to help lead and guide our organization, please send your resume to: crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org. Asante sana. Many blessings, Crystal -- Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Voices of Africa crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi

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India is planning to produce a laptop computer for the knockdown price of about $20
by P Gitau Githongo 06 Feb '09

06 Feb '09

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Fwd: ICANN blows $4.6 million in the stock market
by waudo siganga 05 Feb '09

05 Feb '09

Sorry for any cross-postings: Talk of Internet Governance - ICANN has blown US$4.6 million, the equivalent of the amount of 23 million domain registrations, through speculation in the stock markets! .... [1]www.circleid.com/posts/20090203_icann_blows_46_million_stock_m arket/ References 1. file://localhost/tmp/linkstmp/www.circleid.com/posts/20090203_icann_blows_4… We are the change we've been waiting for. - Kenyan-American Barack Hussein Obama

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Kenya Data Networks to introduce advanced news gathering applications for local TV and Radio stations
by alice 05 Feb '09

05 Feb '09

(from Balancing Act) Kenya Data Networks to introduce advanced news gathering applications for local TV and Radio stations Kenya Data Networks is bringing a whole new way of news gathering and dissemination for Local TV and Radio stations that will significantly reduce their operating expenses by up to 30 percent as happened in Latin America, Far East Asia and Europe and raise their quality of service levels for their viewers. Kenya Data Networks aims to achieve this through partnership with Scopus Video Networks which supplies digital technology to the broadcasting industry in the world. The digital technology forms the basis for a new transmission infrastructure that will enable TV and Radio stations - currently using costly satellite equipment for broadcasts – to leverage the lower costs and reliability of content delivery over an IP network. “Ours is a partnership aimed at providing solutions through improved means of reaching out to your consumers in a way that will increase revenues, improve customer retention and minimize your costs’’, said Kenya Data Networks Managing Director, Kai Wulff’ while addressing a gathering of media executives on the new technology. KDN will deploy the technology using the fiber optic cable – a faster, high capacity and less expensive means of communication – to run live broadcasts, allow journalists and even people who have a story to send to do it from their homes and save media houses the trouble of using the costly Outside Broadcasting (OB) vans every other time there is a major event to be reported. The project will also see KDN provide media stations with connectivity to their remote transmitters which will enable them deliver more content on the same bandwidth hence more revenues.

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Death of a dream: Africa’s pay TV challenger GTV runs out of financial road
by alice 05 Feb '09

05 Feb '09

(From Balancing Act) Death of a dream: Africa’s pay TV challenger GTV runs out of financial road Last Friday Gateway Broadcast Services (GTV’s operating company) announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to liquidate the Company. Its statement blamed “excessive demands on the business” caused by the global financial crisis that “interrupted (its) ability to secure funding on an acceptable timescale and have left us no choice but to cease operations”. Russell Southwood looks at where it all went wrong. To understand how GTV came to be launched, it’s necessary to go right back to the beginning and start with Gateway Communications. Ex-banker Julian McIntyre and his friend Ghanaian-Briton telecoms manager Peter Gbedemah launched the company over ten years ago and worked out of a modest set of offices near Warren Street in London. They were part of a very small group of people outside the continent who could see its potential and sought to provide international wholesale services to ISPs and carriers. Africa wasn’t one of its markets, it was its market. Among other things, McIntyre bought a banker’s instinct for deal and the company thrived on a combination of organic growth and acquisition. Some acquisitions like the company that became its South African subsidiary were a shining success, whilst others like Datatel in Sierra Leone less so. There were ups and downs but the company continued to grow. The turning point came in 2005 when mobile operator Celtel (now Zain) decided to sell a number of its non-core businesses prior to carrying out the IPO that led to its trade sale to MTC. In order to make the deal attractive, Celtel gave a long-term commitment to Gateway Communications as the buyer that it would use it as its wholesale carrier. In a single leap the company had gone from being an interesting challenger to being a significant player: it could now lay claim to around 20-25% of the market for international voice traffic and this would grow to 30% over three years. With the acquisition of Link Africa, the company had an assured stream of business and a positive cash flow. It had become “bankable” on a much larger scale. Faced with this happy circumstance, the question then arose: what can we do next? A number of possibilities were investigated and a decision was taken to enter the Pay-TV market in Africa that was announced publicly in February 2007. Pay-TV in Sub-Saharan Africa was dominated by two large players: Naspers-owned DStv/Multichoice in Anglophone territories and Vivendi’s Canal Plus in Francophone territories. Both had invested significantly in rights and were charging relatively high monthly rates for access to their services. The strategy was two-pronged: firstly, to provide users with lower subscription rates (US$20-35 per month) and secondly, to acquire compelling content to drive that process. Rupert Murdoch has described sports rights as the “battering ram” of successful Pay-TV and Africa is no exception. So in May 2007 GTV announced that it had bought the UK Premiership rights for 40 Sub-Saharan African countries. These countries did not include Nigeria and South Africa that were considered sufficiently large to be sold separately. Although it would not discuss the cost, Nigeria’s Hi-TV spent US$28 million on getting them for Nigeria and GTV’s rights cost US$30 million. Although the Premier League does give some “holiday” on full payment, this kind of gearing meant that GTV had to maximise its income as quickly as possible in order to show new investors some kind pattern of progress towards a cash-positive operation. So it was a sprint from the start as the company launched in 10 countries (East Africa followed by Southern Africa) and sought to establish itself as a continental brand. This sprint for growth was backed by the Swedish group Kinnevik (more of which later) with a US$40 million investment and Citigroup, Noonday Global Management and Avenue Investment Management. McIntyre was supremely confident that GTV would kick down DStv/Multichoice’s front door, get more subscribers than it outside Nigeria and South Africa and move on to compete with Canal Plus in Francophone territories. The Premiership rights almost by themselves would be sufficiently persuasive to get subscribers to switch from the incumbent and that a deeper bouquet could be built as things progressed. In the event, DStv/Multichoice after its initial shock and anger fought back with a range of tactics including a low-cost bouquet. But if competition was good for Pay-TV subscribers, it was less good for GTV’s sprint for growth: the short, sharp campaign which was to have ended in a victory declaration turned into something more like trench warfare. The longer GTV was in a territory, the better it established itself and its impact on the market was that it took more of the new market growth than its competitor: for example in Uganda, it had 20,000 subscribers. However, the number of markets where it was making demonstrable progress was still relatively small in number. Nevertheless it continued to fundraise and look for ways of increasing its market share. Late in 2008 it announced that it would enter Francophone markets to compete with Canal Plus. But by this time, the financial costs of running an operation that had not yet gone into profit were beginning to bear down on the company. Its fundraising efforts were taking place in a financial climate that just got steadily worse. In order to stay upright, it made a decision to sell the “cash cow” Gateway Communications to Vodacom for US$700 million. However, this was clearly a sign of desperation as things began to unravel. On the 7th of January 2009, Kinnevik announced that it had sold its stake $23.6 million, a return 1.8 times the amount invested in May 2007. How do you sell a stake in a loss-making company and make that rate of return? (Kinnevik is owner of the MTG Group which runs Pay TV operations in 24 European countries. On 7 January 2009 it launched Viasat 1, a new Free-To-Air channel in Ghana. It was also rumoured to have expressed interest in becoming a shareholder in new South African Pay TV player, OnDigital Well reading between some of the fairly clear lines of the different players, the investment that GTV had obtained from different companies was underwritten by its ownership of the profitable Gateway Communications. Once that was sold, investors probably had agreements that allowed them to claim back their investment. A loss-making bank like Citigroup would doubtless also want to exit in order to retrieve whatever funding it could at this stage. Therefore the plan to sell to Canal Plus can be read as a last desperate throw of the dice before facing the inevitable. Why did GTV fail? Not all of the blame can be laid at the door of the current financial crisis for there are other reasons: * The “battering ram” of football rights alone was not enough to get DStv/Multichoice customers to peel off quickly enough. GTV started with 12 channels and DStv/Multichoice had 70 video channels and 40 audio channels. Customers might want the Premiership matches but other family members still missed content on its competitor’s bouquets. Indeed, there was some resentment from customers in countries where GTV had not launched about their inability to get their favourite games. * The sprint for growth strategy was not helped by the lead times needed to deliver set-top boxes. In the early stages, there was a shortage of boxes and it took three months for them to get from the manufacturer to the market. Supply problems of this kind were ironed out but there was a period when there was more demand than supply could meet. * But these reasons pale into insignificance alongside the biggest reason of all. Wherever you are globally, Pay-TV is a deep pocket business. It should not be forgotten that making a success of BSKyB almost unseated Rupert Murdoch. The extremely expensive core rights that will make a success of the business have to be repurchased every three years and thus far they have only ever gone up in value. So now that GTV is no more what will happen to the UK Premiership rights? DStv has secured the licence to show the Barclays Premier League Live Package A and will be showing these matches on SuperSport from this weekend. SuperSport already held both Live Package A & B rights for South Africa and Live Package B rights for the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa and with this deal has now secured all Premier League live rights for the remainder of the 2008/2009 season and for the whole of next season. The Nigerian rights are still held by Hi-TV. So where does this leave competition in the Pay-TV market? In the short-term, competition is not in good shape. There are regional players like TV Cabo in the Lusophone markets and Hi-TV in Nigeria. The latter claims 195,000 “activations” with some smaller number actually as paying subscribers. Others like Orange and Wananchi are reliant upon sub-licensing deals from existing rights holders which will mean that the existing large players will have considerable influence. The shame is that GTV’s presence in the market energised individual markets and attracted investor interest in the broadcast sector. It is to be hoped that the pioneers get the arrows and later settlers will get some of the land. But sadly in the short-term, GTV’s passing can only undermine the slowly building credibility of Africa’s broadcast market. CALL FOR PAPERS – 2nd AFRICAN BROADCAST, FILM AND CONVERGENCE CONFERENCE (23-25 NOVEMBER 2009), ABUJA This is an early call for papers to be presented at the 2nd African Broadcast, Film and Convergence Conference taking place 23-25 November 2009. If you wish to present a paper at this conference, please send a short outline of your proposed topic to Russell Southwood, Balancing Act who is responsible for putting the programme together: info(a)balancingact-africa.com

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Oriti Daktari...
by Gakiria 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

Dear Friends, On behalf of the entire Kenya e-Learning Center stakeholders and partners, i express our deep sense of Loss and grief. KeLC was born out of a challenge Dr Juma gave me in March 2006. I had just come back to office from Addis Ababa after attending a graduation workshop for a 7 month blended learning course (eLDI) offered by inWEnt. After admiring my nice certificate, He asked me, "Now that you have successfully graduated, how can you contribute towards the effective implementation of e-Government in kenya"? I had to think fast, and i answered that we could establish an e-Learning center along the lines of the successful Namibia eLC. He imemdiately asked me to draft a brief to him justifying why we need an eLC and the process of establishing it. 3 years down, we are fully established as a multi-stakeholder e-Learning center, physically hosted by KIE and with over 30 public sector institutions on board. computers and other equipment were generously provided by Our e-Champion. Sadly, he is not here with us but may His legacy and spirit live on forever! Andrew Gakiria gakiria(a)kelc.org On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 2:15 PM, waudo siganga <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com>wrote: > Yes, today's Tin Tin meeting is for e-Gov staff and the family, according > to Sergon of e-Gov who was at the home last night. > > Waudo > > > > On Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:38:20 +0300, "Barnabas K. Sang" <bksang(a)education.go.ke> said: > > Waudo, > > > > Thanks for clarification. I think Tin Tin meeting is meant for E-Government > Staff but will confirm this afternoon on attending a meeting scheduled at 2 > pm to discuss the same. Will keep you posted. > > > > Kind regards > > > > BKS > > > > *From:* waudo siganga [mailto:emailsignet@mailcan.com] > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 04, 2009 1:28 PM > *To:* Barnabas K. Sang > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch > > > > Just to add to this information Barnabas - there are actually 2 other > meeting places i.e. the home (opp. Masaba Hospital) and Lagoon Bar & Grill > opposite Yaya Centre. When I visited the home last evening I gathered that > the Lagoon venue is specially for friends and colleagues and is a good place > to put together a coordinated plan for an appropriate send-off for our > brother. > > Waudo > > > > On Tue, 3 Feb 2009 20:39:30 +0300, "Barnabas K. Sang" <bksang(a)education.go.ke> said: > > > > FYI > > > > Kindly be informed that there will be a funeral arrangement meeting at Tin > Tin Restaurant every day. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, 4th > February, starting at 6 p.m. So plan to attend the meetings and participate > if you find time. > > > > Kind regards > > > > B. K. Sang > > > > > > *From:* kictanet-bounces+bksang=education.go.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke[mailto: > kictanet-bounces+bksang <kictanet-bounces%2Bbksang>=education.go.ke@ > lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *francis anyona > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 03, 2009 7:02 PM > *To:* Barnabas K. Sang > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch > > > > I have also had opportunity to attend several workshops conducted by > Dr.J.Oketch and we have been proud of him on behalf of our government. > May he rest in peace and May God give his family strength and comfort. > > > > Francis G.Anyona > Project Coordinator > Ikonzo Musanda Self Help Group > P.O.BOX 105 Bumala > Busia > Kenya > --- On *Tue, 2/3/09, Fiona Asonga <tespok(a)tespok.co.ke>* wrote: > > From: Fiona Asonga <tespok(a)tespok.co.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch > To: francisanyona(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 1:20 AM > > The Telecommunications Service Providers Association of Kenya (TESPOK) > takes this opportunity to express our deepest sympathy to the Family of Dr. > J. Oketch. > > May he rest in peace and May God give his family strength and comfort. > > > > Fiona Asonga > > Secretariat Manager > > TESPOK/KIXP > > 14th Floor Bruce House > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* kictanet-bounces+tespok=tespok.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto: > kictanet-bounces+tespok <kictanet-bounces%2Btespok>=tespok.co.ke@ > lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Jotham Kilimo Mwale > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:51 AM > *To:* tespok(a)tespok.co.ke > *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch > > > > I have also had an opportunity to meet Dr Oketch and he is a great man and > he'll be missed greatly by this country and the region. > > > > May God comfort his family at this difficult time. > > > > Jotham > > --- On *Mon, 2/2/09, Harry Hare <harry(a)africanedevelopment.org>* wrote: > > From: Harry Hare <harry(a)africanedevelopment.org> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch > To: jokilimo(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 2:09 AM > > Dear All, > > > > Having worked closely with Dr Okech in many of the e-Government initiatives > > in the country and across > > > > > > East Africa , I'm deeply saddened by his demise. I > > will cherish the memories of the times we spent together. My heartfelt > > commiserations to family, friends and colleagues. > > > > Kindest Regards > > Harry > > > > > > On 2/2/09 12:50 PM, "James Nguo" <James(a)alin.or.ke> wrote: > > > > > Dear ICT Colleagues, > > > I'm saddened by the demise of Juma at this time when the ICT industry > > is > > > thriving. He should have seen a bit of what he has contributed. > > > MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL IN ETERNAL PEACE > > > > > > James > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > > > __________________________________________________________ > > > > > > James Nguo, Regional Director > > > > > > Arid Lands Information Network | > > > > > > AAYMCA > > > > > > Building , along State House > > > Crescent, Off > > > > > > State House Avenue | > > > > > > > > > > > > P.O. Box 10098 - 00100 G.P.O. Nairobi, > > > > > > KENYA > > > > > > email: james(a)alin.or.ke | Tel +254 20 2731557 | Telefax +254 20 2737813 > > > | website: www.alin.or.ke > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: > > kictanet-bounces+james=alin.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+james <kictanet-bounces%2Bjames>=alin.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > > > Behalf Of John Walubengo > > > Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 10:56 AM > > > To: James Nguo > > > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch > > > > > > > > > > > > Oh my! > > > > > > This is truly shocking and quite untimely (from a selfish and human > > > point of view). We have indeed lost a truly humble, dedicated and > > > distinguished academician and civil servant. > > > > > > May God rest his soul in eternal peace. > > > > > > walu. > > > nb: someone should keep us posted on funeral arrangements, church > > > service, etc. > > > > > > > > > --- On Mon, 2/2/09, charles nduati <charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > >> From: charles nduati <charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk> > > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES > > >> To: > > > > > > jwalu(a)yahoo.com > > >> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" > > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > >> Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 11:47 AM > > >> Hi All, > > >> > > >> I have just been informed by reliable source of the > > >> unfortunate demise of Dr Juma Oketch. I believe we owe > > >> him him a hello send off as kictanet. > > >> > > >> Pole > > > > > > sana to all > > >> > > >> Charles > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> --- Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > >> > > >>> /FYI > > >>> > > >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > >>> > > > > > > From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> > > >>> Date: Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM > > >>> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Next week, Freedom of > > >>> Information law discussions > > >>> To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> Folks, > > >>> > > >>> There's a proposed law called "Freedom of > > >>> Information" and a Bill has > > >>> been prepared to that effect. > > >>> > > >>> I understand this law will repeal archaic > > >> "Sirikali" > > >>> (Official > > Secrets > > >>> Act) and armed with it, you can demand information > > >>> you need from > > >>> government and it will be criminal for civil > > >>> servants to deny you the > > >>> information! > > >>> > > >>> To help us understand the need for this law, its > > >>> genesis, the > > >>> implications, how it affects us and what its means > > >>> for Civil Servants, > > >>> government and companies, Chris Gitari and Peter > > >>> Gitonga both of > > >>> ICJ-Kenya <http://www.icj-kenya.org> have agreed > > >> to > > >>> lead an FOI > > >>> discussion here next week. They are the experts so > > >>> they will > > >>> co-moderate the session as lay me from over here > > >>> deep down the > > >>> trenches contributes by asking questions like you;) > > >>> > > >>> It is proposed be a 5-day discussion from > > Monday 2nd > > >>> February to > > >>> Friday 6th as follows: > > >>> > > >>> Day 1 (Mon) - DEFINING FREEDOM OF INFORMATION & > > >> THE > > >>> PURPOSE OF A FOI BILL > > >>> > > >>> Day 2 (Tue) - THE > > RIGHT TO INFORMATION & > > >> ACCESSING > > >>> OF INFORMATION > > >>> > > >>> Day 3 (Wed) - APPEALS, OFFENCES, PENALTIES & > > >>> MISCELLANEOUS > > >>> > > >>> Day 4 (Thur) - CASE STUDIES > > >>> > > > > > > > > >>> Day 5 (Fri) - HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FREEDOM OF > > >>> CAMPAIGN > > >>> > > >>> So prepare yourselves to find out about Freedom of > > >>> Information (aka > > >>> FOI) next week and we all ask them as many question > > >>> as we can. > > >>> > > >>> Feel free to invite others to subscribe to this list > > >>> and to contribute > > >>> to the conversation. > > >>> > > >>> Regards, > > >>> > > >>> Alex > > >>> _______________________________________________ > > >>> ke-internetusers mailing list > > >>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > > >>> > > >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > >>> > > >>> _______________________________________________ > > >>> kictanet mailing > > list > > >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > >>> > > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > >>> > > >>> This message was sent to: > > >>> charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk > > >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at > > >>> > > >> > > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/charlesnduati2002%4 > > > 0yahoo.co.uk > > >>> > > >>> -- > > >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and > > >>> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > > >>> believed to be clean. > > >>> > > >>> > > >> > > >> > > >> CHARLES N. 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Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch
by James Nguo 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

Dear ICT Colleagues, I'm saddened by the demise of Juma at this time when the ICT industry is thriving. He should have seen a bit of what he has contributed. MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL IN ETERNAL PEACE James ________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ James Nguo, Regional Director Arid Lands Information Network | AAYMCA Building, along State House Crescent, Off State House Avenue | P.O. Box 10098 - 00100 G.P.O. Nairobi, KENYA email: james(a)alin.or.ke | Tel +254 20 2731557 | Telefax +254 20 2737813 | website: www.alin.or.ke -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+james=alin.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+james=alin.or.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of John Walubengo Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 10:56 AM To: James Nguo Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch Oh my! This is truly shocking and quite untimely (from a selfish and human point of view). We have indeed lost a truly humble, dedicated and distinguished academician and civil servant. May God rest his soul in eternal peace. walu. nb: someone should keep us posted on funeral arrangements, church service, etc. --- On Mon, 2/2/09, charles nduati <charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > From: charles nduati <charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 11:47 AM > Hi All, > > I have just been informed by reliable source of the > unfortunate demise of Dr Juma Oketch. I believe we owe > him him a hello send off as kictanet. > > Pole sana to all > > Charles > > > > --- Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > /FYI > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> > > Date: Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM > > Subject: [ke-internetusers] Next week, Freedom of > > Information law discussions > > To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> > > > > > > Folks, > > > > There's a proposed law called "Freedom of > > Information" and a Bill has > > been prepared to that effect. > > > > I understand this law will repeal archaic > "Sirikali" > > (Official Secrets > > Act) and armed with it, you can demand information > > you need from > > government and it will be criminal for civil > > servants to deny you the > > information! > > > > To help us understand the need for this law, its > > genesis, the > > implications, how it affects us and what its means > > for Civil Servants, > > government and companies, Chris Gitari and Peter > > Gitonga both of > > ICJ-Kenya <http://www.icj-kenya.org> have agreed > to > > lead an FOI > > discussion here next week. They are the experts so > > they will > > co-moderate the session as lay me from over here > > deep down the > > trenches contributes by asking questions like you;) > > > > It is proposed be a 5-day discussion from Monday 2nd > > February to > > Friday 6th as follows: > > > > Day 1 (Mon) - DEFINING FREEDOM OF INFORMATION & > THE > > PURPOSE OF A FOI BILL > > > > Day 2 (Tue) - THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION & > ACCESSING > > OF INFORMATION > > > > Day 3 (Wed) - APPEALS, OFFENCES, PENALTIES & > > MISCELLANEOUS > > > > Day 4 (Thur) - CASE STUDIES > > > > Day 5 (Fri) - HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FREEDOM OF > > CAMPAIGN > > > > So prepare yourselves to find out about Freedom of > > Information (aka > > FOI) next week and we all ask them as many question > > as we can. > > > > Feel free to invite others to subscribe to this list > > and to contribute > > to the conversation. > > > > Regards, > > > > Alex > > _______________________________________________ > > ke-internetusers mailing list > > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > > > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > This message was sent to: > > charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/charlesnduati2002%4 0yahoo.co.uk > > > > -- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > > believed to be clean. > > > > > > > CHARLES N. NDUATI > GENERAL MANAGER > JKUAT ENTERPRISES LTD > JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY > JUJA MAIN CAMPUS, THIKA > P. O. BOX 79324-00200 > NAIROBI, KENYA > TEL: 254-067-52420 OR 254-067-52711 FAX: 254-067-52438 > MOBILE:254-722728815 > EMIAL:charlesnduati2002@yahoo.co.uk,cnduati@gmail.com,bm@jkuates.jkuat.a c.ke > www.jkuat.ac.ke > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: James(a)alin.or.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/james%40alin.or.ke

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Fwd: [ke-internetusers] Next week, Freedom of Information law discussions
by Gakuru Alex 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

/FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM Subject: [ke-internetusers] Next week, Freedom of Information law discussions To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Folks, There's a proposed law called "Freedom of Information" and a Bill has been prepared to that effect. I understand this law will repeal archaic "Sirikali" (Official Secrets Act) and armed with it, you can demand information you need from government and it will be criminal for civil servants to deny you the information! To help us understand the need for this law, its genesis, the implications, how it affects us and what its means for Civil Servants, government and companies, Chris Gitari and Peter Gitonga both of ICJ-Kenya <http://www.icj-kenya.org> have agreed to lead an FOI discussion here next week. They are the experts so they will co-moderate the session as lay me from over here deep down the trenches contributes by asking questions like you;) It is proposed be a 5-day discussion from Monday 2nd February to Friday 6th as follows: Day 1 (Mon) - DEFINING FREEDOM OF INFORMATION & THE PURPOSE OF A FOI BILL Day 2 (Tue) - THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION & ACCESSING OF INFORMATION Day 3 (Wed) - APPEALS, OFFENCES, PENALTIES & MISCELLANEOUS Day 4 (Thur) - CASE STUDIES Day 5 (Fri) - HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FREEDOM OF CAMPAIGN So prepare yourselves to find out about Freedom of Information (aka FOI) next week and we all ask them as many question as we can. Feel free to invite others to subscribe to this list and to contribute to the conversation. Regards, Alex _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Message of Condolence RIP DR AKETCH
by Patrick Mburu 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

On Behalf of the *GoGreen Africa* Team & *Capital Mobile* Team, I would like to convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Dr Aketch. May his soul rest in peace. Patrick Mburu

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Local content in trouble?
by wesley kiriinya 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12637&Ite… The article says the ICT bill requires people who publish local content on the internet (companies with websites, etc) pay an annual licence fee of 100,000. Probably an early April fools joke!

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Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch
by jmunsaka 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

>This is indeed very sad for all My His soul rest in Eternal peace, he will missed by all Condolences to his family John Zambia > > >---- Original Message ---- >From: joseph.ochola(a)yahoo.com >To: jmunsaka(a)zamnet.zm >Subject: RE: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch >Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:28:33 -0800 (PST) > >>On Behalf of the Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society, we would like >to take this moment to express our deepest sympathy to the Family of >Dr. J. Oketch. >> >>Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. >> >> >>Kind Regards, >> >>Joseph Ochola Executive Officer Kenya BPO & Contact Centre >Society. >> >>Studio House, along Argwings Kodhek road, 2nd floor >>E-mail: secretariat(a)kenyabposociety.or.ke >>Website: www.kenyabposociety.or.ke >>Tel. No. /020-2391301/ 0722-663176/ 0733-917518 >> >> >> >> >> >> >>________________________________ >> >>On 2/2/09 12:50 PM, "James Nguo" <James(a)alin.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Dear ICT Colleagues, >>> I'm saddened by the demise of Juma at this time when the ICT >industry is >>> thriving. He should have seen a bit of what he has contributed. >>> MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL IN ETERNAL PEACE >>> >>> James >>> >>> >>> >>> >_____________________________________________________________________ >___ >>> __________________________________________________________ >>> >>> James Nguo, Regional Director >>> >>> Arid Lands Information Network | AAYMCA Building, along State >House >>> Crescent, Off State House Avenue | >>> >>> P.O. Box 10098 - 00100 G.P.O. Nairobi, KENYA >>> >>> email: james(a)alin.or.ke | Tel +254 20 2731557 | Telefax +254 20 >2737813 >>> | website: www.alin.or.ke >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: kictanet-bounces+james=alin.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+james=alin.or.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On >>> Behalf Of John Walubengo >>> Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 10:56 AM >>> To: James Nguo >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES-R.I.P, Dr. J. Oketch >>> >>> Oh my! >>> >>> This is truly shocking and quite untimely (from a selfish and >human >>> point of view). We have indeed lost a truly humble, dedicated and >>> distinguished academician and civil servant. >>> >>> May God rest his soul in eternal peace. >>> >>> walu. >>> nb: someone should keep us posted on funeral arrangements, church >>> service, etc. >>> >>> >>> --- On Mon, 2/2/09, charles nduati <charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> From: charles nduati <charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk> >>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CONDOLENCES >>>> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >>>> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" ><kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>> Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 11:47 AM >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> I have just been informed by reliable source of the >>>> unfortunate demise of Dr Juma Oketch. I believe we owe >>>> him him a hello send off as kictanet. >>>> >>>> Pole sana to all >>>> >>>> Charles >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> --- Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> /FYI >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>> From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> >>>>> Date: Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM >>>>> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Next week, Freedom of >>>>> Information law discussions >>>>> To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Folks, >>>>> >>>>> There's a proposed law called "Freedom of >>>>> Information" and a Bill has >>>>> been prepared to that effect. >>>>> >>>>> I understand this law will repeal archaic >>>> "Sirikali" >>>>> (Official Secrets >>>>> Act) and armed with it, you can demand information >>>>> you need from >>>>> government and it will be criminal for civil >>>>> servants to deny you the >>>>> information! >>>>> >>>>> To help us understand the need for this law, its >>>>> genesis, the >>>>> implications, how it affects us and what its means >>>>> for Civil Servants, >>>>> government and companies, Chris Gitari and Peter >>>>> Gitonga both of >>>>> ICJ-Kenya <http://www.icj-kenya.org> have agreed >>>> to >>>>> lead an FOI >>>>> discussion here next week. They are the experts so >>>>> they will >>>>> co-moderate the session as lay me from over here >>>>> deep down the >>>>> trenches contributes by asking questions like you;) >>>>> >>>>> It is proposed be a 5-day discussion from Monday 2nd >>>>> February to >>>>> Friday 6th as follows: >>>>> >>>>> Day 1 (Mon) - DEFINING FREEDOM OF INFORMATION & >>>> THE >>>>> PURPOSE OF A FOI BILL >>>>> >>>>> Day 2 (Tue) - THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION & >>>> ACCESSING >>>>> OF INFORMATION >>>>> >>>>> Day 3 (Wed) - APPEALS, OFFENCES, PENALTIES & >>>>> MISCELLANEOUS >>>>> >>>>> Day 4 (Thur) - CASE STUDIES >>>>> >>>>> Day 5 (Fri) - HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FREEDOM OF >>>>> CAMPAIGN >>>>> >>>>> So prepare yourselves to find out about Freedom of >>>>> Information (aka >>>>> FOI) next week and we all ask them as many question >>>>> as we can. >>>>> >>>>> Feel free to invite others to subscribe to this list >>>>> and to contribute >>>>> to the conversation. >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Alex >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>>>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>>>> >>>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> >>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> >>>>> This message was sent to: >>>>> charlesnduati2002(a)yahoo.co.uk >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>> >>>> >>> >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/charlesnduati200 >2%4 >>> 0yahoo.co.uk >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>>>> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >>>>> believed to be clean. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> CHARLES N. NDUATI >>>> GENERAL MANAGER >>>> JKUAT ENTERPRISES LTD >>>> JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY >>>> JUJA MAIN CAMPUS, THIKA >>>> P. O. BOX 79324-00200 >>>> NAIROBI, KENYA >>>> TEL: 254-067-52420 OR 254-067-52711 FAX: 254-067-52438 >>>> MOBILE:254-722728815 >>>> >>> >EMIAL:charlesnduati2002@yahoo.co.uk,cnduati@gmail.com,bm@jkuates.jkua >t.a >>> c.ke >>>> www.jkuat.ac.ke >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> >>>> This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>> >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.co >m >>>> >>>> -- >>>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>>> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >>>> believed to be clean. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: James(a)alin.or.ke >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/james%40alin.or. >ke >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: harry(a)africanedevelopment.org >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/harry%40africane >developme >>> nt.org >> >>African eDevelopment Resource Centre >>eDevelopment House : : 604 Limuru Road >>Old Muthaiga : : P O Box 49475 00100 >>Nairobi : : Kenya >>T +254 20 3741646/7 : : C +254 725 650044 >> >>Training : : Research : : Consultancy >> >> >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>kictanet mailing list >>kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >>This message was sent to: joseph.ochola(a)yahoo.com >>Unsubscribe or change your options at >http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/joseph.ochola%40 >yahoo.com >> >>-- >>This message has been scanned for viruses and >>dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >>believed to be clean. >> >> >>

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News from Davos:Digital Convergence Continues
by alice 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

*Update 2009: Digital Convergence Continues* *http://www.weforum.org/en/knowledge/KN_SESS_SUMM_26735?url=/en/knowledge/KN_SESS_SUMM_26735 * *• Esko Tapani Aho • R. Marcelo Claure • Alexander V. Izosimov • Rafael Ramirez • Paul Twomey* Moderated by *• Elizabeth Daley *Thursday 29 January Internet use has exploded globally – more than 300% since 2000 – and mobile telephony has captured just over half of the world's population. There are 1.4 million Internet users and 3.6 billion people use mobile telephony. The two trends are the drivers of digital conversion, which is having profound effects on business models and transforming social networks and consumer patterns globally. This intersection – where users access the Internet from their mobile phones – maps a revolutionary digital paradigm shift proffering a multitude of opportunities. However, it also has a dark side with potential for unintended consequences. Panellists cautioned against "sleepwalking" into this new era, but remained upbeat about the potential for digital convergence to change people's lives in both the developed and the developing world. The bright side • Mobile phones are coming down in price. At the same time, netbooks – light-weight, economical energy-efficient laptops designed for wireless communication and Internet access – are becoming affordable at US$ 300. Soon, users will be given free netbooks and the world will change forever. Some panellists and participants called for free Internet access worldwide. With more than 70% of the planet covered for mobile telephony and ubiquitous coverage on the horizon, the world will be changed forever. In this context, digital convergence brings universal access and democracy of information. • These new technological tools provide opportunities to improve productivity in developing and developed countries in both the private and public sector. Mobile technologies have been the most important tool to promote growth in developing countries. Mobile Internet will be the next step. • Times of crisis present opportunities for innovation. As the global economy is being reformed, a window is being opened to use these new technological tools to expand knowledge creation capacity and to make huge leaps in the areas of science and health. For the private and public sector, such tools can help create future growth by driving down costs through increased efficiency. The challenges • Digital convergence ushers in opportunities for increased transparency and participation in government decision-making. However, in a networked world, it is important to view technologies as quickly changing social actors. Governments should run experiments to learn more about the industry. For example, how does this technology change a society where people are still productive well into their 80s and 90s? • Governance and data protection are key issues. Today, there is seamless data transmission between industries and users. Because this underlying common technology holds potential for good, but also for danger, what role for governments? Some panellists called for zero intervention, while others advocated a light regulatory framework or architecture that at once protects citizens and encourages R&D, but does not throw up obstacles to a very dynamic and entrepreneurial sector. The dark side • In the hugely popular "The Dark Knight" movie, Batman converts every mobile phone in the area to capture the villain. Is this too much power for one man? This scenario is perfectly plausible today as cooperating sensory networks can provide instantaneous feedback to users. In the movie, it was technology for good, but what about its potential for terrorism? • The offline world is characterized by natural limitations to scale, for example to money launderers. Such boundaries are erased in a networked world, which could provide opportunities for those who operate in the shadowy netherworld of cybercrime. _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Condolences - Dr Juma S.Okech
by amugambi＠jambo.co.ke 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

On behalf of the Kenic Board of Directors, and on my own behalf, we mourn the demise of Dr. Juma, who was a member of the Kenic board, a friend and an inspiration to many in ICT in Kenya and beyond. May the Lord give the family strength and fortitude during this trying times. Kinoti Mugambi Kenic Chairman http://www.kenic.or.ke "dot Ke for every name in Kenya" ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"

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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE RIP DR J. OKETCH
by Lucy Odhiambo 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

It was with a great sense of loss when we at Kenya ICT Board heard of Dr. Juma Oketch's death. We want to let his family, friends and colleagues know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened. Dr Oketch was more than just a wonderful person; he was always a kind and visionary leader who encouraged cohesion and focus in pursuing the E-government initiatives before us. And, we know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. Dr Oketch will always remain within our hearts, and we have included his family, friends and colleagues in our prayers. May God give you strength. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything that we can do to help you in anyway, please do not hesitate to call us at anytime. With our deepest sympathy, Kenya ICT Board Staff Lucy Gachui-Odhiambo Communications Manager Kenya ICT Board 12th Floor Telposta Towers Koinange Lane PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Cell 0737- 839047 Tel: 254-020-2093040 www.ict.go.ke ICT-logo-02.jpg

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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE RIP DR AKETCH
by Lucy Odhiambo 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

It was with a great sense of loss when we at Kenya ICT Board heard of Dr. Juma Aketch's death. We want to let his family, friends and colleagues know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened. Dr Aketch was more than just a wonderful person; he was always a kind and visionary leader who encouraged cohesion and focus in pursuing the E-government tasks before us. And, we know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. Dr Aketch will always remain within our hearts, and we have included his family, friends and colleagues in our prayers. May God give you strength. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything that we can do to help you in anyway, please do not hesitate to call us at anytime. With our deepest sympathy, Kenya ICT Board Staff ICT-logo-02.jpg

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Corrected Links!/eLearning Africa 2009 (Senegal): Reduced Fees Now Available!
by Janet Feldman 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

Dear Friends, My apologies for the double posting, but I realized (only after sending this the first time, of course :)) that the links were not working properly. So below they have been corrected! Thanks, Janet eLearning Africa 2009 4th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training When: May 27-29, 2009 Where: Le Méridien Président, Dakar, Senegal Organisers: ICWE GmbH, www.icwe.net Hoffmann & Reif, www.hoffmann-reif.com Contact: Katharina Goetze, info(a)elearning-africa.com, Tel: +49 (0)30 31018180, www.elearning-africa.com Short Description: eLearning Africa is a conference organised by ICWE GmbH and Hoffmann & Reif that focuses on information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development, education and training in Africa. Serving as a pan-African platform, eLearning Africa links a network of decision makers from governments and administrations with universities, schools, governmental and private training providers, industry, and important partners in development cooperation. Conference languages are English and French. Each year, a different African country serves as the venue. The event will be accompanied by an exhibition. www.elearning-africa.com Furthermore we would be happy if you could also forward the information about the special association rate for eLearning Africa 2009 to other orgs. Please contact me to obtain your own association code: Anja Megel-Rouloff, anja.megel-rouloff(a)icwe.net. The special association rate for eLearning Africa 2009 is 220 Euro instead of the regular 270 Euro for African nationals living in Africa. The special rate for Non-African participants is 500 Euro instead of the regular 590 Euro. Please see event announcement for eLearning Africa below. In case you need it, please find a logo for eLearning Africa 2009 here: http://elearning-africa.com/press_logos.php To take advantage of the reduced fee simply go to http://elearning-africa.com/part_fee.php and fill in the online registration form. You are requested to enter the code you receive from me here, as well as the reduced rate of 220 Euro (or 500 Euro). The conference secretariat will confirm your registration by sending the reduced invoice as well as further information. Anja Megel-Rouloff ICWE GmbH Leibnizstrasse 32 10625 Berlin, Germany Tel.: +49-30-310 18 18-0 Fax: +49-30-3249833 anja.megel-rouloff(a)icwe.net www.icwe.net

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Capital-Mobile: Information on the Go!
by Patrick Mburu 01 Feb '09

01 Feb '09

Yes you waited for it..and its now here... Whatever, whenever, wherever: Catch the latest in business, news, sports; And an interactive African business directory from your device! Tune In & Listen Live to Capital Radio 98.4 every weekday from 7am - 9am and win great prizes! Check it out Now! www.capitalmobile.co.ke/mobile/

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eLearning Africa 2009 (Senegal): Reduced Fees Now Available!
by Janet Feldman 01 Feb '09

01 Feb '09

eLearning Africa 2009 4th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training When: May 27-29, 2009 Where: Le Méridien Président, Dakar, Senegal Organisers: ICWE GmbH, www.icwe.net, Hoffmann & Reif, www.hoffmann-reif.com Contact: Katharina Goetze, info(a)elearning-africa.com, Tel: +49 (0)30 31018180, www.elearning-africa.com Short Description: eLearning Africa is a conference organised by ICWE GmbH and Hoffmann & Reif that focuses on information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development, education and training in Africa. Serving as a pan-African platform, eLearning Africa links a network of decision makers from governments and administrations with universities, schools, governmental and private training providers, industry, and important partners in development cooperation. Conference languages are English and French. Each year, a different African country serves as the venue. The event will be accompanied by an exhibition. www.elearning-africa.com Furthermore we would be happy if you could also forward the information about the special association rate for eLearning Africa 2009 to other orgs. Please contact me to obtain your own association code: Anja Megel-Rouloff, anja.megel-rouloff(a)icwe.net. The special association rate for eLearning Africa 2009 is 220 Euro instead of the regular 270 Euro for African nationals living in Africa. The special rate for Non-African participants is 500 Euro instead of the regular 590 Euro. Please see event announcement for eLearning Africa below. In case you need it, please find a logo for eLearning Africa 2009 here: http://elearning-africa.com/press_logos.php To take advantage of the reduced fee simply go to http://elearning-africa.com/part_fee.php and fill in the online registration form. You are requested to enter the code you receive from me here, as well as the reduced rate of 220 Euro (or 500 Euro). The conference secretariat will confirm your registration by sending the reduced invoice as well as further information. Anja Megel-Rouloff ICWE GmbH Leibnizstrasse 32 10625 Berlin, Germany Tel.: +49-30-310 18 18-0 Fax: +49-30-3249833 anja.megel-rouloff(a)icwe.net www.icwe.net

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Nigeria – shaping up to become the next big M-money market
by alice 31 Jan '09

31 Jan '09

From Balancing Act Nigeria – shaping up to become the next big M-money market This week saw Orange announce the roll-out of its M-money service into Mali (Orange Money) and Zain saying that it will soon launch a service (Zap) to compete with Safaricom’s m-Pesa. But the really huge market for M-money will be Nigeria if operators can get it right. Although Nigerian banks are among the more energetic on the continent, there is still plenty of potential writes Emmanuel Okoegwale. The ability to pay for goods and services without having to carry cash or cards has universal appeal. In Africa it is being driven by the need to reduce the risk of theft. The mobile is ideal because it is cheap and ubiquitous and can authenticate the payer and payee and record the transaction. The mobile payment industry will change the way consumers interact with financial services and make payments. Mobile financial services will include consumer accounts information, updates, alerts, bill payments, person to person transactions and remittances. In Nigeria where electricity and transportation are unreliable, the mobile phone is a driving force for change – and not just for voice calls. Mobile phones can address one of the biggest cost barriers in the value chain. The success of M-pesa in Kenya (over 2 million users) has demonstrated the strong compelling need for a platform that can empower Africans to make transaction cashless and without need to visit a Bank. Nigeria’s seeming slow uptake of mobile payment presents a huge opportunity that can revolutionize the payment world, create new set of mobile entrepreneurs and new Business models in a market of 54 million mobile subscribers and an addressable market of 140 million people. The mobile phone is a powerful channel for developing business. The Banks have so far been unable to win youth segment accounts because they are approaching them via traditional channel and not what they always have with them, the mobile phone. The youth segment will most likely adopt mobile payment faster than the older segment because they are early adopters of technology and the good news is that they constitute a large segment in the mobile subscription pyramid in Nigeria and still largely unbanked or under-banked. Simple arithmetic from total subscriber base in Nigeria, shows that 54 million mobile subscription base is twice the Bank account holders of about 24 million, this clearly shows a huge 30 million people out there with mobile phones but without a Bank account. Nigeria financial industry players seeks elusive mobile technologies and standards but slow progress is being made towards achieving interoperable and transparent standards for mobile payments. The process is complicated by the large number of stakeholders involved, in addition to the challenge of integrating various business models and technology layers into one platform. Even the term ‘mobile payments’ has different definitions. Some Banks currently offering mobile banking are erroneously classifying their service as mobile payment even when the subscribers cannot do more than check account balance or transfer money between self account in same Bank. Mobile operators are known not to be very adept in providing core payment and financial services, hence there is need for cross industry collaborations like what we have seen in the Glo / First bank cash card and the MTN / UBA x-change cards. These collaborations are paying off in the mobile banking arena in the partnership between South Africa’s MTN and Standard Bank. In South Africa, MTN, launched a SIM-based m-banking service with Standard Bank in a 50:50 joint venture, MTN MobileMoney. The Y’ello Bank, as it is often referred to after MTN’s pan-regional Y’ello branding campaign, operates as a separate division of Standard Bank, and as such is regulated under Standard Bank’s banking licence which brings compliance and interoperability to the rest of the payment infrastructure. Many Nigerian Banks are evaluating different mobile payment systems from offshore providers but they are yet to learn from Africa’s own painful experiences in wap Banking. Offshore transfer of WAP banking technology was a disaster because an Internet-based technology was applied to the mobile phone, resulting in an experience that was slow, unreliable and costly for consumers in a continent with expensive mobile internet cost, poor coverage, hand set limitations and inadequate customer education. Simpler technologies would have achieved more. However, to be fair, this was before most of the mobile operators started implementing data network upgrades. SMS text messages will continue to be the dominant channel for mobile payments, although take-up of WAP, USSD and near field communications (NFC) contactless services will also grow. NFC technology seems to be attracting attention of players in Nigeria because of its ease of use and the European Hype but they are not factoring the end user into the plan at this early stage. The main draw back for NFC is that users will require acquiring NFC enabled handsets and that will be a major obstacle in a economy where income per head is low and average Hand set replacement rate is four years. Near sound Data transfer technology of the likes of Tag attitude of France are clear gap bridging measures not requiring any form of new hand set acquisition from the end user and it is immediately compatible with all Phone models. Already, informal exchanges of Mobile Airtime locally in Nigeria accounts for over 5 percent of airtime purchases and banks might start losing market share if people found it more convenient to move money around and repay their debts, send little amounts to friends and relatives via this informal channel for small value payments. Mobile payment is not a problem of technology. It is the management of the ecosystems of players like Banks which lack the technology, telcos industry non collaborative positions and inadequate understanding of financial matters and lastly, regulations which does not take into consideration, the speed of technology innovation that will hinder the growth of the sector that is already striving underground though not illegally but informally. Correction on Issue 438: Michael Joseph, CEO, Safaricom writes:Your article on The Top-10 Fastest Growing Mobile Operators in Africa and Middle East you comment “We note with some amusement that the table on p54 of Safaricom’s March 08 IPO prospectus shows Telkom Kenya as having 2% of the mobile market as at Dec 07 – quite an achievement, given that its Orange mobile service did not launch until September 08!” Please note that Telkom Kenya did claim to have about 200,000 CDMA customers on their so-called “fixed” CDMA system. However this was a completely mobile system at the time despite the lack of a mobile license!

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Fwd: [mdevelopment] PhD communication technology and social spaces
by Wainaina Mungai 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

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National BPO Expo Week
by nancy bosire 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear ALL, *NATIONAL BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING WEEK (BPO) EXPO* Outsourcing is increasingly recognized by businesses, universities and economists worldwide as a new management science. It is not only dramatically reducing business costs, but is spurring innovation and wealth creation all around the globe. As a new management science, outsourcing has also become increasingly rich in standards, best practices and exciting new ideas and management theories. The Kenya BPO & Contact Centre is organizing the National BPO Week, which will take place on 8th to 10th April 2009 at the KICC Delegates Lounge. This Exhibition is poised to be Kenya's largest expo for the Call Centre and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry attracting various exhibitors from the BPO & Contact Centre Industry, IT, Telecommunication among others. It will offer a platform to many companies to showcase their attractiveness to Kenyan companies that are currently looking to expand their outsourcing options. As the Kenyan BPO & Contact Centre industry gears up to fulfill its pledge of being a key pillar in Vision 2030 and awaits the arrival of the Fibre Optic cable, this Exhibition will be used as a platform to where Kenyan companies and customers can come together & define the strategies and challenges for the next couple of years. The Expo will seek to target the Kenyan youth, Corporate Companies and various Government Agencies. Other activities will include; a 2 day Seminar/ Workshop during the Expo Conference, Seminars in towns such as Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu and Nyeri so as to encourage more Kenyans all over the country to get involved in building this industry. We have enclosed a brief concept note on the background of the Kenya BPO and Contact Centre Society, together with the Expo scheduled activities, sponsorship details, benefits and costs. Further details are on the official expo website, www.bpoweek.co.ke ** * for more information please contact:* *Joseph Ochola Executive Officer * *Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society.* * Studio House, along Argwings Kodhek road, 2nd floor E-mail: secretariat(a)kenyabposociety.or.ke* *Website: www.kenyabposociety.or.ke* *Tel. No. /020-2391301/ 0722-663176/ 0733-917518* * * -- Sincerely yours, Nancy Bosire Chair Events -KBPOCCS "Your consistent thoughts create your consistent results." "Whatever your mind expects and demands, it will find a way to produce it." - Napoleon Hill 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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National BPO Week Expo
by Joseph Ochola 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

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It will=0Aoffe= r a platform to many companies to showcase their attractiveness to Kenyan c= ompanies=0Athat are currently looking to expand their outsourcing options. = As the Kenyan=0ABPO & Contact Centre industry gears up to fulfil its pl= edge of being a key=0Apillar in Vision 2030 and awaits the arrival of the F= ibre Optic cable, this=0AExhibition will be used as a platform to where Ken= yan companies and customers=0Acan come together & define the strategies= and challenges for the next=0Acouple of years.<o:p></o:p>=0A=0A= <o:p> </o:p>=0A=0A= The=0AExpo will seek to target the= Kenyan youth, Corporate Companies and various=0AGovernment Agencies. 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ICANN: Application Round Opens for Sydney Meeting Fellowships]
by alice 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

Hi all For those interested in ICANN. Fellowships for the Sydney ICANN meeting have been announced. Please visit: <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-27jan09-en.htm> best alice

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Call for Papers: New Media & Society]
by alice 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

Call for papers Special issue of New Media and Society: Mobile Communication and the Developing World Rich Ling & Heather A. Horst, guest editors We are seeking papers for a special edition of the journal New Media & Society focusing on mobile communication and media, and its impact on the developing world. We are interested in papers that empirically describe the use of mobile practices as well as the convergence of mobile and other platforms in the developing world (e.g. Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe or other locations in the "global south"). Successful papers will examine the integration and use of mobile communication technology and its implications (both positive and negative) in individuals' lives. We are seeking papers that investigate the global as well as the local appropriations of mobile media use and its relationship to social change and/or development. Papers might address issues such as: * What are the social, cultural, gender related and political dimensions of mobile communication in the developing world? * What are the determinants, obstacles and implications of the adoption and use of mobile communications? * What are the dimensions of inequalities and how does mobile communication address these inequalities? * How does mobile communication facilitate activities such as care giving, coordination, social cohesion, money transfer, commerce, locally and globally? Submissions may be in the form of empirical research studies or theory-building papers and should be 5000 - 7000 words (in English). Papers must reflect new scholarship and not have been previously published (it is possible to submit revised conference papers). Authors interested in submitting to the special issue should send their 200-word abstract to either guest editor (Rich Ling or Heather Horst) on or before 1 March 2009. A sub-set of these abstracts will be selected for further development. Papers based on the abstracts that have been accepted for further consideration, will be due on 15 July 2009. Authors of papers selected for formal review may be invited to participate in a Pre-Conference Workshop at Association of Internet Research meetings on 7 October 2009 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA. About the editors of this NM&S special issue: Rich Ling (richard.ling(a)telenor.com <mailto:richard.ling@telenor.com><mailto:richard.ling@telenor.com <mailto:richard.ling@telenor.com>>) is a sociologist at Telenor's research institute located near Oslo, Norway, and a guest Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen. He has also been the Pohs visiting professor of communication studies at the University of Michigan. He is the author of the recently published book New Tech, New Ties: How Mobile communication is reshaping social cohesion as well as The Mobile Connection: The cell phone's impact on society, and along with Scott Campbell he is the editor of The Reconstruction of Space and Time Through Mobile Communication Practices. For the past fifteen years, he has worked in the research arm of Telenor and has been active in researching issues associated with new information communication technology and society with a particular focus on mobile telephony. Heather A. Horst (hhorst(a)uci.edu <mailto:hhorst@uci.edu><mailto:hhorst@uci.edu <mailto:hhorst@uci.edu>>) is a sociocultural anthropologist at the Humanities Research Institute at the University of California, Irvine. She is the co-author (with Daniel Miller) of The Cell Phone: An Anthropology of Communication that examines the implications of mobile phones for development in Jamaica and is co-author with Mizuko Ito, et al. of a forthcoming book published by MIT Press, entitled Hanging Out, Messing Around and Geeking Out: Living and Learning with New Media She received her Ph. D. in Social Anthropology from University College London. Before joining UCHRI, she worked as a research fellow at the University of the West Indies and University College London and a postdoctoral scholar at University of Southern California, and University of California, Berkeley where her focus has been on the appropriation of new media and communication technologies in Jamaica and the United States. _______________________________________________ researchers-space mailing list researchers-space(a)grace-network.net http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/researchers-spa…

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Fw: [international_alumni] FRANCE: Sarkozy pledges EUR 600m to help newspapers
by dmakali＠yahoo.com 26 Jan '09

26 Jan '09

How about this, daktari. Things we like to see and read. Gudday. David Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device -----Original Message----- From: sree sreenivasan <ss221(a)columbia.edu> Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:17:36 To: International Alumni<international_alumni(a)lists.jrn.columbia.edu> Subject: [international_alumni] FRANCE: Sarkozy pledges EUR 600m to help newspapers Am curious if any other country is doing anything similar... France: Sarkozy pledges EUR 600m to newspapers <http://www.ejc.net/media_news/france_sarkozy_pledges_eur_600m_to_newspapers/> The French president Nicolas Sarkozy Friday announced EUR 600m in emergency aid for his country's troubled newspaper industry and declared that every 18-year-old in France would get a year's free subscription to the paper of their choice to boost reading habits. The crisis-hit French press is among the least profitable in Europe, stifled by rigid communist print unions, a lack of kiosks selling papers and a declining readership far below that of the UK or Germany. Sarkozy said the aid package was not an attack on press freedom. The French state gives EUR 1.5bn in direct and indirect state aid to the press each year. Sarkozy likened the press to any other industry in need of aid, such as the automobile sector. Sarkozy's measures included a year's free, state-subsidised newspaper subscription for all teenagers from their 18th birthday. He extended tax breaks for investors in online journalism and said the state would double its advertising in print and online papers. Rules would be changed to allow investors outside Europe to take higher stakes in French titles. Papers in France are sold almost exclusively in a limited number of kiosks or specialist shops and there is a lack of newsagents. Sarkozy said he would increase sales points, loosen rules and pump aid into distributing papers to readers' front doors. The number one problem is the cost of printing in France, with printworks tightly controlled by the communist union, Le Livre, which has rigid hours and protections. Sarkozy said the state would support negotiations with printers' unions to reduce the costs by 30-40 percent. --- You are currently subscribed to international_alumni as: dmakali(a)yahoo.com To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-international_alumni-80639D(a)lists.jrn.columbia.edu

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Re: [kictanet] Obama Speech puzzle: read, memorised or simply no script?
by James Kagwe 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

I highly doubt he had a screen in front of him.. otherwise the media would definitely have captured it. ________________________________ From: kictanet-bounces+jkagwe=kippra.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+jkagwe=kippra.or.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Okulo Anthony Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 11:23 AM To: James Kagwe Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Subject: Re: [kictanet] Obama Speech puzzle: read,memorised or simply no script? Most good speakers especially litigation lawyers memories their speeches and when making the speech they rely on points so that it looks as if they are not reading a script. most likely Obama had his "points" on a screen in front of him. Anthony Okulo ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve <mailto:sikileng@gmail.com> To: anthony.okulo(a)okulo.co.ke Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Obama Speech puzzle: read,memorised or simply no script? If look at the video carefully they always have the highlights speech stand on the left and right on but still the way he puts it out is fabulous On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Maina Samson <esmainah(a)yahoo.com> wrote: The Obama speech puzzle. Obama had a written speech which was infact distributed to media houses before he read it. But watching him present the speech, I was alomost convinced he was reading it off his brain, his own head if you like. Is he a master of reading off teleprompters or do you think he memorised it, or just gave a haphazard/unscripted speech? Samson _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: sikileng(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/sikileng%40gmail.co m ________________________________ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: anthony.okulo(a)okulo.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/anthony.okulo%40oku lo.co.ke

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DiploFoundation Call for Applications IGCBP 2009]
by alice 21 Jan '09

21 Jan '09

Call for Applications Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme 2009 DiploFoundation is currently accepting applications for the 2009 Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme (IGCBP09). This online programme is designed to improve Internet governance (IG) related knowledge and skills for participants mainly from developing countries. The Programme also facilitates community-building among individuals with different national, cultural, and professional backgrounds. The Programme The programme offers 120 places for young professionals from diverse stakeholder backgrounds in IG-related fields and is open to individuals from around the world. The first two phases of the programme are conducted entirely online. The programme includes three phases, which take place over eight months during 2009: 1. The online training phase consists of: -- a 11-week long Foundation Course, introducing IG policy, process, and actors, and covering 5 thematic baskets: Infrastructure and Standardisation Basket, Legal Basket, Economic Basket, Socio-Cultural Basket, Development Basket, and a section on the IG Process and Actors; -- a 7-week long module of the Advanced Course, covering one advanced topic to be chosen by each participant from a pool of modules such as: Intellectual Property Rights, Infrastructure and Economic Models of Interconnectivity, Privacy, Security and others. Learning activities take place in an online classroom and include the analysis of course materials, interactive group discussions using a variety of communication tools, assignments, and exams. Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion of the programme. 2. The online policy research phase is an optional 3-month period of supervised, collaborative online work focused on IG policy issues of highest relevance to developing countries, and is closely linked to training activities. 3. The optional policy immersion phase includes capacity-building fellowships awarded to a number of successful participants in the programme, such as internships with partner organisations including a fellowship with the IGF Secretariat in Geneva, and attendance at IG-related meetings, including the Internet Governance Forum later in the year. Languages Programme materials and the online platform website are fully in English. Besides English-speaking groups, several bilingual groups will be formed for the foundation course, having English as the primary language, and either Arabic, French, Portuguese, or Spanish as the secondary language for communication and interaction. Target Audience Diplo seeks applications from the following categories of individuals from both developed and developing countries: -- officials in government ministries and departments dealing with IG-related issues (e.g., telecommunications, education, foreign affairs, justice); -- postgraduate students and researchers in the IG field (e.g., in telecommunications, electrical engineering, law, economics, development studies); -- civil society activists in the IG field; -- journalists covering IG issues; -- individuals in Internet-business fields (e.g., ISPs, software developers). Timeline 2 March-17 May 2009 – Foundation Course on Internet Governance 25 May-17 July 2009 – Advanced Course on Internet Governance 1 September- 8 November 2009 – Policy Research Phase (optional) July 2009 through 2009 – Policy Immersion (fellowships) Fee 1) Foundation course: Euro 500. 2) Advanced course: Euro 500. 3) Research phase: Euro 200. Applicants from developing countries (non-members of OECD) are eligible to apply for scholarship support for the programme - a number of full and partial scholarships will be offered. Applicants from developing countries who will require financial assistance to attend the course should remember to check the appropriate box on the Online Application Form. Requirements The applicants are required to have: -- basic awareness and interest in IG issues; -- knowledge and/or experience of the multistakeholder approach in international affairs; -- fluency in English, as well as fluency in the second language for the applicants to any of bilingual groups; -- good writing skills, ability to summarize information and focus on details; -- regular access to the Internet (dial-up connection is sufficient); -- minimum of 8 hours commitment per week during the programme. This is perhaps the single most important requirement and should be evaluated seriously by any potential applicants; -- readiness to participate in online consultations (once a week at specified times). Deadline The deadline for applications is 11 February 2009, by midnight UTC/GMT. How to Apply For further information and to apply, please visit: http://www.diplomacy.edu/ig/ Do not hesitate to contact us at ig(a)diplomacy.edu. ____________________________________________________________ You received this message as a subscriber on the list: governance(a)lists.cpsr.org To be removed from the list, send any message to: governance-unsubscribe(a)lists.cpsr.org For all list information and functions, see: http://lists.cpsr.org/lists/info/governance

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Obama Speech puzzle: read, memorised or simply no script?
by Maina Samson 21 Jan '09

21 Jan '09

The Obama speech puzzle. Obama had a written speech which was infact distributed to media houses before he read it. But watching him present the speech, I was alomost convinced he was reading it off his brain, his own head if you like. Is he a master of reading off teleprompters or do you think he memorised it, or just gave a haphazard/unscripted speech? Samson

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Media Condoning Corruption
by Victor Maloi 21 Jan '09

21 Jan '09

Dear Folks, On Monday the PS launched a Disaster Management System at Serena. The system objectives are to: 1) monitor incidences of extreme hunger in rural areas and 2) monitor incidences of corruption (stealing of relief food) in field offices. Within six hours, some 3,500 had called the 109 toll free number giving graphic details how releief food is being stolen by in some cases agents working for relief organization. The media safe for KBC and K24, blacked out this initiative. It has emerged that some directors of relief organizations were livid that the Government did not consult them. Indeed one of the major relief agency has employed people from one village. Instead of acting on the corruption vice, they approached media to form a partnership ostensibly to "help the poor". They are meeting this morning to announce the partnership while keeping a tight lid on the earlier initiatives. Yawe, Crystal, indeed Technology works but as you can see our brothers in the media can frustrate a noble objective to get even with government. Bwana PS, I know the FOI is not law yet but we demand that these revelations are published in alternative media if mainstream media is getting its hands dirtied. Victor.

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[Fwd: Training on 'Security in a Box' in Nairobi, 28 - 30 January]
by alice 21 Jan '09

21 Jan '09

Dear all, Details about the event/training are below. Please write directly to Dmitri <dmitri(a)tacticaltech.org> if you have any questions. best alice -------- Original Message -------- Dear You are hereby invited to participate in a Training of Trainers (ToT), as part of the upcoming launch of the 'Security in a Box' project's latest edition. http://fr.security.ngoinabox.org/ The event will occur on 28 - 30 January, in Nairobi. The purpose of the event, which will be led by the regional training coordinator, is to introduce the curriculum, software and accompanying documentation to active security trainers. Participants are expected to have the ability, opportunity and motivation to share the knowledge they gain from this event with rights advocates, NGOs, human rights defenders, independent journalists and other such groups in their region. The project will select two or three participants from each regional meeting and offer them an honorarium for teaching at two digital security trainings in the following year. These trainings will be based on 'Security in a Box' material and agreed to in advance by Frontline and Tactical Tech. ToT participants will be expected to familiarize themselves with the 'Security in a Box' project's content prior to attending the ToT. In order to facilitate this, they will be given access to the project's website while it remains under development. Please reply within one week, confirming your interest. For any questions, please write to gbombambo(a)gmail.com and dmitri(a)tacticaltech.org --- for more info on the project as whole, one could refer to the http://tacticaltech.org/sectoolkit site dmitri -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Karel Novotny working from Montevideo, Uruguay Knowledge Sharing Projects Coordinator Strategic Use Programme APC - The Association for Progressive Communications http://www.apc.org GSM: +598 983 010 99 (GMT -2) sip: karelnovotny(a)ekiga.net ---------------------------------------------------- Online Monday - Wednesday/en línea lunes - miércoles ----------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: ICANN POLICY UPDATE January 2009
by waudo siganga 21 Jan '09

21 Jan '09

Sorry for any cross-postings.... [1]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm ICANN POLICY UPDATE Volume 09, Issue 01 - January 2009 [2]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/ CONTENTS: YOUR INPUT NEEDED ON POLICY ISSUES [3]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#1 DISTANCE LEARNING...AUDIO POLICY BRIEFINGS ON MANY TOPICS NOW AVAILABLE [4]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#2 E-CRIME WORKSHOP PLANNED FOR MEXICO CITY [5]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#3 GNSO IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS KICKING IN TO GEAR [6]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#4 WORKING GROUP TACKLES ICANN'S GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS FRAMEWORK [7]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#5 DORIA CONFIRMED AS GNSO COUNCIL CHAIR FOR SIX MORE MONTHS [8]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#6 REGISTRATION ABUSE POLICIES EXAMINED BY GNSO [9]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#7 MAKING IT EASIER TO TRANSFER DOMAINS BETWEEN REGISTRARS [10]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#8 CONSTITUENCIES SHARE VIEWS ON NEED FOR WHOIS STUDIES [11]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#9 HOW DO WE DEAL WITH FAST FLUXING CYBERCRIMINALS? [12]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#10 ALAC REQUESTS ISSUES REPORT ON EXPIRED DOMAIN NAME RECOVERY [13]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#11 ALAC & GNSO VOTE ON REGISTRAR ACCREDITATION AGREEMENT (RAA) AMENDMENTS [14]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#12 AT-LARGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FINALIZING ADVISORIES [15]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#13 PREPARATIONS FOR AT-LARGE SUMMIT IN MEXICO CITY CONTINUE [16]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#14 GLOBAL IPV4 POLICY SOON TO REACH ICANN BOARD [17]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#15 SSAC KEEPS SHARP FOCUS ON DOMAIN ABUSE AND PHISHING PREVENTION MEASURES [18]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#16 IDN FAST TRACK IMPLEMENTATION PROPOSAL UNDER DEVELOPMENT [19]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#17 The ICANN Policy Update contains brief summaries of issues being addressed by the ICANN community's bottom-up policy development structure, as well as information on related policy development activities. ICANN's Policy Staff publishes these monthly updates to maximize transparency and encourage broad community participation in ICANN's policy development activities. Links to additional information are included and readers are encouraged to go beyond these brief summaries to learn more about the ICANN community's work. As always, the Policy Staff welcomes comments and suggestions on how to improve its policy communications efforts. Please send these comments to [20]policy-staff(a)icann.org. ICANN Policy Update Available in Russian, Chinese, Arabic, French, Spanish, English The ICANN Policy Update is available in all six official languages of the United Nations: English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Arabic (AR), Chinese (Simplified -- siZH), and Russian (RU). The Policy Update is posted on ICANN's website and available via online subscription. If you would like us to send these updates directly to your inbox each month, simply go to the ICANN subscriptions page, enter your e-mail address, and select "Policy Update" to subscribe. This service is free of charge to subscribers. More information is available at: ICANN Policy Updates: [21]http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/ Subscribe to Policy Updates: [22]http://www.icann.org/en/newsletter/ ICANN Policy Area: [23]http://www.icann.org/en/policy/ What's on the Calendar for today? Keep up-to-date on what's happening in ICANN policy development by visiting the online calendars of ICANN's policy development bodies. Three of the most active calendars include: At-Large Calendar at [24]http://www.atlarge.icann.org/ Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Master Calendar, including links to agendas and MP3 recordings of meetings at [25]http://ccnso.icann.org/calendar/ Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Master Calendar, including links to agendas and MP3 recordings of meetings, at [26]http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/index.html Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat [27]gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org [28]http://gnso.icann.org References 1. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm 2. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/ 3. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#1 4. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#2 5. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#3 6. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#4 7. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#5 8. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#6 9. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#7 10. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#8 11. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#9 12. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#10 13. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#11 14. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#12 15. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#13 16. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#14 17. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#15 18. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#16 19. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan09-en.htm#17 20. mailto:policy-staff@icann.org 21. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/ 22. http://www.icann.org/en/newsletter/ 23. http://www.icann.org/en/policy/ 24. http://www.atlarge.icann.org/ 25. http://ccnso.icann.org/calendar/ 26. http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/index.html 27. mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org 28. http://gnso.icann.org/

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We have failed Kenya, again
by robert yawe 21 Jan '09

21 Jan '09

Hi All, I am ashamed to be an information technology professional, we have failed our country yet again by taking the high road and spending all our time lambasting politicians for issues such as the media bills yet we are no better. Last time I checked there was no profession like politician but there is information technology. Why am I concentrating on a none Obama issue at such a time when the entire world & africa have their eyes facing Washington, because that will not stop crop failures, starvation of innocent children or reduce of fuel costs. Last week's head lines where scary to say the least, our food security reserves where sold off to Sudan & a revelation on the disapperarance of millions of litres of fuel from under the nostrils of KRA, KPC & GOK. Stop that thought, none of this events has anything to do with the media bill as it had not been signed when this activitites where going on & the politicians are not to blame either as they are generally not farmers but peddlers of promises and inuendo. The buck stops here with me & you the so called information technology experts, gurus, kemenyis . . . All we have done is blame the lack of high speed internet access for everthing from failed marriages to space travel, yet we would have spent our energys developing solutions to stop this age old issue of famine and petty theft instead of lamenting over irrelevancies and red herrings. Information is power, thus us as information technology professionals weld more power than even the proverbial pen. So now that I have your undivided attention here is my point, we have proven and tested national wireless connectivity network provided by SafariCom, Zaine & Telkom/Orange yet it takes us 9 months to notice that not enough maize was planted. You tell me what the cost would be to setup a land utilisation database with regular updates, I will not waste my finger grease trying to discuss this you all now this is a no brainer. Fuel disappears from a storage tank and no one noticed it was missing for a whole year until some fellow followed a routine year end procedure of taking stock take an act that resulted in his firing for not getting permission from the chief executive, whose holding the smoking gun I ask? Do KPC & ministry of agriculture actual have IT personnel on their payroll? Fire them, then the entire ICT Board, ICT Secretary to the cabinet, entire staff of the directorate of e-government, entire staff of government information technology services & anyone else who is mandated with the responsibility of advicing government on issues of technology. Not forgetting one Dr. Mutua, yes Dr. Ndemo too. We cannot be discussing call centres, bpo, ID card application monitoring, electronic passport applications, issues that will impact less than 1% of the population while leaving out a strategic issue like food security and fuel supply. Obama as president of the USA, the landing of 3 marine cables & the revision of the media bill is not the fix all for our problems here where we are, the world is at war & if we cannot feed our troops how do we expect to battle? Lets look at technology as a means to an end & not an end in itself. Lets use the available technology to solve real problems as that is the only legacy we can leave behind. 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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Obama Speech puzzle: read, memorised or simply no script?
by Maina Samson 21 Jan '09

21 Jan '09

The Obama speech puzzle. Obama had a written speech which was infact distributed to media houses before he read it. But watching him present the speech, I was alomost convinced he was reading it off his brain, his own head if you like. Is he a master of reading off teleprompters or do you think he memorised it, or just gave a haphazard/unscripted speech? Samson

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Obama...ICT & media
by Wainaina Mungai 20 Jan '09

20 Jan '09

Back to work... Here's a view of ICT & media policies under the Obama administration - http://www.whitehouse.gov/agenda/technology --- Highlights --- 1. supports control of media to protect 'our children'... 2. supports network neutrality on the Internet... 3. wants to reform Universal Service Fund...so he can spread true broadband all-over the USA... 4. will appoint the first-ever national CTO (Chief Technology Officer) and CIOs for each department ('Ministry')... 5. Protect the right to privacy... 6. Many more... We may want to use the policy brief as a lesson for our own plans. Wainaina -- Sent from my mobile device --- http://www.bungesms.com TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms KABISSA.org - http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network KAMPALA Workshop presentation - http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya…

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Fwd: Call for Papers: 12th Advances in Computer Games Conference, Pamplona, Spain
by waudo siganga 18 Jan '09

18 Jan '09

On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:43:04 +0100, "J.W. Hellemons" <J.W.Hellemons(a)uvt.nl> said: > *apolgies for cross posting > > CALL FOR PAPERS: ADVANCES IN COMPUTER GAMES 12 CONFERENCE > > Pamplona, España > 11-13 May 2009 > > H.J. van den Herik and P.H.M. Spronck (editors) > > Tilburg, The Netherlands / Pamplona, España > > The twelfth conference on Advances in Computer Games (ACG12) will be held > in > Pamplona, España, in conjunction with the 17th WCCC and the 14th Computer > Olympiad at El Centro Europe de Empresas e Innovación de Navarra (CIEN). > The > conference commences on Monday May 11 at 12.30-17.00h and will take place > on > three or consecutive days; the other days from 8.30h till 12.30h. The > conference aims in the first place at providing an international forum > for > computer-games researchers presenting new results on ongoing work. The > recent successes of the ACG Conferences and the Computers and Games > conferences have encouraged the organizers to widen their scope and > therefore we encourage contributions on Robotic Pool and Snooker as well > as > on virtual and video games and modern board games. So, we invite > contributors to submit papers on all aspects of research related to > computers and games. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to: (1) > the current state of game-playing programs for classic and modern board > and > card games, (2) the current state of virtual and video games, (3) new > theoretical developments in game-related research, and (4) general > scientific contributions produced by the study of games. Also researchers > on > topics such as (5) social aspects of computer games, (6) cognitive > research > of how humans play games, and (7) issues related to networked games are > invited to submit their contributions. > > Important Dates > Paper Submission February 20, 2009 > Acceptance Notification April 10, 2009 > Camera-ready Papers May 1, 2009 > > Paper Submission Requirements > Papers of 8 to 10 pages are preferred. The maximum length is 12 pages. > The > preferred format for submission is PDF, but Postscript or Word are also > acceptable. The paper must be written in the English language. We expect > to > publish the proceedings in the Lecture Note Series (LNCS/LNAI) format. > Please follow the instructions for authors available at the Springer > LNCS/LNAI Web: http://www.springer.de/comp/lncs/authors.html. > > Refereeing Process > The usual full refereeing process will be executed. Papers will be > refereed > by members of the Programme Committee. In practice, this means that > papers > are accepted if their topic suits the conference and their overall > quality > is acceptable. Accepted papers will be scheduled for presentation during > the > conference and will be printed as conference proceedings. Authors of > accepted papers, or their representatives, are expected to present their > papers at the conference. Notice of acceptance of papers will be sent by > April 10, 2009 to the principal author. Camera-ready papers are due by > May > 1, 2009. > > Registration > Registration Fee Early Late > (On or before April 15) Late (After April 15) > Participants Euro 170 Euro 200 > Students Euro 100 Euro 120 > Admission to the conference and a copy of conference proceedings are > included in the conference registration fee. > > Proceedings > The editing and processing of the contributions to the proceedings will > be > led by Prof. H.J. van den Herik and Dr. P.H.M. Spronck. The proceedings > will > be published in 2009. During the conference participants can order > (additional) copies. > > The Programme Committee consists of: Jaap van den Herik (chair), Pieter > Spronck (co-chair), et al. > > The Organising Committee consists of: Johanna Hellemons (chair), et al. > > More information: Prof.dr. H.J. van den Herik, Tilburg University, TiCC, > P.O. Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands, email: > H.J.vdnHerik(a)uvt.nl > or Johanna Hellemons, email: info(a)icga.org. > > >

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Running commentary from Stakeholders meeting on KCA Amendments
by Brian Longwe 17 Jan '09

17 Jan '09

Hi all, We have just been categorically informed that the recently passec Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act, 2008 is actually in force, effective and totally, completely LAW. We are also informed that it is NOT A MEDIA LAW - there is already a Media Act This is contrary to many who have alleged that the law has been withheld - pending review.... wow..... Brian

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[Fwd: TENDER FOR EVALUATION OF ICT WORK]
by alice 16 Jan '09

16 Jan '09

TENDER FOR EVALUATION WORK EXTERNAL EVALUATION OF ALIN's ICT WORK Specifically the evaluation will focus on: * To evaluate the network activities for the 4 years in relation to service delivery and relevance to country goals, MDGs etc. * To identify ways to increase the relevance, impact, and sustainability of the interventions, and of the project as a whole. * Carry out a technology audit of tools being used for service delivery and propose new tools * To assess the ALIN's structures for service delivery accountability. * To Recommendations improvements in relation to service delivery, partnerships, donors etc. The scope of the external evaluation consultancy will be based on developing tools for gathering comprehensive data from the field that highlights key network impacts and also make recommendations for improvement of ALIN. The general evaluation questions are: what is working, what is not, and why. Main Activities * Review project monitoring reports and meet with relevant project staff at both headquarters and in the field to learn about the range of interventions that the project has been supporting. * In collaboration with the ALIN team develop and agree on an approach for randomly selecting member activities to be visited in the field. The approach should ensure that the sample of selected activities includes a variety of intervention types. * With the help of the ALIN team; prepare a detailed plan for field visits to the selected community sites which includes logistical arrangements. The plan should specify how travel will be done and who will accompany the researchers on the field trips including key informants / members. * With the help of the ALIN team develop a plan for gathering information at the selected project sites. This may include structured interviews with key informants, spontaneous group discussions, and direct observation. Share the plan with the ALIN team for feedback. * Prepare an outline for the project activity reports and for the final overall assessment report. Share the outlines with the ALIN staff for any feedback, and modify as necessary. The plan for field visits and for research will constitute the inception report for the consultancy. * Carry out the plan for field research. * After field visits, the consultant should analyze information obtained from the visits and other sources (applying quantitative and qualitative social science research methods) to draw conclusions about the relevance, sustainability, and impact of the various project activities. * Write draft report summarising the findings from the field research and recommendations for improvement, based on the agreed outline. Present draft report to the ALIN team and stakeholders for review and comment. * Meet with the ALIN and stakeholders teams to discuss the comments and to share experiences of the field research. * Present the final report to the ALIN stakeholders. Please send your expression of interest stating approach, number of days, cost and CVs of people to be involved to; Finance and Administration Manager, Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), PO Box 10098, 00100 Nairobi GPO, KENYA. e-MAIL: admin(a)alin.or.ke ________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ James Nguo, Regional Director Arid Lands Information Network | AAYMCA Building, along State House Crescent, Off State House Avenue | P.O. Box 10098 - 00100 G.P.O. Nairobi, KENYA email: james(a)alin.or.ke | Tel +254 20 2731557 | Telefax +254 20 2737813 | website: www.alin.or.ke -----Original Message----- From: alice [mailto:alice@apc.org] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 5:48 PM To: James Nguo Subject: Re: M&E Hi James Please re-send the message you want disseminated through KICTAnet lists or try and re-send it again to the list. best alice > Hi Alice, > > I had sent a message for expression of interest for M&E for ALIN's > information activities through the KICTANET d-group but this was not > validated for circulation. Any chance this can be done through KICTANET > > Best regards, > > **______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________** > > **James Nguo**, Regional Director > > **Arid Lands Information Network** | AAYMCA Building, along State > House Crescent, Off State House Avenue | > > P.O. Box 10098 - 00100 G.P.O. Nairobi, KENYA > > **email**: james(a)alin.or.ke <mailto:james@alin.or.ke> | **Tel** +254 > 20 2731557 | **Telefax** +254 20 2737813 | **website**: www.alin.or.ke > <http://www.alin.or.ke/> >

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New Study on Internet Pedators by Berman Center
by alice 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

------------ Study finds few Internet predators By Brad Stone Published: January 14, 2009 The Internet may not be such a dangerous place for children after all. A task force created by 49 U.S. state attorneys general to look into the problem of sexual solicitation of children online has concluded that there really is not a significant problem. The findings run counter to popular perceptions of online dangers as reinforced by depictions in the media. http://www.iht.com/articles/2009/01/14/america/net.1-407132.php _______________________________________________ apc.forum mailing list apc.forum(a)lists.apc.org http://lists.apc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/apc.forum

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Re: [kictanet] Broadcast/Media Section:-What are the good Aspects?-1day
by Jotham Kilimo Mwale 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

--- On Tue, 1/13/09, Jotham Kilimo Mwale <jokilimo(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Jotham Kilimo Mwale <jokilimo(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Broadcast/Media Section:-What are the good Aspects?-1day To: "Faima Basly" <basly1(a)hotmail.com> Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 10:50 PM Section 46(H) concerned with the Commission prescribing programme code seems to me a good aspect. The positive aspect is that this section allows the Media to self-regulate in programming (see paragraph after 46(H)(d)) and the Commission will only come in if a media house is not part of this self-regulation mechanism. It is true the paragraph states that the Commission must approve the self-regulation mechanisms by the media but I do not see what is wrong with that. The argument that the Commission is not 'independent' and hence can be influenced by politicians (against who?) does not hold much water because the media is also not independent and has been influenced by the politicians (profits, etc) in the past, and it can happen in the future. In my opinion, the media have been given an opportunity to self-regulate through the Media Council of Kenya, but they have shown they are incapable or not willing to do it. A good example is during the campaign period in 2007 when the political parties came up with 'ugly' advertisements in which they tore into each other in undignified manner. The Media Council did nothing and credit goes to one media house (Nation) that chose not to air such content on their frequencies. This Act, and sections 46(H) and (I) in particular, ensures that in future all media houses will behave like the media house quoted above, self-regulate by conforming to an accepted standard in the society. Regards, Jotham --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Faima Basly <basly1(a)hotmail.com> wrote: From: Faima Basly <basly1(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Broadcast/Media Section:-What are the good Aspects?-1day To: jokilimo(a)yahoo.com Cc: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 12:20 PM #yiv367681158 #yiv150853050 .hmmessage P { margin:0px;padding:0px;} #yiv367681158 #yiv150853050 { font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;} #yiv367681158 #yiv150853050 .hmmessage P {margin:0px;padding:0px;} #yiv367681158 #yiv150853050 {font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;} Mr Walu, I would like to comment on the on this part, For me if the government is serious about a programming code then they must be reasonable about its implementation. It has to be a preventative approach not a punitive one. There are two sides to this coin I suspect the challenge that the media may be reacting to in the fact that the regulator/MinICT has not outlined the standards that will be used to determine appropriateness of content to be aired. so fear, masked as loss of control is driving the emotions through the depleted Ozone layer. By now direction on acceptable pre-watershed standards - attire, storylines, values, genres etc should be published for there to be meaningful debate. We are largely watching programing that is produced in the west and aired at the same time as we air it here, we are making noise because its not a cultural fit. So where are guidelines that follow our own cultures that will determine foreign content on our local TV stations? In any case if it isnt good for the young ones why should it be okay for adults? whats morally eroding for children is morally eroding for adults,I dare say. One side of the coin to me, is one of personal choice, if one feels the program is not age appropriate why is the TV on? Switch it off until news time, so why are we blaming the media, its only out to lure viewwership and make money? Dont get lured . Why does a regulator or government feel the need to exercise moral authority? Will the regulator also Monitor cable and Digital TV showing locally? . Its on kenyan airwaves in kenyan homes watched by kenyan families..The principle will have to be the same. Will there be regulation for Video and DVD libraries - or is it a question of choice to pick porn as opposed to a national geographic DVD? is this not the same as the home TV which one paid for? The other side of the coin, TV stations get into contracts that are worth millions of shillings to secure programming that is competitive and will pull and sustain a certain calibre of viewership which in turn they sell to their advertisers. They also commit way in advance for said programs and cannot wake up and cancel their contracts. It would not suprise me if what is being aired today was committed to in 2007. so there is a real potential loss of money here. Ofcourse they will cry foul. The media has itself to blame as competitiveness for viewership kept raising the bar ... Factors of influence fall far outside the TV nowadays - lets regulate Magazines too while we are at it, novels, PSP's ( lots of violent programs), Music videos, Toys ( have you seen how they dress barbie dolls nowadays?), games etc. The task of creating a programming code is noble indeed, however it will be prepared by humans with varying degrees of socio-cultural influences and it will be interesting to see the rationales behind the programming codes that are set and most important how they will be upheld reasonably without pulling media licenses and cutting programming half way. Engage the media and other stakeholders fully on this process and sanity will prevail. Ms Basly > Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:46:31 -0800 > From: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Broadcast/Media Section:-What are the good Aspects?-1day > CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > To: basly1(a)hotmail.com > > Folks, > > I know alot has been shared. But no harm reminding us what is good about this Act - under the Broadcast/Media section. My assumption is members have had a chance to go through the enacted amendments - I must admit it is not easy - one must have the relevant Policy, Bill and the Amended Act together. > > However, one easy thing I noted is the bit about the Programming Code - something that tries to regulate what is broadcasted on Radio, TV and on Internet ( the .ke internet I presume). I find this might be a good point to try and bring sanity in terms of reducing the current pornographic bias on our airwaves. > > What do the others feel? Particularly those stakeholders whom am informed are just be coming out of the 1st Consultative Meeting at Serena Hotel this morning? (which incidentally shall reconvene on Thrs 15th Jan 2009 at 11am) > > Any comments? > walu. > > > --- On Mon, 1/12/09, John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > From: John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> > > Subject: [kictanet] Online Discussion- Broadcast/Media Section:-What are the good Aspects?-1day > > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 9:11 AM > > Kenya Communicatoin Ammendment Act –Online Discussion. > > > > Outline Description > > The Kenyan Government has enacted the Kenya Information > > and Communication Amendment Act (2009) - popularly known as > > the ICT Bill/Media Bill and KICTAnet invites comments on the > > same. Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a > > multi-stakeholder forum that aims to enhance collaboration > > between > > various Government, Private Sector, Civil Society, > > Academia and others interested in harnessing ICT for > > development. > > > > Program Setting & Description: > > The Act has the following major categories and shall be > > discussed as outlined below: > > i) Broadcasting & Media(3days) > > ii) Information Technology (2days) > > iii) Telecommunication & Radio (2days) > > iv) Postal (1day) > > v) Academia & Socio-Cultural (implied within > > text)-2days > > > > Members shall analyse the Act over a period of two weeks > > and submit their findings for subsequent consideration to > > the Ministry of Information and Communication. > > > > > > Aim: To understand the implications of the Act and make > > recommendations for improvement. > > > > Objective > > 1. To identify and list the possible gaps, amendments and > > additions within the Kenya Communication Ammendment Act > > > > Main Outcomes/Deliverables > > 1. Participants contributions as captured and stored within > > the Online Environment > > 2. Summarised contributions in terms of Action-Items (add, > > amend, delete) > > 3. Face-2-face workshop and Presentation to the ministry. > > > > Kick off today by inviting comments on the good aspects > > within the Broadcasting sections. Tomorrow we review the bad > > and make suggestions for amemdments improvements on > > Wednesday. Floor is open. > > > > > > walu. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: basly1(a)hotmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/basly1%40hotmail.com Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! 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Re: [kictanet] Brian Longwe's Response to Makali
by Harry Delano 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

Friends, I suppose it's time for this online debate to come to a close, and take in more of the interventionist steps/measures arising out of the consultative forums currently ongoing.I suppose the goodwill is there, now that everyone is back to their senses and much informed on the legislation ( I'm sure all of us). Based on the strong critique we've all witnessed here, definitely everyone has a point to make. This is not pitting Media against ICT, or vice versa. The simple nugget is that this is our country,and there is a lot that we all need to join forces to get sorted and this is just but a tip of the iceberg. Fundamental socio-economic, and democratic gains attained this far, MUST be responsibly guarded,as we move forward to gain more ground. Many thanks, and hopefully this is closure. Harry -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+harry=inds.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=inds.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:59 PM To: Harry Delano Subject: kictanet Digest, Vol 20, Issue 46 Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://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: Makali's response to brian longwe: KCA 2008-Broadcasting-The Recommendations (Brian Munyao Longwe) 2. Re: Makali's response to brian longwe: KCA 2008-Broadcasting-The Recommendations (Victor Maloi) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:39:20 +0300 From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Makali's response to brian longwe: KCA 2008-Broadcasting-The Recommendations To: "dmakali(a)yahoo.com" <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Message-ID: <1EA7B49F-9251-4A1D-A8EB-1AF0139AAF5F(a)gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed; delsp=yes Hey Daudi, No reason not to like me just coz I see things a bit differently. But that's cool, as u already know, I have plenty of haters.... Anyway back to the point. I know that you have personally experienced the abuse of power in the hands of the executive and misguided officials. I have huge respect for your unshaking stand in the face of gross cruelty. But please let me clarify myself. I am not for or against Sec 88. I just see it as a piece of a puzzle which is much bigger and which needs to be looked at from many angles by different people. I hope that you will b at the consultations kesho at Regency so that with others we can discuss appropriate interventions. Best regards bro, Mblayo Sent from my iPhone On 14 Jan 2009, at 4:56 PM, David Makali <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Brian, > I thought you are a nice guy, but now I am beginning to think that > when you run for president (of malawi? hahaha!) i will not vote for > you because i can detect a dictarotial streak in your genes (smile). > Now let me turn to your views, which i hold to be fundamentally wrong > and misguided. To start with, please stop giving sympathetic > interpretations to a bad law. The law is read in the letter (and the > spirit left to the courts). May be you have not suffered injustice and > that is why you espouse such optimism about Sect 88. If you have read > that law, please re-read it to see the venom it has. It can be used > arbitrarily and has no respect to private property or the presumption > of innocence of the victim of its application. > > There are many reasons why i think it is bad law but i will be brief. > The law says that the Minister can declare a public emergency > (NOTE: it has NOTHING to do with the State of Emergency provided for > in the Constitution!).Anything can be a public emergency, including > houseflies at city market. And all that is required is for the > minister to determine it is, and for the purposes of a law, issue a > certificate do declaring, and bar communication between people. What > is worse is that if for instance the minister is wrong and he cannot > return your equipment (at the end of the so-called emergency), he > alone will determine the value to compensate you! > Now, is that fair? What happened to the right to be heard? Due > process? > But that is not grave perhaps. It is your wrong interpretation of > that law that prompts me to respond: > The law, as i havbe stated above, does not come into force during the > period when a State of Emergency has been declared by the President as > laid out under the constitution sect 83. NO, that section brings into > force provisions of section 57 (preservation of public security act). > And what would you say Michuki used when he authorised the attack and > seizure of KTN /Standard Group equipment on the pretext that the group > had infomration prejudicial to state security (his socks were torn, > perhaps)? > As you may have noticed, he has never produced the information, > returned the seized equipment, or compensated them. And as you well > know there was no state of emergency. Good thing is he never cited the > law he employed. Up to now. > Earlier last year, there was no stat eof emergency declared when the > Minister fo Internal security invoked sect 88 to ban live > boradcasting. As you well know, the ministry recapitulated and dropped > the ban when we took them to court. Why? Because it was illegal! > Finally,let me inform you and others that that section, in fact dos > not deal with boradcasting stations but those other communication > installations and short wave radio (call them "over-over") used by > security firms, G4, Cartrack, Taxis and other courier services. > Please do not justify what is patently wrong. > For us in the media, we don't want such arbitrary actions that > threatene our lives and those who invest. So we havbe asked that those > provisions apply to you if you want or so love to keep them. > > For those who have not read, I am reproducing that offending sect > below: > > 88. On the declaration of any public emergency or in the interest > of public safety and tranquility, the Minister for the time being > responsible for internal security may, by order in writing, direct any > officer duly authorized in their behalf, to take temporary possession > of any telecommunication apparatus or any radio communication station > or apparatus within Kenya, and ? > > (d) in the case of radio communication, that any communication or > class of communication shall or shall not be emitted from any radio > communication taken under this section; or > > (e) in the case of telecommunication, that any communication > within Kenya from any person or class of persons relating to any > particular subject shall be intercepted and disclosed to such person > as may be specified in the direction; or > > (f) in the case of postal services, that any postal article or > class or description of postal article in the course of transmission > by post within Kenya shall be intercepted or detained or shall be > delivered to any officer mentioned in the order or shall be disposed > of in such manner as the Minster may direct. > > (2) A certificate signed by the Minster for the time being > responsible for internal security shall be conclusive proof of the > existence of a public emergency, or that any act done under subsection > (1) was done in the public safety or tranquility. > > (3) A telecommunication apparatus constructed, maintained or > operated by any person within Kenya or any postal article which is > sized by any officer duly authorized under subsection (1) (a) shall be > returned to the telecommunication operator at the end of the emergency > or where such apparatus or article is not returned, full compensation > in respect thereof, to be determined by the Minster, shall be paid to > the owner. > > (4) A person aggrieved by a decision of the Minster under > subsection (3) as to the compensation payable in respect of anything > seized under this section may appeal to the High Court within fourteen > days of such decision. > > David > > > --- On Wed, 1/14/09, Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> From: Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 3 of 10:-KCA 2008-Broadcasting-The >> Recommendations >> To: dmakali(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 2:22 AM I have some slightly >> different views regarding section 88 >> >> Remembering that fact that this section can only be activated during >> a state of emergency, let us remind ourselves that since the infancy >> of this nation there has only been a state of emergency declared >> twice (in over 50 years). >> >> Why? >> >> This is because there are other laws, including the constitution, >> that state, when and how a state of emergency ought to be declared. >> These lay out the specific types of circumstances that MUST prevail >> before such a state is declared, and also who has the authority and >> mandate to declare such a state. >> >> Let us remind ourselves that during a state of emergency we have the >> equivalent of martial law - and the millitary basically have a carte >> blanche to take whatever measures necesarry to preserve the peace. >> >> The reason I say this is because whether section 88 exists or not, if >> a state of emergency is declared, broadcasters will be the first to >> receive urgent attention to ensure controlled dissemination of >> information. >> >> In fact, if the circumstances that would necessitate a state of >> emergency took place it is unlikely that any of the journalists or >> media owners would venture further than their window to peep outside >> and see if everything is OK. >> >> My point is, let us not get too emotional and overreactionary on this >> issue >> - let us keep in sight the greater goals that the KCA Amendments Act >> intends to achieve and let's get to work. >> >> Regards, >> >> Brian >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 8:05 AM, John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Thanx for the earlier contributions of Faima and >> Vincent, and more so the >>> recent input from the Hilton Public forum as reported >> by Barrack. I will now >>> go ahead and post the proposed amendments with regard >> to the issues/problems >>> raised yesterday. >>> >>> 1. that the retained 'draconian' clause 88 >> gives unrestricted powers to the >>> two ministers (Internal Security and Information >> Ministers) and their >>> regulatory (CCK) appointees. These Powers enable them >> to declare an >>> emergency and raid media houses. The beef is that >> these powers are likely to >>> be abused particularly because of the heavy Govt >> composition of the >>> Regulatory Authorities who would likely serve their >> appointing authority >>> (Executive) rather than the common good (Public) >>> >>> Recommendation 1: Delete it or ensure that the >> Regulatory Authority (CCK) >>> is farily balanced in term of Board representation >> (i.e Govt, Media, Civil >>> Society, Academia, etc). All proposed Board Members >> must be vetted by >>> Parliament. >>> >>> 2. that the Content Regulation (Programming Code) >> aspects is also flawed in >>> that it is ONLY the Information Minister and his >> appointees who can decide >>> what is prohibited and what is not, what should go on >> air and at what time. >>> >>> Recommendation 2: This bit should be taken to the >> Media Council, whose Act >>> (Media Council Act) should be strengthened to give the >> Media Council some >>> teeth (enforcement) capabilities. >>> >>> 3. that a Signal Distribution Monopoly would be >> enforced given that current >>> broadcasters would need to channel their transmission >> through a licensed >>> signal distributor i.e. dismantle their current >> distribution infrastructure >>> in the likely event that they are not the designated >> signal distributor. >>> >>> Recommendation: ???-Havent picked up this bit of >> recommendation, someone >>> could fill in?. >>> >>> Feel free to make belated contributions on the >> previous themes as well. >>> Tomorrow we enter into the IT section and we shall >> stick to the same format >>> i.e. dissect the Good, the Bad and (the Ugly?) >> Recommendations. >>> >>> walu. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: blongwe(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change >>> your options at >>> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/blongwe%40gmail. >> com >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Brian Munyao Longwe >> e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com >> cell: + 254 722 518 744 >> blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com >> meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change >> your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo. >> com > > > ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:03:22 +0300 From: "Victor Maloi" <victormaloi3(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Makali's response to brian longwe: KCA 2008-Broadcasting-The Recommendations To: dmakali(a)yahoo.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Message-ID: <6e538b390901140903k70b727a2p2e42ac1d8986a628(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Everybody knows very well that when the rating of some specific media house goes down, they chokosa government so that people can be sympatetic. End of Decenber they tried to use my Maasai brother to do the same but this time round the government was smarter. I wish people like Makali can do some research instead of making arguments like an unschooled person. In Australia the arguments of Broadcast are presented in a civilized manner. Please read the attached: Victor Maloi

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KCA Amendment Bill 2008
by evelyne＠kictanet.or.ke 14 Jan '09

14 Jan '09

Dear All, This is to inform you that a stakeholders meeting convened by the Ministry of Information & Communication to discuss the KCA Amendment 2008 will take place tomorrow (15th Jan 2009) at the Lyco Regency Hotel from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Regards, Evelyne Ofwona KICTANet

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Re: [kictanet] A different perspective of looking at the problems caused by KC amendament act 08
by Barrack Otieno 14 Jan '09

14 Jan '09

Problems *By Dr. John C. Maxwell* In the comic strip, Peanuts, a hapless Charlie Brown occasionally would be stalked by ominous rainclouds. Although the rest of the sky would shine bright and blue, poor Chuck would be stuck under a dark cloud, getting doused by its showers. While his friends and neighbors enjoyed the beauty of the day, a drenched Charlie Brown would be a scowling onlooker. The lingering raincloud seemed to suggest Charlie Brown's inability to break clear from his problems. A melancholy character, he was prone to fits of worry and self-doubt. He concocted problems where none existed and fretted about those which were real. While we do not have to contend with perpetual drizzle like Charlie Brown, many of us live under the gloomy shadow of self-induced rainclouds. When life's twists and turns work against us, we retreat into a rotten attitude or heap blame on our surroundings. By doing so, we neglect to deal with our problems and only add to our misery. The Five Truths Leaders Understand about Problems *1. They're unavoidable.* For the aspiring leader, problems may be the most faithful companions of all. The road to success is seldom paved smoothly, and is oftentimes under construction. Potholes and barricades abound. At every bend in the journey, a leader's vision must peer around obstacles and through formidable walls to foresee a positive future. Leaders who sidestep problems stunt their growth - they end up shallow and debilitated. The successful leader stares down problems and resourcefully addresses them. *2. Perspective on the problem, rather than the problem itself, determines success or failure.* We see problems, not as they are, but as we are. That's why attitude plays such a crucial role in separating those who lead from those who follow. Alfred Armand Montapert said, "The majority see the obstacles; the few see the objectives; history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former." Leaders look at problems from a healthy, self-confident vantage point. *A Wrong Perspective* Problems are unsolvable Problems are permanent Problems are not normal Problems make us bitter Problems control us Problems stop us *A Right Perspective* Problems are solvable Problems will pass Problems are natural Problems make us better Problems challenge us Problems stretch us *3. There's a big difference between problem spotting and problem solving.* Anyone, even the fairly imperceptive, can identify problems, but few people have the initiative to tackle them. As novelist John Galsworthy observed, "Idealism increases in direct proportion to one's distance from the problem." As rule, don't voice complaint about a problem until you're 1) able to put forth a recommendation for solving it, and 2) willing to take an action to solve it. *4. The size of the person is more important than the size of the problem.* You can tell the caliber of a person by the amount of opposition it takes to discourage him or her. Joke writer Robert Orben says that he once saw an ad from an entertainer that read, "Lion tamer - wants tamer lion." Clearly, this performer wasn't looking for greatness but merely for something manageable. To lead at the highest level requires wrestling with problems seemingly beyond our ability to apprehend. *5. Problems, responded to correctly, can propel us forward.* Leaders are not discovered in the limelight; rather they are forged in the darkness under heat and pressure. Leaders gain respect on difficult terrain, after taking a few blows and being shaped by the problems they encounter. As a matter of fact, courage and valor go undetected until seen through the lens of adversity. On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 12:34 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Alice, > > I may not share your opinion the study notwithstanding. The creation of an > ICT ministry is important at this point in time because of the complexity of > the sector. After listening to our learned colleagues dissecting the KC > ammendment act of 2008 and reading an article in todays standard about the > media act where they are refering to the act as "Mchuzi-Mix" am of the > opinion that creating the ministry might be for greater national good > otherwise we might continue finding ourselves in tussles due to the dynamic > nature of the ICT industry. In as much us we are talking about convergence, > we shouldnt forget to ask ourselves what is this that is converging, in my > humble opinion this is where the problem begins, each sector needs to be > ,managed as a separate entity if we are to derive benefits from it > optimumly. The PS reminded us that there was no need to re-invent the wheel > if we had working systems in other countires that we might emulate, in the > same spirit could we get input from our friends in Uganda on whether the > model is serving them. The issue is not just about having a ministry but a > high level vehicle that deals solely with matters ICT. > Regards > On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:46 PM, alice <alice(a)apc.org> wrote: > >> I agree with David on some of the aspects here. >> >> We really don't need yet another ministry. Not for ICT. >> A study of Kenya's institutional structures and models for implementing >> the National ICT plan conducted by IDRC in 2005 found " evidence of >> significant role confusion" and a lack of overall coordinating mechanisms >> among ICT related public institutions in Kenya. >> >> So why not begin by addressing these challenges? more so within the >> context of the KC Amendment Act 2008. >> >> best >> alice >> >> P.S Views expressed are personal and not a reflection of any of the >> organisations/institutions I am affiliated with. >> >> >> Hi Waudo >>> Would you rather belong to the ministry of science and technology? >>> >>> I don't quite buy the idea that having a ministry is a panacea for >>> anything. I also don't quite get the rationale for this clamour for 'our' >>> ministry! Not with the many ict institutions, including ict board, already >>> in place. Actually, you guys can have the information and comm ministry. We >>> wud actually be happy to separate the laws. We in the media don't crave for >>> much govt. For us the lesser govt the better bkos it doesn't add any value >>> to our work nor do we depend on it. The framework for freedom of expression, >>> the FOl, is all we need. And that isn't forthcoming soon despite dr ndemo's >>> promises. >>> Give us that and kenya will be a beautifu and prosperous place witht good >>> govt. >>> My thoughts. >>> >>> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: "waudo siganga" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> >>> >>> Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:38:46 To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [Fwd: [DigAfrica] Uganda consumers get ICT lobby] >>> >>> >>> Talking of Uganda I have just learnt that they have a separate ICT >>> Ministry (headed by our good friend Mulira) and a completely separate >>> Ministry of Information and NATIONAL GUIDANCE to regulate >>> media/broadcast content etc. I still believe in the superiority of a >>> distinct ICT Ministry model . >>> Waudo >>> >>> On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:01:09 +0300, "alice" <alice(a)apc.org> said: >>> >>> >>>> http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/- < >>>> http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/-> >>>> /index.html >>>> >>>> ---------------------- >>>> >>>> Uganda consumers get ICT lobby >>>> By ESTHER NAKKAZI >>>> >>>> Posted Friday, January 9 2009 at 14:26 >>>> >>>> Dissatisfied ICT consumers in Uganda can now seek redress from the >>>> Uganda ICT Consumer Protection Association, in case of bad service, >>>> substandard products and general unscrupulous practices by data and >>>> voice service providers. >>>> >>>> The new lobby, which starts work later this month, will particularly >>>> address the issue of slow data speeds delivered by Internet service >>>> providers that do not correspond with the bandwidth paid for; >>>> overpricing of services and substandard mobile handsets sold at rock >>>> bottom prices through product promotions. >>>> >>>> The lobby's agenda is to ensure that consumers get value for money; >>>> act as an arbiter between consumers and service providers; be a >>>> platform for redress; be a proactive independent body that will set >>>> standards for service providers and also create an avenue for >>>> educating the public on consumer rights. >>>> >>>> "We want to bring the different players together for the good of the >>>> industry. Consumers will get to understand what the suppliers are >>>> giving them and the service providers will in turn realise that they >>>> cannot get away with poor service," said James Wire Lunghabo, >>>> chairman of the lobby and an IT expert at Linux Solutions. >>>> >>>> Mr Lunghabo said the lobby is not out to antagonise service providers >>>> but to hold them accountable and make them understand that "quality >>>> of service in the ICT sector is a right, not a favour." >>>> >>>> The chairman of the Parliamentary ICT Committee Edward Baliddawa, >>>> said, "The lobby is a good initiative that will create checks and >>>> balances within the industry. It will go a long way in helping to >>>> educate consumers, most of whom do not have the capacity to verify >>>> quality of services offered." >>>> >>>> The lobby group will complement the regulator Uganda Communications >>>> Commission, which is mandated by the government to do this work. >>>> >>>> But critics say that though the Commission is mandated to handle >>>> consumer complaints, the fact that it is funded by the service >>>> providers, it cannot not be a fair arbiter. >>>> >>>> The Commission is funded through licence fees paid by ICT operators, >>>> the government, a 1 per cent levy from operators' revenue under the >>>> Rural Communication Development Fund and other fees, which the lobby >>>> group says should be accounted for by an independent body. The >>>> Commission runs a consumer relations desk that has been accused of >>>> being docile. >>>> >>>> Commission officials said the new lobby is free to ask it for funding >>>> as funds for such activities are available, given that the issue of >>>> consumer protection is too big to be handled by a single entity. >>>> >>>> "We welcome every initiative and will be glad to have civil society >>>> and public collaboration. The issue of consumer protection calls for >>>> concerted efforts by all stakeholders in the sector," said Fred >>>> Otunnu, the Director of Communications and Consumer Affairs at the >>>> UCC. >>>> >>>> However, some industry players have already expressed reservations, >>>> saying that if the lobby is to be funded by the Commission, it will >>>> be controlled by the government and so lose its independence. >>>> >>>> http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/- < >>>> http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/-> >>>> /index.html >>>> >>>> __._,_ >>>> __,_._,___ >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> >>>> This message was sent to: emailsignet(a)mailcan.com >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>> >>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emailsignet%40mailcan.… >>>> >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo.com >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail… >> >> > > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > ISSEN CONSULTING > Tel: > +254721325277 > +254726544442 > +254733206359 > www.issenconsult.com > http://projectdiscovery.or.ke > To give up the task of reforming society is to give up ones responsibility > as a free man. > Alan Paton, South Africa > -- Barrack O. Otieno ISSEN CONSULTING Tel: +254721325277 +254726544442 +254733206359 www.issenconsult.com http://projectdiscovery.or.ke To give up the task of reforming society is to give up ones responsibility as a free man. Alan Paton, South Africa

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[Fwd: [DigAfrica] Uganda consumers get ICT lobby]
by alice 14 Jan '09

14 Jan '09

http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/- <http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/-> /index.html ---------------------- Uganda consumers get ICT lobby By ESTHER NAKKAZI Posted Friday, January 9 2009 at 14:26 Dissatisfied ICT consumers in Uganda can now seek redress from the Uganda ICT Consumer Protection Association, in case of bad service, substandard products and general unscrupulous practices by data and voice service providers. The new lobby, which starts work later this month, will particularly address the issue of slow data speeds delivered by Internet service providers that do not correspond with the bandwidth paid for; overpricing of services and substandard mobile handsets sold at rock bottom prices through product promotions. The lobby's agenda is to ensure that consumers get value for money; act as an arbiter between consumers and service providers; be a platform for redress; be a proactive independent body that will set standards for service providers and also create an avenue for educating the public on consumer rights. "We want to bring the different players together for the good of the industry. Consumers will get to understand what the suppliers are giving them and the service providers will in turn realise that they cannot get away with poor service," said James Wire Lunghabo, chairman of the lobby and an IT expert at Linux Solutions. Mr Lunghabo said the lobby is not out to antagonise service providers but to hold them accountable and make them understand that "quality of service in the ICT sector is a right, not a favour." The chairman of the Parliamentary ICT Committee Edward Baliddawa, said, "The lobby is a good initiative that will create checks and balances within the industry. It will go a long way in helping to educate consumers, most of whom do not have the capacity to verify quality of services offered." The lobby group will complement the regulator Uganda Communications Commission, which is mandated by the government to do this work. But critics say that though the Commission is mandated to handle consumer complaints, the fact that it is funded by the service providers, it cannot not be a fair arbiter. The Commission is funded through licence fees paid by ICT operators, the government, a 1 per cent levy from operators' revenue under the Rural Communication Development Fund and other fees, which the lobby group says should be accounted for by an independent body. The Commission runs a consumer relations desk that has been accused of being docile. Commission officials said the new lobby is free to ask it for funding as funds for such activities are available, given that the issue of consumer protection is too big to be handled by a single entity. "We welcome every initiative and will be glad to have civil society and public collaboration. The issue of consumer protection calls for concerted efforts by all stakeholders in the sector," said Fred Otunnu, the Director of Communications and Consumer Affairs at the UCC. However, some industry players have already expressed reservations, saying that if the lobby is to be funded by the Commission, it will be controlled by the government and so lose its independence. http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/- <http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/-> /index.html __._,_ __,_._,___

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Fw: Kibaki signs Bill into law
by dmakali＠yahoo.com 14 Jan '09

14 Jan '09

Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device -----Original Message----- From: dmakali(a)yahoo.com Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:04:41 To: Barrack Otieno<otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law Ndudu Barrack, The media is a basket of diverse characters and multiple interests trying to serve various demands placed on it by many publics. The situation is not helped by the fact that every1 assumes that the media should serve his or her interests however provincial. Or the assumption that there is one homogenous institution called media. To be candid, there are massive problems in the industry. But the proposed legislation is designed or will have the effect of strangling it rather than helping. To start with, I don't see the pt of applauding the things which are good in that law if that implies accepting or lessening on the gravity of the bad ones. Yet what I see on this ict list is just that -cheer readers excited by the ict provisions we have all been waiting for and a determination to gloss over or sweep aside the glaring omissions or shortcomings of the law. I find that myopic and selfish, vis-a-vis the greater public interest. The media must be understood too. Accusations of sensationalism may be valid but what else did the media have in its quest to be heard? Why were its proposals ignored? The last resort was to fight back against an unjust law using any and all means. And it was going to get worse had sense not prevailed. Now again you blame the victim and not the aggressor politician for attempting to polarise the nation. For me, this debate is polemical if you can't address objections we have raised with specific clauses. Dwelling on the good and uncontestable aspects of the bill is waste of ink. We don't have to educate the public about how the bill is good because, well, that is what it should be. But we have a duty to warn the public of an impending disaster. And why are some of you on this forum quick to lynch the media but molly coddling politicians who pay lip service to media freedom and yet go ahead to stab it? Who brought us to this pass? The same proposals they rejected with hubris before the passage of that bill are going to be taken in this time round. Why? That's something to ponder. It only takes silence or collusion such as ICT folks are engaged in to end up with tyranny. Let me conclude that its not true that the media did not make submissions to that bill. It did. And a committee was even set up to do so comprised of min officials. What became of their proposals? Let ndemo tell us. The truth is we would make proposals but the ministry was hell bent on driving thro its agenda so none of our views would be taken on board until the law was passed. Then we decided we were not going to take it. The moral is that no law should be shoved down anybody just because its govt. That era of govt fiat is gone. I admit we have quite a big house cleaning job as industry to do. But frankly, some of the claims being pinned on the media are baseless. The media can't be responsible for the failure of political leadership! Barrack, you ICT people will only begin to appeal to us on this side if you at least acknowledge the law is flawed in key ways, eg- sections 5, 46, and so on. I advice this forum to wait for our detailed amendment proposals on tuesday, and desist from vacuous charges of sensationalism against the media. What is at stake here is fundamental to our democracy and freedoms. David Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device -----Original Message----- From: "Barrack Otieno" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:18:09 To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law Well Bwana Makali, As you may have realised media and ICT seem to be strange bedfellows even though we are together in the name of convergence the more reason this debate has taken this angle. Nonetheless i guess Bill has just laid on the table facts that might need to be considered by the media fraternity and i am happy you have read through his write up. We all know where this country has come from and we shouldnt continue talking about politicians nor comparing ourselves to them because we know what they are made of. As one of the leaders of the media fratenity it is important that you highlight the above mentioned issues to members of the fraternity because your house is not in order, it is unprofessional or shall we say unethical to attack personalities and institutions the way the media did in the past few days because of their opinions however much you would like to justify what you did, your acts only served to prove how media can polarise the Nation. Nonetheless the new act brings good tidings to the ICT sector despite the scare tactics being deployed i am yet to come across a balanced view of the act devoid of sensationalism from a member of the fourth estate other than the attacks being meted on personalities can we start with you Bwana Makali, where were you guys at the stakeholders negotiations to raise this issues as the PS asked? i bet this issues were there even then....What i am saying David is that the media needs to get its act together your house is not in order On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 1:12 AM, <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > What disadvantage to ICT, Gilda, is caused by lumping so called ICT with > broadcasting issues? That's hilarious. > As for Bill's pontification below, my verdict is that he should seek to > inform himself about media operations in kenya and elsewhere first before he > purports to educate others. Some of the views he espouses are extremely > pedestrian altho he wants to pass them off as truth. While I agree with the > need to curb media conentration and monopolies, his suggestions about daily > press being owned by the public or the masses are a bit misplaced. And the > points being raised by the media are not necessarily those of media owners. > Hello! Remove your blinkers and see facts for what they are. Your defence of > the president and minister reeks of the sycophancy of yore. Presidents and > ministers have to take responsibility for their actions or inaction, they > are not rubber stamps! > Ask yourself why we have media concentration now, and how come most > frequencies are held by politicians and or their cronies or allies. How did > michuki, midiwo, koigi, etc come to own frequencies? Isn't there a cck? > Don't you think it should be independent to avoid being bullied or be > shielded from political directives? > And to say the Act should be renamed ICT and not media doesn't amount to > much change. Moreover, let the law speak for itself, we don't need anyone to > explain its intentions or the meaning - least of all you! You are neither > its author or implementer. A good law should be explicit and unambiguous in > its meaning, not open to diff interpretation. Which is part of the problem > with the new Act. Be honest at least. Skewed logic and such other partisan > and ignorant views about the media and how it should investigate stories are > clearly outside this law. Don't give it imaginary power. True, training and > capacity of the media are issues worth discussing but not in this context. > That's dabbling in territory about which you can only speculate. Before you > lament, have you ever investigated a story or given a newspaper an > investigative lead? And to claim that the duty of a journalist is to report > the truth and publish regardless of the consequence is plainly naïve and > insensitive. > Before you go far, read sect 5 of the Bill. One would expect that since you > are reading the bill uncritically when the weaknesses of the bill are > pointed out you begin to appreciate the concerns raised and not remain > dogmatic in your belief that every criticism in malicious and govt is > infallible. No? > Let's engage in constructive arguments and not spread hate. You have much > to thank the media for than you know or can admit. > David > > > Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Gilda Odera" <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> > > Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 15:06:54 > To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law > > >_______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo.com > >_______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail… > -- Barrack O. Otieno ISSEN CONSULTING Tel: +254721325277 +254726544442 +254733206359 www.issenconsult.com http://projectdiscovery.or.ke To give up the task of reforming society is to give up ones responsibility as a free man. Alan Paton, South Africa

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Obama team seeks delay in US digital TV switch
by alice 13 Jan '09

13 Jan '09

http://www.blnz.com/news/2009/01/08/Obama_team_seeks_delay_digital_1582.html Obama team seeks delay in US digital TV switch AFP AFP American Edition Jan 07, 2009 19:00 EST US president-elect Barack Obama's transition team has asked for a delay in the nation's scheduled switch to digital television next month, citing funding difficulties. The Obama transition team co-chair John Podesta has written to key US lawmakers asking for an extension to the February 17 legislatively-mandated analog cutoff date, according to copy of the letter made available to AFP. Obama will take over from President George Bush on January 20. Based on plans by the Bush administration, stations will cease their analog transmissions and broadcast only in digital form from February 17, requiring consumers who rely on over-the-air signals to install converter boxes. Consumers are to be provided with a 40-dollar coupon to defray the cost of the converter but Podesta said the program to distribute the coupons "has run out of funds." "During the transition, we have discovered major difficulties in the preparation for the February 17 conversion from analog to digital broadcasting," he said. "These weaknesses mean major problems for consumers." By early February projections suggested more than five million coupon requests would not be met, with the figure "increasing by hundreds of thousands every day," he said. In addition, the funds provided to support the conversion are "woefully inadequate," he said, pointing out that particularly low income, rural and elderly Americans would be hit. "With coupons unavailable, support and education insufficient, and the most vulnerable Americans exposed, I urge you to consider a change to the legislatively-mandated analog cutoff date," Podesta said in the letter to key legislators in the Senate and House of Representatives. The US Congress reportedly allocated 1.34 billion dollars to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to distribute converter box coupons. The switch to digital television will free up wireless airwaves for public safety agencies and other advanced mobile services. An auction of those analog airwaves raised 19 billion dollars for the government last year, according to the the Washington Post. Major American broadcasters have signaled that they support a delay. "Our first concern is what's best for our viewers, and we believe that the Obama-Biden Transition Team shares our concern," media giant News Corporation said in a statement Thursday. But the Consumer Electronics Association, an industry group, suggested keeping the February 17 transition date. It said converter boxes were available in sufficient supply and consumers were aware of and prepared for the transition, but added legitimate concerns about the coupon program should be addressed immediately. "If the goal is to avoid consumer confusion, keeping the February 17 transition date that is engrained in consumer minds is the best solution," said association president Gary Shapiro Source: http://www.blnz.com/news/2009/01/08/Obama_team_seeks_delay_digital_1582.html

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Media To Snub Civil Society Congress Forum
by Bill Kagai 13 Jan '09

13 Jan '09

Makali, Do you speak for the entire Media fraternity when you say media stakeholders have decided not to participate in these public discussions which have no specific bearing?? I really do not see why Media should snub a civil society forum aimed at making Mwananchi understand experiences from the two sides of the divide. On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 7:37 AM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Makali: > > Thanks for the info. > > All: > > Kindly confirm the status of this event. I had extended invitations to > ke-users (consumers) and skunkworks (techie) lists and I would like to > update them, ASAP. > > Regards, > > Alex > > On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 7:01 AM, <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > Alex, thank you. > > No, I and as far as I can tell the other media stakeholders, decided not > to engage in these public discussions which have no specific bearing on the > objective of attaining a balanced law. As we confirmed at the kicc and > yestday's serena so called stakeholder meetings, they are choreographed to > bash the media and portray them as opposed to regulation, which is a grand > lie. > > We raised very specific objections about particular clauses we need > addressed but all the choruses going on are about the gud things in the law > that won't cure the identified defects. > > Our efforts are directed towards crafting the amendments, as directed, > which we will finish and hand over to wako today for onward processing and > transmission. Anything else is a distraction or futile academic posturing > because I doubt anybody is listening, least of all the media. > > Honestly. > > > > Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> > > > > Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:02:56 > > To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > > Cc: kictanet<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [Fwd: [DigAfrica] Uganda consumers get ICT lobby] > > > > > > Hello Makali, > > > > On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 11:44 PM, <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Hi Waudo > >> Would you rather belong to the ministry of science and technology? > >> > >> I don't quite buy the idea that having a ministry is a panacea for > anything. I also don't quite get the rationale for this clamour for 'our' > ministry! Not with the many ict institutions, including ict board, already > in place. Actually, you guys can have the information and comm ministry. We > wud actually be happy to separate the laws. We in the media don't crave for > much govt. For us the lesser govt the better bkos it doesn't add any value > to our work nor do we depend on it. The framework for freedom of expression, > the FOl, is all we need. And that isn't forthcoming soon despite dr ndemo's > promises. > >> Give us that and kenya will be a beautifu and prosperous place witht > good govt. > >> My thoughts. > > > > Three reactions: > > > > 1. We are in agreement in regard to saving public taxes by avoiding > > creation of yet another ministry when 'convergence' has led into a > > networked communications environment. Fortunately, some of the media > > houses, for example NMG, would appear to have taken cognizance and > > taken steps toward it <http://www.nation.co.ke/editorialteam> > > > > 2. Whether broadcasters desire their "own" law, ministry, or > > grievances framework, we must 'converge' at some point because you > > deal with information and communicating it which needs regulation. An > > example is UK's ('CCK') on broadcasting content regulation > > <http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/features/broadtin> and BBC complaints > > handling <http://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/handle.shtml> > > > > 3. Yesterday the Minister for Information and Communications repeated > > government's commitment to fast enact FOI. It was good to note the > > priority given given to this very important law that we do not have. > > Fundamentally, FOI law is for all people (not just the media) have > > access to information along the Universal Declaration of Human Rights > > <http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html> thus everyone enjoys their > > basic freedoms 'regardless of all frontiers.' Everyone is obligated to > > uphold UDHR ....We agree here! > > > > You will be at today's Civil Society Public Forum, won't you? > > > > regards, > > > > Alex > > > > (Sent from my wireless device;) > > > >> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: "waudo siganga" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> > >> > >> Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:38:46 > >> To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [Fwd: [DigAfrica] Uganda consumers get ICT > lobby] > >> > >> > >> Talking of Uganda I have just learnt that they have a separate ICT > >> Ministry (headed by our good friend Mulira) and a completely separate > >> Ministry of Information and NATIONAL GUIDANCE to regulate > >> media/broadcast content etc. I still believe in the superiority of a > >> distinct ICT Ministry model . > >> Waudo > >> > >> On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:01:09 +0300, "alice" <alice(a)apc.org> said: > >>> > >>> http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/- > >>> <http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/-> > >>> /index.html > >>> > >>> ---------------------- > >>> > >>> Uganda consumers get ICT lobby > >>> By ESTHER NAKKAZI > >>> > >>> Posted Friday, January 9 2009 at 14:26 > >>> > >>> Dissatisfied ICT consumers in Uganda can now seek redress from the > >>> Uganda ICT Consumer Protection Association, in case of bad service, > >>> substandard products and general unscrupulous practices by data and > >>> voice service providers. > >>> > >>> The new lobby, which starts work later this month, will particularly > >>> address the issue of slow data speeds delivered by Internet service > >>> providers that do not correspond with the bandwidth paid for; > >>> overpricing of services and substandard mobile handsets sold at rock > >>> bottom prices through product promotions. > >>> > >>> The lobby's agenda is to ensure that consumers get value for money; > >>> act as an arbiter between consumers and service providers; be a > >>> platform for redress; be a proactive independent body that will set > >>> standards for service providers and also create an avenue for > >>> educating the public on consumer rights. > >>> > >>> "We want to bring the different players together for the good of the > >>> industry. Consumers will get to understand what the suppliers are > >>> giving them and the service providers will in turn realise that they > >>> cannot get away with poor service," said James Wire Lunghabo, > >>> chairman of the lobby and an IT expert at Linux Solutions. > >>> > >>> Mr Lunghabo said the lobby is not out to antagonise service providers > >>> but to hold them accountable and make them understand that "quality > >>> of service in the ICT sector is a right, not a favour." > >>> > >>> The chairman of the Parliamentary ICT Committee Edward Baliddawa, > >>> said, "The lobby is a good initiative that will create checks and > >>> balances within the industry. It will go a long way in helping to > >>> educate consumers, most of whom do not have the capacity to verify > >>> quality of services offered." > >>> > >>> The lobby group will complement the regulator Uganda Communications > >>> Commission, which is mandated by the government to do this work. > >>> > >>> But critics say that though the Commission is mandated to handle > >>> consumer complaints, the fact that it is funded by the service > >>> providers, it cannot not be a fair arbiter. > >>> > >>> The Commission is funded through licence fees paid by ICT operators, > >>> the government, a 1 per cent levy from operators' revenue under the > >>> Rural Communication Development Fund and other fees, which the lobby > >>> group says should be accounted for by an independent body. The > >>> Commission runs a consumer relations desk that has been accused of > >>> being docile. > >>> > >>> Commission officials said the new lobby is free to ask it for funding > >>> as funds for such activities are available, given that the issue of > >>> consumer protection is too big to be handled by a single entity. > >>> > >>> "We welcome every initiative and will be glad to have civil society > >>> and public collaboration. The issue of consumer protection calls for > >>> concerted efforts by all stakeholders in the sector," said Fred > >>> Otunnu, the Director of Communications and Consumer Affairs at the > >>> UCC. > >>> > >>> However, some industry players have already expressed reservations, > >>> saying that if the lobby is to be funded by the Commission, it will > >>> be controlled by the government and so lose its independence. > >>> > >>> http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/- > >>> <http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/512428/-/6437suz/-> > >>> /index.html > >

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Comms ACT - What happens to KENIC?
by Michuki Mwangi 12 Jan '09

12 Jan '09

Hi all, According to the new communications ACT, it appears that going forward KENIC will have to acquire a license (from CCK) to continue managing the ccTLD. KENIC is established as a PPP of which CCK is a party to. 1) Is there any precedence where the regulator (CCK) is party to or legally seats on the board of licensee ?. Wouldnt this constitute to a conflict of interest on its end? if not then all is well. a) If this is the case, what impact would this have on the organizations governance structure, the ppp model and where KENIC is hosted. b) Worth taking note, with the model being recognized as a global best practice for ccTLDs, what message are we sending out to the rest of the world?. 2) With the introductions of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and IDN ccTLDs by ICANN, does that mean i now have an opportunity to apply for a license to run the .ke equivalent in arabic script? and use the same license to acquire the mandate from ICANN. 3) Section 88 - does it mean that anyone can also now go and apply for a license to operate second levels under ccTLDs. For instance are we ready to run a split registry where .go.ke is run by e-gov and .ac.ke is run by KENET etc; and others that maybe proposed (since its subject to license issuance) in the future. For argument sake 'i have an application for .bank.ke for the financial sector and the catch would be that i would provide DNNSEC which KENIC doesnt offer at the moment.' Do i qualify for a sub-registry license? IMHO, i hope such and issues that i have noted on the Certificate Authority sections are equally reviewed for the greater good. Best regards, Michuki.

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by Margaret Gichuki 11 Jan '09

11 Jan '09

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Mobinfo - Mobile Information
by Michael Wakahe 11 Jan '09

11 Jan '09

Check out the web and mobile directory service at this website: http://www.mobinfo.co.ke. Regards, Michael

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Civil Society Congress Forum on Kenya ICT Act
by Bill Kagai 11 Jan '09

11 Jan '09

Friends, You may wish to pen in to your diaries this interesting public forum that will be held at the Hilton on Tuesday, 13th January 2009. -Hilton Hotel, Tuesday, 13th January 2009, 2.00 - 5.00pm. -Keynote - Hon. Farah Maalim - Deputy Speaker. -Presentations - Mbugua Mureithi and Mildred Ngesa. -Discussants - Paul Muite, Ezekiel Mutua, Wahu Kaara, Linus Gitahi and our very own, Alex Gakuru. -Moderator - Haron Ndubi. -Convenor - National Civil Society Congress. Full details on today's, Sunday Standard, Pg.7. -- Bildad Kagai MD - MediaCorp Limited Nairobi Stock Exchange Authorised Information Vendor Suite B2, Tetu Court, State House Avenue P. O. Box 20311 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Tel. 254 20 272 8332 Fax. Rendered Obsolete S - 1°17'13.8" E - 36°48'22.7" www.mediacorp.co.ke ---

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Deadline January 18th for Citizen Media Outreach Projects
by Janet Feldman 10 Jan '09

10 Jan '09

http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org/blog/2008/12/23/rising-voices-seeks-mi… Application Deadline: January 18, 2009 Rising Voices (http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org) the outreach arm of Global Voices (http://globalvoicesonline.org) is now accepting project proposals for microgrant funding of up to $5,000 for new media outreach projects. Ideal applicants will present innovative and detailed proposals to teach citizen media techniques to communities that are poorly positioned to discover and take advantage of tools like blogging, video-blogging, and podcasting on their own. As the internet becomes more accessible to more people, including mobile phone users, the so-called digital divide seems to be narrowing. In its place, however, we see a participation gap in which the vast majority of blogs, podcasts, and online video are being produced in middle-class neighborhoods in major cities around the world. Rising Voices aims to help bring new voices from new communities and speaking new languages to the conversational web, by providing resources and funding to local groups reaching out to underrepresented communities in the developing world. Please visit our current list of grantees for project examples: http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org/projects. The sky is the limit, but unfortunately funding is not. Rising Voices outreach grants will range from $2,000 to $5,000. Please be as thoughtful, specific, and realistic as possible when drafting your budgets. Successful projects will be prominently featured on Global Voices. Grantees are expected to host regular workshops to train participants how to start and maintain a weblog, upload and share digital photographs, and produce basic videos. Grantees are also required to post regular project evaluations and updates to the Rising Voices website. Completed applications will be accepted no later than Sunday, January 18. Please submit your completed application on the Rising Voices apply page: http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org/apply/ Feel free to ask questions in the comments section below or by sending an email to outreach(a)globalvoicesonline.org. All the best, David Sasaki Rising Voices

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Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law
by David Aduda 10 Jan '09

10 Jan '09

Wainana, The media, and not only Media Owners Associations, but editors, journalists, TV and Radio anchors and producers, have always been ready for dialogue and honest one at that. We don't know your criteria for the so-called "well-thought out" memorandum, but we can assure that we had prepared many documents, which we presented to the minister, PS and PM. We will revisit them and prepare something and hopefully it will "well-though and devoid of propoganda". Aduda > ---------- > From: kictanet-bounces+daduda=nation.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke on behalf of Wainaina Mungai > Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 10:52 PM > To: David Aduda > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law > > The Presidential directive to Hon. Poghisio & Hon. Amos Wako has set > the pace for a new engagement strategy. Let's hope it brings to an end > the "drama queen" strategy used by media owners so far. > > The media owners will need to present well thought-out memoranda > devoid of propanganda. I hope they are ready to engage in the same way > as the ICT sector did. > > The proposals by media owners must be subjected to objective debate in > the longterm interests of the nation. > > Wainaina > > On 1/7/09, Wainaina Mungai <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> wrote: > > It sounds like Tanzania has a very objective Media Council. > > > > They recognise that the law is abit too tough but they believe the > > Kenyan media brought it upon themselves when they failed to > > self-regulate. > > > > Through the one-sided campaign, it is clear that the media has no > > intention to implement true self-regulation. Individual media houses > > are now setting standards and walking away from the biased "group > > mind" approach to issues. > > > > Let's hope that Kenya's Media Council will learn from Tanzanians. > > > > Wainaina > > > > On 1/7/09, Jotham Kilimo Mwale <jokilimo(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Hi All, > >> > >> Just came across this view of our Act from Media Council of Tanzania. > >> > >> http://www.dailynews.habarileo.co.tz/magazine/index.php?id=9330 > >> > >> Interesting. > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> Jotham K. Mwale > >> > >> > >> --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Akich Kwach <kwach(a)archway-productions.com> wrote: > >> > >> From: Akich Kwach <kwach(a)archway-productions.com> > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law > >> To: jokilimo(a)yahoo.com > >> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 1:14 AM > >> > >> Hi All, > >> > >> I think it is time time we stopped blaiming our brother and sisters from > >> the > >> media. It is said that if you were in their shoes, you would be shouting > >> loudest > >> like them. I believe they have a point and I do agree with Dorcas > >> Muthoni, > >> the > >> style or approach by the media team might be the problem. As they seek > >> for > >> freedom, they have to be visionery. I am reminded of the wise advice by > >> Lyndon > >> Johnson, a former US president "You do not examine legislation in the > >> light of the benefits it will convey if properly administered, but in the > >> light > >> of the wrongs it would do and the harms it would cause if improperly > >> administered." > >> > >> To set the records straight, I do support the signing of the Bill and the > >> rest > >> of the amendments can be lobbied for later. It is sad the Wanjikus, > >> Atienos > >> and > >> Moraas outside Nairobi would find it difficult to know the benefits the > >> new > >> law > >> carries because the same media that should have passed the message is > >> still > >> in a > >> "mourning period". How can we help spread the message? > >> > >> I look forward to the discussions as stated by Walu > >> > >> Akich Kwach > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barrack Otieno" > >> <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > >> To: <kwach(a)archway-productions.com> > >> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions"> > >> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 10:29 PM > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law > >> > >> > >> You have a point David, this convergence business is a bit confusing > >> to the waheshimiwa as well as a good number of Kenyans, i bet eighty > >> percent might no understand what is going on, Alex you seem to be > >> having some answers though your answers are too complicated :) > >> Let the debate continue > >> > >> On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:14 PM, <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >>> Barrack, I don't see our pt of diff. Media are the first users of ict > >> and thea is no doubt ict is imptant in a modern ecoomy. But that's it. > >> So > >> is freedom of speech and access to information. > >>> And we don't have to compare media and ict. What I state and repeat is > >> the tendency by ict buffs to think only ict in isolation or see nothing > >> wrong > >> else with the aw as long as their concerns are taken care of, then say > >> dismissively that there are other iinstitutions to deal with their > >> legitimate > >> concerns or reason should prevail. Which? How come ict folks are not > >> raising > >> their voices on thoz issues they acknowledge media have except as btw or > >> in > >> a > >> back handed manner? Am very awake to the fact the country desperately > >> needed > >> to > >> kick up the ict sector with facilitative legislation. I have personally > >> suffered > >> from its lacking. But we can't gloss over fundamental issues out of that > >> desperation! > >>> China has all the ict you want but wat kind of society is it. You > >> can't enjoy ict in a repressive environment. And this country is in the > >> cusp > >> of potential tyranny midwifed by our unresolved political equations that > >> we > >> are > >> just about to begin to resolve. If any political axis should be handed > >> control > >> over the media, even with its weaknesses, you will rue the day you > >> dismissed > >> our > >> protestations. > >>> I have written too much and may be I feel too strongly about this but no > >> emotions. Straight shooting perhaps. > >>> David > >>> > >>> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device > >>> > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: "Barrack Otieno" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > >>> > >>> Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:36:51 > >>> To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law > >>> > >>> > >>> Bwana Makali, > >>> I think you are being sensational, lets try and get emotions out of > >>> this argument, for as long as i can remember media practioners have > >>> always rubbished the role of ICT in the countries socio-political > >>> landscape, i witnessed this behaviour in a forum sponsored by Unesco > >>> at the Grand Regency a couple of years ago which was apparently > >>> chaired by CEO's from leading media houses and i can see bwana makali > >>> repeating it on this list which is unaccepatble here even though we > >>> are democratic!!, give us a break sir. None the less may be we need > >>> our own ministry as Dr Siganga says to champion the ICT agenda and > >>> save us from this circus. The Media has a point and we all agree that > >>> there are contentious issues that need to be sorted out however let > >>> reason prevail, we have instituions in place to handle this kind of > >>> problems and they need to be put into use > >>> > >>> On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 6:59 PM, <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >>>> The media's ref to the comm amendm bill 2008 (yuck!) as media or > >> ict bill is attributable to two factors. The media have a right and an > >> editorial > >> licence to abbreviate long and cumbersome names. Do you guys know how > >> difficult > >> it is to write headlines? Write one to test your editorial skills - 25 > >> letters > >> across 40cms and include all that communications bla bla!?> > >>>> Second, the media have a right to christen anything for ease of > >> reference. Why aren't you media phobes complaining about ndungu, waki, > >> kriegler or whatever other commissions that don't exist in fact and which > >> you have quite happily swallowed? wats wrong with the media or ict or > >> (next) > >> postal bill if it captures the essence of what is on the table or > >> disputed? > >> I > >> find it trite argument to insist that the media have misrepresented the > >> bill. If > >> there is nothing contestable about the others, or they are less > >> controversial or > >> for whatever reason they dim in significance, what is the big deal? > >>>> Finally, of course, some media could just have failed to see the > >> bigger picture and erroneously referred to it as media bill. In which > >> case > >> that > >> all fair in war and love. You can't moan till morning. > >>>> Let's face the facts. The law has bad provisions that only myopic > >> and selfish people or those with axes to grind the media can't see. > >> Unfortunately, it takes a very short time before the reality catches up > >> with > >> such people wen they find themselves on the receiving end. > >>>> Jog your memory. > >>>> David > >>>> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device > >>>> > >>>> -----Original Message----- > >>>> From: "waudo siganga" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> > >>>> > >>>> Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:35:00 > >>>> To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > >>>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy > >> Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Thanks for noting the changing goal posts in terms of the title of > >> this > >>>> Law Alice. In fact a short while ago some referred to it as the > >> "ICT > >>>> Bill" before briefly reverting to Kenya Communications > >> (Amendment) Bill > >>>> 2008 and then finally resting at "Media Bill". For me I > >> think I > >>>> understand the reasons for this confusion, particularly for the > >> public: > >>>> this is a compound Law in one basket. The lesson I learn is that in > >>>> future we need to change some things otherwise it is possible to reach > >> a > >>>> stage where useful ICT Policy, Legislative and regulatory development > >>>> processes are held back by things that really have nothing to do with > >>>> ICT. What if the courier services who are now regulated by this Law > >> had > >>>> successfully opposed it? We would be missing e-transactions > >> legislation > >>>> simply because of a function that has nothing to do with ICT. > >>>> For starters, the Government should restructure so that we have an ICT > >>>> only Ministry like they have in India, Egypt, Mauritius and other > >>>> countries worth copying. For many years after independence we had a > >>>> Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. That Minstry should be > >> revived > >>>> to focus on the interests of our media brothers. > >>>> Right now it is very difficult to pin down what is "ICT" in > >> Kenya. Some > >>>> of the issues being brought under the umbrella of "ICT" are > >> those that > >>>> the real ICT people cannot contribute to. Some people are saying > >>>> everything is OK because of "convergence". But as can be > >> seen, even > >>>> trying to converge Laws is an issue unto itself. > >>>> > >>>> Waudo > >>>> On Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:47:32 +0300, "alice" > >> <alice(a)apc.org> said: > >>>>> I agree and for Pete's/Jane's sake could media drop the > >> "media bill" > >>>>> reference. It is the Kenya Communications (Amendment) bill 2008, > >> which > >>>>> covers much much more than broadcasting issues. and much more > >>>>> importantly it finally deals with issues of convergence from a > >>>>> technological, content, regulatory, as well as economic > >> perspective. it > >>>>> is important that the communications "sector" adapts to > >> this global > >>>>> convergence trend/scenario, because it will provide for expansion> > >> of > >>>>> universal access to ICTs, in terms of reducing costs while > >> stimulating > >>>>> economic and social growth. This can only be done through > >> appropriate > >>>>> ICT policy and regulatory mechanisms, which the bill provides for. > >>>>> > >>>>> What we should be focusing on are the challenges that will come > >> with > >>>>> this dynamic because adaption to convergence is not the end point. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> best > >>>>> alice > >>>>> > >>>>> p.s. views are personal and not a reflection of any of the > >>>>> institutions/organisations I am affiliated with. > >>>>> > >>>>> > Great suggestions, > >>>>> > > >>>>> > I feel we can support the media but not in-toto. > >>>>> > > >>>>> > First, it would be nice of the MoA et. al. to let go of the > >> negative > >>>>> > "Media Bill" campaign and engage constructively > >> with other players. > >>>>> > > >>>>> > Secondly, media should consider calling ICT advocacy > >> personalities to > >>>>> > a forum where they can share how ICT issues have successfully > >> been > >>>>> > incorporated without the animosity that is common when > >> advocating for > >>>>> > media issues. > >>>>> > > >>>>> > I believe the media needs to feel secure that if their > >> arguments are > >>>>> > valid, they'll have our undivided support....issue by > >> issue. > >>>>> > > >>>>> > Wainaina > >>>>> > > >>>>> > On 1/4/09, Bill Kagai <billkagai(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>>>> > > >>>>> >> The 4 fundamentals; > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> 1. When the Media fraternity suggested the bill be > >> rejected in-toto, >> ICT > >>>>> >> sector players felt this was akin to pouring the birth > >> water together >> with > >>>>> >> the baby. Personally I am happy the ICT issues did not go > >> down the >> drain. > >>>>> >> And I think that was what many of us were asking for. > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> 2. The Media has genuine concerns as Haron Ndubi > >> articulated in his >> legal > >>>>> >> opinion on the probibity of the bill. However, the Media > >> completely >> blacked > >>>>> >> out ICT sector concerns during our campaign to have the > >> bill signed. >> We even > >>>>> >> went out of the way to show the remedies to the issues > >> through the > >>>>> >> miscelleneous amendment bill as suggested in the very > >> fast legal >> opinion > >>>>> >> whose author requested we keep his/her identity > >> anonymous. > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> 3. ICT players and especially Kictanet ought to prove > >> it's the bigger >> wo/man > >>>>> >> by showing solidarity in the front-line with our cousins > >> in the Media > >>>>> >> looking for a way out of the quagmire. We do not have to > >> ignore them >> simply > >>>>> >> because they refused to side with us in our campaign. > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> 4. We are extremely careless in handling crisis. If you > >> are familiar >> with > >>>>> >> Newton's method of factoring variable change and the > >> Monty Hall > >>>>> >> > >> Paradox<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_paradox>, > >>>>> >> then we can analyse the options the President had > >> mathematically. > >>>>> >> 4a) Sign Bill > >>>>> >> 4b) Don't Sign Bill > >>>>> >> 4c) Do nothing and hold Kenyans in suspense. > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> Each option had a 33% probability of being the > >> 'right' decision. So, > >>>>> >> assuming he had not seen the bill earlier since he was > >> not the author >> and > >>>>> >> had decided not to sign the bill following the Media > >> owners petition, >> was it > >>>>> >> wise to change his decision from 'Don't Sign' > >> to 'Sign'?? > >>>>> >> Monty Hall > >> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_paradox> proves >> that > >>>>> >> changing the decision increases the probability of > >> getting it 'right' >> to > >>>>> >> 66.6%. And that is proven by the fact that we [in ICT] > >> feel content >> and > >>>>> >> support ways of also making our brothers in the media > >> achieve 'State >> of > >>>>> >> Nirvana'. This bill will also give the Minister of> > >> Finance some >> head-up > >>>>> >> before he dismisses innovations such as M-Pesa without > >> prior >> knowledge. > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> Conclusion; > >>>>> >> For Makali, Openda, Kaikai and other leading Media > >> personalities who >> I know > >>>>> >> are on this list, why don't you invite ICT > >> stakeholders in to your >> media > >>>>> >> stations to engage Kenyans on what is good and what is > >> bad in the ICT >> [not > >>>>> >> Media] bill so that we can fight together against what we > >> feel is not >> good?? > >>>>> >> This has nothing to do with whether the grand coalition > >> will hold or >> not, > >>>>> >> since neither the Right Honourable nor His Excellency > >> drafted this >> bill. We > >>>>> >> did and the buck should stop with us!!! > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> -- > >>>>> >> Bildad Kagai > >>>>> >> MD - MediaCorp Limited > >>>>> >> Nairobi Stock Exchange Authorised Information Vendor > >>>>> >> Suite B2, Tetu Court, State House Avenue > >>>>> >> P. O. Box 20311 - 00200 > >>>>> >> Nairobi, Kenya > >>>>> >> Tel. 254 20 272 8332 > >>>>> >> Fax. Rendered Obsolete > >>>>> >> S - 1°17'13.8" > >>>>> >> E - 36°48'22.7" > >>>>> >> www.mediacorp.co.ke > >>>>> >> --- > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 6:21 PM, alice > >> <alice(a)apc.org> wrote: > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >>> Thank you Wainaina. Happy 2009. > >>>>> >>> Now that the bill has been signed, what does the ICT > >> industry think >>> about > >>>>> >>> this whole debate? especially those who have worked > >> for such a long >>> time > >>>>> >>> with government to introduce legislation for the > >> sector? > >>>>> >>> > >>>>> >>> best > >>>>> >>> alice > >>>>> >>> > >>>>> >>> Happy New Year for ICT development in Kenya. > >>>>> >>> > >>>>> >>>> We can now look at the Media's concerns on > >> the Kenya Communications > >>>>> >>>> Act and support whatever amendments may be > >> justified. > >>>>> >>>> > >>>>> >>>> Wainaina > >>>>> >>>> > >>>>> >>>> > >>>>> >>>> > >>>>> >>>> > >>>>> >>> > >>>>> >>>_______________________________________________ > >>>>> >>> kictanet mailing list > >>>>> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>>>> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>>>> >>> > >>>>> >>> This message was sent to: billkagai(a)gmail.com > >>>>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >>>>> >>> > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/billkagai%40gmail.com > >>>>> >>> > >>>>> >>> > >>>>> > > >>>>> > > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> kictanet mailing list > >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>>>> > >>>>> This message was sent to: emailsignet(a)mailcan.com > >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >>>>> > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emailsignet%40mailcan.… > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> kictanet mailing list > >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>>> > >>>> This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com > >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo.com > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> kictanet mailing list > >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>>> > >>>> This message was sent to: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com > >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail… > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Barrack O. 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Kibaki signs Bill into law
by Wainaina Mungai 09 Jan '09

09 Jan '09

Happy New Year for ICT development in Kenya. We can now look at the Media's concerns on the Kenya Communications Act and support whatever amendments may be justified. Wainaina -- Sent from my mobile device --- http://www.bungesms.com TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms KABISSA.org - http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network KAMPALA Workshop presentation - http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya…

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Fwd: W3C Workshop on the Mobile Web, 1-2 April, Maputo
by alice 09 Jan '09

09 Jan '09

FYI: Please note deadlines.... January 12, 2009 - Deadline for abstract submission see others below. best alice ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE WORLD WIDE WEB CONSORTIUM Africa Perspective on the Role of Mobile Technologies in Fostering Social Development 1-2 April 2009, Maputo, Mozambique Hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of Mozambique ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: http://www.w3.org/2008/10/MW4D_WS/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ W3C WORKSHOP CALL FOR PARTICIPATION The W3C Workshop on the «Africa Perspective on the Role of Mobile Technologies in Fostering Social and Economic Development» aims to understand specific challenges of using mobile phones and Web technologies to deliver services to underprivileged populations of developing countries, and to capture the specificities of the African context. More specifically, workshop participants will discuss the barriers for potential content providers (NGO/ grassroots, government, entrepreneur, etc.) to develop and deploy services, and the barriers for the targeted population to access these services (issues around illiteracy, internationalization, accessibility, usability, etc.). TOPICS OF DISCUSSION The Web, and ICT in general, has been recognized as a great tool to potentially resolve the historical divides between developed and developing economies by providing an infrastructure to deploy minimal services (health, education, business, government, etc.) to rural communities and under-privileged populations. A new hope is coming with the very high penetration rate of mobile telephony in emerging economies. The challenges that the workshop will explore involve a coordinated approach from different fields, and different actors. Topics that might serve as appropriate discussion points for position papers include, but are not limited to: * Analysis of use-cases / real-world projects. * Challenges of integrating ICTs in rural communities. * Usability and Human-Computer Interfaces (HCI) challenges of mobile browser and mobile content. * Challenges and potential solutions against illiteracy. * Analysis on the way the mobile phones and/or the Web could improve people's lives in developing countries. * Comparison between different potential platforms to support ICT's deployment (mobile phones, low-cost laptop, telecenters, etc.). * Challenges of sustainability, scalability and replicability. * Challenges and opportunity of integrating mobile phones in specific domains: eGovernment projects (mGovernment), e-health projects, disaster management, etc. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Representatives from the following communities are encouraged to attend: * ICT for Development experts * Academics from developed and developing nations * Field practitioners and NGO/grassroots organizations * Local entrepreneurs with experience in ICT services * Usability, accessibility and Web experts * Mobile industry and digital divide experts REQIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION There is no participation fee and W3C membership is not required in order to participate in the workshop. Because of the space limitation and to ensure relevance of interests, each participant must submit a statement of interest before February 12, 2009. In addition, each participant wishing to have a paper published on the workshop Web site and/or wishing to make a presentation during the event must submit a position paper abstract no later than January 12, 2009. More details are available on the workshop page at: http://www.w3.org/2008/10/MW4D_WS/#Participation Authors will be notified of the decision of the Program Committee by January 25, 2009. All statement of interests, as well as selected papers will be made public before the workshop. IMPORTANT DATES * January 12, 2009 - Deadline for abstract submission * January 25, 2009 - Committee decisions and abstract selection * February 20, 2009 - Program released * March 10, 2009 - Deadline for full paper submissions * March 15, 2009 - End of sponsorship opportunity * March 20, 2009 - Deadline for registration * April 1-2, 2009 - Workshop WORKSHOP ORGANIZATION The workshop will be chaired by Stéphane Boyera (W3C,Chair of the Mobile Web for Social Development group)and George Sadowsky. The Program Committee currently hosts: * Ken Banks, Kiwanja.net * Anthony Bloome, Peace Corps * Philip Hoschka, W3C * Michael Maltese, Legatum Center * Gary Marsden, University of Cape Town * Americo Muchanga, University Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique * David Sawe, Government of Tanzania * Alice Wanjira Munya, Kenya ICT Action Network * Raul Zambrano, UNDP SPONSOR THIS WORKSHOP! This workshop offers a sponsorship program, as a marketing opportunity that enables sponsors to showcase their organization and to communicate to the community of participants, and to the industry at large, that their organization is a driving force within the mobile Web for social development community. There are three levels of sponsorship (Platinum/Gold/Silver) offering a wide range of benefits. For further information, please contact Stéphane Boyera (boyera(a)w3.org) and Marie-Claire Forgue (mcf(a)w3.org) before 15 March 2009. Note: this sponsorship program is designed to enable participation by individuals and organizations with particular expertise, but who might not otherwise be able to attend due to travel or other costs. -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Re: [kictanet] Rwanda
by Barrack Otieno 08 Jan '09

08 Jan '09

Media issues aside, i read this article and i was wondering why cant we implement some of this ???? Electronic driving licences to be ready next month Monday, 5th January 2009 BY EDWIN MUSONI KIGALI - The Rwanda National Police (RNP) will start distributing new electronic driving licences next month to people who registered for them, the head of Traffic Police, Superintendent Robert Niyonshuti has said. The plastic license will have a built-in data bar that will contain all details of the holder. The process of registering for the electronic driving licenses commenced in the last quarter of 2008 and according to Niyonshuti, the police is now in the final stages of verifying the lists of the individuals who registered for the new licenses. Speaking to The New Times yesterday, Niyonshuti said: "registration for the licenses has ended and we are now finalising the process of verification of people put on the list to get them." Only those who owned old driving licenses were registered on the list to get the electronic ones. As a way of verification, police are checking details of the old licenses to see if they correspond with details in the police data base. Niyonshuti however added that there is a number of people who did not register for the new license because they had not got their new national identity cards. "We have considered those people as well, their registration is commencing mid this month and we request those who had not received the new IDs during the first exercise to come and register," said the traffic boss. Asked how Rwandans in the Diaspora would get their driving licences, Niyonshuti said that the National Steering Committee in charge of issuing the electronic identification is working in partnership with all Rwandan embassies abroad to ensure that every national in the Diaspora gets his or her document. "We will ensure that no Rwandan national misses or faces any hardship in getting the license," said Niyonshuti. The new state-of the-art driving licenses cost Rwf50, 000 and the government contracted the famous De La Rue, a British security printing, papermaking and cash handling Systems Company headquartered in Basingstoke Hampshire, to manufacture the cards. All the driving license categories in Rwanda will be required to be electronic and the new categories that did not exist before such as A1 and B1 for handicapped motorists will also be issued at the same technology and cost. Another new category is for D1 vehicles that carry over 30 passengers. http://www.newtimes .co.rw/index. php?issue= 13766&article= 12202<http://www.newtimes.co.rw/index.php?issue=13766&article=12202> Barrack O. Otieno ISSEN CONSULTING Tel: +254721325277 +254726544442 +254733206359 www.issenconsult.com http://projectdiscovery.or.ke To give up the task of reforming society is to give up ones responsibility as a free man. Alan Paton, South Africa

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Re: [kictanet] FW: Nation Media Group sacks 100 journalists forsupporting Media Bill
by Marie-Anne Kinyanjui 08 Jan '09

08 Jan '09

Absolutely not true. -----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+mkinyanjui=nation.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mkinyanjui=nation.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of James Kagwe Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 4:29 PM To: Marie-Anne Kinyanjui Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] FW: Nation Media Group sacks 100 journalists forsupporting Media Bill Got this forward from someone..... Just wondering if this is true.... someone who might be aware Subject: FW: Nation Media Group sacks 100 journalists for supporting Media Bill In an unprecedented move aimed at gagging their own journalists, Nation Media Group has sacked 100 journalists for refusing to be used to demonstrate against the so called draconian media bill. Media owners have taken an uncompromising view of any journalist who voices a different opinion from that of media owners when it comes to the media act. Some journalists have said clearly that the media act does not contain any draconian clauses but journalists are being forced to write stories to support media owners who are scared that the legislation will weaken their power. Some of those fired include Nation News Editor Emman Omari, NTV Anchor Winnie Mukami, Coast Bureau Chief Edman Kwen.... Read full story here http://www.kenyanewsroom.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3 7&Itemid=1 <http://www.kenyanewsroom.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id= 37&Itemid=1> _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: mkinyanjui(a)nation.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mkinyanjui%40nation .co.ke DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Nation Media Group. �To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone.�

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Digitally Networked Technology in Kenya's 2007-2008 Post-Election Crisis
by alice 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

<http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/publications/2008/Digitally_Networked_Technolo…> Digitally Networked Technology in Kenya's 2007-2008 Post-Election Crisis Abstract Written largely through the lens of rich nations, scholars have developed theories about how digital technology affects democracy. However, largely due to a paucity of evidence, these theories have excluded the experience of Sub-Saharan Africa, where meaningful access to digital tools is only beginning to emerge, but where the struggles between failed state and functioning democracy are profound. Using the lens of the 2007-2008 Kenyan Presidential Election Crisis, this case study illustrates how digitally networked technologies, specifically mobile phones and the Internet, were a catalyst to both predatory behavior such as ethnic-based mob violence and to civic behaviors such as citizen journalism and human rights campaigns. The paper concludes with the notion that while digital tools can help promote transparency and keep perpetrators from facing impunity, they can also increase the ease of promoting hate speech and ethnic divisions.

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ICT SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT TRAINING, 19TH - 21ST JANUARY 2009
by Marketing ICT 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

*Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) /IT Enabled Services (ITES) * *SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA) TRAINING * *19TH TO 21ST JANUARY 2009* Kenya ICT Board will facilitate a BPO/IT Enabled Services *Service Level Agreement training** course on 19th – 21st January 2009 from 8a.m. – 5.p.m*, *at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi.* This course is designed to equip participants with detailed understanding of the issues that arise in the negotiation and delivery of SLAs for ICT and BPO services such as scope creep, resources stretch, time and expectations management. It encompasses skills for developing, managing and concluding contractual agreements for BPO/ICT related services, including but not limited to :- 1) BPO services 2) Call center services 3) Data/document management services, 4) Software development and/or animation 5) In-house agreements between departments, vendors, customers 6) IT Support and shared-services - 3rd Party ICT service-based contracts including hardware support and software support *Program * *Day 1:* · Designing a Sourcing Strategy · Designing Outsourcing Agreements *Day 2:* · Developing and Managing ICT Service and Service Level Agreements · Managing Outsourcing Agreements *Day 3:* · Main components of a Service Level Agreement · Success · Failure on completion, participants will be equipped with skills for:- · Developing outsourcing and sourcing strategies · Outsourcing procurement · Identifying and stating service requirements · Managing ICT service contracts Who should attend? · CEO's and CIO's · Head of Legal Departments · Business Development Directors and Managers · IT Directors · Risk Managers · Contract Director and Managers · Procurement and Purchasing Managers · Sales Directors and Managers The total cost is *$ 500( Ksh 40,000)* but Kenya ICT Board will subsidize the cost by 80% so that participants pay *Kshs. 8,000 only.* Please email events(a)ict.go.ke to book your space today and visit Kenya ICT Board, 12th Floor Teleposta Towers to make your payments. Deadline for registration: *12th January 2009**.* Limited availability. -- Marketing Department 12th Floor Teleposta Towers, Koinange Lane Entrance PO Box 27150 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: 020-8015254 / 020-2089061 Fax: 020-2211962

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ETR machines
by nancy bosire 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Anyone know where i can get ERT Machines for between 15-20k? -- Sincerely yours, Nancy Bosire Managing Director Blueline Synergy Limited Tel: 020 2317230/29 Mobile: 0721907995 info@bluelinesynergy.com,nancy@bluelinesynergy.com http://www.bluelinesynergy.com Domain Registration.Web Design & Hosting.Software Development.LAN/WAN setup.Maintenance.Projectors. New/Used PCs & Laptops.Computer Accessories.Office Stationary "Your consistent thoughts create your consistent results." "Whatever your mind expects and demands, it will find a way to produce it." - Napoleon Hill 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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Fwd: Beta Testers Needed for BCAT
by Judy Okite 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Info For those in the pursuit for elearning. Kind Regards, ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Priti Rohra <priti.rohra(a)n-syst.com> Date: Jan 7, 2009 10:25 AM Subject: Beta Testers Needed for BCAT To: w3c-wai-ig(a)w3.org Hello All, Right to education is universal. Education has evolved from blackboard to keyboard. Elearning has broken the geographical barriers and made it possible for people to access knowledge with ease and convenience. Despite the benefits offered by Elearning, it is not possible for students with special needs to access Elearning courses. Students using assistive technologies can with little ease access HTML based elearning but are deprived of the rich learning experience provided by technologies such as Flash. The common myth that prevails is that 'Flash cannot be made accessible' Its time that we over come this myth and change the mind set to 'Flash can be made Accessible' Net Systems Informatics & BarrierBreak Technologies have taken the initiative to break this myth and have launched the Beta version of "BarrierBreak Course Authoring Tool (BCAT)". BCAT is designed and developed to assist teachers/authors in creating accessible Flash based Elearning courses. BCAT is an easy to use tool with in-built keyboard and screen reader support enabling students with disabilities to experience the power of Elearning! BCAT comprises of two main components, Course Authoring Tool based on Moodle Learning Management System and Flash Architecture to access the course contents. In addition, the teacher/author can add various accessibility options to the course such as: Alternate Text, Captions, and Transcripts. Once the course is published, the contents are generated in to XML and users can access the course using a Flash player. The Flash course thus created provides users with an "Accessibility Panel" to meet their needs: - Show/Hide Captions - Audio Transcript - Change Themes - Small/Large Icons - Show/Hide Labels - Change Text Size We invite users with disabilities, teachers/authors, accessibility community at large to access BCAT and provide their valuable feedback and suggestions to make BCAT a tool for inclusive education. To access Beta version of BCAT, visit: http://www.n-syst.com/lms/login/signup.php. Once you sign up, you will receive an email including further instructions. Along with the email, you will receive a ReadMe file, documentation for creating a course, documentation for using the course and bug report file. The Beta Test Run is open until 20th January 2009. All suggestions are highly appreciated and will help us to make BCAT more user-friendly and accessible for all. Thanks & Regards, Net Systems Informatics & BarrierBreak Technologies Team www.n-syst.com |www.barrierbreak.com |e-learning(a)n-syst.com<%7Ce-learning(a)n-syst.com> Thanks & Regards, Priti Rohra Accessibility Tester Net Systems Informatics (India) Pvt. Ltd. Web: www.n-syst.com|www.barrierbreak.com Blog: www.barrierbreak.com/blog Please don't print this email unless you really need to. This will preserve trees on our planet. -- "Each of us is great insofar as we perceive and act on the infinite possibilities which lie undiscovered and unrecognized about us." James Harvey Robinson

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[Fwd: [Fibre-for-africa] East African Fibre]
by alice 06 Jan '09

06 Jan '09

Happy new year African fibre folk! Haven't given up hope on the African fibre mapipedia. I found a basic map on an ITU presentation of some East African fibre links. Grateful if someone could validate or even expand on them. http://www.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=10170216144600907258… Cheers.... Steve P.S. No doubt most have seen the France Telecom announcement of the ACE cable from Gabon to France. Have added it to the undersea cable map at http://manypossibilities.net/african-undersea-cables/ -- Steve Song http://manypossibilities.net _______________________________________________ Fibre-for-africa mailing list Fibre-for-africa(a)lists.apc.org http://lists.apc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fibre-for-africa

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FW: Nation Media Group sacks 100 journalists for supporting Media Bill
by James Kagwe 06 Jan '09

06 Jan '09

Got this forward from someone..... Just wondering if this is true.... someone who might be aware Subject: FW: Nation Media Group sacks 100 journalists for supporting Media Bill In an unprecedented move aimed at gagging their own journalists, Nation Media Group has sacked 100 journalists for refusing to be used to demonstrate against the so called draconian media bill. Media owners have taken an uncompromising view of any journalist who voices a different opinion from that of media owners when it comes to the media act. Some journalists have said clearly that the media act does not contain any draconian clauses but journalists are being forced to write stories to support media owners who are scared that the legislation will weaken their power. Some of those fired include Nation News Editor Emman Omari, NTV Anchor Winnie Mukami, Coast Bureau Chief Edman Kwen.... Read full story here http://www.kenyanewsroom.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3 7&Itemid=1 <http://www.kenyanewsroom.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id= 37&Itemid=1>

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Fw: RE: Kibaki signs Bill into law
by John Walubengo 06 Jan '09

06 Jan '09

looks like this response was burning and cant wait for next weeks discussion on the same. walu. --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Concerned Citizen <kenyacitizen(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Concerned Citizen <kenyacitizen(a)gmail.com> > Subject: RE: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 11:24 AM > Please post this view on Kictanet. > > Four things are annoying this concerned citizen about this > debate. > > 1) The media has doen the country a dis-service by failing > to > highlight the good in this act. generally the media should > stop > chasing after the horse which has already bolted the > stable. The bill > is now an act. As far "media" concerns go - the > ONLY way to get rid of > offending emergency clause is to take the bill back to > parliament. > For the media to now paint the picture that the whole > fracas is the > fault of the executive is wrong. It was not the executive > that > approved this bill in various readings in parliament - it > was our MPs. > Why aren't we hearing more about that? > 2) Just who is the "media" we are talking about > here? Are the > interests of journalists who work on a daily basis being > represented > here? Personally I have not seen any notable JOURNALIST > supporters of > the bill complain about the bill. Could this be because > they know (as > a growing number of the public are coming to know)that this > is too > much ado about something that cannot now be changed? > 3) For Mr Makali to dismiss the concerns of the ICT > community on this > bill is short-sighted and arrogant. The ICT community has > been > campaigning for several clauses within the bill to be > passed for many > many years - its passing is major cause for celebration for > the entire > country as it creates new business opportunities that will > enrich OUR > economy. In my view, the good in this bill surpasses the > few negative > clauses that are being shoted about from every available > roof-top. > 4) As a member of the media I have never felt so cowed or > suppressed > in my life. My colleagues and I have been forced to accede > to this > "media" agenda without any consultation. > When the Media Bill (see how these ill-thought > abbreviations confuse > the public???) of last year was under debate, we happily > took to the > streets to fight for our press freedoms. > What is happening now is a travesty of our industry - what > was an > ordered campaign against unfair legislation is now becoming > a > witch-hunt where the power of the media is been used > negatively to > attack various structures. > Those who are shouting are risking the very same heavy > investments by > the media they seek to protect and reversing the gains its > taken > decades for this country to acheive which could now be > under a more > serious threat of misuse by a few individuals for personal > gain. > > There is no other industry that needs regulation as much as > the media right now. > > I think what the media should push for now - in the > public's interest > - is a review of the offending clauses by our non-tax > paying friends > in parliament and further, a review of the act itself which > attempts > to lump too many industries togther. > > The views I hold do not reresent the views of my employers > and are > purely personal in nature. > -----Original Message----- > On Behalf Of dmakali(a)yahoo.com > Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:15 PM > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law > > Barrack, I don't see our pt of diff. Media are the > first users of ict > and thea is no doubt ict is imptant in a modern ecoomy. > But that's > it. So is freedom of speech and access to information. > And we don't have to compare media and ict. What I > state and repeat is > the tendency by ict buffs to think only ict in isolation or > see > nothing wrong else with the aw as long as their concerns > are taken > care of, then say dismissively that there are other > iinstitutions to > deal with their legitimate concerns or reason should > prevail. Which? > How come ict folks are not raising their voices on thoz > issues they > acknowledge media have except as btw or in a back handed > manner? Am > very awake to the fact the country desperately needed to > kick up the > ict sector with facilitative legislation. I have personally > suffered > from its lacking. But we can't gloss over fundamental > issues out of > that desperation! > China has all the ict you want but wat kind of society is > it. You > can't enjoy ict in a repressive environment. And this > country is in > the cusp of potential tyranny midwifed by our unresolved > political > equations that we are just about to begin to resolve. If > any political > axis should be handed control over the media, even with its > weaknesses, you will rue the day you dismissed our > protestations. > I have written too much and may be I feel too strongly > about this but > no emotions. Straight shooting perhaps. > David > > Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Barrack Otieno" > <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > > Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:36:51 > To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law > > > Bwana Makali, > I think you are being sensational, lets try and get > emotions out of > this argument, for as long as i can remember media > practioners have > always rubbished the role of ICT in the countries > socio-political > landscape, i witnessed this behaviour in a forum sponsored > by Unesco > at the Grand Regency a couple of years ago which was > apparently > chaired by CEO's from leading media houses and i can > see bwana makali > repeating it on this list which is unaccepatble here even > though we > are democratic!!, give us a break sir. None the less may be > we need > our own ministry as Dr Siganga says to champion the ICT > agenda and > save us from this circus. The Media has a point and we all > agree that > there are contentious issues that need to be sorted out > however let > reason prevail, we have instituions in place to handle this > kind of > problems and they need to be put into use > > On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 6:59 PM, <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > wrote: > > The media's ref to the comm amendm bill 2008 > (yuck!) as media or ict bill is attributable to two factors. > The media have a right and an editorial licence to > abbreviate long and cumbersome names. Do you guys know how > difficult it is to write headlines? Write one to test your > editorial skills - 25 letters across 40cms and include all > that communications bla bla!? > > Second, the media have a right to christen anything > for ease of reference. Why aren't you media phobes > complaining about ndungu, waki, kriegler or whatever other > commissions that don't exist in fact and which you have > quite happily swallowed? wats wrong with the media or ict or > (next) postal bill if it captures the essence of what is on > the table or disputed? I find it trite argument to insist > that the media have misrepresented the bill. If there is > nothing contestable about the others, or they are less > controversial or for whatever reason they dim in > significance, what is the big deal? > > Finally, of course, some media could just have failed > to see the bigger picture and erroneously referred to it as > media bill. In which case that all fair in war and love. You > can't moan till morning. > > Let's face the facts. The law has bad provisions > that only myopic and selfish people or those with axes to > grind the media can't see. Unfortunately, it takes a > very short time before the reality catches up with such > people wen they find themselves on the receiving end. > > Jog your memory. > > David > > Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "waudo siganga" > <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> > > > > Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:35:00 > > To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kibaki signs Bill into law > > > > > > Thanks for noting the changing goal posts in terms of > the title of this > > Law Alice. In fact a short while ago some referred to > it as the "ICT > > Bill" before briefly reverting to Kenya > Communications (Amendment) Bill > > 2008 and then finally resting at "Media > Bill". For me I think I > > understand the reasons for this confusion, > particularly for the public: > > this is a compound Law in one basket. The lesson I > learn is that in > > future we need to change some things otherwise it is > possible to reach a > > stage where useful ICT Policy, Legislative and > regulatory development > > processes are held back by things that really have > nothing to do with > > ICT. What if the courier services who are now > regulated by this Law had > > successfully opposed it? We would be missing > e-transactions legislation > > simply because of a function that has nothing to do > with ICT. > > For starters, the Government should restructure so > that we have an ICT > > only Ministry like they have in India, Egypt, > Mauritius and other > > countries worth copying. For many years after > independence we had a > > Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. That Minstry > should be revived > > to focus on the interests of our media brothers. > > Right now it is very difficult to pin down what is > "ICT" in Kenya. Some > > of the issues being brought under the umbrella of > "ICT" are those that > > the real ICT people cannot contribute to. Some people > are saying > > everything is OK because of "convergence". > But as can be seen, even > > trying to converge Laws is an issue unto itself. > > > > Waudo > > On Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:47:32 +0300, "alice" > <alice(a)apc.org> said: > >> I agree and for Pete's/Jane's sake could > media drop the "media bill" > >> reference. It is the Kenya Communications > (Amendment) bill 2008, which > >> covers much much more than broadcasting issues. > and much more > >> importantly it finally deals with issues of > convergence from a > >> technological, content, regulatory, as well as > economic perspective. it > >> is important that the communications > "sector" adapts to this global > >> convergence trend/scenario, because it will > provide for expansion of > >> universal access to ICTs, in terms of reducing > costs while stimulating > >> economic and social growth. This can only be done > through appropriate > >> ICT policy and regulatory mechanisms, which the > bill provides for. > >> > >> What we should be focusing on are the challenges > that will come with > >> this dynamic because adaption to convergence is > not the end point. > >> > >> > >> > >> best > >> alice > >> > >> p.s. views are personal and not a reflection of > any of the > >> institutions/organisations I am affiliated with. > >> > >> > Great suggestions, > >> > > >> > I feel we can support the media but not > in-toto. > >> > > >> > First, it would be nice of the MoA et. al. to > let go of the negative > >> > "Media Bill" campaign and engage > constructively with other players. > >> > > >> > Secondly, media should consider calling ICT > advocacy personalities to > >> > a forum where they can share how ICT issues > have successfully been > >> > incorporated without the animosity that is > common when advocating for > >> > media issues. > >> > > >> > I believe the media needs to feel secure that > if their arguments are > >> > valid, they'll have our undivided > support....issue by issue. > >> > > >> > Wainaina > >> > > >> > On 1/4/09, Bill Kagai > <billkagai(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > > >> >> The 4 fundamentals; > >> >> > >> >> 1. When the Media fraternity suggested > the bill be rejected in-toto, ICT > >> >> sector players felt this was akin to > pouring the birth water together with > >> >> the baby. Personally I am happy the ICT > issues did not go down the drain. > >> >> And I think that was what many of us were > asking for. > >> >> > >> >> 2. The Media has genuine concerns as > Haron Ndubi articulated in his legal > >> >> opinion on the probibity of the bill. > However, the Media completely blacked > >> >> out ICT sector concerns during our > campaign to have the bill signed. We even > >> >> went out of the way to show the remedies > to the issues through the > >> >> miscelleneous amendment bill as suggested > in the very fast legal opinion > >> >> whose author requested we keep his/her > identity anonymous. > >> >> > >> >> 3. ICT players and especially Kictanet > ought to prove it's the bigger wo/man > >> >> by showing solidarity in the front-line > with our cousins in the Media > >> >> looking for a way out of the quagmire. We > do not have to ignore them simply > >> >> because they refused to side with us in > our campaign. > >> >> > >> >> 4. We are extremely careless in handling > crisis. If you are familiar with > >> >> Newton's method of factoring variable > change and the Monty Hall > >> >> > Paradox<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_paradox>, > >> >> then we can analyse the options the > President had mathematically. > >> >> 4a) Sign Bill > >> >> 4b) Don't Sign Bill > >> >> 4c) Do nothing and hold Kenyans in > suspense. > >> >> > >> >> Each option had a 33% probability of > being the 'right' decision. So, > >> >> assuming he had not seen the bill earlier > since he was not the author and > >> >> had decided not to sign the bill > following the Media owners petition, was it > >> >> wise to change his decision from > 'Don't Sign' to 'Sign'?? > >> >> Monty Hall > <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_paradox> > proves that > >> >> changing the decision increases the > probability of getting it 'right' to > >> >> 66.6%. And that is proven by the fact > that we [in ICT] feel content and > >> >> support ways of also making our brothers > in the media achieve 'State of > >> >> Nirvana'. This bill will also give > the Minister of Finance some head-up > >> >> before he dismisses innovations such as > M-Pesa without prior knowledge. > >> >> > >> >> Conclusion; > >> >> For Makali, Openda, Kaikai and other > leading Media personalities who I know > >> >> are on this list, why don't you > invite ICT stakeholders in to your media > >> >> stations to engage Kenyans on what is > good and what is bad in the ICT [not > >> >> Media] bill so that we can fight together > against what we feel is not good?? > >> >> This has nothing to do with whether the > grand coalition will hold or not, > >> >> since neither the Right Honourable nor > His Excellency drafted this bill. We > >> >> did and the buck should stop with us!!! > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> Bildad Kagai > >> >> MD - MediaCorp Limited > >> >> Nairobi Stock Exchange Authorised > Information Vendor > >> >> Suite B2, Tetu Court, State House Avenue > >> >> P. O. Box 20311 - 00200 > >> >> Nairobi, Kenya > >> >> Tel. 254 20 272 8332 > >> >> Fax. Rendered Obsolete > >> >> S - 1°17'13.8" > >> >> E - 36°48'22.7" > >> >> www.mediacorp.co.ke > >> >> --- > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 6:21 PM, alice > <alice(a)apc.org> wrote: > >> >> > >> >> > >> >>> Thank you Wainaina. Happy 2009. > >> >>> Now that the bill has been signed, > what does the ICT industry think about > >> >>> this whole debate? especially those > who have worked for such a long time > >> >>> with government to introduce > legislation for the sector? > >> >>> > >> >>> best > >> >>> alice > >> >>> > >> >>> Happy New Year for ICT development > in Kenya. > >> >>> > >> >>>> We can now look at the > Media's concerns on the Kenya Communications > >> >>>> Act and support whatever > amendments may be justified. > >> >>>> > >> >>>> Wainaina > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>> > >> > >>>_______________________________________________ > >> >>> kictanet mailing list > >> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> >>> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >> >>> > >> >>> This message was sent to: > billkagai(a)gmail.com > >> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >> >>> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/billkagai%40gmail.com > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >>_______________________________________________ > >> kictanet mailing list > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >> > >> This message was sent to: emailsignet(a)mailcan.com > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emailsignet%40mailcan.… > > > >_______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo.com > >_______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > This message was sent to: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail… > > > > > > -- > Barrack O. 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Fwd: [Ifip_ga] WG: Call for Papers | CENTERIS'2009 - Conference on Enterprise Information Systems
by waudo siganga 05 Jan '09

05 Jan '09

> Please consider contributing to and/or forwarding to the appropriate > groups and peers the following call for papers. > (please excuse us if you received this call more than once) > ------------- > > > ------------- CENTERIS’2009 | Call for Papers > ------------- Conference on ENTERprise Information Systems > > ------------- Ofir, Portugal, 07-09 October 2009 > > http://centeris.eiswatch.org > submission deadline (full paper): March 15, 2009 > optional submission of an abstract: January 15, 2009 > ------------- > > > Dear Sirs, > > It is our great pleasure to invite you to the CENTERIS’2009 - Conference > on ENTERprise Information Systems – aligning technology, organizations > and people, to be held in Ofir, Portugal, organized by the Polytechnic > Institute of Cávado and Ave and the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto > Douro. > > This is the place where, from 07 to 09 October 2009, under the leitmotiv > of Enterprise Information Systems, academics, scientists, IT/IS > professionals, managers and solution providers from all over the world > will have the opportunity to share experiences, bring new ideas, debate > issues, introduce the latest developments in the field. > > CENTERIS’2009 is an international conference that will address the > largely multidisciplinary field embraced by the Enterprise Information > Systems (EIS), from the social, organizational and technological > perspectives. > The 3-day conference follows an innovative format, previewing scientific > sessions, tutorial and technical sessions, and simultaneously exhibitions > by solutions providers and product presentations. > There will also be a social program that will enable participants to get > to know each other and informally exchange information, contacts and > experiences, discuss projects, and incubate partnerships. > > ------------- > ------------- Submission and Publications > > Submissions will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. > Only original contributions will be accepted. > > All accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings Book > (full texts) with ISBN and on a CD-ROM to be distributed during the > conference. > > Authors of a selection of around 25 papers will be invited for enhancing > and extending their papers for inclusion in a book to be published by > IGI-Global, to be released by early 2010. Depending on the number of high > quality papers accepted, the Organization can consider the edition of two > books, instead of one. > > According to the Scientific Committee recommendations, authors of > selected papers will be invited to enhance the paper for publication in: > > - A Special Issue of the Information Resources Management Journal > (IRMJ); > - The International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems > (IJEIS); > - Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research > (JTAER); > - International Journal of Information Technologies and Systems > Approach (IJITSA); > - The emerging “Information and Communication Technologies for the > Advanced Enterprise: an international journal” (ICT'ae). > > At the end of this message you will find the composition of the Editorial > Board. > > ------------- > ------------- Hotel and travel arrangements > > The Conference will take place at AXIS OFIR Beach Resort Hotel in Ofir, > Esposende, Portugal, a 4-star Hotel located in one of the most beautiful > landscapes in the North of Portugal. The Atlantic coast of Esposende is > part of the Natural Park of the North Coast, a protected area of great > beauty. > Ofir is located in a wonderful historic and cultural region with three > locations/zones proclaimed as UNESCO cultural World Heritage within 100 > km: Historic Centre of Guimaraes (50Km), Historic Centre of Porto (40Km) > and Alto Douro Wine Region. > The Hotel Axis Ofir is located 35 km north of the Oporto International > Airport “Francisco Sa Carneiro”. It is connected by the highway A28. We > suggest getting a taxi which cost would be around 35 Euros (one way), > taking less than 30 min to the Hotel. > ------------- > > For more detailed information, please visit http://centeris.eiswatch.org > > We hope to see you in Ofir. > > Best wishes, > Manuela Cunha > Luís Amaral > João Varajão > > > ------------- General Chair > Maria Manuela Cruz-Cunha (mcunha(a)ipca.pt) > Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, Portugal > > ------------- Program Chair > Luís Amaral (amaral(a)dsi.uminho.pt) > University of Minho, Portugal > > ------------- Organization Chair > João Eduardo Varajão (jvarajao(a)utad.pt) > University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal > > ------------- Secretariat > Jacinta Martins > secretariat(a)centeris.eiswatch.org > > > ------------- > ------------- Editorial Board > (This list is not complete as the invitation process is still going on) > > Adamantios Koumpis, Research Programmes Division, ALTEC S.A, Grece > Adolfo Vanti, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, Brasil > Albert Boonstra, University of Groningen, The Netherlands > Alberto Arroyo, Orienta, Spain > Alexandra Klen, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil > Álvaro Rocha, University Fernando Pessoa, Portugal > Ana Maria Fermoso Garcia, Pontifical University of Salamanca, Spain > Anca Draghici, Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania > Andréa Paiva, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil > Angappa Gunasekaran, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA > Antonio Guevara, University of Malaga, Spain > Antonio José Balloni, CTI, Brasil > António Trigo, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Portugal > Aysin Rahimifard, Loughborough University, UK > Bart H.M. Gerritsen, TNO N. Org. for App. Scientific Research, The > Netherlands > Calin Gurau, GSCM – Montpellier Business School, France > Carlos Ferrás Sexto, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain > Carlos Machado-Santos, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto, Portugal > Carmen de Pablos, Rey Juan Carlos University, Spain > Carola Jones, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina > Carrillo Verdún, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain > Cesar Alexandre de Souza, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil > Chad Lin, Curtin University of Technology, Australia > Daniel Lübke, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany > Dimitrios Koufopoulos, Brunel University, UK > Dirk Schaefer, Georgia Institute of Technology Savannah, USA > Dirk Werth, Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik, Germany > Dulce Domingos, University of Lisbon, Portugal > Duminda Wijesekera, George Mason University, USA > Edson Luiz Riccio, University of Sao Paulo, Brasil > Efrem Mallach, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA > Eitel Lauria, Marist College, USA > Enrique Paniagua Arís, Universidad de Murcia, Spain > Ercan Oztemel, Marmara University, Turkey > Esra Kurt Tekez, Sakarya University, Turkey > Fahd Alizai, Victoria University Australia, Australia > Filomena Lopes, Universidade Portucalense, Portugal > Gabor Hosszu, Budpest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary > George Ioannou, Athens Faculty of Economics and Business, Greece > George Leal Jamil, FUMEC/BH, Brasil > Giorgio Bruno, Politecnico di Torino, Italy > Goran Putnik, University of Minho, Portugal > Heiko Duin, BIBA Bremer Institut für Produktion und Logistik GmbH, > Germany > Henrique O’Neill, ISCTE, Portugal > Igor Perko, University of Maribor, Slovenia > llan Oshri, Rotterdam School of Management, The Netherlands > Isabel Ramos, University of Minho, Portugal > Ivanilde Eyng, UEPG/UNAM, Brasil > Jaideep Motwani, Grand Valley State University, USA > Jaime Munoz, Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico > Jens Eschenbächer, BIBA Bremer Institut für Produktion und Logistik, > Germany > Jerzy Kisielnicki, University of Warsaw, Poland > Joao Barroso, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal > Joao Varajao, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal > Jorge Marx Gómez, Oldenburg University, Germany > José Bulas Cruz, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal > José L. 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Employment Opportunity: Head of Policy, African Internet Service Providers Association
by Brian Longwe 05 Jan '09

05 Jan '09

Job Description: Head of Policy Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Head of Policy for AfrISPA secretariat is a new position and is yet to be filled. This is a full time employee position. He/She reports to the General Manager and with his support monitors, manages and evaluates AfrISPA's policy agenda. He/She plays a key role in developing the AfrISPA community by enhancing the policy function, expanding the scope and range of policy actions and providing focused and sustained engagement with policy-makers, regulators and key stakeholders at national, regional and continental level. Under the supervision of the General Manager, the Head of Policy is responsible for; - Raising the profile of AfrISPA as a significant influence on policy and regulation for the Internet in Africa - Working strategically with members of the Board, management and development teams to create, shape and disseminate the association's policy positions and key messages - Developing the association's policy function - Representing the association at a senior level, engaging with appropriate stakeholders to maintain the quality and relevance of our work and to increase the association's impact on the development of public policy - Leading the policy function, managing the policy team - Leading the development and delivery of policy projects to meet strategic objectives - Identifying and disseminating the implications for the Internet and Internet stakeholders of changes in government, AU and international policy and regulation - Maintaining an overview and identifying gaps and new areas for policywork and making appropriate recommendations to the senior management team - Managing projects to improve the evidence base of our policy positions - Providing other members of the team with appropriate briefings, papers and presentations - Providing policy input to the association's interdisciplinary projects - Writing policy content for the website and other communications activities - Contributing to the planning and management of annual work programmes - Seeking out, developing and managing opportunities for grant funding and commissioned work - Taking part in corporate communications activities, development and fundraising efforts as required Interested candidates should email their CV and full contacts to brian(a)afrispa.org *AfrISPA Policy Advocacy* The next phase of AfrISPA's work requires enhanced capacity on the policy and regulatory front. To this end the secretariat will be expanded to include a "Head of Policy" position. This role would design, organise and implement policy advocacy actions across the entire spectrum of issues that affect Internet markets in Africa. This will follow AfrISPA Policy Development Strategic Canvas as follows: Policy Development: Strategic Canvas - Provide industry perspective on policy as it relates to the Internet industry and act as an interface between government bodies and the wider public - Develop policies in the best interest of the members and protect and promote these interests in regional and international fora - Provide and promote educational opportunities that will enhance and empower technical and policy understanding of the Internet - Develop policies that will guide members into active participation in the development of a free and open telecommunications market in their respective markets - Mobilise ISPAs to deal with legal issues such as child pornography and cyber crime as a real threat to the growth of the Internet as a business tool and enabler - Encourage the development and use of local content, particularly e-Government and online news services - Value addition through assistance in setting up standards and guidelines for web development and promoting the setting up of server farms - Develop policies to protect Internet user's privacy and rights of freedom of expression. Comment constructively on draft Bills in African countries relating to these issues. Activities - Create a new position within the AfrISPA secretariat for a Head of Policy. - Identify key issues currently affecting Africa's Internet industry at national, regional and continental levels and design, develop and deliver suitable policy interventions. *About AfrISPA* The African Internet Services Providers Association, AfrISPA, is the Pan-African association of Internet Services Providers Associations of the countries in Africa. AfrISPA was founded in Johannesburg, South Africa in August 2001 when a gathering of ISP and ISPA representatives from various countries in Africa met to discuss and deliberate ways of addressing common issues and concerns that affect the growth and stability of the Internet in Africa. By engaging donors for funding and through the commitment of pioneer members AfrISPA has implemented a number of activities that include:- • Establishment of Internet Exchange Points: AfrISPA has directly and indirectly contributed to the establishment of IXPs in 22 countries. • Establishment of ISP Associations • High-level representations: AfrISPA has gained recognition as a key African institution that is passionate about the role of the Internet as a vital underpinning for national, regional and continental growth and development. On this basis, AfrISPA engages together in thought leadership, policy development and strategic planning through representation in various key local, regional and international fora. Key organisational affiliations include membership of the ITU through the ITU-D, a close working relationship with EuroISPA, involvement in the ICANN process, partnerships with various key African institutions such as AfriNIC, AfNOG, AfTLD, the ATU and platforms at key events. • Position Papers: A vital instrument in AfrISPA's advocacy activities is position papers that are developed around crucial issues that affect the development and growth of the Internet in the region. These have included areas such as: Infrastructure development, Content, Voice over IP, Spam and Regional Integration among others. In collaboration with others, AfrISPA has contributed towards the awareness and adoption of the Open Access framework for major communications infrastructure. It is worth noting that most of the currently ongoing submarine fibre optic projects as well as many of the terrestrial backbone projects have recognised the principles of Open Access and structured their funding and business models along those lines. • Regulatory reports: Regulatory regimes that provide an environment conducive to healthy growth of the ICT sector are essential for Africa's development. To this end, AfrISPA conducts periodic assessments of various countries' regulatory environments and provides these reports to members to facilitate local advocacy through benchmarking and to contribute towards smoother regulatory harmonisation across the region. These reports provide an important evidence base to justify local actions aimed at positive policy and regulatory reform. • Workshops and training: Capacity building is one of AfrISPA's primary objectives. AfrISPA is well positioned to identify needs in this area and respond through the development of appropriate materials which are delivered through workshops and training sessions. -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Freedom Next Time
by Gakuru Alex 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

Recently posed to "ke-users" list:- > I find there exists several kinds of reality, e.g. "prepared" reality, > "imagined" reality, "forced" reality, "others' " reality, "real" > reality, etc. The question: which and whose, of them all, is the "one > true reality"? Advised by a member: Try getting hold of John Pilger's, the Australian journalist, book "Freedom Next Time" and you might get a very good idea of the "one true reality" on this unending conflict. Enjoy reviews: <http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2006/jun/03/highereducation.news> <http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/index.php/Freedom_Next_Time_by_John_Pil…> Happy New Year, Alex

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Undersea cable cut disrupts Mideast and India communications
by S.Murigi Muraya 01 Jan '09

01 Jan '09

Happy New Year to KICTANET We need at least 5 undersea fiber optic cables connecting us (on different routes) to the rest of the world. Trust that our government requires cable companies to involve and educate Kenyan telecom engineers in the installation and repair of any cable Kenya.go.ke owns a part of. http://telecommagazine.com/newsglobe/print.asp?ID=AR_4670 *Undersea cable cut disrupts Mideast and India communications (Summarized)* by Kendrick Struthers-Watson Mon. December 22, 2008 A French cable ship, the CS Raymond Croze, has begun repairing two badly damaged cables in the Mediterranean that were severed on Friday, Dec. 19, disrupting Internet and telephone communications. Sources indicate the cables were cut within five minutes of each other, possibly by a trawler net. A robot submarine will locate the ends of the cables on the sea bed and bring them to the surface to be reconnected. This is not the first time there's been trouble along these cable routes. Last January, two of the three cables connecting Europe with Asia via the Middle East were cut. What is more pressing about the current situation is that all three cables were affected. Until these cables are fixed, service providers in the Middle East and South Asia must route their European traffic through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Despite the problems these cable cuts have caused, Alan Mauldin, Research Director for Telegeography, believes that new cable construction should help prevent future outages. "Many new cable systems are slated to enter service between Europe and Egypt in the next few years, including Telecom Egypt's TE North cable, Orascom's MENA system, FLAG's HAWK cable, the IMEWE consortium cable, and the EIG consortium cable," he said. Mauldin added that while constructing multiple cables does not guarantee against outages, the introduction of these new systems will provide additional routing options and improve resiliency.

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(no subject)
by Florence Etta 31 Dec '08

31 Dec '08

My dear, Allow me to wish you a 2009 full of joy, laughter & accomlplishments. As you review your 2008 and move in to a full embrace of the new year, may you acknowledge the gift of the new year, cherish the opportunities in the new year and live the experiences of the year to the full so as to make a difference in our world. May the good Lord bless you and yours in a really special way in 2009. Best wishes, Florence Etta New York

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Legal Opinion by Haron Ndubi
by Bill Kagai 30 Dec '08

30 Dec '08

* A LEGAL OPINION ON THE LEGISLATIVE PROBITY AND PROCEDURE FOR THE KENYA COMMUNICATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL 2008.* *For Kictanet through Mediacorp* *By Haron M Ndubi, Advocate* The Kenya Communications (Amendment) Bill 2008 was introduced by the government through the minister for Information to parliament. The object of the new amendment is found primarily in both the preamble and the memorandum of Objects and Reason explaining the Bill. The preamble is herewith reproduced: * "….An ACT of Parliament to amend the Kenya Communications Act, 1998, to make minor amendments to the statute law, and for connected purposes"* The long title of the 1998 Act provides thus: *"….to facilitate the development of the information and communications sector (including broadcasting, multimedia, telecommunications and postal services) and electronic commerce*" Generally speaking and found in the memorandum of objects and reasons, the Bill proposes to and indeed does affect three major sectors. 1. Communications 2. E Commerce 3. Media and Broadcasting 4. Criminal and evidence law 5. (Possibly inadvertently, the Constitution of Kenya). The objects proposing to bring developments in technology within the law so as to provide for investments in technology and to acknowledge and deal with cybercrime can hardly be faulted. Actually this has been long in coming. However, one needs to look into the cause(s) of the public and loud disquiet that has characterized debate leading to the petitions to the President to refuse to sign the Bill and return it to parliament as provided for under section 46 of the Constitution. Simply put, that section of the constitution provides the procedure for making law. Once a Bill is introduced, it goes to the House committee responsible for the matters therein for consideration. At this time the Bill is not in the house yet. The committee may make such changes as it may deem fit then approve it for the house. Upon, the tabling of the Bill, parliament debates it and decides one way or the other. If the Bill is rejected in toto. Then it may not be reintroduced onto the floor of the house until the expiry of six months. If the House amends it then it may pass with the amendments. Then it may go through the various readings until it becomes a proposed law awaiting the signature of assent from the President. (It must be noted though, that the House recently passed a raft of amendments to the Standing orders. One such is the time lapse before re introduction of a rejected bill into the house. The new rules become operational in March 2009. The new procedures allow faster, if not immediate reintroduction of a rejected Bill.) Once a Bill has been passed, on the other hand, it will be presented to the President by the Speaker for his Assent. In event the President refuses to assent to the bill, he is expected to return the bill to the Speaker, within fourteen days of such refusal. He has to accompany the refused bill with a memorandum or reasons for the refusal. Parliament is expected to; within twenty one days reconsider the Bill in consideration of the President's objections. If the House is convinced, they will make the proposed amendments and return the same to the president who SHALL then sign it into law. In event that the parliament rejects the president's objections, the bill will be returned to the president who may sign it. If he declined to sign it automatically becomes law within fourteen days of such presentation to the President. That the Kenya Communications (Amendment) Bill 2008 was proposed singularly to amend the 1998 Act is in no doubt. Therefore, the opportunity to amend the obnoxious section 88 of the 1998 Act indeed lay before the house. However, we are told that the proposal to amend section 88 of the 1998 Act was rejected at the committee stage. It was therefore not debated by the house. The question that then emerges is this; can the President take the bill back to ask that Parliament reconsiders that section 88 for repeal? My answer is YES. He can. In doing so, the president will be dealing with another function that the Attorney General would have performed. That of advising that the section 88 would be unconstitutional. He didn't in 1998, he hasn't now. If the President assents to the Bill he will do so having failed to promote the deletion of section 88 in the 1998 Act, yet he will have protected the gains relating to ICT rather than broadcasting and other media. If he refused to assent, then the question is how long will it be before it becomes law? If the Parliament stays in recess until March as envisaged, then the president may withhold his decision on the Bill until parliament resumes. This is because time will be expected to run as soon as he advises the speaker of his rejection. Should he assent, it will not be said to automatically come into force immediately. The Bill contains provision for phased implementation of the law. The minister may appoint *effective* dates either for the whole law or diverse dates for various sections. This means that the concern on time on the part of Kictanet is not resolved by the mere passing of the Bill. But there are other reasons for which the media, some political leaders, civil society and others have sought the President's refusal to assent to the law. Broadly stated the issues are three fold. 1. The power on the minister to confiscate equipment 2. The power of the government to control and regulate content 3. The lack of independence of the Regulatory body. On 1 above we have the foregoing text has a response. Without going into the merits of the other two concerns, it needs to be acknowledged that they are legitimate questions but have the potential of hamstringing one sector in favour of another. On the issue of 2 above for instance, the regulator needs to be able to help the media and the public classify material and allow it to be available for the respective client without undermining the public good. Therefore, an argument for a free hand will be inimical to public good. That said, and related to 3 a regulatory authority must be legitimate and credible. Therefore representation and greater presence of the diverse sectors responsible is a valid and legitimate concern. The initial error may have occurred when the ICT investment and advancement issues were mixed up with telecommunications and broadcasting. But that is debatable by the experts in the respective areas. In conclusion,, I would opine for two options: A). The President should be requested to expedite the decision on the Bill either way B)The President should be requested to recall parliament earlier than March so as to deal with the outstanding business. This way, if he assents to the Bill, those members of parliament opposed to the Bill could use their privileged position to move amendment motions. c)The affected sectors opposed to the existence of section 88 of the 1998 Act can move to the constitutional court and seek the judicial declaration that the section is unconstitutional thus it be repealed. -- Bildad Kagai MD - MediaCorp Limited Nairobi Stock Exchange Authorised Information Vendor Suite B2, Tetu Court, State House Avenue P. O. Box 20311 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Tel. 254 20 272 8332 Fax. Rendered Obsolete S - 1°17'13.8" E - 36°48'22.7" www.mediacorp.co.ke ---

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ZAIN's Club 20 Tarrif Suspended!
by Edith Adera 24 Dec '08

24 Dec '08

It was surprising to learn that subscribers are receiving notification from ZAIN that the club 20 Tarrif has been suspended for 24th December and 31st December, for what is indicated as system upgrade!! Why the specific dates of 24th and 31st December? Is it to cash in on the xmas and new year calls? What does consumer protection rights dictate? Can we hear from the regulator? Edith

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Rising voices grants
by Rebecca Wanjiku 24 Dec '08

24 Dec '08

http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/12/23/rising-voices-seeks-micro-grant-pr… Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/

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Happy Holidays (and a clarification)
by Gakuru Alex 20 Dec '08

20 Dec '08

Dear All, This is to wish you most joyful festivities adding to what you already wish yourself for happy holidays. And have a Healthy, Prosperous and clearer 2009. Alex Gakuru PS: I've received several off-list comments suggesting that I am "in-charge" of kictanet. Well,,, I am not. I have never been, in any way, involved in kictanet administrative affairs; organizational, physical, lists. Alice Munyua and Washington Odhiambo run then. <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> Please direct future inquiries to Alice / Washington. The ICT Consumers Association of Kenya, runs own consumer rights advocacy/interests mailing list. <http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers/> My engagement has strictly been for consumers. Sincerely, Alex

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A call for assistance in translating documents developed by W3C
by Judy Okite 19 Dec '08

19 Dec '08

We welcome your assistance translating documents developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). http://www.w3.org/WAI/translation In regards to the above request,I wanted to share info from one of the most interesting sessions that I attended at the recently concluded IGF. *Internet accessibility for persons with disabilities *The internet is about empowerment. Access to information and communication is a key aspect for participation in society. If people with disabilities are to exercise their rights actively, participate and make choices about their lives, it is essential that they can access information through adequate communication systems. For many people with disabilities, accessibility of Internet is a pre-requisite, a stepping stone for getting access to education, employment, health care, etc.. Persons with disability are primary stakeholders when It comes to the Internet development, thus should be fully Involved regarding the development of standards and the design of new communication and Information systems .What we all have to remember, is, in order to bridge the digital divide this group of persons must be included and empowered. - It is essential that all web content be accessible and understood by persons with sensory, physical or cognitive disabilities. - Websites need to be transformed to meet the accessibility standard - Information accessibility in remote areas and disadvantage groups should be given priority The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG),stipulates that all web content must be: - Perceivable - Operable - Understandable - Compatible ATAG (Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines) defines how authoring tools should help Web developers produce Web content that is accessible and conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). ATAG also defines how to make authoring tools accessible so that people with disabilities can use them The authoring tool accessibility guidelines 2.0,will be published in December 2008 and its adoption, immediate, by all stake holders. For Access for persons with Disabilities to be on equal basis with others ,we need; Accessible Web Design  Promoting Accessibility and ICT on the web to minimize cost at early stage in design ,development, production and distribution  Promote Universal Design in Development of Standards & Guidelines  Promote Assistive Technologies in Research, Development, Availability and Affordability  Provide Accessible Information about New Technologies and Support Services Best Practices for Government should include and not limited to;  Mainstreaming Disability Issues for sustainable development  Supporting Cross-Disability Stakeholder Engagement  Promoting Accessible Web Sites & Documents Resource  Free online information www.tiresias.org/publications/ disabilities_standardisation/ index.htm Closing remarks from the chair; There is a great need to have international and national legal instruments such as the United Nations Convention on the rights of People with Disabilities to promote accessibility for persons with disabilities This is a very personal and emotional remark, but we cannot allow isolation of a part of the population due to lack of appropriate functionality that prevents the use of ICT resources by everybody to the fullest possible degree. Links with further information and initiatives: http://www.icdri.org/ http://www.w3.org/WAI/gettingstarted/Overview.html http://www.itu.int/themes/accessibility/dc/ Food for thought: *Is your website accessible, understandable and perceivable by everyone? *Kind Regards, -- "Each of us is great insofar as we perceive and act on the infinite possibilities which lie undiscovered and unrecognized about us." James Harvey Robinson

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Google vs Transparency
by Judy Okite 19 Dec '08

19 Dec '08

I love this!! Find the reading on the link,below http://news.cnet.com/surveillance-state/?authorId=9750511 Kind Regards, -- "Each of us is great insofar as we perceive and act on the infinite possibilities which lie undiscovered and unrecognized about us." James Harvey Robinson

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Comments on Bill Posted Online
by Edith Adera 19 Dec '08

19 Dec '08

Dr Ndemo, Thanks for posting excerpts of the bill online (sections 46 and 88). We should actually have the FULL version of the bill (as presented to parliament) available online, although this would be accessible to the privileged with Internet access how about the masses? What happened to “our right to know”? I’ve carefully read through these sections of the bill and have some comments: 1. Apart from the gender Insensitivity of this clause “46Q b) that person provides broadcasting services in an area for which HE is not licensed to broadcast;”, I’ve some substantive comments here below: 2. Section “46K The Minister may, in consultation with the Commission, make regulations generally with respect to all broadcasting services and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, with respect to- (c) mandating the carriage of content, in keeping with public interest obligations, across licensed broadcasting services; (d) prescribing anything that may be prescribed under this Part. Comment: I worry about the unspecified powers to prescribe content and “anything that may be prescribed” by the Minister – given our past, what are the implications?. who makes regulation? Minister or Regulator? 3. section “46H (1) The Commission shall have the power to set standards for the manner, time, and type of programmes to be broadcast by licensees under this Act.” Comment – might this limit creativity and public opinion type programming that allows free speech? I’ve concerns about this section below: 4. Section “88.(1) On the declaration of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety and tranquility, the Minister for the time being responsible for Internal Security may, by order in writing, direct any officer duly authorized in that behalf, to take temporary possession of any telecommunication apparatus or any radio communication station or apparatus within Kenya, and – (b) in the case of telecommunication, that any communication within Kenya from any person or class of persons relating to any particular subject shall be intercepted and disclosed to such person as may be specified in the direction; (c) in the case of postal services, that any postal article or class or description or postal article in the course of transmission by post within Kenya shall be intercepted or detained or shall be delivered to any officer mentioned in the order or shall be disposed of in such manner as the Minister may direct.” Comment: what constitutes “interest of public safety and tranquillity” – this is subject to abuse and personal discretion. It worries me that free speech could be limited and privacy preached on any subject – e.g. complaining about high fuel costs, food crisis, impunity etc etc. I do not know about you, but the last ban on live coverage created a sense of personal insecurity, isolation and denied persons their “right to know” and the subsequent threats of prosecution did not make things any better. What are the chances of abuse in this clause? Lets remember that these laws will not only serve today but future generations with different leaders. Edith

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SEASONS GREETINGS!
by nancy bosire 19 Dec '08

19 Dec '08

Dear Customers, Clients & Prospective Clients/Customer, *and a prosperous 2009!* Looking forward to doing more business with you! >From the staff and management of Blueline Synergy Limited Nancy Bosire *Managing Director* Blueline Synergy Limited 1st Floor, New Rehema Hse, Rhapta Road, Westlands Tel: 020 2317230/29 Mobile: 0721907995 info@bluelinesynergy.com,nancy@bluelinesynergy.com http://www.bluelinesynergy.com Domain Registration.Web Design & Hosting.Software Development.LAN/WAN setup.Maintenance.Projectors.New/Used PCs & Laptops.Computer Accessories.Office Stationary "Your consistent thoughts create your consistent results." " It's difficult balancing optimism & realism, intuision & planning, faith & fact. But that's what it takes to be effective as a navigating leader."

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Sales and Marketing Executives
by nancy bosire 19 Dec '08

19 Dec '08

PLEASE FWRD I need two sales and marketing executives to be paid on commission starting January 5th 2009. my company offers ICT related goods and services. They should preferably be ladies. experience is not a must but a great personality and confidence is a must. please send CV to nancy(a)bluelinesynergy.com -- Sincerely yours, Nancy Bosire Managing Director Blueline Synergy Limited Tel: 020 2317230/29 Mobile: 0721907995 info@bluelinesynergy.com,nancy@bluelinesynergy.com http://www.bluelinesynergy.com Domain Registration.Web Design & Hosting.Software Development.LAN/WAN setup.Maintenance.Projectors. New/Used PCs & Laptops.Computer Accessories.Office Stationary "Your consistent thoughts create your consistent results." "Whatever your mind expects and demands, it will find a way to produce it." - Napoleon Hill 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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Seasons Greetings & Update from Kenya BPO Society.
by Joseph Ochola 19 Dec '08

19 Dec '08

Dear Colleague, Seasons greetings from the Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society. As 2008Draws to an end, we want to take this opportunity to recap on the progress the Society has made during the 2008 year. 1. Marketing and PR. · The marketing and PR Committee drafted a 3 year marketing and PR strategy that will aim at positioning Kenya as a preferred outsourcing destination. Aware of the fact that as a country we face stiff competition from Mauritius, S. Africa and Egypt, the strategy aims to give Kenya a competition edge over these countries. · KBPOCCS also launched the “Outsource2Kenya” Brand on the Month of October which will be used in marketing communications, provide an online platform for outsourcers to place their tenders, Bid for outsourcing tenders and get information on latest industry news. Log on to www.outsource2kenya.co.ke · KBPOCCS played an integral role in organizing Kenya's participation at the recently concluded Call Centre Expo in Birmingham. There was keen interest in offshoring to Kenya, by several large UK corporations such as; Cisco, Barclays UK, Capital Finance among others . The BPO Society is following up on these. The Society also referred interested outsourcers to our website where all our corporate members are listed, so they can get in contact with BPO's in Kenya whom they can discuss the possibilities of outsourcing. · The Marketing Committee has identified some key events for marketing Kenya over the next twelve months. · The Society is developing initiatives to kick start the Domestic Outsourcing industry in Kenya. · Organized one to one meetings with two potential outsourcers who had a chance to visit some of the Local BPO’s and Call Centres. Planned activities for the coming year that will actively involve raising International and Local awareness of Kenya as an offshore call centre destination will consist of; 1. Organizing and Attending International Exhibitions, Conferences and Workshops in regards to BPO and Contact Centre 2. One to One meetings with potential outsourcers 3. Advertising in international trade press 4. Media publicity in both local and international media 5. Knowledge series seminars targeted at various decision makers in the Kenyan Corporate scene. 6. Organizing and facilitating events such as; Entrepreneurship seminars, Training workshops etc. 7. Lobbying Government agencies and Ministries. 8. Joint Venture partnerships with international firms interested in outsourcing deals with Kenya. 2. 2. Training. * The Training Committee of the KBPOCCS has completed developing a Training Competency Framework in order to establish and enforce internationally recognized certifications and skills in the industry. It will be officially launched in the first quarter of 2009. * This will not only be a selling point for Kenya, both among local and international players, but will position the society as the first stop for information concerning accredited training institutions and human resource capacity in this sector. The Training Competency Framework has been aligned with existing International competency frameworks. To achieve this objective, the Training Committee plans to carry out the following activities: 1) Develop a draft TCF for Kenya adapted from internationally recognized certifying bodies 2) Hold a 3-day retreat to review the draft TCF and provide input 3) Review the curriculum currently being offered by BPO/CC training institutions in Kenya and attempt to align this with the draft Kenya Competency Framework; 4) Launch of the TCF 5) Develop a strategy for marketing the TCF to the industry stakeholders 6) Develop a TCF enforcement strategy in conjunction with the Ministry of Higher Education and conduct impact assessments 7) Conduct an assessment of Kenyan organizations to find out the skills/knowledge required for employees to excel in this industry 8) Hold 2 public forums targeting the youth (seeking training) and employers, to educate them of the TCF and present a list of institutions offering certified courses 9) Develop a database of certified personnel, in conjunction with accredited institutions 3. 3. Standards & Ethics. · The KBPOCCS officially launched the Standards and Ethics Draft document in July 2008 with an aim of establishing high standards of ethical business practices. · These standards will ensure that the Country builds a highly skilled workforce for delivering superior customer experiences that will reinforce the brand value. The Society is collaborating with various government agencies as well as strategic international partnerships to ensure that Kenya develops world class standards. · With the above in mind, strict follow up procedures and processes will have to be put in place to monitor the progress of the above mentioned. 4. Other Notable Developments · KBPOCCS successfully lobbied The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) to reduce the BPO lincense fee from Kshs. 100,000 to Kshs. 10,000. · The KBPOCCS, through constant lobbying to the Government, Kenya ICT Board managed to secure Bandwidth subsidy support that will aim at cushioning the cost of Bandwidth in the country until the fibre optic cable project is complete. THANK YOU for a wonderful and very exciting year. We hope you will to continue being active participants in this growing industry. On behalf of the Chair of the Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society and the Executive Board, we wish you all HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a WONDERFUL & PROSPEROUS 2009 Kind Regards, Joseph Ochola Executive Officer Kenya BPO & Contact Centre Society. Studio House, along Argwings Kodhek road, 2nd floor E-mail: secretariat(a)kenyabposociety.or.ke Website: www.kenyabposociety.or.ke Tel. No. /020-2391301/ 0722-663176/ 0733-917518 _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: joseph.ochola(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/joseph.ochola%40yahoo.…

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by Okulo Anthony 18 Dec '08

18 Dec '08

Anthony Okulo Okulo & Company Advocates Eden Square Complex PO Box 856-00606 Chiromo Road Westlands Nairobi Tel. 3673004 Fax. 36732323

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) Bill: Is media overacting?
by Wainaina Mungai 18 Dec '08

18 Dec '08

Might we be making a step forward.... I gather all TV stations shall televise the Live Debate on the Communications Bill tonight from 9:30pm The idea is to have Paul Muite, David Makali face off with PS Ndemo, Hon. Poghisio. Maybe we'll reach a middle ground tonight...instead of a trying to identify a "winner". There should be a point when we give an take...and maybe, tonight is the night ;-) WM On 12/17/08, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Gilda, > > > On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 8:49 AM, Gilda Odera <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> wrote: > >> My greatest concern is that in all this back and forth accusations, the >> baby will well be thrown with the water. >> > ... > > Given that the ICT industry is in dire need of the electronic transaction >> and data protection legal frameworks, amongst many other things in >> the proposed bill, why can't the contentious media issues be removed for >> further discussion so that other things can continue? The ICT industry has >> waited too long for this Bill. It was lumped with the media acts and now >> there is too much at stake. Is it too much to ask the Government to remove >> the contentious media issues from the Bill so the industry does not lose >> more time on this?How will those thousands of jobs be created if there is >> no >> agreement on the Bill. And how will media operate if the Bill is passed >> with >> such contentious issues? >> > > I feel you. > > > >> Can government meet industry players halfway by removing the contentious >> issues and letting the Bill be assented to without these issues so both >> industries do not suffer and delays please. It has to be a give and take. >> > > >From other discussants contributions, it appears that if the (Executive arm > of) government did this it'd be flouting due legislative process. i.e. > breaking the law. I stand to be corrected. > > Happy Holidays > > > >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Mike Theuri <mike.theuri(a)gmail.com> >> *To:* Gilda Odera <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> >> *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 16, 2008 12:47 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] >> Kenyacommunications(amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? >> >> Brian, >> >> I hope that the media and other interested parties have taken a cue from >> the recent happenings and will now take time to study and understand the >> bill. Hopefully the media's petition via the PM was concrete and included >> alternative workable proposals. If it did not, the President and anyone >> else >> involved in taking appropriate action will not have much to work with. >> >> I agree that K24 should be commended for demonstrating professionalism and >> leadership. A debate cannot be productive if opposite sides do not engage >> freely and openly, neither can it be helpful if either party is not fully >> informed so as to understand where the other side is coming from. For this >> reason the media would do well to understand the bill not for the famous >> clause but for its provisions and work from that standpoint. >> >> It can also be hoped that all involved will take away valuable lessons on >> the need to be proactive in the legislative process. >> >> On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:33 AM, Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Mike, >>> >>> I could not agree with you more. What we are witnessing is rabid calls >>> for >>> deletion of a legal clause that has been in existence since 1998, and >>> isn't >>> even part of the proposed amendments - without a proposed alternative. >>> >>> It is abundantly clear that neither the media practitioners, neither the >>> civil society pundits or politicos that are baying in the streets have >>> really taken time to read through any of this legislation, nor consider >>> suitable alternatives. >>> >>> I personally think that this episode will serve as a lesson for many - >>> knee-jerk, reactionary statements that are based on speculation and >>> hyperbole can only lead to confusion and eventually embarassment. >>> >>> I give a thumbs up to the likes of K24 who have taken a very neutral >>> stand >>> and chosen to air both sides of the story and work more towards >>> enlightenment than further fuel the outright lies and misrepresentation >>> that >>> our airwaves have been awash with over the past few days. >>> >>> Brian >>> >>> On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:06 AM, Mike Theuri >>> <mike.theuri(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> Crystal, >>>> >>>> Actually, the right to assemble, discuss in public and protest was never >>>> taken away by the Patriot act. Numerous protests and marches have taken >>>> place over the Iraq war, Immigration etc since then and have been >>>> widely covered. Indeed if one was pay a visit to the environs of the >>>> White >>>> house, one will find no shortage of protesters demonstrating any number >>>> of >>>> issues from Guantanamo by dressing in orange jump suits and locking >>>> themselves in cages, Darfur, Tibetans acting out torture methods, to >>>> calling the current US administration fascist or for its removal as long >>>> as >>>> they do not interfere with others freedoms by being disruptive. The >>>> Patriot Act still stands to date, however a few of its provisions >>>> have sunset and are no longer in law thanks to a refined legislative >>>> process >>>> that pays attention to constituents views. >>>> >>>> The separation of powers principle is best exemplified in the US. The >>>> Judiciary's independence is one that should be emulated in Kenya. The >>>> fact >>>> that unconstitutional laws can be challenged and struck down by the >>>> courts >>>> is itself a protection against the infringement of citizen and >>>> non-citizens >>>> rights. Take for instance cases such as that of Bin Laden's driver >>>> (Hamdan >>>> v. Rumsfeld) or the 5 Algerian Guantanamo detainees where the US >>>> Government did not win in both cases. The fact that members of congress >>>> have >>>> signaled their intent to restore habeus corpus rights to detainees is in >>>> itself an indication of standing up for principle even when popular >>>> opinion >>>> may not agree with some principles of basic human rights. There is a lot >>>> of >>>> work and reform to be done locally, in ensuring that the different arms >>>> of >>>> Government can be as independent and those who are aggrieved by the >>>> legislature at least have an avenue of resort in which they can place >>>> their >>>> confidence to fairly strike down what could be considered >>>> unconstitutional. >>>> >>>> At the same time excessive freedom and its abuse is dangerous, were >>>> Kenya >>>> the US, elements of the media who engaged in deliberate acts at the >>>> beginning of the year would be in court today being held civilly liable >>>> for >>>> their role in inciting violence that led to the deaths of civilians. >>>> Media >>>> elements that act recklessly and carry inappropriate content would be >>>> paying >>>> hefty fines that could easily bankrupt them if they chose not change >>>> their >>>> ways. Yet we find that even with such regulations, the US media has a >>>> level >>>> of freedom that is not quite paralleled around the world. I believe it >>>> is >>>> clear that the contentious section 88 has always been present, it is not >>>> new, and thus the Government cannot possibly be trying to now use it to >>>> suppress the people's voices. As with every system there need to be >>>> checks >>>> and balances, the media has called for deletion, an approach that faces >>>> legal hurdles, but the media has not been seen to come up with clear cut >>>> alternatives such as amendments that could make it very difficult if not >>>> impossible for section 88 to be abused, these are the checks the media >>>> could >>>> be lobbying for placement in the memorandum. The media fraternity might >>>> not >>>> be law makers but they could certainly spend amounts such as the Ksh. 2m >>>> spent on advertising a prayer meeting to explain in layman terms what >>>> *alternatives* as protections they want to be included in the bill. One >>>> way >>>> or another there will be laws that deal with the media, a reality the >>>> media >>>> should accept and work towards defining rather than wishing the >>>> inevitable >>>> goes away. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 11:23 AM, Crystal Watley < >>>> crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> The Patriot Act was established in the United States in light of >>>>> terrorist activities and the Iraqi war to silence any public discussion >>>>> or >>>>> protest. The US government was able to make a list of organizations and >>>>> people they considered to be "terrorists" and to use a variety of means >>>>> powers to contain those they believed to be "dangerous to US >>>>> interests". >>>>> This Act was used to arrest many peaceful protesters, environmental >>>>> activists, and to detain Muslims without trial for extended period of >>>>> time >>>>> at places like Guantanamo Bay. Every democratic government must respect >>>>> human rights. The Patriot Act was a time bound piece of legislature and >>>>> it >>>>> has thus lapsed. Democratic governments should not attempt to use >>>>> legislation to suppress the voice of the people. Kenya is not the only >>>>> country where a minority of the population with vested interests have >>>>> attempted and have often succeeded to dominate and control the >>>>> population. >>>>> We should learn from the lessons of history, rather than repeat the >>>>> same >>>>> mistakes. >>>>> >>>>> Crystal >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 7:35 PM, <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> David, >>>>>> I thought this UK law would make our section 88 look like an evening >>>>>> game >>>>>> of soccer. From the Independent. >>>>>> >>>>>> 23 November 2003 >>>>>> >>>>>> Sweeping measures to deal with terrorist attacks and other emergencies >>>>>> are >>>>>> to be announced this week, giving the Government power to over-ride >>>>>> civil >>>>>> liberties in times of crisis, and evacuate threatened areas, restrict >>>>>> people's movements and confiscate property. >>>>>> >>>>>> The Civil Contingencies Bill, which covers every kind of disaster from >>>>>> terrorism to the weather, will be the biggest shake-up of emergency >>>>>> laws >>>>>> since the early part of the last century, replacing legislation which >>>>>> saw >>>>>> the UK through a world war and the IRA bombing campaign. >>>>>> >>>>>> Some of the proposals in the draft version of the Bill, drawn up in >>>>>> the >>>>>> summer, have alarmed civil rights activists, notably a clause that >>>>>> gives >>>>>> the Government the power to suspend parts or all of the Human Rights >>>>>> Act >>>>>> without a vote by MPs. >>>>>> >>>>>> Once an emergency has been proclaimed by the Queen, the Government can >>>>>> order the destruction of property, order people to evacuate an area or >>>>>> ban >>>>>> them from travelling, and "prohibit assemblies of specified kinds" and >>>>>> "other specified activities". >>>>>> >>>>>> If these rules had been in force during the Iraq war, critics say, >>>>>> they >>>>>> could have been used to to ban street demonstrations, making anyone >>>>>> who >>>>>> travelled to protest guilty of a criminal offence. After a major >>>>>> terrorist >>>>>> attack, forums made up of local councils, the emergency services and >>>>>> utility companies would be put in charge of trying to get shattered >>>>>> communities back together. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Ndemo. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> > Ok. Thanks. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device >>>>>> > >>>>>> > -----Original Message----- >>>>>> > From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:12:04 >>>>>> > To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> >>>>>> > Cc: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke>; KICTAnet ICT Policy >>>>>> > Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya >>>>>> > communications(amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > David, >>>>>> > There was a hitch. It will be in all papers tomorrow and will >>>>>> > ensure >>>>>> you >>>>>> > get the soft copy. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Ndemo. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> I have treid to find the amended bill online with no success; was >>>>>> >> it >>>>>> >> uploaded as promised? someone please? >>>>>> >> david >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> _______________ >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> "If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, >>>>>> >> I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster." >>>>>> >> â€" Isaac Asimo, Columbian Author and Scientist >>>>>> >> _______________ >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> PO Box 3234 >>>>>> >> 00200 Nairobi, Kenya >>>>>> >> cell: +254 722 517 540 >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> --- On Mon, 12/15/08, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >>> From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >>>>>> >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya >>>>>> >>> communications(amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? >>>>>> >>> To: dmakali(a)yahoo.com >>>>>> >>> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" < >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>>> >>> Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 1:04 AM >>>>>> >>> Mike, >>>>>> >>> Thank you for your objective views. You know very well >>>>>> >>> that there are >>>>>> >>> thousands of youth out there who have patiently waited for >>>>>> >>> this bill to >>>>>> >>> allow them trade on-line. Now Media calls theirs. >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> The outcomes of the Kriegler and Waki would hopefully deal >>>>>> >>> with political >>>>>> >>> impunity. Who will deal with media impunity? In my view >>>>>> >>> we must push >>>>>> >>> this Bill to ensure that electronic media does not continue >>>>>> >>> to corrupt our >>>>>> >>> children's minds. >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> Ndemo. >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> > Dr. Ndemo, >>>>>> >>> > >>>>>> >>> > I hope that the media note that they are on the wrong >>>>>> >>> path and move to >>>>>> >>> > change their approach. In hindsight they might realize >>>>>> >>> that the issues at >>>>>> >>> > hand could have been tackled differently.The >>>>>> >>> media's most recent actions >>>>>> >>> > only make it more difficult to resolve the very same >>>>>> >>> issues they are >>>>>> >>> > protesting. >>>>>> >>> > >>>>>> >>> > The Nation's editorial perhaps represents the >>>>>> >>> divergence in views between >>>>>> >>> > the media owners, their supporters and responsible >>>>>> >>> journalists who may >>>>>> >>> > have >>>>>> >>> > seen that things are steering in a dangerous >>>>>> >>> direction. As the matter >>>>>> >>> > drags >>>>>> >>> > on, various elements will try to take advantage and >>>>>> >>> jump onto the >>>>>> >>> > bandwagon >>>>>> >>> > to further certain agendas. It is this catalyst that >>>>>> >>> is worrisome, as >>>>>> >>> > there >>>>>> >>> > is the possibility that just as the media issue has >>>>>> >>> somehow been tied to >>>>>> >>> > economic issues, the media issue could easily be >>>>>> >>> misused by those who have >>>>>> >>> > little to do with the media. >>>>>> >>> > >>>>>> >>> > The country has many volatile problems that should not >>>>>> >>> be exploited, some >>>>>> >>> > of >>>>>> >>> > those jumping onto the media bandwagon may be seeking >>>>>> >>> to detract from >>>>>> >>> > matters facing them, others have personal agendas in >>>>>> >>> mind that can only >>>>>> >>> > progress if they are disguised as media and economic >>>>>> >>> issues. The media >>>>>> >>> > hopefully is looking at these issues in a responsible >>>>>> >>> manner, will >>>>>> >>> > exercise >>>>>> >>> > diplomacy and engage the Government in a civil way as >>>>>> >>> the best way to >>>>>> >>> > resolve the impasse. There are many Kenyans suffering >>>>>> >>> today from matters >>>>>> >>> > not >>>>>> >>> > within their control, it is a dangerous thing for the >>>>>> >>> media to act in a >>>>>> >>> > way >>>>>> >>> > that could easily stir these masses to non-civil >>>>>> >>> action as measures are >>>>>> >>> > being taken to alleviate these problems. The media has >>>>>> >>> a corporate >>>>>> >>> > responsibility in ensuring that it exhausts all civil >>>>>> >>> means of ensuring >>>>>> >>> > the >>>>>> >>> > matters are resolved. >>>>>> >>> > >>>>>> >>> > It is encouraging to know that the Government is open >>>>>> >>> for discussion, but >>>>>> >>> > there is only so much that the Government can do on >>>>>> >>> legislative matters. >>>>>> >>> > The >>>>>> >>> > Government can draft, prepare and adjust laws but it >>>>>> >>> cannot pass the same >>>>>> >>> > in >>>>>> >>> > parliament. The media must do more on its own in >>>>>> >>> approaching not just key >>>>>> >>> > leaders but ultimately the legislators who actually >>>>>> >>> vote to pass the same >>>>>> >>> > laws. >>>>>> >>> > >>>>>> >>> > >>>>>> >>> > On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 5:11 PM, >>>>>> >>> <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>> > >>>>>> >>> >> Thanks Theuri, >>>>>> >>> >> Since Government is open for discussion, diplomacy >>>>>> >>> would yield better >>>>>> >>> >> results. I have seen their action plan which by >>>>>> >>> the way violates cck >>>>>> >>> >> licence agreement it is not the best rout to take. >>>>>> >>> Having spent all >>>>>> >>> >> weekend >>>>>> >>> >> using public resources (frequencies) to propagate >>>>>> >>> violence, they should >>>>>> >>> >> at >>>>>> >>> >> least wait to hear from cck. >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> If you read today's Nation editorial on how to >>>>>> >>> end impunity including >>>>>> >>> >> media >>>>>> >>> >> impunity you wonder if they are the same people >>>>>> >>> inciting the public to >>>>>> >>> >> violence. >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> Ndemo >>>>>> >>> >> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> >>> >> From: "Mike Theuri" >>>>>> >>> <mike.theuri(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:19:01 >>>>>> >>> >> To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >>>>>> >>> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy >>>>>> >>> Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>>> >>> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya >>>>>> >>> communications >>>>>> >>> >> (amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> >>> >> kictanet mailing list >>>>>> >>> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >>>>>> >>> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> > >>>>>> >>> > ---------------------------------------------- >>>>>> >>> > This message has been scanned for viruses and >>>>>> >>> > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>>>>> >>> > believed to be clean. >>>>>> >>> > --------------------------------------------- >>>>>> >>> > "easy access to the world" >>>>>> >>> > >>>>>> >>> > >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> ---------------------------------------------- >>>>>> >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>>>>> >>> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>>>>> >>> believed to be clean. >>>>>> >>> --------------------------------------------- >>>>>> >>> "easy access to the world" >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> >>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com >>>>>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo.com >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> ---------------------------------------------- >>>>>> >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>>>>> >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>>>>> >> believed to be clean. >>>>>> >> --------------------------------------------- >>>>>> >> "easy access to the world" >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > ---------------------------------------------- >>>>>> > This message has been scanned for viruses and >>>>>> > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>>>>> > believed to be clean. >>>>>> > --------------------------------------------- >>>>>> > "easy access to the world" >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > ---------------------------------------------- >>>>>> > This message has been scanned for viruses and >>>>>> > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>>>>> > believed to be clean. >>>>>> > --------------------------------------------- >>>>>> > "easy access to the world" >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ---------------------------------------------- >>>>>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>>>>> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>>>>> believed to be clean. >>>>>> --------------------------------------------- >>>>>> "easy access to the world" >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>> >>>>>> This message was sent to: crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org >>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/crystal%40voicesofafri… >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Crystal "Naliaka" Watley >>>>> Voices of Africa >>>>> crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org >>>>> http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ >>>>> >>>>> "You must be the change you wish to see" - 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GISPA global RFP for bulk purchase of 2 STM1s
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 18 Dec '08

18 Dec '08

Apologies for crossposting..... Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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This Thing Will Not End Well...
by Bill Kagai 17 Dec '08

17 Dec '08

The Zen Master [He of the liver juggling fame] warned that [sic] this thing [M-PESA] might not end well. One possible reason for this legendary statement was that he knew, unlike in transport, we do not have an equivalent of his 'Michuki Rules' in the ICT sector. In as much as we support the Media fraternity in the concerns they have about the Communications Bill, they ought to understand that there is a whole bunch of legislation which sector players have toiled hard to see it get in to this level of bill making in Kenya. The Media might have reasonable penetration into the public, but our ICT technology is un-matched in terms of penetration. With over 6 million Kenyans directly or indirectly benefiting from money transactions through their cell phones and well over double this number benefiting from communication, it's high time we agreed on this matter. If President-Elect Obama was in Kictanet, he would remind us of the bottom-up approach, where we can collect 6 million signatures of 'kawaida' Kenyans who benefit immensely from services such as M-Pesa to also petition the President on why he should sign this bill with 'Further Ammendments'. If we want 'this thing to end well', at least let us get the ICT Bill signed with a 'Further Ammendment' requesting Parliament to consider the sections the Media has issues with and ofcourse with our whole hearted support to the Media. -- Bildad Kagai MD - MediaCorp Limited Nairobi Stock Exchange Authorised Information Vendor Suite B2, Tetu Court, State House Avenue P. O. Box 20311 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Tel. 254 20 272 8332 Fax. Rendered Obsolete S - 1°17'13.8" E - 36°48'22.7" www.mediacorp.co.ke ---

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications(amendment)Bill: Is media overacting?
by bitange＠jambo.co.ke 17 Dec '08

17 Dec '08

David, I thought this UK law would make our section 88 look like an evening game of soccer. From the Independent. 23 November 2003 Sweeping measures to deal with terrorist attacks and other emergencies are to be announced this week, giving the Government power to over-ride civil liberties in times of crisis, and evacuate threatened areas, restrict people's movements and confiscate property. The Civil Contingencies Bill, which covers every kind of disaster from terrorism to the weather, will be the biggest shake-up of emergency laws since the early part of the last century, replacing legislation which saw the UK through a world war and the IRA bombing campaign. Some of the proposals in the draft version of the Bill, drawn up in the summer, have alarmed civil rights activists, notably a clause that gives the Government the power to suspend parts or all of the Human Rights Act without a vote by MPs. Once an emergency has been proclaimed by the Queen, the Government can order the destruction of property, order people to evacuate an area or ban them from travelling, and "prohibit assemblies of specified kinds" and "other specified activities". If these rules had been in force during the Iraq war, critics say, they could have been used to to ban street demonstrations, making anyone who travelled to protest guilty of a criminal offence. After a major terrorist attack, forums made up of local councils, the emergency services and utility companies would be put in charge of trying to get shattered communities back together. Ndemo. > Ok. Thanks. > > Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device > > -----Original Message----- > From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > > Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:12:04 > To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke>; KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya > communications(amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? > > > David, > There was a hitch. It will be in all papers tomorrow and will ensure you > get the soft copy. > > > Ndemo. > > > >> >> I have treid to find the amended bill online with no success; was it >> uploaded as promised? someone please? >> david >> >> >> _______________ >> >> "If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, >> I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster." >> â Isaac Asimo, Columbian Author and Scientist >> _______________ >> >> PO Box 3234 >> 00200 Nairobi, Kenya >> cell: +254 722 517 540 >> >> >> --- On Mon, 12/15/08, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya >>> communications(amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? >>> To: dmakali(a)yahoo.com >>> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 1:04 AM >>> Mike, >>> Thank you for your objective views. You know very well >>> that there are >>> thousands of youth out there who have patiently waited for >>> this bill to >>> allow them trade on-line. Now Media calls theirs. >>> >>> The outcomes of the Kriegler and Waki would hopefully deal >>> with political >>> impunity. Who will deal with media impunity? In my view >>> we must push >>> this Bill to ensure that electronic media does not continue >>> to corrupt our >>> children's minds. >>> >>> Ndemo. >>> >>> >>> > Dr. Ndemo, >>> > >>> > I hope that the media note that they are on the wrong >>> path and move to >>> > change their approach. In hindsight they might realize >>> that the issues at >>> > hand could have been tackled differently.The >>> media's most recent actions >>> > only make it more difficult to resolve the very same >>> issues they are >>> > protesting. >>> > >>> > The Nation's editorial perhaps represents the >>> divergence in views between >>> > the media owners, their supporters and responsible >>> journalists who may >>> > have >>> > seen that things are steering in a dangerous >>> direction. As the matter >>> > drags >>> > on, various elements will try to take advantage and >>> jump onto the >>> > bandwagon >>> > to further certain agendas. It is this catalyst that >>> is worrisome, as >>> > there >>> > is the possibility that just as the media issue has >>> somehow been tied to >>> > economic issues, the media issue could easily be >>> misused by those who have >>> > little to do with the media. >>> > >>> > The country has many volatile problems that should not >>> be exploited, some >>> > of >>> > those jumping onto the media bandwagon may be seeking >>> to detract from >>> > matters facing them, others have personal agendas in >>> mind that can only >>> > progress if they are disguised as media and economic >>> issues. The media >>> > hopefully is looking at these issues in a responsible >>> manner, will >>> > exercise >>> > diplomacy and engage the Government in a civil way as >>> the best way to >>> > resolve the impasse. There are many Kenyans suffering >>> today from matters >>> > not >>> > within their control, it is a dangerous thing for the >>> media to act in a >>> > way >>> > that could easily stir these masses to non-civil >>> action as measures are >>> > being taken to alleviate these problems. The media has >>> a corporate >>> > responsibility in ensuring that it exhausts all civil >>> means of ensuring >>> > the >>> > matters are resolved. >>> > >>> > It is encouraging to know that the Government is open >>> for discussion, but >>> > there is only so much that the Government can do on >>> legislative matters. >>> > The >>> > Government can draft, prepare and adjust laws but it >>> cannot pass the same >>> > in >>> > parliament. The media must do more on its own in >>> approaching not just key >>> > leaders but ultimately the legislators who actually >>> vote to pass the same >>> > laws. >>> > >>> > >>> > On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 5:11 PM, >>> <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: >>> > >>> >> Thanks Theuri, >>> >> Since Government is open for discussion, diplomacy >>> would yield better >>> >> results. I have seen their action plan which by >>> the way violates cck >>> >> licence agreement it is not the best rout to take. >>> Having spent all >>> >> weekend >>> >> using public resources (frequencies) to propagate >>> violence, they should >>> >> at >>> >> least wait to hear from cck. >>> >> >>> >> If you read today's Nation editorial on how to >>> end impunity including >>> >> media >>> >> impunity you wonder if they are the same people >>> inciting the public to >>> >> violence. >>> >> >>> >> Ndemo >>> >> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) >>> >> >>> >> -----Original Message----- >>> >> From: "Mike Theuri" >>> <mike.theuri(a)gmail.com> >>> >> >>> >> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:19:01 >>> >> To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >>> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy >>> Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya >>> communications >>> >> (amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> kictanet mailing list >>> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >> >>> >> This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >>> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> >> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke >>> >> >>> >> >>> > >>> > ---------------------------------------------- >>> > This message has been scanned for viruses and >>> > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>> > believed to be clean. >>> > --------------------------------------------- >>> > "easy access to the world" >>> > >>> > >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------- >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>> believed to be clean. >>> --------------------------------------------- >>> "easy access to the world" >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo.com >> >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >> > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"

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The ICT Bill, Freedom, and Democracy
by Crystal Watley 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

A free and fair media is a necessary element in any democracy. The press is the watchdog of the government. They ensure that the truth be told. The government should have no power in a democracy to control news outlets. If the bill is signed the government is essentially stealing the voice of the people so they will be able to declare a "state of emergency" when it is convenient for them. Giving the government a gag hold on the media's ability to report the truth. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights written 10 December 1948 contains two articles which are in direct opposition to Article 88 *Article 19.* Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. *Article 20.* (1) Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association. (2) No one may be compelled to belong to an association. The government already bears the right to legislate the process of broadcasting and many aspects of the bill are enlightened and will serve us well in the future, but it is necessary that it is not passed in its current form. As human beings and as Kenyan citizens we are born with the right to voice our opinions, thoughts, feelings, and demands. Is Kenya is a democracy in the Liberal sense? Then it must be bound by the tenets of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, one of the philosophical fathers of the legislative democracy. The current constitution and rule of law is an altered copy of the democratic system of government in the United Kingdom whose constitutions and political thought stem in part from his writings. In the Social Contract by Rousseau he states that "Nothing is more dangerous than influence of private interests on public affairs and abuse of the laws of the government is LESS evil than the corruption of the legislator, which is the infallible result of the pursuit of private interests." He continues that "there is no government so subject to civil wars and internal agitations then the democratic or popular, because there is none which tends so strongly and so constantly to change its form, one who demands more vigilance and courage to be maintained in its own form. It is especially in this constitution that the citizen should arm himself with strength and steadfastness, and every day of his life from the bottom of his heart what a virtuous Palatine said in the "Diet of Poland"; Malo Periculosam libertatem quam quietum seritium." This translates into English as I prefer a perilous freedom to a peaceful slavery. In Swahili - heri kupigania uhuru kuliko amani utumuani! Crystal Kigoni Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development 2008/12/15 Moto Baridi <motobaridi(a)motobaridi.com> > next thing, they'll require ISP's to block sites that include any > "offensive" text or image. > Did you just search for "paedophile" in Wikipedia? > *"Sorry. The page you requested has been deemed inappropriate by > parliament and shall not be displayed. If you have any queries, please > contact your MP."* > then they'll storm your house and confiscate those Nigerian movies because > of that barely-visible 1.2 sec bedroom scene. > this is the first step on the slippery slope towards *gov't-sponsored* net > censorship. > unfortunately, even where it has been implemented by people who understand > much > more about these things,it has failed miserably in ALL instances. > when will people ever learn from the painful experiences of others (e.g. > Australia)?? > > yours cynically, > [motobaridi] > [carpe noctem] > > _______________________________________________ > skunkworks mailing list > skunkworks(a)my.co.ke > http://ole.kenic.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > Blog http://skunkworks-ke.blogspot.com > Beta Blog http://blog.my.co.ke > Get Skunkworks RSS Feeds: http://www.jahazi.com/rss/ > -- Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Voices of Africa crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi

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Stakeholders
by Lobore Junior 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

Guys, Who are Stakeholder? insofar as this media bill is concern ? does it only affect the operations of MP's and media owners ?, are leaving out others , Oh yes.and I have always reiterated that Nairobi is not kenya but part of it and isues that affects all kenya should be given enough time. MP's should consult their constituents on such crucial matters.. by the way this is not the first time, this guys are failing us. its becoming routine. back to my questions, who are the stakeholders? Regards. Loa.

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KCA Ammendment, moving forward
by Harry Hare 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

Dear All, I think it will add a lot of value if people paused for a bit and spend sometime to educate themselves on the clauses of the bill before commenting on it. Making suggestions and comments based on inaccurate media reports will not add value to this debate. I think what we are seeing is the complexity of legislating in a converged environment. As much as technologies have converged, the legal environment is yet to catch up and so are the stakeholders. Those in the know have been advising that the bill has too much scope and therefore too many stakeholders making it very difficult to steer through with all the stakeholders maintaining interest and therefore participate fully in the consultations. For instance, the ICT stakeholders want the bill through because it makes sense to them, but not our brothers and sisters from the forth estate. So how do we move forward? I think, we need to convince our media colleagues that there is no malice in the bill and they are not targeted. Let the President sign the bill in its current form but agree on a programme for an immediate amendment (just like the proposed programme on the e-Transactions section), pulling out all the media/broadcast clauses into a separate bill. So the sector will then have 3 separate bills, the Kenya Communication Amendment Bill, the e-Transactions Bill and the Media Bill. The convergence route is trendy and interesting but the reality at the moment is, we may not be able to effectively engage all the stakeholders and have a law that cuts across everything, which unfortunately is the nature of ICT. Kindest Regards Harry African eDevelopment Resource Centre eDevelopment House : : 604 Limuru Road Old Muthaiga : : P O Box 49475 00100 Nairobi : : Kenya T +254 20 3741646/7 : : C +254 725 650044 Training : : Research : : Consultancy

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) Bill: Is media overacting?
by Wainaina Mungai 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

David, I am very much involved the media and you & I know that it was agreed that the Action Plan includes a "blackout to..." as well as all the issues I indicated.The point is clear. I have told the truth relating to the content of the Action Plan. The question of execution is separate. Ndemo having been on K24 is does not change much but it is not in line with the Action Plan....meaning, we need to complement K24 for that step. Let's be honest in our submissions especially concerning such revelations. Wainaina On 12/14/08, dmakali(a)yahoo.com <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > That's not true. You have obviously exaggerated in trying to put across your > cheap propaganda. Ndemo was on k24 this morning and he was of course not > opposing the bill. Plus, you should ask yourself, who has come out to > support the bill and not been given airtime. > Yes, the media is campaigning, but it has not yet agreed or employed any of > the strategies you have listed. Their time is coming. And we don't need to > go to previous regimes to show brutal attacks against the media. The worst > have taken place under the current regime! > You have more to be grateful than disgusted with the media. Be just a little > more reflective and considerate otherwise your diabolical hatred of the > media lacks foundation. > David > Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Wainaina Mungai" <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> > > Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:08:09 > To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) > Bill: Is media overacting? > > > The truth is that the "supporters" you see on TV, hear on radio, read > in papers are not by accident. The Media Owners Association (MoA) > crafted a campaign strategy that includes the "media blackout to all > MPs who supported the Bill and The Ministry of Information & > Communications". > > According to persons privy to the media campaign strategy, we have a > big problem here and it's about time Kenyans were told the objective > truth. Unfortunately, the people who own the media houses are > determined to use every possible means to ensure the Bill is not > signed. You will not hear a supporter of the Bill being given > coverage. > > Why? > > The strategy is clearly not intended to yield an objective result. The > intention is to shape public opinion even through biased reporting. > The strategy includes: > > 1. Ensure President dioesn't sign the Bill, by publicly petitioning him. > 2. Take advantage of Jamhuri Day to show images of raids conducted by > previous regimes. > 3. Run a media campaign that includes 'same headline' in all papers > and similar headlines on electronic media. > 4. Shape public opinion through campains and show that the Bill is > unconstitutional...etc etc > 5. Blackout all supporters of the Bill, Ministry & only invite civil > society players who support the interests of the media. Keep watching > and you'll notice the biased reporting. > 6. The coverage of the issue in the weekend papers (circulation) is > also part of the strategy. This will not stop until the President > yields to the Media's agenda. > > The media has the right to petition the President but the problem with > their campaign is that Media Owners have actually agreed not to cover > the issue objectively. They have conspired to shape public opinion by > all possible means including excluding all those who have a different > opinion. > > In doing so, they demonstrate the need for legislative regulation. The > nation is now at the mercy of the media and the public will only be > fed with one side of the story. > > Over to you. > Wainaina > > > On 12/14/08, Kinuthia Muchane <muchanek(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Habari, >> Maybe the media is overacting, maybe the the MPs are wrong... But one >> interesting thing about this issue is the timidity of the MPs, to begin >> with, in the news all I am hearing are our dear elected representatives >> vowing their undying support for all sorts of freedom, including that of >> Press, so my question is, isn't there one, single MP who supported >> passing of the Bill who can come out in defence of his or her stand? Or >> is it because they always pander to the Press, they do not want to be >> seen in 'bad' light . >> >> On the other hand, most of us take what we hear on the radio or watch on >> TV as gospel truth, and the unfortunate fact of life is that the >> majority of us have no other source of information, or do not seek other >> avenues of >> getting information, a fact very well >> known by members of the so called "Fourth Estate". So when they drench >> us with "details" about the dangers of the bill's amendment no matter how >> skewed their >> opinion is, we will believe them hook, line and sinker! >> If you ask me, in a country like ours with a very shaky social, >> political and economic foundation, these merchants of >> "information" should be very closely and regularly monitored, a Radio >> Mille Collines can happen here very easily... >> In any case, ain't all these media 'houses' just commercial enterprises >> out to make a tidy profit? >> >> Kinuthia... >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> ke-internetusers mailing list >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >> > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > --- > http://www.bungesms.com > > TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms > > KABISSA.org - > http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network > > KAMPALA Workshop presentation - > http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya… > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo.com > -- Sent from my mobile device --- http://www.bungesms.com TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms KABISSA.org - http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network KAMPALA Workshop presentation - http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya…

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ICT bill discussion
by aki 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

After a few days of reading the draft bill in relation to ICT sections 42-86, I wish to commend the various players, ict professionals for the excellent points contained in the bill which are stepping stones for further development. However, I'd like to make some comments about sections require better definitions in the near future or if possible amendments before it became law. Due to the nature of the vagueness, the laws can be exploited by self interpretations and could lead to misuse. If I may list these ( going by the draft as I do not have the final version ) : - Section 57 : More specifics needed - Section 61 to 67 : computer related and security. Is this about public or private networks and computers/servers connected to these? There is no provision in the bill that public sector/ private sector who deal with financials, senstitive info etc must comply with tougher systems that are not easily broken into or abused. This must be a two way street. How easily a system can be compromised depends on how well it is defended with appropriate technology. - Section 69 : More specifics needed - Section 70 : More specifics needed - Section 71 : More specifics needed - Section 73 : More specifics needed, similar to 61-67,70 - Section 74, 75 : More specifics needed Also not covered is data co-location services that should be mandatory for public sector and possibly private sector that hold financial, public databases and records incase of fire/theft or "sudden" disappearences. Clarity on paper would make the bill a huge success within the ICT portions. With Rgds.

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) Bill: Is media overacting?
by Wainaina Mungai 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

The truth is that the "supporters" you see on TV, hear on radio, read in papers are not by accident. The Media Owners Association (MoA) crafted a campaign strategy that includes the "media blackout to all MPs who supported the Bill and The Ministry of Information & Communications". According to persons privy to the media campaign strategy, we have a big problem here and it's about time Kenyans were told the objective truth. Unfortunately, the people who own the media houses are determined to use every possible means to ensure the Bill is not signed. You will not hear a supporter of the Bill being given coverage. Why? The strategy is clearly not intended to yield an objective result. The intention is to shape public opinion even through biased reporting. The strategy includes: 1. Ensure President dioesn't sign the Bill, by publicly petitioning him. 2. Take advantage of Jamhuri Day to show images of raids conducted by previous regimes. 3. Run a media campaign that includes 'same headline' in all papers and similar headlines on electronic media. 4. Shape public opinion through campains and show that the Bill is unconstitutional...etc etc 5. Blackout all supporters of the Bill, Ministry & only invite civil society players who support the interests of the media. Keep watching and you'll notice the biased reporting. 6. The coverage of the issue in the weekend papers (circulation) is also part of the strategy. This will not stop until the President yields to the Media's agenda. The media has the right to petition the President but the problem with their campaign is that Media Owners have actually agreed not to cover the issue objectively. They have conspired to shape public opinion by all possible means including excluding all those who have a different opinion. In doing so, they demonstrate the need for legislative regulation. The nation is now at the mercy of the media and the public will only be fed with one side of the story. Over to you. Wainaina On 12/14/08, Kinuthia Muchane <muchanek(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Habari, > Maybe the media is overacting, maybe the the MPs are wrong... But one > interesting thing about this issue is the timidity of the MPs, to begin > with, in the news all I am hearing are our dear elected representatives > vowing their undying support for all sorts of freedom, including that of > Press, so my question is, isn't there one, single MP who supported > passing of the Bill who can come out in defence of his or her stand? Or > is it because they always pander to the Press, they do not want to be > seen in 'bad' light . > > On the other hand, most of us take what we hear on the radio or watch on > TV as gospel truth, and the unfortunate fact of life is that the > majority of us have no other source of information, or do not seek other > avenues of > getting information, a fact very well > known by members of the so called "Fourth Estate". So when they drench > us with "details" about the dangers of the bill's amendment no matter how > skewed their > opinion is, we will believe them hook, line and sinker! > If you ask me, in a country like ours with a very shaky social, > political and economic foundation, these merchants of > "information" should be very closely and regularly monitored, a Radio > Mille Collines can happen here very easily... > In any case, ain't all these media 'houses' just commercial enterprises > out to make a tidy profit? > > Kinuthia... > > > > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > -- Sent from my mobile device --- http://www.bungesms.com TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms KABISSA.org - http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network KAMPALA Workshop presentation - http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya…

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Mobile to Rule the Internet as Primary Device in 2020, Says Pew]
by alice 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

http://www.wirelessandmobilenews.com/2008/12/mobile_to_rule_the_internet_as… Mobile to Rule the Internet as Primary Device in 2020, Says Pew By Reporter Wireless and Mobile News on December 14, 2008 6:04 PM Watch out world, the mobile internet life is approaching soon. According to a survey of experts by the Pew Internet & American Life Project that asked expert respondents to assess predictions about technology and its roles in the year 2020: Some 77% said the mobile computing device (the smartphone) with more significant computing power will be 2020's primary global Internet-connection platform. 64% favored the idea that 2020 user interfaces will offer advanced touch, talk and typing options and some added a fourth "T" - think. Nearly four out of five respondents (78%) said the original Internet architecture will not be completely replaced by a next-generation 'net by 2020. Three out of five respondents (60%) disagreed with the idea that legislatures, courts, the technology industry, and media companies will exercise effective intellectual property control by 2020. A majority--56%--agreed that in 2020 "few lines (will) divide professional from personal time, and that's OK." More than half (55%) agreed that many lives will be touched in 2020 by virtual worlds, mirror worlds, and augmented reality, while 45% disagreed or did not answer the question. The report entitled "Future of the Internet III" is built around respondents' responses to scenarios stretching to the year 2020, and hundreds of their written elaborations address such topics as: the methods by which people will access information in the future; the fact that technology is expanding the potential for hate, bigotry and terrorism; the changes that will occur in human relationships due to hyper-connected communication; the future of work and employer-employee relationships; the evolution of the tools for and use of augmented reality and virtual reality; the strength of respondents' concerns that the global corporations and governments currently in control of most resources might impede or even halt the open development of the internet; and the challenges to come as issues tied to security, privacy, digital identities, tracking and massive databases collide. "A strong undercurrent of anxiety runs through these experts' answers: They are quite sure the internet and cell phones will continue to advance at an amazing clip, but they are not at all sure people will make the same kind of progress as they embrace better, faster, cheaper gadgets," said Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Internet & American Life Project. "The picture they paint of the future is that technology will give people the power to be stronger actors in the political and economic world, but that won't necessarily make it a kinder, gentler world." The Pew Internet/Elon University survey was conducted online by invitation to experts identified in an extensive literature review and to active members of several key technology groups, among them: The Internet Society, The World Wide Web Consortium, the Multistakeholder Group on Internet Governance, ICANN, Internet2 and the Association of Internet Researchers. Many respondents are at the pinnacle of internet leadership. Some respondents are "working in the trenches" of building the Web; most of the people in this latter category came to the survey by invitation to those on the email list of the Pew Internet Project. The survey was an "opt in," self-selecting effort. That process does not yield a random, representative sample. Full results of the survey, including engaging quotes from hundreds of respondents and brief biographies on many of these people, can be found on the web here. _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) Bill: Is media overacting?
by Brian Longwe 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

I too, feel that this is overreaction and misrepresentation by the media. How many of the very vocal media personalities who appeared protesting have even read the proposed legislation? If they did, they would see that the powers granted are only applicable during a state of emergency. Other laws set out the process and conditions by which a state of emergency can be called. Our experiences with the post-election crisis this year exposed how partisan and instrumental media can be to fuel discontent and in many cases, media related information was used to take lives. Have the more responsible media houses forgotten so quickly the regret and guilt they expressed, when they started crying out for peace - after they realised how seriously wrong their transmissions were taken by the public? It is true that when Govt invited stakeholders to make representations regarding the bill, the media houses that bothered to send personnel sent only very junior officials - there's no knowing what kind of feedback/representations these underlings took back to their bosses. How many media houses sent representations to the house committee that was responsible for the bill when they were invited to do so? To what extent did they engage with informed contributions, proposed modifications or even proposed text to replace the offending sections? People need to realise that things like this don't happen overnight, law-making is a process that provides any citizen with the right and the opportunity to make their views felt and known. The masses that have been mobilised by the media houses should have been in Mombasa when govt, the house committee and stakeholders were meeting to among other things look at sections of the Kenya communications amendment act - not now, when their elected representatives have yielded to the due process and submitted the bill to the President. my two-pence, Brian On 12/13/08, Grace Bomu <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > I had signed up for the mars group protest yesterday on the > representation that it was a protest on food prices and MP'S refusal > to pay taxes. > I am disgusted that the media have used our voices for their causes > exclusively, disregarding ours. > As a Kenyan, i think there should be a review on cross-ownership of > media if democracy is to thrive. Also, considering the role of the > media in fueling ethnic/ regional backlash since 2003, isn't there > need for a check on them? > There may be misgivings on the arbitraly powers conferred to the > Minister in charge of security but media has to be checked. > The media should give suggestions on alternative ways to check them > instead of using all their airtime and acres of newspapers to win > public sympathy. > Finally, they should stop branding it ' media bill' as the bill is not > a conspiracy against media but a bill to amend the communications act. > > -- > Sent from Gmail for mobile | mobile.google.com > > Grace L.N. Mutung'u > +254721898732 > +254736091242 > Kenya > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) Bill: Is media overacting?
by Wainaina Mungai 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Ok Aduda, Suggest an alternative informed direction. Wainaina On 12/15/08, David Aduda <daduda(a)nation.co.ke> wrote: > Wanaina, > > I've been wondering why you are so stuck to one position and so dismissive > of others even when people have constructive ideas! Debate is a two-way > affair and respect for other views. We respect your view, even if we don't > agree with it, but don't railroad everyone in one direction. > > Aduda > >> ---------- >> From: kictanet-bounces+daduda=nation.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke on behalf >> of Wainaina Mungai >> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 7:06 PM >> To: David Aduda >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications >> (amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? >> >> Crystal et. al., >> >> Other than for a few if any, you are preaching to the choir on matters >> of the need for a "free and fair" press. We have been on the job as >> stations were shut down but that does not cloud our objectivity. We >> must discuss a fair way forward on specifics scenarios pointed out by >> Bill Kagai and others. Do not forget that the media has not been >> acting "free" and "fair". A fair press would have been objective and >> would not conspire and document their intention to sway public opinion >> through biased reporting (see the Action Plan in this thread). >> >> Way forward: >> 1. President fails to ascent: We are stuck with Section 88 for another >> 6months at a very minimum. No guarantee we'll make progress on the >> other aspects after losing 6months of much needed reforms. >> >> 2. President ascents. We still have Section 88 but this time, we are >> better off as a country on all other aspects of the Bill. If the media >> wants support in 6months for a separate Bill to repeal Section 88, >> then they can lobby us and the MPs for support. >> >> Note that the media you call "free and fair" abused their licence >> provisions through the "Action Plan" to manipulate the public to >> support them. The one-sided reporting continues except on K24 TV. >> >> Let's be very fair and honest in our proposals. >> >> Wainaina >> >> >> >> On 12/15/08, Crystal Watley <crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org> wrote: >> > Brian, >> > >> > The meeting was not made public knowledge. If it had been then possibly >> > more >> > would have attended. Myself included. >> > >> > The Communications Bill contains many well thought out policies that >> > will >> > benefit Kenya in its quest to become an leader in information and >> > communications technology in the region. I read the bill when it came >> > out in >> > its first draft form and twice more during the consultation and >> > amendment >> > period. The bill is still not ready to be passed into law. As it is a >> > serious piece of legislature it needs more discussion especially in open >> > public forums. Once the general public and the media take an issue with >> > a >> > piece of legislation it should be tabled and discussed until necessary >> > revisions are made. I would like to reiterate this bill is not ready to >> > be >> > passed into law. If it is I would encourage the media institutions to >> > challenge its legality in court. It has already been rejected in the >> > court >> > of public opinion. >> > >> > If what Dr. Ndemo and others say about the ability of the president to >> > amend >> > the act, although Kibaki is in a catch 22, he should see that the media >> > stays free. What Kenyans should be afraid of is giving the government >> > the >> > power to decide on what dictates a "state of emergency". This has been >> > used >> > in other countries to suppress the masses and give all control to a few >> > powerful individuals. The control of the many by the few is something we >> > already see in Kenya. Information and communications technologies are to >> > improve INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS. The proliferation of Kenyan >> > content >> > cannot be stilfed by the law or many will shy away from their use due to >> > fear. >> > >> > Crystal >> > >> > On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 6:36 PM, Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> >> >> >> I too, feel that this is overreaction and misrepresentation by the >> >> media.> >> >> How many of the very vocal media personalities who appeared protesting >> >> have >> >> even read the proposed legislation? If they did, they would see that >> >> the >> >> powers granted are only applicable during a state of emergency. Other >> >> laws >> >> set out the process and conditions by which a state of emergency can be >> >> called. >> >> >> >> Our experiences with the post-election crisis this year exposed how >> >> partisan and instrumental media can be to fuel discontent and in many >> >> cases, >> >> media related information was used to take lives. >> >> >> >> Have the more responsible media houses forgotten so quickly the regret >> >> and >> >> guilt they expressed, when they started crying out for peace - after >> >> they >> >> realised how seriously wrong their transmissions were taken by the >> >> public? >> >> >> >> It is true that when Govt invited stakeholders to make representations >> >> regarding the bill, the media houses that bothered to send personnel >> >> sent >> >> only very junior officials - there's no knowing what kind of >> >> feedback/representations these underlings took back to their bosses. >> >> >> >> How many media houses sent representations to the house committee that >> >> was >> >> responsible for the bill when they were invited to do so? To what >> >> extent >> >> did >> >> they engage with informed contributions, proposed modifications or even >> >> proposed text to replace the offending sections? >> >> >> >> People need to realise that things like this don't happen overnight, >> >> law-making is a process that provides any citizen with the right and >> >> the >> >> opportunity to make their views felt and known. The masses that have >> >> been >> >> mobilised by the media houses should have been in Mombasa when govt, >> >> the >> >> house committee and stakeholders were meeting to among other things >> >> look >> >> at >> >> sections of the Kenya communications amendment act - not now, when >> >> their >> >> elected representatives have yielded to the due process and submitted >> >> the >> >> bill to the President. >> >> >> >> my two-pence, >> >> >> >> Brian >> >> >> >> >> >> On 12/13/08, Grace Bomu <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> I had signed up for the mars group protest yesterday on the >> >>> representation that it was a protest on food prices and MP'S refusal >> >>> to pay taxes. >> >>> I am disgusted that the media have used our voices for their causes >> >>> exclusively, disregarding ours. >> >>> As a Kenyan, i think there should be a review on cross-ownership of >> >>> media if democracy is to thrive. Also, considering the role of the >> >>> media in fueling ethnic/ regional backlash since 2003, isn't there >> >>> need for a check on them? >> >>> There may be misgivings on the arbitraly powers conferred to the >> >>> Minister in charge of security but media has to be checked. >> >>> The media should give suggestions on alternative ways to check them >> >>> instead of using all their airtime and acres of newspapers to win >> >>> public sympathy. >> >>> Finally, they should stop branding it ' media bill' as the bill is not >> >>> a conspiracy against media but a bill to amend the communications act. >> >>> >> >>> -- >> >>> Sent from Gmail for mobile | mobile.google.com >> >>> >> >>> Grace L.N. Mutung'u >> >>> +254721898732 >> >>> +254736091242 >> >>> Kenya >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> ke-internetusers mailing list >> >>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> >>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Brian Munyao Longwe >> >> e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com >> >> cell: + 254 722 518 744 >> >> blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com >> >> meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> kictanet mailing list >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> >> >> This message was sent to: crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/crystal%40voicesofafri…> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Crystal "Naliaka" Watley >> > Voices of Africa >> > crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org >> > http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ >> > >> > "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi >> > >> >> -- >> Sent from my mobile device >> >> --- >> http://www.bungesms.com >> >> TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms >> >> KABISSA.org - >> http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network >> >> KAMPALA Workshop presentation - >> http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: daduda(a)nation.co.ke >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/daduda%40nation.co.ke >> >> > > DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is > intended for the use of the stated recipient only. 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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment)Bill: Is media overacting?
by David Aduda 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Wanaina, I've been wondering why you are so stuck to one position and so dismissive of others even when people have constructive ideas! Debate is a two-way affair and respect for other views. We respect your view, even if we don't agree with it, but don't railroad everyone in one direction. Aduda > ---------- > From: kictanet-bounces+daduda=nation.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke on behalf of Wainaina Mungai > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 7:06 PM > To: David Aduda > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? > > Crystal et. al., > > Other than for a few if any, you are preaching to the choir on matters > of the need for a "free and fair" press. We have been on the job as > stations were shut down but that does not cloud our objectivity. We > must discuss a fair way forward on specifics scenarios pointed out by > Bill Kagai and others. Do not forget that the media has not been > acting "free" and "fair". A fair press would have been objective and > would not conspire and document their intention to sway public opinion > through biased reporting (see the Action Plan in this thread). > > Way forward: > 1. President fails to ascent: We are stuck with Section 88 for another > 6months at a very minimum. No guarantee we'll make progress on the > other aspects after losing 6months of much needed reforms. > > 2. President ascents. We still have Section 88 but this time, we are > better off as a country on all other aspects of the Bill. If the media > wants support in 6months for a separate Bill to repeal Section 88, > then they can lobby us and the MPs for support. > > Note that the media you call "free and fair" abused their licence > provisions through the "Action Plan" to manipulate the public to > support them. The one-sided reporting continues except on K24 TV. > > Let's be very fair and honest in our proposals. > > Wainaina > > > > On 12/15/08, Crystal Watley <crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org> wrote: > > Brian, > > > > The meeting was not made public knowledge. If it had been then possibly more > > would have attended. Myself included. > > > > The Communications Bill contains many well thought out policies that will > > benefit Kenya in its quest to become an leader in information and > > communications technology in the region. I read the bill when it came out in > > its first draft form and twice more during the consultation and amendment > > period. The bill is still not ready to be passed into law. As it is a > > serious piece of legislature it needs more discussion especially in open > > public forums. Once the general public and the media take an issue with a > > piece of legislation it should be tabled and discussed until necessary > > revisions are made. I would like to reiterate this bill is not ready to be > > passed into law. If it is I would encourage the media institutions to > > challenge its legality in court. It has already been rejected in the court > > of public opinion. > > > > If what Dr. Ndemo and others say about the ability of the president to amend > > the act, although Kibaki is in a catch 22, he should see that the media > > stays free. What Kenyans should be afraid of is giving the government the > > power to decide on what dictates a "state of emergency". This has been used > > in other countries to suppress the masses and give all control to a few > > powerful individuals. The control of the many by the few is something we > > already see in Kenya. Information and communications technologies are to > > improve INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS. The proliferation of Kenyan content > > cannot be stilfed by the law or many will shy away from their use due to > > fear. > > > > Crystal > > > > On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 6:36 PM, Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> > >> I too, feel that this is overreaction and misrepresentation by the media.> > >> How many of the very vocal media personalities who appeared protesting > >> have > >> even read the proposed legislation? If they did, they would see that the > >> powers granted are only applicable during a state of emergency. Other laws > >> set out the process and conditions by which a state of emergency can be > >> called. > >> > >> Our experiences with the post-election crisis this year exposed how > >> partisan and instrumental media can be to fuel discontent and in many > >> cases, > >> media related information was used to take lives. > >> > >> Have the more responsible media houses forgotten so quickly the regret and > >> guilt they expressed, when they started crying out for peace - after they > >> realised how seriously wrong their transmissions were taken by the public? > >> > >> It is true that when Govt invited stakeholders to make representations > >> regarding the bill, the media houses that bothered to send personnel sent > >> only very junior officials - there's no knowing what kind of > >> feedback/representations these underlings took back to their bosses. > >> > >> How many media houses sent representations to the house committee that was > >> responsible for the bill when they were invited to do so? To what extent > >> did > >> they engage with informed contributions, proposed modifications or even > >> proposed text to replace the offending sections? > >> > >> People need to realise that things like this don't happen overnight, > >> law-making is a process that provides any citizen with the right and the > >> opportunity to make their views felt and known. The masses that have been > >> mobilised by the media houses should have been in Mombasa when govt, the > >> house committee and stakeholders were meeting to among other things look > >> at > >> sections of the Kenya communications amendment act - not now, when their > >> elected representatives have yielded to the due process and submitted the > >> bill to the President. > >> > >> my two-pence, > >> > >> Brian > >> > >> > >> On 12/13/08, Grace Bomu <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>> > >>> I had signed up for the mars group protest yesterday on the > >>> representation that it was a protest on food prices and MP'S refusal > >>> to pay taxes. > >>> I am disgusted that the media have used our voices for their causes > >>> exclusively, disregarding ours. > >>> As a Kenyan, i think there should be a review on cross-ownership of > >>> media if democracy is to thrive. Also, considering the role of the > >>> media in fueling ethnic/ regional backlash since 2003, isn't there > >>> need for a check on them? > >>> There may be misgivings on the arbitraly powers conferred to the > >>> Minister in charge of security but media has to be checked. > >>> The media should give suggestions on alternative ways to check them > >>> instead of using all their airtime and acres of newspapers to win > >>> public sympathy. > >>> Finally, they should stop branding it ' media bill' as the bill is not > >>> a conspiracy against media but a bill to amend the communications act. > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Sent from Gmail for mobile | mobile.google.com > >>> > >>> Grace L.N. Mutung'u > >>> +254721898732 > >>> +254736091242 > >>> Kenya > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> ke-internetusers mailing list > >>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > >>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Brian Munyao Longwe > >> e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com > >> cell: + 254 722 518 744 > >> blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com > >> meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com > >> _______________________________________________ > >> kictanet mailing list > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >> > >> This message was sent to: crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/crystal%40voicesofafri…> > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > > Crystal "Naliaka" Watley > > Voices of Africa > > crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org > > http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ > > > > "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi > > > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > --- > http://www.bungesms.com > > TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms > > KABISSA.org - http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network > > KAMPALA Workshop presentation - > http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya… > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: daduda(a)nation.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/daduda%40nation.co.ke > > DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Nation Media Group. To get all breaking news alerts send the word BREAK to 6667 or visit http://mobile.nation.co.ke to read news on your mobile phone.

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) Bill: Is media overacting?
by Wainaina Mungai 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Kaikai, I propose we focus on the issues below: 1. Section 88 and the fact that the absence of the Presidential ascent wouldn't change anything for atleast the next six months. The suggestion is that media pursues the path of a "futher amendments" Bill that shall be debated separately. There should be no guarantee it will be passed. 2. Content regulation and the fact that it does not threaten freedom of expression. The issues have been clarified here and in other fora. 3. The "Action Plan" of the Media Owners Association and the clauses that indicate their willingness to abuse the power given to them. Put this in context of the powers you want Kenyans to entrust you with. You do not add value to the debate by branding as "media bashers" or hypocrites those of us who have realised with time that absolute power corrupts absolutely even in the media. Regards, Wainaina On 12/16/08, Linus Kaikai <lkaikai(a)ktnkenya.com> wrote: > Dr. Ndemo, > > It is puzzling that throughout your meetings with us we never got to hear of > some of the issues you are now raising on Kictanet like 'Media impunity' and > 'corrupting children minds.' The latter was of course the very same line > used by Mao and later Deng Xiaoping to cut off information flow to the > Chinese masses, and that is having concluded the entire population is made > up of children! There's a great deal of dishonesty around this whole issue. > The contentious clauses in my view are an extension of your ban of live > broadcast on the evening of December 30; a ban that neither worked nor > helped in way in pushing through suspect election results. Bwana PS the > larger picture is the country is walking down a retrogressive path and the > clauses in the Communication Bill are only part of a number of things that > are going wrong especially with politics and governance. Bwana PS sections > of this Bill are not anything you would be proud of 5 years from now. > > For the rest of the media-bashing crowd on Kictanet, yours is the hypocrisy > killing our country. When Moi was president the media and outspoken > diplomats were your heroes. Now they are villains. How convenient! > > About the bill, I am so keen to hear your take on the March 2, 2006 raid on > the Standard and KTN for such are the actions the new bill would make > perfectly legal! > > > Linus > > -----Original Message----- > From: kictanet-bounces+lkaikai=ktnkenya.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+lkaikai=ktnkenya.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On > Behalf Of bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > Sent: 14 December 2008 22:04 > To: lkaikai(a)ktnkenya.com > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya > communications(amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? > > Mike, > Thank you for your objective views. You know very well that there are > thousands of youth out there who have patiently waited for this bill to > allow them trade on-line. Now Media calls theirs. > > The outcomes of the Kriegler and Waki would hopefully deal with political > impunity. Who will deal with media impunity? In my view we must push > this Bill to ensure that electronic media does not continue to corrupt our > children's minds. > > Ndemo. > > >> Dr. Ndemo, >> >> I hope that the media note that they are on the wrong path and move to >> change their approach. In hindsight they might realize that the issues at >> hand could have been tackled differently.The media's most recent actions >> only make it more difficult to resolve the very same issues they are >> protesting. >> >> The Nation's editorial perhaps represents the divergence in views between >> the media owners, their supporters and responsible journalists who may >> have >> seen that things are steering in a dangerous direction. As the matter >> drags >> on, various elements will try to take advantage and jump onto the >> bandwagon >> to further certain agendas. It is this catalyst that is worrisome, as >> there >> is the possibility that just as the media issue has somehow been tied to >> economic issues, the media issue could easily be misused by those who have >> little to do with the media. >> >> The country has many volatile problems that should not be exploited, some >> of >> those jumping onto the media bandwagon may be seeking to detract from >> matters facing them, others have personal agendas in mind that can only >> progress if they are disguised as media and economic issues. The media >> hopefully is looking at these issues in a responsible manner, will >> exercise >> diplomacy and engage the Government in a civil way as the best way to >> resolve the impasse. There are many Kenyans suffering today from matters >> not >> within their control, it is a dangerous thing for the media to act in a >> way >> that could easily stir these masses to non-civil action as measures are >> being taken to alleviate these problems. The media has a corporate >> responsibility in ensuring that it exhausts all civil means of ensuring >> the >> matters are resolved. >> >> It is encouraging to know that the Government is open for discussion, but >> there is only so much that the Government can do on legislative matters. >> The >> Government can draft, prepare and adjust laws but it cannot pass the same >> in >> parliament. The media must do more on its own in approaching not just key >> leaders but ultimately the legislators who actually vote to pass the same >> laws. >> >> >> On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 5:11 PM, <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> Thanks Theuri, >>> Since Government is open for discussion, diplomacy would yield better >>> results. I have seen their action plan which by the way violates cck >>> licence agreement it is not the best rout to take. Having spent all >>> weekend >>> using public resources (frequencies) to propagate violence, they should >>> at >>> least wait to hear from cck. >>> >>> If you read today's Nation editorial on how to end impunity including >>> media >>> impunity you wonder if they are the same people inciting the public to >>> violence. >>> >>> Ndemo >>> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: "Mike Theuri" <mike.theuri(a)gmail.com> >>> >>> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:19:01 >>> To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications >>> (amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke >>> >>> >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >> > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: lkaikai(a)ktnkenya.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/lkaikai%40ktnkenya.com > > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/wainaina%40madeinkenya… > -- Sent from my mobile device --- http://www.bungesms.com TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms KABISSA.org - http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network KAMPALA Workshop presentation - http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya…

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment)Bill: Is media overacting?
by alice 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Hi David Below are excerpts from the "Action Plan" ........................................ Dear Members Following this morning's meeting find attached today's press release, presented at today's press conference by Vice Chairman Martin Khafafa. The following is our action plan for at least the next week: Our key objectives are: · Ensure the bill is not signed in to law, therefore petition the President in public through media campaigns and formally by presenting the petition · Shape public opinion through a media campaigns on all media and talk shows – create a public debate · Demonstrate this bill is unconstitutional and tramples on Kenyan's hard fought media freedom; freedom of expression and freedom of information ACTION PLAN 1. Press conference – 11^th December 2008 2. Petition the President not to sign the bill in to law – the formal petition is currently being drafted by Hon Paul Muite – PQ/Martin, SK and Linus will follow this up. This petition will be presented to the Prime Minister and Amb Muthaura next week. An appointment with the president will be arranged for key MOA members to present the petition 3. Media Campaign – starting today, we will run, radio, TV and print advertising sensitizing the public why this bill is wrong for Kenya. Key objective is to shape public opinion and educate them on the bill. PQ is spearheading this campaign and will distribute the advert to all members 4. Jamhuri Day – We will cover the event on TV, however we will show a split screen with various scenes of attacks on media e.g Standard raid, Royal Media, etc with scroll messages on the bill and what it portends for media freedom and expression. Conrad of NMG is spearheading this 5. Coverage of MPs and Ministry of Information – media blackout for all MPs who voted for the bill and the Ministry of Information – Joe Odindo will get copy of the Hansard and circulate to members 6. Joint headlines with different editorials – Print media will have a joint headline – Joe, PQ and Wachira will co-ordinate 7. All media houses invite civil society, opinion leaders who support media on this issue to their stations to educate audiences on the bill; organize voting and other promotions for the public to participate in the debate 8. Print media will run an education campaign show history of "political repression" in various articles especially this weekend The above action plan will run until we achieve our objectives, from time to time members will consult and modify campaigns or adjust the plans. All members will be informed of any changes. Feel free to include your input, we need to be united on this issue and speak from one page. Kind regards Sheila MOA Secretary dmakali(a)yahoo.com wrote: > Wich media plan of action? Can anyone state here what is says or publish it please? This is typical strawman propaganda. > If the media doesn't rep the public show me who goes, alice. > > Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device > > -----Original Message----- > From: alice <alice(a)apc.org> > > Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:38:48 > To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) > Bill: Is media overacting? > > > Dear Dr. Ndemo and all, > > The Media plan of action does indeed amount to some serious offenses, > not least abuse of public resources. Also agree that we need an open > parliament., we can not let the media claim to speak for the public > anymore. > > > best > alice > > > bitange(a)jambo.co.ke wrote: > >> Dear Edith, >> We are uploading the published bill in the next one hour. It will indeed >> help if everybody reads it before they make any comments. I would want >> anybody to point any section in the published ammendment that limits press >> freedom. You participated in most of our early interactions and the >> intent on the broadcast section was very well understood - to introduce >> proper regulatory mechanism. >> >> My friend Kaikai wants me to prove that in the past few days media has >> been propagating violence. Most of you saw their plan of action which >> lawyers tell me amounts to serous offence. >> >> >> Ndemo. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> It worries me that the masses are taking sides depending on what others >>> say, rather than to read the bill themselves. Is there a "popular version" >>> of the bill for ordinary Kenyans? Can we get a copy of the current bill or >>> be pointed to where the latest version can be downloaded? This information >>> is not necessarily within the public domain. >>> >>> It is high time we do not leave our future in the hands of afew, but let >>> everyone be educated about the issues at hand so they can engage from an >>> informed standpoint - we need an OPEN parliament. We have enough digital >>> tools to allow interaction between parliament and the governed. >>> >>> Edith >>> >>> ________________________________________ >>> From: kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> [kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of >>> alice [alice(a)apc.org] >>> Sent: 14 December 2008 19:40 >>> To: Edith Adera >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications >>> (amendment) Bill: Is media overacting? >>> >>> David, >>> >>> Perhaps the media could start by reporting accurately. Some of the >>> sections the media find so offensive already exist in the 1998 >>> communications act. So why not present the big full picture to all and >>> especially the public? >>> >>> >>> alice >>> >>> (Views expressed are personal and not a reflection of any of the >>> organizations I am affiliated with) >>> >>> >>> >>> dmakali(a)yahoo.com wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Wainaina >>>> I can't argue against your sources but am certain that stage of black >>>> out for mps hasn't been reached at all. In fact we are meeting tue to >>>> evaluate exactly the import of the passage of that bill and bring every1 >>>> on the same page. >>>> Of course blacking out not just some 25 mps but all is very much a >>>> possible line of action. And for good reason- these mps did not consider >>>> ANY of the changes we proposed. That gang approach doesn't lend itself >>>> to decent engagement frm the media. They have abused their power and >>>> ignored our views, not reasonably but glibly. >>>> I am totally in agrment with thoz who argue the broadcast media needs >>>> regulation, because it is true. I don't even share some defensive views >>>> about ownership held by moa- I see no value in nmg getting more radio or >>>> tv frequencies for eg coz they already have too many, or royal media >>>> having all thoz frequencies. Its simply obscene. But that is a diff >>>> story frm govt getting into micro management of media conent or , the >>>> minister having power to raid and confiscate equipment or occupy or take >>>> over a media house. There was no emergency wen michuki used mercenaries >>>> to raid standard. >>>> Plus the ethical issues being raised about content can and are already >>>> addressed under the media act. The worst thing you want is to invite >>>> govt fiat into content matters. You will rue the day you get a >>>> dictatorial govt. Examples are many. >>>> Similarly, how do you allow the minister to give directions to a >>>> commission that's supposd to be independent? He shud take its advice not >>>> rubber stamp his decisions. And how do you have a commission appointed >>>> solely by the minister without any guidelines? Criteria to follow? >>>> Finally did you see the clause about kbc? Nothing about its roles, and >>>> obligations? Even the principal act is beta! >>>> Well, wainaina and other kictanets, it would be useful to speak to these >>>> issues even as you condemn the media for obviously lopsided reporting >>>> and wailing. >>>> David >>>> >>>> Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: "Wainaina Mungai" <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> >>>> >>>> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:53:55 >>>> To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy >>>> Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>> Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) Bill: >>>> Is media overacting? >>>> >>>> >>>> David, >>>> >>>> I am very much involved the media and you & I know that it was agreed >>>> that the Action Plan includes a "blackout to..." as well as all the >>>> issues I indicated.The point is clear. I have told the truth relating >>>> to the content of the Action Plan. >>>> >>>> The question of execution is separate. Ndemo having been on K24 is >>>> does not change much but it is not in line with the Action >>>> Plan....meaning, we need to complement K24 for that step. >>>> >>>> Let's be honest in our submissions especially concerning such >>>> revelations. >>>> >>>> Wainaina >>>> >>>> On 12/14/08, dmakali(a)yahoo.com <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> That's not true. You have obviously exaggerated in trying to put across >>>>> your >>>>> cheap propaganda. Ndemo was on k24 this morning and he was of course >>>>> not >>>>> opposing the bill. Plus, you should ask yourself, who has come out to >>>>> support the bill and not been given airtime. >>>>> Yes, the media is campaigning, but it has not yet agreed or employed >>>>> any of >>>>> the strategies you have listed. Their time is coming. And we don't >>>>> need to >>>>> go to previous regimes to show brutal attacks against the media. The >>>>> worst >>>>> have taken place under the current regime! >>>>> You have more to be grateful than disgusted with the media. Be just a >>>>> little >>>>> more reflective and considerate otherwise your diabolical hatred of the >>>>> media lacks foundation. >>>>> David >>>>> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: "Wainaina Mungai" <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> >>>>> >>>>> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:08:09 >>>>> To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> >>>>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications >>>>> (amendment) >>>>> Bill: Is media overacting? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The truth is that the "supporters" you see on TV, hear on radio, read >>>>> in papers are not by accident. The Media Owners Association (MoA) >>>>> crafted a campaign strategy that includes the "media blackout to all >>>>> MPs who supported the Bill and The Ministry of Information & >>>>> Communications". >>>>> >>>>> According to persons privy to the media campaign strategy, we have a >>>>> big problem here and it's about time Kenyans were told the objective >>>>> truth. Unfortunately, the people who own the media houses are >>>>> determined to use every possible means to ensure the Bill is not >>>>> signed. You will not hear a supporter of the Bill being given >>>>> coverage. >>>>> >>>>> Why? >>>>> >>>>> The strategy is clearly not intended to yield an objective result. The >>>>> intention is to shape public opinion even through biased reporting. >>>>> The strategy includes: >>>>> >>>>> 1. Ensure President dioesn't sign the Bill, by publicly petitioning >>>>> him. >>>>> 2. Take advantage of Jamhuri Day to show images of raids conducted by >>>>> previous regimes. >>>>> 3. Run a media campaign that includes 'same headline' in all papers >>>>> and similar headlines on electronic media. >>>>> 4. Shape public opinion through campains and show that the Bill is >>>>> unconstitutional...etc etc >>>>> 5. Blackout all supporters of the Bill, Ministry & only invite civil >>>>> society players who support the interests of the media. Keep watching >>>>> and you'll notice the biased reporting. >>>>> 6. The coverage of the issue in the weekend papers (circulation) is >>>>> also part of the strategy. This will not stop until the President >>>>> yields to the Media's agenda. >>>>> >>>>> The media has the right to petition the President but the problem with >>>>> their campaign is that Media Owners have actually agreed not to cover >>>>> the issue objectively. They have conspired to shape public opinion by >>>>> all possible means including excluding all those who have a different >>>>> opinion. >>>>> >>>>> In doing so, they demonstrate the need for legislative regulation. The >>>>> nation is now at the mercy of the media and the public will only be >>>>> fed with one side of the story. >>>>> >>>>> Over to you. >>>>> Wainaina >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 12/14/08, Kinuthia Muchane <muchanek(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Habari, >>>>>> Maybe the media is overacting, maybe the the MPs are wrong... But one >>>>>> interesting thing about this issue is the timidity of the MPs, to >>>>>> begin >>>>>> with, in the news all I am hearing are our dear elected >>>>>> representatives >>>>>> vowing their undying support for all sorts of freedom, including that >>>>>> of >>>>>> Press, so my question is, isn't there one, single MP who supported >>>>>> passing of the Bill who can come out in defence of his or her stand? >>>>>> Or >>>>>> is it because they always pander to the Press, they do not want to be >>>>>> seen in 'bad' light . >>>>>> >>>>>> On the other hand, most of us take what we hear on the radio or watch >>>>>> on >>>>>> TV as gospel truth, and the unfortunate fact of life is that the >>>>>> majority of us have no other source of information, or do not seek >>>>>> other >>>>>> avenues of >>>>>> getting information, a fact very well >>>>>> known by members of the so called "Fourth Estate". So when they drench >>>>>> us with "details" about the dangers of the bill's amendment no matter >>>>>> how >>>>>> skewed their >>>>>> opinion is, we will believe them hook, line and sinker! >>>>>> If you ask me, in a country like ours with a very shaky social, >>>>>> political and economic foundation, these merchants of >>>>>> "information" should be very closely and regularly monitored, a Radio >>>>>> Mille Collines can happen here very easily... >>>>>> In any case, ain't all these media 'houses' just commercial >>>>>> enterprises >>>>>> out to make a tidy profit? >>>>>> >>>>>> Kinuthia... >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>>>>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>>>>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Sent from my mobile device >>>>> >>>>> --- >>>>> http://www.bungesms.com >>>>> >>>>> TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms >>>>> >>>>> KABISSA.org - >>>>> http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network >>>>> >>>>> KAMPALA Workshop presentation - >>>>> http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya… >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> >>>>> This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: eadera(a)idrc.or.ke >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/eadera%40idrc.or.ke >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------- >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >>> believed to be clean. >>> --------------------------------------------- >>> "easy access to the world" >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> ---------------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> --------------------------------------------- >> "easy access to the world" >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org >> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org >> >> >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo.com >

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[Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Ten Guiding Principles for E-civil Service]
by alice 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Very interesting read in view of what is currently going on........ best alice http://egov-india.blogspot.com/ Monday, December 01, 2008 Ten Guiding Principles for E-civil Service <http://egov-india.blogspot.com/2008/12/ten-guiding-principles-for-e-civil.h…> /*Ten Guiding Principles for E-civil Service by D.C.Misra**/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ /*I Introduction*/ Is there anything called e-civil service or electronic civil service? If so, what is it? How does it differ from the traditional civil service? How can it keep pace with technological developments? What role does it have in Government 2.0? Is there any conflict between old conduct rules for the civil servants and the new environment? What role does e-civil service play in the development of e-government? Does it require separate recognition as an entity and support so that it can accelerate the pace of development of e-government worldwide? Questions like these must be asked and replies attempted as they have direct bearing on the future course of development of e-government. /*II E-civil Service*/ There are two primary drivers of e-government: technology vendors and civil service. Technology vendors have succeeded in promoting e-government but to a limited extent. Their limitation is that their promotion of e-government is limited to their own technology. Civil service has also promoted e-government but to a much lesser extent. Its limitations are that it works under a rule-bound environment, is always caught napping in technology developments, and above all, has no motivation to promote e-government. Among the two, however, civil service has greater stakes in e-government as it is required to serve the government in power as well as citizens. Government implements its decisions through civil service. The civil service also provides policy inputs. Civil service is appropriately described as the backbone of government as government policies and programme can fail in implementation by the civil service or wrong policies can be formulated with its help. What, however, is not recognized is the quiet emergence of e-civil service or electronic civil service in tandem with the emergence of e-government since mid-1990s. If e-government is to succeed, not only the emergence of e-civil service has to be recognized but strengthened as well so as to enable it face the new challenge of e-government competently. /E-civil service /or /electronic civil service /may be defined in two important and markedly different senses: /E-civil service /or /electronic civil service/: As the civil service using information and communication technology (ICT) in conducting its internal work and external public service delivery. It differs from the traditional civil service on a number of important parameters. We will refer to it as e-civil service or electronic civil service. /Ai-civil service /or /artificial intelligence (AI) civil service/: As artificial intelligence (AI) agents performing the civil service jobs, say, determining amount of fine in traffic violations. Chun (2007) describes application of artificial intelligence (AI) in immigration control in Hong Kong special administrative region (SAR) by using assessment rule engine, schema-based reasoning engine, workflow rule engine, case-based reasoning (CBR) engine, and self-learning engine. E-civil service and AI- civil service can be distinguished. The emergence of e-government has increased the responsibility of civil service by incorporating the requirements of e-civil service and ai-civil service. In the initial stages of development of e-government, the traditional civil service, e-civil service and ai-civil service will all co-exist. E-civil service and ai-civil service are thus add-on to the existing civil service and not its replacement. It is only in the final stage that one can think of e-civil service and ai-civil service replacing the traditional civil service, and that too only in part, notwithstanding the projections of futurologists. However, e-civil service and ai-civil service both will gain increasingly more ground with the passage of time. In the new environment of e-governance, therefore, the task of civil service has become quite enormous, unprecedented and, yes, very challenging. /*III An E-democracy Model Highlighting the Key Role of E-civil Service*/ An e-democracy model highlighting the key role of e-civil service can now be proposed. The model proposes that (i) e-civil service is the backbone of government and e-government, (ii) e-civil service is required to serve democracy and e-democracy on the one hand and citizen and e-citizen on the other, (iii) Democracy is characterized by rule by majority, and adult suffrage, (iv) E-democracy is characterized by the Internet and e-engagement, (v) Democracy-performance mismatch has resulted in widespread embracing of e-government, and (vi) e-engagement is an integral part of e-government. /*IV Guiding Principles for Development of E-civil Service*/The e-democracy model proposed above (Section III) highlights the key role of e-civil service in promoting e-democracy. The coming into being of e-civil service is raising a number of important issues, many of which are unprecedented, which require to be addressed. Fountain (2007:6-7) observes "In one sense, digital tools merely enhanced the power of a set of reforms already underway and accepted as legitimate and appropriate by civil servants. Yet the extraordinary power of the internet to allow citizens to access government "anytime, anywhere," greatly increased accessibility and made abstruse government documents and procedures, now online, more glaringly unresponsive to citizens." The following ten guiding principles are suggested for the development of e-civil service. /*Principle 1. Recognise the Emergence of E-Civil Service*/ E-civil service is quietly entering the governments worldwide. However, it has so far not been formally recognized. This has twofold consequences. First, the non-recognition deprives e-civil service of any systematic development as a result of which the quality of e-government is adversely affected. Secondly, the non-recognition is leading to piling up of issues which, with passage of time, are only getting more complicated making their subsequent solution elusive, time-consuming and costly. Thirdly, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to civil service tasks has given rise to, what this author has called, artificial intelligence (AI) civil service, has also not being recognized. New technologies create policy vacuums (Moor 1985). However, the policy vacuum created by the emergence of e-civil service has so far not been filled. It has thus become essential to formally recognize the emergence of e-civil service. /*Principle 2. Encourage Civil Service to Work Online*/ One of the main conclusions of case studies of e-government projects in five countries-Argentina, Mexico, India, United Arab Emirates, and Tunisia- analyzed to see how personnel issues slowed implementation of e-government projects is that "High-level support does not ensure staff buy-in." (WB 2005). There is so far no incentive for civil servants to work online. As a result, adoption of e-government practices is slow in civil service. The typical incentives are an entry of work done online in annual performance appraisal, grant of an increment in salary for doing good work, and formal recognition by grant of award for exemplary work in e-government. These are, however, mundane incentives which have only limited impact, if any. A mandatory policy may prove to be counter-productive as it may invite hostility from civil servants. Likewise an absence of policy will only maintain status quo. A middle path may be a practical strategy. For example, a mandatory policy may be adopted for routine tasks in the civil service like sanction of casual leave, approval of tour programme and filing of property returns. For rest of the tasks, civil service has to be encouraged to work online by providing appropriate incentives. /*Principle 3. Encourage E-civil Service to Use Web 2.0 Technologies*/The essence of Web 2.0 or Social Web is interactivity. And Web 2.0 is a reality. Many civil servants lurk in discussion groups but do not actively participate in discussion for fear of violating conduct rules and inviting the wrath of their superiors. On their part, the governments too have so far also not issued any guidelines on this issue. In a pioneering attempt, Cabinet Office in United Kingdom has issued the following guidelines: 1. Be credible, 2. Be consistent, 3. Be responsive, 4. Be integrated, and 5. Be a civil servant (CO 2008). Clift (2008) notes: "Every country needs a similar policy guide or alternatively as a whole, their government will become irrelevant to most people. Countries with civil servants disconnected online, have disconnected democracies." Our civil services are still steeped in 19th century ethos. They must now become civil services of 21st century. One way to achieve this objective is to encourage e-civil service to use Web 2.0 technologies. /*Principle 4. Recognise New Demands of Citizens on Civil Service*/ Civil service is known for not changing its way of working. History proves this statement. Change when introduced is easily absorbed into the system and the civil service quickly reverts to its old ways of working. All this, however, appears to be changing in the age of e-government. The emergence of e-government since mid-1990s has started placing new demands on civil service. Not only is e-government changing the way e-government works (for example, making it more technology-oriented) and the work it does (for example, adding the online work) but also citizen expectation from civil service. Citizens now want value-added, tailor-made public service delivery online and, what is more important from civil service point of view, hold the civil service, and not its political masters, directly responsible for it. So far civil service has worked protected under the cloak of anonymity. This is no longer possible in the age of e-government which espouses the cause of open and transparent government. These new demands of citizens on civil service, therefore, need to be recognized. /*Principle 5. Treat E-civil Service as an Instrument of Administrative Reforms*/ Administrative reform is an uninspiring term. Its poor reputation comes from its poor record of achievements so far. Kraemer and King (2005:2) are of the view that "information technology has never been an instrument of administrative reform; rather it has been used to reinforce existing administrative and political arrangements." It is difficult to subscribe to this view. If improving internal processes of government is part of administrative reforms, then application of information technology (IT) to government is very much a move for administrative reforms. However, and it is important, application of information technology (IT) to government, by itself, is not e-government. What makes it e-government is the involvement of citizens in decision-making processes of government, a dimension altogether missing in earlier phases of application of information technology (IT) to government. Since e-civil service, an altogether new development, is the backbone of e-government, it has to be treated as an instrument of administrative reforms. /*Principle 6. Set Up an Exclusive Portal for E-civil Service*/E-civil service now requires an exclusive portal for itself, catering to the needs of civil servants in the era of e-government. Such a portal will keep the civil servants fully updated about the latest rules and regulations, up to date civil list, sanction of leave, physical fitness exercise programmes and guidance, settlement of traveling allowance (T.A.), medical and miscellaneous claims, career advancement opportunities like mid-service training programmes, availability of online inter-active training programmes and online technical support for computer maintenance and use, annual performance appraisal, job opportunities and career counseling. It should provide RSS feed so that civil servants can keep themselves up to date with any development. Likewise it should have a discussion group or blog and a wiki so that civil servants could participate in them. This will be a closed portal accessible only to serving civil servants and managed by an officer of sufficient seniority. It will thus be a comprehensive one-stop service to civil servants. Some governments have set up such sub-portals but they do not provide comprehensive services. /*Principle 7. Introduce E-recruitment to Civil Service*/ A Government Guide to Best Practice defines e-recruitment, also known as online recruitment, as "the use of Internet and intranet technology to recruit including candidate attraction, employer branding, candidate tracking, candidate selection, and hiring." (CO 2007:65).The components of e-recruitment are: (i) attracting candidates online to your website or your organization, (ii) communicating your employer brand and recruitment proposition online, (iii) tracking, communicating with and selecting candidates online, (iv) testing candidates online, and (v) on-boarding (otherwise known as welcoming and induction) candidates online (ibid.:7). Many developed countries have set up recruitment gatways. In United Kingdom, for example, the Cabinet Office has set up a Civil Service Recruitment Gateway at http://www.careers.civil-service.gov.uk/Index.asp?txtNavID=322&635132= <http://www.careers.civil-service.gov.uk/Index.asp?txtNavID=322&635132=>. Likewise Singapore Government has set up a recruitment portal at https://app.vog.gov.sg/Presentation/index.aspx which it calls VOG (lateral image of GOV). Other countries should follow suit. /*Principle 8. Deal with Disciplinary Cases Online*/One of the sore points with civil servants is the inordinate delay which the disciplinary proceedings against them take in completion. Such disciplinary proceedings call for penalties ranging from mere warning to dismissal or removal from service and are typically launched while the civil servant is in employment. These come in the way in his promotion as and when such an opportunity occurs. The procedure involved in dealing with disciplinary cases against the civil servants is quite complicated and time-consuming. It is a case of e-government that such cases can be expedited if dealt with online. In such a case the cause list can be posted online, so also the documents upon which the department proposes to rely to prove its case. The documents are required to be supplied to the concerned civil servant under rules. The final order too can be posted online. In case the facility of video-conferencing is available, hearings in the case as well as recording of evidence can be done online. /*Principle 9. Sort Out Ethical Issues of E-civil Service*/ A number of ethical issues have started emerging as a result of civil servants surfing the Internet while in office and otherwise also. First is the maintenance of blog. Can a civil servant have a blog of his own covering a subject dealt with by him? Second, can a civil servant actively participate in discussion groups, communities of practice (COPs) and social networking sites and defend or clarify his department's position? Among these concerns, use of email at workplace has gained attention as it is most widely used tool in e-government. Oregon State Archives and Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders have issued a very comprehensive E-mail Policy Manual for Local Government (OSA n.d.) which has a template also. In India, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has issued comprehensive guidelines on use of email with due emphasis on e-mail as an official record (DARPG n.d.). But not many civil servants are either aware of these instructions or have only vague idea about them. The emerging ethical concerns need to be sorted out. /*Principle 10. Train E-civil Service in Government 2.0*/ Training is time-tested method for upgrading knowledge and skills of civil servants. It is generally quite a challenging task when the trainees are in-service civil servants but it is more challenging in case of e-government as it involves concurrent training in technology also. Schelin (2004, Table 5:272) suggests a training curriculum based on six modules in which Digital Civic Engagement is the sixth model. Whichever training module is selected, it is necessary that the civil servants are systematically trained in Government 2.0, whose essence is inter-activity which has been possible only by e-government tools, as against out-of-date Government 1.0, which is based on one-way communication from government to citizens. Training in Government 2.0 will include understanding the new role of civil servants, appreciation of emergence of e-citizen and e-citizenship, understanding of e-concepts associated with e-democracy, knowledge of e-engagement and e-participation tools and, finally, involvement of e-citizens in public policy formulation actively supported by e-civil service. /*V Concluding Remarks*/ Weberian bureaucracy characterized by objectivity, administration by rules, and anonymity is a remarkable improvement over earlier form of civil service characterized by subjectivity and administration by whims and fancies. The practice of Weberian bureaucracy, however, revealed a number of weaknesses as a result of which a number of measures of administrative reforms were undertaken in many countries prominent among which is the re-inventing government movement or new public management which requires running of government as a private sector corporation. This too had a very limited success as the two- government and private sector corporation- are based on fundamentally different premises, namely, the former is based on service-orientation and the latter on profit-orientation. E-government is the latest measure in administrative reforms which makes a powerful assault on the weaknesses of existing governments, particularly in their relation with their citizens. However, the realization of full potential of e-government is still eluding us. This can be achieved only if the emergence of e-civil service is formally recognized and it is supported to enable it discharge its new role. Ten guiding principles for e-civil service developed here can help us in this regard. 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(2007): Bureaucratic Reform and E-Government in the United States: An Institutional Perspective, Amherst, University of Massachusetts, National Center for Digital Government, Center for Public Policy and Administration, Department of Political Science, NCDG Working Paper No. 07-006, September 18, http://www.umass.edu/digitalcenter/research/working_papers/07_006FountainBu… (accessed: November 26, 2008). Kraemer, Kenneth and L. John Leslie King (2005): Information technology and administrative reform: will e-government be different? August, http://www.si.umich.edu/~jlking/IJEGR-Final.pdf <http://www.si.umich.edu/%7Ejlking/IJEGR-Final.pdf> (accessed: November 28, 2008) Moor, James H. (1985): What is Computer Ethics? in Bynum, Terrell Ward (ed.) (1985), Computers & Ethics, Blackwell, pp.266 – 75, http://www.southernct.edu/organizations/rccs/resources/teaching/teaching_mo… (accessed: November 24, 2008). OSA (Oregon State Archives) and Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders (n.d.): E-mail Policy Manual for Local Government, http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/recmgmt/train/erm/email/emailman806.pdf (accessed: November 29, 2008) Schelin, Shannon Howle (2004): Training for Digital Government, in Pavlichev, Alexei and G.David Garson (eds.) (2004): Digital Government: Principles and Best Practices, Hershey, PA, Idea Publishing, Chapter XVII, pp 263-275. WB (World Bank) (2005): Staff incentives and project implementation: lessons from e-government, PREM notes: Public Sector, October, Number 101, http://www1.worldbank.org/prem/PREMNotes/premnote101.pdf (accessed: November 26, 2008). _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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W3C Call for Participation: Africa Perspective on the Role of Mobile Technologies in Fostering Social and Economic Development April 1-2 2009, Maputo, Mozambique
by alice 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

(Apologies for cross posting) http://www.w3.org/2008/10/MW4D_WS/ The W3C Workshop on the "Africa Perspective on the Role of Mobile Technologies in Fostering Social Development" aims to understand specific challenges of using mobile phones and Web technologies to deliver services to underprivileged populations of Developing Countries, and to capture the specificities of the African context. There are today more than half of the population living with less than 3$ a day, and lacking all kind of services (health, education, government...). The incredible growth of the mobile penetration rate last few years is providing a new hope. The potential of simple ICT services on mobiles to improve people's income has indeed been largely demonstrated. The aim of this workshop is to explore how to leverage these success stories and create an enabling environment that would drive the appearance of numerous services all over the Developing World. People and organizations who have an interest in the role of mobile phones and the Web in social and economic development and who wish to participate in the workshop are invited to submit statements of interest / abstracts / position papers to the Workshop Committee (by email to: team-m4d-ws-submit(a)w3.org) This is a Workshop of the W3C Mobile Web Initiative (MWI), which aims to identify and resolve challenges and issues of accessing the Web when on the move. This Workshop is part of the the Digital World Forum project (European Union's 7th Research Framework Programme - FP7) which explore how to take advantage of the new paradigm of low-cost technologies in broadband infrastructure and devices to bridge the digital divide and connect the unconnected. W3C thanks Workshop host, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of Mozambique. Sponsorship: You are cordially invited to sponsor this workshop. Following in the model of the successful sponsorship program developed for the 2006 Mobile Web in Developing Countries Workshop, and the 2008 Workshop on the Role of Mobile Technologies in fostering Social Development, we expect you will want to consider participating in the program for this important meeting. This sponsorship program is a marketing opportunity that enable sponsors to showcase their organization and underscore its commitment to the shared goals of the W3C. Sponsors reach those who are making decisions about the future of the Web, as well as those in the public who have come to rely on the Web as critical infrastructure for development and to help bridging the Digital Divide. Sponsors will be associated directly with the event which will gather at the same place experts in mobile Web technologies, and experts in the Digital Divide in order to use the Web and mobile phones to leverage development in rural areas of developing countries. There are three levels of sponsorship, Platinum-Gold-Silver, offering a panel of benefits. All the details of each level are available from the Sponsorship Program page. This sponsorship program is designed to enable participation by individuals and organizations with particular expertise, but who might not otherwise be able to attend due to travel or other costs. For further information and expression of interest, please contact Stéphane Boyera (boyera(a)w3.org) or Marie-Claire Forgue (mcf(a)w3.org) The deadline for requesting to take part in this opportunity is March 15, 2009. Background ------------------------------ Since its creation in 1989 by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the Web has grown from one user to more than 1.5 billion of users in 2008, creating services, providing information, connecting people, creating new jobs and completely new sectors of activities. Despite this incredible success in a such a short timeframe, there are still today more than 4.5 billion people that are not benefiting from this Information Society. However, the Web, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in general, has been recognized as a great tool to potentially resolve the historical divides between developed and developing economies by providing an infrastructure to deploy minimal services (Health, Education, Business, Government...) to rural communities and under-privileged populations. That is why many actions have been engaged in the last twenty years towards bridging the so-called Digital Divide. Unfortunately, these actions - often focussing on telecenters - have had little success so far. This model has encountered many difficulties due to the local conditions (lack of electricity, lack of maintenance skills….) and very few have reach long-term sustainability and continued operation. Since 2-3 years a new hope is coming with the very high penetration rate of mobile telephony in developing countries. Now a minimal infrastructure (GSM networks) and minimal computing power (mobile phones) are available in the pockets (or at least in their very close environment) of billions of people, including the poorest segment of the population. Most developing countries who missed the telephony revolution due to lack of infrastructure and required investments have participated in the mobile revolution directly. Can this be repeated for the Web? Four years ago, the W3C with the mobile industry have launched the Mobile Web Initiative to make mobile phone users first class Web citizen, and the number of people accessing the Web from mobile phones is growing very quickly. Would it be possible that, like for telephony, most Developing Countries will skip the PC-Web revolution and jump directly on the next phase, the Mobile Web? In May 2008, W3C has launched the Mobile Web for Social Development Interest Group to explore this direction, and understand the type of actions that could support and leverage this transition. This is the theme of this workshop. For under-privileged people to benefit the Web, they need to be able to access it, and find accessible, usable and useful information and services that would help them, and that is worth the resource they put to learn and connect. Therefore, it is critical to explore the two aspects of access and content, as well as the education needs. Regarding access, it is critical to understand the key challenges and barriers that targeted end-users (underpriviledged populations of Developing Countries) have to access and use mobile services. This includes affordability, usability, illiteracy, accessibility and internationalization/localization issues. Regarding content, the key question is creating an enabling environment for the creation of information and services that people need and that would improve their lives. In the last 2 or 3 years, we witnessed the appearance of success stories of that demonstrated how relatively simple services on mobile could be really helpful. However, the number of these success stories is still low, and they are all based on a limited technology, SMS. This workshop is aiming at identifying the issues, barriers, needs and challenges the potential providers of development-oriented services, mostly NGO/grass-root organizations and governments/public sector have to develop and deploy those services, and to exploit the potential of the mobile platform. Regarding education, it is essential to understand what are the needs of the different actors (NGO/grass-root organizations, IT sector, potential entrepreneurs,...), and what kind of education material could help disseminating the expertise and enabling people about developing services and content on mobile phones. As an input to this workshop, the W3C team has written a public white paper that summarizes some of these issues. The W3C Mobile Web for Social Development Group is also developing a set of documents which should serve as input to potential participants. Scope The goal of the workshop is to provide input and feedback to the W3C Mobile Web Initiative, and its Mobile Web for Social Development Interest Group. The following topics are of particular interest: * Analysis of use-cases / real-world projects on o use of mobile phones in development projects, o use of the Web in development projects, o deployment of public services using mobile devices in developing countries. * Strengths and weaknesses of SMS technology vs mobile Web vs voice technology * Regional differences in Asia/Africa/Central Europe/Middle East/South America/etc. * Challenges of integrating ICTs in rural communities * Usability and Human-Computer Interfaces (HCI) challenges of mobile browser and mobile content for population without technological background and prior computer experience * Challenges and potential solutions against illiteracy * Usage of mobile technologies in emergency responses in rural areas * Analysis on the way the mobile phones and/or the Web could improve people's lives in Developing Countries (education, healthcare, etc.) * Role of voice and multimodal technologies/applications * Challenges of developing and deploying numerous ICT services to rural communities * Comparison between different potential platforms to support ICT's deployment (mobile phones, low-cost laptop, telecenters, and so on) * Opportunity and challenges of ICTs in social/human development * Challenges of sustainability, scalability and replicability * Challenges and opportunity of integrating mobile phones in specific domains: eGovernment projects (mGovernment), e-health projects, disaster management,.... Who should attend ? W3C encourages W3C Members and public to participate in the Workshop. Workshop organizers expects that this workshop should be of particular interest to people with following backgrounds: * Charitable Foundations funding and/or managing Development projects using ICTs * Companies or Organizations providing ICT-related products, services, content, applications or infrastructure in Developing Countries. * People with grassroots experience on the use of ICT in Development * People from the ICT for Development (ICT4D) domain * People with a mobile background * People with an eGovernment background * Web experts * Accessibility experts * Digital Divide experts * People expert in mobile HCI in Developing Countries * People expert in the use of mobile phones in Development Workshop Dates The workshop will take place on April 1-2 2009. Venue The exact venue is still under consideration. Details will be soon available. Languages Statements of Interest, abstracts, position papers and presentation slides must be in English. The workshop will have a real-time simultaneous translation in Portuguese, English and French. Therefore, speakers and presenters can use any of these three languages. Participation To ensure productive discussions, the workshop is limited to 100 attendees. Participation is open to non-W3C members. Each organization can provide at most two attendees. Statement of interest are required in order to participate in this workshop (except for W3C team members). Each organization or individual wishing to participate must submit a statement of interest at team-m4d-ws-submit(a)w3.org explaining their interest in the workshop as soon as possible and no later than February 12, 2009. The intent is to make sure that participants have an active interest in the area, and that the workshop will benefit from their presence. The Program Committee will select attendants based on their statement of interests and the number of available seats. Each organization or individual wishing to have a position paper published on the workshop web site and/or wishing to make a presentation during the event must submit an abstract no later than January 12, 2009. The Program Committee will then review these abstracts, select some of them for presentation, and request the full papers from the authors. The decision of the Program Committee will be notified to the authors by January 25, 2009. Send abstract (in valid XHTML/HTML (please use the W3C Markup Validation Service) or PDF or Plain Text - 1 to 2 pages) to: team-m4d-ws-submit(a)w3.org All papers from accepted abstract will be available from the workshop Web site. The workshop Web site will be public, so papers and slides must be suitable for public dissemination. Speaker slides will also be available at the Web site after the workshop. There will not be printed proceedings. To attend, you must register by filling out a registration form. The URI for the registration form will be sent to you after your statement of interest is accepted. There will be no participation fee. Press representatives must contact w3t-pr(a)w3.org and/or Marie-Claire Forgue, W3C Communications (mcf(a)w3.org) Agenda The agenda will be published after the selection of abstracts by the Program Committee. Important Deadlines Please note the following dates: * As soon as possible - Statements of interest * January 12, 2009: Abstract submission * January 25, 2009: Committee Decisions on participations and abtract selection * February 20, 2009: Agenda and registration open * March 15, 2009: Final presentations available and registration closed * April 1-2, 2009: Two Days Workshop in Maputo, Mozambique Contact Enquiries or comments on the workshop can be sent to the public mailing list public-mw4d(a)w3.org.

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Re: [kictanet] 1 million Laptops for who?
by Faima Basly 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Mr Robert, I read the article in the papers yesterday and couldn’t help but echo some of your questions on this mail list that unfortunately have not yet been responded to. Of key interest is the following: Whats the plan for procurement? tender or 'donated'? To me this is a perfect opportunity to set up a partnership for local assembly with any of the big boys - Acer, Dell, HP etc to set up an assembly plant with a 2 year clear handover to Kenyans, part of the deal should have initial 80% local employment with clear skill transfer built in so that in 18 months you have 99% local employment at the plant. Do the math 1,000,000*40,000 kshs ( assumed price) = Lots of money. This is a deal that anyone would salivate for. Will the computers have MS Office or Linux - Again do the math as its likely to be the former. What about capacity building? Planned for or just wish ful thinking? Was there a need analysis carried out to determine that it is indeed Laptops required? So to me procurement of laptops should never be an option. As we already have the madaraka project in place, why not up skill and upscale this to meet this demand for the 1 million laptops. Or is Madaraka over? Secondly , the target group, I think you have it right, whats this about 'rural'? What is rural in Kenya? is it Turkana, Marsabit, Wajir, Nyeri, Malindi, Kibira? We need a clear cut definition and probably a sector by sector prioritization based on Vision 2030 and logically what will reap benefit to the Kenyan economy. Don’t get me wrong we must develop Kenyans consistently with a strong plan not hide behind the Rural Urban divide. I raise some of these concerns because last week I was eavesdropping on a launch at one of our Key hotels in Kenya . A Major computer chip manufacturer was launching their East African offices. They showcased their effort being a certain school in Nairobi having received some special student laptops and the school was showing how learning was improved. All good, but the purpose of the Launch? To make an appeal to the PS MOE to consider 'partnering' with this company to sell 240,000 laptops to the teachers in Kenya( wow I thought what a marketing gimic is this how it’s done?)Will this lead to a pronounce from MOE of some 240,000 Laptops for teachers???? Hook and bait? Anything further than this would be speculation. I agree teachers need laptops (computers maybe), but once again can we plan collectively as a government to work in unison and benefit locals on employment and empowerment? It CAN be done. Which brings me to the reason for this email. Shouldnt there be some kinds of checks and balances in place in our Ministries? Is there a way that 'we' can be involved before some of these utterances are made? We have two PS's of different Ministries each thinking along the same paths both with good ideas, but I worry on the path to execution. Of these 1 million Laptops Ndemo speaks of - what percentage for his fellow teachers? Jua Kali artisans?, Medical students. Is there a master plan being followed? or is it pure chance ? Dr Ndemo,I am sure there is a simple enough response to the queries raised above. I sincerely hope you will take the time to respond, and put my mind and probably others as well? at rest. Ms. Basly. ______________________________________________________________________ Hi Dr. Ndemo,I felt it would not be fair to close the year with one final outburst on your ministries policies.It was good to see that the governement will be giving laptops to youth in the rural area. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/-/1006/499894/-/jh30hdz/-/index.html Last time I checked 80% of the students in the University are from the "rural areas" would it not make more sense to first equip them with the necessary tools. I recently talked to IT degree students at Nairobi university and was shocked to find that less than 5% have computers dedicated to them and this are not provided by the institution but have been bought privately.It is good to talk of empowering the rural folk but is this the best way, should we not begin at the top and work our way down. This computers would also provide greater mileage if we example they where to be giving to to students in teacher training colleges so that they can take technology to the schools, country wide that they will be posted to after they graduate?Also do not forget the medical students who would be able to provide better medical services if they knew how to use and had access to the internet's resources.Another major issue that is lacking from the story is how the laptops are to be procured, is there any likelihood that they will be assembled locally as if they are we shall be killing to birds with 1 stone. Robert YaweKAY System Technologies LtdPhoenix House, 6th FloorP O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 _______________________________________________kictanet mailing listkictanet@lists.kictanet.or.kehttp://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet _________________________________________________________________ Discover the new Windows Vista http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=windows+vista&mkt=en-US&form=QBRE

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment)Bill: Is media overacting?
by Mike Theuri 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

David, The top level meetings apparently yielded some results. Apart from the Minister, it would be interesting to see how the legislators who were consulted voted or if they even attended the session. The efforts with the parliamentary committee did not go to waste, Hon. Rege did attempt to introduce amendments based on the meetings, but it has been reported that only 25 MPs were present. The media could have done better in lobbying MPs to be present for the vote. Had the media managed to locate 30 legislators in favour of the amendments and ensured they attended the proceedings, the matter would not be in its current state. I think it would be quite reasonable if the media accepted to have a compromise on the issues. It would not be right for the media to declare that it is for 'all or nothing at all', it would be selfish and self serving to deny the public of the bill's greater benefits by failing to compromise. The controversial clause has been present for many years now, if someone wanted to lynch the media, they would not need the new bill to do so. At the same time is the media aware of an event that will certainly occur that could be termed a national emergency resulting in 'raids'? Does the media have something up its sleeve that it is not keen to reveal publicly? I believe the answer to both of these questions is no. The media has nothing to worry about if it self regulates and exercises good judgement. The media has had many opportunities to self regulate, but some content that is broadcast or published is appalling, inappropriate and is certainly a factor that had led many to believe that the media needs hand holding. Sensationalism is not a prerequisite for good journalism, neither do newspapers need to turn into tabloid publications in order to sell. Professional and objective journalism will always sell itself without having to stoop low. As the saying goes, chema chajiuza, kibaya chajitembeza. The media might be surprised to find that favour can be found by approaching the issue in a positive rather than in a doom and gloom manner. The media/activists are reported to have spent Ksh 2m to advertise a 'prayer meeting' this past weekend. Wouldn't the media have done well to use such resources to educate the public positively and not engage in what borders on incitement? It is not necessary to label everything 'bad'. For example, why not publish or explain, what clause 88 is, its history, what is means for the industry and offer a number of alternative scenarios and recommendations on what should be done. A good example would be how commercial concerns express their views in opposition to legislative proposals without appearing to be antagonistic, given the focus of this forum, an ICT example would fit in well: http://www.ebaymainstreet.com/federal/net-neutrality/ The failure to recommend or offer suggestions as to what should be done does not help the media's case. If the President does not sign the bill, he will have to send the bill back to Parliament with a memorandum, how are the public, legislators and concerned parties supposed to know what the media would like the memorandum and bill to contain? By embracing the positive aspects of the bill, the media is likely to find allies in both the public and private sectors willing to support their position. When businesses, banks, investors are turned off by the media's approach of 'killing' the entire bill and wading in dangerous territory, the media is bound to seen as a villain of the very parties it relies on for some of its revenue. It is not an extraordinary effort for the media to seek out 50 MPs even 100 or more if need be, some of whom may not have read the bill, put forward the media's case while also advocating the same for the memorandum. A little more restrategizing and reorganisation on this could accomplish a lot more than engaging in uncivil disruptions. Diplomacy is never dead, it can fail, but it can also be revived. There is an opening for a revival to take place if the media seizes the opportunity. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 1:35 PM, <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Theuri > Very well put. The media has certainly not handled the aftermath well but I > see it as a reaction to the failure of diplomacy. To be fair, the media did > quite a bit of that. Top level meetings were held one after another with > pogisho, ndemo, kalonzo, karua, raila, and twice with rege and his parl > committee. That's quite an effort. > Truth is, at this pt, better the bill fell apart, regrettably to the > detriment of the ict components, and we have the sect 88 intact, than pass a > new law with all those flaws and inherent danger. Some1 is waiting to latch > on to that law soon as its assented, to lynch the media. > Yet I totally appreciate we need some urgent regulation of the broadcast > sector. But not such crass controls as the bill provides. > The trouble is that the media can't dedicate too much time to the good > parts because, well, that won't help to cure the bad! And our suggestion was > to drop the broadcast parts and have the ict and comm parts sail but > ministry people don't want that! They want to force it through and the mps > who have been swearing to tame the media even didn't want to consider the > minor changes the committee and ministry had proposed. That's malice > aforethought. That's why this has turned into a free for all betwn > supporters and opponents of the media. > Am inclined to think this is a battle the media shouldn't lose in the > interest of our democracy and civil liberties. > David > > Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device > > ------------------------------ > *From*: "Mike Theuri" > *Date*: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:19:01 -0600 > *To*: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> > > *Subject*: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications > (amendment)Bill: Is media overacting? > David, > > What happens if the media campaign succeeds, the bill is not signed and > Parliament fails to override thus killing the bill? Section 88 will remain > where it is and neither the media nor the public will have gained. > > The media could gain some traction by objectively covering the bill in its > entirety. The media could do well to inform readers of what's new, what's > positive and what's negative. A well reasoned approach would reveal for > instance concerns revolving around the appointment of officials to the > commission or positives such as the bill's approach to e-crimes. The media's > approach needs to embrace diplomacy and be willing to engage in compromise. > For instance instead of calling for the deletion of section 88, the media > could seek common ground and offer among its alternative suggestions to > deletion, provisions that prevent abuse of section 88. > > While the media did not mobilise the masses, the media appears to be > engaged in what could end up inciting those who have already "self > mobilised" or are united as a result of food insecurity and related economic > issues. The media and the public stand to gain nothing by taking advantage > to fuel a volatile situation. > > The media already has painted a bad image of itself, through the actions of > a few. It is likely that the chief executives of media establishments could > have sought audience with the President and/or the PM to discuss their > concerns and made more traction in getting the bill sent back to Parliament > than have individuals engage in disruptions and heckling. A rational > approach has a better chance of succeeding than an antagonistic one. The > media hopefully has that in mind as they plan their next move. > > On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 8:37 AM, <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> That's not true. You have obviously exaggerated in trying to put across >> your cheap propaganda. Ndemo was on k24 this morning and he was of course >> not opposing the bill. Plus, you should ask yourself, who has come out to >> support the bill and not been given airtime. >> Yes, the media is campaigning, but it has not yet agreed or employed any >> of the strategies you have listed. Their time is coming. And we don't need >> to go to previous regimes to show brutal attacks against the media. The >> worst have taken place under the current regime! >> You have more to be grateful than disgusted with the media. Be just a >> little more reflective and considerate otherwise your diabolical hatred of >> the media lacks foundation. >> David >> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device >> >> >

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) Bill: Is media overacting?
by emko＠internetresearch.com.gh 14 Dec '08

14 Dec '08

Murigi, I stand correct........ Thanks for the assurance that all is well, really thats what we all want so we can build our Africa. Have a goodnight. Eric here > Eric, > > To the contrary, things are very good in Kenya. Two unrestrained animals > (parliament and the media) are tying a noose around each others neck. > Few of us have little sympathy for either side and expect them to tame > each other. > > Murigi > > emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh wrote: >> Good people, >> >> At this point, finger pointing does not help and really "two wrongs does >> not make a right" because tempers are going high and Bill established >> what >> i was driving at, things could get back like before and you dont want >> that. >> >> Please lets appeal to the voice of reasoning and apply measures that >> would >> retract this track because all you need is like what happened in Greece >> the other day, a police officer deliberately or not shot a teenager and >> that country has not known peace. >> >> For Kenya, we dont even have the luxury of the Greece situation given >> the >> legacy so please i would put my weight behind Bill's proposals below, >> lets >> move quickly to calm tempers and defuse the tension. >> >> I left Nairobi this morning for Accra and trust me, the atmosphere was >> not >> good for my liking. >> >> Eric here >> >> >> >>> Wainaina/Alice et al, >>> >>> 1. How can Kictanet help package the following for consumption in the >>> public >>> domain?? >>> 2. How can stakeholders in this forum help guide this paradigm >>> shift...i.e...that there is a different school of thought that cares >>> about >>> the rest of the bill and is willing to champion dialogue rather than >>> fighting the Media?? >>> 3. At Mediacorp, we can support Kictanet with 1/2page space in a >>> leading >>> daily (if need be) to pioneer dialogue and consensus building >>> activities. >>> We >>> believe that kictanet can help cool temparatures before our businesses >>> are >>> affected for the second time this year. >>> >>> Bill >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 8:15 PM, Wainaina Mungai >>> <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> To add to Alice's point, it is clear the media is determined to >>>> exclude content that would inform and empower the public...if the said >>>> content does not serve short-term interests of the media owners. The >>>> freedom of the media should not be at the expense of public interests. >>>> >>>> For instance, it is common knowledge that many objective and >>>> professional editors find themselves at the mercy of their employers >>>> whenever a news piece does not favour a friend of the owner. That is >>>> how we ended up with a media with blood in it's hands during the >>>> post-election crisis. It's all about the biased reporting the media >>>> has resorted to in fighting the Bill. >>>> >>>> So who should determine the direction and nature of content? An >>>> independent government regulator or the media owners? Maybe a mix of >>>> the two would be a step forward...which is what the amendments would >>>> result in. >>>> >>>> If the President passes the Bill, the big change for media would be on >>>> matters of programming codes. The other big issue of Section 88 is >>>> neither here nor there because failure by the President to ascent will >>>> leave us with the same provision under KCA (1998). >>>> >>>> Wainaina >>>> >>>> On 12/14/08, alice <alice(a)apc.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> David, >>>>> >>>>> Perhaps the media could start by reporting accurately. Some of the >>>>> sections the media find so offensive already exist in the 1998 >>>>> communications act. So why not present the big full picture to all >>>>> and >>>>> especially the public? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> alice >>>>> >>>>> (Views expressed are personal and not a reflection of any of the >>>>> organizations I am affiliated with) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> dmakali(a)yahoo.com wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Wainaina >>>>>> I can't argue against your sources but am certain that stage of >>>>>> black >>>>>> >>> out >>> >>>>>> for mps hasn't been reached at all. In fact we are meeting tue to >>>>>> >>> evaluate >>> >>>>>> exactly the import of the passage of that bill and bring every1 on >>>>>> the >>>>>> same page. >>>>>> Of course blacking out not just some 25 mps but all is very much a >>>>>> possible line of action. And for good reason- these mps did not >>>>>> consider >>>>>> ANY of the changes we proposed. That gang approach doesn't lend >>>>>> itself >>>>>> >>> to >>> >>>>>> decent engagement frm the media. They have abused their power and >>>>>> >>> ignored >>> >>>>>> our views, not reasonably but glibly. >>>>>> I am totally in agrment with thoz who argue the broadcast media >>>>>> needs >>>>>> regulation, because it is true. I don't even share some defensive >>>>>> views >>>>>> about ownership held by moa- I see no value in nmg getting more >>>>>> radio >>>>>> or >>>>>> tv frequencies for eg coz they already have too many, or royal media >>>>>> having all thoz frequencies. Its simply obscene. But that is a diff >>>>>> >>> story >>> >>>>>> frm govt getting into micro management of media conent or , the >>>>>> minister >>>>>> having power to raid and confiscate equipment or occupy or take over >>>>>> a >>>>>> media house. There was no emergency wen michuki used mercenaries to >>>>>> raid >>>>>> standard. >>>>>> Plus the ethical issues being raised about content can and are >>>>>> already >>>>>> addressed under the media act. The worst thing you want is to invite >>>>>> >>> govt >>> >>>>>> fiat into content matters. You will rue the day you get a >>>>>> dictatorial >>>>>> govt. Examples are many. >>>>>> Similarly, how do you allow the minister to give directions to a >>>>>> commission that's supposd to be independent? He shud take its advice >>>>>> not >>>>>> rubber stamp his decisions. And how do you have a commission >>>>>> appointed >>>>>> solely by the minister without any guidelines? Criteria to follow? >>>>>> Finally did you see the clause about kbc? Nothing about its roles, >>>>>> and >>>>>> obligations? Even the principal act is beta! >>>>>> Well, wainaina and other kictanets, it would be useful to speak to >>>>>> these >>>>>> issues even as you condemn the media for obviously lopsided >>>>>> reporting >>>>>> >>> and >>> >>>>>> wailing. >>>>>> David >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: "Wainaina Mungai" <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> >>>>>> >>>>>> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:53:55 >>>>>> To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy >>>>>> Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>>> Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) >>>>>> Bill: >>>>>> >>> Is >>> >>>>>> media overacting? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> David, >>>>>> >>>>>> I am very much involved the media and you & I know that it was >>>>>> agreed >>>>>> that the Action Plan includes a "blackout to..." as well as all the >>>>>> issues I indicated.The point is clear. I have told the truth >>>>>> relating >>>>>> to the content of the Action Plan. >>>>>> >>>>>> The question of execution is separate. Ndemo having been on K24 is >>>>>> does not change much but it is not in line with the Action >>>>>> Plan....meaning, we need to complement K24 for that step. >>>>>> >>>>>> Let's be honest in our submissions especially concerning such >>>>>> >>> revelations. >>> >>>>>> Wainaina >>>>>> >>>>>> On 12/14/08, dmakali(a)yahoo.com <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> That's not true. You have obviously exaggerated in trying to put >>>>>>> across >>>>>>> your >>>>>>> cheap propaganda. Ndemo was on k24 this morning and he was of >>>>>>> course >>>>>>> >>> not >>> >>>>>>> opposing the bill. Plus, you should ask yourself, who has come out >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> support the bill and not been given airtime. >>>>>>> Yes, the media is campaigning, but it has not yet agreed or >>>>>>> employed >>>>>>> >>> any >>> >>>>>>> of >>>>>>> the strategies you have listed. Their time is coming. And we don't >>>>>>> >>> need >>> >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> go to previous regimes to show brutal attacks against the media. >>>>>>> The >>>>>>> worst >>>>>>> have taken place under the current regime! >>>>>>> You have more to be grateful than disgusted with the media. Be just >>>>>>> a >>>>>>> little >>>>>>> more reflective and considerate otherwise your diabolical hatred of >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> media lacks foundation. >>>>>>> David >>>>>>> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>> From: "Wainaina Mungai" <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:08:09 >>>>>>> To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> >>>>>>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>>>>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications >>>>>>> (amendment) >>>>>>> Bill: Is media overacting? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The truth is that the "supporters" you see on TV, hear on radio, >>>>>>> read >>>>>>> in papers are not by accident. The Media Owners Association (MoA) >>>>>>> crafted a campaign strategy that includes the "media blackout to >>>>>>> all >>>>>>> MPs who supported the Bill and The Ministry of Information & >>>>>>> Communications". >>>>>>> >>>>>>> According to persons privy to the media campaign strategy, we have >>>>>>> a >>>>>>> big problem here and it's about time Kenyans were told the >>>>>>> objective >>>>>>> truth. Unfortunately, the people who own the media houses are >>>>>>> determined to use every possible means to ensure the Bill is not >>>>>>> signed. You will not hear a supporter of the Bill being given >>>>>>> coverage. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Why? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The strategy is clearly not intended to yield an objective result. >>>>>>> The >>>>>>> intention is to shape public opinion even through biased reporting. >>>>>>> The strategy includes: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 1. Ensure President dioesn't sign the Bill, by publicly petitioning >>>>>>> >>> him. >>> >>>>>>> 2. Take advantage of Jamhuri Day to show images of raids conducted >>>>>>> by >>>>>>> previous regimes. >>>>>>> 3. Run a media campaign that includes 'same headline' in all papers >>>>>>> and similar headlines on electronic media. >>>>>>> 4. Shape public opinion through campains and show that the Bill is >>>>>>> unconstitutional...etc etc >>>>>>> 5. Blackout all supporters of the Bill, Ministry & only invite >>>>>>> civil >>>>>>> society players who support the interests of the media. Keep >>>>>>> watching >>>>>>> and you'll notice the biased reporting. >>>>>>> 6. The coverage of the issue in the weekend papers (circulation) is >>>>>>> also part of the strategy. This will not stop until the President >>>>>>> yields to the Media's agenda. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The media has the right to petition the President but the problem >>>>>>> with >>>>>>> their campaign is that Media Owners have actually agreed not to >>>>>>> cover >>>>>>> the issue objectively. They have conspired to shape public opinion >>>>>>> by >>>>>>> all possible means including excluding all those who have a >>>>>>> different >>>>>>> opinion. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> In doing so, they demonstrate the need for legislative regulation. >>>>>>> The >>>>>>> nation is now at the mercy of the media and the public will only be >>>>>>> fed with one side of the story. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Over to you. >>>>>>> Wainaina >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 12/14/08, Kinuthia Muchane <muchanek(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Habari, >>>>>>>> Maybe the media is overacting, maybe the the MPs are wrong... But >>>>>>>> one >>>>>>>> interesting thing about this issue is the timidity of the MPs, to >>>>>>>> >>> begin >>> >>>>>>>> with, in the news all I am hearing are our dear elected >>>>>>>> >>> representatives >>> >>>>>>>> vowing their undying support for all sorts of freedom, including >>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>> >>> of >>> >>>>>>>> Press, so my question is, isn't there one, single MP who supported >>>>>>>> passing of the Bill who can come out in defence of his or her >>>>>>>> stand? >>>>>>>> >>> Or >>> >>>>>>>> is it because they always pander to the Press, they do not want to >>>>>>>> be >>>>>>>> seen in 'bad' light . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On the other hand, most of us take what we hear on the radio or >>>>>>>> watch >>>>>>>> >>> on >>> >>>>>>>> TV as gospel truth, and the unfortunate fact of life is that the >>>>>>>> majority of us have no other source of information, or do not >>>>>>>> seek >>>>>>>> other >>>>>>>> avenues of >>>>>>>> getting information, a fact very well >>>>>>>> known by members of the so called "Fourth Estate". So when they >>>>>>>> drench >>>>>>>> us with "details" about the dangers of the bill's amendment no >>>>>>>> matter >>>>>>>> how >>>>>>>> skewed their >>>>>>>> opinion is, we will believe them hook, line and sinker! >>>>>>>> If you ask me, in a country like ours with a very shaky social, >>>>>>>> political and economic foundation, these merchants of >>>>>>>> "information" should be very closely and regularly monitored, a >>>>>>>> Radio >>>>>>>> Mille Collines can happen here very easily... >>>>>>>> In any case, ain't all these media 'houses' just commercial >>>>>>>> >>> enterprises >>> >>>>>>>> out to make a tidy profit? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kinuthia... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>>>>>>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>>>>>>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Sent from my mobile device >>>>>>> >>>>>>> --- >>>>>>> http://www.bungesms.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms >>>>>>> >>>>>>> KABISSA.org - >>>>>>> http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network >>>>>>> >>>>>>> KAMPALA Workshop presentation - >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>> http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya… >>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com >>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo.com >>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> >>>>> This message was sent to: wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>>> >>>>> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/wainaina%40madeinkenya… >>> >>>> -- >>>> Sent from my mobile device >>>> >>>> --- >>>> http://www.bungesms.com >>>> >>>> TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms >>>> >>>> KABISSA.org - >>>> >>> http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network >>> >>>> KAMPALA Workshop presentation - >>>> >>>> >>> http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya… >>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> >>>> This message was sent to: billkagai(a)gmail.com >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>>> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/billkagai%40gmail.com >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Bildad Kagai >>> MD - MediaCorp Limited >>> Nairobi Stock Exchange Authorised Information Vendor >>> Suite B2, Tetu Court, State House Avenue >>> P. 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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) Bill: Is media overacting?
by Wainaina Mungai 14 Dec '08

14 Dec '08

Bw. Ndemo, Agreed. I have even challenged Editors at one media house to call in experts to explain the provisions of the Bill. First, the Media should rise to the "statemanship" they demand of the rest of us and accept the offer to openly and fairly debate the issues. They may televise this live on all channels since they have proved they can easily agree on collective approach. Secondly, we need to lobby individual media owners to tone down aspects of their campaign that have degenerated to an abuse of the national resources delegated to them. Genuine dialogue will be possible after they put their weapons away and pursue what is in the longterm interest of Kenya. Regards Wainaina On 12/15/08, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: > Dear Wainaina, > If Media is as objective as David says, I will avail myself for a debate > with whoever they select in order to help Kenyans understand these > amendments. > We must move from petty arguments to discussing real issues. I want to take > this opportunity to thank the many jounalists who have expressed solidarity > with Government to regulate electronic media. Reading through their smss > and e_mails it is clear that the greatest threat to media freedom are media > owners. > > They rightfully point out that: > The KCA ammendments is not a media bill as it seeks to introduce electronic > transactions and broadcast; > Electronic Media world over is regulated and this is what the bill seeks to > achieve: > Noone should be above the law; and > We must salvage our moral standing by regulating content. > > The rightful body that should be raising issues in this saga is the Media > Council but instead it is the MOA. Just ask yourself what it is that MOA > has to do with the rights of a journalist? > > Ndemo. > > > Sent from my BlackBerry(R) > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Wainaina Mungai" <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> > > Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:53:55 > To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) > Bill: Is media overacting? > > > David, > > I am very much involved the media and you & I know that it was agreed > that the Action Plan includes a "blackout to..." as well as all the > issues I indicated.The point is clear. I have told the truth relating > to the content of the Action Plan. > > The question of execution is separate. Ndemo having been on K24 is > does not change much but it is not in line with the Action > Plan....meaning, we need to complement K24 for that step. > > Let's be honest in our submissions especially concerning such revelations. > > Wainaina > > On 12/14/08, dmakali(a)yahoo.com <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> That's not true. You have obviously exaggerated in trying to put across >> your >> cheap propaganda. Ndemo was on k24 this morning and he was of course not >> opposing the bill. Plus, you should ask yourself, who has come out to >> support the bill and not been given airtime. >> Yes, the media is campaigning, but it has not yet agreed or employed any >> of >> the strategies you have listed. Their time is coming. And we don't need >> to >> go to previous regimes to show brutal attacks against the media. The >> worst >> have taken place under the current regime! >> You have more to be grateful than disgusted with the media. Be just a >> little >> more reflective and considerate otherwise your diabolical hatred of the >> media lacks foundation. >> David >> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Wainaina Mungai" <wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> >> >> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:08:09 >> To: <dmakali(a)yahoo.com> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications >> (amendment) >> Bill: Is media overacting? >> >> >> The truth is that the "supporters" you see on TV, hear on radio, read >> in papers are not by accident. The Media Owners Association (MoA) >> crafted a campaign strategy that includes the "media blackout to all >> MPs who supported the Bill and The Ministry of Information & >> Communications". >> >> According to persons privy to the media campaign strategy, we have a >> big problem here and it's about time Kenyans were told the objective >> truth. Unfortunately, the people who own the media houses are >> determined to use every possible means to ensure the Bill is not >> signed. You will not hear a supporter of the Bill being given >> coverage. >> >> Why? >> >> The strategy is clearly not intended to yield an objective result. The >> intention is to shape public opinion even through biased reporting. >> The strategy includes: >> >> 1. Ensure President dioesn't sign the Bill, by publicly petitioning him. >> 2. Take advantage of Jamhuri Day to show images of raids conducted by >> previous regimes. >> 3. Run a media campaign that includes 'same headline' in all papers >> and similar headlines on electronic media. >> 4. Shape public opinion through campains and show that the Bill is >> unconstitutional...etc etc >> 5. Blackout all supporters of the Bill, Ministry & only invite civil >> society players who support the interests of the media. Keep watching >> and you'll notice the biased reporting. >> 6. The coverage of the issue in the weekend papers (circulation) is >> also part of the strategy. This will not stop until the President >> yields to the Media's agenda. >> >> The media has the right to petition the President but the problem with >> their campaign is that Media Owners have actually agreed not to cover >> the issue objectively. They have conspired to shape public opinion by >> all possible means including excluding all those who have a different >> opinion. >> >> In doing so, they demonstrate the need for legislative regulation. The >> nation is now at the mercy of the media and the public will only be >> fed with one side of the story. >> >> Over to you. >> Wainaina >> >> >> On 12/14/08, Kinuthia Muchane <muchanek(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> Habari, >>> Maybe the media is overacting, maybe the the MPs are wrong... But one >>> interesting thing about this issue is the timidity of the MPs, to begin >>> with, in the news all I am hearing are our dear elected representatives >>> vowing their undying support for all sorts of freedom, including that of >>> Press, so my question is, isn't there one, single MP who supported >>> passing of the Bill who can come out in defence of his or her stand? Or >>> is it because they always pander to the Press, they do not want to be >>> seen in 'bad' light . >>> >>> On the other hand, most of us take what we hear on the radio or watch on >>> TV as gospel truth, and the unfortunate fact of life is that the >>> majority of us have no other source of information, or do not seek >>> other >>> avenues of >>> getting information, a fact very well >>> known by members of the so called "Fourth Estate". So when they drench >>> us with "details" about the dangers of the bill's amendment no matter >>> how >>> skewed their >>> opinion is, we will believe them hook, line and sinker! >>> If you ask me, in a country like ours with a very shaky social, >>> political and economic foundation, these merchants of >>> "information" should be very closely and regularly monitored, a Radio >>> Mille Collines can happen here very easily... >>> In any case, ain't all these media 'houses' just commercial enterprises >>> out to make a tidy profit? >>> >>> Kinuthia... >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> ke-internetusers mailing list >>> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >>> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >>> >> >> -- >> Sent from my mobile device >> >> --- >> http://www.bungesms.com >> >> TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms >> >> KABISSA.org - >> http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network >> >> KAMPALA Workshop presentation - >> http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: dmakali(a)yahoo.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmakali%40yahoo.com >> > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > --- > http://www.bungesms.com > > TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms > > KABISSA.org - > http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network > > KAMPALA Workshop presentation - > http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya… > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > -- Sent from my mobile device --- http://www.bungesms.com TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/bungesms KABISSA.org - http://www.kabissa.org/about/news/member-spotlight-made-kenya-network KAMPALA Workshop presentation - http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/sites/default/files/presentations/BungeSMS_MadeinKenya…

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Media Institute on Recent Media furore
by Brian Longwe 14 Dec '08

14 Dec '08

The price of negligence and incompetence [image: PDF]<http://www.eastafricapress.net/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=573> [image: Print]<http://www.eastafricapress.net/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5…> [image: E-mail]<http://www.eastafricapress.net/index2.php?option=com_content&task=emailform…> OUR VIEW While the Media Institute condemns the outrageous selfishness exhibited by Members of Parliament in passing what is clearly a retrogressive law, the media must not escape culpability for what has befallen it. It has become norm for the media to cry wolf when faced with any encroachment on its turf, especially its own welfare. In fact, in the public domain, the strident wailing of the media has become all too familiar and sympathy is waning. And why not; there are many sectors of our society whose cry for attention when their welfare is similarly threatened by government action or legislation hardly get a fraction of the interest the media devotes to its own selfish interests. Truth be told, the media is insensitive and uncaring most of the time. And it gets worse. The media are not even competent in superintending over their own matters either because they are out of depth, they cant fathom the implications of some developments - such as the just enacted Bill - or they are just consumed by their pursuit of profit and basic competition to comprehend the threats to their survival or operations. That cannot be said of the ICT sector, which too is the subject of the same Communications Amendment Bill 2008, but which has had its issues discussed and thrashed out in numerous online lists and discussion forums. Not surprisingly, some media chiefs only came to grips with the implications of the Bill when it had sailed through the First Reading in Parliament a month ago. They long left the job of minding the rights enjoyed by the media almost exclusively to non-governmental organisations that the media cares less about. Consider this: A fortnight before the Bill went to the Third and final phase in the House, an alarmed International Commission of Jurists (Kenya) called a meeting to sensitize the media about the impending law. And when they turned up, some of the media chiefs not only knew zilch about the Bill but what they did after that was even more scandalous. All of them were unavailable for the action proposed to forestall the passage of the law. Even when a press conference was called to raise the alarm, all of them were either busy or conveniently absent. Rather than mobilize the sector, they retreated to their usual boardrooms and adopted the ineffective strategy of molly-coddling MPs, ministry of information officials and other emissaries through informal methods to drop selective clauses deemed to be threatening to commercial interests (principally, the prohibition of cross-ownership). The media did not even give adequate publicity to the Bill prior to the brouhaha, let alone the other aspects relating to ICT. Needless to say, we failed spectacularly and now we are back in our regular dark pit of moaning. What was a clear case of an attempt to abridge freedom of speech was conveniently couched in terms of commercial interests, protection of frequencies, turfs, and so forth. The reporting of the aftermath itself has been terribly wanting. The Communications Bill has all of a sudden become ICT Bill, Media Bill, and other names we have baptised it. How is the public to keep track of our lamentations? In our bid to attract sympathy, ok appeal, to the public, we have also pressed the sensational button, and the inaccuracies are staggering. For one, the offending Sect. 88 was not introduced by the new Bill. It is already in the existing Communications Act and what was on the table was whether to repeal it. That of course, is clouding issues and confusing the bigger picture. At stake is an attempt by the political class to equip itself with the ammunition to circumscribe the fundamental freedom of expression, and arm itself with the ammunition to control the media if it is deemed as unbecoming or threatening to its interests, diverse as they may be. In this regard one cant help but sympathise with the wing of the coalition that is always crying about being shortchanged in the power sharing deal - of what benefit is this new law to the objective of freedom of information in this country? Yes, to be candid, the media is far from innocent. Some of the vulgar content on the airwaves at supposedly neutral hours should not be allowed. Yes, on their own they have demonstrated utter irresponsibility in setting standard thanks to the greed for profit. But to sit and wait for government to legislate their content is perhaps the worst demonstration of lack of leadership among the media management. While the Media Institute joins others in appealing to the Head of State to demonstrate statesmanship and respect for democracy by not assenting to the law, it must be observed that the media has overspent its goodwill and earned its just fruits. Our hope is that the President will not be motivated by short-term parochial interests to endorse a bad law. The Bill clearly impinges on freedom of expression and the media, which are democratic principles that he and other leaders have professed to respect. To turn around and begin to claw back on that at a time when the country is on the democratic assent and awaits proper constitutional reform will be both anachronistic and an undeserving of his legacy. http://www.eastafricapress.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=57…

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Kenya communications (amendment) Bill: Is media overacting?
by Mike Theuri 14 Dec '08

14 Dec '08

Alex, The issues that present themselves are multifaceted in nature and cover many matters. The protests in question however appeared to cover two areas 1) The KCA Amendment Bill 2) Rising Food Prices and Taxation matters Mars Group is part of a coalition of numerous groups numbering over 2000 across the country. Mars Group has been known for exposing matters relating to governance, malfeasance and corruption and has in turn transformed itself into a form of alternative internet based media which is likely to speedily grow if the traditional print media reverts to the oppressed position it was in the 90s leading up to 1997. http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/partnershipforchange/ Mars Group sent out a message on behalf of the "partnership for change" on Dec 10 which stated in part: "All our actions are legal and non-violent. We can get the change we want without heckling or losing self-control. We are in charge of our country and its destiny. We don't need to heckle or misconduct ourselves if we are in charge. Change starts with us changing our behaviour and as we change so too will our country change. Our leaders will follow our lead. >From now on." Mars Group's actions were apparently aimed at protesting issue # 2. It is apparent that because protesters of both issues were at the same venue, the two issues became intertwined. At least one can conclude that Mars Group did not ask those participating to engage in disruptive conduct prior to the event. Has the media been irresponsible? Indeed they have, with media freedom reaching unprecedented levels. What were once professional media turned reputable papers into tabloid publications, and some journalists fabricated stories or accepted brown envelopes to write stories on behalf of interested parties. Naturally such occurrences are scattered and there are still a number of professional members of the media who uphold journalistic ethics. The industry needs to reign in the elements who bring a bad name to the industry. The below provides an insight into some of the decay in media standards in the country: http://okongospolicy.com/?p=127 Had the industry done a better job at self policing, chances are that they may have had more support in getting section 88 deleted. Some sections of the media today are under the control or ownership of personalities with vested political interests some of them in elected office today. What Alex has predicted happening in 2012 will almost certainly take place then and it has happened in the past before on a smaller scale both politically and for commercial reasons. The government is by the people for the people. High handedness in government and obliviousness to what one's employer is saying is a dangerous catalyst for chaos when the employer acts out of desperation. Now the media has become the scapegoat for supposedly mobilising the masses! Issue #2's seriousness should not be underestimated for what seemingly has the early makings of a massive movement with economic hardship being the common denominator. Would the masses adopt the media issue if they were not vested in issue #2? It would be difficult if not unlikely considering that it is apparent that the media issue is a relic from the past and what the media appear to be protesting is its non removal rather than what the general public believes to be an addition. What is clear is that this "relic" manifested in section 88 does not have favour with the public and will soon join the long list of grievances associated with issue #2. It is said that a hungry man is a angry man, blaming the media for mobilising the masses when the truth of the matter is that the proponents (the general public) of issue #2 will adopt any issue that shows disaffection with those perceived to be in a position to determine whether one can put food on the table or not, is what one could term as acting oblivious or what the proverbial ostrich would do were a lion to approach. Can the 'masses' be calmed downby deleting section 88? Temporarily, yes, but only until the next feelings of hunger propel issue #2 back to the forefront. On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 1:53 AM, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Grace, > > This is a difficult subject but I guess keeping quiet about it does not > make it > go away;) Let me start with an excerpt on recent conversation with a media > practitioner. > > --excerpt-- > > But a professional journalist cannot accommodate judgmental or > pre-concluded opinion diagonally opposite to their trade fundamentals > [for @newbies http://blogs.salon.com/0002007///2003/08/17.html and > http://jonswift.blogspot.com/2007/11/journalism-101.html ]. > > After internalising "independence" pretexts when their respective > coverage were biased towards certain differing quarters, recent > lessons have now led to our media houses contemplating declaring their > political ideological alignments (parties or candidates) in future. Do > not be surprised to find such declarations on TV and radio stations > or on Newspapers come 2012. > --excerpt-- > > On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 8:40 AM, Grace Bomu <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > I had signed up for the mars group protest yesterday on the > > representation that it was a protest on food prices and MP'S refusal > > to pay taxes. > > I am disgusted that the media have used our voices for their causes > > exclusively, disregarding ours. > > What does the Mars Group say about this? Are you likely to participate > on a similar other initiative under the same circumstances? Do you trust > our media as mere conduits of information to consumers? > > > As a Kenyan, i think there should be a review on cross-ownership of > > media if democracy is to thrive. Also, considering the role of the > > media in fueling ethnic/ regional backlash since 2003, isn't there > > need for a check on them? > > Part One: > Imagine a situation where one 'Private Sector' tycoon owned *all* > media outlets. His/her network of companies is chasing a lucrative > government contract. Some Public Procurement and Disposal Act > law-abiding Civil Servant detects fraudulent practices, collusions, > etc (and as a reminder these are presently worth 700 billion/year) > and disqualifies the bid. > > The tycoon's network of media outlets decides it's time that Public > Servant was sacked! Do you think he/she can survive the adverse > orchestrated negative media coverage? Would the successor be as > stringent when it came to the bids from the tycoon networks? > > Part Two: > It would be mistaken for anybody to try and defend the media on > their polarising role towards last years elections and their coverage. > Clearly, they all had candidates they wanted in power, why?above? > > What is "media" is it countable big media houses. Remember they > are businesses and if something adversely affects their revenue lines > they will either silently kill it, massage the opinion and expressions > to conform to (or at least not threaten) their business interests. This > is what happened to your Mars Group representation? > > > There may be misgivings on the arbitraly powers conferred to the > > Minister in charge of security but media has to be checked. > > The media should give suggestions on alternative ways to check them > > instead of using all their airtime and acres of newspapers to win > > public sympathy. > > I am concerned with 'arbitrary powers' implications on expression > I have not read the new version thus I am speculative here... > > The last I heard about this was that it had been agreed to BUT a > committee (not an individual minister) would make that decision. > The thinking was that a committee would make a fairer decision. > > Imagine a situation where the police were denied powers to raid > any premises where crimes were ongoing? > > > Finally, they should stop branding it ' media bill' as the bill is not > > a conspiracy against media but a bill to amend the communications act. > > > > Our society amazes on its ways of corrupting things, people, ideas, > movement, even concepts.... > > Conclusion: > If either government or the media were left alone, the public would > suffer badly. > Excessive government powers+high handedness plunged us into dictatorships. > Unchecked media excesses gone wild on "Fourth Estate" public watchdog role > pursuing purely commercial interests would be a very bad thing for > democracy. > Between media and government, consumer interests are better served by the > media. But recall a recent post to the effect that the internet > remains consumers > best saviour? For these reasons, I hope our media away from seeking > "pity" tries > "earning" public respect.Only then can we rise up aggressively defending > media. > > In the meantime, kindly email to me the "Blue Copy" for my perusal. > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >

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I have seen the future of the marine cable
by robert yawe 13 Dec '08

13 Dec '08

Today I saw the future of Kenya after the fiber land and I feel duty bound to share the experience. For many years my business has provided server solutions to multinationals for groupware, our main selling point for having servers located locally was always the unreliable internet links. Today one of my clients, a multinational company has moved their servers to Europe and are using thin client technology to connect the desktop user. I saw a similar scenario when multinationals where allowed VSAT terminals, as many technical activities got consolidated either at head office in Europe/USA or regional processing centers in India. What we were left with was clerical and other none core activities. With the downturn in the world financial markets expect more centralised control of corporate activites and offshoring of currently local functions. I assure the advocates of BSP and call centers that they will achieve their objective of turning Kenya into a clerical hub for the rest of the world. Which is historically what Kenya's role was always meant to be within the British Empire. We are soon to become a nation of overqualified call center operated involved in an activity that does not provide skills transfer. Come January I will have lost a prime revenue earner as all that will be expected from us will be blowing the computers and offering 1st level support on productivity applications and printing issues. This will mean that I have no need to retain high skilled personnel. What use is it then for us to be setting up Universities all over the country yet all we shall need are large armies of fellows with good spoken english, maybe french or chinese with an average IQ and basic level of education. Am I an alarmist? I do not think so I am a realist, I am reengineering to meet the challenge but can someone provide a condusive environment. Ndemo can we get collocation centers made available, the newly redressed ISPs are not about to add value in this direction. Can the government take the lead in outsourcing its activites, we are ready to setup a call centre for the Government in ISIOLO or at RIAT in Kisumu, I dare you to give me the challenge. Have a god filled christmas & a proserous new year 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] " Houston : We have a problem... "
by aki 12 Dec '08

12 Dec '08

Thats right, we do and I speak for data. > > My sincere apology for the cross posting and am just sharing my > experience that the situation on network quality in our country is getting > out of hand. I cannot expect telco CEOs / MDs like the Mr Joseph, > Mr Saint-Jean or Mr Murray or even from any Network Operators etc to roll up > their sleeves and go down to their respective Network Centres or Operations > and reboot caching servers or load balancers! > > Network management of data services has reached a point where I'm forced to > use strong words that either most of kenyan networks are run by people who > do not undestand them or that there are no quality of service systems in > place. This is scary given that we hope to provide at least some tiered > services to a potential audience in the near future. Most technology > equipment is useless and awaits data entry from skilled operator to turn > devices into anything meaningful. Are the skilled personell or systems doing > their jobs? I'd highly recommend to the management of network companies to > re-evaluate their technologies or even staff and put in place systems that > allow for real time analysis of their systems and performances. Even a 1% > packet loss in a modern network is totally unacceptable. Local loop > latenices must be maintained within 50-200ms and not the 1000-2000ms seen. > Just one simple question : If it was done right the first time then why keep > tinkering with it?! > > Even if we received some out of the world super submarine fiber, the whole > process is useless if we cannot maintain/run internal networks to > international standards. Which leads to a further question : how stable is > the fiber between Mombasa, Nairobi to kisumu? We need some serious thoughts > on quality by respective players in the industry so that in future marketing > as say eg a telecom hub, some investor somewhere does not ask an insulting > question : how reliable are your networks? > > Asante and Happy Jamhuri Day. > > > > > > > >

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Re: [kictanet] IGF 2008 Highlights - Day 4
by mwende njiraini 10 Dec '08

10 Dec '08

*Day 4: 6th December 2008* *Theme: Emerging Issues* * * *09:00 - 10:30 Workshop 84: The role and mandate of the IGF* * * *Main success of IGF* - Success of multi-stakeholder forum that provides a informal and flexible structure for engagement. - Regional and national meetings such as the Kenya IGF, UK IGF and EAIGF are creating more opportunities for exchange of information, focus on development and issues in the governance realm. These meetings should be fostered. - Capacity building at an individual and national level - Sharing of best practices - Enabled participation on the demand side - Multilingualism – local language use extends access - Human rights advocacy– formation of the global network initiative (GNI) - Formation of the multi-stakeholder advisory group (MAG) that is dynamic and flexible - Discussion of issues relating to the environment and sustainability - Avenue for information sharing between different regions *Criticisms of the IGF* · Idea of IGF developed by the civil society – the forum when established would not issue recommendations or guidelines (not a policy conference) – consequently maintaining the status quo – this however is not what the civil society had bargained for. · The forum has not provided an equal footing of civil society participants with government and business · The GNI is not a multi-stakeholder in nature as governments do not buy into its outputs · Meaningful change is required in the MAG and secretariat – the MAG should be more representative and accountable – representatives should be nominated, while the secretariat should be accountable to the MAG · The IGF should develop policy proposals as well as briefing material to facilitators · The plenary sessions are a waste of time – instead small group discussions on specific issues should be organised to make policy proposals/recommendations to the MAG for formalization. · Recommendations approved by the MAG (which is representative of all stakeholders) · There is a need for a re-look of the mandate of the IGF as given by the Working Group on Internet Governance (WGIG) · Format of the IGF needs to be changed to increase interactive between the audience and panel – sitting arrangements should be changed · Remote participation and documentation needs to be improved · Need for discussion on cross cutting theme of development including issues such as o Migration to digital technologies o Frequency licensing/frequency policy o Creating access · The phrase workshop is a misnomer · Need for a feedback mechanism *Challenges* - Continued support and funding – should be provided by all stakeholders - Avoid capture by one stakeholder group - Capacity building for new attendees and creation of advanced sessions for more experienced participants *1030 -1300 Diplo Session: IGF'08 Negotiation Simulation* Facilitated by Ambassador Kishan S Rana and Dr. Jovan Kurbalija *Importance... * * * *Objectives* Issues of conflict Common interest Cannot be solved unilaterally Commitment to issue Willingness to compromise Goal – concede to what you want and * * *Concepts* * * - *ZOPA* – zone of possible agreement - range within which agreement possible - *BATNA*– best alternative to a negotiated agreement – threshold below which one will not go not worthwhile - *Win-sets* same as zopa - *Ripe moment* – in a complex negotiation – time when negotiation can be concluded – time when there is a meeting of minds – Negotiations* *implicitly involves trust *Stages* - preparation - negotiation - pre-negotiation - follow *Harvard method principle negotiation * - project of negotiation power – Harvard university – whole range of negotiations – Books recommended "Getting to yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In" by Roger Fisher and William L. Ury and "Getting past no" * * *Four cardinal principles of negotiation * - separate people from the problem – don't personalize an issue – build trust – never be caught telling a lie – someone should not push you to a corner - behind adversarial position may lie common interest e.g. in the case of the IGF – building a secure internet - trying to share pie -only looks to one dimension - search options – creativity encouraged - common search to secure agreement - look to criteria that may offer solution *Meetings and chairmanship* - preparation – training everyone on how to chair a meeting for example after the Chec republic Slovakia republic chairman ship of the European - every meeting has core group that runs the show – observe the body language - observe and identify them - you want to join that core group gradually - study body language dynamics listen - join drafting group learn the rules procedure and how to manipulate draft - chair must constantly monitor mood meeting - chair – authority and tact – should not offend but more move along - anticipate problems before they arise observe - invest in relationships win trust esp of key problems = main capital gained - master the show *Questions/Discussions* - How do you separate people from the problem? – try create a relationship through common interest e.g. music – make it clear that you don't agree – don't take it personality – if you don't agree don't retaliate personality – junior members of a delegation are invaluable in negotiations – "float a balloon" – because they don't speak with authority. - Negotiations largely take place in the corridors and during coffee – its important to realize when negotiations are a formality – however each case is unique – realize when you are at the end of the road. - What happens when there is a stronger party in the negotiation process? – Weakness and power are in the eye of the beholder – 'sufficient incentive' –for small country apply leverage in a negotiation – the example of the treaty between Mauritius and India on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - How are cultural differences managed during negotiations? - Cultural differences always exist, however negotiations utilise a common language – English – Translation of negotiations in different languages may be available – however the English text is considered the authoritative version/definitive text/principle text. - It is important to master the English language as an adjunct to your skills – for example be involved in the drafting group - There is usually an established common code of conduct during negotiations. - Chairmanship is a skill that is learnt – the chair has to be a member of the group. * * *Simulation Exercise on Internet Governance * Objective – reaching a zone of possible agreement (ZOPA) between the USA, G77, India, China, Russia, the Business Community and Civil society before 2011 on key IG issues including: - *The form/name of document * - Press communiqué - Chairman's statement - Declaration of principles - Code of practice - Operational declaration - Framework convention - Substantive convention - Formal treaty - *Net neutrality* - Single internet - Mixed system - Regular internet as public facility - Private internet - Multiple internet (no regulation; market driven) - *Cyber security* - Bilateral - G8 framework - G20 framework - Regional - Global - *Jurisdiction/dispute resolution * - Regular courts - Public arbitrations - Private arbitrations - *Content policy * - National - Regional - Global *Main lesson learnt*: it is important to bargain/trade-off in order to reach the ZOPA otherwise a negotiation that is not concluded could mean a win to another participant. *Closing ceremony* Transcript available at http://igf.wgig.org/cms/index.php/hyderabadprogramme On 12/10/08, mwende njiraini <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > *Day 2: 4th December 2008* > > * * > > *Theme: Promoting Cybersecurity and Trust * > > * * > > *0930-1100 Panel discussions: Dimensions of Cybersecurity and Cybercrime* > > The internet was not originally designed with security features however > with increased use of the internet security considerations arise. > > > > It is important to recognize regional, local and cultural issues that may > affect cyber security and develop a relationship of trust in order to > develop a framework that determines - what happens in a crisis, how to > engage in law enforcement. This is important as security issues need to > be addressed before there is a crisis and should be done at all levels. > > > > *Computer Emergency Response Team* > > * * > > The use of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) at a regional and > national level based on the framework developed by the Carnegie Mellon > University (www.cert.org) as follows: > > > > 1. *Organisational * > > At an organisational level there should be a person responsible for > security – the response to security threats need to be formalized – that is > organizational incident response should be formalized. > > > > 1. *National* > > Formation of national CERT is necessary but not sufficient. Channels for > relaying of information, mitigating threats need to be organised and tested > on a regular basis. The national CERT should work with regional CERT as > well as have links with law enforcement organisations. > > There is need for development of a strategy as well as testing of the > system. Any incidents should be reviewed. > > > > The goals of CERT should include: > > - early detection, > - short response time, > - reduction of impact, > - recognition of liability issues, > - analysis techniques – which are forensically safe, need to be > developed in advance not when time is of the essence > - Alignment of with partners > > > > ITU-D study group 1 Q 22/1 is studying issues on: *Securing information > and communication networks: best practices for developing a culture of > Cybersecurity* > > > > The security should be implemented without damaging the nature of the > internet, and protecting vulnerable groups > > > > *Introduction of cybercrime and terrorism* > > Traditional crime has moved online for example harassment and money > laundering however there are new forms of crime in the virtual world > including: > > - phishing, virus/malware, etc > > - Critical infrastructure threats – banking, transport, banking, > energy, government and national security > > - Terrorist use of the internet to publish ideologies, raise > funds, recruit new members > > > > The challenges in combating cybercrime and terrorism: > > - The crime scene and who is in charge with dealing with the > threat. > > - Relevance of geographic distance > > - Investigative cost and the need to carry out real time > investigations > > - Legal framework > > - Procedural legal problems > > - Complex search and seizure laws > > - Responsibility and data > > - It complex due to numerous operators involved > > > > *Questions and discussions* > > - Global issue – which needs coordinated effort and cooperation - > in order to avoid the development of cyber havens. > > > > - Action, feedback and reaction necessary in order to update > prevention mechanisms with regard to recent incidents > > > > - A relationship of trust important between the CERT and ISPs > –ISPs need to provide data – this should a bottom up process > > > > - Organisations work in an eco-system –sharing of information – > collecting statistics before, during and after an incident > > > > - Access (usage and querying) to the data base at the CERT should > be controlled – because of privacy issues > > > > - A mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and formal structures > should be created through a formal bottom-up process. > > > > - Network based crime raise issues associated with creating an > appropriate balance between the needs of those investigating and prosecuting > and rights and interests. > > > > - Need for coordination is a challenge to governments because of > the lack of expertise – therefore have to rely on academia and private > sector > > > > - The CERT should be an independent group of experts that should > be fully empowered > > > > - Appropriate safeguards to protect the functioning of the > organisation necessary as they give confidence and ensure business > continuity during investigation > > > > - New institutional models based on hybrid frameworks – for > example Sri-Lanka CERT was set up in June 2006 and involves government as > well as skilled incident handlers (http://www.slcert.gov.lk/) > > > > - Need for increased cooperation as cyber crime is > multi-jurisdiction issue – harmonization of enforcement processes and > legislation approach such as that of the council of Europe. > > > > * * > > *Indian CERT* > > - The internet is used for numerous activities leading to an > increase cyber attacks consequently there is a need for training on best > practices and implementation. > > - India's legislation includes computer related offences and is > currently being amended to be in line with the European cyber convention. > > - National CERT operates in partnership with Asia and pacific > CERTs > > - The Indian CERT is a government lead industry initiative – that > aims at creating awareness and compliance to best practices > > - Training of law enforcement officers on analysis of computer > related crime a challenge and undertaken through PPP. > > - A secure national cyberspace – requires collaboration, research > in technologies through a bottom-up process. > > - Areas of conflicting interest need to be addressed as > cybercrime is a global phenomenal – these areas include conflict with > individual rights, unnecessary censorship and society issues > > - Establishment of global alliances essential to ensure stability > of internet > > - Sharing to data about cyber attacks is a challenge > > - Establishment of a CERT takes time – needs to include > participation of private sector partners > > > > The ITU has identified five pillars with regard to internet security which > include: > > > > 1. Legal issues > 2. Technical procedural issues, Organisational structures including > CERTs > 3. Capacity building > 4. International cooperation > > > > There is need for proactive approach to provide an early warning system for > example that used in the event of natural disasters as well as need for > organisation and cooperation between all stakeholders. > > > > With regard to initiating internet security measures – start with an issue > where there is a common understanding for example child protection which was > the basis of the launch of the child line protection. > > > > *Capacity building* > > *Issues* > > - Lack of capacity in of ISPs > > - Inter-south cooperation required as challenges and > infrastructure similar > > - Retention of skilled human resources a challenge > > - Use of network operator groups for capacity building > > - Need to utilize the existing educational framework by > integration of cybersecurity into curriculum – this creates sustainability > in capacity building > > - Training should be relevant to the environment – appropriate > use of technology, cost, concentrate on getting the maximum benefit – > innovation in order to derive the maximum value will be based on training > received > > - Need for collaboration platform – so as to continue sharing > information > > - Need to focus on reality on the ground > > > > *Kind of training* > > - technical training > > - policy issues – IPv4/6 > > > > *Technical challenges* > > - operators need to be profitable – environment liberalized – > however still certain monopolized areas – international connectivity – > imbalanced competition – therefore profitability issue- cant invest in new > technologies – limited investment in training > > > > *My comment*: Urgent need create of culture of cybersecurity (end-users, > at organisation level and nationally) and establishment of national, > regional CERTs. > > > > *14:30 - 16:00 Workshop 76 Neutrality Debate Important for You? (Network > Neutrality Debate: The Implications for Development) * > > * * > > *Technical issues* > > All networks need to be managed > > > > High broadband connectivity principles > > ( > http://www.tiaonline.org/gov_affairs/issues/internet_services_applications/… > ) > > > > - transparency > > - ability to attach any device > > - right to access any legal content > > - right to download any legal content > > > > *Economic issues* > > Net neutrality has significant micro and macro implications. Broadband > investment influenced by the broad economic environment because of the > massive investment required > > - Regulation is viewed more beneficial in view of the current > economic crisis > > - More users create value to the platform > > - Optimal pricing structure – a possibility - may not want to > charge content providers to contribute to access > > - Mandatory net neutrality/unbundling expected to depress > investment in broadband plus may have a significant negative effect on > investment NGN. > > - Centre for European Policy Studies – research titled: "I own > the pipes, you call the tune: The net neutrality debate and its (ir) > relevance for Europe" available at > http://shop.ceps.eu/BookDetail.php?item_id=1755 – argues that the internet > is not neutral – pro-neutrality rules/changes being proposed should be > evaluated > > - The analogy of the roads and vehicles was used to describe net > neutrality – the roads represent the pipes while the cars represent the > packets/traffic – which are not regulated and may be of any shape or size. > However there is regulation with regard to speed. > > - issue of convergence – important for users > > - internet to drive innovation and economic growth > > - activism issues are important to understand the issues > > - slowing down the traffic and packets on internet has a > consequence of slowing down the development internet > > > > *Issues from a user perspective* > > - no consensus on the issues exists > > - Users do not necessarily want free/unlimited control – however > what they want is: what they access should not be controlled > > - They do not want to be forced to buy their store brands or > services of preferred service providers of the broadband connectivity > provider. > > - There is no value in packaging/bundling of services – rather it > is designed to sell services at a high price > > - Users question whether a free market would help as suppliers > are out to make money – there is an economic motivation to invest – which > means there is no one to look out for consumers > > - Need for establish anti trust/anti monopoly regulations > > - ISPs must be made to know that users are not willing to give up > their rights thus should develop internet usage plans that are favourable to > the users - suppliers must listen to consumers > > - Users have the power to demand what we want if only they > demanded it > > - The investment on the internet should be allowed in all areas – > core and edges without fragmenting it - networks should be built using open > interfaces - end to end principle protection is significant > > - Users want the internet to encourage innovation > > - Use of restaurant analogy where the chairs, tables and food are > outsourced > > - Users should have the ability to have access to the content > they want as long as it is connected to open interfaces > > - Users have concern on the future of the internet; content > equality and its ability to deliver content in different ways thus > encouraging local innovation > > > > *My comment:* significance of net neutrality with reference to developing > countries was not addressed – taking into consideration that the motivation > for investment in broadband connectivity is socio-economic development thus > deployment of both local and international for example submarine cable is > being done by governments rather than the private sector. > > > On 12/8/08, mwende njiraini <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> *5th December 2008* >> *930-1100 Panel Discussion Transition from IPv4 to IPv6* >> Based on several studies it is projected that IPv4 addresses will be >> globally exhausted by 2011 however address space will still be available at >> a local level. Seamless take up of IPv6 is expected with the exhaustion of >> IPv4 and there is on going discussion – to define policy to facilitate >> smooth transition for operators and ensure that new comers have minimum IPv6 >> address space allocation to start up business. >> >> The following issues were discussed from different perspectives: >> >> *Issues from operators' perspective*: >> - Deployment of IPv6 enabled equipment in the core networks should be done >> increment – however uptake is low because there is no extra revenue >> generated with the implementation of IPv6 i.e. the lack of commercial >> drivers. However this is expected to change with the as customer numbers >> grow. >> >> - Need for upgrade – therefore operators from developed countries stand at >> an advantage as they have the resources and are nearly exhausted their local >> allocations. >> >> - Getting operational experience is a challenge – there is need to invest >> in operational tools to run IPv6 in terms of software configuration >> utilities management and trouble shooting >> >> - Participation in standardization – where users have equipment that >> supports only IPv4 – how do they access services that are available only on >> IPv6-based networks? The IETF is working on the transition mechanisms >> however the co-existence of both protocols is expected for a long time >> >> - Operators are pushing for IPv6 support in customer premise equipment >> (CPE) as well as software that supports the new protocol version. However it >> is expected that legacy applications will be available in the foreseeable >> future >> >> *Issues from a vendor perspective* >> - Transition has been going on for some time in the vendor world. The >> transition has been a long process for vendors and operators – in terms of >> getting the technology and standards ready >> >> - As IP is the core of the internet – transition to ipv6 – is significant >> particularly with the increase of IPv6 enabled devices connected to the >> internet specifically mobile phones >> >> - need to understand technology and therefore need for operational and >> implementation experience >> >> - managing customer demand/expectations for IPv6 enabled services and >> devices >> >> - cost of staff training >> >> - there are mistakes that will be made – therefore need for mutual support >> in the implementation of v6 >> >> *Social and economic perspectives*- >> - Transition should be cooperative endeavour with social and economic and >> policy considerations >> >> - Gradual implementation and interoperability between IPv4 and v6 expected >> so as to preserve the investment already made >> >> - There is a general understanding that IPv6 will compliment and >> supplement the existing IPv4 as well as provide improved routing, >> multicasting, efficient infrastructure. The following questions however >> arise: >> >> o The advantages that IPv6 offer are good reasons to invest in the new IP >> version. >> o Would transition be transparent and would backward compatibility >> required >> >> - Users want the stability of the internet to be maintained and hope that >> IPv6 will offer opportunities for addition to personality features on the >> internet – this is what makes the business case >> >> - In the India case there are a large number of service providers – and >> there is only a 1/8 usage – therefore demand is low – the need to enhance >> cultural diversity however provides opportunities to create demand through >> local content development including E-government programme and Info-tainment >> >> - It is important to break the myth that IPv6 is a new internet - It is >> not a new internet rather continuation of the internet >> >> - The main benefit is the address space addition- which may allow for >> efficiency >> >> - There is no need to establish a deadline or regulate the implementation >> of IPv6 – as it will be market driven. Additionally users should have rights >> to use IPv4 and IETF is working on coexistence >> >> *Policy perspective* >> - With the impending exhaustion of IPv4 – further implementation will be >> problematic – as not all players will support transition therefore it is >> important to examine measures – for continued use of IPv4 and possible >> migration of users to private IPv4 address space >> >> - creation of action plan to be implemented by 2010 – for example offering >> of incentives such as tax exemption and capacity building >> >> - examination of existing programmes and mechanisms >> >> - establishment of taskforce of IPv4 exhaustion >> >> - the messages of ISPs is that they must carry IPv6 >> >> - IPv4 scarcity and demand for more security are the 2 major challenges >> driving the uptake of IPv6 >> >> - Institution of market transfer or reclamation mechanisms of IPv4 >> resources not required by local internet registries to the regional internet >> registries when transition to IPv6 is implemented. However this would be a >> challenge as RIRs have no contractual authority this may create a grey >> market. This challenge may be overcome through a loose membership >> association that allows others to use others resources >> >> - Institution of secure routing objects including PKI to authenticate >> users raises governance/control issues – RIRs have centralized control which >> may make it efficient and better able to address security issues this makes >> an RIR an central governance institution. Membership of security/government >> associations in the RIR would result in infiltration of technical, policy >> agendas that may make the transition to IPv6 complicated >> >> - However it is argued that RIRs should remain neutral and trans-national >> institutions which: >> o maintain a homogenous technical group >> o maintain a bottom-up approach in policy making >> o guarantee the stability of the internet and business continuity of >> members >> >> - main challenges in the deployment of IPv6 include: >> o lack of public education, information and skill >> o limited network policy decisions to make deployment happen >> o lack of incentive to deploy ipv6 >> >> *1100-1230 Workshop 59:Building a global capacity building curriculum >> framework and premier* >> >> - Integration of IG capacity building in existing ICT and public policy >> courses was advocated. >> >> - The training may be offered either online, offline or through short term >> executive courses. >> >> - Collaboration between different stakeholders who have different needs is >> imperative in order create an understanding of the issues arising from >> increased used of the internet particularly those that transcend the >> geographical, and cultural borders. >> >> - internet security awareness programme set up in India >> >> - Presentations on the Diplo IG capacity building programme ( >> www.diplomacy.edu/ig) – including a demonstration of the online platform. >> >> - The Diplo approach includes the training course (foundation and >> advanced), policy research, policy immersion and community interaction. >> >> - The impact associated with the IG capacity building programme have been >> varied and impressive including the establishment of IG governance masters >> programme in Srilanka and the use of telecentres to disseminate IG related >> information. >> >> - Diplo has successfully offered the training to professional worldwide >> for the last 4 years leading to the establishment of national, regional and >> global community >> >> *1400-1530 Workshop 29: Building confidence and security in the use and >> security in the use of ICTs for African countries >> >> *Main challenges in Africa >> - lack of infrastructure >> - lack of services >> >> Therefore opportunity to learn from mistakes in developing countries and >> establish of computer emergency response team currently there is only one >> active CERT in Africa in Tunisia, South Africa is in the process of setting >> up a CERT with the deadline of 2010 before the FIFA world cup. While >> countries such as Morocco, Kenya and Ivory Coast are thinking about set in >> up CERTs. >> >> The approach in dealing with Cybersecurity in developing countries >> >> Success of Cybersecurity is based on 3pillars >> >> 1. *Technology pillar* – ICT/security tools –including: >> o PCs / networks, physical security tools, data tools (storage media and >> cryptography), availability of infrastructure and application (redundant >> servers and PKI) >> >> 2. *Methodology pillar* – policy, procedures and regulations on three >> levels: >> o managerial level (security policy, management procedures and capacity >> building, audit) Legislative level (law and regulation) >> o operational level (acces control rules, implementation plans, >> monitoring, watch, incidence handling) >> o continuity of services level ( business continuity plan, crisis >> management, drill exercises) >> - actors in this pillar include the government, security professionals and >> users >> >> 3. *Social behaviour pillar* – creating a culture of cyber security >> o cultivate culture of cyber security through continuous action of raising >> awareness using diverse media/channels >> o the target audience includes managers, decision makers, security, >> children, parents, teachers >> >> >> *Case study: CERT-TCC - Tunisia* >> >> *The functions of the CERT include*: >> >> - Watch- collect information from different sources eg CISCO, HP. >> Microsoft, network of CERTs, community of hackers >> - Training >> - Coordination >> - Response >> - Incidence handling >> - Incident analysis >> - Awareness >> - Warning alert >> >> *Key issues*: >> >> • Information, warning and alert – carried out to in collaboration with >> ISPs, managers decision makers, internet community through mailing list, >> call centre, media >> >> • Oriented campaign – utilizing prospectus, posters, email, radio, >> cartoons, video, attack simulation and guides >> >> • Incident handling - training in new tools >> >> • Coordination important in the effective functioning of the CERT – >> incident coordination procedures and information including regional CERTs, >> other CERTs within the country (for example Brazil has more than one CERT), >> ISPs and operators, vendors and integrators, and national authorities. >> >> Need for the formation of CERTs in Africa however the challenges of lack >> of "know how" in IT security need to be overcome through: >> - capacity building >> - encouragement of the development of national solutions based on open >> source components >> - improved R&D capabilities and making it more responsive to urgent needs >> - encouraging academic research in the important topics of security >> (cryptography, methodologies…) >> >> *The following questions and comments were raised*: >> >> - the need for social engineering through the creation of a culture of >> cyber security to be addressed specifically because of the increased >> requirements by government to obligate to provide subscriber identification >> information >> >> - how can African countries start up a cert- through collaboration for >> example with existing CERTs >> >> - in establishing a culture of cybersecurity – consideration should be >> given to the fact that there are different social cultures in different >> countries however there is consensus on issues such as child pornography, >> identity theft >> >> - how can a regional approach be developed where there are differences in >> level of ICT infrastructure and use of infrastructure in the delivery of >> services, what tools can be used to encourage decision makers to be involved >> in the issues of cyber security? >> >> o It was recognised that funding and expertise was required for example >> AFDB, World Bank and Islamic Bank while ITU have regional workshops on cyber >> security >> >> o As African countries build on infrastructure and services – there is an >> opportunity to learn from those that have already developed CERTs. >> >> - How does the CERT monitor traffic: with the collaboration of ISP and >> operators as well as supporting legislation >> >> - Regulators need to advice the government to use ICT in development – >> this is a manifestation of government commitment >> >> - The role of policy making was emphasized – as it provides government >> commitment to using ICT for social economic development and governance and >> consequently support for cyber security initiatives – including the >> formulation of legislation. >> >> - There should not use a piece meal approach to cyber security to prevent >> ineffectiveness for example Mauritius has electronic transaction act but PKI >> not yet established >> >> >> >> On 12/5/08, mwende njiraini <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Following our recent online discussions on Internet governance issues in >>> Kenya, the Kenya IGF and East African IGF; you may wish to follow the >>> discussion currently ongoing at the global IGF 2008 in Hyderabad India at >>> http://www.intgovforum.org. >>> >>> Below are highlights from workshops I attended on Day 1 December 3rd): >>> *0930-1100 hrs Workshop 43: Legal aspects of governance critical >>> internet Policy issues of public relevance* >>> *1st presentation* >>> The issues on that have legal implications include: >>> • internet security intellectual property rights, infringement, privacy >>> and protection mechanisms >>> • IP domain name protection, conflicts arising out of data and content >>> ownership privacy therefore increasing role of P2P in growth of internet 2 >>> • Consumer status and rights in relation to e-commerce cross border and >>> domestic online trade >>> • Telecom issue viz backbone deployment and interconnection costs >>> • Freedom of expression – the extent of censorship and control on online >>> content >>> >>> There is need for capacity building to create meaningful participation of >>> individual and SMEs as well as increasing connectivity through building IXPs >>> and local content development >>> >>> The question was raised as to whether there a need of alternative >>> institutional mechanism. >>> The salient features of the MOU between ICANN and the department of >>> commerce (DoC) include: >>> - The affirmation of the role of private sector leadership >>> - The role of DoC in ensuring transparency and accountability and >>> effective GAC participation >>> - Ensure accountability and publish by-laws and strategic and operational >>> plans >>> - Agreement can be terminated in 120 days >>> >>> The MOU has been criticized because of the following reasons: >>> - US governmental control on root server administration >>> - Inconsistent with WSIS principle where no single government should have >>> a pre-eminent role >>> - Domain name allocation policies need better development >>> - IPv4 address allocation have been imbalanced need to ensure IPv6 >>> address allocation does not suffer the same effects -This assertion was >>> however refuted as IP addresses allocation based on need. The need for >>> prudent management and keeping barriers low for the transition to IPv6 was >>> emphasised. >>> >>> To overcome this WGIG proposed 4 models: >>> - Global policy council >>> - Intenational internet council with leading government role to fulfil >>> the ICANN/IANA functions >>> - GAC to be strengthened with enhanced coordination function >>> - Replace US govt role by general internet council or with world ICANN >>> (in lieu of GAC) >>> >>> The common features of these models were the overwhelming government lead >>> and the presupposition of the possibility of international treaties. During >>> the discussion the viability of these models was questioned given that speed >>> is of essence in the management of internet resources. It normally takes a >>> long time to negotiate international agreements; including treaties instead >>> a set of principles should be endorsed. >>> >>> The speaker recommended on the management of critical internet >>> infrastructure should take into consideration the following >>> • Treatment of technical resources of the internet and global economic, >>> social and legal aspects arising out the internet should be at par >>> • The development and implementation of polices and standards and >>> solutions to various internet issues should be done in a coordinated manner >>> for example telecommunication standard development is done in a hierarchical >>> and predictable way. >>> • New structure would be a supreme authority over internet >>> >>> In conclusion the speaker asked: Does the internet as we know it need to >>> be altered radically? Should the status quo be maintained? Should a Red >>> Cross model of recognition by international community states be given to an >>> international entity like ITU, INTELSAT. However fundamental change is not >>> necessary as failure has not been identified. >>> >>> *My comment*: this presentation was descriptive and despite the fact >>> that an alternative model was proposed the principles, mechanisms that would >>> need to be put in place in order to make it work were not discussed >>> >>> *2nd presentation* >>> The next speaker spoke about the ccTLDs in latin Amercia which are >>> broadly organised into two main groups: non-governmental and governmental >>> organisations. A contribution from the floor however clarified that the >>> Brazilian ccTLD is a multi-stakeholder – coordinated by government – but on >>> a day by day basis operates as a non-governmental organisation. The Indian >>> ccTLD is managed by government and private sector – sovereign interest taken >>> care of through government representation. >>> >>> The rules and regulations under which the institutions that manage the >>> ccTLDs are managed determinate legal framework under which they operate. >>> Consequently ccTLDs are regulated under national law while ICANN regulates >>> gTLDs – The possibility of self regulation is based on the assumption that >>> private sector would act in the public interest. >>> >>> In the discussions some felt that there was need for increased attention >>> of government in the management of ccTLDs – as it was critical >>> infrastructure while on the other hand other felt that there was the risk of >>> excessive regulation with increased involvement of government. >>> >>> *1130 -1200 hrs Workshop 36: Strategies to prevent and fight child >>> pornography in developing countries* >>> Child pornography in Brazil has grown out of the popularity of social >>> networking. However the main challenge has been issues related to >>> jurisdiction as content is resident in ISP based in the USA and >>> trans-national ISPs like Yahoo, Microsoft and Google which have branches in >>> strategic markets and have tailored the services for these markets in terms >>> of language and content. >>> >>> Brazil was therefore unable to deal with serious offences related to >>> content – specifically child pornography - committed by Brazilians using >>> Brazilian IP addresses. The government has been able to sign an agreement >>> with Google to fight child pornography on Google's orkut social network. >>> >>> The following are consideration taken in drawing up the agreement >>> 1. Which criteria should be used to define the ability of a particular >>> country to legislate over and sanction conducts committed on the internet? >>> - Where the data is located? >>> - International law principles (territoriality or nationality) shall be >>> used to define the sovereignty of a state regarding – cyber space – which is >>> a network of networks >>> - Define some reasonable standard – for example managed by Brazilians and >>> is local content and local language >>> - Access points in Brazil, harmful conduct felt in the country – taken >>> obligation under international law to take offence – country of origin >>> approach would force thousands of users to unfamiliar rules and travel – >>> offence under human rights therefore apply local legislation >>> >>> 2. It is legitimate to enforce the conduct of local office –as it >>> impracticable to send legal request to the US. >>> >>> >>> New tools have been implement that have reduced number of images uploaded >>> and increase in number of reported cases- subject to investigation. It was >>> inspiring to listen to parliamentarian talk about the need to have >>> legislators engaged in the process as they ultimately pass the laws. I >>> appreciated the fact that in there is great cooperation between the >>> parliament, government, police, civil society and private sector. >>> >>> The main challenges are: >>> • Lack of awareness and participation by parliamentarians who are >>> critical in the formulation of legislation >>> • how to obligate ISPs to provide information without infringing on >>> freedom of expression and privacy, >>> • what criteria should be used to deal with these offences >>> • the creation of awareness of ISPs in developing countries of the need >>> for judicial cooperation as well as social initiatives to deal with cyber >>> crime. >>> • Insufficient infrastructure to deal with this issue – law enforcement >>> does not have the human resources and technology >>> • Material produced to fight child pornography are not evaluated – they >>> should be inline with the demand >>> >>> *My comment*: I would have like to know if initiatives have reduced >>> offences, what is the success rate registered in prosecution, ability of the >>> law enforcement and judicial system to deal with offences. There was no >>> mention of where initiatives had been launched to fight child pornography on >>> the financial front. >>> >>> >>> *1530-1700 Workshop 45: Opening to diversity and competition of the DNS >>> system* >>> >>> >>> >>> There were 3 presentations in this session: >>> >>> >>> - *1st presentation* - alternate DNS system used in library systems >>> >>> >>> - *2nd presentation* - implementation of security in the Handle system >>> >>> >>> - *3rd presentation –* discussed the Net4D >>> >>> >>> >>> Net4D- provides the technical solution to the political concern on the >>> control of root servers. Net4D networks enable the following: >>> >>> • Empower the second generation of the web: the semantic web. >>> >>> • Multi-stakeholder governance of DNS >>> >>> • Net4D classes should be open and interoperable >>> >>> DNS 1.0 – was a monopoly of ICANN web 1.0 html with USA parentage and >>> English only while DNS 2.0 is open allowing for competition including inter >>> alia: >>> >>> • Net4D semantic web >>> >>> • Open coherent approach to linguistic diversity >>> >>> • Allow technological innovation with value added services >>> >>> >>> >>> Concern was however raised on the: >>> >>> • Investment/implementation cost required to implementation of different >>> DNS systems depending on the BIND implemented and root servers enabled >>> >>> • relinquishing of the political control of root servers >>> >>> • Value to end users >>> >>> • Awareness and understanding of the issues by different stakeholders >>> necessary – delivered in a way that they can understand >>> >>> >>> >>> *My comment*: the session was technical – I hope the techies on the >>> mailing list can help us understand the governance issues associated with >>> the introduction of DNS competition and the impact on developing countries >>> :)! >>> >>> >>> >>> Kind regards >>> >>> mwende >>> >> >> >

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Re: [kictanet] IGF 2008 Highlights - Day 2
by mwende njiraini 10 Dec '08

10 Dec '08

*Day 2: 4th December 2008* * * *Theme: Promoting Cybersecurity and Trust * * * *0930-1100 Panel discussions: Dimensions of Cybersecurity and Cybercrime* The internet was not originally designed with security features however with increased use of the internet security considerations arise. It is important to recognize regional, local and cultural issues that may affect cyber security and develop a relationship of trust in order to develop a framework that determines - what happens in a crisis, how to engage in law enforcement. This is important as security issues need to be addressed before there is a crisis and should be done at all levels. *Computer Emergency Response Team* * * The use of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) at a regional and national level based on the framework developed by the Carnegie Mellon University (www.cert.org) as follows: 1. *Organisational * At an organisational level there should be a person responsible for security – the response to security threats need to be formalized – that is organizational incident response should be formalized. 1. *National* Formation of national CERT is necessary but not sufficient. Channels for relaying of information, mitigating threats need to be organised and tested on a regular basis. The national CERT should work with regional CERT as well as have links with law enforcement organisations. There is need for development of a strategy as well as testing of the system. Any incidents should be reviewed. The goals of CERT should include: - early detection, - short response time, - reduction of impact, - recognition of liability issues, - analysis techniques – which are forensically safe, need to be developed in advance not when time is of the essence - Alignment of with partners ITU-D study group 1 Q 22/1 is studying issues on: *Securing information and communication networks: best practices for developing a culture of Cybersecurity* The security should be implemented without damaging the nature of the internet, and protecting vulnerable groups *Introduction of cybercrime and terrorism* Traditional crime has moved online for example harassment and money laundering however there are new forms of crime in the virtual world including: - phishing, virus/malware, etc - Critical infrastructure threats – banking, transport, banking, energy, government and national security - Terrorist use of the internet to publish ideologies, raise funds, recruit new members The challenges in combating cybercrime and terrorism: - The crime scene and who is in charge with dealing with the threat. - Relevance of geographic distance - Investigative cost and the need to carry out real time investigations - Legal framework - Procedural legal problems - Complex search and seizure laws - Responsibility and data - It complex due to numerous operators involved *Questions and discussions* - Global issue – which needs coordinated effort and cooperation - in order to avoid the development of cyber havens. - Action, feedback and reaction necessary in order to update prevention mechanisms with regard to recent incidents - A relationship of trust important between the CERT and ISPs –ISPs need to provide data – this should a bottom up process - Organisations work in an eco-system –sharing of information – collecting statistics before, during and after an incident - Access (usage and querying) to the data base at the CERT should be controlled – because of privacy issues - A mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and formal structures should be created through a formal bottom-up process. - Network based crime raise issues associated with creating an appropriate balance between the needs of those investigating and prosecuting and rights and interests. - Need for coordination is a challenge to governments because of the lack of expertise – therefore have to rely on academia and private sector - The CERT should be an independent group of experts that should be fully empowered - Appropriate safeguards to protect the functioning of the organisation necessary as they give confidence and ensure business continuity during investigation - New institutional models based on hybrid frameworks – for example Sri-Lanka CERT was set up in June 2006 and involves government as well as skilled incident handlers (http://www.slcert.gov.lk/) - Need for increased cooperation as cyber crime is multi-jurisdiction issue – harmonization of enforcement processes and legislation approach such as that of the council of Europe. * * *Indian CERT* - The internet is used for numerous activities leading to an increase cyber attacks consequently there is a need for training on best practices and implementation. - India's legislation includes computer related offences and is currently being amended to be in line with the European cyber convention. - National CERT operates in partnership with Asia and pacific CERTs - The Indian CERT is a government lead industry initiative – that aims at creating awareness and compliance to best practices - Training of law enforcement officers on analysis of computer related crime a challenge and undertaken through PPP. - A secure national cyberspace – requires collaboration, research in technologies through a bottom-up process. - Areas of conflicting interest need to be addressed as cybercrime is a global phenomenal – these areas include conflict with individual rights, unnecessary censorship and society issues - Establishment of global alliances essential to ensure stability of internet - Sharing to data about cyber attacks is a challenge - Establishment of a CERT takes time – needs to include participation of private sector partners The ITU has identified five pillars with regard to internet security which include: 1. Legal issues 2. Technical procedural issues, Organisational structures including CERTs 3. Capacity building 4. International cooperation There is need for proactive approach to provide an early warning system for example that used in the event of natural disasters as well as need for organisation and cooperation between all stakeholders. With regard to initiating internet security measures – start with an issue where there is a common understanding for example child protection which was the basis of the launch of the child line protection. *Capacity building* *Issues* - Lack of capacity in of ISPs - Inter-south cooperation required as challenges and infrastructure similar - Retention of skilled human resources a challenge - Use of network operator groups for capacity building - Need to utilize the existing educational framework by integration of cybersecurity into curriculum – this creates sustainability in capacity building - Training should be relevant to the environment – appropriate use of technology, cost, concentrate on getting the maximum benefit – innovation in order to derive the maximum value will be based on training received - Need for collaboration platform – so as to continue sharing information - Need to focus on reality on the ground *Kind of training* - technical training - policy issues – IPv4/6 *Technical challenges* - operators need to be profitable – environment liberalized – however still certain monopolized areas – international connectivity – imbalanced competition – therefore profitability issue- cant invest in new technologies – limited investment in training *My comment*: Urgent need create of culture of cybersecurity (end-users, at organisation level and nationally) and establishment of national, regional CERTs. *14:30 - 16:00 Workshop 76 Neutrality Debate Important for You? (Network Neutrality Debate: The Implications for Development) * * * *Technical issues* All networks need to be managed High broadband connectivity principles ( http://www.tiaonline.org/gov_affairs/issues/internet_services_applications/… ) - transparency - ability to attach any device - right to access any legal content - right to download any legal content *Economic issues* Net neutrality has significant micro and macro implications. Broadband investment influenced by the broad economic environment because of the massive investment required - Regulation is viewed more beneficial in view of the current economic crisis - More users create value to the platform - Optimal pricing structure – a possibility - may not want to charge content providers to contribute to access - Mandatory net neutrality/unbundling expected to depress investment in broadband plus may have a significant negative effect on investment NGN. - Centre for European Policy Studies – research titled: "I own the pipes, you call the tune: The net neutrality debate and its (ir) relevance for Europe" available at http://shop.ceps.eu/BookDetail.php?item_id=1755 – argues that the internet is not neutral – pro-neutrality rules/changes being proposed should be evaluated - The analogy of the roads and vehicles was used to describe net neutrality – the roads represent the pipes while the cars represent the packets/traffic – which are not regulated and may be of any shape or size. However there is regulation with regard to speed. - issue of convergence – important for users - internet to drive innovation and economic growth - activism issues are important to understand the issues - slowing down the traffic and packets on internet has a consequence of slowing down the development internet *Issues from a user perspective* - no consensus on the issues exists - Users do not necessarily want free/unlimited control – however what they want is: what they access should not be controlled - They do not want to be forced to buy their store brands or services of preferred service providers of the broadband connectivity provider. - There is no value in packaging/bundling of services – rather it is designed to sell services at a high price - Users question whether a free market would help as suppliers are out to make money – there is an economic motivation to invest – which means there is no one to look out for consumers - Need for establish anti trust/anti monopoly regulations - ISPs must be made to know that users are not willing to give up their rights thus should develop internet usage plans that are favourable to the users - suppliers must listen to consumers - Users have the power to demand what we want if only they demanded it - The investment on the internet should be allowed in all areas – core and edges without fragmenting it - networks should be built using open interfaces - end to end principle protection is significant - Users want the internet to encourage innovation - Use of restaurant analogy where the chairs, tables and food are outsourced - Users should have the ability to have access to the content they want as long as it is connected to open interfaces - Users have concern on the future of the internet; content equality and its ability to deliver content in different ways thus encouraging local innovation *My comment:* significance of net neutrality with reference to developing countries was not addressed – taking into consideration that the motivation for investment in broadband connectivity is socio-economic development thus deployment of both local and international for example submarine cable is being done by governments rather than the private sector. On 12/8/08, mwende njiraini <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > *5th December 2008* > *930-1100 Panel Discussion Transition from IPv4 to IPv6* > Based on several studies it is projected that IPv4 addresses will be > globally exhausted by 2011 however address space will still be available at > a local level. Seamless take up of IPv6 is expected with the exhaustion of > IPv4 and there is on going discussion – to define policy to facilitate > smooth transition for operators and ensure that new comers have minimum IPv6 > address space allocation to start up business. > > The following issues were discussed from different perspectives: > > *Issues from operators' perspective*: > - Deployment of IPv6 enabled equipment in the core networks should be done > increment – however uptake is low because there is no extra revenue > generated with the implementation of IPv6 i.e. the lack of commercial > drivers. However this is expected to change with the as customer numbers > grow. > > - Need for upgrade – therefore operators from developed countries stand at > an advantage as they have the resources and are nearly exhausted their local > allocations. > > - Getting operational experience is a challenge – there is need to invest > in operational tools to run IPv6 in terms of software configuration > utilities management and trouble shooting > > - Participation in standardization – where users have equipment that > supports only IPv4 – how do they access services that are available only on > IPv6-based networks? The IETF is working on the transition mechanisms > however the co-existence of both protocols is expected for a long time > > - Operators are pushing for IPv6 support in customer premise equipment > (CPE) as well as software that supports the new protocol version. However it > is expected that legacy applications will be available in the foreseeable > future > > *Issues from a vendor perspective* > - Transition has been going on for some time in the vendor world. The > transition has been a long process for vendors and operators – in terms of > getting the technology and standards ready > > - As IP is the core of the internet – transition to ipv6 – is significant > particularly with the increase of IPv6 enabled devices connected to the > internet specifically mobile phones > > - need to understand technology and therefore need for operational and > implementation experience > > - managing customer demand/expectations for IPv6 enabled services and > devices > > - cost of staff training > > - there are mistakes that will be made – therefore need for mutual support > in the implementation of v6 > > *Social and economic perspectives*- > - Transition should be cooperative endeavour with social and economic and > policy considerations > > - Gradual implementation and interoperability between IPv4 and v6 expected > so as to preserve the investment already made > > - There is a general understanding that IPv6 will compliment and supplement > the existing IPv4 as well as provide improved routing, multicasting, > efficient infrastructure. The following questions however arise: > > o The advantages that IPv6 offer are good reasons to invest in the new IP > version. > o Would transition be transparent and would backward compatibility required > > - Users want the stability of the internet to be maintained and hope that > IPv6 will offer opportunities for addition to personality features on the > internet – this is what makes the business case > > - In the India case there are a large number of service providers – and > there is only a 1/8 usage – therefore demand is low – the need to enhance > cultural diversity however provides opportunities to create demand through > local content development including E-government programme and Info-tainment > > - It is important to break the myth that IPv6 is a new internet - It is not > a new internet rather continuation of the internet > > - The main benefit is the address space addition- which may allow for > efficiency > > - There is no need to establish a deadline or regulate the implementation > of IPv6 – as it will be market driven. Additionally users should have rights > to use IPv4 and IETF is working on coexistence > > *Policy perspective* > - With the impending exhaustion of IPv4 – further implementation will be > problematic – as not all players will support transition therefore it is > important to examine measures – for continued use of IPv4 and possible > migration of users to private IPv4 address space > > - creation of action plan to be implemented by 2010 – for example offering > of incentives such as tax exemption and capacity building > > - examination of existing programmes and mechanisms > > - establishment of taskforce of IPv4 exhaustion > > - the messages of ISPs is that they must carry IPv6 > > - IPv4 scarcity and demand for more security are the 2 major challenges > driving the uptake of IPv6 > > - Institution of market transfer or reclamation mechanisms of IPv4 > resources not required by local internet registries to the regional internet > registries when transition to IPv6 is implemented. However this would be a > challenge as RIRs have no contractual authority this may create a grey > market. This challenge may be overcome through a loose membership > association that allows others to use others resources > > - Institution of secure routing objects including PKI to authenticate users > raises governance/control issues – RIRs have centralized control which may > make it efficient and better able to address security issues this makes an > RIR an central governance institution. Membership of security/government > associations in the RIR would result in infiltration of technical, policy > agendas that may make the transition to IPv6 complicated > > - However it is argued that RIRs should remain neutral and trans-national > institutions which: > o maintain a homogenous technical group > o maintain a bottom-up approach in policy making > o guarantee the stability of the internet and business continuity of > members > > - main challenges in the deployment of IPv6 include: > o lack of public education, information and skill > o limited network policy decisions to make deployment happen > o lack of incentive to deploy ipv6 > > *1100-1230 Workshop 59:Building a global capacity building curriculum > framework and premier* > > - Integration of IG capacity building in existing ICT and public policy > courses was advocated. > > - The training may be offered either online, offline or through short term > executive courses. > > - Collaboration between different stakeholders who have different needs is > imperative in order create an understanding of the issues arising from > increased used of the internet particularly those that transcend the > geographical, and cultural borders. > > - internet security awareness programme set up in India > > - Presentations on the Diplo IG capacity building programme ( > www.diplomacy.edu/ig) – including a demonstration of the online platform. > > - The Diplo approach includes the training course (foundation and > advanced), policy research, policy immersion and community interaction. > > - The impact associated with the IG capacity building programme have been > varied and impressive including the establishment of IG governance masters > programme in Srilanka and the use of telecentres to disseminate IG related > information. > > - Diplo has successfully offered the training to professional worldwide for > the last 4 years leading to the establishment of national, regional and > global community > > *1400-1530 Workshop 29: Building confidence and security in the use and > security in the use of ICTs for African countries > > *Main challenges in Africa > - lack of infrastructure > - lack of services > > Therefore opportunity to learn from mistakes in developing countries and > establish of computer emergency response team currently there is only one > active CERT in Africa in Tunisia, South Africa is in the process of setting > up a CERT with the deadline of 2010 before the FIFA world cup. While > countries such as Morocco, Kenya and Ivory Coast are thinking about set in > up CERTs. > > The approach in dealing with Cybersecurity in developing countries > > Success of Cybersecurity is based on 3pillars > > 1. *Technology pillar* – ICT/security tools –including: > o PCs / networks, physical security tools, data tools (storage media and > cryptography), availability of infrastructure and application (redundant > servers and PKI) > > 2. *Methodology pillar* – policy, procedures and regulations on three > levels: > o managerial level (security policy, management procedures and capacity > building, audit) Legislative level (law and regulation) > o operational level (acces control rules, implementation plans, monitoring, > watch, incidence handling) > o continuity of services level ( business continuity plan, crisis > management, drill exercises) > - actors in this pillar include the government, security professionals and > users > > 3. *Social behaviour pillar* – creating a culture of cyber security > o cultivate culture of cyber security through continuous action of raising > awareness using diverse media/channels > o the target audience includes managers, decision makers, security, > children, parents, teachers > > > *Case study: CERT-TCC - Tunisia* > > *The functions of the CERT include*: > > - Watch- collect information from different sources eg CISCO, HP. > Microsoft, network of CERTs, community of hackers > - Training > - Coordination > - Response > - Incidence handling > - Incident analysis > - Awareness > - Warning alert > > *Key issues*: > > • Information, warning and alert – carried out to in collaboration with > ISPs, managers decision makers, internet community through mailing list, > call centre, media > > • Oriented campaign – utilizing prospectus, posters, email, radio, > cartoons, video, attack simulation and guides > > • Incident handling - training in new tools > > • Coordination important in the effective functioning of the CERT – > incident coordination procedures and information including regional CERTs, > other CERTs within the country (for example Brazil has more than one CERT), > ISPs and operators, vendors and integrators, and national authorities. > > Need for the formation of CERTs in Africa however the challenges of lack of > "know how" in IT security need to be overcome through: > - capacity building > - encouragement of the development of national solutions based on open > source components > - improved R&D capabilities and making it more responsive to urgent needs > - encouraging academic research in the important topics of security > (cryptography, methodologies…) > > *The following questions and comments were raised*: > > - the need for social engineering through the creation of a culture of > cyber security to be addressed specifically because of the increased > requirements by government to obligate to provide subscriber identification > information > > - how can African countries start up a cert- through collaboration for > example with existing CERTs > > - in establishing a culture of cybersecurity – consideration should be > given to the fact that there are different social cultures in different > countries however there is consensus on issues such as child pornography, > identity theft > > - how can a regional approach be developed where there are differences in > level of ICT infrastructure and use of infrastructure in the delivery of > services, what tools can be used to encourage decision makers to be involved > in the issues of cyber security? > > o It was recognised that funding and expertise was required for example > AFDB, World Bank and Islamic Bank while ITU have regional workshops on cyber > security > > o As African countries build on infrastructure and services – there is an > opportunity to learn from those that have already developed CERTs. > > - How does the CERT monitor traffic: with the collaboration of ISP and > operators as well as supporting legislation > > - Regulators need to advice the government to use ICT in development – this > is a manifestation of government commitment > > - The role of policy making was emphasized – as it provides government > commitment to using ICT for social economic development and governance and > consequently support for cyber security initiatives – including the > formulation of legislation. > > - There should not use a piece meal approach to cyber security to prevent > ineffectiveness for example Mauritius has electronic transaction act but PKI > not yet established > > > > On 12/5/08, mwende njiraini <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Following our recent online discussions on Internet governance issues in >> Kenya, the Kenya IGF and East African IGF; you may wish to follow the >> discussion currently ongoing at the global IGF 2008 in Hyderabad India at >> http://www.intgovforum.org. >> >> Below are highlights from workshops I attended on Day 1 December 3rd): >> *0930-1100 hrs Workshop 43: Legal aspects of governance critical >> internet Policy issues of public relevance* >> *1st presentation* >> The issues on that have legal implications include: >> • internet security intellectual property rights, infringement, privacy >> and protection mechanisms >> • IP domain name protection, conflicts arising out of data and content >> ownership privacy therefore increasing role of P2P in growth of internet 2 >> • Consumer status and rights in relation to e-commerce cross border and >> domestic online trade >> • Telecom issue viz backbone deployment and interconnection costs >> • Freedom of expression – the extent of censorship and control on online >> content >> >> There is need for capacity building to create meaningful participation of >> individual and SMEs as well as increasing connectivity through building IXPs >> and local content development >> >> The question was raised as to whether there a need of alternative >> institutional mechanism. >> The salient features of the MOU between ICANN and the department of >> commerce (DoC) include: >> - The affirmation of the role of private sector leadership >> - The role of DoC in ensuring transparency and accountability and >> effective GAC participation >> - Ensure accountability and publish by-laws and strategic and operational >> plans >> - Agreement can be terminated in 120 days >> >> The MOU has been criticized because of the following reasons: >> - US governmental control on root server administration >> - Inconsistent with WSIS principle where no single government should have >> a pre-eminent role >> - Domain name allocation policies need better development >> - IPv4 address allocation have been imbalanced need to ensure IPv6 address >> allocation does not suffer the same effects -This assertion was however >> refuted as IP addresses allocation based on need. The need for prudent >> management and keeping barriers low for the transition to IPv6 was >> emphasised. >> >> To overcome this WGIG proposed 4 models: >> - Global policy council >> - Intenational internet council with leading government role to fulfil the >> ICANN/IANA functions >> - GAC to be strengthened with enhanced coordination function >> - Replace US govt role by general internet council or with world ICANN (in >> lieu of GAC) >> >> The common features of these models were the overwhelming government lead >> and the presupposition of the possibility of international treaties. During >> the discussion the viability of these models was questioned given that speed >> is of essence in the management of internet resources. It normally takes a >> long time to negotiate international agreements; including treaties instead >> a set of principles should be endorsed. >> >> The speaker recommended on the management of critical internet >> infrastructure should take into consideration the following >> • Treatment of technical resources of the internet and global economic, >> social and legal aspects arising out the internet should be at par >> • The development and implementation of polices and standards and >> solutions to various internet issues should be done in a coordinated manner >> for example telecommunication standard development is done in a hierarchical >> and predictable way. >> • New structure would be a supreme authority over internet >> >> In conclusion the speaker asked: Does the internet as we know it need to >> be altered radically? Should the status quo be maintained? Should a Red >> Cross model of recognition by international community states be given to an >> international entity like ITU, INTELSAT. However fundamental change is not >> necessary as failure has not been identified. >> >> *My comment*: this presentation was descriptive and despite the fact that >> an alternative model was proposed the principles, mechanisms that would need >> to be put in place in order to make it work were not discussed >> >> *2nd presentation* >> The next speaker spoke about the ccTLDs in latin Amercia which are broadly >> organised into two main groups: non-governmental and governmental >> organisations. A contribution from the floor however clarified that the >> Brazilian ccTLD is a multi-stakeholder – coordinated by government – but on >> a day by day basis operates as a non-governmental organisation. The Indian >> ccTLD is managed by government and private sector – sovereign interest taken >> care of through government representation. >> >> The rules and regulations under which the institutions that manage the >> ccTLDs are managed determinate legal framework under which they operate. >> Consequently ccTLDs are regulated under national law while ICANN regulates >> gTLDs – The possibility of self regulation is based on the assumption that >> private sector would act in the public interest. >> >> In the discussions some felt that there was need for increased attention >> of government in the management of ccTLDs – as it was critical >> infrastructure while on the other hand other felt that there was the risk of >> excessive regulation with increased involvement of government. >> >> *1130 -1200 hrs Workshop 36: Strategies to prevent and fight child >> pornography in developing countries* >> Child pornography in Brazil has grown out of the popularity of social >> networking. However the main challenge has been issues related to >> jurisdiction as content is resident in ISP based in the USA and >> trans-national ISPs like Yahoo, Microsoft and Google which have branches in >> strategic markets and have tailored the services for these markets in terms >> of language and content. >> >> Brazil was therefore unable to deal with serious offences related to >> content – specifically child pornography - committed by Brazilians using >> Brazilian IP addresses. The government has been able to sign an agreement >> with Google to fight child pornography on Google's orkut social network. >> >> The following are consideration taken in drawing up the agreement >> 1. Which criteria should be used to define the ability of a particular >> country to legislate over and sanction conducts committed on the internet? >> - Where the data is located? >> - International law principles (territoriality or nationality) shall be >> used to define the sovereignty of a state regarding – cyber space – which is >> a network of networks >> - Define some reasonable standard – for example managed by Brazilians and >> is local content and local language >> - Access points in Brazil, harmful conduct felt in the country – taken >> obligation under international law to take offence – country of origin >> approach would force thousands of users to unfamiliar rules and travel – >> offence under human rights therefore apply local legislation >> >> 2. It is legitimate to enforce the conduct of local office –as it >> impracticable to send legal request to the US. >> >> >> New tools have been implement that have reduced number of images uploaded >> and increase in number of reported cases- subject to investigation. It was >> inspiring to listen to parliamentarian talk about the need to have >> legislators engaged in the process as they ultimately pass the laws. I >> appreciated the fact that in there is great cooperation between the >> parliament, government, police, civil society and private sector. >> >> The main challenges are: >> • Lack of awareness and participation by parliamentarians who are critical >> in the formulation of legislation >> • how to obligate ISPs to provide information without infringing on >> freedom of expression and privacy, >> • what criteria should be used to deal with these offences >> • the creation of awareness of ISPs in developing countries of the need >> for judicial cooperation as well as social initiatives to deal with cyber >> crime. >> • Insufficient infrastructure to deal with this issue – law enforcement >> does not have the human resources and technology >> • Material produced to fight child pornography are not evaluated – they >> should be inline with the demand >> >> *My comment*: I would have like to know if initiatives have reduced >> offences, what is the success rate registered in prosecution, ability of the >> law enforcement and judicial system to deal with offences. There was no >> mention of where initiatives had been launched to fight child pornography on >> the financial front. >> >> >> *1530-1700 Workshop 45: Opening to diversity and competition of the DNS >> system* >> >> >> >> There were 3 presentations in this session: >> >> >> - *1st presentation* - alternate DNS system used in library systems >> >> >> - *2nd presentation* - implementation of security in the Handle system >> >> >> - *3rd presentation –* discussed the Net4D >> >> >> >> Net4D- provides the technical solution to the political concern on the >> control of root servers. Net4D networks enable the following: >> >> • Empower the second generation of the web: the semantic web. >> >> • Multi-stakeholder governance of DNS >> >> • Net4D classes should be open and interoperable >> >> DNS 1.0 – was a monopoly of ICANN web 1.0 html with USA parentage and >> English only while DNS 2.0 is open allowing for competition including inter >> alia: >> >> • Net4D semantic web >> >> • Open coherent approach to linguistic diversity >> >> • Allow technological innovation with value added services >> >> >> >> Concern was however raised on the: >> >> • Investment/implementation cost required to implementation of different >> DNS systems depending on the BIND implemented and root servers enabled >> >> • relinquishing of the political control of root servers >> >> • Value to end users >> >> • Awareness and understanding of the issues by different stakeholders >> necessary – delivered in a way that they can understand >> >> >> >> *My comment*: the session was technical – I hope the techies on the >> mailing list can help us understand the governance issues associated with >> the introduction of DNS competition and the impact on developing countries >> :)! >> >> >> >> Kind regards >> >> mwende >> > >

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Vitriol in cyberspace
by alice＠apc.org 10 Dec '08

10 Dec '08

Dear All, Could we comment on the presentation that Brian (a Kenyan) made at the IGF currently taking place in Hyderabad. It was an excellent presentation on access befitting the theme of the forum: "Internet for all" and he has done us proud. It is also great to have quite a large Kenyan delegation at this India IGF contributing Kenyan specific IG issues. The IGF is a process/event/forum that had not received enough attention both at the national and regional level. --------- I will also take this opportunity to remind listers of some of the KICTAnet mailing list rules: * Please mind your manners: * Be polite - virtual members are real not a cyberspace borg with no feelings. * Watch your words. Kick the bad language - People are listening. * Laws are laws - Whats real in the real world are the same in cyberspace. * Dont send rude or offensive e-mails or postings. * Be ethical in your posting. Don't lie, plagiarize, defame, or deliberately do harm to another KICTANet forum user. If you are not able to respect these simple rules...the KICTANet administrator will have no choice but to suspend you! best alice Binaifer Nowrojee wrote: > > For those who have not read this opinion piece, I would urge you to do so and reflect on it. Why do we need to bring down Brian Longwe on the basis of his nationality? Why not celebrate his success? Why assume that a non-Kenyan will not positively contribute to Kenya? > > Best > > Binaifer Nowrojee > > > > Barack Obama and the graveyard of hope > > Wambui Mwangi (2008-08-11) > > http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/50078 > > Printer friendly version > > There are 2 comments on this article. > > I am finding it very difficult to join in the jubilation about Senator Barack Obama. Not that I want to deny the man his victory, but my impulse to celebrate keeps deflating on the idea that the best thing that happened to little Barack was not growing up in Kenya. > > I have been imagining alternative trajectories for him if he had come to know the world through the eyes of a Kenyan citizen, if his mother and grandparents had not rescued him from our chaos and contradictions and brought him up somewhere his intellect and talent could grow. > > If he had grown up here, and had he somehow managed to retain most elements of his current self, he would have been another outstanding, intelligent and competent Luo man in our midst: and he would have been killed. > > Yes, we would have assassinated a Barack Obama if he had remained ours, with us, one of us here in this schizophrenic cauldron we call home. This is not going to stretch the imagination of any Kenyan - after all, when we had that incredibly good-looking and charismatic home-grown hero, Tom Mboya, we shot him to death. > > And when that austerely intellectual and elegant leader, Robert Ouko, threatened to look overly intelligent to the world, we killed him too. We killed Pio Gama Pinto and we killed JM Kariuki. There is no reason to suppose that Barack Obama, whose integrity of purpose and stringent sense of ethics even his enemies concede, would have survived his Kenyan roots. > > He is much too intelligent, too charged with the promise of history, too bold in his claim to a shining destiny, too full of the audacity of hope, for us to have let him survive. Kenya would have killed Barack Obama, or at least his dream, as we inevitably destroy, in one way or another, the best and the boldest of us. Goldenberg whistle blower David Munyakei's challenge to his country to be bigger than our greed was met with a whimper, and then with rapid abandonment. We did not deserve him, either. > > As for John Githongo, he should have known better than to take the idea of public ethics seriously - this is Kenya, after all. Let him enlighten people at Oxford instead; such considerations are too virtuous for us, too sensible, too conducive to a promising future. We do not even remark on the haunting wastage of all this shining accomplishment - Micere Mugo sings her lyrical poetry for Americans, and we do not even know enough to mourn the loss. > > And yet we are all enchanted with the power of the idea of Barack Obama, the hope of him, the beauty of his life's trajectory, the universe of possibilities and probabilities that it conjures for the least of the rest of us. If someone's cousin's friend's neighbour makes it to the United States... then we all have a chance. We have a strange predilection for schizophrenic loves and loyalties; we let geography dictate our alliances and imaginary lines decide our friends. It is as if our social contract states that here, at home, we are obliged to behave like fighting rats to each other but when abroad, when released from the shackles of kin and clan and conclave, we can fly and soar and master the sky. > > When Wangari Maathai is abroad, we feel that her Nobel Prize is partly represented in each of our Kenyan living rooms; when she comes home, she is just another Kikuyu politico. We preen about our athletes winning yet another international competition to anybody who will give us half a chance, but when they are at home we turn them into more fodder for militias. > > Caine Prize winners are Kenyan by automatic assent, but Binyavanga Wainaina is a Kikuyu writer when at home and Yvonne Owuor is indelibly a Luo - we shrink them to fit the midget-sized visions we have of ourselves. > > It is clear to all of us, and the evidence continues to accrue, that we have, collectively, a certain global competence, as Kenyans, that we produce individuals of substance and historical purpose. > > Being Kenyan, however, we prefer to drown in the pettiness of our parochial quarrels when at home, and if one of us threatens to be too hopeful, too ambitious, too intelligent, too creative or too inspirational to fit into our trivial little categories of hatred and suspicion, we kill them, or exile them from our societies, or we just cause them to run away inside, hiding from us and from themselves the grandeur of their souls, the splendid landscapes of their imagined tomorrows. > > Nothing but the worst for us, at home. We recognise each other by our most rancid rhetoric. We insist upon it, we cultivate it, we elevate it to an art form: Kenyan, and quarrelsome. > > Kenyan, and clannish. Kenyan, and counter-productive. Kenyan, and self-destructive. Kenyan, and consistently heart-breaking. Genius everywhere, and not a thought to be had. Promise and potential everywhere, and not an opportunity to be had. Money everywhere, and not an honest penny to be earned. Helicopters aplenty, but no help for the needy. A land awash in Cabinet ministers and poverty. > > I have been watching Kenyans getting high on Obamamania, and I am wondering what we are so happy about? It is perhaps that we are beginning to acknowledge what we should always have known - given a half a chance, an ever so slightly conducive context, Kenyans are more likely to over-achieve than not. At the faintest provocation, Kenyans will leap past expectations without breaking their stride or breaking a sweat, especially if they happen to have escaped the imprisoning edifice we call home and found foreign contexts to flourish in, no matter how alien. > > I went to a town in the Canadian Arctic once, in the far north, where in summer the sun shines even at midnight and in the winter the world is an endless landscape of ice and snow. Here, far, far away from home, where nothing was familiar except the gentleness of elderly Inuit women and the comforting weirdness of the white residents, I was told that the local dentist had, for many years, been a Kenyan. Everybody said he had been an excellent dentist, out there in the desert of the cold. I was unsurprised. > > We are an adventurous people, we Kenyans, and we take to the world outside our home as if born to a conquistador culture - we are brave and brash and bold, out there. We buy and sell things, and make money at it, out there. We go to school and excel and cover ourselves with accreditations, out there. We win things, out there. We get prizes, out there. We are at our best, out there. > > However, at home, for some reason we refuse to either acknowledge or examine - we have chosen simply to set aside this capacity. Here, at home, nothing but the very lowest common denominator will do; nothing but the basest and most brutal aspects of our selves are to be presented to each other; nothing but the most cynical manipulation is the basis of our political space. We prefer to be ruled by individuals whose mediocrity is matched only by their mendacity, here at home. > > We prefer to abdicate our adult responsibilities and capacity for reason to "leaders" whose lack of virtue is as legendary as our attractively exotic pastoralists. We do not only waste talent, here at home - we go out of our way to suppress and repress it. We do not only deny dreams, here in Kenya - we devour them, and ask each other, "Who do you think you are?" As if the success of another is an affront. > > In Kenya, grand vision and soaring imagination is illegitimate; here, they just call you naive. Out there, you stand a chance of becoming a hero; at home, you will have nothing but the taste of ashes in your mouth. Mothers, take your children abroad. > > Barack Obama has written two books, in which he discusses ideas. Ideas. This is a man with vision and conviction, and enough good ideas that even those who do not like the pigmentally-advantaged are listening, and changing their minds. > > Even those who think that his name sounds suspiciously like a terrorist's are reading his books and listening to his speeches, and changing their minds. This is a man with interesting and inspiring things to say - which disqualifies him from any Kenyan-ness we would have liked to claim. > > Americans like the image of them that Barack Obama has painted in words; which Kenyan leader would dare to build dreams bigger than his roots? Which Kenyan leader would ever be so foolish as to attempt inspiration instead of instigation? > > Barack Obama has seduced the world by the power of his persuasiveness, and while Kenyans raise another glass to the accomplishments of "one of our own," it seems clear to me that we gave up our rights to him when we gave up our hopes for ourselves. When we settled for incompetence, and corruption, and callousness, we defined ourselves out of his universe, and out of his dreams. > > We rejected Barack Obama-ness when we allowed those pangas to slash our dreams, when we watched our hopes spiral away in smoke. We allowed the ones who had done this to become the only mirrors of ourselves, and then squelched our disgraced selves back to the mire of our despondency. > > Barack Obama cannot be a Kenyan, and Kenyans cannot grasp Barack Obama's dream. We have already despaired of it, and of ourselves. His dream would have died with ours, here at home, here in the graveyard of hope. > > But oh, how we yearn to see ourselves reflected in his eyes... > > > *Wambui Mwangi is an assitant professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto, Canada. This article first appeared inThe East African, June 15 2008. > > *Please send comments to editor(a)pambazuka.org or comment online at http://www.pambazuka.org/ > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org

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Will the cyber tourists come?
by robert yawe 10 Dec '08

10 Dec '08

Hi all, We talk of the big 5 that bring large chunks of foreign currency through tourism, we shamelessly exploit a resource we played no part in developing. Could this be why we cannot create local content and just seat back and hope that the marine cable will bring cyber tourism just like airports brought millions to see the big 5. I ask, we keep raising the issue of generating local content and yet we still are not making the effort to do it, can someone out there, for example, put online a comprehensive database of schools and colleges that can be easily accessed from anywhere in the country? I remember being given a yellow coloured career booklet when I was in Form 4 which listed all the governments colleges and institutions of learning ranging from tailoring to engineering. Is there no way to take such a booklet, update it and make it instantly available from Lamu to Wajir (not forgetting Chepalungu). This would at least encourage domestic cyber tourism thus keeping some traffic local, while seriously thinking of what we could provide to foreign cyber tourists. Can we encourage our youth & mentally alive older geeks to come up with a thinggy (for lack of a better phrase e.g what would you have called facebook before facebook) that can drive traffic to Kenya. ICTBoard find some loose change somewhere to show case serious application ideas nothing like what is domonstrated at the IEEE exhibition (too much cut & paste), lets become venture capitalists (that sounds hip) maybe we can give DJ. CJ a new pet project. After the post election what which when who where, it might would help the healing to place our diverse cultural practices online so that I can use the tool I understand and respect, the web, to better understand other ethnic groups. Now this could be a cyber tourism puller, maybe even create online villages that someone can become a member of thus learn about the tribe. Develop online language training programs of our various languages which cyber citizens can then learn to better understand the tribes. Our strength is in our diversity let milk it to our benefit. It is interesting how as kenyans we are aware a problem &know the solution but for some unexplainable reason we still proceed to the illogical end. I am a true Kenyan. There is a very good Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 ________________________________ From: Joseph Manthi <jmanthi(a)gmail.com> To: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> Sent: Tuesday, 9 December, 2008 18:15:57 Subject: Re: [kictanet] 1 million Laptops for who? Robert Very well said. 1. I agree totally that the Ministry should consider equiping students of the various public universities with laptops that they can take home at the end of their school year, After all these are the very best and brightest Kenya has to offer. One of my former high school classmates told me that the Very Brightest went to the University of Nairobi and the rest went to India, US, Canada, UK and other places according to how deep pocketed your tall relatives were. 2. Secondly, to encourage entrepreneurship shouldn't the ministry in conjunction with the ministry of commerce (I am dating myself?) to build and supply the laptops in Kenya. PCs are now commodities that can be locally assembled. 3. If you agree with 2 above, have African (Kenyan) entrepreneurs build them in rural areas. My 2 cents. Joe On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 2:15 AM, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hi Dr. Ndemo, I felt it would not be fair to close the year with one final outburst on your ministries policies. It was good to see that the governement will be giving laptops to youth in the rural area. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/-/1006/499894/-/jh30hdz/-/index.html Last time I checked 80% of the students in the University are from the "rural areas" would it not make more sense to first equip them with the necessary tools. I recently talked to IT degree students at Nairobi university and was shocked to find that less than 5% have computers dedicated to them and this are not provided by the institution but have been bought privately. It is good to talk of empowering the rural folk but is this the best way, should we not begin at the top and work our way down. This computers would also provide greater mileage if we example they where to be giving to to students in teacher training colleges so that they can take technology to the schools, country wide that they will be posted to after they graduate? Also do not forget the medical students who would be able to provide better medical services if they knew how to use and had access to the internet's resources. Another major issue that is lacking from the story is how the laptops are to be procured, is there any likelihood that they will be assembled locally as if they are we shall be killing to birds with 1 stone. 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 http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: jmanthi(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jmanthi%40gmail.com -- Joseph Manthi CEO MEO Ltd http://www.meoltd.com

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1 million Laptops for who?
by robert yawe 09 Dec '08

09 Dec '08

Hi Dr. Ndemo, I felt it would not be fair to close the year with one final outburst on your ministries policies. It was good to see that the governement will be giving laptops to youth in the rural area. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/-/1006/499894/-/jh30hdz/-/index.html Last time I checked 80% of the students in the University are from the "rural areas" would it not make more sense to first equip them with the necessary tools. I recently talked to IT degree students at Nairobi university and was shocked to find that less than 5% have computers dedicated to them and this are not provided by the institution but have been bought privately. It is good to talk of empowering the rural folk but is this the best way, should we not begin at the top and work our way down. This computers would also provide greater mileage if we example they where to be giving to to students in teacher training colleges so that they can take technology to the schools, country wide that they will be posted to after they graduate? Also do not forget the medical students who would be able to provide better medical services if they knew how to use and had access to the internet's resources. Another major issue that is lacking from the story is how the laptops are to be procured, is there any likelihood that they will be assembled locally as if they are we shall be killing to birds with 1 stone. Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Moderator please help us!!
by smwngi＠gmail.com 09 Dec '08

09 Dec '08

Good Afternoon KICTANET Moderator. This forum has been very benefital to use when it comes to matters and issues of ICT. However, during the last few weeks its lost value as most of the comments that are flooding our inboxes are witch haunts by a selected few individuals. I urge you to filter this from your mailboxs. I see majority of subscribers asking removal from your mailing list. Am sure you have seen what has happened and I hope you are doing something about it. Thanks Stephen Mwangi

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Internship Oppirtunities at Google EMEA- Spread the word
by Robert Alai 09 Dec '08

09 Dec '08

*Do more. A lot more. Technical Internship Opportunities at Google EMEA * Here at Google, we're not looking for people who will just localise technologies developed in other countries, nor simply engineers focussed on improving infrastructure. What we are looking for are people with outstanding technical skills, creativity, potential and passion who can help invent end-to-end technologies from scratch; stuff that will interest and inspire millions of users across the world. During an internship with us you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects in a direct and meaningful way. We're taking into account your skills and interests when determining which of our small and dynamic teams you will be joining. Your pre-assigned host will find projects that are right for you and work closely with you during your time with us. We're confident that an internship with us will be a rewarding experience that will develop your ability to programme at a global scale, deepen your understanding of Computer Science and allow you to connect with outstanding people from all over the world. Your internship will most likely take place in our engineering centre in Zurich, Switzerland<http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/static.py?page=studentseu.html&sid=z…>. If you are accepted for an internship, you'll need to move for the duration of your time with us and we'll gladly help you with all the logistics (visa, accommodation) related to this move. Start and end dates of Google Engineering internships are flexible, with a minimum duration of three months. Internships are typically full-time positions, are paid, and take place year-round. *The ideal intern profile for Google* To be eligible for an internship, you should be enrolled in a BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field and be within 12-18 months of completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or at any stage in your PhD. Please note that you should be returning to university after the end of your internship, or the internship should be a formal part of completing your studies. The following are also key requirements: - Experience in systems software or algorithms. - Excellent programming skills (C++; Java and/or Python). - Knowledge of UNIX/Linux or Windows environments and APIs. - Familiarity with TCP/IP and network programming a plus. - Fluency in English *How to apply? * We welcome applications from students to spend an internship with us at one of our European offices and review applications on an ongoing basis. To maximise your chances of success we'd encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and 4 months before the desired start of your internship at the latest. The following link<http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=112436>will lead you to our online job site through which you can submit your application. Please submit your application for the *Software Engineer Intern - Europe* position only as it will allow us to process your application without delay. Your application should contain the following documents: - An up-to-date CV - University transcripts/grades (unofficial is fine, including your GPA if possible) - A cover letter stating your graduation date and when you would be available for an internship (minimum 3, maximum 12 months) If you like more information about preparing your CV, please have a look at our Preparing your CV<http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/static.py?page=studentseu.html&sid=r…>section. *Should you have any questions or experience technical difficulties submitting your application, please contact us directly at africa-interns-2009(a)google.com*

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Re: [kictanet] ADOPTION OF ISO/IEC 26300 AND ISO/IEC 29500
by Dorcas Muthoni 08 Dec '08

08 Dec '08

Sure Zacheus, Thanks for your work. We always follow with implementation. Thats our work. The only way to move beyond the meeting/committee rooms. Which is what you expect. On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 4:08 PM, Zacheus Mwatha <zimwatha(a)kebs.org> wrote: > Dorcas, > > > > Kindly let's walk the talk. > > > > Kind regards. > > > > *Mwatha Z I (Mr.)* > > *Kenya Bureau of Standards* > > *KEBS Centre, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, Behind Bellevue Cinema* > > *P.O. Box 54974 — 00200 Nairobi, Kenya* > > *ISDN: +254 (0)20 6948270* > > *Tel: +254 (0)20 605490, 6948000, (0)722 202137* > > *Fax:+254 (0)20 609660, 604031* > > *Other E-Mail: mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com <info(a)kebs.org>* > > *Personal Cellphone: +254 (0)722 368998* > > *__________________________________________________________ ** > * > *"Quality products for quality life"* > > > > *Disclaimer* > > This e-mail and its attachments are confidential, private and intended for > the addressee only. Should you not be the addressee and receive this e-mail > by mistake, kindly notify the sender, and delete this e-mail, immediately > and do not disclose or use same in any manner whatsoever. Views and opinions > expressed in this e-mail are those of the sender unless clearly stated as > those of KEBS. The Bureau accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or > damages whatsoever and howsoever incurred, or suffered, resulting, or > arising, from the use of this email or its attachments. The Bureau does not > warrant the integrity of this e-mail nor that it is free of errors, viruses, > interception or interference. For information about Kenya Bureau of > Standards visit our website at http://www.kebs.org > > > > *From:* Dorcas Muthoni [mailto:dmuthoni@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Jumatatu, Decemba 08, 2008 1:36 PM > *To:* Gakuru Alex > *Cc:* Zacheus Mwatha; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] ADOPTION OF ISO/IEC 26300 AND ISO/IEC 29500 > > > > Dear All, > > As documents and services are increasingly transformed from paper to > electronic form, there is a growing problem that governments and their > constituents as well as private enterprises may not be able to access, > retrieve and use critical records, information and documents in the future. > To enable the public and private sector to have greater control over and > direct management of their own records, information and documents, it is > important that we adopt and advance the use of the OpenDocument Format > (ODF). > > It is important that all policymakers, IT administrators, decision mankers > (for both public and private) advance the benefits and opportunities of the > OpenDocument Format, to help ensure that government and private enterprise > information, records and documents are accessible across platforms and > applications, even as technologies change today and in the future. > > Thanks to KEBS for moving Kenya forward on this. > > Kindly take two minutes to review and complete the document for adoption. > Most importantly, remember to submit your signed form back to KEBS. > > Thanks Alex for sharing this. > > Regards, > Muthoni > > On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 1:05 PM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > All, > > I am forwarding this as requested on the message body. > > Please direct any inquiries to the KEBS staffer copied. > > Sincerely, > > Alex Gakuru > > PS: > Walubengo is copied to ensure this larger-than-40k post gets bounced. > AG > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Zacheus Mwatha <zimwatha(a)kebs.org> > Date: Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 10:01 AM > Subject: ADOPTION OF ISO/IEC 26300 AND ISO/IEC 29500 > To: Zaheda Bhorat <zaheda(a)google.com>, Zacheus Mwatha > <zimwatha(a)kebs.org>, jsevilla(a)strathmore.edu, JOHNSONM(a)za.ibm.com, > cakunga(a)virtualcity.co.ke, chetan(a)skytechafrica.com, > dofisi(a)cskonline.org, dkamiri(a)kenyalaw.org, > michael.owuor(a)manageworks.co.ke, sammy(a)skytechafrica.com, > mail(a)cskonline.org, bremack1(a)yahoo.com, iondieki(a)vegasoftware.com, > peterk(a)sdae.co.ke, sammynjuguna(a)hotmail.com, edgar.kioga(a)wfp.org, > keziah(a)cskonline.org, jkimilu(a)icsit.jkuat.ac.ke, > samuel.kuria(a)kenya-airways.com, Emmanuel.Birech(a)microsoft.com, > emailsignet(a)mailcan.com, edgar.okioga(a)gmail.com, pmwele(a)gmail.com, > csk(a)nbi.ispkenya.com, vawuor2001(a)yahoo.com, waiganjo(a)uonbi.ac.ke, > Jeremy Allison <jra(a)google.com>, Joseph Mucheru <jmucheru(a)google.com>, > Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com>, Lucy <lucym(a)za.ibm.com>, Okoth Monica > <okothm(a)kebs.org>, Wambua Amos <wambuaa(a)kebs.org> > Cc: mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com > > > Dear Sir/Madam, > > > > There are requests which have been received to adopt the above two > international standards. > > > > Attached are self explanatory letters and adoption proposal forms > which you are kindly requested to complete and return to us for > processing. Kindly note that the form MUST BE SIGNED AND STAMPED > otherwise it won't be taken into account during processing. You are > free to use any mode of transmission (fax/email/post/hand > delivery/etc) as long as the forms reaches us not later than the due > date. Any ballots received after the deadline will be disregarded. > > > > You are free to forward this information to as many stakeholders as > possible since we need a national response to this matter. > > > > Finally, if you forward to any stakeholder or group of stakeholders, > kindly copy me the mail so that i may have a database of all those > that received the information (if you use bcc it won't be of much help > to me). > > > > Kind regards. > > > > Mwatha Z I (Mr.) > > Kenya Bureau of Standards > > KEBS Centre, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, Behind Bellevue Cinema > > P.O. Box 54974 — 00200 Nairobi, Kenya > > ISDN: +254 (0)20 6948270 > > Tel: +254 (0)20 605490, 6948000, (0)722 202137 > > Fax:+254 (0)20 609660, 604031 > > Other E-Mail: mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com > > __________________________________________________________ > "Quality products for quality life" > > > > Disclaimer > > This e-mail and its attachments are confidential, private and intended > for the addressee only. Should you not be the addressee and receive > this e-mail by mistake, kindly notify the sender, and delete this > e-mail, immediately and do not disclose or use same in any manner > whatsoever. Views and opinions expressed in this e-mail are those of > the sender unless clearly stated as those of KEBS. The Bureau accepts > no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages whatsoever and > howsoever incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use > of this email or its attachments. The Bureau does not warrant the > integrity of this e-mail nor that it is free of errors, viruses, > interception or interference. For information about Kenya Bureau of > Standards visit our website at http://www.kebs.org > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > -------------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: dmuthoni(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmuthoni%40gmail.com > > > > > -- > 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!!! > > -------------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by *Jambo MailScanner* <http://www.mail.jambo.co.ke/>, > and is > believed to be clean. > -------------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > -- 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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Re: [kictanet] IGF 2008 Highlights - Day 3
by mwende njiraini 08 Dec '08

08 Dec '08

*5th December 2008* *930-1100 Panel Discussion Transition from IPv4 to IPv6* Based on several studies it is projected that IPv4 addresses will be globally exhausted by 2011 however address space will still be available at a local level. Seamless take up of IPv6 is expected with the exhaustion of IPv4 and there is on going discussion – to define policy to facilitate smooth transition for operators and ensure that new comers have minimum IPv6 address space allocation to start up business. The following issues were discussed from different perspectives: *Issues from operators' perspective*: - Deployment of IPv6 enabled equipment in the core networks should be done increment – however uptake is low because there is no extra revenue generated with the implementation of IPv6 i.e. the lack of commercial drivers. However this is expected to change with the as customer numbers grow. - Need for upgrade – therefore operators from developed countries stand at an advantage as they have the resources and are nearly exhausted their local allocations. - Getting operational experience is a challenge – there is need to invest in operational tools to run IPv6 in terms of software configuration utilities management and trouble shooting - Participation in standardization – where users have equipment that supports only IPv4 – how do they access services that are available only on IPv6-based networks? The IETF is working on the transition mechanisms however the co-existence of both protocols is expected for a long time - Operators are pushing for IPv6 support in customer premise equipment (CPE) as well as software that supports the new protocol version. However it is expected that legacy applications will be available in the foreseeable future *Issues from a vendor perspective* - Transition has been going on for some time in the vendor world. The transition has been a long process for vendors and operators – in terms of getting the technology and standards ready - As IP is the core of the internet – transition to ipv6 – is significant particularly with the increase of IPv6 enabled devices connected to the internet specifically mobile phones - need to understand technology and therefore need for operational and implementation experience - managing customer demand/expectations for IPv6 enabled services and devices - cost of staff training - there are mistakes that will be made – therefore need for mutual support in the implementation of v6 *Social and economic perspectives*- - Transition should be cooperative endeavour with social and economic and policy considerations - Gradual implementation and interoperability between IPv4 and v6 expected so as to preserve the investment already made - There is a general understanding that IPv6 will compliment and supplement the existing IPv4 as well as provide improved routing, multicasting, efficient infrastructure. The following questions however arise: o The advantages that IPv6 offer are good reasons to invest in the new IP version. o Would transition be transparent and would backward compatibility required - Users want the stability of the internet to be maintained and hope that IPv6 will offer opportunities for addition to personality features on the internet – this is what makes the business case - In the India case there are a large number of service providers – and there is only a 1/8 usage – therefore demand is low – the need to enhance cultural diversity however provides opportunities to create demand through local content development including E-government programme and Info-tainment - It is important to break the myth that IPv6 is a new internet - It is not a new internet rather continuation of the internet - The main benefit is the address space addition- which may allow for efficiency - There is no need to establish a deadline or regulate the implementation of IPv6 – as it will be market driven. Additionally users should have rights to use IPv4 and IETF is working on coexistence *Policy perspective* - With the impending exhaustion of IPv4 – further implementation will be problematic – as not all players will support transition therefore it is important to examine measures – for continued use of IPv4 and possible migration of users to private IPv4 address space - creation of action plan to be implemented by 2010 – for example offering of incentives such as tax exemption and capacity building - examination of existing programmes and mechanisms - establishment of taskforce of IPv4 exhaustion - the messages of ISPs is that they must carry IPv6 - IPv4 scarcity and demand for more security are the 2 major challenges driving the uptake of IPv6 - Institution of market transfer or reclamation mechanisms of IPv4 resources not required by local internet registries to the regional internet registries when transition to IPv6 is implemented. However this would be a challenge as RIRs have no contractual authority this may create a grey market. This challenge may be overcome through a loose membership association that allows others to use others resources - Institution of secure routing objects including PKI to authenticate users raises governance/control issues – RIRs have centralized control which may make it efficient and better able to address security issues this makes an RIR an central governance institution. Membership of security/government associations in the RIR would result in infiltration of technical, policy agendas that may make the transition to IPv6 complicated - However it is argued that RIRs should remain neutral and trans-national institutions which: o maintain a homogenous technical group o maintain a bottom-up approach in policy making o guarantee the stability of the internet and business continuity of members - main challenges in the deployment of IPv6 include: o lack of public education, information and skill o limited network policy decisions to make deployment happen o lack of incentive to deploy ipv6 *1100-1230 Workshop 59:Building a global capacity building curriculum framework and premier* - Integration of IG capacity building in existing ICT and public policy courses was advocated. - The training may be offered either online, offline or through short term executive courses. - Collaboration between different stakeholders who have different needs is imperative in order create an understanding of the issues arising from increased used of the internet particularly those that transcend the geographical, and cultural borders. - internet security awareness programme set up in India - Presentations on the Diplo IG capacity building programme ( www.diplomacy.edu/ig) – including a demonstration of the online platform. - The Diplo approach includes the training course (foundation and advanced), policy research, policy immersion and community interaction. - The impact associated with the IG capacity building programme have been varied and impressive including the establishment of IG governance masters programme in Srilanka and the use of telecentres to disseminate IG related information. - Diplo has successfully offered the training to professional worldwide for the last 4 years leading to the establishment of national, regional and global community *1400-1530 Workshop 29: Building confidence and security in the use and security in the use of ICTs for African countries *Main challenges in Africa - lack of infrastructure - lack of services Therefore opportunity to learn from mistakes in developing countries and establish of computer emergency response team currently there is only one active CERT in Africa in Tunisia, South Africa is in the process of setting up a CERT with the deadline of 2010 before the FIFA world cup. While countries such as Morocco, Kenya and Ivory Coast are thinking about set in up CERTs. The approach in dealing with Cybersecurity in developing countries Success of Cybersecurity is based on 3pillars 1. *Technology pillar* – ICT/security tools –including: o PCs / networks, physical security tools, data tools (storage media and cryptography), availability of infrastructure and application (redundant servers and PKI) 2. *Methodology pillar* – policy, procedures and regulations on three levels: o managerial level (security policy, management procedures and capacity building, audit) Legislative level (law and regulation) o operational level (acces control rules, implementation plans, monitoring, watch, incidence handling) o continuity of services level ( business continuity plan, crisis management, drill exercises) - actors in this pillar include the government, security professionals and users 3. *Social behaviour pillar* – creating a culture of cyber security o cultivate culture of cyber security through continuous action of raising awareness using diverse media/channels o the target audience includes managers, decision makers, security, children, parents, teachers *Case study: CERT-TCC - Tunisia* *The functions of the CERT include*: - Watch- collect information from different sources eg CISCO, HP. Microsoft, network of CERTs, community of hackers - Training - Coordination - Response - Incidence handling - Incident analysis - Awareness - Warning alert *Key issues*: • Information, warning and alert – carried out to in collaboration with ISPs, managers decision makers, internet community through mailing list, call centre, media • Oriented campaign – utilizing prospectus, posters, email, radio, cartoons, video, attack simulation and guides • Incident handling - training in new tools • Coordination important in the effective functioning of the CERT – incident coordination procedures and information including regional CERTs, other CERTs within the country (for example Brazil has more than one CERT), ISPs and operators, vendors and integrators, and national authorities. Need for the formation of CERTs in Africa however the challenges of lack of "know how" in IT security need to be overcome through: - capacity building - encouragement of the development of national solutions based on open source components - improved R&D capabilities and making it more responsive to urgent needs - encouraging academic research in the important topics of security (cryptography, methodologies…) *The following questions and comments were raised*: - the need for social engineering through the creation of a culture of cyber security to be addressed specifically because of the increased requirements by government to obligate to provide subscriber identification information - how can African countries start up a cert- through collaboration for example with existing CERTs - in establishing a culture of cybersecurity – consideration should be given to the fact that there are different social cultures in different countries however there is consensus on issues such as child pornography, identity theft - how can a regional approach be developed where there are differences in level of ICT infrastructure and use of infrastructure in the delivery of services, what tools can be used to encourage decision makers to be involved in the issues of cyber security? o It was recognised that funding and expertise was required for example AFDB, World Bank and Islamic Bank while ITU have regional workshops on cyber security o As African countries build on infrastructure and services – there is an opportunity to learn from those that have already developed CERTs. - How does the CERT monitor traffic: with the collaboration of ISP and operators as well as supporting legislation - Regulators need to advice the government to use ICT in development – this is a manifestation of government commitment - The role of policy making was emphasized – as it provides government commitment to using ICT for social economic development and governance and consequently support for cyber security initiatives – including the formulation of legislation. - There should not use a piece meal approach to cyber security to prevent ineffectiveness for example Mauritius has electronic transaction act but PKI not yet established On 12/5/08, mwende njiraini <mwende.njiraini(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Following our recent online discussions on Internet governance issues in > Kenya, the Kenya IGF and East African IGF; you may wish to follow the > discussion currently ongoing at the global IGF 2008 in Hyderabad India at > http://www.intgovforum.org. > > Below are highlights from workshops I attended on Day 1 December 3rd): > *0930-1100 hrs Workshop 43: Legal aspects of governance critical internet > Policy issues of public relevance* > *1st presentation* > The issues on that have legal implications include: > • internet security intellectual property rights, infringement, privacy and > protection mechanisms > • IP domain name protection, conflicts arising out of data and content > ownership privacy therefore increasing role of P2P in growth of internet 2 > • Consumer status and rights in relation to e-commerce cross border and > domestic online trade > • Telecom issue viz backbone deployment and interconnection costs > • Freedom of expression – the extent of censorship and control on online > content > > There is need for capacity building to create meaningful participation of > individual and SMEs as well as increasing connectivity through building IXPs > and local content development > > The question was raised as to whether there a need of alternative > institutional mechanism. > The salient features of the MOU between ICANN and the department of > commerce (DoC) include: > - The affirmation of the role of private sector leadership > - The role of DoC in ensuring transparency and accountability and effective > GAC participation > - Ensure accountability and publish by-laws and strategic and operational > plans > - Agreement can be terminated in 120 days > > The MOU has been criticized because of the following reasons: > - US governmental control on root server administration > - Inconsistent with WSIS principle where no single government should have a > pre-eminent role > - Domain name allocation policies need better development > - IPv4 address allocation have been imbalanced need to ensure IPv6 address > allocation does not suffer the same effects -This assertion was however > refuted as IP addresses allocation based on need. The need for prudent > management and keeping barriers low for the transition to IPv6 was > emphasised. > > To overcome this WGIG proposed 4 models: > - Global policy council > - Intenational internet council with leading government role to fulfil the > ICANN/IANA functions > - GAC to be strengthened with enhanced coordination function > - Replace US govt role by general internet council or with world ICANN (in > lieu of GAC) > > The common features of these models were the overwhelming government lead > and the presupposition of the possibility of international treaties. During > the discussion the viability of these models was questioned given that speed > is of essence in the management of internet resources. It normally takes a > long time to negotiate international agreements; including treaties instead > a set of principles should be endorsed. > > The speaker recommended on the management of critical internet > infrastructure should take into consideration the following > • Treatment of technical resources of the internet and global economic, > social and legal aspects arising out the internet should be at par > • The development and implementation of polices and standards and solutions > to various internet issues should be done in a coordinated manner for > example telecommunication standard development is done in a hierarchical and > predictable way. > • New structure would be a supreme authority over internet > > In conclusion the speaker asked: Does the internet as we know it need to be > altered radically? Should the status quo be maintained? Should a Red Cross > model of recognition by international community states be given to an > international entity like ITU, INTELSAT. However fundamental change is not > necessary as failure has not been identified. > > *My comment*: this presentation was descriptive and despite the fact that > an alternative model was proposed the principles, mechanisms that would need > to be put in place in order to make it work were not discussed > > *2nd presentation* > The next speaker spoke about the ccTLDs in latin Amercia which are broadly > organised into two main groups: non-governmental and governmental > organisations. A contribution from the floor however clarified that the > Brazilian ccTLD is a multi-stakeholder – coordinated by government – but on > a day by day basis operates as a non-governmental organisation. The Indian > ccTLD is managed by government and private sector – sovereign interest taken > care of through government representation. > > The rules and regulations under which the institutions that manage the > ccTLDs are managed determinate legal framework under which they operate. > Consequently ccTLDs are regulated under national law while ICANN regulates > gTLDs – The possibility of self regulation is based on the assumption that > private sector would act in the public interest. > > In the discussions some felt that there was need for increased attention of > government in the management of ccTLDs – as it was critical infrastructure > while on the other hand other felt that there was the risk of excessive > regulation with increased involvement of government. > > *1130 -1200 hrs Workshop 36: Strategies to prevent and fight child > pornography in developing countries* > Child pornography in Brazil has grown out of the popularity of social > networking. However the main challenge has been issues related to > jurisdiction as content is resident in ISP based in the USA and > trans-national ISPs like Yahoo, Microsoft and Google which have branches in > strategic markets and have tailored the services for these markets in terms > of language and content. > > Brazil was therefore unable to deal with serious offences related to > content – specifically child pornography - committed by Brazilians using > Brazilian IP addresses. The government has been able to sign an agreement > with Google to fight child pornography on Google's orkut social network. > > The following are consideration taken in drawing up the agreement > 1. Which criteria should be used to define the ability of a particular > country to legislate over and sanction conducts committed on the internet? > - Where the data is located? > - International law principles (territoriality or nationality) shall be > used to define the sovereignty of a state regarding – cyber space – which is > a network of networks > - Define some reasonable standard – for example managed by Brazilians and > is local content and local language > - Access points in Brazil, harmful conduct felt in the country – taken > obligation under international law to take offence – country of origin > approach would force thousands of users to unfamiliar rules and travel – > offence under human rights therefore apply local legislation > > 2. It is legitimate to enforce the conduct of local office –as it > impracticable to send legal request to the US. > > > New tools have been implement that have reduced number of images uploaded > and increase in number of reported cases- subject to investigation. It was > inspiring to listen to parliamentarian talk about the need to have > legislators engaged in the process as they ultimately pass the laws. I > appreciated the fact that in there is great cooperation between the > parliament, government, police, civil society and private sector. > > The main challenges are: > • Lack of awareness and participation by parliamentarians who are critical > in the formulation of legislation > • how to obligate ISPs to provide information without infringing on freedom > of expression and privacy, > • what criteria should be used to deal with these offences > • the creation of awareness of ISPs in developing countries of the need for > judicial cooperation as well as social initiatives to deal with cyber crime. > • Insufficient infrastructure to deal with this issue – law enforcement > does not have the human resources and technology > • Material produced to fight child pornography are not evaluated – they > should be inline with the demand > > *My comment*: I would have like to know if initiatives have reduced > offences, what is the success rate registered in prosecution, ability of the > law enforcement and judicial system to deal with offences. There was no > mention of where initiatives had been launched to fight child pornography on > the financial front. > > > *1530-1700 Workshop 45: Opening to diversity and competition of the DNS > system* > > > > There were 3 presentations in this session: > > > - *1st presentation* - alternate DNS system used in library systems > > > - *2nd presentation* - implementation of security in the Handle system > > > - *3rd presentation –* discussed the Net4D > > > > Net4D- provides the technical solution to the political concern on the > control of root servers. Net4D networks enable the following: > > • Empower the second generation of the web: the semantic web. > > • Multi-stakeholder governance of DNS > > • Net4D classes should be open and interoperable > > DNS 1.0 – was a monopoly of ICANN web 1.0 html with USA parentage and > English only while DNS 2.0 is open allowing for competition including inter > alia: > > • Net4D semantic web > > • Open coherent approach to linguistic diversity > > • Allow technological innovation with value added services > > > > Concern was however raised on the: > > • Investment/implementation cost required to implementation of different > DNS systems depending on the BIND implemented and root servers enabled > > • relinquishing of the political control of root servers > > • Value to end users > > • Awareness and understanding of the issues by different stakeholders > necessary – delivered in a way that they can understand > > > > *My comment*: the session was technical – I hope the techies on the > mailing list can help us understand the governance issues associated with > the introduction of DNS competition and the impact on developing countries > :)! > > > > Kind regards > > mwende >

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ADOPTION OF ISO/IEC 26300 AND ISO/IEC 29500
by Gakuru Alex 08 Dec '08

08 Dec '08

All, I am forwarding this as requested on the message body. Please direct any inquiries to the KEBS staffer copied. Sincerely, Alex Gakuru PS: Walubengo is copied to ensure this larger-than-40k post gets bounced. AG ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Zacheus Mwatha <zimwatha(a)kebs.org> Date: Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 10:01 AM Subject: ADOPTION OF ISO/IEC 26300 AND ISO/IEC 29500 To: Zaheda Bhorat <zaheda(a)google.com>, Zacheus Mwatha <zimwatha(a)kebs.org>, jsevilla(a)strathmore.edu, JOHNSONM(a)za.ibm.com, cakunga(a)virtualcity.co.ke, chetan(a)skytechafrica.com, dofisi(a)cskonline.org, dkamiri(a)kenyalaw.org, michael.owuor(a)manageworks.co.ke, sammy(a)skytechafrica.com, mail(a)cskonline.org, bremack1(a)yahoo.com, iondieki(a)vegasoftware.com, peterk(a)sdae.co.ke, sammynjuguna(a)hotmail.com, edgar.kioga(a)wfp.org, keziah(a)cskonline.org, jkimilu(a)icsit.jkuat.ac.ke, samuel.kuria(a)kenya-airways.com, Emmanuel.Birech(a)microsoft.com, emailsignet(a)mailcan.com, edgar.okioga(a)gmail.com, pmwele(a)gmail.com, csk(a)nbi.ispkenya.com, vawuor2001(a)yahoo.com, waiganjo(a)uonbi.ac.ke, Jeremy Allison <jra(a)google.com>, Joseph Mucheru <jmucheru(a)google.com>, Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com>, Lucy <lucym(a)za.ibm.com>, Okoth Monica <okothm(a)kebs.org>, Wambua Amos <wambuaa(a)kebs.org> Cc: mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com Dear Sir/Madam, There are requests which have been received to adopt the above two international standards. Attached are self explanatory letters and adoption proposal forms which you are kindly requested to complete and return to us for processing. Kindly note that the form MUST BE SIGNED AND STAMPED otherwise it won't be taken into account during processing. You are free to use any mode of transmission (fax/email/post/hand delivery/etc) as long as the forms reaches us not later than the due date. Any ballots received after the deadline will be disregarded. You are free to forward this information to as many stakeholders as possible since we need a national response to this matter. Finally, if you forward to any stakeholder or group of stakeholders, kindly copy me the mail so that i may have a database of all those that received the information (if you use bcc it won't be of much help to me). Kind regards. Mwatha Z I (Mr.) Kenya Bureau of Standards KEBS Centre, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, Behind Bellevue Cinema P.O. Box 54974 — 00200 Nairobi, Kenya ISDN: +254 (0)20 6948270 Tel: +254 (0)20 605490, 6948000, (0)722 202137 Fax:+254 (0)20 609660, 604031 Other E-Mail: mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com __________________________________________________________ "Quality products for quality life" Disclaimer This e-mail and its attachments are confidential, private and intended for the addressee only. Should you not be the addressee and receive this e-mail by mistake, kindly notify the sender, and delete this e-mail, immediately and do not disclose or use same in any manner whatsoever. Views and opinions expressed in this e-mail are those of the sender unless clearly stated as those of KEBS. The Bureau accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages whatsoever and howsoever incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email or its attachments. The Bureau does not warrant the integrity of this e-mail nor that it is free of errors, viruses, interception or interference. For information about Kenya Bureau of Standards visit our website at http://www.kebs.org -------------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -------------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"

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Google Zawadi Africa Scholarship
by Robert Alai 08 Dec '08

08 Dec '08

Google Zawadi Africa Scholarship As part of Google ongoing commitments to supporting education in Africa and to diversifying the engineering talent pool, they are encouraging African women to pursue careers in computer science and technology. Google has partnered with the Zawadi Africa Educational Fund to grant five Kenyan women full scholarships to complete degrees in computer science, computer engineering and/or ICT. The Google Zawadi Scholars will pursue studies at top universities in Kenyaand South Africa, and they'll each have the support of a Google engineering mentor. *Selection criteria include:* Excellent academics Extracurricular involvement Leadership potential and financial need. * Contacts:* Zawadi Africa Educational Fund P.O. Box 541046 Cincinnati OH45244 Tel: 513-289-8315 Fax: 513-624-6766 Email: info [at] zawadiafrica. org <http://zawadiafrica.org/> The scholarship is offered every yaer.

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Kenyans embrace moving money by text message
by Mike Theuri 07 Dec '08

07 Dec '08

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-kenya-phones_bddec07,0,7…

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Vitriol in cyberspace - Brian M Longwe: Moderation Alert!!
by Odhiambo Washington 05 Dec '08

05 Dec '08

Hello members, It's my feeling that none of us can exercise the powers of Director of Immigration (whatever the title is), or even the Minister for Immigration. If anyone feels Brian is NOT Kenyan, then the right people to sort that out would be the govt, not KICTANet. I believe we all remember the purpose for which we are members of KICTANet and I am sure it has nothing to do with sorting out citizenship issues. Let KICTANet list be what it was conceived for. If there is anyone who feels deeply aggrieved by Brian's nationality, they can address it elsewhere, rather than waste time with it on this list. Let's put it this way.... I am going to apply the moderation bit on any poster who insists on discussing this issue. My action might be seen to be draconian but it will save us the agony of discussing non-issues. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "Okay guys. This is Kenya. You pay taxes because you feel philanthropic, unlike our MPs!" -- Kenneth Marende, Speaker, 10th Parilament.

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IGF 2008 Highlights
by mwende njiraini 05 Dec '08

05 Dec '08

Following our recent online discussions on Internet governance issues in Kenya, the Kenya IGF and East African IGF; you may wish to follow the discussion currently ongoing at the global IGF 2008 in Hyderabad India at http://www.intgovforum.org. Below are highlights from workshops I attended on Day 1 December 3rd): *0930-1100 hrs Workshop 43: Legal aspects of governance critical internet Policy issues of public relevance* *1st presentation* The issues on that have legal implications include: • internet security intellectual property rights, infringement, privacy and protection mechanisms • IP domain name protection, conflicts arising out of data and content ownership privacy therefore increasing role of P2P in growth of internet 2 • Consumer status and rights in relation to e-commerce cross border and domestic online trade • Telecom issue viz backbone deployment and interconnection costs • Freedom of expression – the extent of censorship and control on online content There is need for capacity building to create meaningful participation of individual and SMEs as well as increasing connectivity through building IXPs and local content development The question was raised as to whether there a need of alternative institutional mechanism. The salient features of the MOU between ICANN and the department of commerce (DoC) include: - The affirmation of the role of private sector leadership - The role of DoC in ensuring transparency and accountability and effective GAC participation - Ensure accountability and publish by-laws and strategic and operational plans - Agreement can be terminated in 120 days The MOU has been criticized because of the following reasons: - US governmental control on root server administration - Inconsistent with WSIS principle where no single government should have a pre-eminent role - Domain name allocation policies need better development - IPv4 address allocation have been imbalanced need to ensure IPv6 address allocation does not suffer the same effects -This assertion was however refuted as IP addresses allocation based on need. The need for prudent management and keeping barriers low for the transition to IPv6 was emphasised. To overcome this WGIG proposed 4 models: - Global policy council - Intenational internet council with leading government role to fulfil the ICANN/IANA functions - GAC to be strengthened with enhanced coordination function - Replace US govt role by general internet council or with world ICANN (in lieu of GAC) The common features of these models were the overwhelming government lead and the presupposition of the possibility of international treaties. During the discussion the viability of these models was questioned given that speed is of essence in the management of internet resources. It normally takes a long time to negotiate international agreements; including treaties instead a set of principles should be endorsed. The speaker recommended on the management of critical internet infrastructure should take into consideration the following • Treatment of technical resources of the internet and global economic, social and legal aspects arising out the internet should be at par • The development and implementation of polices and standards and solutions to various internet issues should be done in a coordinated manner for example telecommunication standard development is done in a hierarchical and predictable way. • New structure would be a supreme authority over internet In conclusion the speaker asked: Does the internet as we know it need to be altered radically? Should the status quo be maintained? Should a Red Cross model of recognition by international community states be given to an international entity like ITU, INTELSAT. However fundamental change is not necessary as failure has not been identified. *My comment*: this presentation was descriptive and despite the fact that an alternative model was proposed the principles, mechanisms that would need to be put in place in order to make it work were not discussed *2nd presentation* The next speaker spoke about the ccTLDs in latin Amercia which are broadly organised into two main groups: non-governmental and governmental organisations. A contribution from the floor however clarified that the Brazilian ccTLD is a multi-stakeholder – coordinated by government – but on a day by day basis operates as a non-governmental organisation. The Indian ccTLD is managed by government and private sector – sovereign interest taken care of through government representation. The rules and regulations under which the institutions that manage the ccTLDs are managed determinate legal framework under which they operate. Consequently ccTLDs are regulated under national law while ICANN regulates gTLDs – The possibility of self regulation is based on the assumption that private sector would act in the public interest. In the discussions some felt that there was need for increased attention of government in the management of ccTLDs – as it was critical infrastructure while on the other hand other felt that there was the risk of excessive regulation with increased involvement of government. *1130 -1200 hrs Workshop 36: Strategies to prevent and fight child pornography in developing countries* Child pornography in Brazil has grown out of the popularity of social networking. However the main challenge has been issues related to jurisdiction as content is resident in ISP based in the USA and trans-national ISPs like Yahoo, Microsoft and Google which have branches in strategic markets and have tailored the services for these markets in terms of language and content. Brazil was therefore unable to deal with serious offences related to content – specifically child pornography - committed by Brazilians using Brazilian IP addresses. The government has been able to sign an agreement with Google to fight child pornography on Google's orkut social network. The following are consideration taken in drawing up the agreement 1. Which criteria should be used to define the ability of a particular country to legislate over and sanction conducts committed on the internet? - Where the data is located? - International law principles (territoriality or nationality) shall be used to define the sovereignty of a state regarding – cyber space – which is a network of networks - Define some reasonable standard – for example managed by Brazilians and is local content and local language - Access points in Brazil, harmful conduct felt in the country – taken obligation under international law to take offence – country of origin approach would force thousands of users to unfamiliar rules and travel – offence under human rights therefore apply local legislation 2. It is legitimate to enforce the conduct of local office –as it impracticable to send legal request to the US. New tools have been implement that have reduced number of images uploaded and increase in number of reported cases- subject to investigation. It was inspiring to listen to parliamentarian talk about the need to have legislators engaged in the process as they ultimately pass the laws. I appreciated the fact that in there is great cooperation between the parliament, government, police, civil society and private sector. The main challenges are: • Lack of awareness and participation by parliamentarians who are critical in the formulation of legislation • how to obligate ISPs to provide information without infringing on freedom of expression and privacy, • what criteria should be used to deal with these offences • the creation of awareness of ISPs in developing countries of the need for judicial cooperation as well as social initiatives to deal with cyber crime. • Insufficient infrastructure to deal with this issue – law enforcement does not have the human resources and technology • Material produced to fight child pornography are not evaluated – they should be inline with the demand *My comment*: I would have like to know if initiatives have reduced offences, what is the success rate registered in prosecution, ability of the law enforcement and judicial system to deal with offences. There was no mention of where initiatives had been launched to fight child pornography on the financial front. *1530-1700 Workshop 45: Opening to diversity and competition of the DNS system* There were 3 presentations in this session: - *1st presentation* - alternate DNS system used in library systems - *2nd presentation* - implementation of security in the Handle system - *3rd presentation –* discussed the Net4D Net4D- provides the technical solution to the political concern on the control of root servers. Net4D networks enable the following: • Empower the second generation of the web: the semantic web. • Multi-stakeholder governance of DNS • Net4D classes should be open and interoperable DNS 1.0 – was a monopoly of ICANN web 1.0 html with USA parentage and English only while DNS 2.0 is open allowing for competition including inter alia: • Net4D semantic web • Open coherent approach to linguistic diversity • Allow technological innovation with value added services Concern was however raised on the: • Investment/implementation cost required to implementation of different DNS systems depending on the BIND implemented and root servers enabled • relinquishing of the political control of root servers • Value to end users • Awareness and understanding of the issues by different stakeholders necessary – delivered in a way that they can understand *My comment*: the session was technical – I hope the techies on the mailing list can help us understand the governance issues associated with the introduction of DNS competition and the impact on developing countries :)! Kind regards mwende

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Satement by Brian Longwe from Panel on Access in Main Session of Internet Governance Forum, Hyderabad, India 3rd Dec 2008
by Brian Longwe 05 Dec '08

05 Dec '08

Brian Munyao Longwe – Main Session on Access (Development Perspective) Traditionally teledensity has been used as a measure of access or the extent to which communication technologies have pervaded a community. In the past Africa as a region has recorded extremely low fixed-line teledensity of below 1% that is less than 1 line per 100 people. Believe it or not this is still the case! However, when one incorporates mobile lines in a teledensity analysis - the results are not only incredible, they are amazing. as of 2007, Africa's mobile teledensity stood at an impressive 23% or 23 lines per 100 people. There was a recorded growth in mobile users from 128 million in 2006 to over 215 million subscribers by 2007. This represents an annual growth of over 46%. We have just heard that India's mobile network is growing at an incredible rate of over 10 million new connections per month! Given the fact that most operators around Africa have rolled out GPRS/EDGE coverage across most of their networks as well as deployment of 3G access across their larger markets it is entirely feasible that mobile, not broadband may present the opportunity for increased access for developing countries. MOBILE and not BROADBAND is the silver bullet. Another key element crucial to the growth of access in developing countries is a suitable environment for the dispersion of relevant content and applications that meet the day to day needs of the populace. Internet Exchange Points are the primary critical ingredient needed to create these conditions. By keeping all locally originated and requested traffic local, Internet exchange points serve a crucial role in enhancing the user experience, lowering operational costs and providing a suitable framework for the growth and development of the Internet in general. While many developing countries have adopted policies and regulations that encourage and promote competition in the mobile sectors, which has resulted in continued growth in the numbers of users, the establishment of IXPs has received a relatively low priority - despite the significant impact that such simple infrastructure presents to the community. Access enhances the interface between government and the citizen at a transactional level. The Kenya Revenue Authority last year suggested that the Kenya Internet Exchange Point receive "critical infrastructure" status with 24-hour armed guard due to the fact that 100% of all import/export declarations and documentation transit the IXP via the revenue authority's web-based platform. Going back to mobile, Safaricom, a Kenyan mobile operator introduced a money transfer service called M-Pesa less than two years ago. M-Pesa now has over 4 million subscribers (within 1 year - the service signed up more users than Kenya's entire banking industry signed up within a century!) Safaricom reported that over half a Billion US dollar had been transacted over the platform within less than 18 months. Key policy lesson? The financial services and communications regulator in Kenya decided not to subject m-pesa to punitive obligations through treatment as a bank but rather chose to perceive m-pesa a non-bank payment service. That decision has today affected and continues to affect millions of lives. Regulators can either promote innovation, access & development or hinder it. In East Africa communications regulators have completely opened up the communications sector; fully liberalizing every area, but providing structure through unified licensing regime that separates facilities, services and content In Kenya this has spurred investments of over half a Billion USD over the past 2 years. Key stakeholder lesson: relevant content drives demand - Safaricom's m-pesa met a basic and everyday need, this has driven the increased use of their mobile platform by touching the lives & livelihoods of both urban & rural citizens. -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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1ST GLOBAL BUSINESS INCUBATION DAY
by caroline＠kekobi.or.ke 05 Dec '08

05 Dec '08

Greetings!! It is with pleasure that I introduce to you the Business Incubation Association of Kenya (BIAK), an umbrella body of business incubators in Kenya whose vision it is to be the leading authority in the promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship through business incubation. Business Incubation Association of Kenya (BIAK) is holding the first ever global celebration of entrepreneurship advancement through Business Incubation, which is scheduled to take place on 8th December 2008 at the KIRDI grounds, South C campus, from 8.00am to 5.00pm. For more information please see attached; 1. Invitation letter 2. Event schedule 3. Symposium registration form 4. Exhibition space booking form Best regards Caroline A. Aoll Operations Manager Kenya Kountry Business Incubator trading as KeKoBI Enterprises Ltd. ... supported by The World Bank Group's Information for Development Program (infoDev) 13th Floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue P.O. Box 54438-00200 Nairobi Kenya Tel: 254-20-2214170 / 020 3596089 Cell Phone: (254)722738267 Email: caroline(a)kekobi.or.ke Website: www.kekobi.or.ke

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Looking for information - but only from that know ...
by Gakuru Alex 04 Dec '08

04 Dec '08

Dear busy people, Excuse my interruption to your days busy work schedule. I am looking for a confirmation of unbelievable news just heard. I hear that there is a primary school with a very kind headmaster. He takes time and consults the pupils on how to run that school. The teachers so well behaved, they bow in respect to the pupils. Maths, sciences, and all those difficult subjects not taught there. At the school dispensary, only sweet medicines are prescribed. Told that primary school is a kids paradise -a dream-come-true! I do not have more information other than what I've stated above. if have information please share, but if not, spare our bandwidth. Sincere regards, Alex Gakuru

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Entryism according to some dictionaries
by aki 04 Dec '08

04 Dec '08

*The net has some interesting views on this, something that came to mind while reading world politics a while back.. * **** *Entryism* is a political tactic in which an organisation or group enters a larger organisation in an attempt to gain recruits, gain influence or to take control of the larger organisations' structure. This technique is commonly used by groups from the far left or right of the political spectrum to enter more centrist institutions. This is experienced more frequently in arenas where opportunities for political activity at the fringes is limited, such as two party/majoritarian systems rather than in multiparty/proportional systems where the cost of entry into the political system is lower. Organisations which are the subject of entryism often react by attempting either to marginalise or expel the pratagonists.

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Mobile vs Broadband?
by Brian Longwe 04 Dec '08

04 Dec '08

THanks for the input Eric - but I beg to differ. Today you can obtain 5-7Mbps on a 3G-capable mobile phone (tested in Kenya on Safaricom's network by Aki & the local tech group Skunkworks). EDGE network can offer up to about 470Kbps. If we take the generally accepted parameters for broadband as anything above 512Kbps then we can actually argue that mobile IS broadband - when 3G and EDGE capabilities are available. This issue has actually been taken up by the W3C consortium and they have recognised the huge disruption potential that the mobile phenomenon in Africa has to usher in a new era of human/computer/network interface - to this end they are holding an even in Mozambique in April 2009 aimed at bringing together thought leaders, technologists, policy makers etc to take a better look at the subject. The future is bright! Brian On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 10:41 PM, <emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh> wrote: > Dear Brian and all, > > While i totally agree with you on the mobile success and how it propels > Africa to the forefront, i would caution that we need to move beyond that > and see the need for broadband in African homes and offices as a basic > utility in the knowledge economy. > > Sometimes the temptation to be caught in your success can blind you from > engaging new frontiers. Lets not get caught in semantics because MOBILE is > mobile and BROADBAND is broadband, if the later gets delivered through > mobile platforms then fine but the elements are different. It is important > to keep in mind also that broadband can come in many forms and we should > be open to exploring the whole grail. > > You are right on spot with content and the need for local, national, > regional and Africa wide interconnectedness. > > Eric here > > > > > Brian Munyao Longwe – Main Session on Access (Development Perspective) > > > > Traditionally teledensity has been used as a measure of access or the > > extent > > to which communication technologies have pervaded a community. > > > > In the past Africa as a region has recorded extremely low fixed-line > > teledensity of below 1% that is less than 1 line per 100 people. Believe > > it > > or not this is still the case! > > > > However, when one incorporates mobile lines in a teledensity analysis - > > the > > results are not only incredible, they are amazing. as of 2007, Africa's > > mobile teledensity stood at an impressive 23% or 23 lines per 100 people. > > There was a recorded growth in mobile users from 128 million in 2006 to > > over > > 215 million subscribers by 2007. This represents an annual growth of over > > 46%. We have just heard that India's mobile network is growing at an > > incredible rate of over 10 million new connections per month! > > > > Given the fact that most operators around Africa have rolled out > GPRS/EDGE > > coverage across most of their networks as well as deployment of 3G access > > across their larger markets it is entirely feasible that mobile, not > > broadband may present the opportunity for increased access for developing > > countries. MOBILE and not BROADBAND is the silver bullet. > > > > Another key element crucial to the growth of access in developing > > countries > > is a suitable environment for the dispersion of relevant content and > > applications that meet the day to day needs of the populace. Internet > > Exchange Points are the primary critical ingredient needed to create > these > > conditions. By keeping all locally originated and requested traffic > local, > > Internet exchange points serve a crucial role in enhancing the user > > experience, lowering operational costs and providing a suitable framework > > for the growth and development of the Internet in general. > > > > While many developing countries have adopted policies and regulations > that > > encourage and promote competition in the mobile sectors, which has > > resulted > > in continued growth in the numbers of users, the establishment of IXPs > has > > received a relatively low priority - despite the significant impact that > > such simple infrastructure presents to the community. > > > > Access enhances the interface between government and the citizen at a > > transactional level. The Kenya Revenue Authority last year suggested that > > the Kenya Internet Exchange Point receive "critical infrastructure" > status > > with 24-hour armed guard due to the fact that 100% of all import/export > > declarations and documentation transit the IXP via the revenue > authority's > > web-based platform. > > > > Going back to mobile, Safaricom, a Kenyan mobile operator introduced a > > money > > transfer service called M-Pesa less than two years ago. M-Pesa now has > > over > > 4 million subscribers (within 1 year - the service signed up more users > > than > > Kenya's entire banking industry signed up within a century!) Safaricom > > reported that over half a Billion US dollar had been transacted over the > > platform within less than 18 months. > > > > Key policy lesson? The financial services and communications regulator in > > Kenya decided not to subject m-pesa to punitive obligations through > > treatment as a bank but rather chose to perceive m-pesa a non-bank > payment > > service. That decision has today affected and continues to affect > millions > > of lives. Regulators can either promote innovation, access & development > > or > > hinder it. > > > > In East Africa communications regulators have completely opened up the > > communications sector; fully liberalizing every area, but providing > > structure through unified licensing regime that separates facilities, > > services and content In Kenya this has spurred investments of over half a > > Billion USD over the past 2 years. > > > > Key stakeholder lesson: relevant content drives demand - Safaricom's > > m-pesa > > met a basic and everyday need, this has driven the increased use of their > > mobile platform by touching the lives & livelihoods of both urban & rural > > citizens. > > > > > > -- > > Brian Munyao Longwe > > e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com > > cell: + 254 722 518 744 > > blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com > > meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > > This message was sent to: emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > > > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emko%40internetresearc… > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: blongwe(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/blongwe%40gmail.com > -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Statement made by Alice Munyua at the opening session of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) taking place in India 3-6th December 2008
by alice＠apc.org 04 Dec '08

04 Dec '08

Dear all Below the statment i presented at the IGF opening session this afternoon. best alice ------------- Statement by Alice Munyua at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) taking place in India 3-6th December 2008 Good afternoon, Chairman your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests,Ladies, Gentlemen, and remote participants. ---------------------------------------------------------- We wish to thank India for hosting the third IGF and to extend its sympathy and condolences over the recent acts of terrorism experienced in Mumbai. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The WSIS Society underscored the need for Multi-stakeholder processes initiated at the national, regional, and international levels to discuss and collaborate on the expansion and diffusion of the Internet as a means to support development efforts to achieve internationally-agreed development goals and objectives, including the Millennium Development Goals. It was in this regard that Kenya organized and hosted the First East African Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) from the 10 to 12 November, 2008. The forums main theme was: Opening the Internet Governance Debate in East Africa; Thinking globally, acting locally. It was a follow up to national Internet Governance Forums (IGFs) held in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda in September and October 2008, to identify local priority issues in the respective East African countries. The national IG issues were then used as a building block for the regional Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF). The forum was attended by approximately 180 stakeholders drawn from the business, civil society, media, academia, internet users, government, and general public. It was the first of its kind in the Africa region and was initiated from the realization that there was a need to address the limited participation by African stakeholders on global internet governance debates and processes and the need to ensure effective and meaningful contribution to global ICT policymaking. It was organised through a collaborative partnership between various government institutions from the region, private sector, civil society, media and international partners. Some of the priority issues and recommendations identified by the EAIGF meeting are: Universal affordable Access (not from an incremental approach that focuses on creating more consumers rather looking at creating entrepreneurship opportunities, allowing for creativity, innovation that would by extension translate into social, economic, cultural and political benefits for all) Capacity and skills development Management of critical internet resources, including transition from IPv4 to IPv6 and more clarity and improved mutual collaboration on red legation of country code top level domains..Specifically dot UG and dot RW Cyber crime, security and privacy (creating a national and regional framework, which would involve setting national and regional computer emergency readiness team and computer security incident response team among other strategies Development of national and regional Internet exchange points The MSP model is important to us in the EA region and it has worked so far in terms of ICT policy and regulatory process. So it is crucial that we continue to work with all stakeholders giving them an equal footing in not only this IGF process but others as well. Finally, the EAIGF will be an annual event with the second one taking in Tanzania in 2009, prior to the Cairo IGF. For more information about the EAIGF, Visit: www.eaigf.or.ke. Thank you for your kind attention.

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Vitriol in cyberspace
by Brian Longwe 04 Dec '08

04 Dec '08

wow! Just catching up on my email ...... incredible ..... some facts Born: Aga Khan hospital, Nairobi - August 1 1971 Kindergarten: St. Christophers, Valley Arcade Primary: Std 1-8 - St Mary's Nairobi (1st group of "8-4-4") Circumcised: Kangundo General Hospital Secondary: Form 1-2, St Mary's Nairobi Secondary: Form 3-4 (Ruiru High School) Kenyan ID# 11723803 - Kawethei Village, Kangundo Passport: A1192549 and on... and on... all Kenyan... True I have dual parentage (Kenyan & Malawian) - but does that make me less of a Kenyan? And I can assure you that I am not ashamed about my heritage. It is clear that someone here is carrying a seriously huge chip on their shoulder - maybe come clean and say what the real problem is? Ever heard about a defamation lawsuit? Chunga sana ndugu.... Brian On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 11:44 PM, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Someone's freedom ends where others' begin. It's that simple. > > I am removing you shortly. > > > On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 10:41 PM, John Maina <j.maina(a)ymail.com> wrote: > > Alex > > > > I think you have a problem solve it. You should have banned me longtime > ago > > since I think you think that when you have a corrupt mind then all should > > have corrupt minds. I dont wish to be on your Kenya internet users where > you > > have nominated yourself to represent Kenyans. You dont believe in > democracy > > and so I dont wish to continue being in Kenyan Internet users. OK? Remove > me > > ASAP > > > > That list I think is very limited in reach and importance ndugu. ban > people > > from more important lists > > > > JM > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> > > To: Patrick Mutiso <pmutiso(a)telkom.co.ke> > > Cc: John Maina <j.maina(a)ymail.com>; Mwende Gatabaki > > <mgatabaki(a)ktdateas.com>; Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com>; Brian Munyao > > Longwe <brian(a)caret.net>; ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > > Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 10:12:07 PM > > Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Re: [kictanet] Satement by Brian > > LongwefromPanel on Access in Main Session of Internet GovernanceForum, > > Hyderabad, India 3rd Dec 2008 > > > > Members have clearly stated their opinion that Brian owed is an > > apology for wrongful denial of his bona fide nationality. This list > > exists for the purpose of advancing consumer interests not fighting > > personal vendettas/lobbying for other self-interests or any such other > > thing that distracts us from our vision, mission, and objective. In > > any case, as stated by Mwende, this list will not be part of mass > > mailing lists that promote xenophobia-like attitudes. > > > > Should 'John Maina' continue with these personal mass lists attacks on > > the individual, then I will now be compelled to completely ban that > > email subscription from this list. > > > > BTW, Human beings are creatures of habit..... > > > > > > 2008/12/3 Patrick Mutiso <pmutiso(a)telkom.co.ke>: > >> John, > >> > >> If CCK which is a government body accepts a non-Kenyan as you say to sit > >> on > >> the board then he qualifies to represent us at the IGF. I happen to know > >> him > >> as a Kenyan and I agree with Mwande..you truly owe Brian an apology, and > >> even all of us. Your language feels like its made to attack, and that is > >> not > >> cool. > >> > >> Patrick Mutiso > >> ________________________________ > >> From: ke-internetusers-bounces(a)bdix.net on behalf of John Maina > >> Sent: Wed 12/3/2008 17:30 > >> To: Mwende Gatabaki; Brian Longwe; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; > Brian > >> Munyao Longwe > >> Cc: picta-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com; ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > >> Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Re: [kictanet] Satement by Brian > >> LongwefromPanel on Access in Main Session of Internet GovernanceForum, > >> Hyderabad, India 3rd Dec 2008 > >> > >> Mwende > >> > >> Brian is not a Kenyan. Why is he representing Kenya? He is malawian and > he > >> sits on CCK board. There is nothing to apologise on telling the truth > >> > >> JM > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> From: Mwende Gatabaki <mgatabaki(a)ktdateas.com> > >> To: John Maina <j.maina@ymail..com>; Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com>; > >> KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; Brian > >> Munyao Longwe <brian(a)caret.net> > >> Cc: picta-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com; ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > >> Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 5:14:29 PM > >> Subject: RE: [ke-internetusers] Re: [kictanet] Satement by Brian Longwe > >> fromPanel on Access in Main Session of Internet Governance > >> Forum,Hyderabad, > >> India 3rd Dec 2008 > >> > >> John; > >> > >> > >> > >> ….I really think you need to revise your attitude or your language – or > >> both. This is the kind of thing > >> > >> that made us kill each other at the beginning of this year. > >> > >> > >> > >> Ps: I think you owe Brian an apology. > >> > >> > >> > >> Mwende > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> > >> From: ke-internetusers-bounces(a)bdix.net > >> [mailto:ke-internetusers-bounces@bdix.net] On Behalf Of John Maina > >> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 4:35 PM > >> To: Brian Longwe; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; Brian Munyao Longwe > >> Cc: picta-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com; ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > >> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Re: [kictanet] Satement by Brian Longwe > >> fromPanel on Access in Main Session of Internet Governance Forum, > >> Hyderabad > >> , India 3rd Dec 2008 > >> > >> > >> > >> KICTANET > >> > >> Why is a Malawian representing Kenya at the IGF? Do we lack enough > Kenyans > >> to sit on Kenyan boards and also represent Kenya abroad? This is > >> disgusting > >> and the earlier the masqueraders like Brian Longwe and the bunch of > >> foreign > >> attack dogs are told off the better. > >> > >> JM > >> > >> > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> > >> From: Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> > >> To: j.maina(a)ymail.com > >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 3:15:20 PM > >> Subject: [kictanet] Satement by Brian Longwe from Panel on Access in > Main > >> Session of Internet Governance Forum, Hyderabad , India 3rd Dec 2008 > >> > >> > >> Brian Munyao Longwe – Main Session on Access (Development Perspective) > >> > >> Traditionally teledensity has been used as a measure of access or the > >> extent > >> to which communication technologies have pervaded a community.. > >> > >> In the past Africa as a region has recorded extremely low fixed-line > >> teledensity of below 1% that is less than 1 line per 100 people. Believe > >> it > >> or not this is still the case! > >> > >> However, when one incorporates mobile lines in a teledensity analysis - > >> the > >> results are not only incredible, they are amazing. as of 2007, Africa 's > >> mobile teledensity stood at an impressive 23% or 23 lines per 100 > people. > >> There was a recorded growth in mobile users from 128 million in 2006 to > >> over > >> 215 million subscribers by 2007. This represents an annual growth of > over > >> 46%. We have just heard that India 's mobile network is growing at an > >> incredible rate of over 10 million new connections per month! > >> > >> Given the fact that most operators around Africa have rolled out > GPRS/EDGE > >> coverage across most of their networks as well as deployment of 3G > access > >> across their larger markets it is entirely feasible that mobile, not > >> broadband may present the opportunity for increased access for > developing > >> countries. MOBILE and not BROADBAND is the silver bullet. > >> > >> Another key element crucial to the growth of access in developing > >> countries > >> is a suitable environment for the dispersion of relevant content and > >> applications that meet the day to day needs of the populace. Internet > >> Exchange Points are the primary critical ingredient needed to create > these > >> conditions. By keeping all locally originated and requested traffic > local, > >> Internet exchange points serve a crucial role in enhancing the user > >> experience, lowering operational costs and providing a suitable > framework > >> for the growth and development of the Internet in general. > >> > >> While many developing countries have adopted policies and regulations > that > >> encourage and promote competition in the mobile sectors, which has > >> resulted > >> in continued growth in the numbers of users, the establishment of IXPs > has > >> received a relatively low priority - despite the significant impact that > >> such simple infrastructure presents to the community. > >> > >> Access enhances the interface between government and the citizen at a > >> transactional level.. The Kenya Revenue Authority last year suggested > that > >> the Kenya Internet Exchange Point receive "critical infrastructure" > status > >> with 24-hour armed guard due to the fact that 100% of all import/export > >> declarations and documentation transit the IXP via the revenue > authority's > >> web-based platform. > >> > >> Going back to mobile, Safaricom, a Kenyan mobile operator introduced a > >> money > >> transfer service called M-Pesa less than two years ago. M-Pesa now has > >> over > >> 4 million subscribers (within 1 year - the service signed up more users > >> than > >> Kenya 's entire banking industry signed up within a century!) Safaricom > >> reported that over half a Billion US dollar had been transacted over the > >> platform within less than 18 months. > >> > >> Key policy lesson? The financial services and communications regulator > in > >> Kenya decided not to subject m-pesa to punitive obligations through > >> treatment as a bank but rather chose to perceive m-pesa a non-bank > payment > >> service. That decision has today affected and continues to affect > millions > >> of lives. Regulators can either promote innovation, access & development > >> or > >> hinder it. > >> > >> In East Africa communications regulators have completely opened up the > >> communications sector; fully liberalizing every area, but providing > >> structure through unified licensing regime that separates facilities, > >> services and content In Kenya this has spurred investments of over half > a > >> Billion USD over the past 2 years. > >> > >> Key stakeholder lesson: relevant content drives demand - Safaricom's > >> m-pesa > >> met a basic and everyday need, this has driven the increased use of > their > >> mobile platform by touching the lives & livelihoods of both urban & > rural > >> citizens. > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Brian Munyao Longwe > >> e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com > >> cell: + 254 722 518 744 > >> blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com > >> meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> ke-internetusers mailing list > >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > >> > >> > > > > > -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Re: [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Re: Satement by Brian Longwe fromPanel on Access in Main Session of Internet Governance Forum, Hyderabad, India 3rd Dec 2008
by John Maina 04 Dec '08

04 Dec '08

Mwende Brian is not a Kenyan. Why is he representing Kenya? He is malawian and he sits on CCK board. There is nothing to apologise on telling the truth JM ________________________________ From: Mwende Gatabaki <mgatabaki(a)ktdateas.com> To: John Maina <j.maina(a)ymail.com>; Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; Brian Munyao Longwe <brian(a)caret.net> Cc: picta-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com; ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 5:14:29 PM Subject: RE: [ke-internetusers] Re: [kictanet] Satement by Brian Longwe fromPanel on Access in Main Session of Internet Governance Forum,Hyderabad, India 3rd Dec 2008 John; ….I really think you need to revise your attitude or your language – or both. This is the kind of thing that made us kill each other at the beginning of this year. Ps: I think you owe Brian an apology. Mwende ________________________________ From:ke-internetusers-bounces@bdix.net [mailto:ke-internetusers-bounces@bdix.net] On Behalf Of John Maina Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 4:35 PM To: Brian Longwe; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions; Brian Munyao Longwe Cc: picta-kenya(a)yahoogroups.com; ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net Subject: [ke-internetusers] Re: [kictanet] Satement by Brian Longwe fromPanel on Access in Main Session of Internet Governance Forum, Hyderabad , India 3rd Dec 2008 KICTANET Why is a Malawian representing Kenya at the IGF? Do we lack enough Kenyans to sit on Kenyan boards and also represent Kenya abroad? This is disgusting and the earlier the masqueraders like Brian Longwe and the bunch of foreign attack dogs are told off the better. JM ________________________________ From:Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> To: j.maina(a)ymail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 3:15:20 PM Subject: [kictanet] Satement by Brian Longwe from Panel on Access in Main Session of Internet Governance Forum, Hyderabad , India 3rd Dec 2008 Brian Munyao Longwe – Main Session on Access (Development Perspective) Traditionally teledensity has been used as a measure of access or the extent to which communication technologies have pervaded a community. In the past Africa as a region has recorded extremely low fixed-line teledensity of below 1% that is less than 1 line per 100 people. Believe it or not this is still the case! However, when one incorporates mobile lines in a teledensity analysis - the results are not only incredible, they are amazing. as of 2007, Africa 's mobile teledensity stood at an impressive 23% or 23 lines per 100 people. There was a recorded growth in mobile users from 128 million in 2006 to over 215 million subscribers by 2007. This represents an annual growth of over 46%. We have just heard that India 's mobile network is growing at an incredible rate of over 10 million new connections per month! Given the fact that most operators around Africa have rolled out GPRS/EDGE coverage across most of their networks as well as deployment of 3G access across their larger markets it is entirely feasible that mobile, not broadband may present the opportunity for increased access for developing countries. MOBILE and not BROADBAND is the silver bullet. Another key element crucial to the growth of access in developing countries is a suitable environment for the dispersion of relevant content and applications that meet the day to day needs of the populace. Internet Exchange Points are the primary critical ingredient needed to create these conditions. By keeping all locally originated and requested traffic local, Internet exchange points serve a crucial role in enhancing the user experience, lowering operational costs and providing a suitable framework for the growth and development of the Internet in general. While many developing countries have adopted policies and regulations that encourage and promote competition in the mobile sectors, which has resulted in continued growth in the numbers of users, the establishment of IXPs has received a relatively low priority - despite the significant impact that such simple infrastructure presents to the community. Access enhances the interface between government and the citizen at a transactional level. The Kenya Revenue Authority last year suggested that the Kenya Internet Exchange Point receive "critical infrastructure" status with 24-hour armed guard due to the fact that 100% of all import/export declarations and documentation transit the IXP via the revenue authority's web-based platform. Going back to mobile, Safaricom, a Kenyan mobile operator introduced a money transfer service called M-Pesa less than two years ago. M-Pesa now has over 4 million subscribers (within 1 year - the service signed up more users than Kenya 's entire banking industry signed up within a century!) Safaricom reported that over half a Billion US dollar had been transacted over the platform within less than 18 months. Key policy lesson? The financial services and communications regulator in Kenya decided not to subject m-pesa to punitive obligations through treatment as a bank but rather chose to perceive m-pesa a non-bank payment service. That decision has today affected and continues to affect millions of lives. Regulators can either promote innovation, access & development or hinder it. In East Africa communications regulators have completely opened up the communications sector; fully liberalizing every area, but providing structure through unified licensing regime that separates facilities, services and content In Kenya this has spurred investments of over half a Billion USD over the past 2 years. Key stakeholder lesson: relevant content drives demand - Safaricom's m-pesa met a basic and everyday need, this has driven the increased use of their mobile platform by touching the lives & livelihoods of both urban & rural citizens. -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Investment Opportunities in ICT
by James Kagwe 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

All, A potential investor has approached me to advise on an area to invest in ICT in Kenya or the East African region. Please advice on areas you have identified serious gaps in services or products offering in ICT that would be ripe for a new business model. It could also be a unique / new product or service that you feel would do well in Kenya or the east African region if offered. Best Regards, James Kagwe If you judge people, you have no time to love them ********************************************************************* Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis Bishops Garden Towers Bishops Road P.O. Box 56445 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254) 20 2719933, 2719934, 2714714, 2714715 Fax: (254) 20 2719951 Confidentiality Warning ======================= The contents of this e-mail and any accompanying documentation are confidential and any use thereof, in what ever form, by anyone other than the addressee is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify admin(a)kippra.or.ke and delete it immediately from your system. Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis accepts no responsibility for losses or damage as a result of any viruses and it is your responsibility to check attachments (if any) for viruses.

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Re: [kictanet] Oathing in Mount Kenya
by Robert Alai 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Maurice I did contact Royal Head of radio and hope that he will talk to head of TV in regard to this. Alai On 12/3/08, Maurice Baraza <barazam(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Just seen this on Citizen like 20 min ago. Its calling on Kikuyu, Embu > and Meru for prayer on the altar (mt. Kenya) as called for by their > ancestors. > > > On 12/3/08, BidiiAfrika Moderator <bidiiafrika(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Wanabidii, > > > > The last year's version of the advert which was called "prayer" is on > this > > link > > > http://www.wananchiforums.com/showthread.php?p=1678&highlight=oathing#post1… > . > > This year's advert was more blunt and was not called anything close to > > 'prayers'. > > > > I guess it has been running for sometime in NTV and I also saw it today > the > > same time Mike saw it. I alerted NMg advertising, editorial aand MD > > broadcasting and they all agreed that its an error and pulled it off so I > > hope that its settled. > > > > Alai > > > > On 12/3/08, BidiiAfrika Moderator <bidiiafrika(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> Wanabidii > >> > >> I have talked to Conrad Nkutu who is the MD broadcast division of NMG > and > >> he has assured me that the classified advert has been pulled off air as > >> they > >> agree that it was in bad taste. Conrad has told me that it was a case of > >> bad > >> gate keeping since the person who oversaw the auhtorisation of the > advert > >> is > >> new. > >> > >> But let me ask other media owners that its really not in good taste and > >> that its bad when last year the same advert was aired and when we > >> complained > >> we were ignored. The People daily, Citizen radio, Kameme FM, Daily > Nation > >> and NTV all aired the adevrt last year. There is no reason why we should > >> call our tribes to go and oath as was comanded "in 1210 AD". > >> > >> The media in Kenya must be responsible and must not blame only the > >> politicians while they also worsen the situation > >> > >> regards > >> > >> Alai > >> > >> Moderator - BidiiAfrika > >> On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 6:47 PM, Mike Serengu <mikeserengu(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > >> > >>> Wanabidii > >>> Forgive me but why are Kikuyus being called through this advert running > >>> in > >>> NTV classifieds to come and oath in Mount Kenya as commanded by their > >>> ancestors in 1210 AD. Why is this advert running? Whats wrong with > >>> Kenyans? > >>> Will we ever heal. Why is NTV running such an advert. I have seen the > >>> advert > >>> at 18.35pm today and its disgusting watching such tribal callings. Can > we > >>> learn? > >>> > >>> Mike > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > -- > > Sent from my mobile device > > > -- > MVP - Dertu > P.O. Box 958 - 70100, Garissa Kenya | Tel: +254(0)462103161 | Mob: > +254722853117 | Skype: mouriceb > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > You may hate gravity, but gravity doesn't care. > --- > Clayton Christensen > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ > YOU ARE IN BIDII AFRIKA GROUP > > UNSUBSCRIBE: bidiiafrika-unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com > > www.wananchiforums.com > > http://www.myafricancareer.com/ > > Content at reader's discretion.Bidiiafrika is not liable since this is an > open forum. > The Moderators reserves the right to reject or let through any message > > FOR A VERY PEACEFUL AFRIKA > -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~--- > >

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Re: [kictanet] We Invite you to a Public Lecture - 2nd December 2008 KICC Amphitheatre
by Robert Alai 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Engineer I dont have the presentation but will ask the people who assured me that they would attend Alai On 12/3/08, Eng. Thomas Senaji <tasenaji(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Bw. Alai, > > I was notable to attend; could you be having a copy of the presentation? I > will appreciate it > > Best regards > > Thomas Senaji > > On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 11:30 PM, Mohamed Jiwa <gmjiwa(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> i mean 'if' you went? >> >> On 12/2/08, Mohamed Jiwa <gmjiwa(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > Please give us a synopsis and some web references he you went? >> > >> > On 12/2/08, Mohamed Jiwa <gmjiwa(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> what time? >> >> >> >> On 12/2/08, Robert Alai <alai.robert(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> ITS FREE >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> On 12/2/08, Phyllis W <pwgikanga(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> How are the charges. >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> --- On *Mon, 12/1/08, Robert Alai <alai.robert(a)gmail.com>* wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> From: Robert Alai <alai.robert(a)gmail.com> >> >>>> Subject: We Invite you to a Public Lecture - 2nd December 2008 KICC >> >>>> Amphitheatre >> >>>> To: bidiiafrika(a)googlegroups.com >> >>>> Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 9:36 PM >> >>>> >> >>>> Hi All, >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> I would highly encourage those who can to attend this public lecture >> on >> >>>> transformational leadership! I've heard Prof Vincent Anigbogu speak - >> >>>> he's >> >>>> amazing and provokes ones thinking way outside the box! He will touch >> on >> >>>> alternative model for Africa's development. >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> > >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>> >> >>> >>> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> G Mohamed Jiwa >> >> >> > >> > >> > -- >> > G Mohamed Jiwa >> > >> >> >> -- >> G Mohamed Jiwa >> >> --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ >> YOU ARE IN BIDII AFRIKA GROUP >> >> UNSUBSCRIBE: bidiiafrika-unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com >> >> www.wananchiforums.com >> >> http://www.myafricancareer.com/ >> >> Content at reader's discretion.Bidiiafrika is not liable since this is an >> open forum. >> The Moderators reserves the right to reject or let through any message >> >> FOR A VERY PEACEFUL AFRIKA >> -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~--- >> >> >

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About Brian and his Nationality
by Boster Sibande 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Ndugu Mungai wrote: > Check http://lists.itmalawi.org/pipermail/ictassociation/2008-August/000695.html > Which schools in Kenya did Brian go to. I was in Lilongwe and met one of his former > close associate.. Brian is not Kenyan and I am just finishing my investigations The post being referred to by Ndugu was authored by me. Indeed I thought Brian Longwe is Malawian considering his surname. As such, I was excited and rushed to the ICT Association mailing list to share the glad tidings. However, after thorough investigations I am convinced that he is Kenyan. In fact, he was born and grew up in Kenya. Therefore, I would like to apologize for any inconveniences my post might have created. I erred. Thanks, Boster.

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Re: [kictanet] Welcome to The new WananchiForums.Com
by alice＠apc.org 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Alai, any reason why wananchi forums use a dot com domain instead of a .ke? best alice > Wananchi, > > I am happy to welcome you to the new look www.wananchiforums.com. It has taken me three days to make the small adjustments and improve the branding of the forum. I wish now to invite you all to join us in www.wananchiforums.com as we get more involved in getting to air our views openly without fear or favour. > > I wish also to inform you that there is going to be very competitive advertising products which we will roll out in the next month or two to cater for the clients who look for results. > > More on this will come later...................... > > /Alai > WananchiForums > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: alice(a)apc.org > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alice%40apc.org

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IGF remote participation
by alice＠apc.org 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

a) As you may know, the IGF annual meeting is currently taking place in India till 6 December. You can have more information here http://www.intgovforum.org b) for remote participation - Audio/Video streaming : see here what's going on currently http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/index.php/remoteparticipation/67-webcasting/… - Test streaming (very interesting for those who don't have good bandwidth) where you can also follow what's going on currently in the main room : see here http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/index.php/remoteparticipation/text-streaming - Watch and record messages/questions/comments for the IGF Hyderabad Meeting, an IGF YouTube channel has been created for this purpose see here http://www.youtube.com/igf - Call for questions. Please submit any questions you would like to be addressed in Hyderabad to igf(a)unog.ch. They should relate to the broad themes listed on the programme of the main sessions. c) Other links were you can participate remotely http://igf-online.net/?language=en http://www.igfremote.com/ (remote participation hub initiative) KL -- Ken Lohento

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Statement made by Alice Munyua at the opening session of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) taking place in India 3-6th December 2008
by alice＠apc.org 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Statement by Alice Munyua at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) taking place in India 3-6th December 2008 Good afternoon, Chairman your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests,Ladies, Gentlemen, and remote participants. ---------------------------------------------------------- We wish to thank India for hosting the third IGF and to extend its sympathy and condolences over the recent acts of terrorism experienced in Mumbai. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The WSIS Society underscored the need for Multi-stakeholder processes initiated at the national, regional, and international levels to discuss and collaborate on the expansion and diffusion of the Internet as a means to support development efforts to achieve internationally-agreed development goals and objectives, including the Millennium Development Goals. It was in this regard that Kenya organized and hosted the First East African Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) from the 10 to 12 November, 2008. The forums main theme was: Opening the Internet Governance Debate in East Africa; Thinking globally, acting locally. It was a follow up to national Internet Governance Forums (IGFs) held in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda in September and October 2008, to identify local priority issues in the respective East African countries. The national IG issues were then used as a building block for the regional Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF). The forum was attended by approximately 180 stakeholders drawn from the business, civil society, media, academia, internet users, government, and general public. It was the first of its kind in the Africa region and was initiated from the realization that there was a need to address the limited participation by African stakeholders on global internet governance debates and processes and the need to ensure effective and meaningful contribution to global ICT policymaking. It was organised through a collaborative partnership between various government institutions from the region, private sector, civil society, media and international partners. Some of the priority issues and recommendations identified by the EAIGF meeting are: Universal affordable Access (not from an incremental approach that focuses on creating more consumers rather looking at creating entrepreneurship opportunities, allowing for creativity, innovation that would by extension translate into social, economic, cultural and political benefits for all) Capacity and skills development Management of critical internet resources, including transition from IPv4 to IPv6 and more clarity and improved mutual collaboration on red legation of country code top level domains..Specifically dot UG and dot RW Cyber crime, security and privacy (creating a national and regional framework, which would involve setting national and regional computer emergency readiness team and computer security incident response team among other strategies Development of national and regional Internet exchange points The MSP model is important to us in the EA region and it has worked so far in terms of ICT policy and regulatory process. So it is crucial that we continue to work with all stakeholders giving them an equal footing in not only this IGF process but others as well. Finally, the EAIGF will be an annual event with the second one taking in Tanzania in 2009, prior to the Cairo IGF. For more information about the EAIGF, Visit: www.eaigf.or.ke. Thank you for your kind attention.

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Call for Papers: IOM-09
by Robert Alai 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

FYI. Important Dates Abstract: December 12th, 2008 Final Paper: December 19th, 2008 Final Agenda: January 9th, 2009 Workshop: February, 15th, 2009 - Molly. -----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 3:47 PM Subject: FW: Call for Papers: IOM-09 For more information see the workshop website: http://berkeley.intel-research.net/iom-2009/ bj ______________________________ _______ Subject: Call for Papers: IOM-09 Call for Papers Workshop on The Influence of I/O on Microprocessor Architecture (IOM-2009) Co-located with HPCA-15 in Raleigh, North Carolina - February 14-18, 2009. Increasing dependency of applications on I/O, emergence of new I/O technologies and integration lead us to believe that I/O will have a profound influence on future microprocessor architecture. The workshop solicits original papers on completed work, future directions, position papers, and/or work-in progress papers in the following areas. We encourage all to submit papers that bring out new and interesting approaches even if they are in early stages of development. The main goal is to have leading researchers in academia and industry to meet and put their ideas on the table. - Historical perspectives on how I/O subsystems have evolved - Evaluation of existing I/O subsystems and implications - Microprocessor core/cache architecture enhancements for efficient I/O processing, I/O related data movement and power management - Relationships between typical programmable cores, accelerators and I/O (tightly coupled communications and computational accelerators) - Software-Hardware partitioning of I/O processing - Influence of I/O subsystem virtualization - Architectural trade-offs when integrating various forms of I/O (wireless or wired networking, storage, USB and high performance interconnects) - Integration styles - monolithic integration of existing discrete designs or infusion of I/O into microprocessor cores - Measurement, modeling and simulation paradigms to improve the evaluation of processor-I/O interaction Important Dates Abstract: December 12th, 2008 Final Paper: December 19th, 2008 Final Agenda: January 9th, 2009 Workshop: February, 15th, 2009 Submission Instructions The document format of your submission should be in the same format used for the HPCA conference. All submissions must be in PDF format and are strictly limited to 10 pages. Shorter papers that clearly articulate a position or set a fundamental direction are welcome. Please see workshop website for further instructions.

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2009 Google Workshop for Women Engineers - Application Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2008
by Robert Alai 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Join us for the 2009 Google Workshop for Women Engineers! As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, we are pleased to host the *2009 Google Workshop for Women Engineers* to recognize and reward deserving female graduate students in computer science, and inspire them to become active participants and leaders in creating technology. Up to 75 female computer scientists will be selected to attend a 3 day all-expenses paid workshop at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California January 22-25, 2009. This special workshop will include technical talks and career workshops, and a unique occasion to build and strengthen networks of women in technology. Students will also enjoy tours of the Googleplex, have the opportunity to meet with Google engineers in their fields, and have fun exploring the San Francisco bay area. Visit our website for more information<http://www.google.com/jobs/students/gwwe> Eligibility Requirements Applicants must: - be female computer science students currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program at a university in the United States or Canada. Graduate students in any year of study are encouraged to apply - demonstrate academic excellence and leadership in the computing field - maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.3 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program Students pursuing degrees in related technical fields are also encouraged to apply Application Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2008 Visit our website <http://www.google.com/jobs/students/gwwe> for more information about the application process: http://www.google.com/jobs/students/gwwe. *Please note that recommendation letters are not required for this application process. All recipients selected to attend the retreat will be asked to submit unofficial or official transcripts prior to attending the event to verify reported GPA.*

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Welcome to The new WananchiForums.Com
by Robert Alai 02 Dec '08

02 Dec '08

Wananchi, I am happy to welcome you to the new look www.wananchiforums.com. It has taken me three days to make the small adjustments and improve the branding of the forum. I wish now to invite you all to join us in www.wananchiforums.com as we get more involved in getting to air our views openly without fear or favour. I wish also to inform you that there is going to be very competitive advertising products which we will roll out in the next month or two to cater for the clients who look for results. More on this will come later...................... /Alai WananchiForums

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FW: We Invite you to a Public Lecture - 2nd December 2008 KICC Amphitheatre
by Edith Adera 02 Dec '08

02 Dec '08

Hi All, I would highly encourage those who can to attend this public lecture on transformational leadership! I've heard Prof Vincent Anigbogu speak - he's amazing and provokes ones thinking way outside the box! He will touch on alternative model for Africa's development. Send it to all your networks. Edith [cid:image001.jpg@01C950A1.CB4281E0]

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Cost-Conscious Companies Turn to Open-Source Software
by Dorcas Muthoni 01 Dec '08

01 Dec '08

As the recession puts pressure on tech spending, many companies are turning to open-source software to handle more IT tasks http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/nov2008/tc20081130_069698.ht… -- 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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Rising Voices WAD 2008 Chat (Dec 3): Citizen Media and HIV/AIDS
by Janet Feldman 30 Nov '08

30 Nov '08

Dear all, In commemoration of World AIDS Day, Rising Voices (http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org) will be hosting a live chat on Wednesday, December 3rd at the 3 p.m. Nairobi time: 7am (New York, EST) 10am (Buenos Aires) 12pm (London, GMT) 2 pm (Cape Town, Beirut) 3pm (Nairobi, Moscow) 5.30pm (New Delhi) 8pm (Beijing, Manila) 9pm (Tokyo) 11pm (Sydney) To participate please go to: http://www.worknets.org/chat. Login instructions: Login using your name and then select the room you want to join by clicking enter. Once in the room, select a font color on the left side of the screen, then join the chat. The chat will be facilitated by Serina Kalande and Daudi Were and the discussion will build on a similar chat that Serina and Daudi organized back in April of this year which asked the following question: "how can citizen media be used to supplement and improve the mainstream media's coverage of the AIDS epidemic? This chat will start out focusing on two Rising Voices grantee projects, REPACTED in Nakuru, Kenya and AIDS Rights Congo based in Brazzaville. We will learn how both organizations have implemented blogging and video outreach programs to spread awareness about their initiatives in AIDS prevention and advocating for the rights of HIV-positive individuals. http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org/projects/repacted-kenya and http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org/projects/aids-rights-congo/ Other discussion topics include: What are the factors to weigh when HIV-positive bloggers go public about their status? How can blogging support networks form online? What about online forums? What are other new media tools, such as mapping mashups, that can be used effectively? If there are other topics that you would like to discuss during the chat, please respond with your ideas. I hope that as many of you as possible can make it. As a primer to the conversation I encourage you all to take a look at a recent post written by Juliana Rincón on Global Voices about AIDS awareness through video. Especially fascinating is a video podcast produced by QAFBeijing, which interviews South African grand justice Edwin Cameron, the country's only government official who has gone public about his HIV status. http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/11/27/aids-awareness-through-video/ And here is a video of a fascinating conversation among the members of the Breaking the Silence in Kwa Mashu project about the fear of discussing HIV status in their community. http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org/projects/breaking-the-silence-in-kwa-m… All the best, David Sasaki Rising Voices osopecoso(a)gmail.com

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] EA IGF Summary Report and Presentations
by Gakuru Alex 28 Nov '08

28 Nov '08

Dear Harry, <http://www.eaigf.or.ke/images/stories/EAIGF_Report_Summary_for_India.pdf> does not appear as a summary report since it appears more of (an untitled save themed) "statement of purpose." As requested earlier, the original presentations are necessary to enable those that participated factually validate what will be presented at India IGF as a true reflection of local deliberations. Therefore, when might we expect all speakers' presentations and a "fuller" summary published? regards, Alex PS: You re-spelled consumers mailing list address correct email:<ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> (I've corrected it on this reply) AG 2008/11/28 Harry Hare <harry(a)africanedevelopment.org>: > Dear All, > > Please note that the draft summary report of the first East African IGF is > now available for your input and comments on the EAIGF website > www.eaigf.or.ke. This will form the basis of the presentation from East > Africa at the IGF in Hyderabad, India next week. You can also download the > presentations that were delivered at the forum. > > Kindest Regards > Harry > --- > African eDevelopment Resource Centre > eDevelopment House > 604 Limuru Road, Old Muthaiga > PO Box 49475 00100, Nairobi > Kenya > Tel +254 20 3741646/7 > Cel +254 725 650044 > > > -------------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > -------------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > _______________________________________________ > skunkworks mailing list > skunkworks(a)my.co.ke > http://ole.kenic.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > Blog http://skunkworks-ke.blogspot.com > Beta Blog http://blog.my.co.ke > Get Skunkworks RSS Feeds: http://www.jahazi.com/rss/ >

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BungeSMS on K24 TV and on twitter.com
by Wainaina Mungai 27 Nov '08

27 Nov '08

BungeSMS ran on K24 TV last night with an appeal for Kenyans to give their views on MPs taxation. It's unanimous!! 100% of Kenyans polled demanded that MPs must pay taxes or face the axe in 2012. Congratulatory messages have also been sent in recognition of the MPs who opted to be taxed especially Hon. Muthama. The results have been sampled on K24's Big Story and will be availed on http://www.bungesms.com . K24 TV has been proactive in supporting citizen-centric approach to news reporting. The viewers were asked to send their constituency name and they messages to 3454, the BungeSMS number. Follow our progress on the Twitter page http://twitter.com/bungesms and on http://www.bungesms.com Regards, Wainaina

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When content becomes harmful....hard questions?
by aki 27 Nov '08

27 Nov '08

A very tragic day in India and while the situation unfolds, there are some concerns that content can have its problems. One of the biggest sites that have been busy is a service called Tweeter which allows members to share information. The members are doing so publicy and seems placing the recovery ops at risk. Anyway, I thought I'd share my thoughts.

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WSA Award Global contest on multi media content
by Gakiria 27 Nov '08

27 Nov '08

Hi All, Below for your information.. Apologies for crossposting Andrew ********************************************************************************************************************************************************** The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global contest for selecting and promoting the world's best practice examples in e-content and creativity. The initiative was started in 2003 in the framework of the United Nations' World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and sees bridging the Digital Divide and the Content Gap as its overall goal. As of today WSA involves representatives from 168 countries all over the world. Focusing on cultural identity and diversity, the WSA looks for multimedia projects that effectively and creatively work with quality contents and digitalize educational, scientific and cultural heritage. Every two years the World Summit Award (WSA) organizes an international competition of creative multimedia content/products from all country experts according to 8 categories, these categories are: - e-Government & Institutions - e-Health & Environment - e-Learning & Education - e-Entertainment & Games - e-Culture & Heritage - e-Science & Technology - e-Business & Commerce - e-Inclusion & Participation The WSA contest is open to any university, institution, organization, individual, company that has created / creates multimedia content in either online format or offline on CD-ROM that would fit any of the above categories. *Please Note the following:* - There is no limitation regarding the platform of the applications - All products must be complete products and may not be drafts, demonstrations or unfinished prototypes. - The release year of the product must be 2007 or 2008 - The producer of the product must have all the copyright permissions for pictures, sound, content etc - English must be used as the language for the producer and product information - All products may be submitted only once - Products can be submitted either in soft copy via the address below, or physically delivered at the KeLC offices, EMS Building, Kenya Institute of Education, Muranga Road, NAIROBI *The deadline for all products to reach the Kenya e-Learning Center is 15 January 2009*. It is however advisable to submit the products well in advance. Once the products are received they will be pre-evaluated before forwarding to the WSA Headquarters in Austria, where an international grand jury will examine and select the best products in April 2009. I would like to encourage all those who have created multimedia products either in online or CD-ROM format within any subject discipline according to any of the above 8 categories, to consider participation in this contest and keep our Kenyan Flag flying high. Also if you know anybody else in the Kenyan Diaspora that is creating multimedia content, please do not hesitate to share this email as this is for the benefit of all. For further information and/or clarification, please get in touch with us at the address below. * * *Kenya e-Learning Center* *Tel: 020 <tel:020> 3749900-9 Ext 230* *info(a)kelc.org*

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BungeSMS on K24 TV and on twitter.com
by Wainaina Mungai 26 Nov '08

26 Nov '08

BungeSMS has today run on K24 TV with an appeal for Kenyans to give their views on MPs taxation. It's unanimous!! 100% of Kenyans polled demanded that MPs must pay taxes or face the axe in 2012. Congratulatory messages have also been sent in recognition of the MPs who opted to be taxed especially Hon. Muthama. The results have been sampled on K24's Big Story and will be availed on http://www.bungesms.com . K24 TV has been proactive in supporting citizen-centric approach to news reporting. The viewers were asked to send their constituency name and they messages to 3454, the BungeSMS number. Follow our progress on the Twitter page http://twitter.com/bungesms and on http://www.bungesms.com Regards, Wainaina -- Sent from my mobile device

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