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APPLY NOW for the Internet Society Fellowship to IETF 100 - Singapore **
by Grace Mutung'u 01 Aug '17

01 Aug '17

Hello All, The Internet Society is inviting applications for its Fellowship to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). The Fellowship programme allows technologists, engineers and researchers from emerging and developing economies to attend an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting. As you know, the IETF is the Internet's premier standards-making body, responsible for the development of protocols used in IP-based networks. IETF participants represent an international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers involved in the technical operation of the Internet and the continuing evolution of Internet architecture. Fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process. The Internet Society is currently accepting applications for the following: ** IETF 100, November 12-17, 2017, Singapore* Information about the programme and links to apply can be found at: http://bit.ly/1HaKPt5. Applications will close on 6 August, 2017 and successful candidates will be notified on 28 August, 2017. *We encourage you to apply for this opportunity or pass this information about the programme to individuals in your network that have a keen interest in the open standards development activities of the IETF.* If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Niel Harper at harper(a)isoc.org. Regards, ----------------------------- *Niel Harper* Senior Manager, Next Generation Leaders Programmes Internet Society 1775 Wiehle Avenue Reston, VA 20190 Email: harper(a)isoc.org Skype: OlokunBB Follow us on Twitter @ISOC_NextGen <https://twitter.com/ISOC_NextGen> _______________________________________________ Programme-announce-il mailing list Programme-announce-il(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/programme-announce-il

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RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando
by Etinick Mutinda 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

Condolences to the family of the late Chris Musando. A tragic and sad day for our country. Etinick Mutinda > On 31 Jul 2017, at 19:30, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musand

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Re: [kictanet] Gov't threatens to shut media houses announcing election results - Citizentv.co.ke
by Wamathai (HapaKenya) 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

My understanding on this matter, after an explanation from IEBC, is that media houses are free to share results as long as they don't announce a winner. That is the sole purview of the IEBC. The CS and IEBC should clarify ASAP to avoid confusion. > > > > On 29 July 2017 at 19:32, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Send kictanet mailing list submissions to >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: Gov't threatens to shut media houses announcing election >> results - Citizentv.co.ke (Ali Hussein) >> 2. Re: Gov't threatens to shut media houses announcing election >> results - Citizentv.co.ke (Dorcas Muthoni) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2017 19:22:50 +0300 >> From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Gov't threatens to shut media houses >> announcing election results - Citizentv.co.ke >> Message-ID: <C03360CE-AC4C-4D8D-9D49-DD0C3C766CBA(a)hussein.me.ke> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> Dorcas >> >> You are being disingenuous. No media house in this country has ever >> purported to carry official results. However media houses can and should >> announce the results from different polling stations and constituencies. >> Often times the lack of information is what causes unnecessary pressure and >> concern. By the way it instructive to note that IEBC will put results on >> its portal and I understand that they actually provide APIs? >> >> I think what you mean to say is that the media should act responsibly? >> Any Kenyan with a social media account, access to media can tally make >> their own tallies. >> >> I'm curious why this major concern about media houses announcing results? >> What are we missing here? There is just too much pressure and focus to >> curb flow of information. This is a democracy. Let us remember that. And >> our constitution is clear and explicit on access to information. Let us >> leave KANU tactics where they belong. In the past. >> >> Unless of course the CS was misquoted or taken out of context? >> #JustAsking.. >> >> Ali Hussein >> Principal >> Hussein & Associates >> +254 0713 601113 >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> Skype: abu-jomo >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> >> "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a >> habit." ~ Aristotle >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> > On 29 Jul 2017, at 5:49 PM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> > >> > The media must act very responsibly. On this one, I will support the >> CS. Everyone may tally but a media house cannot purport to have the >> official record. Only IEBC has the mandate. >> > >> >> On Jul 29, 2017 4:13 PM, "Barrack Otieno via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> This doesn't sound right. Two steps forwad one back. >> >> >> >> Regards >> >> >> >>> On Sat, Jul 29, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> https://citizentv.co.ke/news/govt-threatens-to-shut-media-ho >> uses-announcing-election-results-171742/?utm_source=onesigna >> l&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=onesignal_notifications >> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> kictanet mailing list >> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >>> >> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail.com >> >>> >> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy >> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >>> >> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable >> behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect >> privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Barrack O. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> > >> > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>

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Re: [kictanet] RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando
by Patrick Mulwa 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

My deepest condolences to his friends and family. I was present and enjoyed his electoral process explanation at the Kenya Internet Governance forum 2017. On Jul 31, 2017 5:44 PM, "Peter Mbatha via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: It's indeed sad, condolences to the family and ICT fraternity in general. On Jul 31, 2017 16:52, "Felicia Solomon via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > RIP Chris Musando. > > This is very sad indeed. > > Felicia > > On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 4:43 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > wrote: > >> Send kictanet mailing list submissions to >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando (Tracy Kadesa Adolwa) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:43:15 +0300 >> From: Tracy Kadesa Adolwa <kadesatracy(a)gmail.com> >> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando >> Message-ID: >> <CAHs2UYvHB41PQwAEHqBo5trgkLvVDN9qOc+QsaF8NB-uZJe9_w(a)mail.gm >> ail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Too sad! >> >> -Regards >> >> >> Tracy Kadesa, >> LL.B ,University of Nairobi. >> Dip KSL >> legalwalk.wordpress.com >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 3:52 PM, Ronald Ojino via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> > Condolences to the family of Mr.Musando, this is quite a loss >> > >> > On 31-Jul-2017 3:47 PM, "Poncelet Ileleji via kictanet" < >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> > >> >> Condolences to you all in Kenya on the loss of Chris. May the good >> God >> >> guide is family, RIP Chris. >> >> >> >> Poncelet >> >> >> >> On 31 July 2017 at 12:41, Abdalla via kictanet < >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> >>> >> >>> RIP Chris. >> >>> >> >>> We will surely miss your contributions to the Community >> >>> >> >>> Kind regards, >> >>> >> >>> Abdalla Omari. >> >>> *Chief Executive Officer* >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> On Jul 31, 2017, at 3:30 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < >> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> RIP Chris, >> >>> >> >>> So untimely. condolences to his family. >> >>> >> >>> Regards >> >>> >> >>> On 7/31/17, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >>> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> Chris Musando, the IEBC ICT manager honored the invite to participate >> at >> >>> the 2017 Kenya IGF. He gave some good perspectives on Internet and >> >>> Elections. Here is the video of the proceedings >> >>> https://www.facebook.com/KenyaIGF/videos/1401631396551852/ >> >>> >> >>> We pay tribute to him, and RIP. May his family find consolation in >> these >> >>> trying moments. >> >>> >> >>> Regards. >> >>> ______________________ >> >>> Mwendwa Kivuva >> >>> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> -- >> >>> Barrack O. Otieno >> >>> +254721325277 <+254%20721%20325277> >> >>> +254733206359 <+254%20733%20206359> >> >>> Skype: barrack.otieno >> >>> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A >> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> kictanet mailing list >> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >>> >> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> >>> ailman/options/kictanet/ceo%40kenic.or.ke >> >>> >> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >> platform >> >>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the >> ICT >> >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> >>> >> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, >> >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect >> privacy, do >> >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> kictanet mailing list >> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >>> >> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> >>> ailman/options/kictanet/pileleji%40ymca.gm >> >>> >> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >> platform >> >>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the >> ICT >> >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> >>> >> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, >> >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect >> privacy, do >> >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >>> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Poncelet O. Ileleji MBCS >> >> Coordinator >> >> The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio >> >> MDI Road Kanifing South >> >> P. O. Box 421 Banjul >> >> The Gambia, West Africa >> >> Tel: (220) 4370240 <(220)%20437-0240> >> >> Fax:(220) 4390793 <(220)%20439-0793> >> >> Cell:(220) 9912508 <(220)%20991-2508> >> >> Skype: pons_utd >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *www.ymca.gm <http://www.ymca.gm>http://jokkolabs.net/en/ >> >> <http://jokkolabs.net/en/>www.waigf.org >> >> <http://www.waigf.org>www,insistglobal.com <http://www.itag.gm> >> www.npoc.org >> >> <http://www.npoc.org>http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753 >> >> <http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753>*www.diplointernetgovernance.org >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> kictanet mailing list >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> >> ailman/options/kictanet/ronojinx%40gmail.com >> >> >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> >> >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, >> >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, >> do >> >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> > >> > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ >> > mailman/options/kictanet/kadesatracy%40gmail.com >> > >> > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> > >> > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, >> > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, >> do >> > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > >> > >>

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RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando
by Felicia Solomon 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

RIP Chris Musando. This is very sad indeed. Felicia On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 4:43 PM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando (Tracy Kadesa Adolwa) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:43:15 +0300 > From: Tracy Kadesa Adolwa <kadesatracy(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] RIP IEBC ICT Manager Chris Musando > Message-ID: > <CAHs2UYvHB41PQwAEHqBo5trgkLvVDN9qOc+QsaF8NB-uZJe9_w@mail. > gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Too sad! > > -Regards > > > Tracy Kadesa, > LL.B ,University of Nairobi. > Dip KSL > legalwalk.wordpress.com > > > > On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 3:52 PM, Ronald Ojino via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Condolences to the family of Mr.Musando, this is quite a loss > > > > On 31-Jul-2017 3:47 PM, "Poncelet Ileleji via kictanet" < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> Condolences to you all in Kenya on the loss of Chris. May the good God > >> guide is family, RIP Chris. > >> > >> Poncelet > >> > >> On 31 July 2017 at 12:41, Abdalla via kictanet < > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> > >>> > >>> RIP Chris. > >>> > >>> We will surely miss your contributions to the Community > >>> > >>> Kind regards, > >>> > >>> Abdalla Omari. > >>> *Chief Executive Officer* > >>> > >>> > >>> On Jul 31, 2017, at 3:30 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < > >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>> > >>> RIP Chris, > >>> > >>> So untimely. condolences to his family. > >>> > >>> Regards > >>> > >>> On 7/31/17, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > > >>> wrote: > >>> > >>> Chris Musando, the IEBC ICT manager honored the invite to participate > at > >>> the 2017 Kenya IGF. He gave some good perspectives on Internet and > >>> Elections. Here is the video of the proceedings > >>> https://www.facebook.com/KenyaIGF/videos/1401631396551852/ > >>> > >>> We pay tribute to him, and RIP. May his family find consolation in > these > >>> trying moments. > >>> > >>> Regards. > >>> ______________________ > >>> Mwendwa Kivuva > >>> twitter.com/lordmwesh > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Barrack O. Otieno > >>> +254721325277 <+254%20721%20325277> > >>> +254733206359 <+254%20733%20206359> > >>> Skype: barrack.otieno > >>> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> kictanet mailing list > >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > >>> > >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > >>> ailman/options/kictanet/ceo%40kenic.or.ke > >>> > >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > >>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > >>> > >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, > >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, > do > >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> kictanet mailing list > >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > >>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > >>> > >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > >>> ailman/options/kictanet/pileleji%40ymca.gm > >>> > >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > >>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > >>> > >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, > >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, > do > >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Poncelet O. Ileleji MBCS > >> Coordinator > >> The Gambia YMCAs Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio > >> MDI Road Kanifing South > >> P. O. Box 421 Banjul > >> The Gambia, West Africa > >> Tel: (220) 4370240 <(220)%20437-0240> > >> Fax:(220) 4390793 <(220)%20439-0793> > >> Cell:(220) 9912508 <(220)%20991-2508> > >> Skype: pons_utd > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> *www.ymca.gm <http://www.ymca.gm>http://jokkolabs.net/en/ > >> <http://jokkolabs.net/en/>www.waigf.org > >> <http://www.waigf.org>www,insistglobal.com <http://www.itag.gm> > www.npoc.org > >> <http://www.npoc.org>http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753 > >> <http://www.wsa-mobile.org/node/753>*www.diplointernetgovernance.org > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> kictanet mailing list > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > >> > >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > >> ailman/options/kictanet/ronojinx%40gmail.com > >> > >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > >> > >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, > >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, > do > >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > >> > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > kictanet mailing list > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > > mailman/options/kictanet/kadesatracy%40gmail.com > > > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and > development. > > > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and > bandwidth, > > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > > > >

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INVESTOR BULLETIN: INITIAL COIN OFFERINGS
by WANGARI KABIRU 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

A great piece below for those interested in the coins space. Would Kenya have ICOs? Blessed week! Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". : https://www.investor.gov/additional-resources/news-alerts/alerts-bulletins/… INVESTOR BULLETIN: INITIAL COIN OFFERINGS 07/25/2017 Developers, businesses, and individuals increasingly are using initial coin offerings, also called ICOs or token sales, to raise capital. These activities may provide fair and lawful investment opportunities. However, new technologies and financial products, such as those associated with ICOs, can be used improperly to entice investors with the promise of high returns in a new investment space. The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is issuing this Investor Bulletin to make investors aware of potential risks of participating in ICOs. Background – Initial Coin Offerings Virtual coins or tokens are created and disseminated using distributed ledger or blockchain technology. Recently promoters have been selling virtual coins or tokens in ICOs. Purchasers may use fiat currency (e.g., U.S. dollars) or virtual currencies to buy these virtual coins or tokens. Promoters may tell purchasers that the capital raised from the sales will be used to fund development of a digital platform, software, or other projects and that the virtual tokens or coins may be used to access the platform, use the software, or otherwise participate in the project. Some promoters and initial sellers may lead buyers of the virtual coins or tokens to expect a return on their investment or to participate in a share of the returns provided by the project. After they are issued, the virtual coins or tokens may be resold to others in a secondary market on virtual currency exchanges or other platforms. Depending on the facts and circumstances of each individual ICO, the virtual coins or tokens that are offered or sold may be securities. If they are securities, the offer and sale of these virtual coins or tokens in an ICO are subject to the federal securities laws. On July 25, 2017, the SEC issued a Report of Investigation under Section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 describing an SEC investigation of The DAO, a virtual organization, and its use of distributed ledger or blockchain technology to facilitate the offer and sale of DAO Tokens to raise capital. The Commission applied existing U.S. federal securities laws to this new paradigm, determining that DAO Tokens were securities. The Commission stressed that those who offer and sell securities in the U.S. are required to comply with federal securities laws, regardless of whether those securities are purchased with virtual currencies or distributed with blockchain technology. To facilitate understanding of this new and complex area, here are some basic concepts that you should understand before investing in virtual coins or tokens: What is a blockchain? A blockchain is an electronic distributed ledger or list of entries – much like a stock ledger – that is maintained by various participants in a network of computers. Blockchains use cryptography to process and verify transactions on the ledger, providing comfort to users and potential users of the blockchain that entries are secure. Some examples of blockchain are the Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains, which are used to create and track transactions in bitcoin and ether, respectively. What is a virtual currency or virtual token or coin? A virtual currency is a digital representation of value that can be digitally traded and functions as a medium of exchange, unit of account, or store of value. Virtual tokens or coins may represent other rights as well. Accordingly, in certain cases, the tokens or coins will be securities and may not be lawfully sold without registration with the SEC or pursuant to an exemption from registration. What is a virtual currency exchange? A virtual currency exchange is a person or entity that exchanges virtual currency for fiat currency, funds, or other forms of virtual currency. Virtual currency exchanges typically charge fees for these services. Secondary market trading of virtual tokens or coins may also occur on an exchange. These exchanges may not be registered securities exchanges or alternative trading systems regulated under the federal securities laws. Accordingly, in purchasing and selling virtual coins and tokens, you may not have the same protections that would apply in the case of stocks listed on an exchange. Who issues virtual tokens or coins? Virtual tokens or coins may be issued by a virtual organization or other capital raising entity. A virtual organization is an organization embodied in computer code and executed on a distributed ledger or blockchain. The code, often called a “smart contract,” serves to automate certain functions of the organization, which may include the issuance of certain virtual coins or tokens. The DAO, which was a decentralized autonomous organization, is an example of a virtual organization. Some Key Points to Consider When Determining Whether to Participate in an ICO If you are thinking about participating in an ICO, here are some things you should consider. Depending on the facts and circumstances, the offering may involve the offer and sale of securities. If that is the case, the offer and sale of virtual coins or tokens must itself be registered with the SEC, or be performed pursuant to an exemption from registration. Before investing in an ICO, ask whether the virtual tokens or coins are securities and whether the persons selling them registered the offering with the SEC. A few things to keep in mind about registration:If an offering is registered, you can find information (such as a registration statement or “Form S-1”) on SEC.gov throughEDGAR.If a promoter states that an offering is exempt from registration, and you are not an accredited investor, you should be very careful – most exemptions have net worth or income requirements.Although ICOs are sometimes described ascrowdfunding contracts, it is possible that they are not being offered and sold in compliance with the requirements of Regulation Crowdfunding or with the federal securities laws generally. Ask what your money will be used for and what rights the virtual coin or token provides to you. The promoter should have a clear business plan that you can read and that you understand. The rights the token or coin entitles you to should be clearly laid out, often in a white paper or development roadmap. You should specifically ask about how and when you can get your money back in the event you wish to do so. For example, do you have a right to give the token or coin back to the company or to receive a refund? Or can you resell the coin or token? Are there any limitations on your ability to resell the coin or token?If the virtual token or coin is a security, federal and state securities laws require investment professionals and their firms who offer, transact in, or advise on investments to be licensed or registered. You can visit Investor.gov to check the registration status and background of these investment professionals.Ask whether the blockchain is open and public, whether the code has been published, and whether there has been an independent cybersecurity audit.Fraudsters often use innovations and new technologies to perpetrate fraudulent investment schemes. Fraudsters may entice investors by touting an ICO investment “opportunity” as a way to get into this cutting-edge space, promising or guaranteeing high investment returns. Investors should always be suspicious of jargon-laden pitches, hard sells, and promises of outsized returns. Also, it is relatively easy for anyone to use blockchain technology to create an ICO that looks impressive, even though it might actually be a scam.Virtual currency exchanges and other entities holding virtual currencies, virtual tokens or coins may be susceptible to fraud, technical glitches, hacks, or malware. Virtual tokens or virtual currency may be stolen by hackers. Investing in an ICO may limit your recovery in the event of fraud or theft. While you may have rights under the federal securities laws, your ability to recover may be significantly limited. If fraud or theft results in you or the organization that issued the virtual tokens or coins losing virtual tokens, virtual currency, or fiat currency, you may have limited recovery options. Third-party wallet services, payment processors, and virtual currency exchanges that play important roles in the use of virtual currencies may be located overseas or be operating unlawfully. Law enforcement officials may face particular challenges when investigating ICOs and, as a result, investor remedies may be limited. These challenges include: Tracing money. Traditional financial institutions (such as banks) often are not involved with ICOs or virtual currency transactions, making it more difficult to follow the flow of money.International scope. ICOs and virtual currency transactions and users span the globe. Although the SEC regularly obtains information from abroad (such as through cross-border agreements), there may be restrictions on how the SEC can use the information and it may take more time to get the information. In some cases, the SEC may be unable to obtain information from persons or entities located overseas.No central authority. As there is no central authority that collects virtual currency user information, the SEC generally must rely on other sources for this type of information.Freezing or securing virtual currency. Law enforcement officials may have difficulty freezing or securing investor funds that are held in a virtual currency. Virtual currency wallets are encrypted and unlike money held in a bank or brokerage account, virtual currencies may not be held by a third-party custodian. Be careful if you spot any of these potential warning signs of investment fraud. “Guaranteed” high investment returns. There is no such thing as guaranteed high investment returns. Be wary of anyone who promises that you will receive a high rate of return on your investment, with little or no risk.Unsolicited offers. An unsolicited sales pitch may be part of a fraudulent investment scheme. Exercise extreme caution if you receive an unsolicited communication—meaning you didn’t ask for it and don’t know the sender—about an investment opportunity.Sounds too good to be true. If the investment sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Remember that investments providing higher returns typically involve more risk.Pressure to buy RIGHT NOW. Fraudsters may try to create a false sense of urgency to get in on the investment. Take your time researching an investment opportunity before handing over your money.Unlicensed sellers. Many fraudulent investment schemes involve unlicensed individuals or unregistered firms. Check license and registration status on Investor.gov.No net worth or income requirements. The federal securities laws require securities offerings to be registered with the SEC unless an exemption from registration applies. Many registration exemptions require that investors are accredited investors; some others have investment limits. Be highly suspicious of private (i.e., unregistered) investment opportunities that do not ask about your net worth or income or whether investment limits apply. *** Before making any investment, carefully read any materials you are given and verify the truth of every statement you are told about the investment. For more information about how to research an investment, read our publication Ask Questions. Investigate the individuals and firms offering the investment, and check out their backgrounds onInvestor.gov and by contacting your state securities regulator. Many fraudulent investment schemes involve unlicensed individuals or unregistered firms. Additional Resources SEC Investor Alert: Bitcoin and Other Virtual Currency-Related Investments SEC Investor Alert: Ponzi Schemes Using Virtual Currencies SEC Investor Alert: Social Media and Investing – Avoiding Fraud The Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has provided this information as a service to investors. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of SEC policy. If you have questions concerning the meaning or application of a particular law or rule, please consult with an attorney who specializes in securities law.

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Gov't threatens to shut media houses announcing election results - Citizentv.co.ke
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

https://citizentv.co.ke/news/govt-threatens-to-shut-media-houses-announcing…

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 122, Issue 126
by ArkAn | أركان 30 Jul '17

30 Jul '17

IEBC constitutionally mandate to declare results. Kenya is governed by Public Opinion NOT Constitution. Raila Odinga has destroyed the IEBC's election arbiter role in the Court of Public Opinion. Therefore it matters not what the Constitution says but what or who will own the Court of Public Opinion on August 9th. It is it or them that will determine the winner. Brace yourselves. Yasin On Sun, Jul 30, 2017 at 10:45 AM, <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Gov't threatens to shut media houses announcingelection > results - Citizentv.co.ke (Francis Monyango) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2017 10:44:47 +0300 > From: Francis Monyango <monyango93(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Gov't threatens to shut media houses > announcingelection results - Citizentv.co.ke > Message-ID: > <CAOnWQhiN90G+4HEBZWCOntwn2iZbpb-eD-- > p9MpzVtjKUn31Cw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I wonder why so much reference is made to 2007/8 elections yet we had an > election under the new constitution in 2013 which was peaceful. All these > new guidelines and information controls are raising tensions for nothing. > The IEBC is the referee and not the cameraman on the sidelines. They have > the final say on who the winner is, not the cameraman. > > On 29 Jul 2017 23:16, "Liz Orembo via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Results announced at the constituency level are official and final. > > What's wrong with tallying? > > > > The media, including online communities can tally but it is the IEBC's > > role to declare. This was also echoed during the KIGF by the IEBC rep. > > > > On Jul 29, 2017 10:19 PM, "Deborah via kictanet" < > > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > >> Hello, > >> > >> On Thursday I attended an observers' briefing at Bomas. It was meant to > >> start at 11 but started at around 11:45. The only Kenyan media house I > >> spotted was Citizen which came in at around 12:45 after the briefing by > the > >> commissioners. They only caught the plenary session. I wouldn't be > >> surprised if that is what happened at this function. > >> > >> Concerning the tallying, IEBC stated the media would be streaming the > >> results real-time as it receives them. IEBC is clear that only one > >> announcement will be made on the winner, and it is the only one to make > >> that announcement. I believe this is what they are guarding against, > >> premature announcements. > >> > >> Deborah > >> ------------------------------ > >> From: kanini mutemi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > >> Sent: ?29/?07/?2017 20:35 > >> To: deborah.wanjugu(a)gmail.com > >> Cc: kanini mutemi <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> > >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Gov't threatens to shut media houses > >> announcingelection results - Citizentv.co.ke > >> > >> @Ali like you I am also curious on this insistence on 'Tally but do not > >> announce'. > >> > >> On Sat, Jul 29, 2017 at 8:09 PM, Davis Onsakia via kictanet < > >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> > >>> The IEBC have indicated that the results will be on their portal as > >>> announced at the constituency tallying centre. > >>> > >>> What's wrong with a media house picking that and just doing some simple > >>> arithmetic? And of course attributing the source of the figures to > IEBC, > >>> unless there's something sinister somebody is trying on Kenyans. > >>> > >>> My only hope is that the CS was either misquoted or his words taken out > >>> of context, as indicated by Ali. > >>> > >>> Regards, > >>> Davis Onsakia > >>> > >>> > >>> On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 at 8:00 PM Ali Hussein via kictanet < > >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>> > >>>> Dorcas > >>>> > >>>> That was the beginning of what we now call 'Fake News' depending on > >>>> which part of the political divide one was standing it. > >>>> > >>>> The point remains. You CANNOT threaten news media for carrying genuine > >>>> news and results. Those who do must of course be prepared for the full > >>>> force of the law. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> *Ali Hussein* > >>>> *Principal* > >>>> *Hussein & Associates* > >>>> +254 0713 601113 > >>>> > >>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim > >>>> > >>>> Skype: abu-jomo > >>>> > >>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > >>>> > >>>> "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act > but > >>>> a habit." ~ Aristotle > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Sent from my iPad > >>>> > >>>> On 29 Jul 2017, at 7:32 PM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < > >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> Ali, > >>>> > >>>> I think you know in 2008 a certain media attempt to be first caused > >>>> lots of problems. I can assure I would like the CS to act very tough > this > >>>> time. > >>>> > >>>> The onus is on the media houses and bloggers to abind responsibly. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On Jul 29, 2017 7:22 PM, "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> Dorcas > >>>>> > >>>>> You are being disingenuous. No media house in this country has ever > >>>>> purported to carry official results. However media houses can and > should > >>>>> announce the results from different polling stations and > constituencies. > >>>>> Often times the lack of information is what causes unnecessary > pressure and > >>>>> concern. By the way it instructive to note that IEBC will put > results on > >>>>> its portal and I understand that they actually provide APIs? > >>>>> > >>>>> I think what you mean to say is that the media should act > responsibly? > >>>>> Any Kenyan with a social media account, access to media can tally > make > >>>>> their own tallies. > >>>>> > >>>>> I'm curious why this major concern about media houses announcing > >>>>> results? What are we missing here? There is just too much pressure > and > >>>>> focus to curb flow of information. This is a democracy. Let us > remember > >>>>> that. And our constitution is clear and explicit on access to > information. > >>>>> Let us leave KANU tactics where they belong. In the past. > >>>>> > >>>>> Unless of course the CS was misquoted or taken out of context? > >>>>> #JustAsking.. > >>>>> > >>>>> *Ali Hussein* > >>>>> *Principal* > >>>>> *Hussein & Associates* > >>>>> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> > >>>>> > >>>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim > >>>>> > >>>>> Skype: abu-jomo > >>>>> > >>>>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > >>>>> > >>>>> "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act > >>>>> but a habit." ~ Aristotle > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Sent from my iPad > >>>>> > >>>>> On 29 Jul 2017, at 5:49 PM, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < > >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> The media must act very responsibly. On this one, I will support the > >>>>> CS. Everyone may tally but a media house cannot purport to have the > >>>>> official record. Only IEBC has the mandate. > >>>>> > >>>>> On Jul 29, 2017 4:13 PM, "Barrack Otieno via kictanet" < > >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> This doesn't sound right. Two steps forwad one back. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Regards > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On Sat, Jul 29, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet > >>>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> https://citizentv.co.ke/news/govt-threatens-to-shut-media-ho > >>>>>>> uses-announcing-election-results-171742/?utm_source=onesigna > >>>>>>> l&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=onesignal_notifications > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>>>> kictanet mailing list > >>>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >>>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > >>>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > >>>>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail.com > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder > >>>>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in > ICT policy > >>>>>>> and regulation. 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Device Management System (DMS) saga
by Francis Monyango 29 Jul '17

29 Jul '17

This is interesting... http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/news/Safaricom-affirms-opposition-CAs-ca… -- Francis Monyango Lawyer | ICT Policy and Legal Consultant www.monyango.com 0726792792

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Video Recording of Fake News: annoying symptom or life-threatening disease?
by Barrack Otieno 29 Jul '17

29 Jul '17

Listers, This might of interest to some. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com> Date: Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 7:23 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] Video Recording of Fake News: annoying symptom or life-threatening disease? To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Hello all, just to let you know that the video recording of this exciting discussion was posted live during Fake News: annoying symptom or life-threatening disease? from Internet Society on Livestream.com - https://livestream.com/ internetsociety/fakenews/videos/160001034 Warmest regards, Olivier On 13/07/2017 13:47, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond wrote: (Remote participation link below) Dear Colleagues, Fake news has been a buzzword since the US election provoked a debate at presidential level. But fake news are neither new, nor are they geographically constrained to the United States. This global topic stretches the limits of self-regulation as stakeholders grapple with identifying “fake news” and figuring out what might be done about it. >From the traditional Press to blogs, short messages and on-line videos, this topic has challenged everyone, from human editors to machine algorithms, from Roman times until now. We have assembled a Team of academics, journalists, content and social media industry, civil society and politicians to discuss fake news with our audience. Moderator: Maria Farrell Speakers: - Joanna Kulesza, PhD, assistant professor of international law and Internet governance, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Lodz, Poland(remotely): introduction / scene setting - Dominic Connor, Journalist: fake news in the Press - Karim Palant, Public Policy Manager UK, Facebook: industry approach - Gabrielle Guillemin, Senior Legal Officer, Article 19: impact on democracy & freedom of expression - Philip Virgo Advisory Board Digital Policy Alliance: impact on politics Full details of this session are on: http://bit.ly/2tIwipX *Join us by remote participation:* *Topic: Fake News: annoying symptom or life-threatening disease?* Time: Jul 13, 2017 6:00 PM London Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/754626574 Or iPhone one-tap (United Kingdom Toll): +442036950088 <+44%2020%203695%200088>,,754626574# Or Telephone: Dial: +44 (0) 20 3695 0088 <+44%2020%203695%200088> (United Kingdom Toll) Meeting ID: 754 626 574 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m= vVTXmVjuUo92UvAmgfT9dSnjlk_z3ovm Internet Society UK England Chapter http://www.isoc-e.org/ contact(a)isoc-e.org -- Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond, PhDhttp://www.gih.com/ocl.html _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] New blog and whitepaper "How Threats Against Domain Names Are Used to Censor Content"
by Ali Hussein 29 Jul '17

29 Jul '17

Grace It's very relevant and I think .Africa is implementing this during the Sunrise Period. Maybe @Alice Munyua can give us more information? By the way even KeNIC is implementing a Sunrise Period in the delegation of the second level domains (.ke) which I understand kicked off last weekend? @KeNIC can you maybe educate us on this? Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 7:06 AM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > I wonder how much.africa is implementing the trade mark clearing house and > whether this debate is relevant for Africa. > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > > EFF is now encouraging registrants to avoid domains that are subject to > the TMCH. From https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/ > 2017/07/how-threats-against-domain-names-used-censor-content: > > "Today EFF and Public Knowledge are releasing a whitepaper titled Which > Internet registries offer the best protection for domain owners? > <https://www.eff.org/files/2017/07/26/domain_registry_whitepaper.pdf> ... > > To draw one example of out of our whitepaper, if you're running a website > to criticize an established brand and you use that brand as part of your > domain name, it may be wise to avoid registering it in a top-level domain > that offers special rights and procedures to brand owners, that could > result in your domain name being wrongly taken away or could embroil you in > dispute settlement proceedings. > > This probably means you'll want to think twice about registering in any of > the newer global top-level domains (gTLDs), which provide brand owners > access to a privately-run Trademark Clearinghouse that gives them veto > powers that go far beyond those they would receive under the trademark law > of the United States or those of most other countries. > > For example, under U.S. trademark law, if a trademark applicant sought to > register an ordinary word such as smart, forex, hotel, one, love, cloud, > nyc, london, abc, or luxury, they would have to specify the category of > goods or services they provide, and protection for the mark might only be > extended to its use in a logo, rather than as a plain word. Yet each of the > plain words above has been registered in the Trademark Clearinghouse > <https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/03/icanns-special-privileges-trademark-o…>, > to prevent them being used in *any *of the new gTLDs without triggering a > warning to prospective registrants about possible infringement. > > This applies regardless of whether the planned usage covers the same > category of goods or services as the original trademark—indeed there isn't > even any way for the registrant to find out what that category was, or even > which country accepted the mark for registration, because the contents of > the Trademark Clearinghouse database are secret. And since 94% of > prospective registrants abandon > <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-23-en> their attempted > registration of a domain after receiving a trademark warning, this has a > drastic chilling effect on speech. > > EFF is currently participating in an ICANN > <https://www.eff.org/issues/icann> working group fighting to ensure that > brand owners' veto rights aren't extended even further (for example to > catch domains that include *typos* of brand names), and to prevent these > outrageous rules being applied to older gTLDs such as .com, .net, and .org. > But for now, you can minimize your exposure to trademark bullying by > avoiding registering your website in one of the new domains that is subject > to these unfair policies. Our whitepaper explains what to look for." > > -- > Jeremy Malcolm > Senior Global Policy Analyst > Electronic Frontier Foundationhttps://eff.orgjmalcolm@eff.org > > Tel: 415.436.9333 ext 161 > > :: Defending Your Rights in the Digital World :: > > Public key: https://www.eff.org/files/2016/11/27/key_jmalcolm.txt > PGP fingerprint: 75D2 4C0D 35EA EA2F 8CA8 8F79 4911 EC4A EDDF 1122 > > > _______________________________________________ > gnso-rpm-wg mailing list > gnso-rpm-wg(a)icann.org > https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/gnso-rpm-wg > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >

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Fwd: Reminder: The future of information ecosystems and reliable facts
by Barrack Otieno 29 Jul '17

29 Jul '17

Listers, In case it is of interest. Please fill in the survey. Thank you Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: lrainie(a)pewinternet.org via surveymonkey.com < member(a)surveymonkeyuser.com> Date: Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 9:37 PM Subject: Reminder: The future of information ecosystems and reliable facts To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com The future of information ecosystems and reliable facts (If you have already completed this survey, I apologize for this repeat message. I have tried to avoid re-asking people who have opened previous emails and done the survey, but I'm sure the record-keeping system here is NOT working 100% correctly. I'm also so grateful for your participation!) There are a few more days to be able to participate in this survey. The background: The Pew Research Center and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center conduct surveys of important stakeholders like you to assess the likely future impacts of the Internet. We hope you'll take 10 minutes to share your thoughts in this new canvassing of experts about technology’s trajectory in the coming decade. Our overarching question asks you to weigh in on *the likely future of information and misinformation online in the coming decade. * You will find a link to the survey in the blue box at the bottom of this email. Each elaboration you provide will remain anonymous unless you put your name and professional identity at the start of it. This is a confidential survey, however we encourage you to take credit for your remarks as this lends credibility to the results and contributes to a more vibrant conversation. Please feel free to share this material with thought leaders in your who would contribute meaningful insights on these questions. Here is the link to send: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7QZ2YPT While we strongly suggest you answer the survey as soon as you receive this invitation, it will be open through this month. The Pew Research Center and Elon University will issue a report later in 2017. In addition, your answers, attributed or anonymous, will also be added to Imagining the Internet research site. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of us. Thank you! Lee Rainie, lrainie(a)pewinternet.org Director, Internet and Technology Research Pew Research Center Janna Anderson, andersj(a)elon.edu Director, Imagining the Internet Center, Elon University Begin Survey <https://surveymonkey.com/tr/v1/te/akU_2BQc2vAhAsa_2B264x1g6_2FpF_2Fhy3Ehxbp…> Please do not forward this email as its survey link is unique to you. Unsubscribe <https://surveymonkey.com/tr/v1/te/akU_2BQc2vAhAsa_2B264x1g6_2FpF_2Fhy3Ehxbp…> from this list -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [AFRI-Discuss] Read the Post-ICANN59 Policy Report
by Barrack Otieno 29 Jul '17

29 Jul '17

Listers, For those who might have missed the report. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 2:28 AM Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Read the Post-ICANN59 Policy Report To: "afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" < afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Dear All, This Post-ICANN59 Policy Report captures outcomes and decisions as well as overviews of activities in Johannesburg. Representatives from the Advisory Committees and Supporting Organizations organized the program. We appreciate your contributions that lead to a successful ICANN59 Policy Forum. Click the link to read the report: https://go.icann.org/2sVmjdE ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list AFRI-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.afralo.org Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this list are more accurate: http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_ emec/presentation.html#anexo1 -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [At-Large] Security broken. WHOIS it?
by Barrack Otieno 29 Jul '17

29 Jul '17

Might be of interest to some. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Smythe <derek(a)aa419.org> Date: Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 1:26 AM Subject: [At-Large] Security broken. WHOIS it? To: at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://blog.aa419.org/2017/07/26/security-broken-whois-it/ As a consumer of WHOIS data in our attempt at fighting cyber fraud, we noticed WHOIS lookups failing the past day and a bit. This failure was noticed using various utilities across various platforms and locations. Further investigations shows the gTLD registry data format had changed for .net and .com domains, specifically the format line to the registrar’s WHOIS server. As per the ICANN specifications, and how it was, this should be the registry format (bold for the sake of emphasis): Domain Name: VERISIGN.COM Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC. Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com … But this has now become: Domain Name: VERISIGN.COM Registry Domain ID: 2703255_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.corporatedomains.com Naturally parsing data and looking for a string that should be an identifier, but has changed, will result in lookup failures. Using this observation and patching, suddenly saw the WHOIS lookup process start working again. This same observation was made in the .NET gTLD. Despite checking, no public notices are available on the ICANN website that this specification is changing: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/com-2012-12-07-en https://www.icann.org/resources/agreement/net-2017-07-01-en https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/advisories-2012-02-25-en It’s a concern that a data format can be changed unilaterally, leaving folks in the IT security field (and other legitimate consumers of such data) in the dark, especially when we see the mass proliferation of malicious domains targeting consumer, commerce and even governments. The process of looking up registration data rapidly is crucial for accurate identification to allow precise mitigation of such threats. Changes made in such a manner as this, undermines these efforts. Derek Smythe Artists Against 419 http://www.aa419.org _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Why Kenya’s telcos should push back on any shutdown orders
by Ali Hussein 29 Jul '17

29 Jul '17

Grace Thanks for sharing. This is an important conversation to have and clearly the Government hasn't committed explicitly on whether they have a Shutdown Plan in place. What is important at this time is to get a FIRM commitment from the Telcos that they have a PLAN in place if the Government decides to go ahead with the Shutdown anyway. Regards *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 9:31 AM, Grace Mutung'u via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Listers, > This blog post explores the relationship between telcos, their > customers/public and the government. It states: > "Telecommunications companies empower people to exercise freedom of > expression, but they can also enable politically motivated attempts to > control the flow of information online. Kenya is a champion of the digital > economy and has a strong reputation for putting technology to work for > people’s rights and interests. If the government orders a shutdown during > the election anyway, will Kenyan telcos stand firm against those demands?" > > Read on: > > https://www.accessnow.org/election-watch-kenya-orders- > internet-shutdown-will-telcos-help-keepiton/ > > -- > Grace Mutung'u > Skype: gracebomu > @Bomu > PGP ID : 0x33A3450F > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >

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Re: [kictanet] M-AKIBA SMSes: Is Safaricom sincere on innovation?
by Ali Hussein 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

Wangari You have raised an important point. Permission Marketing is becoming a critical issue in the era of more awareness on privacy. Most major companies have clauses in their Terms and Conditions that specifically state that they can market to you products and services from partners. I suspect this is the clause they are using to market the M-Akiba product. It's important for companies to differentiate between spam and a genuine marketing message. The problem with that is that its a very thin line. In the era of Mass Customization and Targeting its super lazy (and detrimental to their brands) for Telcos to just send out an email/SMS blast. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 3:18 PM, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Could someone explain how recently messages were received on the wonderful > product M-AKIBA by mobile phone holders - as an SMS invitation to signup to > this product listed for subscription not via the traditional stock broker > but via telcos; part of why it is lauded a digital innovation > > Where did the telephone numbers come from? Did the subscribers consent or > subscribe somewhere to be receiving messages? Should subscribers expect > more random messages and products/services this way? > > I ask this because there might be an opportunity for the young budding > entrepreneurs to get their wonderful products/services broadcasted to the > masses. > > Blessed day. > > Regards/Wangari > > --- > Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored > Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on > Earth". > > > On Saturday, 22 July 2017, 10:20, K Machuhi via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > The commentary response to the article by Kiringai kamau articulates the > needed paradigm shift in data. Safaricom etc are providing consumer > services which we willingly subscribe to. Collection of data is incidental > part of that service delivery process. > Individuals own their data. Where are the famed developers to make a > personal data repository app? One could even make money selling personal > data to Bobby and others in data science vocations. > As for civic data, as long as tax money was involved in its > collection....there should and will be a framework of obtaining that data. > Bureau of statistics website has quite some data gems but one needs 7th > sense to navigate and obtain the data..e.g. the 2009 census data. > > On 21 Jul 2017 09:12, "Walubengo J via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > > Let me start with a disclaimer :-) > > This post is not from me but one Robert Yawe, > > Have a read. > > https://www.cio.co.ke/ featured/is-safaricom-sincere- on-innovation/ > <https://www.cio.co.ke/featured/is-safaricom-sincere-on-innovation/> > > walu. > > ______________________________ _________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/listinfo/kictanet > <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ KICTANet/ > <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/ kmachuhi%40gmail.com > <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kmachuhi%40gmail.com> > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/wangarikabiru%40yahoo.co.uk > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN Seeking Mentor for Global Indigenous Ambassador Program
by Barrack Otieno 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

Listers, FYI. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: 2017-07-28 12:54 GMT+03:00 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN Seeking Mentor for Global Indigenous Ambassador Program To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> Bonjour à tous / Dear all, *FRANCAIS* : Il s’agit de volontaires pour un programme « Global Indigenous Ambassador » et la date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 juillet 2017 . L’annonce initiale en Anglais est disponible à https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-07-27-en *ENGLISH*: Please note that the deadline for application is 31 July 2017. Please read more at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-07-27-en Thanks -- Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement & Operations Manager – Africa Tel. +229 66015649 <+229%2066%2001%2056%2049>/ 97891228 / 65209067 www.icann.org _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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New blog and whitepaper "How Threats Against Domain Names Are Used to Censor Content"
by Grace Mutung'u 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

I wonder how much.africa is implementing the trade mark clearing house and whether this debate is relevant for Africa. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- EFF is now encouraging registrants to avoid domains that are subject to the TMCH. From https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/07/how-threats-against- domain-names-used-censor-content: "Today EFF and Public Knowledge are releasing a whitepaper titled Which Internet registries offer the best protection for domain owners? <https://www.eff.org/files/2017/07/26/domain_registry_whitepaper.pdf> ... To draw one example of out of our whitepaper, if you're running a website to criticize an established brand and you use that brand as part of your domain name, it may be wise to avoid registering it in a top-level domain that offers special rights and procedures to brand owners, that could result in your domain name being wrongly taken away or could embroil you in dispute settlement proceedings. This probably means you'll want to think twice about registering in any of the newer global top-level domains (gTLDs), which provide brand owners access to a privately-run Trademark Clearinghouse that gives them veto powers that go far beyond those they would receive under the trademark law of the United States or those of most other countries. For example, under U.S. trademark law, if a trademark applicant sought to register an ordinary word such as smart, forex, hotel, one, love, cloud, nyc, london, abc, or luxury, they would have to specify the category of goods or services they provide, and protection for the mark might only be extended to its use in a logo, rather than as a plain word. Yet each of the plain words above has been registered in the Trademark Clearinghouse <https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/03/icanns-special-privileges-trademark-o…>, to prevent them being used in *any *of the new gTLDs without triggering a warning to prospective registrants about possible infringement. This applies regardless of whether the planned usage covers the same category of goods or services as the original trademark—indeed there isn't even any way for the registrant to find out what that category was, or even which country accepted the mark for registration, because the contents of the Trademark Clearinghouse database are secret. And since 94% of prospective registrants abandon <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-23-en> their attempted registration of a domain after receiving a trademark warning, this has a drastic chilling effect on speech. EFF is currently participating in an ICANN <https://www.eff.org/issues/icann> working group fighting to ensure that brand owners' veto rights aren't extended even further (for example to catch domains that include *typos* of brand names), and to prevent these outrageous rules being applied to older gTLDs such as .com, .net, and .org. But for now, you can minimize your exposure to trademark bullying by avoiding registering your website in one of the new domains that is subject to these unfair policies. Our whitepaper explains what to look for." -- Jeremy Malcolm Senior Global Policy Analyst Electronic Frontier Foundationhttps://eff.orgjmalcolm@eff.org Tel: 415.436.9333 ext 161 :: Defending Your Rights in the Digital World :: Public key: https://www.eff.org/files/2016/11/27/key_jmalcolm.txt PGP fingerprint: 75D2 4C0D 35EA EA2F 8CA8 8F79 4911 EC4A EDDF 1122 _______________________________________________ gnso-rpm-wg mailing list gnso-rpm-wg(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/gnso-rpm-wg

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To succeed, edtech must be at the service of teaching, not the other way around.....
by WANGARI KABIRU 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

To succeed, edtech must be at the service of teaching, not the other way around..... Together, technology and teachers can revamp schools | | | | | | | | | | | Together, technology and teachers can revamp schools How the science of learning can get the best out of edtech | | | | "...IN 1953 B.F. Skinner visited his daughter’s maths class. The Harvard psychologist found every pupil learning the same topic in the same way at the same speed. A few days later he built his first “teaching machine”, which let children tackle questions at their own pace. By the mid-1960s similar gizmos were being flogged by door-to-door salesmen. Within a few years, though, enthusiasm for them had fizzled out.Since then education technology (edtech) has repeated the cycle of hype and flop, even as computers have reshaped almost every other part of life. One reason is the conservatism of teachers and their unions. But another is that the brain-stretching potential of edtech has remained unproven.....Today, however, Skinner’s heirs are forcing the sceptics to think again (see article). Backed by billionaire techies such as Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, schools around the world are using new software to “personalise” learning. This could help hundreds of millions of children stuck in dismal classes—but only if edtech boosters can resist the temptation to revive harmful ideas about how children learn. To succeed, edtech must be at the service of teaching, not the other way around....." Read on! Blessed day. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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IEBC 2017 REGISTER OF VOTERS
by Alex K 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

[image: Inline image 1] What an ICT lie with this IEBC to put a link for access to a register and then have STATISTICS ON REGISTERED VOTERS/ DISTRIBUTION OF REGISTERED VOTERS. It is so dishonest a move by such a Credible body especially to people in ICT. Best Regards, Mr. Alexander M. Kamau,

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Why Kenya’s telcos should push back on any shutdown orders
by Grace Mutung'u 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

Listers, This blog post explores the relationship between telcos, their customers/public and the government. It states: "Telecommunications companies empower people to exercise freedom of expression, but they can also enable politically motivated attempts to control the flow of information online. Kenya is a champion of the digital economy and has a strong reputation for putting technology to work for people’s rights and interests. If the government orders a shutdown during the election anyway, will Kenyan telcos stand firm against those demands?" Read on: https://www.accessnow.org/election-watch-kenya-orders-internet-shutdown-wil… -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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FW: Government Fellow Vacancy
by Du Toit, Jaco 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

Dear colleagues, This fellowship might be of interest to KICTAnet members. Regards Jaco [cid:image001.png@01D306A5.572C7C20] Jaco du Toit Adviser for Communication & Information UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization United Nations Avenue, UNON, Gigiri (Room 209) P.O. Box 30592-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel.: +254 (0)20 762 2346/2566 Mobile: +254 (0) 728 610 912 http://www.unesco.org/new/en/nairobi From: UNU-eGov [mailto:egov@unu.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 7:41 PM To: Du Toit, Jaco <j.dutoit(a)unesco.org> Subject: Government Fellow Vacancy Dear Colleague, The United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV) is recruiting eight (8) Government Fellows for a period of three months to contribute to its research, projects and activities. Two (2) Government Fellows will be recruited for every period starting on 1 October 2017, 1 January 2018, 1 April 2018, and 1 July 2018. Successful candidates will join international and multi-disciplinary project teams supervised by UNU-EGOV staff and comprising research, postdoctoral, academic and government fellows. For all the required qualifications, application procedure, and other information, please access: https://egov.unu.edu/vacancies/academic/government-fellow-2017.html#overview Please feel free to disseminate this Vacancy Announcement through your professional networks. Thank you very much for your attention. Best regards, United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV) Rua de Vila Flor 166, 4810-445 Guimarães, PORTUGAL egov.unu.edu | egov(a)unu.edu<mailto:egov@unu.edu>

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Fwd: [AFRI-Discuss] Seeking Mentor for ICANN Global Indigenous Ambassador Program
by Barrack Otieno 26 Jul '17

26 Jul '17

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 10:06 AM Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Seeking Mentor for ICANN Global Indigenous Ambassador Program To: "afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" < afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: "tribal-ambassador-sc(a)icann.org" <tribal-ambassador-sc(a)icann.org>, AtLarge Staff <atlarge_forward(a)icann.org> Dear All, ICANN announced the creation of the Global Indigenous Ambassador Program in June 2017. The program establishes two Indigenous Ambassadors, to be selected from under-represented indigenous communities. Through the inclusion of a broader and more diverse base of knowledgeable constituents, ICANN will be better equipped to support the next generation of the global Internet community. ICANN is now accepting applications for a Mentor for the two Global Indigenous Ambassadors. Mentors must be familiar with ICANN and At Large and been active in one of the constituencies. Mentors must also meet a number of criteria that are listed on this webpage <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1idwhPVdASTKz-Gz7zmb--xXsDoIzSdGqF4yE9…>. Among these are that they must follow the requirements for coaches as described in the ICANN Fellowship handbook for coaches which can be found here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oyvi36_PftzzGqanDehB4eapR5kPYtdE-javRkn…>. The selected Mentor will receive travel, hotel, and per diem for the ICANN60 Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to be held 28 October – 3 November 2017. *The deadline for submitting applications is 31 July 2017. * *Get your application here <https://goo.gl/forms/nJq425KPjPtBcofM2>. * ICANN encourages anyone who is qualified to apply for this special opportunity! Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [image: unknown.png] _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list AFRI-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.afralo.org Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this list are more accurate: http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_ emec/presentation.html#anexo1 -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: Good news for privacy in Tunisia
by Mwendwa Kivuva 26 Jul '17

26 Jul '17

Tunisians are worried that a biometric ID registration will does not provide enough protection for their privacy. During the biometric of 19.6 million Kenyan voters, this issue did not seem to come up prominently, at least not in this list. Read on. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wafa Ben-Hassine, Access Now <info(a)act.accessnow.org> Date: 25 July 2017 at 21:30 Subject: Good news for privacy in Tunisia To: kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com [image: Access Now] Mwendwa, *Good news: The final vote on Tunisia’s privacy-threatening national biometric ID proposal has been delayed.* And with the parliament heading into its August recess, the vote is not likely to be rescheduled until at least September. Access Now and our partners have been hard at work raising awareness about the bill here in Tunisia and around the world. We have been meeting with individual parliamentarians in the capital and with the local press, and we can tell you, your message is being heard. *After meeting with us, several key members of parliament said they agree that, as it stands, this proposal does not provide sufficient protections for Tunisians’ privacy.* The parliament has been under pressure from the Ministry of Interior to pass the biometric ID law quickly, without properly consulting civil society, the national Data Protection Authority, or other important stakeholders. *Many Tunisians — and even many members of parliament — have been kept in the dark about the proposal and what’s at stake if it should pass.* But our efforts — together with the invaluable work of our partners, including Al Bawsala and the Democratic Transition & Human Rights Support Center (DAAM) — have helped to balance the scales, and leaders in Tunisia’s parliament decided to focus on other priorities before the August recess. *Any delay is a big victory for our rights. *We now have another six weeks to make as much noise as we can about the proposal. First order of business, we’ll be urging Tunisia’s legislators to vote against the ID program. But we’ll also be working closely with partner organizations and concerned parliamentarians to introduce much-needed amendments, so if the law does pass, it will be as rights-respecting as possible. Our team here in Tunisia will be doing everything we can to take advantage of this opportunity to defend fundamental privacy rights. *Here’s how you can help us:* *Keep sharing the Facebook note to members of Tunisian parliament.* <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> Just a few weeks ago, very few people in Tunisia or globally had heard of this all-in-one ID system. Now, because of all the noise that we and our partners are making, politicians are taking notice. All this social media you have generated is being taken straight to the parliament and is forming a key part of our conversation with decision makers, which is why we’re asking you to keep it up over the next six weeks before the bill comes back up for a vote. *Follow us on Facebook <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…>, Twitter <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…>, and Instagram <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> for updates and more ways to take action.* [image: Facebook] <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> [image: Twitter] <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> [image: Instagram] <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> *Consider making a donation * <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…>*to support Access Now's work to defend and extend human rights online for Tunisians and users at risk around the world.* * <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…>* Politicians chasing shiny new technology without considering its impact on human rights is bad news — and not just in Tunisia. Casting the data collection net as wide as possible, without the safeguards required by both domestic and international law, puts us all at risk. Together, we can make our privacy rights central to these debates. Ever forward, Wafa Ben-Hassine Access Now, Tunis [image: Facebook] <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> [image: twitter] <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> [image: g+] <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> [image: Tumblr] <http://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.ur…> [image: YouTube] <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> Spread the word! Forward this action alert to a friend. The hyperlinks in this email contain URLs with tracking IDs used to measure clicks, only for the purpose of internal metrics. We do not sell or share this data with third parties. We use this data to improve the quality and relevance of our campaigns, and it is collected and stored in compliance with our Data Usage Policy <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…>. Feel free to contact us at *info(a)accessnow.org <info(a)accessnow.org>* with any questions or concerns. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to receive Access Now action alerts. Click here to unsubscribe or adjust your subscription preferences. <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk around the world. Your support makes a difference. Donate here. <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> https://www.accessnow.org <https://www.e-activist.com/ea-action/broadcast.record.message.click.do?ea.u…> | P.O. 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KICTANet's First Annual Report 2016
by Grace Githaiga 25 Jul '17

25 Jul '17

Good morning Listers Please find a link of our first Annual Report outlining our activities and work that we were involved with in 2016 here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/documents/KICTANet/KICTANet_Annual_Report_2016.p… We are indebted to you Listers for your fresh ideas and information that you share so willingly. Asanteni. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grace Githaiga Twitter: @ggithaiga Skype: gracegithaiga Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga ...the most important office in a democracy is the citizen. So, you see, that’s what our democracy demands. It needs you!----Barrack Obama.

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