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Call for presentations
by Harry Hare 15 Jul '17

15 Jul '17

Hey all, CIO East Africa now calls for interested persons - experts in the field of Internet of Things (IoT) to submit their presentation proposals for the Africa IoT Summit scheduled for 13-14 September 2017 at the Radisson Blu, Uper Hill Nairobi. If interested, please submit your proposal here https://goo.gl/forms/jTXmkiwYW8HCmFxl2 Kindest Regards Harry

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'Genericide': When brands get too big, Local Brands?
by Gideon 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

I stumbled upon this interesting article on IP What do escalators, asprin and yo-yos have in common? They're all victims of 'genericide'. Rhodri Marsden explores the perils of ubiquity for products; ... >From the article, one of the most regularly used verbs in the 21st century that shouldn't be used as a verb at all is "to google". When we refer to "googling" for products and services, we generally mean visiting google.com and typing in a query – but it could equally mean searching the internet by other means, too. There was a point where Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google's founders, would have embraced the idea of their brand into a verb; indeed, the first reference found to "googling" occurs within something posted online by Page himself on 8 July 1998. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and- features/genericide-when-brands-get-too-big-2295428.html B est, Rop.

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Re: [kictanet] [announce] Apply for the 2017 FIRE Africa Innovation Grants and Awards
by Mwendwa Kivuva 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

FYI ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh On 14 July 2017 at 13:10, FIRE Africa <fireafrica(a)afrinic.net> wrote: > [Version française ci-dessous] > > Dear Colleagues, > > > AFRINIC is announcing the call for applications for the 2017 FIRE Africa > Innovation Grants and Awards. > > This year, the available types of Grants and Awards are: > > • The FIRE Africa Grants which provides two Grants of USD12,500 and > USD10,000 Google Grant respectively. > • The FIRE Africa Awards which provides three Awards of USD3,000. The > FIRE Award consists of a USD 3,000 cash prize plus full travel and > accommodation for one representative of each project to attend the awards > ceremony, and participate in sessions which will be held in Switzerland > during the 2017 Internet Governance Forum. > > > The application deadline for the 2017 Awards and Grants is 31st July 2017, > 23:59 UTC. > > For detailed information about competition categories, conditions of > entry, and submission procedures, please visit www.fireafrica.org or send > us an email at: fireprogram[at]afrinic.net. > > ………………………………………………………………………………… > > Subventions et prix FIRE Africa 2017 : Appel à candidatures > > Chers collègues, > > AFRINIC annonce l'appel à candidatures pour son programme de subventions > et le prix FIRE Africa Innovation 2017. > > Cette année, les types de subventions et les prix disponibles sont les > suivants: > > • Les subventions FIRE Africa qui fournissent deux subventions de > USD12,500 et USD10,000, respectivement. > • Les prix FIRE Africa qui offrent trois prix de USD3,000. Le prix FIRE > comprend un prix en espèces de 3,000 USD plus un voyage complet et un > hébergement pour un représentant de chaque projet pour assister à la > cérémonie de remise des prix et participer aux sessions qui se tiendront en > Suisse lors du Forum sur la gouvernance de l'Internet de 2017. > > La date limite d'inscription pour les prix et subventions 2017 a été fixée > pour le 31 juillet 2017, 23:59 UTC. > > Pour plus d’informations sur les différentes catégories, les conditions > d'entrée et les procédures de soumission, merci de visiter > www.fireafrica.org ou envoyez-nous un courriel à: fireprogram[at] > afrinic.net. > > Sincerely, > _ > AFRINIC Ltd. > t: +230 403 5100 | f: +230 466 6758 | tt: @fireAfrica | @afrinic | w: > www.afrinic.net | www.fireafrica.org > facebook.com/afrinic | flickr.com/afrinic | youtube.com/afrinicmedia > > > _______________________________________________ > announce mailing list > announce(a)fireafrica.org > http://lists.fireafrica.org/mailman/listinfo/announce > >

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KPMG Report Exposes Major Security Gaps in Register
by Ali Hussein 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

Listers Not sure whether this was posted earlier. At least 10 security loopholes that could be exploited to manipulate the August 8 General Election have been exposed in an audit report of the country’s voter register. The voter roll lacks mandatory security features and could therefore be easily hacked into and data of the 19.6 million registered voters deleted, added or amended, according to the audit report by KPMG. Read on:- http://theglobe.ng/news/2472 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

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Re: [kictanet] Net-Neutrality
by Ali Hussein 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

Me too :-) Though I chose to believe that was a Typo. :-) There's hope yet. I have picked a quote from the IPDB website which I'd love to share:- The early web gave us a utopian vision of a decentralized world. Corporate giants and governments would be replaced. We would live in a society where we deal directly with one another, free of censorship or coercion. *Governments of the Industrial World, you weary giants of flesh and steel, I come from Cyberspace, the new home of the Mind. On behalf of the future, I ask you of the past to leave us alone. You are not welcome among us. You have no sovereignty where we gather.- John Perry Barlow, A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace, 1996* The internet has displaced many of the old powers, but new powers dominate the web as we know it. Freedom of expression is often limited. The ironic result of this centralized control is a fragmented internet where the information you have access to is determined by your location and providers, things you have no control over. Read more:- IPDB Foundation <https://ipdb.foundation/about/> *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 13, 2017 at 12:16 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Wait a moment: "all entities against net-neutrality (open Internet) are > up in arms to protest against doing away with it"?? That statement has left > me a little confused! > > > > On 12 July 2017 at 23:17, Mutungi Joel via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Today's is a great day in the US as all entities against net-neutrality >> (open Internet) are up in arms to protest against doing away with it. This >> is a fight we *MUST* join lest we see greatest technological delivery >> going down the drain. >> >> -- >> *Mutungi Joel Safari* >> *ICT, Network Support Technician* >> University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton >> Mobile No. +254717480093 >> --------------------------------------------------------- >> God is in Control >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/odhiambo%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 > "Oh, the cruft." > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > 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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Net-Neutrality
by Mutungi Joel 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

In regard to my post on Net-neutrality, there was a typo. I am strongly for Net-neutrality and pray that no one tampers with it. -- *Mutungi Joel Safari* *ICT, Network Support Technician* University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton Mobile No. +254717480093 --------------------------------------------------------- God is in Control

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Fwd: Senior IT Officer Vacancy Announcement
by Ali Hussein 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

Listers This may be of interest. 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 > >

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Re: [kictanet] PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE NEWS DURING ELECTIONEERING
by Emmanuel Chebukati 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

Greetings, CA/NCIC, what's the latest on this: http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Social-media-hate-mongers-face-S… ? The July 4th deadline for views has since passed. Things are getting out of hand now and they'll only get worse as perpetrators think they can get away with it: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=588724721515407&id=100011336537… https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=587168505004362&id=100011336537… Etc... Regards, EC On Jul 11, 2017 2:15 PM, "Erick Mwangi via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: This is not binary. First, if we view economic transformation as a key driver of broader social development, then it matters very much how robust our institutions are that protect the rule of law. Introducing governance frameworks that facilitate the flow of data out of our institutions into the expert hubs of advanced economies does nothing to foster the technological learning and upgrading that our economy need to transform and grow, Second, such governance prohibits data subjects from making more informed and context-sensitive decisions about whether or not it is in their long-term interests to share data with others. So simply put Data for Development’ (D4D) (the term used for your context) has primarily been understood as D4 *human/humanitarian *development with the poor characterized as beneficiaries of better-designed developmental solutions. (as exemplified by your example). Analysing high volumes of data is said to provide insights about the strengths or weaknesses of current programs and to show how poverty or other forms of vulnerability might be distributed within a population, it is this focus on humanitarian development, as opposed to economic development, which drives the emerging governance framework in line with the commercial interests of advanced economies. The poor have been treated as beneficiaries, rather than as economic producers. What a Farce! E Njoroge Mwangi Technology| FINTECH | Big Data Cell +44 7539372742 Skype: Erick.mwangi On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 11:05 AM, Lucy Gichaga <lw.gichaga(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Proudly take BOTH stands: (1) You are allowed to think about Machine > learning and Algorthims now not later in the most innovative out-of-the box > -ways that your mind can take you. > (2) IoT has been DIRECTLY linked to improving many sectors (if not all) > especially food security and related issues that we grapple with as a > developing country. What with the tech being extended to link an entire > value-chain so that as soon as I purchase a bunch of sukumas at my local > grocery, both the grocery's and my own networks are activated so that the > supplier knows that the bunchs he delivered have been purchased at a > certain rate today automatically predicts how many bunches are required in > what location in the next day, week, month, year etc and the farmer's > network is activated as well so as to prepare and plan for the next > harvest, and tandem planting at another location and expected demands in > which part of the country and therefore planned estimated for fertilizer, > water and drought levels so as to be advised on irrigation alternatives to > recurrent expected drought cycles in the Kenyan weather that is expected > every 2-4 years and which period ...... in short, the point is, there is no > one who is not allowed to think about Machine learning and Algorthims. Go > ahead, we need you. > > > On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 10:22 AM, Eric Mwangi via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Absolutely spot on Kanini. >> >> I was fortunate to have a discussion with the CEO of Samsung Pay and the >> topic was deep learning as an enabler for AI. I was keen to ramp up some of >> the things happening in KE from a Machine learning perspective and how IoT >> will benefit us using public transport as an example. >> >> His reaction was unexpected - he was surprised that we are thinking about >> Machine learning and Algorthims while we have a basic food problem ( I know >> bad news travels fast). Fix the ground floor first was his message, as it's >> difficult to re-invent the wheel. So all those boring subjects like >> enhancing our institutions, access to food and education as a basic >> necessity to all should be our focus. >> >> Still I dunno where to stand.. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 10 Jul 2017, at 19:42, kanini mutemi via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> I think we need to revisit this conversation especially the consensus on >> a more responsible media. This article paints a different picture- that >> mainstream media itself is under seige. So dire is the situation that >> automatic bots sponsoring fake news have messed up with Google's algorithms >> making it that much harder to ID FAKE news. In which case, try as they may- >> the mainstream media may have already lost the war. >> >> Again I ask, what harm (real or potential) does FAKE news present? Do we >> need to pay attention or do we have better Kenyan problems to deal with? >> >> https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/feb/26/robert-merc >> er-breitbart-war-on-media-steve-bannon-donald-trump-nigel-farage >> >> >> On Tue, 4 Jul 2017 at 10:39 kanini mutemi <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Thank you Namema, Wangari and Chebukati for adding to the conversation. >>> I like that the insistence on due diligence, verification and the role of >>> mainstream media keeps coming up. >>> >>> On Tue, 4 Jul 2017 at 00:26 Namema Amendi via kictanet < >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> It's great that there is widespread concern about sensational and false >>>> news. As much as we remain cautious, it is an area where regulators should >>>> exercise patience with since the market is sensitized to the issue and >>>> working on ways to fix it. For instance Facebook is grappling with the >>>> issue because it would lose quite a bit if it became known as the platform >>>> for fake news. In addition, proliferation of such 'fake news' presents a >>>> good business case for major news outlets, which have been bleeding >>>> revenue, as there is a path to reestablish themselves as trusted news >>>> sources with resources to verify sources. Finally, an extra lesson in >>>> research and writing classes (which all students partake in) can sensitize >>>> students to do a double-check online whenever they read a sensational >>>> headline. A double-check can be easily done with an extra mouse click. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Regulatory & Policy Advisor, TMG <http://tmgtelecom.com/> >>>> >>>> On 3 July 2017 at 07:41, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet < >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Great Marketers have since eternity relied on getting into the syke of >>>>> their target - deep psychology here with trends capture. >>>>> >>>>> This explains why your favorite supermarket had just the chocolate >>>>> brand you like while when you accidentally visit another branch down the >>>>> road you find some other weird brands. >>>>> >>>>> Thus any astute political campaign team would borrow this - which >>>>> explains the popularity of the Cambridge Analytica and ilk of today. Give >>>>> them what they want or design it to appear as such. >>>>> >>>>> Fake promises, fake etc is very part and parcel of how most political >>>>> campaign is designed - even without the internet. >>>>> >>>>> What the internet and here it is more the ease of internet access has >>>>> done is give a channel that reaches to even more, perhaps faster. >>>>> >>>>> Be blessed. >>>>> >>>>> 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 Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 23:12, kanini mutemi via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> This has been an illuminating conversation for sure. What comes out >>>>> clearly from the discussion today is: >>>>> >>>>> 1. Fake News is disinformation. Whilst we are keen to protect the >>>>> Freedom of Expression, are we willing to justify disinformation as free >>>>> speech? >>>>> >>>>> 2. Fake News brings out the reality of click economy and Big Data. >>>>> There is a general feeling that Fake News is here to stay hence the need to >>>>> educate consumers to think critically and carry out due diligence. >>>>> >>>>> 3. There is an opportunity for mainstream media to restructure and >>>>> reclaim its legitimacy. Re posting social media Fake News as headlines has >>>>> to stop. Invest in traditional journalism (quality vs quantity). >>>>> >>>>> Thank you so much to all those who followed today's discussion. Stay >>>>> tuned for an enlightening conversation tomorrow on Online Bullying with >>>>> Maryana. >>>>> >>>>> Good evening Listers! >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 8:47 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Great discussion. >>>>> >>>>> To add to the issue of fake news, we have now started witnessing >>>>> mainstream media relying on social media for news. The problem is that >>>>> sometimes there is no verification and confirming of legitimate sources. >>>>> >>>>> Further, we are also witnessing an increase in ruble rousing rumor >>>>> filled sites that people unknowingly rely on for news . This has been made >>>>> possible by the fact that people can register and maintain domain names >>>>> that mimic credible mainstream media outlets with no other intention than >>>>> to fuel fake news and maybe hate speech. An example is >>>>> http://tv-bbc.com/. >>>>> >>>>> We could also question the internet user's responsibility in >>>>> verification of what one posts. If one cant verify what they circulate, has >>>>> that person given up his/her freedom to be a responsible user of the >>>>> internet? And do such individuals require an external agency to make them >>>>> responsible for what they post/circulate? >>>>> >>>>> Best regards >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Githaiga, Grace >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, 28-06-2017 at 17:06 Ronald Ojino via kictanet wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> To echo Joash’s sentiments as we talk about validating our sources and >>>>> the chain reaction…how can we enforce validation of news sources? Who bears >>>>> the ultimate responsibility..is it the initial author, journalist >>>>> or those who share the news? >>>>> >>>>> On Jun 28, 2017, at 4:43 PM, Joash Moitui via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Dear all, >>>>> Interesting and timely discussion. >>>>> A fake news website might publish a hoax, then because it's getting >>>>> social attention another site might pick it up, write that story as though >>>>> it's true and may not link back to the original fake news website. >>>>> From there it's a chain reaction until at some point a journalist at a >>>>> largely credible outlet might see it and quickly write something up, >>>>> because many journalists are trying to write as many stories as possible >>>>> and write stories that get traffic and social attention. >>>>> The incentive is towards producing more and checking less. The >>>>> incentive amongst journalists especially should focus on validating their >>>>> sources. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Joash Moitui >>>>> [image: https://]about.me/jmoitui >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/2fcdb34736c78d1207ef28080780b14e524cf5a8?ur…> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 3:05 PM, kanini mutemi via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Really interesting perspectives so far: >>>>> >>>>> @Diacen I like that- 'fake News is NEWS'. Just to follow up, does Fake >>>>> News do any damage? Is there a reason to step in and regulate Fake News. >>>>> >>>>> @Gertrude I think one of the key things that is coming out clearly >>>>> about Fake News is it being DISINFORMATION as opposed to MISINFORMATION. I >>>>> wonder whether such instances are as rampant here as was seen in the US >>>>> Elections. >>>>> >>>>> @Barrack that's a fresh perspective on upholding traditional tenets of >>>>> Journalism as a counter for Fake News. However, given that a lot of Fake >>>>> News is peddled over social media and that Fake News is more sensational >>>>> (Hot! so to speak) will this be effective in slowing down the spread of >>>>> Fake News? >>>>> >>>>> @Grace, given @Barrack's observation that Fake News is now a cash cow, >>>>> why then discourage the propagation of Fake News? What is the harm? >>>>> >>>>> @Francis, I like that you throw the ball back to the consumers- due >>>>> diligence. I see a concern here however, Fake News based on psychographic >>>>> analysis targets a particular demographic who are gullible and will readily >>>>> believe alternative facts to build on their pre conceived notions. They >>>>> themselves may never know they are consuming Fake News. What about that >>>>> group of people? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________ _________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m ailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/6d1bf701c92161d136c0c1b94fce3d742029618f?ur…> >>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/2f5289ef43b69c3587d19f04e6fe440f4a081457?ur…> >>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTA Net/ >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/e44c24350332ba0546bf0667035dac690abb0598?ur…> >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/joash. moitui%40gmail.com >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/7f9895eccc77fadb6888a6595f87dd38e74ecd31?ur…> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 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. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 1:27 PM, Francis Monyango via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> (a)Is Fake News a problem for Kenya? >>>>> >>>>> It depends. Yes and No. >>>>> >>>>> (b) Companies such as Cambridge Analytica have been said to use >>>>> pyschographic techniques such as voter profiling during elections to >>>>> determine who gets to hear what message. Advertising companies have >>>>> used similar targeted approaches in marketing for years- why is it a >>>>> problem for elections? >>>>> >>>>> Internet companies through algorithms have thrived on giving you more >>>>> of what you 'want'. People should learn to conduct due diligence. >>>>> >>>>> (c) Should internet intermediaries filter Fake News from their >>>>> platforms? >>>>> >>>>> Nope. That will amount to policing the internet >>>>> >>>>> (d) Should Fake News be banned? >>>>> >>>>> No. Suggestions have been made world over on the ideal remedy for this >>>>> menace but in democracies, it is hard because it goes against the >>>>> principles of free speech. The Canadian Supreme Court has held in a >>>>> case to strike down a false news provision of law that the provision >>>>> was contrary to the constitutional freedom of expression. >>>>> >>>>> “The reality is that when the matter is one on which the majority of >>>>> the public has settled views, opinions may, for all practical >>>>> purposes, be treated as an expression of a ‘false fact,” the Learned >>>>> Justices of the Court said. >>>>> >>>>> In Kenya, the law limits the right to freedom of expression to the >>>>> extent that one is not allowed to spread propaganda for war, incite >>>>> people to violence, hate speech and advocate for ethnic hate. These >>>>> limitations also apply to the media according to Article 34. The same >>>>> constitutional provision also provides for the establishment of the >>>>> Media Council of Kenya. >>>>> >>>>> One of the roles the drafters of the Constitution envisioned this body >>>>> to play is setting media standards while regulating and monitoring >>>>> their compliance. It is with this powers that are expounded on in the >>>>> Media Act that the Council accredits journalists while requiring them >>>>> to follow the Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism. While >>>>> the standards on accuracy, integrity and accountability apply to >>>>> journalists; these standards do not apply to bloggers. >>>>> >>>>> Hence they cannot be held to have breached the Code when they post >>>>> fake news online. From the angle of defamation laws, some of these >>>>> stories are not defamatory. Neither do they constitute a breach of >>>>> Article 33(2). For example the many speeches attributed to Presidents >>>>> Robert Mugabe and Donald Trump about Kenyans and corruption. If they >>>>> were to be counter checked against the elements of defamation, they >>>>> will fail. The statement might be false but not damaging per se, hence >>>>> not warranting a suit for damages. >>>>> >>>>> Some of the sites are not even within the Kenyan jurisdiction and no >>>>> claim of damage may be sustained against them >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> http://monyango.com/index.php/ 2017/05/15/fake-news-the-battl >>>>> e-for-clicks/ >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/ef71f5151cd5da425984beecea66ce463c71cbb1?ur…> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 28/06/2017, gertrude matata via kictanet >>>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> > Thanks Grace, >>>>> > I confess I miss reading everything, I must have missed your post >>>>> earlier >>>>> > on sorry. >>>>> > Your comments were very valid. >>>>> > Regards >>>>> > GERTRUDE MATATA CO. ADVOCATES >>>>> > COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS NOTARY PUBLIC >>>>> > HILLSIDE APARTMENTS >>>>> > 4TH FLOOR, Apartments 11 >>>>> > RAGATI ROAD,Opposite N.H.I.F >>>>> > NEAR CAPITOL HILL POLICE STATION >>>>> > P.O. Box 517-00517 >>>>> > Nairobi >>>>> > Mobile:0722-374109/0729-556523 , >>>>> > Wireless 020-2159837 >>>>> > DISCLAIMER >>>>> > This email and any attachments to it may be confidential and are >>>>> intended >>>>> > solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any >>>>> views or >>>>> > opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not >>>>> necessarily >>>>> > represent those of GERTRUDE MATATA & CO. ADVOCATES. >>>>> > If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must >>>>> neither take >>>>> > any action based upon its contents, nor copy or show it to anyone. >>>>> > Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this >>>>> email in >>>>> > error. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > CallSend SMSCall from mobileAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree >>>>> via >>>>> > Skype >>>>> > >>>>> > From: Grace Mutung'u <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> >>>>> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> >; >>>>> > gertrude matata <gertrudematata(a)yahoo.com> >>>>> > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:46 AM >>>>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE >>>>> NEWS DURING >>>>> > ELECTIONEERING >>>>> > >>>>> > Getrude,Reposting my comment that was on another thread. >>>>> > Good morning Kanini, >>>>> > I will attempt the first question: >>>>> > Maybe we could first start by defining or describing "fake news" in >>>>> our >>>>> > context. There is a lot of disinformation and even media >>>>> manipulation that >>>>> > can be traced back to political actors. >>>>> > In my view some of the characteristics of this manipulation include >>>>> messages >>>>> > crafted sensationally to provoke emotional responses. Another class >>>>> is >>>>> > messages casually/reckless condemning an entire tribe- it is >>>>> impressive how >>>>> > much this kind has reduced over the years especially among major >>>>> online >>>>> > spaces. >>>>> > Disinformation is carried out by both sides of the political divide. >>>>> It >>>>> > could be tackled through political accountability mecahnisms such as >>>>> the >>>>> > guidelines on bulk messaging in the last elections. I wonder whether >>>>> it's >>>>> > practical to update them for Internet messaging. >>>>> > Beyond that, fake news during elections can also be managed by old >>>>> school >>>>> > credible news. More trusted media outlets must more than ever before >>>>> invest >>>>> > in good journalism. On that note, kudos to Ngirachu of Nation for >>>>> his new >>>>> > segment demystifying fake news of each week. >>>>> > Best, >>>>> > >>>>> > On 28 Jun 2017 04:36, "gertrude matata via kictanet" >>>>> > <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > Dear Members, >>>>> > This is indeed a very interesting discussion.I was wondering, could >>>>> we have >>>>> > a working definition of FAKE NEWS. >>>>> > In addition, what is the fake news test to apply even for those who >>>>> wish to >>>>> > kill it >>>>> > Kind Regards >>>>> > >>>>> > Gertrude. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > GERTRUDE MATATA CO. ADVOCATES >>>>> > COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS NOTARY PUBLIC >>>>> > HILLSIDE APARTMENTS >>>>> > 4TH FLOOR, Apartments 11 >>>>> > RAGATI ROAD,Opposite N.H.I.F >>>>> > NEAR CAPITOL HILL POLICE STATION >>>>> > P.O. Box 517-00517 >>>>> > Nairobi >>>>> > Mobile:0722-374109/0729- 556523, >>>>> > Wireless 020-2159837 >>>>> > DISCLAIMER >>>>> > This email and any attachments to it may be confidential and are >>>>> intended >>>>> > solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any >>>>> views or >>>>> > opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not >>>>> necessarily >>>>> > represent those of GERTRUDE MATATA & CO. ADVOCATES. >>>>> > If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must >>>>> neither take >>>>> > any action based upon its contents, nor copy or show it to anyone. >>>>> > Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this >>>>> email in >>>>> > error. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > CallSend SMSCall from mobileAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree >>>>> via >>>>> > Skype >>>>> > >>>>> > From: Diacen Ndiaga via kictanet < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>>>> > To: gertrudematata(a)yahoo.com >>>>> > Cc: Diacen Ndiaga <dndiaga(a)kcaa.or.ke> >>>>> > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 9:11 AM >>>>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE >>>>> NEWS DURING >>>>> > ELECTIONEERING >>>>> > >>>>> > Morning listers! >>>>> > Indeed fake news and skewed reportage by main media outlets is >>>>> already with >>>>> > us.Editorial policy of some houses is outright scandalous.In this >>>>> time of >>>>> > election where perception of voters is critical, fake news will come >>>>> in >>>>> > droves and due to compromises and skewed editorial policy by media >>>>> houses on >>>>> > issues, agenda setting is purposed on set goals.It is worse when the >>>>> main >>>>> > media depend on social media for its news items and worse when it >>>>> uses >>>>> > social media content to reinforce a particular opinion and stand on >>>>> an >>>>> > issue.When the media is sold to the highest bidder in a political >>>>> > environment or is compromised in being factual and balanced in its >>>>> > reportage,then it looses the moral ground to point out ills in the >>>>> society. >>>>> > Note fake News is NEWS. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > From: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" < >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > >>>>> > To: "Diacen Ndiaga" <dndiaga(a)kcaa.or.ke> >>>>> > Cc: "kanini mutemi" <kaninimutemi(a)gmail.com> >>>>> > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 6:59:06 AM >>>>> > Subject: [kictanet] PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE NEWS >>>>> DURING >>>>> > ELECTIONEERING >>>>> > >>>>> > Good morning Listers, >>>>> > Welcome to Day 2 of the Pre KIGF Online Discussions. Joy Mala and I >>>>> will >>>>> > co-moderate this session. We look forward to a vibrant discussion on >>>>> Fake >>>>> > News especially during the electioneering period. >>>>> > We would like to hear your perspectives on: >>>>> > (a)Is Fake News a problem for Kenya? >>>>> > (b) Companies such as Cambridge Analytica have been said to use >>>>> > pyschographic techniques such as voter profiling during elections to >>>>> > determine who gets to hear what message. Advertising companies have >>>>> used >>>>> > similar targeted approaches in marketing for years- why is it a >>>>> problem for >>>>> > elections? >>>>> > (c) Should internet intermediaries filter Fake News from their >>>>> platforms? >>>>> > (d) Should Fake News be banned? >>>>> > The discussion is open. >>>>> > -- >>>>> > Mercy Mutemi, Advocate. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > ______________________________ _________________ >>>>> > kictanet mailing list >>>>> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/bd23a7fe60dad2546a37a391f66de01f3139f604?ur…> >>>>> mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/d3a0f11b73fada5afa574c90344a22353604f07e?ur…> >>>>> > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/804a530038e3154024c8facc1b0aef3372ade2fb?ur…> >>>>> KICTANet/ >>>>> > >>>>> > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/f2c8118ab9bc43f4d9a2baa093854153e3969ce4?ur…> >>>>> > mailman/options/kictanet/ dndiaga%40kcaa.or.ke >>>>> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/d7e515643f45664383d41d94d2d1fadebf285129?ur…> >>>>> > >>>>> > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >>>>> platform for >>>>> > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>>>> > regulation. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>>>> >>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >>>>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >>>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Co-Convenor >>>>> Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) >>>>> Twitter:@ggithaiga >>>>> Tel: 254722701495 >>>>> Skype: gracegithaiga >>>>> Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >>>>> Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ gracegithaiga >>>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga> >>>>> www.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> >>>>> "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged >>>>> and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. 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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. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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/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/m >>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/namemaaa2362%40gmail.com >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy >>>>> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>>>> >>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >>>>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >>>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >>>> ailman/options/kictanet/kaninimutemi%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. >>>> >>> -- >>> *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >> *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/erick.mwangi%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/lw.gichaga%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. >> >> > > > -- > > Sincerely, > > L.W. Gichaga, PhD > > *The BEST is yet ahead! * > > ●Twitter: @LWGichaga <https://twitter.com/LWGichaga> ● Pinterest > <https://t.co/uS0z68mKmF> > _______________________________________________ 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/echebukati%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. 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Net-Neutrality
by Mutungi Joel 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

Today's is a great day in the US as all entities against net-neutrality (open Internet) are up in arms to protest against doing away with it. This is a fight we *MUST* join lest we see greatest technological delivery going down the drain. -- *Mutungi Joel Safari* *ICT, Network Support Technician* University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton Mobile No. +254717480093 --------------------------------------------------------- God is in Control

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Fwd: Kenya Shifts To Smart Driving Licences - Kenyan Wallstreet
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

Listers, Whereas this is a bold move by NTSA towards digitization, i feel we are missing a bigger opportunity of digitizing our National ID cards and integrate the Driving Licence, Educational Qualification, Health records, KRA tax records and even Election and Travel documentation into one seamless document. I note that the new design is a chip and PIN that is a repository of Biometric information that is the common denominator in most documents. There is need for intra-government collaboration to ride on the crest of emerging technologies and deploy services to citizens with forward looking solutions and efficiencies. http://kenyanwallstreet.com/kenya-shifts-smart-driving-licences *Timothy Oriedo * *Executive Coach and Data Scientist* *Strathmore Business School* *timothy.oriedo(a)predictiveanalytics.co.ke <timothy.oriedo(a)predictiveanalytics.co.ke>*

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Re: [kictanet] Net-Neutrality
by Ali Hussein 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

Joel Thanks for sharing. This world is interesting. The US (despite Wikileaks and Snowden) was a beacon of hope when it comes to Net Neutrality. However the tide has completely turned. We now have a President who is hell bent on overturning everything that the US has achieved. Read this article in the New York times to understand the magnitude of that change that is underway in the US. The deep industry ties of Trump's Regulation Teams <https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/11/business/the-deep-industry-ties-of-trump…> **All I can say is God help preserve the Neutral and Global Internet Space. *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 11:17 PM, Mutungi Joel via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Today's is a great day in the US as all entities against net-neutrality > (open Internet) are up in arms to protest against doing away with it. This > is a fight we *MUST* join lest we see greatest technological delivery > going down the drain. > > -- > *Mutungi Joel Safari* > *ICT, Network Support Technician* > University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton > Mobile No. +254717480093 > --------------------------------------------------------- > God is in Control > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Awareness on Digital Privacy
by Collins C 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

While security is a great concern, I wish we were more aware of the bigger and more personal vice that is privacy. Check out the video below by Wolfie Christl. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ABaGEWjFIg Collins Chandi

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PARTICIPATION
by Gladys Muthie 12 Jul '17

12 Jul '17

Trust this finds you well. Thank you for adding me to the mail list. I would like to express my interest in posting and responding to issues raised. Kind regards.

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Policy Brief on Internet Shutdowns and Elections
by Grace Mutung'u 11 Jul '17

11 Jul '17

Dear Listers, Sharing the policy brief that was discussed during the Kenya IGF last week. Regards, -- Grace Mutung'u Skype: gracebomu @Bomu PGP ID : 0x33A3450F

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PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE NEWS DURING ELECTIONEERING
by kanini mutemi 11 Jul '17

11 Jul '17

Good morning Listers, Welcome to Day 2 of the Pre KIGF Online Discussions. Joy Mala and I will co-moderate this session. We look forward to a vibrant discussion on *Fake News* especially during the electioneering period. We would like to hear your perspectives on: (a)Is Fake News a problem for Kenya? (b) Companies such as Cambridge Analytica <https://cambridgeanalytica.org/> have been said to use pyschographic techniques such as voter profiling during elections to determine who gets to hear what message. Advertising companies have used similar targeted approaches in marketing for years- why is it a problem for elections? (c) Should internet intermediaries filter Fake News from their platforms? (d) Should Fake News be banned? The discussion is open. -- *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*.

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Africa defeats biggest Mobile Carriers
by Ali Hussein 11 Jul '17

11 Jul '17

Dear listers Back when African countries were auctioning off mobile licenses by the boatload to serve the region’s young, tech-savvy population, investing in the continent’s fast-growing economies seemed like a no-brainer. Some of the world’s biggest wireless carriers rushed in. Read on:- Africa defeats biggest Mobile Carriers <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-10/africa-defeats-world-s-b…> *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with.

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Invitation to FB's open house
by Grace Githaiga 10 Jul '17

10 Jul '17

Listers As more and more communication takes place in digital form, the full range of public conversations are moving online — in groups and broadcasts, in text and video, even with emoji. These discussions reflect the diversity of human experience: some are enlightening and informative, others are humorous and entertaining, and others still are political or religious. Some can also be hateful and ugly. Facebook is an open platform for all ideas, a place where we want to encourage self-expression, connection and sharing. At the same time, when people come to Facebook, we always want them to feel welcome and safe. That’s why we have rules against bullying, harassing and threatening someone. Please rsvp here: https://splashthat.com/sites/view/openhousenairobi.splashthat.com [1] Please send in your questions to openforum(a)fb.com [2]. The deadline is Monday evening. KICTANet is the local partner mobilizing those interested. Fadzai spoke about this event yesterday during the KIGF. Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga www.kictanet.or.ke "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama. Links: ------ [1] http://https://splashthat.com/sites/view/openhousenairobi.splashthat.com [2] http://openforum@fb.com

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Public participation - Digital age
by S.M. Muraya 10 Jul '17

10 Jul '17

Interesting comments on public participation here.. https://www.ed.gov/open/plan/public-participation-ed-gov In addition to e-mail, web collaboration tools, blog comments, instant messaging, etc, should be emphasized here henceforth. For "public participation" we need comment enabled web pages, for items being procured at national, county, ward levels. Each tender, should have its own comment enabled web page. https://www.iebc.or.ke/work/?tenders PPOA.go.ke should also have comment enabled web pages. From *online* answers provided to queries by decent techprenuers (not interested in tenderprenuer trickery) others will have guidance on how to go about providing characters and skills to increase transparency in Kenya. SMM

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Re: [kictanet] Invitation to FB's open house
by Grace Githaiga 10 Jul '17

10 Jul '17

Hi Rosemary Try again here: Open House event - https://splashthat.com/sites/view/openhousenairobi.splashthat.com [http://d24wuq6o951i2g.cloudfront.net/img/events/id/281/2812315/assets/fa1.T…]<https://splashthat.com/sites/view/openhousenairobi.splashthat.com> Open House, Nairobi<https://splashthat.com/sites/view/openhousenairobi.splashthat.com> splashthat.com 17.30 - Registration, Coffee & Networking18.00 - Open House19.10 - Drinks and Canapes As more and more communication takes place in digital form, the full range of public conversations are moving online — in groups and broadcasts, in text and video, even with emoji. These discussions reflect the diversity of human experience: some are enlightening and informative, others are humorous and entertaining, and others still are political or religious. Some can also be hateful and ugly. Facebook is an open platform for all ideas, a place where we want to encourage self-expression, connection and sharing. At the same time, when people come to Facebook, we always want them to feel welcome and safe. That’s why we have rules against bullying, harassing and threatening someone.At this Open House, we hope to answer your questions about how we define hate speech and our approach to removing it — as well as some of the complexities that arise when it comes to creating community standards at a global scale. Ebele O ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ________________________________ From: Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu <chemukoechk(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 10:45 AM To: Grace Githaiga Subject: Fwd: [kictanet] Invitation to FB's open house Hi GG, The invite link to the facebook event seems to have a problem. Kind regards, Rosemary, ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu <chemukoechk(a)gmail.com<mailto:chemukoechk@gmail.com>> Date: Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Invitation to FB's open house To: "Githaiga, Grace" <ggithaiga(a)kictanet.or.ke<mailto:ggithaiga@kictanet.or.ke>> Hi GG, This is the message I keep getting, maybe the link needs an update? [Inline image 1] On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 4:36 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Listers As more and more communication takes place in digital form, the full range of public conversations are moving online — in groups and broadcasts, in text and video, even with emoji. These discussions reflect the diversity of human experience: some are enlightening and informative, others are humorous and entertaining, and others still are political or religious. Some can also be hateful and ugly. Facebook is an open platform for all ideas, a place where we want to encourage self-expression, connection and sharing. At the same time, when people come to Facebook, we always want them to feel welcome and safe. That’s why we have rules against bullying, harassing and threatening someone. Please rsvp here: https://splashthat.com/sites/view/openhousenairobi.splashthat.com<http://https://splashthat.com/sites/view/openhousenairobi.splashthat.com> Please send in your questions to openforum(a)fb.com<http://openforum@fb.com>. The deadline is Monday evening. KICTANet is the local partner mobilizing those interested. Fadzai spoke about this event yesterday during the KIGF. Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga www.kictanet.or.ke<http://www.kictanet.or.ke> "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@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/chemukoechk%40gmail.c… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. -- Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Advocate Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs-Wayawaya Tel: +254 718 181644 -- Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Advocate Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs-Wayawaya Tel: +254 718 181644

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OHCHR | Call for submission on online violence against women
by June Tessy 10 Jul '17

10 Jul '17

Listers, The special rapporteur of the UN on gender based violence has an open call for submissions on online violence against women. Kindly find more information below. http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Women/SRWomen/Pages/OnlineViolence.aspx

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Fwd: What do executives need to know about artificial intelligence?
by Ali Hussein 09 Jul '17

09 Jul '17

Listers A series of articles on Artificial Intelligence. They are a worthwhile read. 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: "McKinsey & Company" <publishing(a)email.mckinsey.com> > Date: 8 July 2017 at 6:10:00 PM EAT > To: ali(a)hussein.me.ke > Subject: What do executives need to know about artificial intelligence? > Reply-To: "support(a)email.mckinsey.com" <support-HP2v40000015d22c015aac08b4ef4bbcfb648013(a)email.mckinsey.com> > > > > Share this email > NEW FROM MCKINSEY & COMPANY > Video series: Ask the AI experts > Artificial intelligence can offer real value to businesses. What do leaders need to know to start making progress now? Our five-part video series tackles your top-of-mind questions. > > > What’s driving today’s progress in AI? > While the deep-learning technolgy behind many of today’s AI advances seems new to most, researchers note it’s been around for decades—it simply needed the data and power available today to fuel it. > Watch the video → > > > > What are the applications of AI? > Automotive, financial services, utilities—in these and many other industries, businesses are already applying artificial intelligence to core business processes and innovating products. > Watch the video → > > > > Should we be afraid of AI? > AI researchers largely agree that fears about machines infused with artificial intelligence becoming self-acting and overpowering humans are overblown. > Watch the video → > > > > What will take AI capabilities to the next level? > Deep learning has allowed technologists to employ AI in numerous business and consumer applications, but researchers are working feverishly to master other techniques that will broaden AI’s reach. > Watch the video → > > > > What advice would you give to executives about AI? > As executives consider where artificial intelligence can unlock business value, they’ll need to cut through the hype, find talent with both technical and business acumen, and trust in the cloud. > Watch the video → > > McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. > > > Follow us > You received this email because you subscribed to our Digital alert list. > > Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe > > Copyright © 2017 | McKinsey & Company, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, New York 10022

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Invitation to fb's open house
by Grace Githaiga 08 Jul '17

08 Jul '17

Listers Some of you have emailed about being unable to access the link to the fb's open house event. Please try again here: https://splashthat.com/sites/view/openhousenairobi.splashthat.com [http://d24wuq6o951i2g.cloudfront.net/img/events/id/281/2812315/assets/fa1.T…]<https://splashthat.com/sites/view/openhousenairobi.splashthat.com> Open House, Nairobi<https://splashthat.com/sites/view/openhousenairobi.splashthat.com> splashthat.com 17.30 - Registration, Coffee & Networking18.00 - Open House19.10 - Drinks and Canapes As more and more communication takes place in digital form, the full range of public conversations are moving online — in groups and broadcasts, in text and video, even with emoji. These discussions reflect the diversity of human experience: some are enlightening and informative, others are humorous and entertaining, and others still are political or religious. Some can also be hateful and ugly. Facebook is an open platform for all ideas, a place where we want to encourage self-expression, connection and sharing. At the same time, when people come to Facebook, we always want them to feel welcome and safe. That’s why we have rules against bullying, harassing and threatening someone.At this Open House, we hope to answer your questions about how we define hate speech and our approach to removing it — as well as some of the complexities that arise when it comes to creating community standards at a global scale. Ebele O ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Tough rules to fight hate speech
by Joash Moitui 07 Jul '17

07 Jul '17

What's is the threshold of misuse of social media? Read more: http://mobile.nation.co.ke/news/politics/tough-digital-rules-to-curb-hate-s… Joash

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Privacy International report: Kenya's Cyber security plans and surveillance vulnerabilities this opens up
by Collins C 06 Jul '17

06 Jul '17

Having a NIDS at the KE-CIRT does not mean that they are intruding on our privacy, the tools work by looking for network patterns that indicate an attack is taking place or when known malicious IP addresses are identified in the network. When it becomes intrusive they will be having decryption of our internet traffic which can easily be identified and alarmed by all major internet actors i.e. google, fb etc. Collins

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Privacy International report: Kenya's Cyber security plans and surveillance vulnerabilities this opens up
by Mose Karanja 06 Jul '17

06 Jul '17

This report by Privacy International is instructive. https://www.privacyinternational.org/node/1476 <https://www.privacyinternational.org/node/1476> — Particularly problematic, however, is the potential scale of monitoring that can be conducted, as well as the lack of transparency about what exactly will be visible and to whom. The NIDS/NIPDS is a monitoring centre housed under the KE-CIRT/CC with “screens with multiple dashboards for recording of various incidents/alerts of possible attack.” NIDS/NIPDS probes would be deployed at the critical nodes of Kenya’s internet backbone: at the Kenya Internet Exchange, at the submarine fibre optic cable landing sites, at the internet service providers and data carriers. Yet the system is not limited to monitoring broad flows of incoming and outgoing internet traffic in Kenya to detect anomalous patterns. The project appears clearly interested in monitoring content. — -Moses

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