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Prevailing clause
by Alfred Kinyua 28 Jul '16

28 Jul '16

This might bring about a sharp contrast between county and national laws, (though most counties are yet to develop any on ICT cyber crime), counties in Kenya envisage themselves as autonomous and as so might want to litigate internally. I think the Prevailing Clause act should be clear and specific enough to highlight its scope.

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Computer and Cyber Crimes bill 2016 Day 4 of 5 Part IV General Provisions
by Kelvin Kariuki 28 Jul '16

28 Jul '16

Dear Listers, Thank you for your contribution on the previous days discussions, feel free to still comment on them under their respective mail stream. Today we discuss Part IV on General Provisions withing the bill, this part outlines the following sub-sections: 40 — Territorial jurisdiction 41 — Forfeiture 42 — Prevailing clause 43 — Consequential amendments 44 — Regulations You can access the bill here: http://www.mygov.go.ke/?p=11234 or download the attached document. The Concern 1. The Prevailing Clause states ~ "Whenever there is a conflict between this Act and any other law regarding cybercrimes, the provisions of this Act shall supersede any such other law." What does this really imply? 2. Is there any other concern you want to raise on this part? If Yes, please feel free to highlight it on this mail stream. We are looking forward to your discussions on this topic. Thank you. Barrack and Karis. -- Best Regards, Kelvin Kariuki Twitter Handle: @teacherkaris Alt email: kkariuki(a)mmu.ac.ke Mobile: +2547 29 385 557

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On Cybersecurity: Mapping Civil Society Actors
by Nanjira Sambuli 27 Jul '16

27 Jul '16

Hi folks, as we discuss the Cybersecurity Bill, please ping me separately if you work on cybersecurity issues at any level, as civil society actors. Finalising a mapping study of actors in the landscape. Thanks to KICTANet, Article 19 and CIPIT for their responses. If there are others represented here doing important work in the space, tafadhali let me know :) Regards, Nanjira. www.nanjira.com <http://www.nanjira.com/> About.Me <http://about.me/ninanjira>| Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/ninanjira>| LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanjira>| Skype <http://hatscripts.com/addskype?nanjirasambuli> IM: +254722481566 (WhatsApp | Telegram | iMessage)

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Computer and Cyber crimes bill 2016 Day 3 of 5 Part IV International Corporation
by Kelvin Kariuki 27 Jul '16

27 Jul '16

Dear Listers, The days are moving fast and we are already on day 3 of our discussions on this important and crucial bill. Thank you for your continued input on the previous Parts, remember you can still comment on them under the respective mail stream. Today's discussion focuses on the International Corporation when it comes to the investigation of criminal offences related to computer systems and data. This part outlines the following sub-sections: 31 — General principles relating to international co-operation 32 — Spontaneous information 33 — Expedited preservation of stored computer data 34 — Expedited disclosure of preserved traffic data 35 — Mutual assistance regarding accessing of stored computer data 36 — Trans-border access to stored computer data with consent or where publicly available 37 — Mutual assistance in the real-time collection of traffic data 38 — Mutual assistance regarding the interception of content data 39 —Point of contact You can access the bill here: http://www.mygov.go.ke/?p=11234 or download the attached document. *The Concerns* 1. Does this part match-up the international standards and comply with the Mutual Legal Assistant act of 2011. 2. Has the central authority been given any powers that will contravene our basic privacy rights? 3. Is there any other concern you want to raise on this part? If Yes, please feel free to highlight it on this mail stream. We are looking forward to a fruitful discussion today. Thank you. Barrack and Karis. -- Best Regards, Kelvin Kariuki Twitter Handle: @teacherkaris Alt email: kkariuki(a)mmu.ac.ke Mobile: +2547 29 385 557

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Social divide stays in online learning
by Davis Onsakia 27 Jul '16

27 Jul '16

Social divide stays in online learning 'The economics think tank found that in many countries wealthy and poor pupils spent similar amounts of time online. But richer youngsters were much more likely to use the internet for learning rather than games. The study argues that even with equal access to technology a "digital divide" persists in how the internet is used.' How so true and so sad. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36835585

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NGA Investors dinner
by Eric M K Osiakwan 26 Jul '16

26 Jul '16

New Generation Angels Private Investment Dinner this Friday, 29 July at the Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Guest speak for the evening is Mr. Eric Osiakwan, Managing Director of Chanzo Capital. Eric is a Tech Entrepreneur and Angel Investor with 15 years of ICT industry leadership and experience across Africa and the World. The conversation for the dinner will be focused on "The Missing Middle in the Funding Ecosystem”. Our guests will include Tech Entrepreneurs, SMEs, Creatives, Impact Investors and financial institutions such as Intellecap, EAVCA, Viktoria Ventures, and Novastar to name a few. See the attached flyer for further details. You can purchase tickets via the link below. Purchase Ticket <http://www.ticketbase.com/events/newgeninvestors-dinner>

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Re: [kictanet] [isoc_ke] Computer and Cyber crimes bill 2016 Day 1 of 5 Part 2Offences
by Wangari Kabiru 26 Jul '16

26 Jul '16

Blessed Monday! Does any of the below circulation "on internet banking" have grounds? Our experts may enlighten....and if we have a unit "Cyber Police" However, cyber crime may have many players who require to cooperate to be involved to investigate out a matter and make it a legit case. This scenario would definitely affect e-commerce thus what would be sought of the cyber law is to enhance confidence, trust, be skilful and speed. Blessed day. Regards/Wangari ≠========= How can your bank account with internet banking facility be hacked? Worth reading... 1. Hacker accesses your name and date of birth from Facebook. 2. With these details he goes to the IncomeTax site and updates them. From there he obtains the pan card and mobile numbers. 3. Then he gets a duplicate pan card made. 4. After this he lodges a mobile theft complaint in a police station. 5. With the duplicate pan card he gets another sim card from the mobile company. 6. Through internet banking he is now ready to access your account. 7. He goes to the site and uses the forgot my password option. 8. Now he easily gets past other options and gets the Internet banking pin on his simcard. This information was issued by the Cyber Cell Police. All those who used Net Banking are requested to edit Facebook profile and delete the birth date and mobile no. as a safety measure. Forwarded as received. Bankers is it true? On Jul 25, 2016 09:33, Barrack Otieno via isoc <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > Listers, > > As announced last week, online discussions on the Computer and > Cybercrimes bill 2016 will start today. The Computer and Cybercrimes > bill can be accessed using the following link > http://www.mygov.go.ke/?p=11234. > > Today we focus on part II of the bill which focuses on the offences: > > Questions > > 1. Does the section address computer and cyber crime related offenses > in a comprehensive manner and according to International standards ? > 2. If it does not can you point out areas that need to be incorporated > into the bill? > 3. Are there clauses in this section that will impede the growth of > electronic commerce or affect online citizen participation as seen on > Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) ? If that is the case , how should the same > be phrased? > 4. Do you have any other proposals that can be incorporated into part > 2 to improve it? > > We welcome your feedback on the questions above, > > Thank you > > Kelvin and Barrack > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254733206359 > Skype: barrack.otieno > PGP ID: 0x2611D86A > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc

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Re: [kictanet] Computer and Cyber crimes bill 2016 Day 1 of 5 Part 2 Offences
by Mark Kipyegon 26 Jul '16

26 Jul '16

On 26/07/2016 9:08 AM, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > 2. Cloud Based services- How will crimes relating to data that resides on a > Virtual Hosting server be treated. For instance, if someone procures cloud > facilities from Safaricom and uses the same for prohibited purposes such as > storage of child pornography, who will be held liable in this case? Is it > the client or the service provider? I can almost see Sir Bob Collymore and > his principal officers being jailed under section 16. Section 30 of the bill protects service providers from civil and criminal liability. This is similar to safe habour provisions in the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

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Yahoo buyout
by Bernard Kioko 25 Jul '16

25 Jul '16

Interesting lessons from the Yahoo buy out. 2000 valued at $125B 2008 Microsoft offered $45B. Offer rejected 2016 Verizon buys Yahoo for $4.8B -- * ------------------------------ * This e-mail and any attachments may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law and is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). Any unauthorized review, use, or disclosure or distribution is prohibited. Any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting on any information contained in this email is hereby excluded. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the contents and notify the sender immediately; do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose or store or copy the information in any medium. Whilst our e-mails are checked for viruses, we cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free, does not contain malicious code or is incompatible with your electronic system and the Company does not accept liability in respect of viruses, malicious code or any related problems that you might experience. For further information about us, please contact us at the address indicated below. Bernsoft Interactive Limited - P O Box 15177-00100 Nairobi - Tel: +254 722 929192 Email: admin(a)bernsoft.com Web: www.bernsoft.com

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Aquila is airborne. If this is not magic, what is?
by Tony White 23 Jul '16

23 Jul '16

Will they not become a hazard for commercial airliners? A quick-and-dirty calculation for Kenya shows that we would have about 120 of these buzzing around overhead, each covering an area of about 5000 square kilometres. I wonder what KCAA will have to say about this ;) Cheers, Tony On 21/07/2016, Mwendwa Kivuva via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > I would want to hear what Ms Ebele, the Head of Public Policy for Africa at > FB, has to say on plans for the marginalised. > > It's beautiful, and audacious too. Aquila is a solar-powered airplane that > can be used to bring affordable internet to hundreds of millions of people > in the hardest-to-reach places. When complete, Aquila will be able to > circle a region up to 60 miles in diameter, beaming connectivity down from > an altitude of more than 60,000 feet using laser communications and > millimeter wave systems. Aquila is designed to be hyper efficient, so it > can fly for up to three months at a time. The aircraft has the wingspan of > an airliner, but at cruising speed it will consume only 5,000 watts — the > same amount as three hair dryers, or a high-end microwave. > > See the Youtube video: https://youtu.be/eOez_Hk80TI > > Regards > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > twitter.com/lordmwesh > -- Tony White

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Re: [kictanet] M-Pesa Debit Card
by John Gitau 23 Jul '16

23 Jul '16

Why do we have to do anything. Its their business. Whether or not it succeeds is something they and their shareholders will analyse themselves. The regulatory framework allows for then to participate in mobile money. We their customers have been validating the business case over and over. If the physical card one fails i believe its up to them as a business to deal with. I for one am very curious and happy that i might be able to use a card instead of a phone to transact. If i can use my thumb print id be even happier so i never have to carry anything. I have no expectations of its success or failure. I am happy for that choice nonetheless. Jgitau On 22 Jul 2016 23:04, "Baiju Shah via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Hi Listers, > > Maybe Safaricom do not have the skills for launch and manage a mobile app as they have been too busy photo copying ideas and outsourcing. > > Here it is not cannibalising but going after the banks card business which today is less then 2.5% of the transactional value. > > Again, my please to Safaricom management to review the project, and if they need help in thinking it through I am happy to facilitate, this is called the looking back effect. > > Or is there another motive of providing ID, Drivers Licence, Health insurance and further capture all the transactions that the FI's are doing currently. > > CBK, please review and check if this is the way forward for the least regulated money transaction service in Kenya. > > Best Regards, > Baiju > > On 22 Jul 2016, at 17:23, Ali Hussein via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Elizabeth raises very valid points. So does Baiju. >> >> I'm curious:- >> >> What stops Safaricom from developing an Mpesa App? What's the fear? >> >> I recall my strategy professor once telling me:- >> >> Better you start cannibalizing yourself then someone else starts taking bite size chunks out of you while you are still alive!! >> >> Ali Hussein >> Principal >> Hussein & Associates >> +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> >> >> >> "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On 22 Jul 2016, at 1:58 PM, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> Baju I agree, >>> >>> I really don't think I want another card in my wallet. They are just too many, right from loyalty cards by various franchises to debit and credit cards. We need a disruptor that will negate the need for all these and that will be the future of innovation. >>> >>> Kind regards, >>> >>> Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu >>> Skype:Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu >>> Tel: 0718181644 >>> >>> On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 12:14 PM, Baiju Shah via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>> Great discussion. >>>> >>>> Last mile is all about connectivity. Not too sure the ROI for a card by safaricom who already have a vibrant agent network, sticky or loyal customers. Today only there are 2-4% transactions on card. >>>> >>>> The question is what are they trying to solve with this initiative as we also do not event have a wide spread of ATMs. >>>> >>>> In my personal opinion this is a step back, I think they really need to rethink on this, but they should look at improving the experience on Mpesa. >>>> >>>> There are many applicable technologies, the last mile connect is the problem Safaricom has solved, but to build into the network of expensive PDQ machines does make sense if you have already replaced them with a $10 - $15 unit. >>>> >>>> Wow.. What a step back Safaricom please rethink, reset otherwise carry on. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Best Regards, >>>> Baiju >>>> >>>> On 22 Jul 2016, at 11:30, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> NFC relies on an entire ecosystem. Phones, PDQS/POS terminals are part of it. >>>>> >>>>> I said a long time ago that mobile payments would only be global via a standard based technology like NFC Vs a vendor driven service such as mpesa. >>>>> >>>>> I am happy to see Safaricom is now ready to support the standard based approach to mobile payments too. >>>>> >>>>> On Jul 22, 2016 10:07 AM, "Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jul 22, 2016 6:51 AM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Grace >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Good point. Definitely food for thought. I'm sure Mpesa has a reason to go back to cards when the very nature of mobile money is card less. >>>>>> >>>>>> Ali, how I understood it is that if your phone is NFC enabled, you would not need the card. You would just swipe the phone. Again, the card is helpful when you are outside network coverage area, like when you travel abroad. >>>>>> >>>>>> > >>>>>> > This will definitely be something to watch keenly. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Ali Hussein >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > On Jul 22, 2016 6:46 AM, "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> I wonder if the card will be as fees free to the customer as visa. Therein, would be an advantage. For now there are times when paying through M-pesa is charged and it is quite inconvenient to send an SMS to find out the charges. >>>>>> >> But the bigger question would be whether this the real future or the full potential of mobile money vis a vis Blockchains... >>>>>> >> Regards, >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> On 21 Jul 2016 9:28 p.m., "Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> @Barrack, >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> Imagine just running your NFC phone, or Card at the Point of Sale and your purchase is done. Instead of the current method where you have to go to an MPESA menu, chose paybill/till, enter paybill number, enter the amount, enter pin, confirm, wait for SMS .... >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> I expect also you can use the card while abroad ... >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> Choice is good. >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> ______________________ >>>>>> >>> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >>>>>> >>> twitter.com/lordmwesh >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> On 21 July 2016 at 19:44, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> @ Wash, >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> I wonder if it will add any value. >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> Regards >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> On 7/20/16, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet >>>>>> >>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>>>> >>>> > http://qz.com/734842/mobile-money-giant-m-pesa-is-getting-its-own-debit-car… >>>>>> >>>> > >>>>>> >>>> > >>>>>> >>>> > -- >>>>>> >>>> > Best regards, >>>>>> >>>> > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>>>>> >>>> > Nairobi,KE >>>>>> >>>> > +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >>>>>> >>>> > "Oh, the cruft." >>>>>> >>>> > >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> -- >>>>>> >>>> Barrack O. Otieno >>>>>> >>>> +254721325277 >>>>>> >>>> +254733206359 >>>>>> >>>> Skype: barrack.otieno >>>>>> >>>> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>> >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>> >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> >>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>> >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/nmutungu%40gmail.com >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> >> kictanet mailing list >>>>>> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > _______________________________________________ >>>>>> > kictanet mailing list >>>>>> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… >>>>>> > >>>>>> > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmuthoni%40gmail.com >>>>>> >>>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>>>>> >>>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> kictanet mailing list >>>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/baiju%40telemedia.co.… >>>>> >>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>>>> >>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> kictanet mailing list >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/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. >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com >>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/baiju%40telemedia.co.… >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jgitau%40gmail.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Re: [kictanet] M-Pesa Debit Card
by Mwendwa Kivuva 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

On Jul 22, 2016 6:51 AM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Grace > > Good point. Definitely food for thought. I'm sure Mpesa has a reason to go back to cards when the very nature of mobile money is card less. Ali, how I understood it is that if your phone is NFC enabled, you would not need the card. You would just swipe the phone. Again, the card is helpful when you are outside network coverage area, like when you travel abroad. > > This will definitely be something to watch keenly. > > Ali Hussein > > > On Jul 22, 2016 6:46 AM, "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> I wonder if the card will be as fees free to the customer as visa. Therein, would be an advantage. For now there are times when paying through M-pesa is charged and it is quite inconvenient to send an SMS to find out the charges. >> But the bigger question would be whether this the real future or the full potential of mobile money vis a vis Blockchains... >> Regards, >> >> On 21 Jul 2016 9:28 p.m., "Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> @Barrack, >>> >>> Imagine just running your NFC phone, or Card at the Point of Sale and your purchase is done. Instead of the current method where you have to go to an MPESA menu, chose paybill/till, enter paybill number, enter the amount, enter pin, confirm, wait for SMS .... >>> >>> I expect also you can use the card while abroad ... >>> >>> Choice is good. >>> >>> >>> >>> ______________________ >>> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >>> twitter.com/lordmwesh >>> >>> >>> >>> On 21 July 2016 at 19:44, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>> @ Wash, >>>> >>>> >>>> I wonder if it will add any value. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> On 7/20/16, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet >>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> > http://qz.com/734842/mobile-money-giant-m-pesa-is-getting-its-own-debit-car… >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > -- >>>> > Best regards, >>>> > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>>> > Nairobi,KE >>>> > +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >>>> > "Oh, the cruft." >>>> > >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Barrack O. 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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 110, Issue 140
by Mose Karanja 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

What about 'Lipa na MPESA' at points of sale? I think that makes absolute sense because it creates an efficient way to check out. I think it comes as an option to using MPESA on the phone which can be time consuming and inefficient especially at busy spots. On 22 Jul 2016 13:59, <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: M-Pesa Debit Card (Baiju Shah) > 2. Re: M-Pesa Debit Card (Elizabeth Rossiello) (Dennis Muthuri) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Baiju Shah <baiju(a)telemedia.co.ke> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: > Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:14:15 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] M-Pesa Debit Card > Great discussion. > > Last mile is all about connectivity. Not too sure the ROI for a card by > safaricom who already have a vibrant agent network, sticky or loyal > customers. Today only there are 2-4% transactions on card. > > The question is what are they trying to solve with this initiative as we > also do not event have a wide spread of ATMs. > > In my personal opinion this is a step back, I think they really need to > rethink on this, but they should look at improving the experience on Mpesa. > > There are many applicable technologies, the last mile connect is the > problem Safaricom has solved, but to build into the network of expensive > PDQ machines does make sense if you have already replaced them with a $10 - > $15 unit. > > Wow.. What a step back Safaricom please rethink, reset otherwise carry on. > > Thanks, > > Best Regards, > Baiju > > On 22 Jul 2016, at 11:30, Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > NFC relies on an entire ecosystem. Phones, PDQS/POS terminals are part of > it. > > I said a long time ago that mobile payments would only be global via a > standard based technology like NFC Vs a vendor driven service such as > mpesa. > > I am happy to see Safaricom is now ready to support the standard based > approach to mobile payments too. > On Jul 22, 2016 10:07 AM, "Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet" < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> On Jul 22, 2016 6:51 AM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> > >> > Grace >> > >> > Good point. Definitely food for thought. I'm sure Mpesa has a reason to >> go back to cards when the very nature of mobile money is card less. >> >> Ali, how I understood it is that if your phone is NFC enabled, you would >> not need the card. You would just swipe the phone. Again, the card is >> helpful when you are outside network coverage area, like when you travel >> abroad. >> >> > >> > This will definitely be something to watch keenly. >> > >> > Ali Hussein >> > >> > >> > On Jul 22, 2016 6:46 AM, "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> >> I wonder if the card will be as fees free to the customer as visa. >> Therein, would be an advantage. For now there are times when paying through >> M-pesa is charged and it is quite inconvenient to send an SMS to find out >> the charges. >> >> But the bigger question would be whether this the real future or the >> full potential of mobile money vis a vis Blockchains... >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> On 21 Jul 2016 9:28 p.m., "Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> @Barrack, >> >>> >> >>> Imagine just running your NFC phone, or Card at the Point of Sale and >> your purchase is done. Instead of the current method where you have to go >> to an MPESA menu, chose paybill/till, enter paybill number, enter the >> amount, enter pin, confirm, wait for SMS .... >> >>> >> >>> I expect also you can use the card while abroad ... >> >>> >> >>> Choice is good. >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> ______________________ >> >>> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya >> >>> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> On 21 July 2016 at 19:44, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> @ Wash, >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> I wonder if it will add any value. >> >>>> >> >>>> Regards >> >>>> >> >>>> On 7/20/16, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet >> >>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >>>> > >> http://qz.com/734842/mobile-money-giant-m-pesa-is-getting-its-own-debit-car… >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > -- >> >>>> > Best regards, >> >>>> > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >> >>>> > Nairobi,KE >> >>>> > +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 >> >>>> > "Oh, the cruft." >> >>>> > >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> -- >> >>>> Barrack O. Otieno >> >>>> +254721325277 >> >>>> +254733206359 >> >>>> Skype: barrack.otieno >> >>>> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A >> >>>> >> >>>> _______________________________________________ >> >>>> kictanet mailing list >> >>>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >>>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >>>> >> >>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… >> >>>> >> >>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy >> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >>>> >> >>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable >> behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect >> privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> kictanet mailing list >> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >>> >> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/nmutungu%40gmail.com >> >>> >> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy >> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >>> >> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable >> behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect >> privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> kictanet mailing list >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com >> >> >> >> >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy >> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > >> > Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… >> > >> > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> > >> > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/dmuthoni%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/baiju%40telemedia.co.… > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Dennis Muthuri <muthuridennis(a)gmail.com> > To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Cc: > Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:57:53 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] M-Pesa Debit Card (Elizabeth Rossiello) > Interesting articles there on the blockchain Elizabeth. > > I hope they're fine with the 200 - 800 transaction per second limit the > blockchain imposes due to it's constant confirmation and signing. > > On 7/22/2016 11:35 AM, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > >> Re: M-Pesa Debit Card (Elizabeth Rossiello) >> > > > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > >

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Re: [kictanet] M-Pesa Debit Card (Elizabeth Rossiello)
by Dennis Muthuri 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

Interesting articles there on the blockchain Elizabeth. I hope they're fine with the 200 - 800 transaction per second limit the blockchain imposes due to it's constant confirmation and signing. On 7/22/2016 11:35 AM, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > Re: M-Pesa Debit Card (Elizabeth Rossiello)

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Miss.Africa announces 2016, Round II Seed Funding Tech Initiative for Women in Africa
by Gideon 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

In a #STEM4girls pan-African campaign, the Miss.Africa program is mobilizing a Round II Seed Fund for Tech initiatives in Africa that will avail small grants to support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields to launch or expand their own initiatives that will increase digital opportunities in IT related training, jobs and leadership roles. Link: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs123/1102516344150/archive/112490800759… Regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica

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M-Pesa Debit Card
by Odhiambo Washington 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

http://qz.com/734842/mobile-money-giant-m-pesa-is-getting-its-own-debit-car… -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223 "Oh, the cruft."

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UNCTAD 14: New Initiative to Help Developing Countries Grasp $22 Trillion E-Commerce Opportunity
by waudo siganga 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

This outcome from the Nairobi talks could be of interest to some: http://witsa.org/witsa-wp-site/global-news/new-initiative-to-help-developin…

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Cybercrime Bill 2016
by Walubengo J 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

Listers, I know we have just come from an intensive 2week review of the ICT Policy.But PS Itemere says there is more work need on the Cybercrime Bill @http://www.mygov.go.ke/?p=11234 Plse send your views on the Cyber Crime Bill and spread the word. @ Mose- could u put this up on Jadili as well?@ Skunkworks - Someone forward to these hackers as well. I seem to have been kicked off their list at one point. walu.

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Fwd: [TIER] Call for Demos/Posters – 2016 Africa Summit on Women and Girls in Technology
by Brian Munyao Longwe 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

*Call for Presentations* Submission deadline: July 25, 2016 Showcase your work at the 2016 Africa Summit on Women and Girls in Technology, taking place September 13-14th in Accra, Ghana. The summit is a great opportunity to join leading African women in technology and ICT policy to debate solutions and contribute to the policy processes that will bridge the digital gender gap in Africa. We are looking to feature women-led initiatives that address at least one of the summit’s focus areas: *affordable broadband, women's rights online, digital education and skills,* and *digital entrepreneurship.* You may propose a presentation in the format of a lightning talk, demo, or poster. Apply now! <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> *LIGHTNING TALK* Short talk or video vignette highlighting fresh and thought-provoking ideas, ongoing projects, research, or personal stories that address the realities of African women and girls in technology. Show us your passion; the floor is yours for four minutes! *DEMO* Interactive demo of new technologies and online platforms designed by and/or for women, providing an opportunity for participants to get to know you and your creative innovations. Demos should be hands-on and allow participants to try it out! *POSTER* Participate in a gallery presentation of technology research and projects designed by and/or for African women and girls. Be creative—your poster may include infographics, photographs, and other methods of presentation. To prepare the best application, learn more about the summit <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> and view detailed call for presentations <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id…> (PDFs). Any one individual or organization may submit up to three proposals. Girl-led initiatives are highly encouraged. Complete the application today <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> or pass along this opportunity to your networks! <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id…> Share <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> Tweet <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> <http://us3.forward-to-friend2.com/forward?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=1e…> Forward <http://us3.forward-to-friend2.com/forward?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=1e…> *Organizing Partners* CC BY, 2015 World Wide Web Foundation. Alliance for Affordable Internet 1110 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 Add us to your address book <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage1.com/vcard?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=d532f…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=d532…> or unsubscribe from this list <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> .

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Fwd: Lions Den Kenya seeking to indentify local entrepreneuers
by Ali Hussein 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

Listers FYI Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Ninel Musson <nmusson(a)africanleadershipnetwork.com> >> Date: 19 July 2016 at 17:04:24 EAT >> To: undisclosed-recipients:; >> Subject: Lions Den Kenya seeking to indentify local entrepreneuers >> Hello, >> >> Lions Den Kenya will launch this August and aim to identifying innovative, exciting, and promising businesses, designs, products or ideas in Kenya. Do you know of any great entrepreneurial ventures that should participate in this local version of the show? If you do, please encourage them to apply! Winners will not only receive investment in their business ideas, but also mentorship, access to influential networks, and other forms of support. >> >> The show is a spin-off of the popular Dragons’ Den/Shark Tank programme in the United States, and will feature prominent and successful African business leaders as the judges and mentors (‘Lions’). To apply, please visit bankika.co.ke/lionsden/join and submit the attached form by no later than July 24th. >> >> In each episode of the show, exciting new ideas are presented and the panelists grill the contestants on the appeal of the product or business idea and the viability of their business plans and projections. Lions battle each other as well as the contestants to determine who gets what. The rewards for the competitors are substantial – a sizeable investment in their company and a leading East African entrepreneur as a partner in their business. >> >> In parts of the world, some of the companies that the Lions’ Den have invested in have gone onto become million dollar enterprises. The Lions themselves help build successful businesses and profit from their strategic investments. In addition the show has an intrinsic educational value. New business ideas are analyzed and dissected. The panelists interrogate the competitors and determine whether their ideas make sound business sense. This forms the basis on whether they decide to invest in a venture. For more information visit bankika.co.ke/lionsden. >> >> If you any questions please feel free to reach out! >> >> Best, >> >> Ninel Musson >> Director >> African Leadership Network Foundation >> >> Office: +2711 568 1595 >> Mobile SA: +2782 535 6387 >> Mobile MUR: +230 597 16684 >> Skype: ninel.musson >> >> nmusson(a)africanleadershipnetwork.com >> www.africanleadershipnetwork.com >> Facebook ▪ Twitter ▪ LinkedIn

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Games Beat 2016
by Wangari Kabiru 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

https://temp.venturebeat.com/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x243397d2&varPa… Anyone know where we have similar game event/activities in KE or East Africa? Blessed day. Regards/Wangari

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PhD Program Survey
by Mercy Njue 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

Dear Listers, Africa Nazarene University Business School, would like to find out from you, about the Viability of the PhD program from External stakeholders. To do this, kindly fill out the survey(Link below). For any clarifications feel free to email the dean Dr. Rose Karimi(rkarimi(a)anu.ac.ke). Link to Survey, click here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2NQeEKvvql5y9BrJ29DA15jRzEhY2J59…>. Feel free to share the link with your networks. R egards, Mercy *"* What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. - Eleanor Powell

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Re: [kictanet] ICTAK strikes back...
by DigitalTVAfrica 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

I stand up to be counted as one opposed to the form and substance of the gatekeeper bill. It fails in both process and proposals. On 19 Jul 2016 10:46, "DigitalTVAfrica" <wainaina(a)digitaltvafrica.com> wrote: > The attempt to shift our decade-long engagement on ICT policy and > rulemaking from multistakeholder consultation and consensus to > unjustifiable confrontation and litigation is a threat to the development > of ICT in Kenya. > > Wainaina Mungai > > > On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, Tony White via kictanet < > kictanet(a)gw.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Walu, at least you have the courage to draw this to our attention. >> >> ...an attempt to defend the indefensible! >> >> Interestingly, there is no law requiring the registration of ICT >> 'practitioners' in the UK or USA. In the UK, there are several laws >> which touch upon the ICT sector: >> >> Computer Misuse Act 1990 >> Consumer Protection Act 1987 >> Data Protection Act 1998 >> Disability Discrimination Act 1995 >> EC Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) >> Freedom of Information Act 2002 >> Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 >> Copyright, Designs and Patent Act 1988 >> Protection of the Environment (Environmental Information Regulations 2005) >> Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 >> The Telecommunications Regulations 2000 (Lawful Business Practice) >> (Interception of Communications) >> >> None of the above target 'practitioners', or requires them to pay >> 'license' fees. >> >> Cheers, >> Tony >> >> >> On 19/07/2016, Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet(a)gw.kictanet.or.ke> >> wrote: >> > John Walubengo’s recent blog post targeted ICTAK unfairly and raises >> > critical issues of authenticity and factual worth.The article needs to >> be >> > understood in the context of the ICT Practitioners Bill 2016, that >> ICTAK has >> > petitioned Parliament to consider.NJENGA: ICT Practitioners Bill is >> timely >> > and advances excellence >> > >> > >> > | >> > | >> > | >> > | | | >> > >> > | >> > >> > | >> > | >> > | | >> > NJENGA: ICT Practitioners Bill is timely and advances excellence >> > Shadowy forces riding on social media perpetuate the lie that a >> university >> > degree is mandatory for recognition. | | >> > >> > | >> > >> > | >> > >> > >> > >> > walu. >> > >> > From: Grace Githaiga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> > Cc: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com> >> > Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 8:42 PM >> > Subject: [kictanet] ICTAK can’t speak for Kenya’s entire ICT sector >> > >> > It >> is not >> > clear who coined the phrase "Be careful what you wish for; you might >> just >> > get it". That, however, may be what has just happened.Two years ago, I >> > blogged about the need to have the ICT sector organised under one >> legally >> > recognised umbrella >> > body. >> http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/-/2274560/3290310/-/khfyd… >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > >> > Unsubscribe or change your options at >> > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >> > >> > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for >> > people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> > development. >> > >> > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, >> > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, >> do >> > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > >> > >> >> >> -- >> Tony White >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)gw.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/wainaina%40digitaltva… >> >> 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. > > > > -- > Watch African TV live online and learn about Digital Television policy, > regulation and technology in Africa on issues relating to Consumers, > Content and Coverage. > >

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ICTAK can’t speak for Kenya’s entire ICT sector
by Grace Githaiga 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

It is not clear who coined the phrase "Be careful what you wish for; you might just get it". That, however, may be what has just happened.Two years ago, I blogged about the need to have the ICT sector organised under one legally recognised umbrella body.http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/-/2274560/3290310/-/khfydez/-/index.html

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Shedding light on the dark web
by Wangari Kabiru 18 Jul '16

18 Jul '16

Blessed Furahi Day! Read on the two sides of the "coin". Be blessed. Regards/Wangari ==== Shedding light on the dark web The drug trade is moving from the street to online cryptomarkets....... Online drug markets are part of the “dark web”: sites only accessible through browsers such as Tor, which route communications via several computers and layers of encryption, making them almost impossible for law enforcement to track. Buyers and sellers make contact using e-mail providers such as Sigaint, a secure dark-web service, and encryption software such as Pretty Good Privacy (PGP). They settle up in bitcoin, a digital currency that can be exchanged for the old-fashioned sort and that offers near-anonymity during a deal. Almost all sales are via “cryptomarkets”: dark websites that act as shop-fronts. These provide an escrow service, holding payments until customers agree to the bitcoin being released. Feedback systems like those on legitimate sites such as Amazon and eBay allow buyers to rate their purchases and to leave comments, helping other customers to choose a trustworthy supplier. The administrators take a 5-10% cut of each sale and set broad policy (for example, whether to allow the sale of guns). They pay moderators in bitcoin to run customer forums and handle complaints......

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