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Re: [kictanet] [nairobilug] Draft National ICT policy
by Alex Watila 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

FYI -----Original Message----- From: nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com [mailto:nairobi-gnu@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim Schofield Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2016 11:37 AM To: nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [nairobilug] Draft National ICT policy This could be a crushing blow to Kenya's ICT industry. If the USA had such a law then so many of their major ICT companies would never have happened. To name but 2, neither Steve Jobs nor Bill Gates gained any formal ICT qualifications, in fact neither of them passed a degree in anything. Several of the leading Linux kernel developers have no formal ICT training. Tim On 4 July 2016 at 14:04, Tony White <tony.mzungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > ...and *this*: > > http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/InformationCo > mmunicationTechnologyPractitioners_Bill_2016.pdf > > Which was introduced in the National Assembly last week, which will > rquire all ICT 'practitioners' to be licenced (annually!!) and > registered, with examination of qualifications, and ongoing > 'training'!! > > Phew!! > > Tony > > On 04/07/2016, Ibrahim Ng'eno <eebrah(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Y'all have seen this[1], yes? >> >> [1] >> http://www.information.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Draft-Nationa >> l-ICT-Policy-20June2016.pdf >> >> -- Ibrahim >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >> send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > > -- > Tony White > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Course View Towers, Plot 21 Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala T +256 (0) 312 314 418 M +256 (0) 752 963 325 www.weberpafrica.com Twitter: @TimSchofield2 Blog: http://weberpafrica.blogspot.co.uk/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Re: [kictanet] KENYA ICT PRACTITIONERS BILL NOW IN PARLIAMENT, PAY XXX PER YEAR FOR LICENSE TO PRACTICE
by Dennis Muthuri 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Hi Listers, This is a google doc(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lZ8m3WSH2JQSzTMBC8bkLRH8y2zzjyM9Tzu… that has been created by Nanjira(https://twitter.com/NiNanjira). Kindly fill it with all questions you have regarding the Bill. Thanks. Dennis Muthuri Mburugu Skype: dennis.muthuri | Tel: +(254)714590654

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Re: [kictanet] kictanet Digest, Vol 110, Issue 56
by Nanjira Sambuli 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Also, here's a list of crowd sourced questions from the greater community. Plan is to have them presented to the pertinent Parliamentary committee, as well as the CS and his team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lZ8m3WSH2JQSzTMBC8bkLRH8y2zzjyM9TzuUhGz… Regards, Nanjira. Sent from my iPhone. > On 5 Jul 2016, at 22:09, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: KENYA ICT PRACTITIONERS BILL NOW IN PARLIAMENT, PAY XXX > PER YEAR FOR LICENSE TO PRACTICE (ngethe.kariuki2007) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2016 22:05:13 +0300 > From: "ngethe.kariuki2007" <ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk> > To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KENYA ICT PRACTITIONERS BILL NOW IN > PARLIAMENT, PAY XXX PER YEAR FOR LICENSE TO PRACTICE > Message-ID: <yb4qacrlidwvbrex30gyv4re.1467745513132(a)email.android.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Listers,? > It is difficult to interrogate a Bill without the policy which informed the drafting of the Bill? So where is the policy and were there any stakeholder consultations. If none the process is unconstitutional.? > > John Kariuki.? > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Collins Areba via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: > To: ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk > Cc: Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] KENYA ICT PRACTITIONERS BILL NOW IN PARLIAMENT, PAY XXX PER YEAR FOR LICENSE TO PRACTICE > > I have read it end to end. I would personally have not much else to say beyond this. > ? > 1: This is a cartel, pure and simple. ?You create a walled garden, have five or so people deciding who can ?practice? and who cannot. The same five people decide what the rules of the game are, so mid point, this can change as and when it suits them. Sooner or later, it shall be a requirement for anyone who wants to do business with government, the single largest market for the small scale business operator, to be registered. > ? > 2: The sector, and by the bills very wording is very fluid. Both in its definition and in its very sense. ICT permeates such a broad section of the world that it ideally should never exist as an independent sector. A CT scan is a computer in its most impirical definition, As such radiologists should be bound by these regulations. The same should apply to bribe taking NTSA officers who use ?computers? and ICT to entrap drunk overspeeding motorists. They should as well be bound by the same rules governing ICT practice , yes? How about Mama mboga? Who receives and makes payments via Mpesa? Where exactly do you draw the line? Pilots flying computers laden in fuel? How do you decide a programmer should pay from earning from leveraging technology in creating software, and an MPESA agent using technology 100% of the time in their day to day earnings doesn?t? > ? > 3: I reserve my other comments to when I get to understand who exactly an ICT practitioner is. > ? > ? > From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+arebacollins=gmail.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Reply-To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Tuesday, 5 July 2016 8:50 pm > To: Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] KENYA ICT PRACTITIONERS BILL NOW IN PARLIAMENT, PAY XXX PER YEAR FOR LICENSE TO PRACTICE > ? > Listers > > > I know some discussions threads are going on about this but I thought to bring more focus to this issue by starting a thread with the appropriate subject line. > ? > 1. ?Who was aware of this?? > 2. Who originated the Bill and how widely did they consult. > 3. How was the ICT professional body that gets to appoint Council members arrived at? (Council members dictate who can b registred/derigistered). > 4. Who exactly is an ICT practitioner...given that ICT is an ever evolving field with jobs of the future still being created. > ? > The floor is open. > ? > 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-Gy?rgyi > > > Sent from my iPad > ? > Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 20:08:30 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: [nairobilug] Draft National ICT policy > From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > CC: wainaina(a)DigitalTVAfrica.com > To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > > This brings up the question of the Computer Society of Kenya (CSK) led by Waudo Siganga.....versus the new ICTAK led by Kamotho Njenga / Selasio Kiura. > ? > What was the criteria for picking which of these and any others will basically regulate the ICT "profession"? > ? > ------------ > ICTAK > "While I did not intend to comment on the contents of the Bill, I can't help but notice that one ICT Association of Kenya will have the arduous task of appointing five (out of nine) people to the Council that will regulate professionals (Section 4). Pray tell, who is this association?" > ? > ? > CSK > (on their website) > "The Computer Society of Kenya is the recognized association for Information, Communication and Technology industries and professionals in Kenya, attracting large and active membership from all levels of the IT industry and providing a wide range of services to its 6,000 + members." > ? > On Tuesday, July 5, 2016, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Interesting developments Alex.? > My initial reaction after reading the Bill is, questions questions questions:? > First of all, why would anyone conceive such an idea? To cure what problem? How will it better society as a whole? If indeed there was a problem to be addressed, couldn't the same have been dealt with in the policy process first? Assuming this Bill emanated from the Ministry, why would the Ministry undertake a policy review process and at the same time undertake a legal process to regulate the profession? And why is regulation of ICT professionals not even mentioned in the draft policy? We are always ready to engage and I am shocked to have learnt of the process so far in the day. Or did ICT professionals have a processes the outcome of which is this Bill?? > ? > Speaking of a profession, what is the ICT profession? I see the Bill has attempted a definition at section 2 but isn't ICTs the most dynamic and cross cutting "profession" we have? Was there a study done to support such a disruptive regulation of the profession? Are there other countries that regulate their geeks this much? So what informed this legislation?? > ? > Think of all the young people who eke a living from ICT related businesses. Why would anyone want to subject all these youth, together with those graduating from colleges and universities to one more hurdle before they can start working? Can't we leave it to the market to separate the very good practitioners from the average ones?? > I do not understand the Kenyan obsession with ?ever regulating professions. What I know is that it is expensive for parents to perpetually pay fees before their (overgrown) children can finally get employment. It is also an additional cost to businesses as they have to foot the cost of compliance for the various professionals they employ or outsource. > ? > Finally, what are our legislative priorities in this sector? I would have thought the Data Protection framework is more urgent and maybe a Cyber Security one. While I did not intend to comment on the contents of the Bill, I can't help but notice that one ICT Association of Kenya will have the arduous task of appointing five (out of nine) people to the Council that will regulate professionals (Section 4). Pray tell, who is this association? > ? > Regards,? > ? > 2016-07-05 14:03 GMT+03:00 Alex Watila via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>: > FYI > > -----Original Message----- > From: nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com [mailto:nairobi-gnu@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim Schofield > Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2016 11:37 AM > To: nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [nairobilug] Draft National ICT policy > > This could be a crushing blow to Kenya's ICT industry. If the USA had such a law then so many of their major ICT companies would never have happened. To name but 2, neither Steve Jobs nor Bill Gates gained any formal ICT qualifications, in fact neither of them passed a degree in anything. Several of the leading Linux kernel developers have no formal ICT training. > > Tim > >> On 4 July 2016 at 14:04, Tony White <tony.mzungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> ...and *this*: >> >> http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/InformationCo >> mmunicationTechnologyPractitioners_Bill_2016.pdf >> >> Which was introduced in the National Assembly last week, which will >> rquire all ICT 'practitioners' to be licenced (annually!!) and >> registered, with examination of qualifications, and ongoing >> 'training'!! >> >> Phew!! >> >> Tony >> >>> On 04/07/2016, Ibrahim Ng'eno <eebrah(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> Y'all have seen this[1], yes? >>> >>> [1] >>> http://www.information.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Draft-Nationa >>> l-ICT-Policy-20June2016.pdf >>> >>> -- Ibrahim >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>> send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> >> -- >> Tony White >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > -- > Course View Towers, > Plot 21 Yusuf Lule Road, > Kampala > T +256 (0) 312 314 418 > M +256 (0) 752 963 325 > www.weberpafrica.com > Twitter: @TimSchofield2 > Blog: http://weberpafrica.blogspot.co.uk/ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > > > ? > -- > Grace L.N. 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Re: [kictanet] KENYA ICT PRACTITIONERS BILL NOW IN PARLIAMENT, PAY XXX PER YEAR FOR LICENSE TO PRACTICE
by ngethe.kariuki2007 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Listers, It is difficult to interrogate a Bill without the policy which informed the drafting of the Bill? So where is the policy and were there any stakeholder consultations. If none the process is unconstitutional. John Kariuki. Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Collins Areba via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: To: ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] KENYA ICT PRACTITIONERS BILL NOW IN PARLIAMENT, PAY XXX PER YEAR FOR LICENSE TO PRACTICE I have read it end to end. I would personally have not much else to say beyond this. 1: This is a cartel, pure and simple. You create a walled garden, have five or so people deciding who can “practice” and who cannot. The same five people decide what the rules of the game are, so mid point, this can change as and when it suits them. Sooner or later, it shall be a requirement for anyone who wants to do business with government, the single largest market for the small scale business operator, to be registered. 2: The sector, and by the bills very wording is very fluid. Both in its definition and in its very sense. ICT permeates such a broad section of the world that it ideally should never exist as an independent sector. A CT scan is a computer in its most impirical definition, As such radiologists should be bound by these regulations. The same should apply to bribe taking NTSA officers who use “computers” and ICT to entrap drunk overspeeding motorists. They should as well be bound by the same rules governing ICT practice , yes? How about Mama mboga? Who receives and makes payments via Mpesa? Where exactly do you draw the line? Pilots flying computers laden in fuel? How do you decide a programmer should pay from earning from leveraging technology in creating software, and an MPESA agent using technology 100% of the time in their day to day earnings doesn’t? 3: I reserve my other comments to when I get to understand who exactly an ICT practitioner is. From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+arebacollins=gmail.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Reply-To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Tuesday, 5 July 2016 8:50 pm To: Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Subject: [kictanet] KENYA ICT PRACTITIONERS BILL NOW IN PARLIAMENT, PAY XXX PER YEAR FOR LICENSE TO PRACTICE Listers I know some discussions threads are going on about this but I thought to bring more focus to this issue by starting a thread with the appropriate subject line. 1. Who was aware of this? 2. Who originated the Bill and how widely did they consult. 3. How was the ICT professional body that gets to appoint Council members arrived at? (Council members dictate who can b registred/derigistered). 4. Who exactly is an ICT practitioner...given that ICT is an ever evolving field with jobs of the future still being created. The floor is open. 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 Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 20:08:30 +0300 Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: [nairobilug] Draft National ICT policy From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke CC: wainaina(a)DigitalTVAfrica.com To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com This brings up the question of the Computer Society of Kenya (CSK) led by Waudo Siganga.....versus the new ICTAK led by Kamotho Njenga / Selasio Kiura. What was the criteria for picking which of these and any others will basically regulate the ICT "profession"? ------------ ICTAK "While I did not intend to comment on the contents of the Bill, I can't help but notice that one ICT Association of Kenya will have the arduous task of appointing five (out of nine) people to the Council that will regulate professionals (Section 4). Pray tell, who is this association?" CSK (on their website) "The Computer Society of Kenya is the recognized association for Information, Communication and Technology industries and professionals in Kenya, attracting large and active membership from all levels of the IT industry and providing a wide range of services to its 6,000 + members." On Tuesday, July 5, 2016, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Interesting developments Alex. My initial reaction after reading the Bill is, questions questions questions: First of all, why would anyone conceive such an idea? To cure what problem? How will it better society as a whole? If indeed there was a problem to be addressed, couldn't the same have been dealt with in the policy process first? Assuming this Bill emanated from the Ministry, why would the Ministry undertake a policy review process and at the same time undertake a legal process to regulate the profession? And why is regulation of ICT professionals not even mentioned in the draft policy? We are always ready to engage and I am shocked to have learnt of the process so far in the day. Or did ICT professionals have a processes the outcome of which is this Bill? Speaking of a profession, what is the ICT profession? I see the Bill has attempted a definition at section 2 but isn't ICTs the most dynamic and cross cutting "profession" we have? Was there a study done to support such a disruptive regulation of the profession? Are there other countries that regulate their geeks this much? So what informed this legislation? Think of all the young people who eke a living from ICT related businesses. Why would anyone want to subject all these youth, together with those graduating from colleges and universities to one more hurdle before they can start working? Can't we leave it to the market to separate the very good practitioners from the average ones? I do not understand the Kenyan obsession with ever regulating professions. What I know is that it is expensive for parents to perpetually pay fees before their (overgrown) children can finally get employment. It is also an additional cost to businesses as they have to foot the cost of compliance for the various professionals they employ or outsource. Finally, what are our legislative priorities in this sector? I would have thought the Data Protection framework is more urgent and maybe a Cyber Security one. While I did not intend to comment on the contents of the Bill, I can't help but notice that one ICT Association of Kenya will have the arduous task of appointing five (out of nine) people to the Council that will regulate professionals (Section 4). Pray tell, who is this association? Regards, 2016-07-05 14:03 GMT+03:00 Alex Watila via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>: FYI -----Original Message----- From: nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com [mailto:nairobi-gnu@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim Schofield Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2016 11:37 AM To: nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [nairobilug] Draft National ICT policy This could be a crushing blow to Kenya's ICT industry. If the USA had such a law then so many of their major ICT companies would never have happened. To name but 2, neither Steve Jobs nor Bill Gates gained any formal ICT qualifications, in fact neither of them passed a degree in anything. Several of the leading Linux kernel developers have no formal ICT training. Tim On 4 July 2016 at 14:04, Tony White <tony.mzungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > ...and *this*: > > http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/InformationCo > mmunicationTechnologyPractitioners_Bill_2016.pdf > > Which was introduced in the National Assembly last week, which will > rquire all ICT 'practitioners' to be licenced (annually!!) and > registered, with examination of qualifications, and ongoing > 'training'!! > > Phew!! > > Tony > > On 04/07/2016, Ibrahim Ng'eno <eebrah(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Y'all have seen this[1], yes? >> >> [1] >> http://www.information.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Draft-Nationa >> l-ICT-Policy-20June2016.pdf >> >> -- Ibrahim >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >> send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > > -- > Tony White > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Course View Towers, Plot 21 Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala T +256 (0) 312 314 418 M +256 (0) 752 963 325 www.weberpafrica.com Twitter: @TimSchofield2 Blog: http://weberpafrica.blogspot.co.uk/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. _______________________________________________ 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. 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KENYA ICT PRACTITIONERS BILL NOW IN PARLIAMENT, PAY XXX PER YEAR FOR LICENSE TO PRACTICE
by Ali Hussein 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Listers I know some discussions threads are going on about this but I thought to bring more focus to this issue by starting a thread with the appropriate subject line. 1. Who was aware of this? 2. Who originated the Bill and how widely did they consult. 3. How was the ICT professional body that gets to appoint Council members arrived at? (Council members dictate who can b registred/derigistered). 4. Who exactly is an ICT practitioner...given that ICT is an ever evolving field with jobs of the future still being created. The floor is open. 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 Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 20:08:30 +0300 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] FW: [nairobilug] Draft National ICT policy > From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > CC: wainaina(a)DigitalTVAfrica.com > To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com > > This brings up the question of the Computer Society of Kenya (CSK) led by Waudo Siganga.....versus the new ICTAK led by Kamotho Njenga / Selasio Kiura. > > What was the criteria for picking which of these and any others will basically regulate the ICT "profession"? > > ------------ > ICTAK > "While I did not intend to comment on the contents of the Bill, I can't help but notice that one ICT Association of Kenya will have the arduous task of appointing five (out of nine) people to the Council that will regulate professionals (Section 4). Pray tell, who is this association?" > > > CSK > (on their website) > "The Computer Society of Kenya is the recognized association for Information, Communication and Technology industries and professionals in Kenya, attracting large and active membership from all levels of the IT industry and providing a wide range of services to its 6,000 + members." > > On Tuesday, July 5, 2016, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Interesting developments Alex. > My initial reaction after reading the Bill is, questions questions questions: > First of all, why would anyone conceive such an idea? To cure what problem? How will it better society as a whole? If indeed there was a problem to be addressed, couldn't the same have been dealt with in the policy process first? Assuming this Bill emanated from the Ministry, why would the Ministry undertake a policy review process and at the same time undertake a legal process to regulate the profession? And why is regulation of ICT professionals not even mentioned in the draft policy? We are always ready to engage and I am shocked to have learnt of the process so far in the day. Or did ICT professionals have a processes the outcome of which is this Bill? > > Speaking of a profession, what is the ICT profession? I see the Bill has attempted a definition at section 2 but isn't ICTs the most dynamic and cross cutting "profession" we have? Was there a study done to support such a disruptive regulation of the profession? Are there other countries that regulate their geeks this much? So what informed this legislation? > > Think of all the young people who eke a living from ICT related businesses. Why would anyone want to subject all these youth, together with those graduating from colleges and universities to one more hurdle before they can start working? Can't we leave it to the market to separate the very good practitioners from the average ones? > I do not understand the Kenyan obsession with ever regulating professions. What I know is that it is expensive for parents to perpetually pay fees before their (overgrown) children can finally get employment. It is also an additional cost to businesses as they have to foot the cost of compliance for the various professionals they employ or outsource. > > Finally, what are our legislative priorities in this sector? I would have thought the Data Protection framework is more urgent and maybe a Cyber Security one. While I did not intend to comment on the contents of the Bill, I can't help but notice that one ICT Association of Kenya will have the arduous task of appointing five (out of nine) people to the Council that will regulate professionals (Section 4). Pray tell, who is this association? > > Regards, > > 2016-07-05 14:03 GMT+03:00 Alex Watila via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>: > FYI > > -----Original Message----- > From: nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com [mailto:nairobi-gnu@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim Schofield > Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2016 11:37 AM > To: nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [nairobilug] Draft National ICT policy > > This could be a crushing blow to Kenya's ICT industry. If the USA had such a law then so many of their major ICT companies would never have happened. To name but 2, neither Steve Jobs nor Bill Gates gained any formal ICT qualifications, in fact neither of them passed a degree in anything. Several of the leading Linux kernel developers have no formal ICT training. > > Tim > > On 4 July 2016 at 14:04, Tony White <tony.mzungu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > ...and *this*: > > > > http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/InformationCo > > mmunicationTechnologyPractitioners_Bill_2016.pdf > > > > Which was introduced in the National Assembly last week, which will > > rquire all ICT 'practitioners' to be licenced (annually!!) and > > registered, with examination of qualifications, and ongoing > > 'training'!! > > > > Phew!! > > > > Tony > > > > On 04/07/2016, Ibrahim Ng'eno <eebrah(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Y'all have seen this[1], yes? > >> > >> [1] > >> http://www.information.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Draft-Nationa > >> l-ICT-Policy-20June2016.pdf > >> > >> -- Ibrahim > >> > >> -- > >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > >> Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. > >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, > >> send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > >> To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. > >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > >> > > > > > > -- > > Tony White > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. > > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > > To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > -- > Course View Towers, > Plot 21 Yusuf Lule Road, > Kampala > T +256 (0) 312 314 418 > M +256 (0) 752 963 325 > www.weberpafrica.com > Twitter: @TimSchofield2 > Blog: http://weberpafrica.blogspot.co.uk/ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. 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Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 9 of 10: Institutional, Legal & Regulatory Framework
by Barrack Otieno 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Dear Listers, Before we get into weekend mode, i would like to share tomorrows topic. Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to today's topic. Feel free to continue contributing to previous discussions. The Background: Now that we have discussed most of the issues, it is time to look at the governance framework for the same. Traditionally, the key governance actors have been the ICT Parliamentary Committees, the ICT Ministry, the National Communication Secretariat (NCS), the ICT regulator, the ICT Authority, the ICT (Multimedia) Appeals Tribunal. The market players have been the Operators, Postal Agency, Courier Services, Application Service Providers. Have these entities worked for use or do we want to delete, add or restructures some of them? Is there a ned to define specific roles for Professional bodies, Civil Society and others in the ICT space? What are the legal & regulatory gaps we find moving forward? -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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FW: [nairobilug] Draft National ICT policy
by Alex Watila 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

fyi -----Original Message----- From: nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com [mailto:nairobi-gnu@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony White Sent: Monday, July 4, 2016 4:05 PM To: nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [nairobilug] Draft National ICT policy ...and *this*: http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/InformationCommuni… Which was introduced in the National Assembly last week, which will rquire all ICT 'practitioners' to be licenced (annually!!) and registered, with examination of qualifications, and ongoing 'training'!! Phew!! Tony On 04/07/2016, Ibrahim Ng'eno <eebrah(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Y'all have seen this[1], yes? > > [1] > http://www.information.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Draft-National > -ICT-Policy-20June2016.pdf > > -- Ibrahim > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Tony White -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nairobi GNU/Linux User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nairobi-gnu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to nairobi-gnu(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Re: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 9 of 10: Institutional, Legal & Regulatory Framework
by Wangari Kabiru 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Blessed Tuesday! Consideration to matters including innovations that cut across guidelines that fall under other national bodies e.g Ministry of Defence, bodies such as Forestry, Wildlife. Such agencies may not be in the radar of ICT agencies. - The policy creating a linkage to ease dialogue and engagement when there is need for it. Blessed day. Regards/WangariOn Jul 4, 2016 18:28, Network of non- formal Educational institutions via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > We need to address the cost charged by Kenya Film and Classification Board for content aired in Kenya.As it stands we are supposed to pay KSH.100 per minute to classify all the content. > This cost is not realistic and there is no TV channel that can afford it. > Lets have an annual fee paid by content developers to KFCB > > Jane > > > On Friday, July 1, 2016 8:44 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Dear Listers, > > Before we get into weekend mode, i would like to share tomorrows > topic. Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to today's topic. > Feel free to continue contributing to previous discussions. > > The Background: > Now that we have discussed most of the issues, it is time to look at > the governance framework for the same. Traditionally, the key > governance actors have been the ICT Parliamentary Committees, the ICT > Ministry, the National Communication Secretariat (NCS), the ICT > regulator, the ICT Authority, the ICT (Multimedia) Appeals Tribunal. > > The market players have been the Operators, Postal Agency, Courier > Services, Application Service Providers. > > Have these entities worked for use or do we want to delete, add or > restructures some of them? Is there a ned to define specific roles > for Professional bodies, Civil Society and others in the ICT space? > > What are the legal & regulatory gaps we find moving forward? > > > > -- > 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/nnfeischools%40yahoo.… > > 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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Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 6 of 10: How to Accelerate eGovt Services
by Barrack Otieno 04 Jul '16

04 Jul '16

Listers, Many thanks to those who have contributed to day 4 and day 5. The threads are still open provided you respond under the correct thread. We also encourage listers to edit the policy directly on the Jadili platform http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/docs/kenya-ict-policy. Today we focus on the following topics: *eHealth, eAgriculture, eTransport, eGovt, eLearning *ICT regional (county) incentives) *ICTs in Society, Culture The Background Government is the single biggest consumers of ICT goods and services. A highly digitised government operation not only improves transparency and accountability but can accelerate ICT opportunities for the local ICT enterprises dealing in software development, system integration, equipment resellers amongst others. What are the bottlenecks around eGovernment? Other than Huduma Centers, KRA and bit of NTSA, there seems to be very little ICTs in other government departments and agencies. What poliices and strategies can unlock the full potential of eGovt? Send in your views Today. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 8 of 10:Emerging Issues ( Big Data, Bitcoin, Internet of Things)
by Stellar Murumba 04 Jul '16

04 Jul '16

Hello guys, Anyone who can do the product activation/campaign for iNuka Pap? This is inline with their Fintech 2016 Awards nomination. More information will be provided. Thanks. Kind regards, Stellar *"Until you dig a hole, you plant a tree, you water it and make it survive, you haven't done a thing. You are just talking."Wangari MaathaiFounder, Greenbelt Movement and Nobel Laureate P** THINK GREEN. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to!* On 1 July 2016 at 15:41, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > [image: Boxbe] <https://www.boxbe.com/overview> KICTAnet ICT Policy > Discussions (kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke) is not on your Guest List > <https://www.boxbe.com/approved-list?tc_serial=25952387474&tc_rand=192526737…> > | Approve sender > <https://www.boxbe.com/anno?tc_serial=25952387474&tc_rand=1925267371&utm_sou…> > | Approve domain > <https://www.boxbe.com/anno?tc_serial=25952387474&tc_rand=1925267371&utm_sou…> > > As we contribute on the topic today let me make aware that we currently > have a Kenyan start up called Inuka Pap that is currently participating in > the Barclays Techstars Accelerator Program in Capetown. > > It is a social entrepreneur company with a > VAS proposition to SACCO members that enables them to access instant > loans, cash advances, credit/debit card > services as well other consumer services such as prepaid power, airtime, insurance all > from Inuka mobile wallet. > > The instant loan mobile wallet is accessible through both USSD and mobile > application. The loan can be withdrawn to M -pesa or from an ATM > through Debit/credit cards - which are integrated with our systems, > saving customers more than half the average transaction cost. Through the > platform the SACCO can lend their own money or have iNuka Pap provide the > float at an agreed shared interest. > > Founded by Waweru, George and Rachel I have asked admin to add them to the > Listing. We will want to here from them also on the policy and how its > affecting their innovation which they are configuring around the block > chain technology. > > Let's appreciate them and refer as many Saccos as possible to subscribe to > the platform. Here is the you tube link of the Demo Day they had in cape > town yesterday.... > > https:// <https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YF9Xp_I0aes>m.youtube.com > <https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YF9Xp_I0aes>/watch?v=YF9Xp_I0aes > <https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YF9Xp_I0aes> > > Regards > > Timothy Oriedo > ICF Certified Coach, Chartered Marketer, Technology, Media & Telco > Enthusiast > FB, Linkedln- Timothy Oriedo > Skype, Twitter @timoriedo > 0722 816171 > Thank you Barrack, > > Though I have to admit I am not sure how I can tamper with such policy > documents so professionally crafted :D > > Mine will be to suggest what I think is also needed to be done and I am > sure the Kictanet community with the CS will be able to understand how it > fits within the context of the document. > > Ahmed > > On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Grace >> >> On the mark and on point. Maswali nyeti unayouliza. >> >> *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 1 Jul 2016, at 10:36 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> The issue of virtual Money/BlockChains is gaining traction all over the >> World. I was in a meeting recently and one question that most people asked >> me when they learnt I was Kenyan was on what were my thoughts around block >> chain technology disrupting our famous mpesa. Unfortunately I had no answer >> for them but it got me thinking. I am glad that someone on this list shared >> this link >> https://followmyvote.com/online-voting-technology/blockchain-technology/ which >> explains clearly how it works, at least for those who are not conversant. >> It is a worthy read. >> >> My questions: >> 1. Considering that Kenya has taken a lead in issues of technology, >> should we be concerned about block chain technology considering it kinda >> provides a platform where no one organisation owns the data? And in light >> of KRA wanting to compel safaricom to share the data of its subscribers? >> >> 2. Will it disrupt Mpesa? >> >> 3. Where is Central bank in this matter? Is central bank concerned that >> technology is about to change the way it does business or will it wait to >> make some unfortunate comment like it did recently on bloggers being >> responsible for the withdrawals at Chase Bank? >> >> 4. And where is Treasury in this debate? Is it concerned with financial >> technology? >> >> 5. Considering that this might be an idea whose time has come, do we >> need policy direction on this issue? >> >> I believe we have an opportunity with this ICT policy to be futuristic. >> Ama niaje? >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 06:13:08 +0300 >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 8 of >> 10: Emerging Issues ( Big Data, Bitcoin, Internet of Things) >> From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> CC: ultimateprogramer(a)gmail.com >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> I think there is a huge statement being made by Samsung with their move >> to Tizen >> <http://venturebeat.com/2015/09/02/samsung-has-shown-its-serious-about-tizen…>, >> and apparently bold statements being made with regards to Android (and that >> Tizen will be the platform of choice). Outwardly the world will tell >> Samsung that they can not openly compete with Google on this. >> >> But then there’s something we are not seeing in this whole equation - the >> future of technology and computing. >> >> Major players are all looking to invest in IoT and Big Data. Because in a >> world of 6 Billion people in the Information and Knowledge revolution, IoT >> is not something that may happen. It will. Because according to IBM >> <https://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/bigdata/what-is-big-data.html> - >> Every day, we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data. And this is why Samsung >> might win big. They are not building for now. They are building for the >> next 2 to 5 years to come. >> >> Kenya faces a magnitude of challenges home made technology can solve. And >> technology does exist for us to create sustainable solutions - and create >> markets for sustainable solutions, as SwahiliBox had demonstrated close to >> a year back when we had very much earlier predicted the marriage between >> Big Data and IoT >> <http://swahilibox.co.ke/blog/2015/06/open-data-and-the-iot-bootcamp--mombas…> >> and we had developed prototypes that were even open sourced >> <https://github.com/SwahiliBox/OpenDataIoT> to demonstrate how easy and >> sustainable it can be to develop next generation solutions making use of >> both Big Data and IoT. >> >> Bwana Waziri, I think as a market this is one of the major areas we need >> to focus on - and that we are seriously neglecting. We can not keep on >> innovating on top of ERPs and M-Pesas and that is just it. Silicon Valley's >> innovative potential does not just encompass systems like Adobe Photoshop, >> but also innovations on top of IoT and Big Data >> <http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/networking/300079090/the-ten-coolest-iot-sta…>. >> We need to innovate hardware that can be relevant within the African >> Context - Hardware that can then hook up with the ERPs and M-Pesas, and >> maybe bring to life a whole different export channel to other countries and >> governments looking for sustainable hardware solutions. And Kenya can do >> this. >> >> We need to push more resources into innovating around Big Data, Cloud and >> IoT. As a market we can only achieve maximum innovative potential in >> adopting the trends that players like Samsung, Intel, IBM, and the likes >> are investing billions of dollars to get right. >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 5:30 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Barrack and all >> >> For the first time Net Neutrality is being given a voice. But not far >> enough. We need clear direction on this important issue. Where do we stand >> on:- >> >> *Net Neutrality* >> 1. Third party liability? >> 2. Fair and equitable treatment of Internet traffic? >> 3. Zero rating of services? >> 4. I understand that Tespok did a study that showed an increase in data >> revenue from OTT and messaging services like YouTube and WhatsApp. It would >> be interesting if we could see that report or failure of which (as Tespok >> is a member based Organisation and may choose not to share it with the >> general public) CA may need to step in. >> 5. Finally can the new regime tell us once and for all whether Kenya >> finally signed WCIT12 and what prompted the change of heart? >> >> *Mobile Money and the new reality of Blockchain Technology.* Let's not >> beat about the bush here. The very leadership position that has been >> achieved by our adaption of Mobile Money is at risk by burying our heads in >> the sand when it comes to Blockchain Technology. >> >> We need to stop thumping our chests about the phenomenal success of >> Mpesa. The reality is that Mpesa is only successful here in Kenya and a few >> other countries. Mpesa stopped innovating in this space years ago. It's >> time for a new reality. Mpesa is yesterday's news. Let's start creating a >> new narrative. We need a Global Champion. The likes of PayPal, eBay, Google >> etc. and we have it in us to do it. >> >> Kenya, and Africa are again at risk of being left behind. No other than >> the Governor of the Central Bank is on record saying that we shall wait and >> see what the West does before jumping in. I respect the man alot but I >> think engagement with the nascent Fintech Space in Nairobi together with >> the ICT Ministry is long overdue. We MUST chart our own path - And it needs >> to be a pioneering path not a follower path. We need a clear policy >> statement from the ICT Ministry on this. >> >> I'm reliably informed that the ICT Ministry and the Central Bank has >> formed or will form a joint committee to look into the adaption of >> BlockChain Technology. I may have missed this but is there a >> representative(s) from the private/banking/Fintech space? Sometimes I get >> the feeling that this country's leaders still don't get the spirit of the >> New Constitution we promulgated in 2010. I would like to humbly remind >> ourselves of this:- >> >> The *constitution* was presented to the Attorney General of *Kenya* on 7 >> April 2010, officially published on 6 May 2010, and was subjected to a >> referendum on 4 August 2010. The *new Constitution* was approved by 67% >> of *Kenyan* voters. The *constitution* was promulgated on 27 August 2010. >> >> In the spirit of Uzalendo and moving this country forward let us share >> more and consult more extensively. This exercise of subjecting the new ICT >> Policy to this level of public scrutiny and intellectual discourse on a >> list like Kictanet is unprecedented. And highly commendable, This certainly >> shows the willingness and openness of the leadership of CS Mucheru. It's >> not a coincidence that he and PS Victor Kyalo are founder members of >> Kictanet. Intellectual discourse, sharing and engagement is in their DNA. I >> must however caution them that they must shine daylight into *EVERYTHING* >> that involves the public good. This new discussion on Blockchains is >> good for the public and the nascent FinTech community. We *CANNOT* and *MUST >> NOT *let vested interests prevail in the corridors of power at the >> detriment of the country at large. >> >> It may well be that this country decides that BlockChain Technology will >> do more harm than good to us. However, I humbly suggest that decision >> should not be left to a few individuals. No matter their station in life or >> government. A robust platform of discussion and consultation spearheaded by >> the ICT and Treasury Ministries must be held. And this must be kicked off >> as soon as possible because time's a-wastin'. >> >> My humble two cents.. >> >> *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 1 Jul 2016, at 1:33 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Day 8 of 10: >> >> * Internet of Things, M2M >> * Net Neutrality & OTT >> * Big Data >> * Virtual Money/BlockChains >> >> The Background: >> >> Internet of Things is a vision (now a reality) of physical objects >> (machines, vehicles, buildings, etc) fitted with sensors that allow >> them to communicate with each other. The smart-city concept >> envisions sensors continuously reporting status (e.g Traffic status, >> Pollution Status, Maintenance Status) of the different objects to >> allow for efficient management response. A lot of data exchanges >> arises hence the term Big Data with its associated data analytics >> requirements. >> >> Meanwhile, Virtual Money/Currency (Bitcoin, etc) threatens to disrupt >> the need for a centralised banking institutions. Over The Top (Skype, >> Twitter, FB, Youtube) have been around longer but the need to regulate >> or NOT to regulate them continues to be debated. >> >> Given recent developments on the KiCTANET list on Virtual money what >> should our position on these and other emerging issues be from a >> policy perspective ? is there need to embrace the issues? >> >> Your comments are welcome >> >> >> >> -- >> 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/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/ultimateprogramer%40g… >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> *Ahmed Maawy* >> Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) >> Curator - Global Shapers Mombasa Hub >> Ambassador - Open Knowledge >> Director - Startup Grind Mombasa >> Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer >> (KE) +254 714 960 627 >> Skype: ultimateprogramer >> >> swahilibox.co.ke >> globalshapers.org >> www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> >> startupgrind.com >> ajplus.net >> www.everylayer.com >> >> _______________________________________________ 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/ggithaiga%40hotmail.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/ultimateprogramer%40g… >> >> 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. >> > > > > -- > *Ahmed Maawy* > Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) > Curator - Global Shapers Mombasa Hub > Ambassador - Open Knowledge > Director - Startup Grind Mombasa > Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer > (KE) +254 714 960 627 > Skype: ultimateprogramer > > swahilibox.co.ke > globalshapers.org > www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> > startupgrind.com > ajplus.net > www.everylayer.com > > _______________________________________________ > 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/timoriedo%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/nstellarnelly%40gmail… > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > >

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National ICT Policy Discussions: Day 9 of 10: Institutional, Legal & Regulatory Framework
by Walubengo J 04 Jul '16

04 Jul '16

Listers, @Barrack had introduced the above theme over the weekend but looks like folks were on a family day off. So agreed to have today to see if we can get views on this matter and then wrap up everthting tomorrow.----Day 9 of 10: Institutional, Legal & Regulatory Framework Role of Regulator, USAC, CERTs, NCS, ICTA, PCK, CSO, Professional Bodies etcNeeded Legislation, Data Protection, eTransaction, Intermediary Liability etc The Background:Now that we have discussed most of the issues, it is time to look at the governance framework for the same. Traditionally, the key governance actors have been the ICT Parliamentary Committees, the ICT Ministry, the National Communication Secretariate (NCS), the ICT regulator, the ICT Authority, the ICT (Multimedia) Appeals Tribunal,etc. The market players have been the Operators, Postal Agency, Courier Services, Application Service Providers. Have these entities worked well for us or do we want to delete, add or restructures some of them? Is there a need to define and bring in specific roles for Professional bodies, Civil Society and others within the ICT space? What are the legal & regulatory gaps we find moving forward? We have 1 Day on this as usual. walu.

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Re: [kictanet] UN council: Seriously, nations, stop switching off the damn internet • The Register
by Wangari Kabiru 04 Jul '16

04 Jul '16

Blessed Monday! How is it for people to have the same rights online as offline whereas in perspective, "in the online space" we have a lot of "created personas", "anonymous personas" and even robots? If we put our empathy thinking caps on and make ourselves "government/legislature, what might be the need/concerns. - Whom would the governments be running after - How to arrest situations for overall national interests - How to determine that an online entry/discussion might birth or build situations that may increase " vital information leaks, tensions, unrest etc" - ?Many morr I believe just as with other government related inquisitions on policy, it is good to engage directly with the government agencies to know their way of thinking. Here perhaps agencies in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You will note that in this case opinion leading nations were for amendments. This may also indicate that there may have been many other nations who were silent for their foreign policy and public image interests yet anyway when the situation arises they would not hesitate to switch off. May we be open to hear, may the IGF take consideration to have voices from foreign policy with a balance of NSA and Government end. Blessed day. Regards/Wangari "Among the key extracts in the resolutions are: That people have the same rights online as offline, "in particular freedom of expression, which is applicable regardless of frontiers and through any media of one's choice." That human rights violations enacted against people due to making their views known online are "condemned unequivocally," and states are held accountable for any such violations. Any measures to "intentionally prevent or disrupt access" to the internet are also "condemned unequivocally," and all states should "refrain from and cease such measures."...."On Jul 4, 2016 06:39, Alex Watila via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > I don’t think it allows. > > > > Freedom of expression is a right of the citizen but with the limitations related to hate speech etc > > > > Regards, > > > > Alex > > > > > > From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+awatila=yahoo.co.uk@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Ali Hussein via kictanet > Sent: Monday, July 4, 2016 6:32 AM > To: awatila(a)yahoo.co.uk > Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] UN council: Seriously, nations, stop switching off the damn internet • The Register > > > > Alex > > > > I'm curious. Are you suggesting that the Constitution of Kenya gives the government of the day the right to shut down the Internet? > > > > Ali Hussein > > Principal > > Hussein & Associates > > +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > > > > Twitter:

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UN council: Seriously, nations, stop switching off the damn internet • The Register
by Ali Hussein 04 Jul '16

04 Jul '16

Listers It's distressing to see that this country is now voting with the likes of Russia, China and Saudi Arabia to curtail Internet freedoms. Fortunately the resolution was unanimously passed to retain such freedoms at a UN meeting. Excerpt from the story "Likewise on a second amendment to remove references to freedom of expression. Russia and China were joined by 15 other countries including India, Kenya and South Africa." Read more:- http://m.theregister.co.uk/2016/07/01/un_officially_condemns_internet_shutd… 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

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Here's how to make sure Facebook shows you the content you want
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 03 Jul '16

03 Jul '16

Just stumbled accross this interesting article: http://www.recode.net/2016/6/30/12066794/how-to-facebook-follow-unfollow-se… *"What you see on Facebook is determined by a computer — a News Feed algorithm, to be precise, a piece of software that combines things it knows about your interests with stuff people post to give you a personalized stream of content.On Wednesday, Facebook updated that algorithm, meaning it will start showing users more posts from their friends and family, and fewer posts from brands and publishers (like Recode).But what if you like seeing posts from brands and publishers (like Recode)? Or you don’t like seeing posts from your distant cousin Alfred who has that obsession with sculptures made out of food?Well thank goodness, there are simple tricks in News Feed to fix both of these problems. Come hither. "* -- *Ahmed Maawy* Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) Curator - Global Shapers Mombasa Hub Ambassador - Open Knowledge Director - Startup Grind Mombasa Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer swahilibox.co.ke globalshapers.org www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> startupgrind.com ajplus.net www.everylayer.com

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Re: [kictanet] Breaking News: The F.B.I. interviewed Hillary Clinton for three and a half hours about her use of a private email server, her campaign said
by Ali Hussein 03 Jul '16

03 Jul '16

I wonder how many Kenya government employees will pass this test? Something to definitely think about within the context of the Draft Kenya ICT Policy 2016. And I mean active enforcement as opposed to just policy.. 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 2 Jul 2016, at 8:25 PM, NYTimes.com News Alert <nytdirect(a)nytimes.com> wrote: > > > Add nytdirect(a)nytimes.com to your address book. > July 02, 2016 > > NYTimes.com » > Breaking News Alert > > BREAKING NEWS > The F.B.I. interviewed Hillary Clinton for three and a half hours about her use of a private email server, her campaign said > Saturday, July 2, 2016 1:09 PM EDT > The F.B.I. interviewed Hillary Clinton on Saturday morning for its investigation into whether she or her aides broke the law by setting up a private email server for her use as secretary of state, her campaign said. > The campaign declined to elaborate on the substance of the interview, which lasted about three and a half hours at F.B.I. Headquarters in Washington. > Read more » > ADVERTISEMENT > > > > > FOLLOW NYTimes FACEBOOK @NYTimes > Get more NYTimes.com newsletters » | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps for just $0.99. Subscribe » > ABOUT THIS EMAIL > You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts newsletter. > Unsubscribe | Manage Subscriptions | Change Your Email | Privacy Policy | Contact | Advertise > Copyright 2015 The New York Times Company | 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018

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Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 8 of 10: Emerging Issues ( Big Data, Bitcoin, Internet of Things)
by Barrack Otieno 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Day 8 of 10: * Internet of Things, M2M * Net Neutrality & OTT * Big Data * Virtual Money/BlockChains The Background: Internet of Things is a vision (now a reality) of physical objects (machines, vehicles, buildings, etc) fitted with sensors that allow them to communicate with each other. The smart-city concept envisions sensors continuously reporting status (e.g Traffic status, Pollution Status, Maintenance Status) of the different objects to allow for efficient management response. A lot of data exchanges arises hence the term Big Data with its associated data analytics requirements. Meanwhile, Virtual Money/Currency (Bitcoin, etc) threatens to disrupt the need for a centralised banking institutions. Over The Top (Skype, Twitter, FB, Youtube) have been around longer but the need to regulate or NOT to regulate them continues to be debated. Given recent developments on the KiCTANET list on Virtual money what should our position on these and other emerging issues be from a policy perspective ? is there need to embrace the issues? Your comments are welcome -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Kenyan Blockchain Start-up BitPesa Featured in Citibank Research
by Elizabeth Rossiello 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Greetings Listers Today I am truly happy to hear so much open dialogue about blockchain, bitcoin and digital currencies in Kenya. When we founded BitPesa in Nairobi in October 2013, we were at the start of a long, slow uphill climb with a brand-new technology. There was a lack of knowledge, a lot of rumors, and an unwillingness to hear that the future might look very very different from the past. Yesterday, Citi Global Research featured BitPesa as an exceptional business case for blockchain technology. (Report attached). This is a proud moment for a start-up begun in Nairobi in 2013. It is not easy to build a company with technology that nobody has heard of - but we have continued to press forward, growing our customers, obtaining a license from the UK FCA, expanding to Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, the DRC and soon Senegal - and increasing transaction volumes every month, averaging over 30% MOM growth. We remain the largest company in Africa that uses blockchain technology. I would be happy to meet with any team or company that is interested in learning more. We have presented to six Central Banks across Africa and have been readily welcomed in five of them. We have shown that digital currency technology can be used in many different ways -- in itself it is not a business. Companies will use this technology in different ways - and Central Banks and the Private Sector should learn to differentiate the different types of businesses that use this technology to make their business models more efficient. Very excited for the open eyes, ears, minds and hearts of the tech community on this topic! Elizabeth On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 3:41 PM, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > As we contribute on the topic today let me make aware that we currently > have a Kenyan start up called Inuka Pap that is currently participating in > the Barclays Techstars Accelerator Program in Capetown. > > It is a social entrepreneur company with a > VAS proposition to SACCO members that enables them to access instant > loans, cash advances, credit/debit card > services as well other consumer services such as prepaid power, airtime, insurance all > from Inuka mobile wallet. > > The instant loan mobile wallet is accessible through both USSD and mobile > application. The loan can be withdrawn to M -pesa or from an ATM > through Debit/credit cards - which are integrated with our systems, > saving customers more than half the average transaction cost. Through the > platform the SACCO can lend their own money or have iNuka Pap provide the > float at an agreed shared interest. > > Founded by Waweru, George and Rachel I have asked admin to add them to the > Listing. We will want to here from them also on the policy and how its > affecting their innovation which they are configuring around the block > chain technology. > > Let's appreciate them and refer as many Saccos as possible to subscribe to > the platform. Here is the you tube link of the Demo Day they had in cape > town yesterday.... > > https:// <https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YF9Xp_I0aes>m.youtube.com > <https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YF9Xp_I0aes>/watch?v=YF9Xp_I0aes > <https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YF9Xp_I0aes> > > Regards > > Timothy Oriedo > ICF Certified Coach, Chartered Marketer, Technology, Media & Telco > Enthusiast > FB, Linkedln- Timothy Oriedo > Skype, Twitter @timoriedo > 0722 816171 > Thank you Barrack, > > Though I have to admit I am not sure how I can tamper with such policy > documents so professionally crafted :D > > Mine will be to suggest what I think is also needed to be done and I am > sure the Kictanet community with the CS will be able to understand how it > fits within the context of the document. > > Ahmed > > On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Grace >> >> On the mark and on point. Maswali nyeti unayouliza. >> >> *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 1 Jul 2016, at 10:36 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> The issue of virtual Money/BlockChains is gaining traction all over the >> World. I was in a meeting recently and one question that most people asked >> me when they learnt I was Kenyan was on what were my thoughts around block >> chain technology disrupting our famous mpesa. Unfortunately I had no answer >> for them but it got me thinking. I am glad that someone on this list shared >> this link >> https://followmyvote.com/online-voting-technology/blockchain-technology/ which >> explains clearly how it works, at least for those who are not conversant. >> It is a worthy read. >> >> My questions: >> 1. Considering that Kenya has taken a lead in issues of technology, >> should we be concerned about block chain technology considering it kinda >> provides a platform where no one organisation owns the data? And in light >> of KRA wanting to compel safaricom to share the data of its subscribers? >> >> 2. Will it disrupt Mpesa? >> >> 3. Where is Central bank in this matter? Is central bank concerned that >> technology is about to change the way it does business or will it wait to >> make some unfortunate comment like it did recently on bloggers being >> responsible for the withdrawals at Chase Bank? >> >> 4. And where is Treasury in this debate? Is it concerned with financial >> technology? >> >> 5. Considering that this might be an idea whose time has come, do we >> need policy direction on this issue? >> >> I believe we have an opportunity with this ICT policy to be futuristic. >> Ama niaje? >> >> Rgds >> GG >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 06:13:08 +0300 >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 8 of >> 10: Emerging Issues ( Big Data, Bitcoin, Internet of Things) >> From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> CC: ultimateprogramer(a)gmail.com >> To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com >> >> I think there is a huge statement being made by Samsung with their move >> to Tizen >> <http://venturebeat.com/2015/09/02/samsung-has-shown-its-serious-about-tizen…>, >> and apparently bold statements being made with regards to Android (and that >> Tizen will be the platform of choice). Outwardly the world will tell >> Samsung that they can not openly compete with Google on this. >> >> But then there’s something we are not seeing in this whole equation - the >> future of technology and computing. >> >> Major players are all looking to invest in IoT and Big Data. Because in a >> world of 6 Billion people in the Information and Knowledge revolution, IoT >> is not something that may happen. It will. Because according to IBM >> <https://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/bigdata/what-is-big-data.html> - >> Every day, we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data. And this is why Samsung >> might win big. They are not building for now. They are building for the >> next 2 to 5 years to come. >> >> Kenya faces a magnitude of challenges home made technology can solve. And >> technology does exist for us to create sustainable solutions - and create >> markets for sustainable solutions, as SwahiliBox had demonstrated close to >> a year back when we had very much earlier predicted the marriage between >> Big Data and IoT >> <http://swahilibox.co.ke/blog/2015/06/open-data-and-the-iot-bootcamp--mombas…> >> and we had developed prototypes that were even open sourced >> <https://github.com/SwahiliBox/OpenDataIoT> to demonstrate how easy and >> sustainable it can be to develop next generation solutions making use of >> both Big Data and IoT. >> >> Bwana Waziri, I think as a market this is one of the major areas we need >> to focus on - and that we are seriously neglecting. We can not keep on >> innovating on top of ERPs and M-Pesas and that is just it. Silicon Valley's >> innovative potential does not just encompass systems like Adobe Photoshop, >> but also innovations on top of IoT and Big Data >> <http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/networking/300079090/the-ten-coolest-iot-sta…>. >> We need to innovate hardware that can be relevant within the African >> Context - Hardware that can then hook up with the ERPs and M-Pesas, and >> maybe bring to life a whole different export channel to other countries and >> governments looking for sustainable hardware solutions. And Kenya can do >> this. >> >> We need to push more resources into innovating around Big Data, Cloud and >> IoT. As a market we can only achieve maximum innovative potential in >> adopting the trends that players like Samsung, Intel, IBM, and the likes >> are investing billions of dollars to get right. >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 5:30 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Barrack and all >> >> For the first time Net Neutrality is being given a voice. But not far >> enough. We need clear direction on this important issue. Where do we stand >> on:- >> >> *Net Neutrality* >> 1. Third party liability? >> 2. Fair and equitable treatment of Internet traffic? >> 3. Zero rating of services? >> 4. I understand that Tespok did a study that showed an increase in data >> revenue from OTT and messaging services like YouTube and WhatsApp. It would >> be interesting if we could see that report or failure of which (as Tespok >> is a member based Organisation and may choose not to share it with the >> general public) CA may need to step in. >> 5. Finally can the new regime tell us once and for all whether Kenya >> finally signed WCIT12 and what prompted the change of heart? >> >> *Mobile Money and the new reality of Blockchain Technology.* Let's not >> beat about the bush here. The very leadership position that has been >> achieved by our adaption of Mobile Money is at risk by burying our heads in >> the sand when it comes to Blockchain Technology. >> >> We need to stop thumping our chests about the phenomenal success of >> Mpesa. The reality is that Mpesa is only successful here in Kenya and a few >> other countries. Mpesa stopped innovating in this space years ago. It's >> time for a new reality. Mpesa is yesterday's news. Let's start creating a >> new narrative. We need a Global Champion. The likes of PayPal, eBay, Google >> etc. and we have it in us to do it. >> >> Kenya, and Africa are again at risk of being left behind. No other than >> the Governor of the Central Bank is on record saying that we shall wait and >> see what the West does before jumping in. I respect the man alot but I >> think engagement with the nascent Fintech Space in Nairobi together with >> the ICT Ministry is long overdue. We MUST chart our own path - And it needs >> to be a pioneering path not a follower path. We need a clear policy >> statement from the ICT Ministry on this. >> >> I'm reliably informed that the ICT Ministry and the Central Bank has >> formed or will form a joint committee to look into the adaption of >> BlockChain Technology. I may have missed this but is there a >> representative(s) from the private/banking/Fintech space? Sometimes I get >> the feeling that this country's leaders still don't get the spirit of the >> New Constitution we promulgated in 2010. I would like to humbly remind >> ourselves of this:- >> >> The *constitution* was presented to the Attorney General of *Kenya* on 7 >> April 2010, officially published on 6 May 2010, and was subjected to a >> referendum on 4 August 2010. The *new Constitution* was approved by 67% >> of *Kenyan* voters. The *constitution* was promulgated on 27 August 2010. >> >> In the spirit of Uzalendo and moving this country forward let us share >> more and consult more extensively. This exercise of subjecting the new ICT >> Policy to this level of public scrutiny and intellectual discourse on a >> list like Kictanet is unprecedented. And highly commendable, This certainly >> shows the willingness and openness of the leadership of CS Mucheru. It's >> not a coincidence that he and PS Victor Kyalo are founder members of >> Kictanet. Intellectual discourse, sharing and engagement is in their DNA. I >> must however caution them that they must shine daylight into *EVERYTHING* >> that involves the public good. This new discussion on Blockchains is >> good for the public and the nascent FinTech community. We *CANNOT* and *MUST >> NOT *let vested interests prevail in the corridors of power at the >> detriment of the country at large. >> >> It may well be that this country decides that BlockChain Technology will >> do more harm than good to us. However, I humbly suggest that decision >> should not be left to a few individuals. No matter their station in life or >> government. A robust platform of discussion and consultation spearheaded by >> the ICT and Treasury Ministries must be held. And this must be kicked off >> as soon as possible because time's a-wastin'. >> >> My humble two cents.. >> >> *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 1 Jul 2016, at 1:33 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Day 8 of 10: >> >> * Internet of Things, M2M >> * Net Neutrality & OTT >> * Big Data >> * Virtual Money/BlockChains >> >> The Background: >> >> Internet of Things is a vision (now a reality) of physical objects >> (machines, vehicles, buildings, etc) fitted with sensors that allow >> them to communicate with each other. The smart-city concept >> envisions sensors continuously reporting status (e.g Traffic status, >> Pollution Status, Maintenance Status) of the different objects to >> allow for efficient management response. A lot of data exchanges >> arises hence the term Big Data with its associated data analytics >> requirements. >> >> Meanwhile, Virtual Money/Currency (Bitcoin, etc) threatens to disrupt >> the need for a centralised banking institutions. Over The Top (Skype, >> Twitter, FB, Youtube) have been around longer but the need to regulate >> or NOT to regulate them continues to be debated. >> >> Given recent developments on the KiCTANET list on Virtual money what >> should our position on these and other emerging issues be from a >> policy perspective ? is there need to embrace the issues? >> >> Your comments are welcome >> >> >> >> -- >> 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/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/ultimateprogramer%40g… >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> *Ahmed Maawy* >> Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) >> Curator - Global Shapers Mombasa Hub >> Ambassador - Open Knowledge >> Director - Startup Grind Mombasa >> Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer >> (KE) +254 714 960 627 >> Skype: ultimateprogramer >> >> swahilibox.co.ke >> globalshapers.org >> www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> >> startupgrind.com >> ajplus.net >> www.everylayer.com >> >> _______________________________________________ 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/ggithaiga%40hotmail.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/ultimateprogramer%40g… >> >> 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. >> > > > > -- > *Ahmed Maawy* > Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) > Curator - Global Shapers Mombasa Hub > Ambassador - Open Knowledge > Director - Startup Grind Mombasa > Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer > (KE) +254 714 960 627 > Skype: ultimateprogramer > > swahilibox.co.ke > globalshapers.org > www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> > startupgrind.com > ajplus.net > www.everylayer.com > > _______________________________________________ > 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/timoriedo%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/elizabeth%40bitpesa.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. > -- Elizabeth Rossiello CEO and Co-Founder *BitPESA* Nigeria: +234 909 345 4135 Kenya: +254 710 891 851 Skype: erossiello

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Re: [kictanet] ICT POLICY REVEW DAY 8 of 10
by WANGARI KABIRU 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Warm Greetings Erick, Then why don't we have our famed techies forming a beehive to create solutions around the Block Chains which anyway is not just in financial services? The application is amazing in humanitarian/disaster services. Perhaps based on our eco-system, one of the big national or multi-national players needs to set the ground then our techies create rider products and services. Or there is no market? *And on a light one, we still trust CBK Governor who saved our country's pennies! As the ICT Policy Review is done, the factors BLOCKING the skills and national innovation should be addressed. 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 1 Jul 2016, at 3:13 PM, Erick Mwangi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: The current trends in the Fintech Eco-system are: InfrastructureMarketsMoney and PaymentsMarket places Its in this space we have comes across terms like Block chain, Internet of things (everything) IoT, Prediction markets and the one to watch for most according to me the wisdom of crowds among others. The biggest competitors of dinosaur banks is not from other dinosaur banks but the gap between them (their products) and the consumers and this is where it gets exciting from a FINTECH perspective. I may not be privy enough re-regulation in the KE space but make no mistake this will indeed happen and that does not worry me at all. When you look at the innovation cycle of a start-up, before it achieves an incumbent status it normally is a target (we all know Uber's woes) and its at this point regulation is formulated, it may take time but it will happen. Can you imagine what block chain can do to the Land registry in KE with use of smart contracts? Kind Regards, Eric M _______________________________________________ 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. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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/wangarikabiru%40yahoo… 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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What's Next
by Erick Mwangi 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

The current trends in the Fintech Eco-system are: - Infrastructure - Markets - Money and Payments - Market places Its in this space we have comes across terms like Block chain, Internet of things (everything) IoT, Prediction markets and the one to watch for most according to me the wisdom of crowds among others. The biggest competitors of dinosaur banks is not from other dinosaur banks but the gap between them (their products) and the consumers and this is where it gets exciting from a FINTECH perspective. I may not be privy enough re-regulation in the KE space but make no mistake this will indeed happen and that does not worry me at all. When you look at the innovation cycle of a start-up, before it achieves an incumbent status it normally is a target (we all know Uber's woes) and its at this point regulation is formulated, it may take time but it will happen. Can you imagine what block chain can do to the Land registry in KE with use of smart contracts? Kind Regards, Eric M

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Re: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 8 of 10: Emerging Issues ( Big Data, Bitcoin, Internet of Things)
by WANGARI KABIRU 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

"Considering that Kenya has taken a lead in issues of technology....." Blessed Furahi Day! I think there is a white lie and white elephant within the above statement which needs its own time and place to discuss through. Why do we still have our mass poverty indicators and on the rise; unemployment, underemployment, education, rouge medical services, public services? Dropping calls, financial services and access This white lie and white elephant is hoodwinking and breeds complacency in this hotbed of innovation. One hit here and there does not qualify. Dominance would. The statement which might qualify is "Openness to testing and consumption of technologies". Yaani hali ya kuwa uwanja wa sarakasi na maonyesho haina maana ya kuwa Kenya ni shujaa. Ijapokuwa Kenya ina mashujaa wengi vibonge katika teknologia. Again, statements needs own time and place to discuss through. 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 Fri, 1/7/16, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: Re: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 8 of 10: Emerging Issues ( Big Data, Bitcoin, Internet of Things) To: wangarikabiru(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: "Ali Hussein" <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Date: Friday, 1 July, 2016, 13:55 Grace On the mark and on point. Maswali nyeti unayouliza. Ali HusseinPrincipalHussein & Associates+254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassimSkype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: 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 1 Jul 2016, at 10:36 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: #yiv8329482728 #yiv8329482728 -- .yiv8329482728hmmessage P { margin:0px;padding:0px;} #yiv8329482728 body.yiv8329482728hmmessage { font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri;} #yiv8329482728 The issue of virtual Money/BlockChains is gaining traction all over the World. I was in a meeting recently and one question that most people asked me when they learnt I was Kenyan was on what were my thoughts around block chain technology disrupting our famous mpesa. Unfortunately I had no answer for them but it got me thinking. I am glad that someone on this list shared this link https://followmyvote.com/online-voting-technology/blockchain-technology/ which explains clearly how it works, at least for those who are not conversant. It is a worthy read. My questions:1. Considering that Kenya has taken a lead in issues of technology, should we be concerned about block chain technology considering it kinda provides a platform where no one organisation owns the data? And in light of KRA wanting to compel safaricom to share the data of its subscribers? 2. Will it disrupt Mpesa? 3. Where is Central bank in this matter? Is central bank concerned that technology is about to change the way it does business or will it wait to make some unfortunate comment like it did recently on bloggers being responsible for the withdrawals at Chase Bank? 4. And where is Treasury in this debate? Is it concerned with financial technology? 5. Considering that this might be an idea whose time has come, do we need policy direction on this issue? I believe we have an opportunity with this ICT policy to be futuristic. Ama niaje? RgdsGG Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 06:13:08 +0300 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 8 of 10: Emerging Issues ( Big Data, Bitcoin, Internet of Things) From: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke CC: ultimateprogramer(a)gmail.com To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com I think there is a huge statement being made by Samsung with their move to Tizen, and apparently bold statements being made with regards to Android (and that Tizen will be the platform of choice). Outwardly the world will tell Samsung that they can not openly compete with Google on this. But then there’s something we are not seeing in this whole equation - the future of technology and computing. Major players are all looking to invest in IoT and Big Data. Because in a world of 6 Billion people in the Information and Knowledge revolution, IoT is not something that may happen. It will. Because according to IBM - Every day, we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data. And this is why Samsung might win big. They are not building for now. They are building for the next 2 to 5 years to come. Kenya faces a magnitude of challenges home made technology can solve. And technology does exist for us to create sustainable solutions - and create markets for sustainable solutions, as SwahiliBox had demonstrated close to a year back when we had very much earlier predicted the marriage between Big Data and IoT and we had developed prototypes that were even open sourced to demonstrate how easy and sustainable it can be to develop next generation solutions making use of both Big Data and IoT. Bwana Waziri, I think as a market this is one of the major areas we need to focus on - and that we are seriously neglecting. We can not keep on innovating on top of ERPs and M-Pesas and that is just it. Silicon Valley's innovative potential does not just encompass systems like Adobe Photoshop, but also innovations on top of IoT and Big Data. We need to innovate hardware that can be relevant within the African Context - Hardware that can then hook up with the ERPs and M-Pesas, and maybe bring to life a whole different export channel to other countries and governments looking for sustainable hardware solutions. And Kenya can do this. We need to push more resources into innovating around Big Data, Cloud and IoT. As a market we can only achieve maximum innovative potential in adopting the trends that players like Samsung, Intel, IBM, and the likes are investing billions of dollars to get right. On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 5:30 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Barrack and all For the first time Net Neutrality is being given a voice. But not far enough. We need clear direction on this important issue. Where do we stand on:- Net Neutrality 1. Third party liability?2. Fair and equitable treatment of Internet traffic?3. Zero rating of services? 4. I understand that Tespok did a study that showed an increase in data revenue from OTT and messaging services like YouTube and WhatsApp. It would be interesting if we could see that report or failure of which (as Tespok is a member based Organisation and may choose not to share it with the general public) CA may need to step in.5. Finally can the new regime tell us once and for all whether Kenya finally signed WCIT12 and what prompted the change of heart? Mobile Money and the new reality of Blockchain Technology. Let's not beat about the bush here. The very leadership position that has been achieved by our adaption of Mobile Money is at risk by burying our heads in the sand when it comes to Blockchain Technology. We need to stop thumping our chests about the phenomenal success of Mpesa. The reality is that Mpesa is only successful here in Kenya and a few other countries. Mpesa stopped innovating in this space years ago. It's time for a new reality. Mpesa is yesterday's news. Let's start creating a new narrative. We need a Global Champion. The likes of PayPal, eBay, Google etc. and we have it in us to do it. Kenya, and Africa are again at risk of being left behind. No other than the Governor of the Central Bank is on record saying that we shall wait and see what the West does before jumping in. I respect the man alot but I think engagement with the nascent Fintech Space in Nairobi together with the ICT Ministry is long overdue. We MUST chart our own path - And it needs to be a pioneering path not a follower path. We need a clear policy statement from the ICT Ministry on this. I'm reliably informed that the ICT Ministry and the Central Bank has formed or will form a joint committee to look into the adaption of BlockChain Technology. I may have missed this but is there a representative(s) from the private/banking/Fintech space? Sometimes I get the feeling that this country's leaders still don't get the spirit of the New Constitution we promulgated in 2010. I would like to humbly remind ourselves of this:- The constitution was presented to the Attorney General of Kenya on 7 April 2010, officially published on 6 May 2010, and was subjected to a referendum on 4 August 2010. The new Constitution was approved by 67% of Kenyan voters. The constitution was promulgated on 27 August 2010. In the spirit of Uzalendo and moving this country forward let us share more and consult more extensively. This exercise of subjecting the new ICT Policy to this level of public scrutiny and intellectual discourse on a list like Kictanet is unprecedented. And highly commendable, This certainly shows the willingness and openness of the leadership of CS Mucheru. It's not a coincidence that he and PS Victor Kyalo are founder members of Kictanet. Intellectual discourse, sharing and engagement is in their DNA. I must however caution them that they must shine daylight into EVERYTHING that involves the public good. This new discussion on Blockchains is good for the public and the nascent FinTech community. We CANNOT and MUST NOT let vested interests prevail in the corridors of power at the detriment of the country at large. It may well be that this country decides that BlockChain Technology will do more harm than good to us. However, I humbly suggest that decision should not be left to a few individuals. No matter their station in life or government. A robust platform of discussion and consultation spearheaded by the ICT and Treasury Ministries must be held. And this must be kicked off as soon as possible because time's a-wastin'. My humble two cents.. Ali HusseinPrincipalHussein & Associates+254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassimSkype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: 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 1 Jul 2016, at 1:33 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Day 8 of 10: * Internet of Things, M2M * Net Neutrality & OTT * Big Data * Virtual Money/BlockChains The Background: Internet of Things is a vision (now a reality) of physical objects (machines, vehicles, buildings, etc) fitted with sensors that allow them to communicate with each other. The smart-city concept envisions sensors continuously reporting status (e.g Traffic status, Pollution Status, Maintenance Status) of the different objects to allow for efficient management response. A lot of data exchanges arises hence the term Big Data with its associated data analytics requirements. Meanwhile, Virtual Money/Currency (Bitcoin, etc) threatens to disrupt the need for a centralised banking institutions. Over The Top (Skype, Twitter, FB, Youtube) have been around longer but the need to regulate or NOT to regulate them continues to be debated. Given recent developments on the KiCTANET list on Virtual money what should our position on these and other emerging issues be from a policy perspective ? is there need to embrace the issues? Your comments are welcome -- 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/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/ultimateprogramer%40g… 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. -- Ahmed Maawy Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) Curator - Global Shapers Mombasa Hub Ambassador - Open Knowledge Director - Startup Grind Mombasa Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer swahilibox.co.ke globalshapers.org www.okfn.org startupgrind.com ajplus.net www.everylayer.com _______________________________________________ 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/ggithaiga%40hotmail.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. 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Impact week
by Mercy Njue 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Hello listers, Impact week is a one-week program whose purpose is to come up with sustainable business models using a plethora of innovation techniques that encompass Design Thinking and Business Model Generation. The 5 day will facilitate teams, which are intercultural and multidisciplinary, to engage on issues pertaining to Healthcare, education, finance, transportation, agriculture and food, cosmetics and security. The event is facilitated by guest facilitators from Europe, Australia and indeed around the world. During this program, experts will proffer relevant input on key success factors to expose participants to important working methods, such as prototyping, lean startup or business model generation. At the end of the week, the Impact Awards take place, where all teams present their ideas and winners are elected. *Venue: * Africa Nazarene University. *Dates: *Monday, July 4, 2016 to Friday, July 8, 2016. *For more details*, click here <http://impactweek.net/impact-week-2016/> *To register,* click here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anu-impact-week-2016-tickets-25621864687> *To view impact week 2015 recap*, click here <http://impactweek.net/impact-week-2015-recap/> Regards, Mercy *"* What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. - Eleanor Powell

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Software is Now The HR Recruitment Manager : Day 3 of 10: How to Develop Skilled Human Capital
by Wangari Kabiru 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

http://fortune.com/2016/06/07/wall-street-software-jobs/ Blessed Furahi Day! @ Bullut's very important issue on MBA selection and in general Human Capital may be redirected to an algorithm very soon. This changes the dynamics even on policies. - Artificial Intelligence guidelines and standards should reflect - To advance HRD - Avoid discrimination and exclusion - Building confidence - Security of personal information online and offline ====== Wall Street Is Betting on Software to Find Top Talent by Reuters JUNE 7, 2016, 8:30 AM EDT "Wall Street is starting to feel the heat from Silicon Valley Clinching a job on Wall Street soon may have as much to do with beating an algorithm as nailing the interview. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley MS 2.97% , Citigroup, and UBS Group are exploring the use of artificial intelligence software to judge applicants on traits—such as teamwork, curiosity, and grit—that help in the workplace but don’t always show up on a resume or come through in an interview. Banks are turning to the hiring software at a time when they are under pressure to cut costs and finding it difficult to lure and retain top talent. Bank executives hope that artificial intelligence will help them avoid the expense of problem hires and turnover, industry sources said. “Up until this point, technology has only allowed you to find the best resume, but now it’s a way of truly understanding the people that are applying,” said Mark Newman, chief executive of Salt Lake City, Utah-based HireVue, a video-interviewing platform that uses artificial intelligence to screen applicants." === Be blessed. Regards/Wangari On Jun 30, 2016 13:45, Sam Oduor <sam.oduor(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Skill development is time-consuming but the main factor is - it is very expensive globally. > > Curriculum's in educational institutions are not sufficient for ordinary students and newbies to master the art and in most cases post college you will end up spending a great fortune to specialize; for instance CCIE can cost you not less than 200K and months to pass. > > > > On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 1:20 PM, Wangari Kabiru via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> "...Skill development is seen as time-consuming, which explains why most companies opt to poach from rivals instead of grooming their own...." >> >> Blessed Thursday! >> >> The above statement in the report re-emphasises the need for Bullut to get employer feedback as he considers and scouts for his MBA. >> >> Blessed day. >> >> Regards/Wangari >> >> On Jun 30, 2016 10:47, Watila Alex via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>> >>> Some issues to consider when considering developing skilled human capital >>> >>> Four in every 10 Kenyan workers underqualified, says World Bank https://t.co/W2bpvEG8Cc https://t.co/SC94ZsQvQw >>> >>> https://twitter.com/ntvkenya/status/748399466839932928 >>> >>> Share this post with more networks: >>> http://ow.ly/L0kx100cZWp >>> >>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >>> >>>> On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 8:30, Walubengo J via kictanet >>>> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >>>> Listers, >>>> >>>> Plse feel free to contribute on previous threads as long as you pick the corresponding title. Also remember, for those wishing to directly edit the Draft ICT policy, visit Jadili platform, register and post. >>>> >>>> So onto todays theme: >>>> How to Develop Skilled Human Capital >>>> >>>> *ICT integration in primary, secondary, tertiary levels, >>>> *Specialized Skills (Software /Engineering) >>>> *Research & Development Capacity >>>> *eLiteracy for citizens/public >>>> >>>> The Background: >>>> The Digital Literacy Program aka the Laptop project is ongoing and we probably have to wait another 18-20yrs years to see its impact (when today’s std 1s hit the market). But meanwhile, we need skilled human capital to help move us from a net consumer of electronic goods and services into a net producer of the same. >>>> >>>> Our R&D output in general is quite low (Global Innovation Index 2015) despite the fact that we are leader at a regional level. What should the Policy capture to ensure Kenya churns out a constant supply of highly skilled manpower necessary to drive the digital society. >>>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https

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Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 7 of 10: How to enhance Cybersecurity
by Barrack Otieno 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Listers, Many thanks to those who contribued to day 6 discussions. The thread is still open, we also encourage listers to edit the policy directly on the Jadili platform (http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/docs/kenya-ict-policy) Today we focus on the following areas: *Online Citizen Safety, *Child Protection *Privacy issues *Security business transactions (Info-Security) *Security & Reliability of Critical ICT infrastructure The Background: The more we automate and rely on digital services, the more vulnerable we become as a society to cybercrime and other threats facing the digital society. The regulator has a Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), the industry (TESPOK) also has a CERT, the Department of Criminal Investigation & National Intelligence also have CERT. What is not clear is whether there is a framework to have these teams working together and their capacity to counter a full-blown cyber attack against our digital national assets. Additionally, the tension between citizen privacy and national security, citizen privacy and business (profit) concerns remain perhaps due to lack of Data Protection, eTransaction and other laws. Finally, special protection for vulnerable groups (children) going online is non-existent. What needs to be done around these issues? Kindly submit your views. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 7 of 10: How to enhance Cybersecurity
by henry＠article19.org 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Dear Listers, I can attest that there is an inter-agency team working on a Computer and Cybercrime Bill, 2016. I joined the team after we analysed a draft that was developed by the ODPP. While a Zero draft is yet to be finalised. I know that we agreed that it will not address itself to hate speech issues. I was therefore taken aback by the CS Mucheru position yesterday which seemed to make references to the 2014 Draft Bill developed by the ODPP other than the one being developed by the Inter-agency committee. See a link to our analysis of the old 2014 Bill https://www.article19.org/resources.php/resource/37652/en/kenya:-cybercrime… The inter- agency Bill is looking at five main areas/offences: 1. Unauthorised access including unauthorised disclosure of access codes/passwords; 2. Unauthorised interception and unauthorised interference 3. Computer fraud and forgery 4. Child pornography 5. Cyber-stalking and cyber bullying I undertake to make available the Draft Bill once a full version is a ready. Kind regards Henry From: "Gideon via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: henry(a)article19.org Cc: "Gideon" <gideonrop(a)gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 1:41:38 PM Subject: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 7 of 10: How to enhance Cybersecurity Dear Listers, Thank you for these moving inputs. On today's important topic how to enhance Cybersecurity, i will zero in on the awareness of the end user. Most of the time the end user may not know that they are a subject of an attack and that boils down to the need for basic knowledge sharing on what constitutes a cyber attack and how to secure your own system from viruses, malware and lately ransomware among other attacks. I believe many users need a constant reminder to update their system protections and also know what and where not to click, this could help a lot. On the issue of privacy, i did a paper sometimes back on social media and privacy, and from my small survey, i discovered not many users of these platforms had read or knew about what their rights as regards privacy, personal data among other key implements. Therefore again I call for constant efforts for awareness. Kind regards Gideon Rop On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 1:07 PM, < kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: Send kictanet mailing list submissions to kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke You can reach the person managing the list at kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 7 of 10: How to enhance Cybersecurity (Sam Oduor) 2. Re: Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 7 of 10: How to enhance Cybersecurity (Barrack Otieno) 3. Re: Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 7 of 10: How to enhance Cybersecurity (Ali Hussein) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:41:32 +0300 From: Sam Oduor < sam.oduor(a)gmail.com > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 7 of 10: How to enhance Cybersecurity Message-ID: <CAFwHH1YBYJwYQyYtCihg= UdjzPuQduXgeRTpnAbQy8CdTDoyUQ(a)mail.gmail.com > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi Barrack A great comment has been posted on the Jadii Platform June Tessy - a day ago Do we really need another 'specialized' agency yet there are already existing units in Government and Regulators that are mandated to deal with these like the National Intelligence Service, ICTA, CA Perhaps building onto the already existing units in terms of resources and capacity may be more sustainable On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 7:29 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > Listers, > > Many thanks to those who contribued to day 6 discussions. The thread > is still open, we also encourage listers to edit the policy directly > on the Jadili platform > ( http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/docs/kenya-ict-policy ). > > Today we focus on the following areas: > > > *Online Citizen Safety, > *Child Protection > *Privacy issues > *Security business transactions (Info-Security) > *Security & Reliability of Critical ICT infrastructure > > The Background: > > The more we automate and rely on digital services, the more vulnerable > we become as a society to cybercrime and other threats facing the > digital society. > > The regulator has a Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), the > industry (TESPOK) also has a CERT, the Department of Criminal > Investigation & National Intelligence also have CERT. What is not > clear is whether there is a framework to have these teams working > together and their capacity to counter a full-blown cyber attack > against our digital national assets. > > Additionally, the tension between citizen privacy and national > security, citizen privacy and business (profit) concerns remain > perhaps due to lack of Data Protection, eTransaction and other laws. > Finally, special protection for vulnerable groups (children) going > online is non-existent. > > What needs to be done around these issues? > > Kindly submit your views. > > Best Regards > > -- > 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/sam.oduor%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. > -- Samson Oduor -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: < https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/attachments/20160630/7ab9d7… > ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:52:48 +0300 From: Barrack Otieno < otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com > To: Sam Oduor < sam.oduor(a)gmail.com > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 7 of 10: How to enhance Cybersecurity Message-ID: <CAKX6dsG6KXHwj5Km37NCJJv= u32SmwyCiSzuZ8eSmmTov_2CZQ(a)mail.gmail.com > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Great thanks Sam, We will collate all the comments and forwad them to the Ministry. Thank you Best Regards On 6/30/16, Sam Oduor < sam.oduor(a)gmail.com > wrote: > Hi Barrack > > A great comment has been posted on the Jadii Platform > > June Tessy - a day ago Do we really need another 'specialized' agency yet > there are already existing units in Government and Regulators that are > mandated to deal with these like the National Intelligence Service, ICTA, > CA Perhaps building onto the already existing units in terms of resources > and capacity may be more sustainable > > > On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 7:29 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > >> Listers, >> >> Many thanks to those who contribued to day 6 discussions. The thread >> is still open, we also encourage listers to edit the policy directly >> on the Jadili platform >> ( http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/docs/kenya-ict-policy ). >> >> Today we focus on the following areas: >> >> >> *Online Citizen Safety, >> *Child Protection >> *Privacy issues >> *Security business transactions (Info-Security) >> *Security & Reliability of Critical ICT infrastructure >> >> The Background: >> >> The more we automate and rely on digital services, the more vulnerable >> we become as a society to cybercrime and other threats facing the >> digital society. >> >> The regulator has a Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), the >> industry (TESPOK) also has a CERT, the Department of Criminal >> Investigation & National Intelligence also have CERT. What is not >> clear is whether there is a framework to have these teams working >> together and their capacity to counter a full-blown cyber attack >> against our digital national assets. >> >> Additionally, the tension between citizen privacy and national >> security, citizen privacy and business (profit) concerns remain >> perhaps due to lack of Data Protection, eTransaction and other laws. >> Finally, special protection for vulnerable groups (children) going >> online is non-existent. >> >> What needs to be done around these issues? >> >> Kindly submit your views. >> >> Best Regards >> >> -- >> 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/sam.oduor%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. >> > > > > -- > Samson Oduor > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:03:45 +0300 From: Ali Hussein < ali(a)hussein.me.ke > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Draft National ICT Policy Discussions Day 7 of 10: How to enhance Cybersecurity Message-ID: < EA30E4BA-9121-4085-84C5-61C532BA527A(a)hussein.me.ke > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" All In relation to this, I discovered today that a lot of the privacy issues are allegedly being violated by a certain global brand. Google, could have a record of everything you have said around it for years, and you can listen to it yourself. The company quietly records many of the conversations that people have around its products. The feature works as a way of letting people search with their voice, and storing those recordings presumably lets Google improve its language recognition tools as well as the results that it gives to people. Read on:- http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/google-voice-… In relation to this discussion we would love to have a comment from the Ministry and Google. 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-Gy?rgyi Sent from my iPad > On 30 Jun 2016, at 12:52 PM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: > > Great thanks Sam, > > We will collate all the comments and forwad them to the Ministry. > > Thank you > > Best Regards > >> On 6/30/16, Sam Oduor < sam.oduor(a)gmail.com > wrote: >> Hi Barrack >> >> A great comment has been posted on the Jadii Platform >> >> June Tessy - a day ago Do we really need another 'specialized' agency yet >> there are already existing units in Government and Regulators that are >> mandated to deal with these like the National Intelligence Service, ICTA, >> CA Perhaps building onto the already existing units in terms of resources >> and capacity may be more sustainable >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 7:29 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote: >> >>> Listers, >>> >>> Many thanks to those who contribued to day 6 discussions. The thread >>> is still open, we also encourage listers to edit the policy directly >>> on the Jadili platform >>> ( http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/docs/kenya-ict-policy ). >>> >>> Today we focus on the following areas: >>> >>> >>> *Online Citizen Safety, >>> *Child Protection >>> *Privacy issues >>> *Security business transactions (Info-Security) >>> *Security & Reliability of Critical ICT infrastructure >>> >>> The Background: >>> >>> The more we automate and rely on digital services, the more vulnerable >>> we become as a society to cybercrime and other threats facing the >>> digital society. >>> >>> The regulator has a Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), the >>> industry (TESPOK) also has a CERT, the Department of Criminal >>> Investigation & National Intelligence also have CERT. What is not >>> clear is whether there is a framework to have these teams working >>> together and their capacity to counter a full-blown cyber attack >>> against our digital national assets. >>> >>> Additionally, the tension between citizen privacy and national >>> security, citizen privacy and business (profit) concerns remain >>> perhaps due to lack of Data Protection, eTransaction and other laws. >>> Finally, special protection for vulnerable groups (children) going >>> online is non-existent. >>> >>> What needs to be done around these issues? >>> >>> Kindly submit your views. >>> >>> Best Regards >>> >>> -- >>> 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/sam.oduor%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. >> >> >> >> -- >> Samson Oduor > > > -- > 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/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. 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Fwd: Vacancy at ICT Authority
by Phyllis Nyambura 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Dear all, The Digitalent Programme has a new opening (Performance Monitoring and Knowledge Management officer) which was advertised today in the newspaper. Applicants should apply on: https://fs12.formsite.com/ICTAuthorityKE/form93/index.html Deadline: 8th July, 2016 [image: Inline image 1] Kind Regards, Phyllis Nyambura Communication Specialist The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Email: info(a)ict.go.ke or communications(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.icta.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/> Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- -- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2211960 www.icta.go.ke

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