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Fwd: [Security Forum] Fwd: Cyber Warfare on Kenya or Random Chinese
by Gichuki John Chuksjonia 06 Dec '14

06 Dec '14

Lemmie patch up this discussion to the other main mail list, for awareness. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: BRIGHT GAMELI via Security <security(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2014 16:26:26 +0900 Subject: Re: [Security Forum] Fwd: Cyber Warfare on Kenya or Random Chinese To: fredrick Wahome <frewah85(a)gmail.com>, "Security Forum All information security discussions in Africa are done here (Hacking, Decryptions, Security management, physical security, Disastor Recovery, Security Assessments etc etc)" <security(a)lists.my.co.ke> Lets take a look at the strategic positions where these guys are located. Well even not much information has been release, a good yagi antenna can go really far as an example. I also think the story will just die down and we will never hear about it again. The government however will need to speed up forensics of these servers and all to know what kind of activities were being carried around. But again, I highly doubt we will get to know the details. Another good read here http://www.kahawatungu.com/2014/09/06/chinese-hackers-embarassed-uhuru-usa/ Lets not turn a blind eye to all these before it is too late. ~ze3D~ On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 3:54 PM, fredrick Wahome via Security < security(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > The reason why the government will not allow media into the rooms to > capture the real setups....This will be just forgotten as Kanyaris issue. > It must be a big operational group with safe havens spread across the > country. How I wish the digital government would invest in cyber > intelligence. But for now this will remain just a wish... > > On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 9:45 AM, John Doe. <agikabia(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> As someone commented earlier,most guys on this list have equipments >> running in their homes as well. >> The information being provided is really not clear on what they were >> doing. >> Most likely as fredrick has said and i tend to agree,this guys were >> actually up to no good. >> The question that begs is this. >> Since our government turned to the East for Financial Support.loans >> etc...do you really think China will allow these guys to be placed behind >> bars in kenya? >> Most likely this story will go quiet and not be remembered. >> I just tend to imagine how many other places may be in operation in >> kenya and even being run by other nationalities. >> >> Regards >> Antony >> >> On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 9:33 AM, fredrick Wahome via Security < >> security(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> I have every reason to believe this is a cyber espionage by these >>> Chinese guys. Peeped into some conversation on IRC with some blackhats in >>> 2012 and they mentioned something like Chinese CyberSpy ring operating in >>> Nairobi. However they are spying all over Africa with Runda being one of >>> their safe house. But as obvious if you try to alert the government the >>> Ruaraka boys will actually start investigating you >>> >>> On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 9:08 AM, Adam Nelson via Security < >>> security(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> The reporting and statements by GoK are still too vague to understand >>>> what actually happened. Half the people on this list have network >>>> equipment and servers in their house. And if you were running a serious >>>> cybercrime syndicate in a house, you don't need dozens of people to do it. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Kili - Cloud for Africa: kili.io >>>> Musings: twitter.com/varud <https://twitter.com/varud> >>>> More Musings: varud.com >>>> About Adam: www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson >>>> >>>> On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 7:25 AM, Mark Kipyegon via Security < >>>> security(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>>> >>>>> A more recent news report now claims the group is being charged in >>>>> court with illegally operating a radio station. The same report then links >>>>> this "cyber-crime command centre" to hacking facebook accounts, mpesa >>>>> fraud, card theft and bizarrely, "Police said the Chinese were preparing to >>>>> raid the country's communication systems". >>>>> >>>>> Would anyone have more usable information on this? >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Mark. >>>>> >>>>> On 2 Dec 2014, at 14:20, "Almerindo Graziano via Security" < >>>>> security(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> the entire country is welcoming supplies and services from China >>>>> across the ENTIRE critical infrastructure..That worries me more in terms of >>>>> cyber warfare. No need of backdoor when you are let in through the front >>>>> door :-) >>>>> >>>>> Hence I seriously doubt the news is related to cyber warfare >>>>> Al >>>>> >>>>> On 02/12/2014 14:07, Adam Nelson via Security wrote: >>>>> >>>>> And it might just be that these guys are working on an oilfield in >>>>> Turkana and have VHF radios and Runda is their HQ and they simply didn't >>>>> have the correct visas. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Kili - Cloud for Africa: kili.io >>>>> Musings: twitter.com/varud <https://twitter.com/varud> >>>>> More Musings: varud.com >>>>> About Adam: www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 1:30 PM, Robin Wood via Security < >>>>> security(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> On 2 December 2014 at 10:28, Gichuki John Chuksjonia via Security >>>>>> <security(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>>>>> > Cyber Warfare is real >>>>>> >>>>>> I would agree that Cyber Warefare is real but would say that this is >>>>>> possibly more like normal criminality than warfare. >>>>>> >>>>>> Robin >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>> > From: BRIGHT GAMELI via Security <security(a)lists.my.co.ke> >>>>>> > Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2014 17:57:00 +0900 >>>>>> > Subject: [Security Forum] Cyber Warfare on Kenya or Random Chinese >>>>>> > To: "Security Forum All information security discussions in Africa >>>>>> are >>>>>> > done here (Hacking, Decryptions, Security management, physical >>>>>> > security, Disastor Recovery, Security Assessments etc etc)" >>>>>> > <security(a)lists.my.co.ke> >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Should we start to say Cyber Warfare is real on Kenya or just brush >>>>>> this >>>>>> > off as another random happenings in Runda. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> http://www.trending.co.ke/police-arrest-36-chinese-natio-852390307.html >>>>>> > >>>>>> > ~ze3D~ >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > -- >>>>>> > -- >>>>>> > Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P >>>>>> > I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester >>>>>> > jgichuki at inbox d0t com >>>>>> > >>>>>> > {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ >>>>>> > http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/ >>>>>> > >>>>>> > _______________________________________________ >>>>>> > Security mailing list >>>>>> > Security(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>> > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/security >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Security mailing list >>>>>> Security(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/security >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Security mailing listSecurity@lists.my.co.kehttp://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/security >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Security mailing list >>>>> Security(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/security >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Security mailing list >>>>> Security(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/security >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Security mailing list >>>> Security(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/security >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Kind Regards; >>> >>> ------------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> *Fredrick Wahome Ndung'uTeam LeaderSecunets TechnologiesWebsite: >>> www.secunets.co.ke <http://www.secunets.com>Cell: +254725264890 >>> <%2B254725264890>Email: fred(a)secunets.co.ke <fred(a)secunets.com>Experts in: >>> Web 2.0 Applications, Domain Registration, Web Hosting, Information >>> Security, Linux Applications, Computer Forensic & I.C.T Consultancy."Secure >>> Business Technology"* >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> *SECUNETS TECHNOLOGIES DISCLAIMER:* >>> >>> This email message and any file(s) transmitted with it is intended >>> solely for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain >>> confidential and/or legally privileged information which confidentiality >>> and/or privilege is not lost or waived by reason of mistaken transmission. >>> If you have received this message by error you are not authorized to view >>> disseminate distribute or copy the message without the written consent of >>> Secunets Technologies and are requested to contact the sender by telephone >>> or e-mail and destroy the original. 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Digital Migration stride as StarTimesKenya and GoTvKenya significantly drop in STB pricing
by Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) 05 Dec '14

05 Dec '14

Dear Listers, We are pleased to update you as follows; 1. GoTvKenya has lowered their pay-tv decoders to Sh1,799 and a 2 months free access ahead of the December 31, 2014 digital migration for Nairobi . http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/899-startimeskenya-announces-major- drop-in-the-cost-of-set-top-boxes-as-digitalmigration-beckons 2. StarTimes has lowered its pay-tv decoder to Sh199 and monthly subscription to Sh149 for the lowest bouquet . http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/897-gotvkenya-drops-decoder-pricing -to-sh1-799-from-sh3-399-as-digital-migration-finally-gathers-storm >From next week, we will commence various consumer sensitization forums with different partners. We request those of you with IEC material on digital migration - especially various case studies, across the world, to share with us asap. Thank you. Kind regards, David Kedode www.cofek.co.ke

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Re: [kictanet] [Security Forum] Fwd: Cyber Warfare on Kenya or Random Chinese
by Adam Nelson 04 Dec '14

04 Dec '14

And it might just be that these guys are working on an oilfield in Turkana and have VHF radios and Runda is their HQ and they simply didn't have the correct visas. -- Kili - Cloud for Africa: kili.io Musings: twitter.com/varud <https://twitter.com/varud> More Musings: varud.com About Adam: www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 1:30 PM, Robin Wood via Security < security(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > On 2 December 2014 at 10:28, Gichuki John Chuksjonia via Security > <security(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > Cyber Warfare is real > > I would agree that Cyber Warefare is real but would say that this is > possibly more like normal criminality than warfare. > > Robin > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: BRIGHT GAMELI via Security <security(a)lists.my.co.ke> > > Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2014 17:57:00 +0900 > > Subject: [Security Forum] Cyber Warfare on Kenya or Random Chinese > > To: "Security Forum All information security discussions in Africa are > > done here (Hacking, Decryptions, Security management, physical > > security, Disastor Recovery, Security Assessments etc etc)" > > <security(a)lists.my.co.ke> > > > > Should we start to say Cyber Warfare is real on Kenya or just brush this > > off as another random happenings in Runda. > > > > > > http://www.trending.co.ke/police-arrest-36-chinese-natio-852390307.html > > > > ~ze3D~ > > > > > > > > -- > > -- > > Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P > > I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester > > jgichuki at inbox d0t com > > > > {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ > > http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Security mailing list > > Security(a)lists.my.co.ke > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/security > > _______________________________________________ > Security mailing list > Security(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/security >

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LIST OF ISPs in KENYA
by Bernard Kioko 03 Dec '14

03 Dec '14

Hi, Anyone here with a link to the list of CAK licensed Internet Service Providers (ISP). I have searched the CA website I cant seem to find the list. Highly appreciate your urgently response. Regards -- * ------------------------------ * This e-mail and any attachments may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law and is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). Any unauthorized review, use, or disclosure or distribution is prohibited. Any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting on any information contained in this email is hereby excluded. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the contents and notify the sender immediately; do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose or store or copy the information in any medium. Whilst our e-mails are checked for viruses, we cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free, does not contain malicious code or is incompatible with your electronic system and the Company does not accept liability in respect of viruses, malicious code or any related problems that you might experience. For further information about us, please contact us at the address indicated below. Bernsoft Interactive Limited - P O Box 15177-00100 Nairobi - Tel: +254 722 929192 Email: admin(a)bernsoft.com Web: www.bernsoft.com

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DIGITAL PIRACY IN NUMBERS / ECONOMIC IMPACT
by Bernard Kioko 03 Dec '14

03 Dec '14

Hi, Another request, I am looking for a report if any exists, that will show the impact of digital piracy on music or generally intellectual property in Kenya. Kindly point me to the right direction if you know. Regards -- * ------------------------------ * This e-mail and any attachments may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law and is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). Any unauthorized review, use, or disclosure or distribution is prohibited. Any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting on any information contained in this email is hereby excluded. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the contents and notify the sender immediately; do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose or store or copy the information in any medium. Whilst our e-mails are checked for viruses, we cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free, does not contain malicious code or is incompatible with your electronic system and the Company does not accept liability in respect of viruses, malicious code or any related problems that you might experience. For further information about us, please contact us at the address indicated below. Bernsoft Interactive Limited - P O Box 15177-00100 Nairobi - Tel: +254 722 929192 Email: admin(a)bernsoft.com Web: www.bernsoft.com

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Re: [kictanet] LIST OF ISPs in KENYA
by Bernard Kioko 03 Dec '14

03 Dec '14

Thank you Timothy, Regards From: Gimode, Timothy [mailto:gimode@ca.go.ke] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 1:45 PM To: Bernard Kioko; info; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: RE: LIST OF ISPs in KENYA Dear Kioko, The list is vailable via http://www.ca.go.ke/images/downloads/TELECOMMUNICATION/LicenseeRegister/Regi ster%20of%20%20ULF%20Licencees%20-%20June%202014.pdf Also attached. Kind Regards, Chiimbiru Gimode Asst. Communications Officer | Consumer and Public Affairs Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/logo.png Tel: +254 20 4242000/524 Mobile: +254 703 042524/ +254 730172524 P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/mail.pnggimode <mailto:gimode@ca.go.ke> @ca.go.ke <https://www.facebook.com/CAOKenya?ref=hl> Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/facebook.pngCommunications Authority of Kenya <https://twitter.com/CA_Kenya> Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/twitter.pngca_kenya <http://www.ca.go.ke/> Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/web.pngwww.ca.go.ke Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/border.png Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail. Description: Description: http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/green.jpeg From: Bernard Kioko [mailto:bkioko@bernsoft.com] Sent: 03 December 2014 13:41 To: info; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: LIST OF ISPs in KENYA Hi, Anyone here with a link to the list of CAK licensed Internet Service Providers (ISP). I have searched the CA website I cant seem to find the list. Highly appreciate your urgently response. Regards _____ <http://bernsoft.com/img/logo.jpg> This e-mail and any attachments may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law and is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). Any unauthorized review, use, or disclosure or distribution is prohibited. Any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting on any information contained in this email is hereby excluded. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the contents and notify the sender immediately; do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose or store or copy the information in any medium. Whilst our e-mails are checked for viruses, we cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free, does not contain malicious code or is incompatible with your electronic system and the Company does not accept liability in respect of viruses, malicious code or any related problems that you might experience. For further information about us, please contact us at the address indicated below. Bernsoft Interactive Limited - P O Box 15177-00100 Nairobi - Tel: +254 722 929192 Email: admin(a)bernsoft.com Web: www.bernsoft.com -- * ------------------------------ * This e-mail and any attachments may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law and is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). Any unauthorized review, use, or disclosure or distribution is prohibited. Any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting on any information contained in this email is hereby excluded. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the contents and notify the sender immediately; do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose or store or copy the information in any medium. Whilst our e-mails are checked for viruses, we cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free, does not contain malicious code or is incompatible with your electronic system and the Company does not accept liability in respect of viruses, malicious code or any related problems that you might experience. For further information about us, please contact us at the address indicated below. Bernsoft Interactive Limited - P O Box 15177-00100 Nairobi - Tel: +254 722 929192 Email: admin(a)bernsoft.com Web: www.bernsoft.com

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South Africa's Integrated ICT policy
by Mwendwa Kivuva 03 Dec '14

03 Dec '14

South Africa is developing a holistic integrated ICT Policy framework. I had an opportunity to scan through it and I must admit it's scope is broad and admirable. It would be great if those in policy in Kenya can look at it for purposes of bench-marking with our policies. The document covers broad topics ranging from Net Neutrality, Universal Access, Cross border flow of information, Intermediary liabilities, digital terrestrial television, research development and innovation, and institutional framework. Its Interesting to note that South Africa has been disbursing Universal Service funds from way back as 1998, while in Kenya we are dilly dallying and pulling in different directions. Two key Internet governance topics which are missing in Kenya's legislative framework are discussed viz Intermediary Liabilities and Net Neutrality. The document notes that intermediaries have limited liability if they are a member of an industry representative body recognised by the Minister, they conduct their operations in an automatic manner, adhere to the industry body's code of conduct and respond to court orders and take-down notices. On Net neutrality: Stakeholders that proposed a net neutrality policy raised concerns that if the policy framework does not enforce this, broadband providers might act as gatekeepers of content and use their last mile infrastructure to block internet applications, content (websites, services, protocols) and competitors by, for example, using deep packet inspection to discriminate between over the top content, services or applications It's interesting to note that SA also discusses International Internet Governance and their role in ICANN, AFRINIC, and ITU. On Internet Governance: South Africa's BRICS partners have in the last two years repeatedly reinforced the need for governance to be brought in line with the WSIS Tuna Agenda and have called for an enhanced role for governments within ICANN. ... One of the other weaknesses in the current ICANN multi-stakeholder model is the lack of clarity regarding the definition of multi-stakeholders and the process of accepting such stakeholders in ICANN structures. Most of the exiting stakeholders are moreover largely from the developed economies, with Africa and other developing regions having little meaningful participation. Attached is the document. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lordmwesh B: http://lord.me.ke/ T: twitter.com/lordmwesh "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson

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Fwd: Election to the NRO-NC/ASO-AC
by Adam Nelson 03 Dec '14

03 Dec '14

Congratulations to Douglas Onyango on being appointed to the NRO-NC (i.e. the recommendation body of the 5 regional Internet registries (RIRs) to ICANN)! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: AFRINIC Communication <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> Date: Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 2:52 PM Subject: Election to the NRO-NC/ASO-AC To: members(a)afrinic.net Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to inform you that, following the election that took place during the AFRINIC-21 Meeting in Mauritius, Mr. Douglas Onyango has been elected to represent AFRINIC's service region in the Number Resource Organization's Name Council - NRO-NC (also known as the ICANN ASO-AC: ICANN Address Supporting Organization's Address Council). Our congratulations to Douglas and we wish him success for his new mandate. Thanks, AFRINIC Communication _______________________________________________ AfriNIC - The internet numbers registry for Africa

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Fwd: [Security Forum] Cyber Warfare on Kenya or Random Chinese
by Gichuki John Chuksjonia 02 Dec '14

02 Dec '14

Cyber Warfare is real ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: BRIGHT GAMELI via Security <security(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2014 17:57:00 +0900 Subject: [Security Forum] Cyber Warfare on Kenya or Random Chinese To: "Security Forum All information security discussions in Africa are done here (Hacking, Decryptions, Security management, physical security, Disastor Recovery, Security Assessments etc etc)" <security(a)lists.my.co.ke> Should we start to say Cyber Warfare is real on Kenya or just brush this off as another random happenings in Runda. http://www.trending.co.ke/police-arrest-36-chinese-natio-852390307.html ~ze3D~ -- -- Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester jgichuki at inbox d0t com {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/

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Local media get digital TV signal distribution licence
by Dennis Kioko 29 Nov '14

29 Nov '14

http://mobile.nation.co.ke/news/Local-media-get-digital-TV-licence/-/195094… Interesting development, while this guarantees local media houses independence in signal distribution, it will however cost them capital in setting up at a time when they are competing with deep pocketed StarTimes, who also have the advantage of a Nigeria to Kenya to South Africa scale. There's also small players, like our own Robert Yawe who may focus on niches such as construction and property. Content, it appears, will be the new media war. Perhaps, revenues may drop at the big boys, alongside salaries, though there will be more jobs overall in the sector and a wider distribution of revenue. Game on.

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Fw: [afnog] CRISP - AfriNIC Representatives Selected + the ITU appointment
by Walubengo J 28 Nov '14

28 Nov '14

Listers, Our very own Mwendwa Kivuva (aka @LordMwesh) has been appointed to represent Africa in the ongoing international negotiations regarding the governance of IP (internet protocol) resources. Join me in congratulating him on this important appointment. Am sure he will look out for the African as well as the Kenyan interests :-) Meanwhile, on a parallel note - at the ITU, we must also congratulate Mr. Stanley K. Kibe, the Communication Authority’s Director, Frequency Spectrum Management, who received an overwhelming endorsement for his bid as chair of the Radio Regulations Board with 163 out of the 167 votes cast. READ: http://www.ca.go.ke/index.php/what-we-do/94-news/272-kenya-retains-spot-in-… This, I believe is how Kenya should roll. Place our eggs in every basket :-) walu. --- On Thu, 11/13/14, Sunday Folayan <sfolayan(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Sunday Folayan <sfolayan(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [afnog] CRISP - AfriNIC Representatives Selected > To: ianaoversight(a)afrinic.net > Cc: afrinic-announce(a)afrinic.net, "rpd >> AfriNIC Resource Policy" <rpd(a)afrinic.net>, "afnog" <afnog(a)afnog.org> > Date: Thursday, November 13, 2014, 10:04 PM > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Dear Colleagues, > > We are pleased to announce that the Consolidated RIR IANA > Stewardship > Proposal (CRISP) Team has been chosen for the AFRINIC > Region. > > The 2 voting members that will represent our community on > the team are: > > 1. Alan P. Barrett > 2. Mwenda Kivuva > > The AFRINIC staff member joining them will be Ernest > Byaruhanga > > Congratulations. > > The CRISP team will be responsible for developing a > consolidated > proposal on behalf of the Internet numbering community. This > proposal > will include the outcome of discussions that took place in > the five > RIR communities and will be submitted to the IANA > Stewardship > Transition Coordination Group (ICG) by 15 January 2015. > > For more information on the role of the CRISP Team, please > visit: > https://www.nro.net/news/iana-stewardship-consolidated-rir-iana-stewardship… > > For more information on the IANA Oversight Transition, > visit: > https://www.nro.net/nro-and-internet-governance/iana-oversight > http://www.afrinic.net/en/community/iana-oversight-transition > > Kind Regards. > > Sunday A. Folayan > Vice Chair, > AfriNIC Board > > > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.4.11 (GNU/Linux) > > iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJUZQCwAAoJEH6UvSz6fA25ApcH/0Isd0MrjlmJcWpeRzdt5d4h > 4CLxSsbNmuASBKN2u084zTjwEafhxVnz5PelFe3aRoeIgFpQOZgpdt0P1l7I6l4w > M+gEaRjHLuAOGQgb3DtbA5K6LDp4Sdo4sR7QiA5t2q67LzdEGCI+aWHdvUr67vHd > 8NyZGPI4TYss3xtg2tOTVJkeevpPWjCeUVfGcBDFCIMx0yFiHvTvjFgKnK42kKob > 6kx1NHVYzgvwP4D+E9L/5W8Zh2EIh82lOnfvZrFwdl/k8S7gSIXW2l5LGMa3TFSt > BEfLveSIYSikCJsOdrGJkkxKoQJCXzloUeUyGPlPK9TkIMFsc2eROptyN+nBE5U= > =szfy > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > _______________________________________________ > afnog mailing list > http://afnog.org/mailman/listinfo/afnog >

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UK parliamentary committee on Social media sites: terms & conditions, Privacy
by Gideon 28 Nov '14

28 Nov '14

Social media sites must simplify their terms, UK parliamentary committee says Social media sites should drastically simplify their terms and conditions, according to a new report <http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/…> from the UK parliament’s Science and Technology Committee. Running the risk of stating the obvious, MPs say the complexity of the terms and conditions means many users aren’t fully aware of how their data can be used. Read further http://thenextweb.com/apps/2014/11/28/uk-parliamentary-committee-says-socia… Regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica

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Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] Bitcoin Meetup: Topic Buy/Trade/Store BTC @iHub Monday 1st December 5:30 PM
by Paul Roy 26 Nov '14

26 Nov '14

Well, am against this notion of a few people making "something out of nothing" and majority "making nothing out of something". I have no issue with the technology side. True using crypto technology and blockchain you can trace the history etc, however this does not explain some mysteries. First a few points to ponder 1. Who invented bitcoin? Why is s/he in hiding? If i were the inventor i would proudly be associated with BTC in this case the guy went to hiding...did he know something or is he/she remaining anonymous avoiding legal action from eminent collapse of bitcoin with a few billionaires and majority impoverished? 2. Ok BTC is popular and they claim over 6 million coins blah...blah... have been mined so far. How did this happen? Who are these billionaires who spent enormous computing resources to mine bitcoin while the rest of the world was asleep? 3. Paypal has a disclaimer on bitcoin trade...do they know something? Many governments do not recognize bitcoin and others have even burned it as a legal tender 4. What's backing this currency? Air? Anyway the truth is that some genius came up with some incredible algorithm based on cryptography, released the code, used pseudo-names to hide s/he identity, got his/her cronies and fictitious accounts with millions of these so called coins, sat back and enjoying billions coming his/her way. What a genius! pro On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Anthony Lenya <tlensya(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Bernie Madoff anyone? ? > On 26 Nov 2014 10:54, "Patrick Kariuki via skunkworks" < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > >> Any basis for your advice? >> >> The US Marshal service is auctioning Bitcoins - If the Bitcoin was part >> of some ponzi scheme wouldn't they destroy them instead? >> >> http://www.usmarshals.gov/assets/2014/dpr-bitcoins/ >> >> >> >> On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 10:05 AM, Paul Roy via skunkworks < >> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> John, >>> >>> Good to see you trying to marshal support for digital currency. This is >>> simply pyramid scheme that will make so many people lose their hard earned >>> cash, moreso fraudsters and hackers are having a playing field ripping off >>> many innocent investors... >>> >>> My advice, keep off bitcoin! >>> >>> pro >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 9:33 AM, John Karanja via skunkworks < >>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Listers, >>>> >>>> Bitcoin Meetup sign up here: >>>> <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1446634865> >>>> http://www.meetup.com/Kenya-Bitcoin/events/218657905/ >>>> >>>> Bitcoin which is like *global M-Pesa is* the World’s most celebrated >>>> digital and crypto-currency. The past 5 years has seen this new >>>> technology experience gradual and steady growth in use around the World. >>>> Bitcoin today has over 10 million users globally and is growing fast! >>>> Together with the African Digital Currency Association(ADCA) we are >>>> hosting a Bitcoin Meetup on Monday 1st December 2014 5:30PM at the >>>> iHub, 4th Floor, Bishop Magua Centre, Ngong Road, Directly opposite Uchumi, >>>> Ngong Road. We look forward to demonstrating how you can Buy, Trade and >>>> Store your Bitcoin in this session. >>>> >>>> Come prepared with your Bitcoin Wallets which you can download from >>>> Google Play and Apple Store as Whive <http://Whive.org> will be >>>> sponsoring free BTC Giveways. >>>> >>>> If you have no idea how to set up the wallet buzz me off-list and I >>>> will help. >>>> >>>> Bitcoin Meetup sign up here: >>>> <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1446634865> >>>> http://www.meetup.com/Kenya-Bitcoin/events/218657905/ >>>> >>>> As background info read about E.A legal status and regulation of >>>> Bitcoin on the iHub community blog here. Post by ADCA lead Michael Kimani. >>>> >>>> >>>> http://community.ihub.co.ke/blogs/21585/digital-currency-regulation-in-east… >>>> >>>> See you there, >>>> >>>> John Karanja >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> ------------ >>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> ------------ >>>> >>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>> ------------ >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of >>> luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." >>> >>> Roy. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> skunkworks mailing list >>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> ------------ >>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> ------------ >>> >>> Skunkworks Rules >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> ------------ >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> skunkworks mailing list >> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > -- "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." Roy.

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Internet Consumption in Africa
by S.M. Muraya 26 Nov '14

26 Nov '14

Where are we now in Kenya with lower band spectrums? Even though Africans (on the ground) have not been quoted, interesting comments here http://thenextweb.com/africa/2014/11/24/tech-consumers-africa-want-good-goo… “Unless that spectrum is released it’s going to take a very long time to connect the rural areas,” he said, noting that to connect rural people access to the the lower bands of spectrum – from approximately 400 MgH to 750 MgH – is needed.

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COFEK ADVISORY ON DIGITAL MIGRATION - NOVEMBER 25, 2014
by Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

Fellow Consumers, The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) wishes to advise all Kenyan TV owners and viewers that the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) will soon announce the analogue TV signal switch-off. It is our position that Kenya will finally "Go Digital" on or by December 31, 2014 for Nairobi and nearby Counties, in the first phase. Related to this, we would like to advise as follows; (a) It is in your interest to clearly understand and appreciate what #DigitalMigration is and what it is not. (b) #DigitalMigration will affect the way we communicate and relate to each other. It has technical, legal and socio-economic implications. (c) Working with partners in Government, Private Sector and Development Partners, Cofek is now engaging in consumer education across the country. We invite partner support particularly from ICT professionals who would be willing to volunteer of their time. (d) We recommend that you plan to buy your Set-Top Box (STB) in good time. If you are unsure what to buy, from where and how much, please contact us (e) #DigitalMigration is not compulsory. But if you don't have a STB gadget you will be unable to continue enjoying your popular Free-To-Air (FTA) channels (f) You can "follow us" on Twitter - @ConsumersKenya) and "Like us" on Facebook page for updates on #DigitalMigration (g) In the meantime, if you have burning questions on the #DigitalMigration, please contact us; http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/884-cofek-advisory-on-kenya-s-digit almigration-and-need-for-consumers-to-be-ready-as-kenya-goes-digital-televis ion As always, we value your kind feedback and support. Thank you. Kind regards, David Kedode Program Officer Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) Rehema Place, Block F-45 Ngong Road/Ring Rd Kilimani Junction P.O Box 28053-00200, City Square, NAIROBI, Kenya Tel. 254-20-2615496, 2300859 Fax. 254-20-3861719; Cell phones: 0715555550, 0770700007 E-mail: <mailto:hotline@cofek.co.ke> hotline(a)cofek.co.ke Website: <http://www.cofek.co.ke/> www.cofek.co.ke Facebook: "Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek)" Twitter: @ConsumersKenya YouTube: "ConsumersKenya" 13th December 2012 - President Kibaki assents to the Consumer Protection Act, 2012 Read it here: <http://www.cofek.co.ke/Consumers%20Protection%20Act%202012.pdf> http://www.cofek.co.ke/Consumers%20Protection%20Act%202012.pdf

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Government, Safaricom sign deal for Sh15 billion security surveillance system
by Mouz 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

Good People, I hate to come out as a conspiracy theorist, but isn't the timing for this ( http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Safaricom-start-Sh15b-security-surveillance-pr…) suspect? Just after we have suffered a serious attack, then surveillance system is approved? if I didn't know better i would think the attack was meant to accelerate the approval process! But then again, our Government wouldn't do that. -- ./mouz

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Fw: [afgwg-discuss] AFRINIC is Recruiting a Chief Executive Officer
by Walubengo J 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

For your information. Inform your networks and spread the word. walu. --- On Tue, 11/25/14, AFRINIC Communication <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> wrote: > From: AFRINIC Communication <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> > Subject: [afgwg-discuss] AFRINIC is Recruiting a Chief Executive Officer > To: announce(a)afrinic.net > Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 9:20 AM > > AFRINIC seeks to engage a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who > will lead a team of dedicated staff, and work with the Board > of Directors to execute the strategic plans of the Company. > The CEO will be stationed in Ebène, Mauritius. > > ABOUT THE ORGANISATION > The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is the > Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa. It is > responsible for the distribution and management of Internet > number resources - IPv4, IPv6 addresses and ASN (Autonomous > System Numbers) - for the African region. > > AFRINIC’s mission is to provide professional and efficient > distribution of Internet number resources to the African > Internet community, to support Internet technology usage and > infrastructure development across the continent and to > strengthen Internet self-governance in Africa by > facilitating and encouraging participatory policy > development. > > AFRINIC operations are overseen by a Board of Directors > (BoD) elected by members on a regional or independent > representation basis, as defined by Article 11 of its bylaws > [http://www.afrinic.net/en/about-us/bylaws?start=10] > Once appointed to the Board, each Director represents and > works for the whole region and not their organisations, > country or sub-region. > > THE ROLE (Ebène Cyber City, Mauritius) > > The details of the job and the expectations are fully > described in the document “Chief Executive Officer (CEO) > Role” available for download from the AFRINIC website at > http://afrinic.net/images/staff/CEO-Role-final-24-11-14-SG.pdf > > How to Apply > > To apply you should: > 1. Submit a full C.V. and a > personally signed cover letter that clearly documents your > relevant experience in line with the appointment criteria. > 2. Include details of expected > salary and benefits package in your cover letter > 3. Please also include names, > positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers for > at least two references, one of who should be your > current/most recent employer. If you specifically do not > wish referees to be contacted without your permission, > please indicate this clearly. We will only approach > referees if you are invited to attend the final interview > round and will only do so with your permission. > 4. Finally, please ensure that you > include your mobile telephone number and email address as > well as any dates when you will not be available for > interview. > > Please email your application to: ceorole(a)afrinic.net > with the reference AFJOB-CEO2014 in the subject line. > > All applications must be received by 17:00 UTC Friday 19th > December 2014. > > You can read more about the selection process and associated > timeline at: > http://afrinic.net/en/about-us/career/1259-ceo-recruitment-process-timeline > > > _______________________________________________ > afgwg-discuss mailing list > afgwg-discuss(a)afrinic.net > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/afgwg-discuss

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Re: [kictanet] [isoc_ke] Fwd: [global-nn] ThisIsNetNeutrality Relaunch and Press Release
by Ali Hussein 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

Davis I think it's time we asked the government and the sector to openly state its stand on this vital issue. Since WCIT12 I have consistently asked for us to clarify this issue. We can't just sit back and make assumptions while we know some of the practices that are already happening within the sector are detrimental to Net Neutrality. It's time we called out for a formal recognition of this issue. We know that most if not all policy leaders in the country read these posts. And some have even acknowledged how Kictanet shapes their thinking in policy formulation. Be that as it may I wish that someone will come out and take leadership on this issue. Kenya's thought leadership in African ICT and the world is at risk. Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad > On Nov 20, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Davis Onsakia <mautidavis(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > Thanks Ali for always bringing this issue to the fore. > > Have blogged about Africa's disinterest to Net Neutrality on the Diplo Governance site at Network neutrality, why Africa’s disinterest? > > > > > > > > > Network neutrality, why Africa’s disinterest? > Introduction Network neutrality has been defined as treating all data packets on the Internet equally: no priority to be given to any data package based on ori… > View on www.diplointernetgov... > Preview by Yahoo > > > You can check it out and share your comments. > > This is something which need to be taken seriously by all of us, otherwise we might be soon hit, and hit hard! > > I like the stand which so far has been taken by the Obama administration on this issue. Check more on this at: > > - President Obama's asking the FCC to keep the Internet open and free > > > > > > > > > President Obama's asking the FCC to keep the Internet op... > Share the President's plan to protect net neutrality → http://wh.gov/net-neutrality > View on www.whitehouse.gov > Preview by Yahoo > > - The White House Gets It Right On Net Neutrality. Will the FCC? > > > > > > > > > The White House Gets It Right On Net Neutrality. Will th... > Over the past year, millions of Internet users have spoken out in defense of the open Internet. Today, we know the White House heard us. In a statement issued this ... > View on www.eff.org > Preview by Yahoo > > > > Regards and many thanks, > Davis M Onsakia > > 'The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.' - Maureen Dowd > > > On Thursday, November 20, 2014 4:34 AM, Ali Hussein via isoc <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > > Listers > > Apologies for cross posting. > > Interesting development on Net Neutrality issues. Please see email thread below and kindly visit the site for more on Net Neutrality. There is even a Swahili version which is an achievement thanks to Kictanet. > > Net Neutrality may not be a 'sexy' subject for some but I think it's important for all of us to understand it and pay attention to its development and preservation. Think about it this way:- > > If Net Neutrality is threatened one day you may wake up and realize that the freedoms you took for granted - like reading this rambling email from me :) - is threatened because some Telco somewhere decided it doesn't like the contents...or Kictanet didnt pay 'gatekeeping' fees. > > Far fetched? Do nothing and roll the dice.. > > Ali Hussein > > +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > Skype: abu-jomo > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > Blog: www.alyhussein.com > > "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein > > Sent from my iPad > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: <deji(a)accessnow.org> >> Date: November 20, 2014 at 1:47:26 AM EAT >> To: global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net >> Subject: [global-nn] ThisIsNetNeutrality Relaunch and Press Release >> Reply-To: <deji(a)accessnow.org> >> >> Hi to All, >> >> I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to introduce myself--I’m the new >> Senior Advocacy Manager at Access and I look forward to working with you on >> the Global Net Neutrality Coalition. >> >> You have all seen the original version of the great ThisisNetNeutrality.org >> site. The redesign is finished and will more clearly spotlight members of the >> coalition and invite new members to join. It’s a responsive site that should >> work well on computers and mobile devices. You can visit it here: >> https://thisisnetneutrality.org/beta >> >> We would like to issue a press release on Tuesday next week about this >> exciting news. I see a couple of major points that are worth celebrating: the >> global diversity of the coalition and the fact that civil society groups have >> agreed on a universal definition of net neutrality. We can also explain that >> thisisnetneutrality.org will soon be the leading resource on net neutrality >> laws and policies around the globe. >> >> It would be great to have as many statements as possible for the press >> release. If you want to be included, please send me a short 2-3 line statement >> along by Monday, November 24. >> >> Here are some sample points for quotes: >> >> -- Thisisnetneutrality.org highlights the importance of net neutrality to >> users around the world. >> -- This issue is not confined to one country or region, and affects people in >> the developed and developing world alike. >> -- Net neutrality is essential in countries where internet infrastructure is >> still being built. >> -- Now we have a resource for the world to discover and for policy makers to >> know that net neutrality matters so that they can make informed decisions >> about the future of the internet. >> >> Let’s make sure our coalition gets the attention it deserves in every region >> and country where it is represented. So please reach out to individual >> journalists and publications where you have contacts if you can. >> >> I want to do whatever I can to help move this important effort forward, so >> kindly let me know if you have any questions. And once again--it’s a pleasure >> to meet. >> >> Best, >> -- >> Deji Olukotun >> Senior Advocacy Manager >> Access | accessnow.org >> >> tel: +1 888 414 0100 x 708 | @dejiridoo >> PGP: 0x6012CDA8 >> Fingerprint: 3AEE 4194 F70E C806 A810 857A 6AD5 8F48 6012 CDA8 > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] AFRINIC is Recruiting a Chief Executive Officer
by Mwendwa Kivuva 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

AFRINIC is recruiting a new CEO. See below advertisement. We encourage people from our region to apply. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: AFRINIC Communication <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> Date: 25 November 2014 at 09:20 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] AFRINIC is Recruiting a Chief Executive Officer To: announce(a)afrinic.net AFRINIC seeks to engage a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will lead a team of dedicated staff, and work with the Board of Directors to execute the strategic plans of the Company. The CEO will be stationed in Ebène, Mauritius. ABOUT THE ORGANISATION- The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa. It is responsible for the distribution and management of Internet number resources - IPv4, IPv6 addresses and ASN (Autonomous System Numbers) - for the African region. AFRINIC's mission is to provide professional and efficient distribution of Internet number resources to the African Internet community, to support Internet technology usage and infrastructure development across the continent and to strengthen Internet self-governance in Africa by facilitating and encouraging participatory policy development. AFRINIC operations are overseen by a Board of Directors (BoD) elected by members on a regional or independent representation basis, as defined by Article 11 of its bylaws [http://www.afrinic.net/en/about-us/bylaws?start=10] Once appointed to the Board, each Director represents and works for the whole region and not their organisations, country or sub-region. THE ROLE (Ebène Cyber City, Mauritius) The details of the job and the expectations are fully described in the document "Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Role" available for download from the AFRINIC website at http://afrinic.net/images/staff/CEO-Role-final-24-11-14-SG.pdf How to Apply To apply you should: 1. Submit a full C.V. and a personally signed cover letter that clearly documents your relevant experience in line with the appointment criteria. 2. Include details of expected salary and benefits package in your cover letter 3. Please also include names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers for at least two references, one of who should be your current/most recent employer. If you specifically do not wish referees to be contacted without your permission, please indicate this clearly. We will only approach referees if you are invited to attend the final interview round and will only do so with your permission. 4. Finally, please ensure that you include your mobile telephone number and email address as well as any dates when you will not be available for interview. Please email your application to: ceorole(a)afrinic.net with the reference AFJOB-CEO2014 in the subject line. All applications must be received by 17:00 UTC Friday 19th December 2014. You can read more about the selection process and associated timeline at: http://afrinic.net/en/about-us/career/1259-ceo-recruitment-process-timeline ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lordmwesh B: http://lord.me.ke/ T: twitter.com/lordmwesh "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] AFRINIC is Recruiting a Chief Executive Officer
by Barrack Otieno 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

Listers, For your attention and action. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: AFRINIC Communication <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:20:25 +0400 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] AFRINIC is Recruiting a Chief Executive Officer To: announce(a)afrinic.net AFRINIC seeks to engage a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will lead a team of dedicated staff, and work with the Board of Directors to execute the strategic plans of the Company. The CEO will be stationed in Ebène, Mauritius. ABOUT THE ORGANISATION The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa. It is responsible for the distribution and management of Internet number resources - IPv4, IPv6 addresses and ASN (Autonomous System Numbers) - for the African region. AFRINIC’s mission is to provide professional and efficient distribution of Internet number resources to the African Internet community, to support Internet technology usage and infrastructure development across the continent and to strengthen Internet self-governance in Africa by facilitating and encouraging participatory policy development. AFRINIC operations are overseen by a Board of Directors (BoD) elected by members on a regional or independent representation basis, as defined by Article 11 of its bylaws [http://www.afrinic.net/en/about-us/bylaws?start=10] Once appointed to the Board, each Director represents and works for the whole region and not their organisations, country or sub-region. THE ROLE (Ebène Cyber City, Mauritius) The details of the job and the expectations are fully described in the document “Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Role” available for download from the AFRINIC website at http://afrinic.net/images/staff/CEO-Role-final-24-11-14-SG.pdf How to Apply To apply you should: 1. Submit a full C.V. and a personally signed cover letter that clearly documents your relevant experience in line with the appointment criteria. 2. Include details of expected salary and benefits package in your cover letter 3. Please also include names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers for at least two references, one of who should be your current/most recent employer. If you specifically do not wish referees to be contacted without your permission, please indicate this clearly. We will only approach referees if you are invited to attend the final interview round and will only do so with your permission. 4. Finally, please ensure that you include your mobile telephone number and email address as well as any dates when you will not be available for interview. Please email your application to: ceorole(a)afrinic.net with the reference AFJOB-CEO2014 in the subject line. All applications must be received by 17:00 UTC Friday 19th December 2014. You can read more about the selection process and associated timeline at: http://afrinic.net/en/about-us/career/1259-ceo-recruitment-process-timeline _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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FW: Development Spending: Does It Really Benefit Ordinary People? Come Hack The Data & Find Out.
by Grace Githaiga 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

Participants at the Nairobi d|Bootcamp will work in multidisciplinary teams of journalists / developers / designers, along with data analysts, to learn new skills while building news-driven mobile apps and civic engagement websites using previously inaccessible financial and development spending data from the National Treasury and Open Aid Partnership. Participation is free but you need to register. Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2014 09:30:19 -0500 From: info(a)africanmediainitiative.org To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Subject: Development Spending: Does It Really Benefit Ordinary People? Come Hack The Data & Find Out. Development Spending: Does It Really Benefit Ordinary People? Come Hack The Data & Find Out. [22 November 2014]. Ever wondered where all the 100s of millions of development dollars really go? Does donor and government development spending real [22 November 2014]. Ever wondered where all the 100s of millions of development dollars really go? Does donor and government development spending really improve the lives of ordinary citizens, or grow the economy? Come explore the data and find out at Nairobi’s largest data journalism workshop. Kenya’s annual data literacy d|Bootcamp is offering free seats to journalists, developers / coders / designers, and members of civil society who are interested in building data-driven services for Kenyan citizens. The 4-day event will feature keynote speakers from the USA’s leading data journalism newsroom, at the Texas Tribune, and the BBC News’ digital team in London. d|Bootcamp participants will benefit from additional mentorship from experts from the International Center of Journalists, the World Bank Innovation Lab, the Open Aid Partnership, and homegrown heroes from Upande and Data Science, as well as the National Treasury, the ICT Authority, and Code for Kenya. The intensive hands-on workshop will take place at the Aga Khan University’s brand new state-of-the-art Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) campus, in Westlands, between November 26-29, 2014. The best projects built during the d|Bootcamp will receive seed grants and technology support to turn their prototype into a build a fully-functional public initiative during an ongoing ‘aftercare’ programme. Projects built at previous d|Bootcamps, such as Got To Vote, have gone on to be adopted as public services by media and governments across the continent. Participants at the Nairobi d|Bootcamp will work in multidisciplinary teams of journalists / developers / designers, along with data analysts, to learn new skills while building news-driven mobile apps and civic engagement websites using previously inaccessible financial and development spending data from the National Treasury and Open Aid Partnership. Participants will also be introduced to government’s new e-PRoMIS procurement tracking system, with data that can be re-used to power your own apps or other projects. d|Bootcamp participants are encouraged to join the local HacksHackers chapter, so they can get access to ongoing funding and skills support for civic tech projects. To confirm your seat, you must commit to attend all three days of the d|Bootcamp. You should reserve your seat by registering at: http://nairobi.dbootcamp.org/ Seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. You should therefore reply as soon as possible. Queries can be sent to: nsibisi (at) africanmediainitiative (dot) org. ©2014 African Media Initiative | Fedha Plaza 6th Floor, Mpaka Road, Nairobi, Kenya Web Version Forward Unsubscribe Powered by Mad Mimi ®

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iHub Entrepreneurs Forums with Dr Bitange Ndemo
by Riyaz Bachani 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

If you're not already aware - there is an ongoing very engaging Monthly series of Entrepreneurship Forums at the iHub being run by Dr Bitange Ndemo. Catch the next one this Saturday from 10am at the iHub with guest Su Kahumbu. These are all being captured as well, and available for offline viewing on the iHub YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woHbcrCGRq4&list=PLHPqHJaNeg6dnSlMLh-1z-uL_… Also a brief of Saturday's event below: Dr. Bitange Ndemo, a member of the iHub board of advisors, is hosting a series of entrepreneurship talks, pulling in experts from different sectors to highlight the opportunities in their industries. Dr Ndemo is a senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi’s School of Business and former Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology. On Saturday, 29th November, 2014, Su Kahumbu will be our guest speaker. Social Entrepreneur Su Kahumbu Stephanou, is a passionate organic farmer, Founder and CEO of Green Dreams Ltd <http://www.greendreams.co.ke/> and Green Dreams Tech Ltd. She is a pioneer in the organic industry in Kenya working with small holder farmers for over 15 years. Her goal is to inspire, enable and support farmers across Africa engage in sustainable agro ecological agriculture in order to alleviate poverty and contribute to food security and a sustainable environment. Through her company Green Dreams TECH Ltd, she developed award winning mobile phone application “iCow” winner of the first Apps4Africa competition, winner of the Vision 2030 Innovation Award for Agriculture in Kenya and finalist in the Innovation Prize for Africa 2012. Su sits on the Advisory Boards of a number of Global and local agricultural initiatives and is a TED Global Fellow .

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Orange back to the drawing as Viettel pulls out of takeover talks
by Ali Hussein 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

Listers Viettel Group, the Vietnamese firm that wanted to acquire a 70 per cent stake in Telkom Kenya, has dropped its bid, sending France Telecom back to the drawing board for an alternative exit plan. Read on http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Orange-kenya-buyout-bid-f… Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad

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Re: [kictanet] State rolls out Sh225b plan to improve Internet speeds
by Barrack Otieno 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

I agree with Emmanuel, can we have a proper evaluation on the current status of the ICT sector based on the point Ali pointed out , i suppose ICTA can help us on this , i know there are a couple of great initiatives but what have they helped us achieve? Regards On 11/19/14, Emmanuel Khisa <oloo.khisa(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > I would give the GoK an A for PR but a D for implementation. Its > unfortunate that because of the fabulous PR everyone (the Fourth Estate > included) is holding the GoK with Kiddy gloves...We will wake up and > realise soon that we havent moved an inch from where Ndemo and Kibaki left > us...their own shortcomings notwithstanding.. > > On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> + 1 to Ali Hussein. >> >> Regards >> >> On 11/19/14, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> wrote: >> > Bernard >> > >> > Commendable indeed. I think though sometimes the newspapers fill in >> stories >> > when they don't have anything else to report? The Americans have an >> > interesting word for it:- >> > >> > Silly Season. >> > >> > I'd be more interested in in-depth pieces regarding our broadband >> strategy. >> > Here are a few pointers for journalists:- >> > >> > 1. What's the Status on the Broadband Strategy implementation? >> > 2. How has NOFBi affected our usage of broadband and has it had any >> Impact >> > in price reduction of connectivity? >> > 3. What's happening to the Universal Access Fund. Has the government >> acceded >> > to the telcos request for representation? >> > 4. What's the effect on the Broadband Strategy of Safaricom's >> announcement >> > of going it alone with the 4G rollout? Add the security tender to that >> > question. >> > 5. What's the real broadband penetration rate since the launch of the >> > National Broadband Strategy. >> > >> > Lastly, I think the government's achievement so far in the ICT Sector >> > is >> a >> > mixed bag. I'd give them a B+ for achievement and a lot goes to the ICT >> > Ministry and the Presidency for continuing to highlight the importance >> > of >> > the sector and coordinating with other ministries and the region at >> large. >> > See:- >> > >> > http://www.ttcanc.org/page.php?id=23 >> > >> > As far as engagement with the ICT community at large I'd be circumspect >> if I >> > didn't say that the Ministry needs to up the game. Sometimes >> > perceptions >> > become reality. We are now entering the third year since this new >> > digital >> > government took over and I know that Dr. Matiang'i is doing a >> > commendable >> > job of engaging. However, I think the ministry's press office and other >> > authorities like the ICT Authority, and the CA could do a lot better. A >> new >> > strategy for community engagement? >> > >> > Let's work towards a better ICT year in 2015 and beyond. >> > >> > Ali Hussein >> > >> > +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 >> > >> > Twitter: @AliHKassim >> > Skype: abu-jomo >> > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> > Blog: www.alyhussein.com >> > >> > "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world >> > will >> > have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein >> > >> > Sent from my iPad >> > >> >> On Nov 18, 2014, at 6:15 PM, Bernard Kioko via kictanet >> >> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> >> Of interest to those who have not read about yet - >> >> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000141723/state-rolls-out-… >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> This e-mail and any attachments may contain information that is >> >> confidential, legally privileged and protected by law and is intended >> for >> >> the sole use of the named recipient(s). 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >> bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > > > > -- > ‎"Service to Mankind is the greatest form of service"... > > > > > > *Oloo KhisaP.O. Box > 24324-00100Nairobi0721321086/0731849128http://ke.linkedin.com/in/olookhisa > <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/olookhisa>* > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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FYI: Private Sector statement on upcoming Information Technology Agreement meeting in Geneva
by waudo siganga 21 Nov '14

21 Nov '14

Dear all - the attached could be of interest to some.

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