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The Expanding World of Poverty Capitalism
by ICT Researcher 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

In Orange County, Calif., the probation department’s “supervised electronic confinement program,” which monitors the movements of low-risk offenders, has been outsourced to a private company, Sentinel Offender Services. The company, by its own account, oversees case management, including breath alcohol and drug-testing services, “all at no cost to county taxpayers.” Sentinel makes its money by getting the offenders on probation to pay for the company’s services. Charges can range from $35 to $100 a month. The company boasts of having contracts with more than 200 government agencies, and it takes pride in the “development of offender funded programs where any of our services can be provided at no cost to the agency.” Sentinel is a part of the expanding universe of poverty capitalism. In this unique sector of the economy, costs of essential government services are shifted to the poor. In terms of food, housing and other essentials, the cost of being poor has always been exorbitant. Landlords, grocery stores and other commercial enterprises have all found ways to profit from those at the bottom of the ladder. The recent drive toward privatization of government functions has turned traditional public services into profit-making enterprises as well. In addition to probation, municipal court systems are also turning collections over to a national network of companies like Sentinel that profit from service charges imposed on the men and women who are under court order to pay fees and fines, including traffic tickets (with the fees being sums tacked on by the court to fund administrative services). When they cannot pay these assessed fees and fines – plus collection charges imposed by the private companies — offenders can be sent to jail. There are many documented cases in which courts have imprisoned those who failed to keep up with their combined fines, fees and service charges. “These companies are bill collectors, but they are given the authority to say to someone that if he doesn’t pay, he is going to jail,” John B. Long, a lawyer in Augusta, Ga. active in defending the poor, told Ethan Bronner of The Times.. Read more: http://nytimes.com/2014/08/27/opinion/thomas-edsall-the-expanding-world-of-…

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NetMundial Initiative Launch
by Barrack Otieno 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

Dear Colleagues, Please follow the live webcasts for the above mentioned meeting on http://www.weforum.org/issues/global-internet-governance. The hash tag is NetMundial. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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FYI: Volo's First Customer Goes Live in Less Than 12 Weeks!
by Brian Munyao Longwe 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

Did 11 years connecting Africa's cities, now working on connecting Africa's villages! I'm proud to be associated with this particular success story. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Volo <info(a)volobroadband.com> Date: Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 10:14 AM Subject: Volo's First Customer Goes Live in Less Than 12 Weeks! To: Brian Munyao <blongwe(a)gmail.com> Volo's First Customer Launches Services in Less Than 12 Weeks! View this email in your browser <http://us3.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58c91d7&id=231d0925d1…> [image: Volo CTO and Zoom Wireless Engineer Installing Equipment in Gulu] Dear Brian Munyao, The Volo <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58…> team is excited to *announce that our first customer launched services* <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed5…> within weeks of partnering with us – delivering affordable, high-speed Internet access to businesses and residences in Northern Uganda. Backed by Volo’s software integration and expert network design, this new Internet Service Provider (ISP) – called *Zoom Wireless* <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed5…> – is up and running in less than 12 weeks and delivering the most affordable high-speed data service in Uganda. With Volo’s engagement, Zoom Wireless has designed and deployed a carrier-grade last mile WiFi network. This network is fiber-backed and integrated with the latest cloud-based management software, enabling Zoom Wireless to deploy it with 10 times less capital and equipment-related operating cost than traditional LTE networks. Building on the success of Zoom Wireless, Volo is now ready to make our cloud-based ISP automation platform available in limited release and work with providers across Africa to demonstrate the speed and profitability that can be achieved with our system and expertise. It’s been a busy two months since our last update and our momentum is building! You can read more about our updates below (as well as in TechLoy <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58…>, oAfrica <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58…> and TechMoran <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed5…>) and there’s much more to come. Please contact us <info(a)volobroadband.com?subject=RE%3A%20Volo's%20First%20Customer%20Goes%20Live> if you'd like to know more. Thank you for your support! *The Volo Team* [image: Sinfa Microworkers Powered By Zoom] *Improving Productivity* Zoom Wireless parent company SINFA Uganda LTD also operates a microwork division where employees perform digital business process outsourcing that is 100% reliant on Internet access to download and upload data. Connected to the Zoom Wireless network in July as an early customer trial, the amount of microwork completed in one month was double their typical output. This boom in productivity meant they were able to not only perform more work but also employ more workers, increasing both revenue and job opportunities in this formerly war-torn region. [image: Zoom Wireless Logo] *Meet Zoom Wireless* Powered by Volo, Zoom Wireless <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58…> offers a range of high-speed fixed wireless service plans for corporate and small business/residential customers. These services include unlimited usage and symmetrical upload/download speeds backed by reliable local customer service and technical support. Customer response has been immediate with hotels, Internet cafes, restaurants and large NGO operations signing up quickly as soon as services were available and many more businesses contacting the sales team to learn more as word spreads. [image: Inside the Zoom Wireless NOC] *Inside the NOC* The Volo-backed Zoom Wireless NOC (Network Operations Center) in Gulu is the nerve center of the newly installed network. From here, engineers monitor the health of the network, task field engineers with maintenance and customer installation tasks, and escalate issues to appropriate team members. The NOC is also equipped with automated monitoring and alerts to ensure network stability and quick response times from the skilled technical team. With our support, this new network is fast, reliable and designed to scale effectively. <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed5…> Share <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed5…> <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58…> Tweet <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58…> <http://us3.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58c91d7&id=231…> Forward <http://us3.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58c91d7&id=231…> *Copyright © 2014 Volo, All rights reserved.* We've added you to our launch list because our team has worked with you at Volo or in the recent past. *Our mailing address is:* Volo 972 Mission Street 5th Floor San Francisco, CA 94103 Add us to your address book <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage1.com/vcard?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58c91d7…> unsubscribe from this list <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58…> update subscription preferences <http://volobroadband.us3.list-manage2.com/profile?u=c173ad77964e83e9ed58c91…>

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Africa's participation at the 9th IGF Istanbul, Turkey 2 -5 September 2014
by Lillian Nalwoga 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

Dear all, The 9th Annual Internet Governance Forum Meeting will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on *2-5 September 2014* at the Lütfi Kirdar International Convention and Exhibition Center <http://www.icec.org/> (ICEC) under the theme : "*Connecting Continents for Enhanced Multistakeholder Internet Governance*" with the following subthemes <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/content/article/127-workshop-propo…> . Attached is a compilation of names and workshops where we have panelists from Africa. The idea is for you to participate both physically and remotely in these highlighted workshops. Remote participation details will be shared as soon as they are provided from the secretariat. Please also do not forget to provide feedback on the draft IGF Best Practices by 5 September 2014 by sending your comments through this platform - http://review.intgovforum.org <http://review.intgovforum.org/> Kind regards, Lillian Nalwoga

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Invitation to Training on the Power of Dashboard Reporting in Excel
by Tracy Nyatoro Weru 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

Good Morning, We have the pleasure to inform you that @iLabAfrica in partnership with Sunesis Ltd is organising a 2-day training course on Excel as a Business Intelligence Tool (Dashboard Reporting). The program will take place @iLabAfrica on *11th -12th September 2014 *at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. I would like to invite you to visit our website (http://goo.gl/8Ey61Q) in order to obtain additional/detailed information, including payment details and a brochure about the Program. The 2-day training aims at providing business personnel with skills to transform data into decisions using a cost effective tool. The training course is open to all personnel in business related fields who want to leverage on the power of Excel as a Business Intelligence tool. For your convenience we have attached a description and agenda of the training contents. We would be honoured to have you participate in this training. If you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy Weru the event coordinators on *0724239020 or tweru(a)strathmore.edu <tweru(a)strathmore.edu>.* Yours sincerely, [image: Inline image 1] Dr. Joseph Sevilla The Director @iLabAfrica – Strathmore University Email: jsevilla(a)strathmore.edu Strathmore Student Centre Building (4th Floor), Keri Road, Madaraka Estate, Nairobi, Kenya, Website: www.iLabAfrica.ac.ke <http://www.ilabafrica.ac.ke/> / www.strathmore.edu -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore’s Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here <http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184> to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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For sale: Systems that can secretly track where cellphone users go around the globe
by ICT Researcher 27 Aug '14

27 Aug '14

By Craig Timberg August 24 at 7:02 PM Makers of surveillance systems are offering governments across the world the ability to track the movements of almost anybody who carries a cellphone, whether they are blocks away or on another continent. The technology works by exploiting an essential fact of all cellular networks: They must keep detailed, up-to-the-minute records on the locations of their customers to deliver calls and other services to them. Surveillance systems are secretly collecting these records to map people’s travels over days, weeks or longer, according to company marketing documents and experts in surveillance technology. The world’s most powerful intelligence services, such as the National Security Agency and Britain’s GCHQ, long have used cellphone data to track targets around the globe. But experts say these new systems allow less technically advanced governments to track people in any nation — including the United States — with relative ease and precision. Users of such technology type a phone number into a computer portal, which then collects information from the location databases maintained by cellular carriers, company documents show. In this way, the surveillance system learns which cell tower a target is currently using, revealing his or her location to within a few blocks in an urban area or a few miles in a rural one. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/for-sale-systems-that-can…

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Social Media and the ‘Spiral of Silence’, a Pew Research Center report
by Gideon 27 Aug '14

27 Aug '14

FYI, *Social Media and the ‘Spiral of Silence’* http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/08/26/social-media-and-the-spiral-of-silenc… An interesting report by Pew Research We set out to study this by conducting a survey of 1,801 adults.2 <http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/08/26/social-media-and-the-spiral-of-silenc…> It focused on one important public issue: Edward Snowden’s 2013 revelations of widespread government surveillance of Americans’ phone and email records. We selected this issue because other surveys by the Pew Research Center at the time we were fielding this poll showed that Americans were divided <http://www.people-press.org/2013/06/17/public-split-over-impact-of-nsa-leak…> over whether the NSA contractor’s leaks about surveillance were justified and whether the surveillance policy itself was a good or bad idea. <http://www.people-press.org/2014/01/20/obamas-nsa-speech-has-little-impact-…> For instance, Pew Research found in one survey that 44% say the release of classified information harms the public interest while 49% said it serves the public interest. An informed citizenry depends on people’s exposure to information on important political issues and on their willingness to discuss these issues with those around them. The rise of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, has introduced new spaces where political discussion and debate can take place. This report explores the degree to which social media affects a long-established human attribute—that those who think they hold minority opinions often self-censor, failing to speak out for fear of ostracism or ridicule. It is called the “spiral of silence.” Regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica

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UNESCO call for proposals: Research on Internet governance principles
by Grace Githaiga 26 Aug '14

26 Aug '14

Dear Colleagues, UNESCO is seeking research proposals for a review of international and regional declarations, normative frameworks and accountability measures related to Internet governance principles. The timeline for the research is September 2014-March 2015, and it will feed into the Organization’s comprehensive Internet Study. More information on the call for proposals can be found online: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/resources/news-a… parties should send their proposal, including approach to the assignment and overall cost, by 20 September to Ms Xianhong Hu (x.hu(a)unesco.org) We very much encourage you to apply and would appreciate if you could circulate this message among your networks. Kind regards,Xianhong Ms Xianhong HU, PhDDivision for Freedom of Expression and Media DevelopmentCommunication and Information SectorUNESCO7 place de Fontenoy75007 Paris, FRANCETel: +33(0)1 45 68 40 33E-mail: x.hu(a)unesco.org

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LTE in Rwanda, TZ, UG
by Adam Nelson 26 Aug '14

26 Aug '14

Looks like Rwanda is about to launch LTE: http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15825&a=79508 Any updates on Kenya? Aside from Burundi, Kenya looks set to be the last to launch the service in the East African Community. The last I heard, the Supreme Court blocked the disabling of the analog signals which need to be shut down in order to free up spectrum. In addition, KDF has alot of spectrum that they've been holding onto as well. I figured somebody on this list would have the latest update. -Adam -- 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

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Barcamp Nairobi 2014 - Sat 30th Aug 8am - 8pm
by Daudi Were 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

*Barcamp Nairobi 2014 Theme: Is privacy and security online possible in Kenya?* Kenya’s most exciting tech conference, Barcamp Nairobi <http://barcamp.co.ke/>, is back this weekend. Join us and at least 600 techies on what promises to be another awesome Barcamp Nairobi. - *Date:* Saturday 30th August - *Time:* 8am – 8pm (yes we will have lunch and probably the best Kenyan tech after party ever) - *Venue:* Barcamp Nairobi 2014 will be jointly hosted by four of Kenya’s leading innovation hubs the iHub, the Nailab, m:Lab East Africa and the South to South Lab at Bishop Magua Centre, Ngong Road, Nairobi. - *Co Convenors:* ICTA, Africahackon and Akirachix - *Tickets:* Free but please register on the website For more information on Barcamp Nairobi please visit http://barcamp.co.ke/ Theme for Barcamp Nairobi 2014 is, “Who’s Your Data’s Daddy?” Is privacy and security online possible in Kenya? At Barcamp Nairobi 2014 we are eager to talk about privacy and surveillance, we will explore if there are any strategies and solutions that Kenyan citizens, corporations and governments are using to protect their privacy and security online. In true Barcamp tradition the floor is also open for discussion on any other topics you find interesting. Barcamp is an unconference – participants run it. Anyone and everyone can attend. Attendees set the agenda for what’s discussed, lead the sessions and workshops that fill the schedule, and create an environment of innovation and productive discussion. *At Barcamp Nairobi 2014* - We will examine the how the right to respect for private life, as a human right be reconciled with the state’s obligation to protect individuals, including safeguarding human rights, online as well as offline - We will discuss privacy and surveillance and how these affect development and businesses’ ability to contribute to economic growth - We will debate if it is possible to ensure Internet end user privacy considering the existing technological capacities for wide-ranging abuse by public as well as private actors - We will share strategies and solutions that Kenyan citizens, corporation and government are using to protect their privacy and security online Please join us this Saturday and come ready to engage! *Co – Convenors info* *ICTA* <http://www.icta.go.ke/> The Information and Communication Technology Authority of Kenya (ICTA), Kenya’s premier collective of technology security aficionados, Africahackon, and Kenya’s leading, high impact collective of women in technology, Akirachix, have partnered as the co-convenors of Barcamp Nairobi 2014. The Information and Communication Technology Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology of the Government of Kenya. The parastatal was established in August 2013. The Authority is tasked with rationalizing and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya ICT functions. The ICT Authority shall enforce ICT standards in Government and enhance the supervision of its electronic communication under the national message, “One Government, One Voice”. The Authority is the lead organisation in developing and implementing the Government of Kenya’s National Cybersecurity Strategy and is working to ensure cyber security is a national priority. Barcamp Nairobi provides a strong platform to promote the Government's commitment to cyber security, to enhance the Government's push to ensure cyber security is a National Priority and to get feedback on the Government's National Cybersecurity Strategy. *Africahackon* <http://www.africahackon.com/> Africahackon is East Africa’s premier technical computer security collective which brings together the individual talents of the best and brightest security professionals in the region, through live presentations, activities and demonstrations. They are experts on a full range of defensive and offensive security topics, are well versed in the theoretical aspect of cyber security and gurus on the practical and tactical angle of the art. *Akirachix* <http://akirachix.com/> Barcamp Nairobi is also about outreach and attracting new people to the possibilities of technology and Akirachix are leaders in this field. In pursuing their vision of, “Nurturing generations of women who use technology to develop innovations and solutions for Africa” they have formed a community of 400 women in tech, run regular classes and boot camps, have reached over 1400 women (most from the informal settlements in Nairobi), creating over 30 jobs in the process. Akirachix do not just talk outreach, they do outreach, very successfully too! -- Daudi Were | daudi(a)were.co.ke Technology + Strategy Too brief? Here's why! http://emailcharter.org

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ICANN to host a talk shop in Nairobi
by Alice Munyua 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

ICANN set to host a panel that doesn't address the issues affecting the region http://www.wanjiku.co.ke/2014/08/icann-to-host-its-regional-talkshop-in-nai…

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A change in strategy way past due for online classifieds in Kenya
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

T he real problem with the local classifieds space is that it is flush with cash from diverse VC outfits *throwing money at a model that has not proved itself to work*…at least not yet and clueless guys at Nation Media Group unsure of how to best leverage their biggest and best assets currently | http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/a-change-in-strategy-way-past-due-for-…

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Quality or Quantity: what should be our national technology metric?
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

The market says that there is a skills gap as we slowly try to transition to a knowledge first economy that places a premium on technical skills to serve the data driven marketplace. There is no one currently with their finger on the pulse on the exact need since no hard data has been collected on the same. The government on the other side of the spectrum has committed Ksh. 2.5 billion towards the construction of at least sixty technical institutes and has been running the flagship Uwezo Fund targeted at youth, women and persons with disability capitalized at Ksh. 6 billion and about 5.35 billion approved for disbursement for the current financial year. Is this a case of wrong KPI's? | More here - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/quality-quantity-national-technology-m…

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Fwd: SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - REF: ICTA/SPS/07/2014
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

Dear All Below is an application for a lady in UK and desires to come back to Kenya and work in the ICT World home. Anybody with an opening could let her know. The application in the letter passed but her details remain the same Jan --- On Mon, 8/25/14, Jane Muthiga <elimudm(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Jane Muthiga <elimudm(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - REF: ICTA/SPS/07/2014 > To: nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com > Date: Monday, August 25, 2014, 12:29 PM > > > ---------- Forwarded > message ---------- > From: Serah > Lister <swlister(a)hotmail.co.uk> > > Date: Sat, Aug 23, 2014 at 6:11 PM > Subject: SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - REF: > ICTA/SPS/07/2014 > To: ICT HR <recruitment(a)ict.go.ke> > > > > > > > > To: THE Ag CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ICT > AUTHORITY > Dear Sir, > Re: Senior Procurement Specialist - REF: > ICTA/SPS/07/2014 > > > I am writing to you in relation to the above role > in the off-chance that the position may still be open. I > realise from the Careers Board on the ICT Authority website > that the role may already have been filled as the > application submission date has passed however, I would > kindly request that you consider my application either for > this role or another similar that you many have in the > authority. > > I have attached a copy of my CV but do please > find below a brief outline of my experience in the field of > procurement and strategic sourcing. I have achieved BA > (Hons) Business Studies, MCIPS and PRINCE2 qualifications > with 12 years international experience working with top UK > companies in the telecoms industry and financial services. > I have worked with C level executives in a strategic > capacity covering the following: > Organisation > strategic planning - early engagement during budget > allocation and follow through to delivery working with > business owners to reduce cost, optimise requirements, bring > value add and quality from the allocated budget. > Stakeholder management - > managing and influencing both internal and external > stakeholders at different levels within the > organisation.Draft policies and procedures, put > controls in place, implement and police them to ensure the > organisation is getting value from each > contract. > Manage procurement spend > across different categories - ICT, Marketing, Professional > Services, Product Development to name a > few.Global > working experience with international corporations and > internal business clients in Europe, U.S.A, Africa, Asia, > South America. > Managing tenders from > inception to delivery including strategic planning, writing > TOR, RFP process, negotiation, contract award and > implementation.Advanced IT skills in MS Office > applications, generally IT savvy in many aspects of todays > IT in a business environment. > > Above is a short summary of my experience > however, I would relish the opportunity to not only give you > more substance to the above but to also understand your > mandate from KTCIP and propose how I can best support you > deliver beyond what is expected. > > I am Kenyan citizen and would therefore not need > a work permit. > I kindly look forward to your consideration and > acknowledgement of my application. > Regards > Serah > > ____________________________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > > Serah > Lister > > >

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Re: [kictanet] State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of Kenyans
by ICT Researcher 23 Aug '14

23 Aug '14

Yes....except that the most vocal civil society are funded by alien governments, vested interests and private corporation to whom they have alligience. When the funders say "jump" they automatically jump, without questioning. So? What quarantee is there that the biometric data will actuall not be stored in far flung places, accessed under foreign laws? Number two; Its interesting how diasporic views lash at many local, such as these, initiatives, yet in the developed countries where they live collection and analysing ofDNA (let alone biometric) info of cheating wives, hubbies, rapists, murderers, etc is routine yet they never raise a voice. Anyway, government is obligated to have indisputable proof of her citizens. Otherwise government can then legitimately decline to issue such a person a national ID and or passport, if exist doubts about their indisputable citizenship status. Alternatively, every citizen excercises their "right to be forgotten" by the government and we all live happily ever after. Research goes on... ------------------------------ On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 5:14 PM MSKS Warigia Bowman via kictanet wrote: >Yes, I would rather have a database in civil society's hands. And further, >there is no need to have the database be biometric, unless your goal is to >track people, find out whether they are crossing borders and controlling >their movements. > >Imagine if Moi had a biometric database of dissidents? > >Now, a basic database of citizens that was open is a different matter. > >Yours, Rigia > > >On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 10:40 PM, mkawasi <mkawasi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Warigia, >> >> I agree. Citizen databases are a control tool for govt. That's why they >> should not be in the hands of governments. In citizens' hands, they can be >> a great empowering tool (mobilization & organization, brain-banking, >> lobbying, etc). It would be the most powerful tool for diaspora. Mk >> >> >> >> >> From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. >> >> Warigia Bowman <warigia(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Mpendwa Ndugu Kariuki >> >> It is never too late in the day to fight for our freedom. You are very >> correct that we need an appropriate legal and institutional framework to >> deal with the matter, as well as a vigorous public debate about the pros >> and cons of this policy. >> >> I think that my US passport is connected to a biometric database, but my >> US drivers' license is not. >> >> I remain skeptical. I think that biometric databases are a form of command >> and control of the population. Check out the book Seeing Like A State by >> Scott. >> >> Sincerely, Warigia >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 1:10 PM, John Kariuki < >> ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: >> >> Warigia, >> >> I see where you are going and I ,with very good reasons, share your >> concerns. However,it is a bit late in the day to go that way because a >> substantial number of governments even in democratic countries have >> already implemented biometric databases. >> What we lack in Kenya is the appropriate legal and institutional >> framework to deal with the matter.This include lack of any(let alone >> adequate) legislation on personal data protection.When prepared this would >> require to be bechmarked with the best international practices, including >> UNGA Guidelines for the Regulation of Computerised Personal Data >> Files,Resolution 45/95 of 14 December 1990,CoE Convention on Data >> Protection and EU Directive 95/46/EC on Data Protection. >> >> My 2 cents, >> >> John Kariuki. >> >> >> On Monday, 18 August 2014, 22:35, Warigia Bowman via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Dear colleagues, >> >> I think creating biometric databases of all citizens can reduce our civil >> liberties, but others may disagree. >> >> Thoughts? >> >> Rigia >> >> >> On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 2:54 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> This is interesting, why? >> 1. PPPs should be guided by an open and transparent process where GoK >> advertises for those with intent to partner to apply. >> This didn't happen. >> 2. If there is no competition, how do we ensure we are getting value for >> money? >> 3. Whatever happened to building some of these solutions locally. Yet >> another 1000 software engineers jobs we have exported to Israel to help >> them build more bombs to break up Gaza! >> Waithaka Ngigi >> Alliance Technologies >> Nairobi, Kenya >> www.A1.io <http://www.a1.io/> >> On 17 Aug 2014 01:04, "S.M. Muraya via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Not sure why we need Israelis to build this database for Kenya. They >> could guide/train us but it is not for non Kenyans to lead its development >> and management. >> >> >> http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Online-Database-Technology-Public-Servants… >> >> Kenyan State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of >> Kenyans >> >> Note comments made in 2009..... >> >> *Israel Poised To Pass National I.D. Database Law* >> >> By Nathan Jeffay >> >> Published August 12, 2009, issue of August 21, 2009. >> >> HAIFA, ISRAEL — Israel may become the only democratic country to take >> biometric information from all citizens and store it in a database. >> >> The plan, approved by a Knesset committee and set for a final vote in the >> fall, is expected to pass easily, as the largest opposition party and the >> government support the bill. But that apparently won’t prevent outraged >> human rights organizations, academics and grass-roots activists from >> spending the rest of the summer protesting the plan. >> >> Champions of the database say it is crucial for Israel’s security. “The >> danger to the state in the present situation, in which there is no database >> of biometric information, is critical,” according to Kadima lawmaker Meir >> Sheetrit, who drafted the bill. >> >> But opponents say that it actually will jeopardize security. “If such a >> database gets in the hands of a foreign country or terrorist organization, >> they will be able to identify any Israeli anywhere by their fingerprints or >> their picture,” claimed computer security expert Eli Biham, dean of >> computer science at Israel’s leading high-tech research institution, the >> Haifa-based Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. >> >> Read more: >> http://forward.com/articles/112033/israel-poised-to-pass-national-id-databa… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngigi%40at.co.ke >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/warigia%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. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Warigia Bowman >> Assistant Professor >> Clinton School of Public Service >> University of Arkansas >> wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >> ------------------------------------------------- >> View my research on my SSRN Author page: >> http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngethe.kariuki2007%40… >> >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Warigia Bowman >> Assistant Professor >> Clinton School of Public Service >> University of Arkansas >> wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >> ------------------------------------------------- >> View my research on my SSRN Author page: >> http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >> -------------------------------------------------- >> > > > >-- >Dr. Warigia Bowman >Assistant Professor >Clinton School of Public Service >University of Arkansas >wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >------------------------------------------------- >View my research on my SSRN Author page: >http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >--------------------------------------------------

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Re: [kictanet] State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of Kenyans
by ICT Researcher 23 Aug '14

23 Aug '14

.....taking it steps deeper is a mobile app that querries family blood lines to inform if romance is advisable... 'Iceland Incest App Determines If Couples Are Too Closely Related To Have Sex' http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3102152 In whose hands is the entire country's geneology data? ------------------------------ On Sat, Aug 23, 2014 7:32 AM MSKS ICT Researcher via kictanet wrote: > >Yes....except that the most vocal civil society are funded by alien governments, vested interests and private corporation to whom they have alligience. When the funders say "jump" they automatically jump, without questioning. So? What quarantee is there that the biometric data will actuall not be stored in far flung places, accessed under foreign laws? > >Number two; Its interesting how diasporic views lash at many local, such as these, initiatives, yet in the developed countries where they live collection and analysing ofDNA (let alone biometric) info of cheating wives, hubbies, rapists, murderers, etc is routine yet they never raise a voice. > >Anyway, government is obligated to have indisputable proof of her citizens. Otherwise government can then legitimately decline to issue such a person a national ID and or passport, if exist doubts about their indisputable citizenship status. > >Alternatively, every citizen excercises their "right to be forgotten" by the government and we all live happily ever after. > >Research goes on... > >------------------------------ >On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 5:14 PM MSKS Warigia Bowman via kictanet wrote: > >>Yes, I would rather have a database in civil society's hands. And further, >>there is no need to have the database be biometric, unless your goal is to >>track people, find out whether they are crossing borders and controlling >>their movements. >> >>Imagine if Moi had a biometric database of dissidents? >> >>Now, a basic database of citizens that was open is a different matter. >> >>Yours, Rigia >> >> >>On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 10:40 PM, mkawasi <mkawasi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Warigia, >> >> I agree. Citizen databases are a control tool for govt. That's why they >> should not be in the hands of governments. In citizens' hands, they can be >> a great empowering tool (mobilization & organization, brain-banking, >> lobbying, etc). It would be the most powerful tool for diaspora. Mk >> >> >> >> >> From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. >> >> Warigia Bowman <warigia(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Mpendwa Ndugu Kariuki >> >> It is never too late in the day to fight for our freedom. You are very >> correct that we need an appropriate legal and institutional framework to >> deal with the matter, as well as a vigorous public debate about the pros >> and cons of this policy. >> >> I think that my US passport is connected to a biometric database, but my >> US drivers' license is not. >> >> I remain skeptical. I think that biometric databases are a form of command >> and control of the population. Check out the book Seeing Like A State by >> Scott. >> >> Sincerely, Warigia >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 1:10 PM, John Kariuki < >> ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: >> >> Warigia, >> >> I see where you are going and I ,with very good reasons, share your >> concerns. However,it is a bit late in the day to go that way because a >> substantial number of governments even in democratic countries have >> already implemented biometric databases. >> What we lack in Kenya is the appropriate legal and institutional >> framework to deal with the matter.This include lack of any(let alone >> adequate) legislation on personal data protection.When prepared this would >> require to be bechmarked with the best international practices, including >> UNGA Guidelines for the Regulation of Computerised Personal Data >> Files,Resolution 45/95 of 14 December 1990,CoE Convention on Data >> Protection and EU Directive 95/46/EC on Data Protection. >> >> My 2 cents, >> >> John Kariuki. >> >> >> On Monday, 18 August 2014, 22:35, Warigia Bowman via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Dear colleagues, >> >> I think creating biometric databases of all citizens can reduce our civil >> liberties, but others may disagree. >> >> Thoughts? >> >> Rigia >> >> >> On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 2:54 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> This is interesting, why? >> 1. PPPs should be guided by an open and transparent process where GoK >> advertises for those with intent to partner to apply. >> This didn't happen. >> 2. If there is no competition, how do we ensure we are getting value for >> money? >> 3. Whatever happened to building some of these solutions locally. Yet >> another 1000 software engineers jobs we have exported to Israel to help >> them build more bombs to break up Gaza! >> Waithaka Ngigi >> Alliance Technologies >> Nairobi, Kenya >> www.A1.io <http://www.a1.io/> >> On 17 Aug 2014 01:04, "S.M. Muraya via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Not sure why we need Israelis to build this database for Kenya. They >> could guide/train us but it is not for non Kenyans to lead its development >> and management. >> >> >> http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Online-Database-Technology-Public-Servants… >> >> Kenyan State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of >> Kenyans >> >> Note comments made in 2009..... >> >> *Israel Poised To Pass National I.D. Database Law* >> >> By Nathan Jeffay >> >> Published August 12, 2009, issue of August 21, 2009. >> >> HAIFA, ISRAEL — Israel may become the only democratic country to take >> biometric information from all citizens and store it in a database. >> >> The plan, approved by a Knesset committee and set for a final vote in the >> fall, is expected to pass easily, as the largest opposition party and the >> government support the bill. But that apparently won’t prevent outraged >> human rights organizations, academics and grass-roots activists from >> spending the rest of the summer protesting the plan. >> >> Champions of the database say it is crucial for Israel’s security. “The >> danger to the state in the present situation, in which there is no database >> of biometric information, is critical,” according to Kadima lawmaker Meir >> Sheetrit, who drafted the bill. >> >> But opponents say that it actually will jeopardize security. “If such a >> database gets in the hands of a foreign country or terrorist organization, >> they will be able to identify any Israeli anywhere by their fingerprints or >> their picture,” claimed computer security expert Eli Biham, dean of >> computer science at Israel’s leading high-tech research institution, the >> Haifa-based Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. >> >> Read more: >> http://forward.com/articles/112033/israel-poised-to-pass-national-id-databa… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngigi%40at.co.ke >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/warigia%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. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Warigia Bowman >> Assistant Professor >> Clinton School of Public Service >> University of Arkansas >> wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >> ------------------------------------------------- >> View my research on my SSRN Author page: >> http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngethe.kariuki2007%40… >> >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Warigia Bowman >> Assistant Professor >> Clinton School of Public Service >> University of Arkansas >> wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >> ------------------------------------------------- >> View my research on my SSRN Author page: >> http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >> -------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >>-- >>Dr. Warigia Bowman >>Assistant Professor >>Clinton School of Public Service >>University of Arkansas >>wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >>------------------------------------------------- >>View my research on my SSRN Author page: >>http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >>-------------------------------------------------- > > >_______________________________________________ >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/ict.researcher%40yaho… > >The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > >KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Re: [kictanet] State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of Kenyans
by Warigia Bowman 22 Aug '14

22 Aug '14

Yes, I would rather have a database in civil society's hands. And further, there is no need to have the database be biometric, unless your goal is to track people, find out whether they are crossing borders and controlling their movements. Imagine if Moi had a biometric database of dissidents? Now, a basic database of citizens that was open is a different matter. Yours, Rigia On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 10:40 PM, mkawasi <mkawasi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Warigia, > > I agree. Citizen databases are a control tool for govt. That's why they > should not be in the hands of governments. In citizens' hands, they can be > a great empowering tool (mobilization & organization, brain-banking, > lobbying, etc). It would be the most powerful tool for diaspora. Mk > > > > > From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. > > Warigia Bowman <warigia(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Mpendwa Ndugu Kariuki > > It is never too late in the day to fight for our freedom. You are very > correct that we need an appropriate legal and institutional framework to > deal with the matter, as well as a vigorous public debate about the pros > and cons of this policy. > > I think that my US passport is connected to a biometric database, but my > US drivers' license is not. > > I remain skeptical. I think that biometric databases are a form of command > and control of the population. Check out the book Seeing Like A State by > Scott. > > Sincerely, Warigia > > > > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 1:10 PM, John Kariuki < > ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > >> Warigia, >> >> I see where you are going and I ,with very good reasons, share your >> concerns. However,it is a bit late in the day to go that way because a >> substantial number of governments even in democratic countries have >> already implemented biometric databases. >> What we lack in Kenya is the appropriate legal and institutional >> framework to deal with the matter.This include lack of any(let alone >> adequate) legislation on personal data protection.When prepared this would >> require to be bechmarked with the best international practices, including >> UNGA Guidelines for the Regulation of Computerised Personal Data >> Files,Resolution 45/95 of 14 December 1990,CoE Convention on Data >> Protection and EU Directive 95/46/EC on Data Protection. >> >> My 2 cents, >> >> John Kariuki. >> >> >> On Monday, 18 August 2014, 22:35, Warigia Bowman via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> >> Dear colleagues, >> >> I think creating biometric databases of all citizens can reduce our civil >> liberties, but others may disagree. >> >> Thoughts? >> >> Rigia >> >> >> On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 2:54 AM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> This is interesting, why? >> 1. PPPs should be guided by an open and transparent process where GoK >> advertises for those with intent to partner to apply. >> This didn't happen. >> 2. If there is no competition, how do we ensure we are getting value for >> money? >> 3. Whatever happened to building some of these solutions locally. Yet >> another 1000 software engineers jobs we have exported to Israel to help >> them build more bombs to break up Gaza! >> Waithaka Ngigi >> Alliance Technologies >> Nairobi, Kenya >> www.A1.io <http://www.a1.io/> >> On 17 Aug 2014 01:04, "S.M. Muraya via kictanet" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> Not sure why we need Israelis to build this database for Kenya. They >> could guide/train us but it is not for non Kenyans to lead its development >> and management. >> >> >> http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Online-Database-Technology-Public-Servants… >> >> Kenyan State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of >> Kenyans >> >> Note comments made in 2009..... >> >> *Israel Poised To Pass National I.D. Database Law* >> >> By Nathan Jeffay >> >> Published August 12, 2009, issue of August 21, 2009. >> >> HAIFA, ISRAEL — Israel may become the only democratic country to take >> biometric information from all citizens and store it in a database. >> >> The plan, approved by a Knesset committee and set for a final vote in the >> fall, is expected to pass easily, as the largest opposition party and the >> government support the bill. But that apparently won’t prevent outraged >> human rights organizations, academics and grass-roots activists from >> spending the rest of the summer protesting the plan. >> >> Champions of the database say it is crucial for Israel’s security. “The >> danger to the state in the present situation, in which there is no database >> of biometric information, is critical,” according to Kadima lawmaker Meir >> Sheetrit, who drafted the bill. >> >> But opponents say that it actually will jeopardize security. “If such a >> database gets in the hands of a foreign country or terrorist organization, >> they will be able to identify any Israeli anywhere by their fingerprints or >> their picture,” claimed computer security expert Eli Biham, dean of >> computer science at Israel’s leading high-tech research institution, the >> Haifa-based Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. >> >> Read more: >> http://forward.com/articles/112033/israel-poised-to-pass-national-id-databa… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngigi%40at.co.ke >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/warigia%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. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Warigia Bowman >> Assistant Professor >> Clinton School of Public Service >> University of Arkansas >> wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu >> ------------------------------------------------- >> View my research on my SSRN Author page: >> http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ngethe.kariuki2007%40… >> >> >> 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. >> >> >> > > > -- > Dr. Warigia Bowman > Assistant Professor > Clinton School of Public Service > University of Arkansas > wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu > ------------------------------------------------- > View my research on my SSRN Author page: > http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 > -------------------------------------------------- > -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor Clinton School of Public Service University of Arkansas wbowman(a)clintonschool.uasys.edu ------------------------------------------------- View my research on my SSRN Author page: http://ssrn.com/author=1479660 --------------------------------------------------

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Africa needs africa-specific solutions to develop
by Harry Hare | African eDevelopment Resource Centre 22 Aug '14

22 Aug '14

Hey All, John Musungu, CEO, GSK Kenya has an interesting perspective on innovation and the need to think scalability and sustainability on innovation and especially within the health sector. http://youtu.be/fSO0UHHcNdc Harry Hare Director | African eDevelopment Resource Centre PO Box 49475 00100 | Nairobi, Kenya Tel +254 20 4041646 | Cel +254 725 650044

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State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of Kenyans
by S.M. Muraya 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

Not sure why we need Israelis to build this database for Kenya. They could guide/train us but it is not for non Kenyans to lead its development and management. http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Online-Database-Technology-Public-Servants… Kenyan State to partner with Israeli firm to create online database of Kenyans Note comments made in 2009..... *Israel Poised To Pass National I.D. Database Law* By Nathan Jeffay Published August 12, 2009, issue of August 21, 2009. HAIFA, ISRAEL — Israel may become the only democratic country to take biometric information from all citizens and store it in a database. The plan, approved by a Knesset committee and set for a final vote in the fall, is expected to pass easily, as the largest opposition party and the government support the bill. But that apparently won’t prevent outraged human rights organizations, academics and grass-roots activists from spending the rest of the summer protesting the plan. Champions of the database say it is crucial for Israel’s security. “The danger to the state in the present situation, in which there is no database of biometric information, is critical,” according to Kadima lawmaker Meir Sheetrit, who drafted the bill. But opponents say that it actually will jeopardize security. “If such a database gets in the hands of a foreign country or terrorist organization, they will be able to identify any Israeli anywhere by their fingerprints or their picture,” claimed computer security expert Eli Biham, dean of computer science at Israel’s leading high-tech research institution, the Haifa-based Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Read more: http://forward.com/articles/112033/israel-poised-to-pass-national-id-databa…

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Open Knowledge - Kenya Local Group
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

Fellows, Allow me to introduce myself. I am Ahmed Maawy, and I am an Ambassador for Open Knowledge (Formerly Open Knowledge Foundation) - Kenya Local Group. Open Knowledge is a worldwide non-profit network of people passionate about openness, using advocacy, technology and training to unlock information and enable people to work with it to create and share knowledge. Open Knowledge has started a local group in Kenya. Join us on our mailing lists and on Facebook - to discuss and stay updated on the Open Data landscape in Kenya - and contribute to shaping the landscape, through the local Open Knowledge social media and mailing list channels at: Mailing list: https://lists.okfn.org/mailman/listinfo/okfn-ke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/okfnkenya/ Other resources: https://okfn.org/about/ (About OKFN). http://okfn-ke.okblogfarm.org/ (Our local group blog) -- Ahmed Maawy Shaper - Global Shapers Executive Director - M-Power (CBO) Ambassador - Open Knowledge CTO - D8A, Appfrica Labs (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer www.globalshapers.org <http://globalshapers.org/> www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> www.d8a.com www.appfrica.com www.apps4africa.org

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Re: [kictanet] ICT Authority Board Appointments Quashed by the High Court
by Walubengo J 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

@Kamotho, am yet to read the full ruling. But if i recall well the key contention/plea was that the appointment of Public University staff into the various ICT Boards to be be found illegal. it appears the judges are in agreement. However, considering the amount of intelkectual talent within public universities - dont you think it is discriminatory that that group of staff are barred from contributing to national development at a Board level? Is it time to review this clause or it does serve the purpose? walu. ------------------------------ On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 1:19 PM AST (Arabian) Kamotho Njenga via kictanet wrote: >The illegal appointments made by the ICT Cabinet Secretary, Dr Fred >Matiang'i have been quashed by the High Court. Details on the background >and the orders of the court are available at >http://www.ictak.or.ke/resources/news-and-events/235-statement-on-the-high-… > >For the avoidance of doubt, partial implications of the certiorari orders >are that the impugned board was illegal *ab initio*. So it is like the >board never existed. Reports attributable to the CS are that he plans to >appeal the decision. He has an inherent right to do so. What must be clear >is that the quash orders are in full force w.e.f yesterday and the board >cannot purport to transact or to be seen to do so. > >This is a crisis the Cabinet secretary has precipitated himself because of >a trademark unilateralism approach and failure to engage. Any attempt by >any person whatsoever to overlook the prescriptions of the court's decree >has obvious sanctions. > >Kamotho

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Call for ICANN to Educate and Not Mislead GAC
by Gideon 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

http://www.circleid.com/posts/20140814_call_for_icann_to_educate_and_not_mi… Regards Gideon Rop DotConnectAfrica

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Analysis of Cybercrime bill by Article 19
by Grace Githaiga 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Please see a link to the analysis of the Cybercrime Bill. http://www.article19.org/resources.php/resource/37652/en/kenya:-cybercrime-… HENRY O. MAINA DIRECTOR ARTICLE 19 KENYA/EASTERN AFRICA ACS PLAZA, 2nd FLOOR, LENANA ROADP O BOX 2653,00100 NAIROBI TEL:+254 (20) 3862230/2 Office mobile: +254 727 862230 FAX:+254 (20) 3862231 EMAIL: henry(a)article19.org

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] reminder/rappel: Next ICG conference on August 19, 2014
by Bob Omondi 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Just forwarding this in case you are interested. Thank you. Bob. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 11:41 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] reminder/rappel: Next ICG conference on August 19, 2014 To: AfrICANN list <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear all (Francais plus bas) This is a reminder / C'est un rappel The IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) will hold its next conference call on *19 August 2014, 12:00-14:00 UTC*. The community is welcome to attend by way of a listen-only mode Virtual Meeting Room <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/icg/> through which audio of the call will be streamed. Complete announcement at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-08-07-en Thanks ==== Francais Le Groupe de Coordination sur la Transition du Rôle du NTIA tiendra sa prochaine conférence en ligne le 19 Aout 2014 de 12h à 14h UTC. Il est possible à la communauté d'écouter cette conférence en direct en allant a https://icann.adobeconnect.com/icg/ On peut aussi appeler un numéro approprié selon le pays ( http://adigo.com/icann/ ) . Une fois qu'on établit la connexion à la conférence, le code à donner pour suivre en Fancais est ID: 75929475 L'annonce complete en Anglais est disponible a https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-08-07-en Merci - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Discordant technology systems at county level: our house of cards
by Mbugua Njihia 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Ngigi, the previous link was broken, here is the link to the piece - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/discordant-technology-systems-county-l…

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